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Newspaper
Heppner Times
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
6
A wide wrap of late 19th or early 20th century affairs covers Huntington estate value, naval manpower needs, Dreyfus hearing, Bonanza mines title, Lord Roberts health retirement, tariff debates, Colombia-US tensions, Patti singing deficit, Cuban embezzlement case, and strikes in Colorado Utah Oregon. It notes Cleveland not seeking presidency, O Day捕, and Oregon legislature reconvening December 21.
Washington dispatch reports engineer officers expect an extra Oregon legislative session to resolve The Dalles Celilo canal issue by state purchase of needed land. They fear congressional limits could delay progress, urging a state appropriation to supply lands and present them to the federal government. Over $300,000 is already available for begun work and annual federal appropriations are sought.
General Rafael Reyes arrives in Washington and says Colombia would grant canal concessions to the United States at no cost under the Hay-Herran treaty terms. He confirms a confidential mission and declines to reveal full instructions while stating Colombia would gain from the arrangement.
Miners in Louisville Colorado voted to resume work under terms granted by operators. This third ballot followed earlier rejections amid opposition from District President Howells and Mother Jones. Telegrams indicated Howells withdrew opposition and about 1,270 miners will return to work immediately.
The Panama junta comprising Jose Auguntin Aranago Tomas Arias and Manuel Espinora met with all ministers and councillors and unanimously decided to ratify the canal treaty as soon as it is received. They authorized Minister Buna Varilla to transmit the decision to the United States government. The move was welcomed across the isthmus with joy. Rear Admirals Walker and Glass were informed of the action.
The state of Oregon may lose 55 000 acres in the Klamath marsh swamp land dispute if the interior secretary sides with the Indians. The dispute centers on the 1860 swamp land grant and possible Indian title confirmation. General W H Odell led the state’s case, arguing the state’s superior rights, while land values for the swamp lands have been estimated from 100 000 to 1 000 000 dollars.
Baker City reports the Oregon Electric Company ends financial distress after Eastern capitalists provide cash to discharge debts and lift creditor attachments. Olmatead and Stayer, corporation attorneys, handle funds. Company founded by A. B. Frame of Portland secured Eagle creek water rights. Work paused after fall financial dispute. Frame resigned as GM. Hundreds of thousands of feet of lumber and power house work halted. operations to resume with HH. H. Andrews expected to arrive.
Articles of Incorporation filed with the secretary of state Dunbar list Oregon Traction company Portland $1,000,000 to acquire rights of way and construct a railway from Portland to Hillsboro and Forest Grove. Hotel Monopole Incorporated Jordan Valley $15,000. Western Oregon Conference association of seventh day Adventists Salem Or $10,000. Grewer Drag company Stayton $10.
Echo The Butter creek irrigation company begins a 20 mile ditch starting below Echo. Harry Rogere, noted cattleman and wheat grower from Butter creek, was elected president and will personally oversee the project. The firm provides housing for employees and teams. About 50 teams with nearly 100 men are at work. Water access will greatly enhance land value.
Washington Nov 28 official confirmation of Panama’s determination to ratify the Hay Bun Varilla treaty was received by Minister Varilla at 3:30 today. The state department was closed so Mr Lommis, acting secretary in Hay’s absence, was informally told of the news.
Pendleton residents face high living costs as packed eggs rise to 40 cents per dozen and butter hits 40 cents a pound. Eggs are bought singly, similar to single oranges, while apples from the Milton area fetch five pounds for 25 cents amid recent price jumps.
The Pelton Armstrong company closed their logging camps on the Elokomin river near Cathlamet for the season. Benson shut down nearly all his camps, with one remaining at Bunker Hill. On the north shore of the Columbia river only Skamokawa logging company and Saldren camp on Grays river are operating.
Alfred B. Duff and John Hunter sold to A. Fuller a 10 acre garden six miles north of Milton for $1,200. Fuller gains use of the irrigation ditch on the property but must maintain it. The sale underscores water as the key value in the district since land is worthless without water.
John Whistler of Pendleton will send La Grande-Men to Eastern Oregon to establish gauges and points for observation on the Grand Ronde river. The purpose is to scientifically determine water flow, current velocity, and irrigable area for government irrigation works.
The Salem state board of agriculture plans its annual report in Salem for submission at the annual meeting on December 15.
Washington reports Governor Otero’s annual New Mexico address urging admission as a state. He notes vigorous railroad building, strong finances, and county efforts to reduce indebtedness. Valuation shows a significant rise, aided by lower assessment rates, with tax collections up about $50,000 over six months.
