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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1903
Page
2
A sweeping weekly review notes rising tensions as Russia and Japan push toward possible war while Britain, Turkey, and the United States maneuver in diplomacy. Other items include shifts in the Alaskan boundary decision, a Venezuelan arbitration ruling, strikes, accidents, and financial disruptions in industry and railways.
The steamer South Portland loaded with grain for San Francisco struck Blanco reef in dense fog, sinking after 6 PM. With 25 crew and 14 passengers aboard, about 18 are missing while seven survivors return to a capsized captain’s boat. Another raft holds seven more, with likely total losses around 11.救
Washington October 24 The disclosure of land grafting in Oregon California and Washington shows why temporary withdrawals of vast forest reserve lands were made with little justification. Pinchot and officials say most lands withdrawn will not become forest reserves. some withdrawals will be restored. The aim was to bar scrippers and land speculators from vast public timberland, while bonafide entrymen suffer. The interior department plans public land reforms including repeal of the timber and stone act desert land law and homestead act clauses, and especially the forest reserve liey land law, blamed for many frauds by the land grant ring.
Reports from Butte describe new Owl creek gold fields near Hamilton with ten exposed ledges blazing with gold. Mayor Miles Romney and mining expert W D Grow note vast ore, with claims staked and a potential worth thousands per ton. Investors including Senator George Green of New York plan a $50 million venture with 20 workers on site.
In Ogden Utah on October 24 five hundred residents attended a meeting to address a wave of holdups and robberies. A Citizens League vigilance committee was created with over 100 men signing up to aid in ridding the city of suspicious characters. Mayor Glasmann stated the organization will start work immediately.
News from the isthmus reports that Congress will adjourn on November 14 despite calls to delay until a canal decision is made in the American Congress. Opposition to President Marrequin’s plans grows as Rogeta newspapers publish Joaquin Velez’s presidential platform.
Welsh miners detained by immigration officials in Philadelphia plan to appeal to Washington to halt their deportation. British Consul Powell and the Welsh Society of Philadelphia back efforts to stop removal as they await a decision before their scheduled shift at Ellsworth, Pennsylvania.
Washington reports September 1908 internal revenue collections totaling 19,708,241 dollars, down 177,128 from September 1902.
Growers report a large crop across Oregon and Clark County Washington with prunes curing by midweek. Quality is high and flavors strong, with no bloaters. About 1000 carloads expected, with one third sold between 4 and 4.5 cents per pound. Prices vary as associations handle a portion, while much of the crop awaits sale by independent growers seeking top bids.
Field parties under John T. Whistler M D Williams and Frederick C Huber push Harney valley topography with over half mapped and completion expected by December 1. Another team Newell and Davis probes reservoir sites on lower Bully creek upper Willow creek while Umatilla project work under Thomas B White proceeds. Union county residents petition for investigations into reservoir sites and underground artesian wells to irrigate more than 100000 acres.
Attorney John Fall of Portland prepares legal papers for Warner valley settlers in Lake county to challenge deeds issued by the state. A Lake county filing will test the validity of state deeds to lands disputed, following adverse department of interior and general land office decisions.
A rich phonolite discovery on East Camp creek fifty five miles south of Baker City sparks excitement. J H Graham and J W Miller reported a gold bearing rock initially uncertain until assays in Denver and Washington confirmed phonolite. ore samples run from four dollars to forty six hundred dollars per ton and a small float rock yielded thirty five dollars in free gold.
Salem W Harris US commissioner of education writes Governor Chamberlain about the international congress and school hygiene to be held in Nuremberg Germany April 4 9 1904 He asks for a state delegate and invites residents traveling to Germany for the congress to contact the governor for participation.
Rumor says the Oregon Pine Needle Fibre plant, now at Grants Pass, may relocate to Summerville. Attorney Turner Oliver has secured a controlling interest and plans to bring the factory here with a daily capacity of 2500 pounds of fibre, potentially spawning a local mattress factory.
An act by the legislature authorizes the governor to employ convicts from the state prison on public road work near Salem. The project will begin after Governor Chamberlain returns from Washington. Locals expect the highway to be completed in first class condition, suitable for all seasons.
Heppner reports a country wide feed shortage with hay selling at 15 to 16 dollars per ton though a decline is expected as local men contract hundreds of tons. Hay arrives from Guy Washington but most is to be secured from Cecil on the Heppner branch. Wheat moves toward the coast as the Heppner warehouse company ships a car daily and plans larger shipments once more cars are secured.
Pendleton and Blue Mountain district farmers push fall wheat planting to peak stage. Excellent weather and light rain keep ground in fine condition. Adams district reports some farmers sowing about 100 acres daily as the season advances.
La Grande fire chief J. H. Pierce returned from Portland with a letter to the jetty council offering a 10 percent reduction on insurance if a new fire alarm system is installed. Estimated annual premium savings amount to about $2,600, while the system would cost roughly $4,500.
