Massive San Diego steel plant planned and other 1904 items
Immense steel plant to be erected in San Diego. Andrew Carnegie gives 5 million for education. U S asks Russia to treat Japanese noncombatants kindly. Germany supports Russia over Chinese troops. Georgia Republicans nominate an African American candidate for Congress. C H Markham named Southern Pacific manager. Captain Piper criticizes Chicago police. Panama Canal work to begin around June. Tawney pushes federal funding controls for the 1905 fair. Sully the cotton king suspended. Japan pledges protection for foreigners at Fus an. Senate confirms Wood as major general. Port Arthur bombardments unchanged. Russians arrest Coreans. Pinchot urges forestry exhibit at the 1905 fair. Hearst seeks committee to probe trusts. Booker Washington on taxpayer support aiding Negroes. Postmaster regulations required before handling unusual business funds. Russian fleet returns to Port Arthur. BritainFrance settle Newfoundland fisheries. Japan lands third force in Corea. Russians to evacuate or not at Port Arthur remains unclear. Tillman reports postmaster corruption. Jerome aims to jail Canfield. Vanderbilt testimony sought. Russian torpedo boat hits mine at Port Arthur. four saved. Vladivostok fleet heads to Russia. Dem leader Williams blasts post office dept. New York DA aims to imprison Canfield. seeks law change for Vanderbilt testimony. Moscow naval events and postal issues dominate updates. Large Russian war fund subscriptions pour in. A Chicago barn murder suspect confesses to two more killings. Japanese command claims Port Arthur damage. Anarchist trial witnesses harass Mrs McKinley. Army site selections for camps approved. California site San Luis Obispo County, 22,000 acres at $500,000. Makaroff plans bold action. Rawlins denies Mormon ties.
Interior plans to minimize timber land fraud
Washington reports that the interior department will use existing laws to curb fraud without new legislation. It notes attempts to modify the timber and stone act and the lieu land law failed, with political deals blocking repeal. Survey requests by nonresident pretenders are denied as surveys require bona fide settlers.
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Washington
Congress
Public Lands Commission
Interior Department
Land Office
Department
Oregon
Idaho
Fleets To Join Near Vladivostok Port Arthur Quest
Reports from St. Petersburg on March 22 say Russia may have repaired a rift between Pacific squadron divisions. Admitalty and Vice Admiral Makaroff viewed separation as a weak point and may risk operations to reunite forces. Sightings of seven ships prompt speculation they could be Captain Reitzenstein's cruiser division near Port Arthur after crossing the Corea Strait.
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St. Petersburg
Vladivostok
Russia
Pacific
Admiralty
Makaroff
Far East
Genaan
Reitzenstein
Lena
Lip
Port Arthur
Cores Strait
Turmoil in Berlin Treaty Talks on Armenian Suppression
In Paris March 22 officials expect stronger representations from France and other Berlin signatories to Turkey over the Sultan's plan to suppress and possibly exterminate Armenians. Government sources indicate substantial information on the troubles and Turkey's intent, though some atrocity reports may have been exaggerated.
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Paria
France
Turkey
Panama Debates Monetary Standard Ahead of Canal Decision
In Panama on March 22, the nationalist assembly shows a split over currency. Gold standard supporters appear to hold a majority, while conservatives favor a bimetallic system where two silver dollars equal one gold dollar. U.S. stance could tilt the outcome as gold adoption would raise canal construction costs.
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Panama
United States
Long Distance Wireless Telegraph Breaks Records
The signal corps of the army now communicates daily by wireless telegraphy between Fort Schuyler and Wright, a distance of 07 miles. This is the longest distance covered by wireless telegraphy. Transmission speeds range from 10 to 30 messages a minute. Equipment will be shipped to Nome Alaska as soon as weather permits.
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Washington
Signal Corpe
Army
Forte Schuyler
Wright
Nome
Michaels
Alaska
Troops Too Active in China Demand Recall by Moscow
London March 21 The Standard reports Russian minister to China Paul Lessar renewed protest against Chinese forces outside the Great Wall and warned Russia may act as if China abandons neutrality in favor of Japan. He threatened Russian troops would march on Pekin if China moves. China reportedly refused to recall troops. Rumors persist of fleets from Port Arthur and Vladivostok attempting to join.
