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Newspaper
Heppner Times
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1904
Page
6
A compact roundup notes Senator Gorman declining the national Democratic chairmanship, Col. E Butler indicted for bribery in St Louis, and pacific coast shippers seizing the war department to declare contraband goods. It covers meatpackers strike renewals, reinstate demands, strikes across unions, harsh action at Bonesteel and St Joseph, and international tensions from Britain to Russia.
London reports stress alarm that the Malacca may be released remains unsettled. British officials doubt the report, while Daily Telegraph calls the crisis acute. The broader issue is Russia’s volunteer fleet and its gesture toward the Dardanelles.
Reports from Tokio say the Vladivostok squadron has appeared in the Pacific. Vice Admiral Skrydioff allegedly hid the departure to prevent leaks. Bezobrazoff's raid plan pressures Japan and could draw Kamimura’s fleet south, while a juncture with Rozestvensky’s Baltic squadron is rumored on the return voyage.
Report from Ta Tche Kaio dated July 23 says Japanese forces broke through the Russian left flank between Lieut General Count Keller and Gen Rennenkampff and were moving toward Mukden, but no official confirmation yet.
Moscow dispatch confirms report from Liao Yang that Japanese forces have breached the Russian left flank and are advancing toward Mukden. The development signals a major push in the ongoing campaign with strategic implications for the theater.
Information filed in Cripple Creek district court charges Pearl Skelton with murder and complicity in the Independence depot outrage on June 3. Similar charges will be filed against William A. Akreman F H Moloney A L Nugent and William Gaffney. Frank J. Hangs of the Western Federation of Miners denied guilt for the June 6 Roxie Magee killing in the Victor Street riots.
At Beechmont the Southern Pacific stockholders meeting represented 1,620,000 of 1,978,000 shares by proxies in Judge E P Humphrey's hands as chairman. A resolution to increase capital stock by 100,000,000 through preferred stock was adopted with Attorney J B Weaver as secretary. No other stockholders attended.
Paris dispatches report government officials believe Russia will release British and German merchantmen seized in the Red Sea to avert potential international complications. The information comes from sources in government quarters dated July 23.
General Kuroki's forces captured Kiao Tung on July 19 after heavy fighting that began July 18. Japanese casualties were 424. Russian losses estimated at 1,000. Russians shelled the Japanese with 32 guns as the assault moved to the center and flanks, ending with a Japanese rout of Russian forces and retreat in two directions.
The steamship Malacca, at Suda Bay Crete, will be inspected jointly by British and Russian consuls and released if no contraband of war bound for Japan is found. Russia agrees not to bring the Malacca before a prize court and promises no similar incidents. A damage claim will be filed later through the British embassy. The St. Petersburg cites the Malaccas captain’s failure to produce the cargo manifesto as the reason for seizing the ship.
Washington July 26 The Peruvian Legation in Lima confirms reports of a treaty between Brazil and Peru to establish a modus vivendi for the Acre region at the headwaters of the Yorua and Poruss rivers. Troops to be withdrawn as diplomacy seeks a permanent settlement.
Justice Brewer granted a writ of error to review Senator Joseph B. Burton’s conviction in St. Louis for accepting a fee for services before the post office department while a senator. The case will be argued in the Supreme Court likely this fall.
Washington July 26 The Panama canal commission reported that Panama has ratified the new government's monetary system aligning with the joint commission’s agreement. Panama is now a gold standard country.
London officials believe the British government will compel the Peninsular and Oriental liner Malacca to surrender after it was seized by the Russian cruiser Baltic. Admiral Dorville dispatches two fast cruisers to Port Said to confront the prize as it nears the Suez Canal, while Britain seeks to navigate Eastern waters without recognizing other powers’ warships.
Tokio reports the Vladivostok squadron has overhauled a Japanese steamer east of Tengar straits. The fate of the vessel is unknown, and the fleet plans potential raiding actions on Japan’s east coast before seeking Vladivostok or a Port Arthur junction, with warnings issued to shipping along Japan’s eastern coast.
