Review of the Past Week's Notable Events
A condensed survey notes W. J. Bryan's return from Europe and the Chicago theater fire's deadly exit gates. It covers Ex Mayor Walbridge's vice presidential bid, wartime notes with Japan and Russia, civil service examinations in Seattle, Smoot's denials, and various political, military, and diplomatic updates from the U S and abroad. It mentions weather forecasting accuracy, China Japan relations, Colombia, and unrest in Cripple Creek. The piece also reports missing figures Ruth Cleveland's death, Tillamook lifeboat station, and other political and military items.
Lost in Straits A Steamer Disaster Claims 54 Lives
The Seattle Victoria steamer Clallam foundered between Smith Island and Dungeness spit in a fierce gale. Fifty four people died as lifeboats failed to reach shore. survivors clung to rails and life rafts before rescue by tugs Sea Lion and Holyoke. Officials attributed losses to force of the sea, not crew fault.
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Seattle
Smith Island
Dungeness Spit
Sea Lion
Holyoke
Clallam
Can't Stir America: Reyes Ready to Leave Washington
General Rafael Reyes, Colombian envoy, says the United States will not retreat on the isthmus and he plans to depart Washington for Baltimore to consult a specialist. His return remains uncertain as he awaits a senate reply and weighs how to salvage something from his failed mission amid rising Colombian sentiment.
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Washington
United States
Rafael Reyes
Associaed
Baltimore
Senate
Reyes
Marroquin
Colombia
Canada Asked to Join Conference on Fraser River Salmon
Secretary of State Hay proposes inviting Canada to participate in a conference to set up international fish hatcheries on the Fraser river in British Columbia for salmon propagation. The plan, urged by Senator Foster of Washington, aims to avert a looming salmon shortage affecting U S and Canadian canneries amid cross border disputes.
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Washington
Hay
Fraser River
British Columbia
United States
State of Washington
Department of Fisheries and Marine
Dominion of Canada
Foster
State Department
Canada
Unrest in Son son as Ottoman forces deploy near Mush
Constantinople reports semipanic mood in Son son with local officials fled. Tewhk Pasha arrives at Mush with battalions and six guns to quell fears. Kurdiah cavalry guard frontier villages along the Rursian line to deter Armenian bands. About a thousand armed Armenians occupy Souson district.
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Constantinople
Erzercam
Sonson
Tewhk Pasha
Mush
Souson
Japan Will Wait Reply Sent War Talks Continue
Tokio reports the Japanese government will persist with negotiations over Russia's terms. It does not feel justified in issuing an ultimatum or breaking off talks, and aims to press for modification before force. A few weeks of discussion are expected with breach of peace unlikely. Elders may meet tomorrow as press calls for decisive action.
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Japan
Mikado
Tokio
Russia
London War News Darkens Hope For Peace Talks
The Russian reply to Japan’s last note was received at the Japanese legation in London. Minister Hayashi warned that hope for a peaceful settlement grows dim and conditions are grave. Japan will not buy Chilean warships and ships from Argentina may head to the Far East via the Suez canal. Wheat rose in provincial markets. Cardiff shipped about 116000 tons of coal last week, including 46000 to Japan, 40000 to Port Arthur, and 30000 to Hong Kong.
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London
Japan
Foreign Office
Hayashi
Legation
Associated Press
Argentina
Far East
Suez Canal
Cardiff
Wales
Port Arthur
Hong Kong
Paris Reporter Outlines Russo Japanese Deal On Corea
Pechlati's Paris correspondent reports the French government has been informed that Russia agrees to far reaching concessions regarding Korea. These concessions effectively permit Japan to occupy Korea under a framework akin to Britain's role in Egypt. Russia, however, rejects any Japanese rights to interfere in Manchuria.
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Berline
Pechlati
Paris
Russia
Japan
Corea
Great Britain
Egypt
Manchuria
America Stands Pat on Panama Question
General Reyes of Colombia received Washington's reply to the note charging the U S with treaty violations. The answer, drafted by Festetray Hay, declines to reopen the Panama issue in diplomatic terms. Reyes asked that the correspondence be sent to the Senate. until a decision is made, the papers will remain private.
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Washington
General Reyes
Hhs
United States
Festetray Hay
Colombia
Panama
Reyes
State Department
Senate
Mount Colima Eruptions Alarm Nearby Residents
A Guadalajara dispatch reports violent eruptions of Mount Colima prompting nearby inhabitants to flee homes for safety from ash and lava. Earthquake shocks accompany the eruptions, with some disturbances described as unusually severe though no serious damage is yet reported.
