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Newspaper
Heppner Times
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1904
Page
6
A sprawled digest notes Russia Japan talks and possible concessions while the U S avoids market disruption. It cites Senate Panama talks, Taft as secretary of war, and ongoing jetty work funding. Also reports on mine disasters, cold snap in Michigan, and Colombia Panama conflict rumors.
London reports Mrs. Florence Maybrick the American woman jailed for poisoning her husband was freed on January 25 at 6 45 am on special license from Aylesbury female prison. Her mother visited January 23 carrying news. She traveled to London by train from Aylesbury station and then to a private house near the metropolis to recuperate and gain freer movement. Maybrick had performed light work for good conduct during recent months.
Paris reports diplomatic circles expect a conciliatory Russian reply to Japan that mirrors earlier stance. The French government knows Russia’s moves, but the full text has not reached Paris. Officials say war only comes if Russia is attacked or a local incident in Korea forces intervention.
Reports from Bogota claim Generals Reyes and Cavallero assured Colombia the United States would object only to landing forces in the canal zone. The government plans an expedition against Panama amid political instability as President Marroquin loses prestige. Sightings say the crisis in Colombia worsens daily and may threaten the regime.
Washington February 2. For the first time in many years the treasury finds steel without any gold coin in its vaults. This condition results from unprecedented demand for gold certificates while the mint is fully employed coining Philippine silver and subsidiary silver for the United States. The increased demand stems from needs of large banking institutions seeking gold certificates issuance.
Rear Admiral R. D. Evans, commander in chief of the Atlantic squadron, reports desertions at a minimum under his command. He identifies alcohol as a major discipline problem and recommends naval canteens to sell beer and light wine for sailors with meals.
The Bancroft arrived from the San Blas coast reporting hostile intent by San Blas Indians at Caledonia bay. About 200 canoes packed with villagers approached after a cocoa sale, prompting display of weapons but no shots fired. The vessel then sailed to Colon to file the report.
New York Feb 1 Internal disturbances in Corea spread as three provincial governors report officers seized by organized bands and funds taken. Earlier, disturbances at Vladivostok during Russian Christmas celebrations erupted from intoxicated Russian marines and Japanese women, with extensive property damage and no fatalities.
Foreigners face peril as placards posted in Canton during the night incite natives to violence. The authorities promise protection while a tense mutiny fears spread through the city and consular officials seek safety measures for residents.
In Philadelphia on February 1 officials reiterate that no negotiations have occurred to sell the Turkish cruiser Medjidia to Kuvela or Japan. A company official notes the sultan favors a modern Turkish navy and would not consider selling the ship.
Constantinople reports the porte warned Austrian and Russian missions that Macedonian committees have arranged with Albanians to reward killings of foreign officers in the provinces connected with gendarme reforms. The porte objects to officers wearing foreign uniforms as their lives would be endangered.
Washington February 1 The policy of this con grom in relation to appropriation for federal buildings was considered today by the senate committees on public buildings and grounds but no decision was reached Readers of the house are glad not to favor any extensive appropriations for raw buildings.
Senator Mitchell introduces a bill to amend the Alaska civil government act approved June 6, 1900. It designates a district governor with broad powers to enforce laws, grant reprieves, command militia, and recruit able bodied citizens during public emergencies.
London reports Russia has completed a reply to Japan and communicated it to Japan’s minister in St. Petersburg. The draft refuses to reinsert the clause guaranteeing China and Korea’s independence, a move likely to trigger Japan’s armed response. Japanese cruisers move from Colombo to Singapore as negotiations near collapse.
Fire in Progreso the chief port of Yucatan wiped out an entire square of business houses and public buildings including the market. Loss set at about $2,000,000 with $900,000 uninsured public buildings. Fifteen thousand bales of henequin burned. Origin unknown. The square fronted on the Alameda, near wharves, through one story structures.
Circulums received in Maeble Colorado indicate the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company will restart all departments at the big plant after a two month stoppage due to the coal strike. The circulars, issued by the vice president and general manager, say affairs have shaped to resume operations.
The Canadian government signs a mail contract with the Allan Line for an enhanced service between Canada and Great Britain. The Victoria ship will depart from Moville in Ireland to Quebec year round, with a Virginian to follow as a second vessel.
The Panama constitutional convention approves a plan for the United States to pay Panama ten million dollars for the canal zone. Four million of that sum will remain untouched for the future benefit of the republic.
One of Oregon’s largest timber deals involves George Palmer buying the Stanley lands near La Grande from Robert Smith, president of La Grande National Bank. The 7000 acre tract, including the Elgin plant, sold near 200000 dollars. Palmer plans to hold the land for value rise, not lumber production, while noting Oregon’s appeal and possible future settlement. Rumors link Booth Kelly to a Suislaw Harbor railroad, but no firm plans exist yet. Interior mills lament higher costs versus coast water transport.
Advertising in the Middle West has drawn homeseekers to Oregon, boosting Willamette Valley real estate activity and values. Land ranges from timbered tracts to improved farms producing grain hay fruit hops and livestock with potential for dairying and crops, signaling strong market tone despite no boom mentality.
La Grande Word notes from Ogden Utah that a near future consolidation of all sugar factories in three states is very probable. If realized it would merge eight plants including Ogden, Logan Utah and La Grande Oregon Amalgamated Sugar facilities and Lehi Garland Utah Lewiston Idaho Falls St Anthony Tahoe sites.
Cottage Grove reports the Oregon and South Western railroad halted construction due to severe weather. A few miles of grading beyond the end of the track are completed toward Frank Frage eroek, 16 miles from here. The bridge over the creek is finished. Track laying and right of way grading will resume soon and proceed as fast as possible.
A series of spring events in Oregon include a poultry and cat show in Portland February 9 to 16, a Republican club banquet in Portland February 12, the Oregon Christlin Kinlouver convention in Pendleton February 19 to 22, a Renton county gun show in Corvallin February 22, a college oratorical contest at Pacific University Forest Grove March 1, and a Portland dog show in April 2023.
Pattened Hoga, Enterprice-E. FE, Kiddie, a hog buyer from Kiddie Brow, Teland City, and La Grande, arrived recently to purchase fat hogs. Weather was mild enough to haul in wagons to the railroad without risk of suffocation.
The public road fund received from the United States for 1903 totals 18600.24 dollars, four times the previous high, to be distributed among counties by area. Funds, donated under a congressional act, must be used for road purposes and apportioned to favor large, sparsely settled counties.
Pendleton resident M. L. Morrison, owner of a large Juniper district wheat ranch in Umatilla, says wheat conditions are excellent. He reports the TH crop never looked better and forecasts favorable conditions through harvest with potential yields around 30 bushels per acre, compared with last season's about 20.
Union George Gamle from Portland arrives to oversee experiments with thoroughbred stock at the Eastern Oregon experiment station west of the city. A $7,000 barn, built on state land, is complete and preparations begin for large scale work in this new department of the state experiment station.
A fragmented Portland market listing shows diverse commodities with wide price spreads across grains vegetables dairy fruit and livestock. Items include wheat barley hay potatoes apples grapes and poultry with inconsistent units and several garbled entries suggesting an OCR scan from a historical page.
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