A Chicago dispatch reports days of hard fighting near Tong Bebu eight miles east of Ta Tehe Kino. Rossian Joos reportedly won 2,100 in last night’s engagement while the Japanese gained 1,200. Japanese and Russians clash east of Hai Cheng as Kuropatkin’s front shifts. Main attack delayed pending supplies and reinforcements.
Tokyo reports July 19 that General Kuropatkin plans renewed efforts to retake Mo Tien positions deemed vital for army security in current lines. Rumor claims three Japanese torpedo boat destroyers sealed the Liao river where the Russian gunboat Sivoutch and a Rowian destroyer lie anchored.
Seven thousand people registered for Rosebud land here today in Yankton. The Milwaukee road split morning trains into six sections and evening trains into two. Total Yankton registrations exceed 40 000 and are expected to reach 60 000 before Saturday close. Forty six clerks are employed with plans to increase staff to handle crowd.
The United States informs Rungia of willingness to join Great Britain in protecting seals at the Kommander islands. Russia will likely announce its answer in a few days. The report notes the move is expected to strengthen international cooperation on sealing rights and conservation.
A Romian cruiser has just passed through from Odeasa with several guns covered with canvas on her deck. She carried torpedo tabea.
In London a broad cross section of prominent figures connected with the government criticizes Russia for its seizure of British vessels and its attack on British commerce. The Times Standard Morning Post and Daily Telegraph papers intensify pressure. Officials seek explanation to pacify aggrieved public and avoid harming future diplomacy.
The nine day strike of packing-house workers is settled after a conference among packers union officials and allied trades. A arbitration board will decide the dispute with all parties bound by its ruling. Workers will be reinstated within 45 days and may appeal unresolved cases to the board.
Dispatch from General Kuropatkin dated July 19 reports no major change since July 17. On July 18 Japanese forces of notable strength were seen moving toward Sikweyana along the Lino Yang Saimatera road against a Russian detachment. After two days of combat the Russian force retreated toward the village of Houtal a teve near Anping.
July 22 report from Ta Tehe Kian notes quiet on the ground except for Russian sharpshooters. Small Russian detachments creep out at night to mine the mountains, steal up to Japanese pickets in darkness, and hide in treetops to fire at dawn before the guards can react.
Paris July 22 The Temps reports the Windivostok squadron may pass the Straits of Twar wart with a mission to strike eastern Japanese coast cities or to intercept American merchant steamers supplying Japan via Yokohama port.
Tokio reports from the Japanese war office charging Russia with breaches of rules of warfare. The claim cites two incidents at a field hospital marked with a Red Cross flag, Russian fire on hospital personnel, and repeated killings and pillage allegations. Further charges are promised linked to General Kuroki's army.
London reports a Royal Portuguese or Russian crew detained the Waipara after a St Petersburg demanded a stop near Jebel Zugur in the Bel sea on July 15. The Waipara captain was held aboard four hours, then released after guaranteeing no arms on board. The St Petersburg also detained the Malaria on July 16 for carrying war materiel for Japan.
July 20 in Roottdale Pennsylvania the Citizoned Water company reservoir dam burst at midnight sending a flood of 800 million gallons down the valley. Earlier alarms saved hundreds of lives though the valley flooded soon after. Damages to machinery and reservoir cited at least 50000 with many buildings and crops swept away.
In Mexico City on July 20 the formal transfer of the Poporatepett volcano to New York capitalists is expected to close this week. The Inter-Ocean railway will haul its sulphur to Vera Cruz, with a potential landing price in New York around 48 dollars per ton. The move signals a reorganization and hints German directors withheld support for Standard against competing oil interests.
Hemmed in by a large blaze in Oroville California on July 20 firefighters reported the Kella View mine near La Porte lost its mill engine room and other buildings at the mouth of the big tunnel. A timber pile at the tunnel mouth caught fire threatening four miners working inside the timbered tunnel.
London reports that under July 17 dates the Jiji Bhimpoo editorial urges Britain to block any Turkish aid by allowing volunteer fleet steamers to occupy the Dardanelles. It asserts Britain must act under the Anglo-Japanese alliance to prevent such an arrangement.
Moonlit bands believed to face no government danger raided the Witt and Tangler area on July 20, driving off hundreds of sheep and cattle as they moved within miles of a major town yesterday. Local forces reportedly pursued the attackers.
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