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Newspaper
Heppner Times
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1904
Page
6
Indications point to a long war between Russia and Japan with reports of Japanese victories and strategic moves near Port Arthur. Mentioned are Port Arthur supply status, Viceroy Alexieff, Grand Duke Nicholas, Yalu fighting losses, and a potential new leadership change in Russia.
Passengers from the steamer Petrarch report Russians began evacuating Niu Chwang with some guns and troops already gone. Japanese railway cut remains unconfirmed. observers note Russian retreat toward Liao Yang and preparations to depart on short notice as civil and military authorities meet.
May 10 dispatches warn of Russia’s strategic confusion after Japanese capture of Feng Wang Cheng on May 6 and details on 2897 casualties in the Yalu fighting. Kuroki’s position prompts speculation on his next move, with potential routes assessed for flanking or westward advance toward Liao Yang.
The Lewis and Clark exposition government board, meeting in St Louis on May 10, chooses the Guilds Lake peninsula as the preferred site for the government buildings. The panel, chaired by Themiore A. Bingham with Major William C. Fox as secretary, plans to send a representative to Portland to compare sites and arrange exhibit relocation. Portland building slated for November 1, with St Louis exhibits moving directly.
Secretary Shaw signed a treasury warrant for 40 million dollars to be paid to J. P. Morgan & Co. as disbursing agents for the Panama canal purchase. The sum is by far the largest warrant issued by the government, eclipsing the 7.2 million paid for Alaska in 1868.
Peru's general staff mobilizes two line battalions and one battery of machine guns to Alto Juran via the Amueya River to repel any Brazilian forces. Another battalion with two machine guns moves to Chandlens on the Purus River to defend sovereignty. Iquitos is placed in defense.
A severe snowstorm blankets Leadville and surrounding hills with about three feet of snow. The weather halted travel and continued through the night with more snowfall expected, though there was no report of structural damage.
May 9 dispatch reports Japan gains foothold on the Liao Tung peninsula landing at Pitsewo and Cape Terminal, severing Port Arthur lines. Viceroy Alexieff, Grand Duke Boris, and staff narrowly escape capture as Port Arthur plans evacuation. Japanese force totals about 30,000. Russian garrison 10,000 to 15,000. Mobilization of reserves planned. Lake Baikal ferry service resumes aiding front rush.
The article notes rising concern in St Peters and Mercantile circles over China’s stance near the Yalu as Russia monitors Pekin’s neutrality. Reports from Russian minister at Vekin say Beijing aims to preserve neutrality while suppressing anti foreign agitation. Russia and other powers warn against anti foreign movements, urging restraint and unified influence on Pekin.
Philadelphia cities approve a plan to escort the Liberty Bell to St Louis with a 24 member joint committee and a $15,000 appropriation. The bell will tour principal cities of the Louisiana Purchase before placement in the Pennsylvania Building at the fair guarded by Philadelphia police.
A telegram from H. M. Simpson secretary of the Victor Fuel Company in Pobelo reports the southern coal field strike is declared off. No details, but it is believed the UMW national group failed to support the strikers. No word from headquarters.
A telegram from Camden Oklahoma reports a tornado begun at Helena and passing Timberlake to Alwa. It destroyed crops and wrecked houses along a mile and a half width while timber and other structures collapsed. No lives were lost though damage was severe in the Timberlake area.
St Petersburg reports Vice Admiral Togo's fleet near Port Arthur and Japanese transports at Pitsewo, with Russian defense planned to block landing. The war commission concluded without public notice as authorities weigh bombardment risk and rail movement to move troops toward the Liaotung peninsula.
Washington May 7 The Mitchell amendment to the Indian appropriation bill gives Oregon the right to make indemnity selections on school lands within the Klamath reservation base Secretary Hitchcock directed reconsideration of four previously disapproved lists No 104 Burns 270 acres No 167 8 495 acres No 181 4 00 acres and No 261 The Dalles 6 517 acres These actions set a precedent for similar pending appeals and future dispositions by the General Land Office through Commissioner Richards
Berlin reports extreme anxiety among Russian military authorities over saving the Yalu army stores. Roads are 60 bad, allowing only five miles of wheeled transport daily. Fear grows that Japanese forces will capture Feng Wang Chen stores. Dispatches hint at no change in the situation and London has not confirmed landing plans on Liao Tung Peninsula.