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London
the Standard
Tien"Tein
Paul Lessar
China
Great Wall
Russia
Japan
Pekin
British submarine sinks after collision with liner near Nab
Portsmouth March 21 A German style submarine boat A 1 was sunk off the Nab light ship by the Berwick Castle liner from East London South Africa and 11 crew including Lieutenant Mansergh were drowned. The liner reported striking a torpedo and witnesses saw a torpedo-like shape in the water. The submarine, one of the newest but a poor diver, carried gasoline in tanks and the crew perished likely from suffocation after being unable to escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
England
Donal Curry
Mansergh
King Edward
Prince of Wales
Berwick Castle
London
South Africa
Insurance Trust Unites N B Fire Underwriters
The National Board of Fire Insurance Underwriters and United fire insurers in the United States and abroad agree to uniform rates and legislation. A central board will handle technical work, replacing local and state boards. A seven member committee will implement plans and levy assessments to raise 100000 dollars annually.
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Philadelphia
the Inquirer
National Board of Fire Insurance Underwriters
New York City
New York
Great Building Strike Looms in New York City
On March 21 a strike by twenty thousand bricklayers and laborers and about two thousand ironworkers risks spreading, potentially involving about one hundred thousand men if no settlement is reached. Employers, seeing little chance of an agreement, prepare for a follow-on strike. Other union members face unemployment due to halted construction and express indignation.
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New York
Cuba Authorized to Make Loan in Havana
Havana reports Boeyer & Co of New York questioned the U S government about Cuba’s 96 million dollar loan for revolutionary war veterans. The reply indicated Cuba is fully authorized to proceed with closing the bonds under the contract and in line with the party amendment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Havana
Boeyer & Co
New York
United States
President Signs Supply Bill Into Law
Washington march 21 the president today signed the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill the second of the big supply measures to become law despite limited details in the report the action highlights a major federal funding package engaging all three branches.
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Washington
Subcommittee Favors Lewin and Clark Exposition Substitute
Washington March 10 The house subcommittee on industrial arts and expositions reports a substitute for the Lewin and Clark exposition bill totaling 450000. It allocates 250000 for a government exhibit 75000 for a government building erection 175000 for exhibits for Alaska the Philippines Hawaii the Orient and Oceanic regions and 250000 for an Alaska exhibit in addition to prior Alaska exhibit funding for St Louis A possible forestry building appropriation may be added later. The measure provides free admission for foreign articles and creates a government board to manage the exhibit with a fish commission exhibit and life saving station. The subcommittee may authorize 250000 in souvenir gold dollars to be minted and sold to earn revenue. The panel seeks no Sunday closing cut and may strike the Platt Sunday closing amendment in the full committee. Chairman Tawney notes Portland’s 450000 shows greater leverage than similar sums elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Alaska
St. Louis
Fish Commission
Exposition Corporation
Tawney
Portland
Henaus
Buffalo
Philippines
The
Orient
Seal bill advance seeks revision of North Pacific rules
Washington March 19 Senate committee on foreign relations authorizes Senator Foraker to report favorably on Dillingham Alaska seal bill. It aims to revise rules for fur seals in open waters Behring Sea under Behring Sea arbitration, to restore industry and reduce nursing mother killings, with talks planned with Russia and Japan.
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Washington
Dillinghams
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Foraker
Tawney
Minnesota
United States
Great Britain
North Pacific Ocean
Behring Sea
Paris
High Seas
Aball
Ruela
Japan
Settlers Granted Title In Overlap Lands
Washington March 10 Senator An keny and Representative Jones received letters from General Counsel Bonn of the Northern Pacific railway stating the company will deal liberally with bona fide settlers on lands within the overlap limits. Settlers who settled in good faith before July 1 1804 and have built homes will be allowed under the act of 1498 to retain title.
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Washington
Ankeny
Jones
Bonn
Northern Pacific Railway
Limita
Spreme Court
Chinese railway asks Pekin for troop transport line
Pekin March 19. Rumian commin ariat officers have asked Chinese railway officials at Hein Min Tun for permission to use their line for transporting troops and stores. Officials reply that the matter has many difficulties and must be referred to Pekin. They were also asked about buying fodder and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Rumian
Hein Min Tun
No Hope for Mrs Miles in Washington Home
Mrs Miles wife of Lieutenant General Nelson A Miles retired lies in her Washington home in critical condition. Some improvement is noted today but no hope for recovery is held out.
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Washington
Mre. Miles
Nelson A. Miles
North Bend Sets Build Boom With Box and Milk Plants
North Bend begins construction on a box factory to produce 15,000,000 feet of timber annually for boxes, funded by a San Francisco capitalist at a cost of 5 500 and employing 75. A condensed milk plant is also planned by George L. Bickel and KE. J Seeley with 40 workers, capable of doubling capacity as milk supply grows. Sites donated by L. J. Simpson with local cash subsidies. Other mills and shops operate. payroll exceeds 26 000 monthly. New corporations include Crayne Linle Irrigation, Leona Mills, Modern Confectionery, Merchants' Town and Trust, Prosper Canning, Reckard & Co., Peg Leg Mining, Portland Are and Lock, Medford Furniture, Lavelle Brothers, Pacific Coast Advertising, Washington County Publishing, Pacific States Mercantile, Greenback Gold Mining.
