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Newspaper
Heppner Times
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1904
Page
6
Reports describe Japan facing heavy odds on the Yalu river with Russia the dominant force in the Far East. Russian leaders claim Manchurian Chinese secretly support Japan. Other items note Oregon express bandit attack aftermath, floods in Indiana, and a Panama Canal ruling. Admirals, ministers, and public figures figure in a broad wartime bulletin.
Washington reports the Boise Payette irrigation project in Idaho has earned the endorsement of Reclamation Service engineers and is ready for submission to the Interior Secretary for approval once the Idaho state land board decides how to dispose of 60 000 acres of state lands under the project. The decision will depend on state policy. under the 1902 Reclamation Act, water rights cannot exceed 160 acres per owner and must benefit a bona fide resident. The interior secretary may set farm sizes from 40 to 80 acres based on locality and soil.
Secretary of War Taft testified before the Senate committee on the Philippines outlining Lodge and Cooper bills. The measure would authorize the Philippine government to guarantee up to 5 percent income on capital for railroad construction. Taft rejected government ownership as a general policy, noting it as an alternative after studying British India and Dutch colonies. He said a few linking segments might be built with aid, but not an entire system.
Paris reports that Britain is exploiting Russia’s Far East focus to push into Thibet while reestablishing ties with France to offset French opposition. An ambassador cited Debagee talks and the Fanhoda incident, arguing Britain aims to settle minor scores as Russia is occupied elsewhere.
Berlin reports from Lake Baikal dated March 19 claim one hundred thousand men and 6,000 horses have manned the theater since the war began. The Tageblatt sources say authorities provided max comfort for soldiers on the railway and lake, with well-equipped rail lines and guarded bridges across the routes.
Damage from Findlay through Troy and Hamilton is estimated at 2,000,000 with total damage reaching 2,600,000. Four lives are lost, twenty towns lack natural gas, and several cities are without power or waterworks as waters recede only slowly along the Miami valley.
Paris dispatch reports Cronstadt work ongoing day and night to ready a fleet by late July or early August for a Far East war port. The port in the Far East is expected to be free from jolt within three weeks.
Washington April 4 The leaders of the house hesitate to invoke special rule to secure consideration of the Lewis and Clark exposition bill. Chairman Tawney plans to bring the measure up under suspension of rules to test its strength in the house before adjournment. If Oregon members balk the timing may not be opportune. The session’s end looms and further delay risks defeat.
Paris April 4 The Seine civil tribunal rules for the Panama Canal company in the Colombia suit, holding the complaint not receivable and ordering Colombia to pay costs. The decision clears obstacles to transferring the canal concession to the United States and notes Colombia’s lack of sovereignty over the canal area. Colombia and Bonaparte Wyse indicated they would appeal, though the ruling aims to confirm the company’s right to transfer.
United States Consul Miller notified locals that the US acknowledges Russia's proclamation of martial law at Niu Chwang. The US gunboat Helena will depart tomorrow while the British gunboat Kepiegla awaits further instructions. Russian authority is established with no friction and some movable property has been removed as the port and river readiness for defense proceeds.
In San Francisco on April 4 the government secured a key victory as Commissioner Heavock denied Hyde and Dimond’s motion to dismiss the complaint. The decision held that a certified indictment copy establishes a prime facie case and that Washington court competency had been shown.
In Beranton Pennsylvania on April 4 a factory explosion at the Dickson Byall Se plant in Priceburg killed six workers and fatally injured others. Twenty girls were employed. cause unknown though a girl allegedly threw a squall into a stove. The blast wrecked the building and started a fire. equipment used in coal mining.
Draft from Washington April 4 reports an appropriation bill carries five million dollars to continue existing river and harbor contracts. The measure funds ongoing work under current agreements and aims to sustain canal and port improvements nationwide.
In San Francisco on April 2, the second trial of Mrs. Cordelia Botkin for poisoning Mrs. J P Dunning ended amid bribery allegations. Judge Cook ordered the jurors held overnight, then planned to dismiss and reseat the panel. A juror reported a bribe attempt of 50 dollars to influence a fifth juror. police testified a man discussed buying jurors, and the judge ruled the man violated duty by talking to outsiders.