Fifty thousand workers in Chicago’s building trades face unemployment within 48 hours if no settlement is reached between the union of lime and cement workers and employers. About 1,000 teamsters hauling building and street materials were locked out as the union called a strike in two cases, halting work on several buildings.
A Halifax gunnery expert tested a new fire control device in Victoria on May 7. Battery 64 Royal Garrison Artillery, last year’s champion on the field, fired 26 rounds in one minute with a 12 pounder breech loader and hit the target 20 times.
Santa Fe officials announce a resumption of shop work from Topeka to the Pacific. Shops are running with a fall complement of men. Union machinists have left in many places but their positions will be filled by week’s end.
An Albany orchardist reports Linn county prune and pear crops severely damaged by a late frost after a warm spell. Embryo fruit shows yellowing, promising heavy drop and substantial losses, with only apples possibly remaining sound. Further frosts could threaten the apple crop as well.
President W N Ferrin sails for Chicago and Eastern cities to promote Pacific University. He expects stronger finances and predicts several new buildings by mid year including a large gymnasium an exhibition hall and a dedicated home for literary societies and related groups.
A deep Bonanza mine strike in the Greenhorn district yielded over five tons of ore on the 1200 foot level, producing about 44000 in gold. The mine plans no disclosure, while specialists note pockets are rare below the surface. The shaft reached 800 feet within a year, boosting belief in deeper deposits nearby.
Grant Key of Cricket Flat near Elgin has pursued serial navigation for years and now claims a cloud journey is possible with his flying machine. He has ordered engines and is erecting a large shed on a flat near his home to assemble the various parts of the apparatus for the St Louis exposition contest in La Grande Union county.
The Oregon City jury ruled for the plaintiff in the replevin suit of Oregon Iron & Steel Company versus Ellis Hughes over a meteorite found near the city last winter. The disputed mass weighed about ten tons and was the largest meteorite ever found in the United States with only one larger specimen existing globally. This marks the second such case tried in the United States.
Tillamook county dairies expect a larger butter output this year due to abundant high quality grass feed. Delayed grass growth earlier in the season has given way to healthy herds and milch cows now in good condition, forecasting improved production.
Balem Banker A. Bush donated 2000 dollars to aid the erection of a medical department building at Willamette University. The project is planned for the university camp and is expected to cost about 16 dollars upon completion.
A special La Grande city council meeting chose J. J. Satler’s design for the two story city hall with a stone basement, 83 by 01 feet, featuring a two room office suite and vaults for water superintendent and city recorder records. The building aims to be among the finest of its kind in Kawterm Oregon.
The Weir Pendleton poster ranch sale of the Wade bankruptcy estate occurred last week with property selling above appraised values. Foster ranch on the Umatilla river west of Pendleton led bids by R.N. Stanfield for 8700 dollars, appraised at 5000. Dixie stock ranch went to J. B. McCloud for 8050 dollars. the 21000-acre ranch is noted as one of the county’s largest. City property also sold well.
The Corvallis Poultry Association is formed to hold a poultry show in Corvallis on December 8 9 and 10. A permanent organization committee and a membership committee are named, with another meeting in two weeks. Prominent business and poultry men back the movement and the upcoming show is expected to be successful.
Ashland records show rainfall for the season reaching nearly 26 inches, exceeding the 23 year average of about 14.13 inches per season per official Weather Bureau data. The unusually heavy rainfall underscores a record season for the city and prompts attention from local weather observers.
Market listings from Portland show a wide range of commodities with quoted prices per ton per cental per dozen or per pound. Wheat, barley, flour, and rye flour prices appear alongside vegetables, fruits, and dairy products with figures for varieties, weights, and quality grades.
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