Salem reports the state land board approved 60 loan applications worth 82700, securing each loan with real estate mortgages three times their value. The funds earn 4 percent interest and flow into the state school fund to be distributed to counties annually.
Farmers in the district use pulp from the sugar beet process as feed for livestock. A large number of sheep will be driven near the factory and kept there until the pulp is exhausted. Some farmers buy it and haul to their stables for cattle. it is much cheaper than hay.
Pendleton A deed to Messrs Schwans and Ghenlich for a lot behind the W R station Webb street from Peter West has been filed. The consideration was 1250 dollars. This is the site where the Empire Meat Company is erecting a cold storage plant.
President Theodore Roosevelt issues a proclamation stating that Congress must reconvene on November 11 to consider and decide on the reciprocal commercial convention with Cuba. The call notes the March 19, 1903 Senate resolution and Havana agreement terms. The notice addresses all members of the 58th Congress and is signed by Roosevelt and Secretary Hay.
New York report states Russians protest US move to open Mukden to world trade. Chee Foo notes St Petersburg will object and Novoe Krai denounces the treaty as proof of American aggression infringing Russia right to Manchuria via the Manchurian railway and Chinese concession.
Chicago Oct 22. The city council voted $5000 to cover expenses of uncovering graft around the city hall. Alderman Herrmann said the committee investigating graft could accomplish much with money for work. He noted aims to probe grave abuses in administrative methods and specific misconduct charges. The appropriation was promptly approved.
The Denver and Rio Grande railroad company held its annual stockholders meeting in Denver with 78.3 percent of capital represented. All directors were re-elected except Charles G. Warner who retires for health reasons. Gross earnings reached 17,204,559 and net earnings 5,674,709.
A bank in Pleasantdale was robbed as attempted thieves failed to blow open the vault. Authorities investigated the break in late December and searched for suspects. Local residents reported no injuries.
Washington report by Commissioner General Frank P. Sargent shows total immigration in 1908 at 921,255 with steerage totaling 814,507 from Europe and 230,622 from Italy, up 62,247 from last year. The commissioner warns against alien colonies in cities, urging laws to breakup such communities and curb perceived threats to security and morality.
Butte Montana October 26 Indications point to a prolonged shutdown at Amalgamated Copper with several pumps halted and officials unsure how long the layoff will last six to eight months or more Citizens plan to press the Montana Supreme Court to advance an appeal in hopes of reversing Judge Clancy and sparing resumed operations Amalgamated followers denounce current state of affairs and say business will stay at a standstill until the Boston Montana receivership issue is resolved.
At Fort Riley Kansas on October 21 a large force of about 12,000 troops from Regular Army National Guard and provisional regiments gathers. Units include Sixth Seventh Ninth and Twenty-fifth Infantry, cavalry, engineers under Major, and batteries of light artillery. Commanders include Brigadier Generals Grant Bell Barry Hog and Colonel Ottow with plans to engage rear guard action and move to camp as roads dry.
Ovago Denver Oct 21 governor Peabody declares the investigation rigorous. General John Chase to be examined first as the court moves tomorrow. Three other officers Major Anke Williams Colonel Frank Kill and Colonel Fred Gross face charges for military offenses.
A Port Dalny newspaper claims Sir Claude MacDonald, the British minister to Japan, has agreed to mediate between Russia and Japan. He seeks Russia to restore Manchuria to China and open key towns to foreign trade while withdrawing troops except guards and conceding riverine zones and the Yalu region to Japan's sphere.
A New York report notes keen Welsh coal competition heightening pessimism over the Far East. London dispatch says the British Admiralty sought to charter a Cardiff steamer for Hong Kong coal loading but failed. Admiralty doubts early vessel availability due to bidding by Japan and Russia. ships already chartered by Japan.
London Oct 21 The Japanese legation here says reports of Joyo troops landing at Ping Yang and concentration near Hakodate are not alarming. It notes no reason to doubt a telegram from Tokyo and believes the czar will appoint a special envoy to limit General Alexeïff powers.
Paris October 26 Senor Pasadox the Colombian consul in Paris said Colombia is unlikely to abrogate the French Panama canal concession and warned that France would pressure to recognize the company rights. He added no European nation now intends to challenge the Monroe doctrine status quo.
Washington reports the War Department's fiscal year 1905 estimates show a net rise of about 1200000 over last year. Included is roughly 15000000 for river and harbor improvements with no prior estimates. The military establishment budget, covering pay equipment and supplies for the army, is about 78000000.
Honolulu reports a party of 13 reached the crater naloa summit and observed fiery geysers shooting to about 200 feet. Mountain sickness and cold derailed the group. Inside the crater, activity appeared intense with no overflow noted and debates about a potential expansion of the Dewey crater.
The recent event at the British legation in Pekin is described as an attack described as a violent assault by servants who removed gun fittings and other equipment. A detonating apparatus was found involved, with authorities reporting the seizure and investigation ongoing.
A vague Standard from ite ot disp eee appears in London on October 21, triggering speculation about the event. Authorities have not released full details, and residents await official confirmation.
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