The Novoe Vremya in St Petersburg editorially backs a Russo British understanding and warns that Japan’s success harms Britain more than any other European power. It portrays Japan as America’s sharpshooter and argues the United States is the shared rival of England and Russia while urging a Pacific American Mediterranean and closer Anglo Russian ties.
Nin Chwang April 2 The Roesiana have improvised mines and anchored cables across the Lino river to stop Japanese forces from advancing up the river toward Yinkow. Russian officials express disappointment over news of the engagement between Japanese and Russians near the Yala river with trust worthy details still unavailable.
A mine in Powalet bay was exploded by a whale and the mangled carcass washed ashore. The reports indicate Roywian mines laid in anticipation of a Japanese landing at Powalet bay.
The gunboat New port and Castine reach Pensacola with the largest fleet of United States warships ever gathered in the area. It includes seven battleships five cruisers seven gunboats five monitors two destroyers and support vessels. The battleship Alabama sets a new world record for rapidity and accuracy in firing all classes of guns.
April 2 report says the loo-breaker Kirmack bound from Revel to cut a Chanel for warships awaiting armor at Saint Petersburg yards. Lightia to be burned to aid the Kimack seer a nd A commonions of Geo eon eight. Viedmonti correspondent from Port Dalny reports Koselan cruiser arrived after mine strike with six crew lost.
The military authorities have requested Brigadier General Henry T. Allen, United States military observer with the army, to return to Reoul from Ping Yang until they can provide Atting accommodations.
A week of heavy snowfall across Oregon high valleys drove temperatures to 14 below zero in some areas and left stockmen GRIMLY facing huge losses. Cattle remain strong, yet many herds are stranded on roads with carcasses moved from the paths. Sheep and horses escaped severe harm so far. Route supervisors ordered carcasses cleared. stockmen brace for temp rise to avoid ruin. Bear valley particularly hard hit while others struggle to feed stock. Eugene reports a courthouse meeting on road improvement attracting about 150 citizens. The Good Roads association forms in Lane county backing federal Brownlow bill and plans active highway projects.
Baker County trims debt from over 250000 four years ago to near elimination. Warrants now trade at 90 cents on the dollar, making them nearly cash. Last week about 30000 was paid to Union County on the Panhandle annexation settlement, clearing the remaining obligations.
Salem reports six hundred horses owned by Uma tilla reservation Indians are infected with mange. The domestic animal commission orders the state veterinarian to kill and bury the diseased animals, deeming them valueless and a threat to spread disease across the state.
Warner Valley Stock company prepares to sue in Salem Superior Court to recover lands in Warner valley Lake county awarded by the Department of the Interior. The case questions whether the lands were open to homestead settlement in 1860, with the company holding deeds from the state and settlers asserting homestead claims.
Heavy wind storm over the week blew down timber and bridges into cordwood. Farmers expect to cut fallen timber into cordwood, with reports of a thousand cords on a single farm, boosting local wood supply despite storm damage.
A petition filed with the county by Recorder William Miller asks the county court to place the issue on the June election ballot. It proposes moving the county seat from Union to La Grande. The petition was signed by 2,670 Union County residents.
In Clatsop county most timber holders on the 100 percent roll paid taxes. Three syndicates offered 60 percent of the tax but were refused. They may appeal to the county court for a reduction, though rebates are unlikely.
Antonia notes opening fish prices will stay level with recent years at 5 cents per pound for fish under 25 pounds and 6 cents for those 25 pounds or over. Cold storage operators seek to raise the weight limit from 25 to 30 pounds but face limited progress.
Market listings from Portland show wheat, barley, flour, hay, butter, poultry, cheese, vegetables, fruits, and staples with varied prices. Notable ranges include wheat 75c, flour around 3.90 to 4.20 per barrel, hay 10 to 16 per ton, butter 23 to 30 cents per pound, and potatoes and apples priced by cental, crate, or box depending on type and grade.
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