Cripple Creek inquest into the Vindicator mine explosion began with evidence pointing to a plot to blow the mine. No guilty party named yet as adjournment moved to tomorrow. Adjutant General Bell said evidence was secured for trials and that internal machines ready to explode were found in two other mines, with five mines involved in the plot.
Salem reports Dr. William McLean of Portland was re elected state veterinary surgeon for two years from July 1903. The Domestic Animal commission consisting of the governor secretary of state and president of the state board of agriculture holds appointment power. Salary is $1,500 yearly plus necessary expenses.
Washington December 1 John W Yerkes commissioner of internal revenue reports total receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30 1903 were 240740927 a drop of about 41000000 from 1902 The decrease is attributed not to reduced business but to a cut in internal revenue taxation.
The season's first general snowfall in Morrow county occurred last Saturday. Ground is covered from one inch in lowlands to 40 inches on foothills and mountains. The unusual early snow on frozen ground dampens mood among stockmen.
Paris December 1 Colombia seeks to induce France to restart the Panama canal project. Samper the Colombian financial agent and special delegate to the administrative council is in Panama. The French canal company called the US offer ridiculous and valued its property and concessions highly.
Eugene The Booth Kelly company notified employees of a new wage schedule effective December 1. The plan cuts daily pay by 25 cents for workers earning $2 or less and by 50 cents for those earning more than $2 daily.
Commander Mertz reports Santo Domingo is quiet and the marine guard has been withdrawn from the city recently surrendered to Dominican insurgents.
Instructions describe racking bananas and peeling a narrow strip from one side. Bananas are laid open side up in a baking pan, covered and baked until tender. Peel and serve as a vegetable or with hot cream sauce as a dessert.
Mix a pint of mashed potatoes with half a cup of thick cream and the whites of two eggs beaten stiff. Put two tablespoonfuls of butter in the chafing dish, and when very hot add the potatoes in large spoonfuls. Brown on one side turn brown the other and serve immediately.
Readable Portland market list shows wheat and barley prices at 73 to 78 cents for different grades, flour prices per barrel, oats and bran figures, hay costs per ton, vegetables with turnips to onions priced per unit, fruits chiefly apples and cranberries by box or barrel, dairy products and eggs with regional price ranges, poultry and game costs by pound or dozen, butter cheese and tallow values, wool and mohair quotes, beef veal pork and lamb prices per pound, with minor typos present in OCR.
Honolulu Nov 28 Major General MacArthur arrived to study the Hawaiian defense situation and says the main feature is protecting Pearl Harbor naval station. He advocates reducing forces at Honolulu while keeping Pearl Harbor as a strong defensive position, noting occupation of other islands is less critical. He has not completed his task.
San Juan reports the Vandergrift construction company in its San Juan office has closed due to nonpayment of rent and salary attachments for many employees and creditors. Officials attribute the shutdown to tightened money conditions that hindered bond issuance for the $3,000,000 trolley project.
London dispatch reports from Shanghai that viceroys and governors of 13 provinces outside Chi Li have offered the Chinese throne 90,000 foreign drilled troops to assist in fighting Russia over Manchuria. The offer was conveyed to the throne via the Daily Telegraph correspondent.
Beardless youths Peter Neidermyer Harvey Vandine and companion Emil Roorki, linked to eight murders and a Chicago car barn robbery, were captured near Liverpool Indiana after a gunfight with police and locals. They surrendered in Chicago in the presence of Mayor Harrison and Chief O Neil.
New York securities and trust company is named trustee for a free mortgage up to 4,000,000 to fund a 180 mile north south line from Huntington to Lewiston connecting Northern Pacific at Lewiston with Oregon Short Line and Oregon Railroad Navigation at Huntington. The feeder line follows the Snake river valley linking mineral districts and appears part of a semicircular project toward Wenatchee and Northern California.
A Plaing Montana dispatch reports 60 soldiers captured Joe Morrigeau, who with a band of Nez Perce Indians resisted tax collection on Morrigeau’s cattle holdings. He offered no resistance and was jailed. he faces expulsion from the Flathead reservation if taxes are not paid promptly.
The trial of the man accused in the Kishineff massacre raises doubts about government sincerity in punishing those implicated. No city or district officials have faced trial, and many are absent from the district and not expected back before January 2.
Secretary Hitchcock authorized grazing of 154000 sheep in the Mount Rainier forest reserve Washington from July 1 to September 25 1909. Permits will be issued only to stock owners.
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