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Chicago
Guadalajara
Mexico
Mount
Colima
Somme
Ex-Secretary Poster Dead in Ohio
Springfield O Jan 2 Ex Governor Charles Foster former secretary of the treasury under President Harrison died at General Keifer's residence from cerebral hemorrhages at 73 He is survived by his wife and a daughter Te was attacked last night in the library and never regained consciousness No funeral arrangements have been made
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Springfield
Charles Foster
Treasury
Harrison
Keifer
Keler
Arizonians Seek Single Statehood on Irrigation Promise
Washington January 11. E R B Bleene wood former U S attorney for Arizona and Ex Governor Murphy of Arizona testified before the committee on territories arguing for single statehood for Arizona. They cited population and resources as grounds for admission and said statehood with irrigation would secure Arizona’s future.
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Washington
E. RB. Bllenewood
United States
Arizona
Murphy
Committee On Territories Today
Arisona
China Ratifies the Treaty of Commerce with China
Pekin January 12 Chinese authorities ratified the commerce treaties with the United States and Japan involving China. The move formalizes economic agreements and signals Beijing’s acceptance of the terms governing trade relations with both nations.
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Pekin
Omathaa
China
Nomination of Taft Approved by Senate Committee
Washington January 11 The senate committee on military affairs authorized Senator Foraker to report favorably the nomination of Governor Taft of the Philippines to be secretary of war.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs Today
Foraker
Bip
Philippines
More ships sent to reinforcing cruisers at Port Arthur
Russian warships left at midnight to reinforce cruisers and intercept a Japanese squadron of four ironclads approaching Corea. They aim to stop six Japanese coal ships bound for Port Arthur and cancel their charter to a Russian firm. Troop movements continue along the railway as Lake Baikal freezes and Port Arthur defenses are reported complete.
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Port Arthur
Corea
Japan
Lake Baikal
Untyped cables from Tokyo hint at Russia reply unsatisfactory
London dispatches report that Tokyo notes on Russia’s reply are not yet delivered due to Baron de Rosen’s ear ailment. Telegraphs say steamship requisitions rise as transports, with reports of a murder near Port Arthur and injuries to four others. Powers reportedly land troops in Korea while British Bluejackets in Chemulpo prepare to move on to Seoul.
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London
Tokio
Russia
Baron de Rosen
Baron Komura
Standard
Daily Mail
Chuo
Port Arthur
Corea
Chemulpo
Seoul
M. Pavloff
Ceres
Japan
Alexieff
Ninsin
Kasag
Genoa
Argentina
Suez Canal
Cape Horn
Cape of Good Hope
Bulgarian note urges Turkey to reform in Macedonia
Constantinople Jan 9 The Bulgarian government sent a note to the Porte urging immediate action on promised reforms in Macedonia. It says the revolutionists hinder reform and asks the Porte to ease implementation. Colonel Bondorff, the Russian agent, has left Sofia to block raising the Macedonian issue amid the Far Eastern crisis.
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Constantinople
Porte
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Serenv
Bondorff
Sofia
Sofi
Russia
France Trial Asked To Block Panama Canal Transfer
Washington reports a dispatch from Paria says a Colombian agent appealed to nine French tribunals to block transfer of the Panama Canal Company's rights on the isthmus to the United States without Colombia's consent. The Colombian consul in Paria told the agent there was reason to believe the effort might succeed.
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Willis Moore
United States Weather Bureau
Washington
Herran
Paria
Colombia
Panama Canal Company
Conesel
Rioters Attack Jewish District in New York
A London telegram reports a threatening anti semitic demonstration in Kishinel near New York. The riot began with a clash on Iowa Street, a mob formed and assaulted Jews in the Ghetto. Windows shattered and several people were clubbed during the attack.
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New York
Kishinel
London
Iowa
Ex-Syracuse Mayor Kirks Check Ties to Gaynor Fraud Case
New York reports ex-mayor W J Kirk now in Hoffman House showing a 40000 check payable to his order with J Gaynor signature. Kirk had signed a bail bond for Gaynor tied to government harbor fraud in Navannah. Gaynor fled to Canada, Kirk paid 20000.
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New York
W. J. Kirk
Syracuse
Hoffman Hours
Gaynor
Kirk
Navannah
Canada
Inspectors Find No Major Violations in New York Theaters
Building Commissioner Thompson directs inspectors who surveyed 60 of 64 New York theaters today and reported no violations of sufficient severity to issue closing orders, signaling compliance with building code standards.