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North Bend
San Francisco
L. J. Simpson
Simpson Lumber Company
Plana
North Bend Woolen Mille
Sash and Door
Balcom
Crayne-Linle Irrigation Company
Pendleton
Leona Mills Lumber Company
Leona
Douglas County
Modern Confectionery Company
Portland
Merchants’ Lown and Trust Company
Prosper Canning Paren Proaper
Peg Leg Mining and Milling Company
Portland @are and lock company
Portland Cafe Company
Medford Furniture Company
Medford
Lavelle Brothers & Co
Albany
Pacific Coast Advertising Company
Washington County Publishing Company
Haines Creamery Nears Completion in Eastern Oregon
The Haines creamery in eastern Oregon is nearly finished and ready for operation. The main building spans about 24,240 feet with a north side engine room and a 14 by 14 foot refrigerator for butter storage. Capacity is 1,000 pounds of high grade butter per day, though not yet at full output. E D Severance oversees operations with W J Harlow in charge of butter making. Machinery is up to date and includes a 600 pound churning capacity powered by a lewish horsepower boiler and a Victor combination churn and worker.
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E. D. Severance
W. J. Harlow Han
Beets Planting Underway by Amalga Company
Ground preparation for beet planting by the Amalga company is progressing in this area. Planting aims to start soon, with beets maturing two to three weeks earlier here than in La Grande, allowing a longer run for the sugar factory. The company offers the same price for beets here as at the factory.
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Eeho
Amalgamated Angar Company
Grand Ronde
la Grande
Creamery Buys Prosperity in 1903 Oregon City
In 1903 Clear Creek creamery, a cooperative on the Clackamas near Oregon City, produced 41 261 pounds of butter. The price averaged 20 cents per pound to patrons, or 264 cents when butter was sold, with production costs at 2 5 cents per pound. The business shows growth.
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Oregon City
Clear Creek Creamery Company
Clackamas Rivers
Thin Guty
Forest Grove Subsidy Plan For Electric Road
At a Forest Grove meeting citizens heard a proposition by Mesere Heidel Sewell and Shate of Hillsboro to subsidize the West Side electric road from Portland to Forest Grove. The proposal sought 100000, 26000 to be raised at Hillsboro and 25000 locally with the balance in Portland. A committee was named to guard Forest Grove interests and to appoint solicitors.
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Forest Grove
Mesere
Heidel
Sewell
Shate
Hilleboro
Weet Aide
Portland
Inheritance Tax Opinion on Out-of-State Property
Attorney General Crawford issues an opinion at the request of State Treasurer Moore holding that under the inheritance tax law personal property located outside the state is subject to taxation as part of the estate’s other property.
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Balerm
Crawford
Moore
Colorado promoter seeks Oregon City plant for fruit ladders
A visitor from Colorado urged the Oregon City board of trade to attract a plant manufacturing fruit ladders presses and other horticultural apparatus. The local Commercial Organization is evaluating the proposal and will work to secure the industry for Oregon City. The promoter requests no bonus and favors the city as a suitable location.
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Oregon City
Colorado
Flair Exhibit for St Louis Fair Showcases Salmon Life Stages
Antonia Superintendent Nick Hansen of the Chinook hatchery completed and shipped a unique exhibit for the fisherien department at the St Louis fair. Glass tubes display salmon eggs and fry to illustrate stages from egg to river ready fry.
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Antonia
Nick Hansen
Chinook, Hatchery
Fisherien
St. Louis Fair
Ice plant to open in Ashland within six weeks
A cold storage facility and ice plant in Ashland will be operated by a company led by F. L. Nelson and Fred M. Carter, formerly with the electric light company. They have finalized arrangements and expect operations to begin within six weeks.
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Ashland
F. L. Nelson
Fred M. Carter
The
Electric Light Company
Polk Land Brings 50 Dollars Per Acre Near Independence
Independence resident M. W. Mix bought 71 acres of land three miles north of Independence from Mr. Leeson at 50 dollars per acre. The property is described as desirable, well cultivated, and all under cultivation.
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Independence
M. W. Mix
Leeson
Portland Markets Wheat and produce prices at a glance
Market listings show wheat rates for Walla Walla and valley barley around 21 to 25 per ton. Flour and hard wheat items price per barrel or ton, with grain, hay, vegetables, fruits, dairy and poultry prices across multiple Oregon regions. Numerous entries cover cheese, butter, eggs, bacon, and wool with varied unit measures and regional terms.
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Walla Walla
Graham
Elover
Egge
Oregon
Echolee Creamery
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