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Newspaper
Heppner Times
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
6
A large list of daily events notes Chicago hearse drivers on strike while many funerals continue. The Senate ratifies the China treaty amid mixed reactions, with Russia displeased. Women are chosen as jurors in a Chicago trial for the first time in U.S. history.
London reports say England believes the only way to prevent war between Japan and Russia is for Japan to accept the Mikado's demands. Discussions continue between British officials and the Japanese legation. warnings grow that a breaking point with Russia is near and Japanese sentiment remains highly volatile.
Rome reports heated reaction in Dominican Augustinian Franciscan and Recollect houses as Philippine lands sale ends with 13 million dollar price deemed below market value. Friars argue funds will not cover loans and only part of proceeds reach them, lands already moved to a Madrid company led by Marquis Di Comincias. Vatican had warned of punishment for ownership concealment.
A night fire at Central Tennessee College for Young Negro Women in Nashville killed five known victims with possibly more deaths and many injured. The four story building lacked fire escapes and housed about 60 students who fled emergency windows as flames engulfed the top floor. The $25,000 loss drew rapid ambulance and hospital response amid chaotic scenes and fears for additional bodies in the ruins.
Chicago December 22 A. Grigeby a chemist helper stole about 200 dollars daily from M. L. Barrett & Co while earning eighty dollars a week. Arresting officers found 250 dollars worth of neatly concealed beans in Grigeby's clothing. It is believed he stole 12 000 to 15 000 dollars worth of stock over months. He confessed he needed the money.
Washington reports from the cabinet meeting state there is no cause for alarm regarding Panama. Secretary Moody said official advices from Panama matched recent dispatches, indicating no important developments to cause concern.
Newcastle, Colo. Dec. 22 Bloodhounds were unable to follow the trail of the men who blew up five buildings occupied by striking onion coal miners and their families and no crew to the perpetrators of the crime has been found.
Senator Mitchell urged a federal appropriation for the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland, arguing the Oregon country has contributed at least 17 million to the national treasury. He noted 400 acres secured on the Willamette for the site and that $1.086 million is available from stock and state subscriptions to fund exhibits.
Tombstone Ariz Dec 21 Of the 19 prisoners who escaped the county jail Tuesday two were captured today Jold James indicted for murder and Pedro Sandoval sentenced to two years for smuggling James was captured without resistance and said his comrades had separated and are now trying to cross the Mexican line Mexican officials nabbed Sandoval Mexican authorities have six of the fugitives surrounded in the San Jose mountains
Chicago December 21 James Dunlap a notorious bank robber is again at large through clemency of the pardon bound He was serving time for a Monmouth Illinois robbery two years ago His record extends back many years His boldest deed was the Manhattan bank raid in New York where his haul neared 1 000 000
St Louis Dec 21 Russia will have the most extensive exhibit at a foreign exposition. The display will cover over 760000 square feet and will be visited by more than 2500 individuals as part of the World’s Fair headquarters report.
Washington officials urge higher federal funds for Crater Lake National Park and Mount Rainier to build roads and upgrade access. The 1903-era requests aim to raise Crater Lake allocations from 2000 to about 4000 and Mount Rainier from 0 to 2600 for park management and road improvements. The Washington delegation plans to press for larger sums despite uncertain chances.
A sensational escape in Tombstone Arizona as 13 prisoners broke out by sawing the jail barn and breaking through walls. Leaders Bert Alvord and W A Stiles, linked to the Cochise train robbery, face serious charges. Mexicans among the escapees fled toward the Mexican line with suspected outside help. Deputies, rangers, and county officers pursue. boundary patrols ordered to keep fugitives from Sonora. This marks Stiles and Alvord’s second jailbreak within a year.
At a New York meeting Andrew Carnegie argued Britain would eventually love South Africa due to rising Dutch populations and a shrinking British presence. He claimed black cotton workers underpin U S power, warned against racist policy, and cited Hampton Institute as the only viable solution for the negro's status.
Washington reports Brigadier General George B. Elliott commander of the Marine Corps may be ordered to the isthmus for reconnaissance and potential command of marine forces there. Decision hinges on availability and current needs as officials weigh the plan.
In Washington December 19 the state department asked the navy to place a warship at the disposal of Consul Davis in Beirut so he could return to Alexandretta when able. The navy department cabled Admiral Cotton aboard the flagship Brooklyn at Alexandria to position a vessel for his disposal.
Governor Taft and friars reach agreement to settle the friar land issue in Manila. The pope approves terms of sever regates and the war department's approval awaits final action.
Washington December 18 Senate approves the reciprocity treaty with Cuba after a day of animated debate. Spooner speaks for the bill Bailey opposes amid party quarrels. The chamber adopts a holiday recess from December 10 to January 4 following the vote.
Havana reports joyous reaction after the United States Senate approved the U S Cuban reciprocity treaty. Street parades erupt in major cities, fireworks light the night, and speeches mark the milestone as Cubans view the measure as a commercial salvation for the republic.
New York dispatch says Dr Nordenskjold and Swedish Antarctic party return aboard Tijuca. They describe a coast map from Belgica canal to the 66th degree and land near Lovis Philippeland and King Oscar land with a canal to Admiralty strait. Region is granite with fossils and marine life, but no lakes. Winds are constant and sometimes hurricane force.
Sanguinary conflict reported between Persians and Torcomans on the Runeoe Persian front. Disputes over Persian custom houses sparked clashes with fatalities on both sides. Antrabad governor intervened with troops to stop the fighting and refused an indemnity offered by Tarcoman Khany as both sides suffered heavy losses.
The fires last night destroyed the Fonter & Armstrong Piano company Hoyt Rhoe company and Wendell Piano company plants across Rochester. Total losses estimated at 500000 with about half covered by insurance. Authorities believe incendiaries started the blazes in multiple locations within a short time.
In New York on December 18 the assets of the Consolidated Lake Superior Company, held by Speyer & Co for a loan, were sold at public auction. Speyer & Co reported a recovery of $400,000 amid a troubled credit period for the firm.
Two senate bills proposed by Senator Penrose would tighten the mail and lottery laws to bar transmission of lottery tickets and prohibit competitions based on guessing accuracy or prize awards. The amendments aim to curb fraud and gambling tied to betting pools, including horse racing schemes, noting evidentiary hurdles before action can be brought under current law.
Representative Williams of Mississippi introduces a concurrent resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to allow federal income taxes and clarifying it is not a direct tax. He also bills to embargo certain imported goods on the free list, bar sale conditions restricting competition, curb stock overissuance by corporations deemed public cheating, and require interest on public funds deposited with banks.
Washington reports that England Holland and Germany seek to bind the new Panama republic to share a third of Colombia’s foreign debt with Colombia. Minister Buna Varilla's visit to the state department aims to secure an agreement on this point and likely sign soon. The plan would apply part of the $10,000,000 United States payment to Panama toward Colombia’s debt.
December report from Butte says several Mormon colony members near the Wyoming border across Red Lodge are accused of large scale timber theft from Montana public domain. Carbon County officials inform U S District Attorney Carl Howel that the group devastated Pryor Mountain forests and operated a sawmill on government land.
Hodson California December 17 reports show rising strike tensions. Secretary Godlove of the Royal Mining at Hodson says no meeting was held last night and strikers threaten forcible seizure of the mine if action continues.
The City of Washington arrived from Colon with the signed canal treaty from the republic of Panama sealed in a metal box. The purser delivered it to a government representative at the dock as officers and passengers reported no significant news from the voyage.
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