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New York
Jan. C
Thompson
Oregon Budget Aims At Record State Expenses In 1004
Oregon plans expenditures of 1.408 million for 1004 with 1.226 million raised by county direct taxes and 275 810 10 from miscellaneous sources. Major items include Lewis and Clark 250 000 Portage railway 165 000 Celilo canal 100 000 and Indian war veterans 100 000. Washington report urges artesian well irrigation in southeastern Oregon and southern Idaho to boost water use amid limited river flows.
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Salem
Oregon
Portage Railway
Washington
Geological Survey
Idaho
Silvers River
Donner
Blueen
Malhour
Harney Lakes
Department
Harney
Whitehorse
Ite
State Lands For Sale Salem Oregon
Oregon offers about 250000 acres of school land in eastern districts at 2.00 per acre for surveyed tracts. After appraisal, bids above 2.50 accepted. Purchasers must be US citizens or declare intent, 14 years old minimum, may buy 320 acres for personal use. No dwellings required. payment in five annual installments of 0.50 per acre with set interest.
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Salem
Oregon
Tor Eale
United States
Umpqua Project Is Doomed Despite River Improvements Plan
Washington chief of engineers told Congress a river improvement for the Umpqua from Gardiner to the sea is not warranted now. A Langfitt survey estimates 15 foot channel eight miles plus bar needs about 62141 dollars and a jetty could cost 27111 dollars more. The proposal is opposed by the division engineer and general Gillespie.
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Washington
Congress
Umpqua
Gardiner
Major Langfitt
Langfitt
Special Engineer
Board of Review
Gillespie
Butter Boom Lifts Dairy Industry in 1903
The dairy sector nearly doubled steel during 1903 as a local creamery paid farmers 19000 for butter fat up from 450 the prior year. Total butter manufactured reached 80000 pounds with 42000 sold retail at 40 cents per pound and summer prices around 30 cents.
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Union
Thin Section
Creamery Company
Ias
Uring
Wold
First coal barge towed up Willamette in Oregon City
For the first time, a scow loaded with coal was towed up the Willamette River to Oregon City. The Crown company will use coal temporarily instead of wood to power machinery, starting around February 1, until the town can switch to burning coal.
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Oregon City
Willamette River
Crown Company
Inspector Replace Greenhorn Postmaster Amid Shortage Claim
Baker City-Domtal Inspector Clark removed W. H. Kelly postmaster at Greenhorn Grant county and appointed W. KR. Draper in his place. Alleged to be short about $1000. No arrest. Friends of the ex-postmaster say the shortage will be made good.
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Baker City
Clark
W. H. Kelly
Greenhorn
Grant County
W. KR. Draper
Lly
Improvements to Oregon City Locka on Willamette Falls
Portland General Electric undertakes extensive work on the Oregon City lock at Willamette Falls replacing worn timber with new, while keeping the lock dimensions unchanged.
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Oregon City
Locka
Portland General Electric Company
Tte
Willamette Falle
Thin City
Hae
Move to establish creamery at La Grande
A strong movement grows to set up a local creamery in La Grande. Agents survey the Grand Ronde valley, where nearly every farmer owns milch cows and the herd is highly productive. Farmers favor the plan and a processing plant may be built in the coming period.
Real Estate Activity Rises in Marion County
Real estate transfers in Marion and Salem counties show rising activity. County recorder conveyance fees increased from 2776 in three years to 4804.40 last year and 4105.20 this year, reflecting more transfers and higher transfer values per deal.
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Marion
Salem
Marion County
County Recorder
Nealthy Fall Wheat Reports From Pendleton Buyer Knight
A. L. Knight, a leading wheat buyer in Pendleton, returns from a wheat belt tour. He says fall sown wheat is in excellent condition this year, continuing to grow all fall with unusually moist ground and reduced weed trouble compared to last year.
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Pendleton
A. L. Knight
Hoe
Portland Markets Wheat and produce price notes
A list of Portland market prices for wheat and byproducts, feeds, grains, hay, vegetables, dairy, poultry, eggs, fruits, butter, cheese, wool, meat, and other commodities. Prices are given per ton, per hundredweight, per pound, or per crate with various grades and types noted.
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Walla Walla
Binestem
Harley
Flair—Valley
Tleare
Graham
Young America
Wool—Valley
Oregon
Dresed
Iggy Ong
Eton
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