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Newspaper
Heppner Times
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1904
Page
6
A condensed scan notes Col Breckenridge is dead and a wagonPay drop of 30000. Japan losses at Port Arthur are tallied around 10000 with other global war notes. Italy favors a Hague peace conference while Latin American ships worry Russia bids. The Frederick the Great statue is unveiled in Washington. Port Arthur battles, coal mine fatalities, elections, and naval budgets populate a sweeping world update with many named figures and places.
Early returns from most states indicate President Roosevelt will win a large popular plurality, estimated at about 2.8 million votes, the largest ever for any presidential candidate. Figures shown thus far are unofficial, with results nearly complete across the union.
Constantinople nov 17 American consul at Khartat Dr Thomas H Norton ordered to move toward the great Persian border to observe Turkish and Persian authorities as they arrest Kurdish murderers of Rev Dr W Larabee killed in April. Despite promises not to molest Bible sellers local Angora Trebizond and Ordu detain vendors and threaten others. Legation sends stronger note to the porte demanding compliance or the matter will go to Washington.
The torpedo boat destroyer Katetoropony reached Chefoo Nov 17 amid snow and high winds. Firing preceded her entry as she sought escape from Port Arthur under storm cover. AP reporter could not board. Chinese cruiser Hai Yang’s captain met with her commander before she moved to anchor alongside where Ryeshitemi lay last August prior to Japanese action.
Vancouver reports the Canadian Pacific steamer Athenian, once a U S transport, sailed with a contraband cargo for Japan. The vessel reportedly carries 500 tons of cotton to the Tokio arsenal. Fears arise for the ship’s safety as Roselaw alerts Saint Petersburg authorities.
Chicago November 21 four persons were killed and several injured when a series of explosions wrecked the Pyle Electric Headlight plant. The blasts shattered nearby buildings and threw workers from their feet as nine explosions in rapid succession set the plant ablaze. Property losses reached about 76000.
Portland reports yesterday's Grange gathering swelling toward 5000 as three final degrees were set to be conferred at the Empire theater this afternoon. Enthusiasm grew across sessions with no night meetings while committees filed reports. Armory hall opened after 6 for public receptions and informal chatter. G W F Gaunt of New Jersey delivered the annual address with peers from Connecticut New York Washington Missouri Delaware Colorado and Vermont presenting state reports.
St Petersburg reports a cautious Russian reply to the Hague conference plan. Moscow will not resent the proposal and may respond cordially when the war allows. Foreign Minister Lamedorff told the American chargé that Russia valued peace work and would have invited a second conference if not for the ongoing war.
Frank J. Hecker of Michigan resigns from the Panama Canal Commission citing ill health. In a letter to President Roosevelt he notes the canal zone climate is unfavorable to his health and accepts the president's regretful response.
The captain of the Ratuto destroyer reached Chefoo with a notice to disarm. He said the decision followed communications with St Petersburg. Authorities suspect Japanese cruisers have been near the port. a newly arrived steamer reported a Japanese war presence.
War dispatch from Chefoo cites General Fowler stating the Port Arthur defense is extremely critical as outer forts fall to Japanese. Three Japanese torpedo boat destroyers lie outside Chefoo harbor and the Modan crew of the torpedo boat destroyer blown up are transferring ore and supplies to a Chinese culver.
Bt Levin Nov 17 reports the final installment on a federal loan of 4.6 million dollars for the World’s Fair being paid into the U S Treasury today by exposition officials. This is the 11th payment.
Berlin dispatch reports Constantino Pasha states Turkey orders 100 artillery batteries from German French and English factories at a cost of ten million dollars. The Krupp company secures the largest contract.
Portland on November 18 reports rising attendance at the National Grange convention with heavy rain not dampening interest. Delegates anticipate the final degrees tomorrow and consider locations for next year’s meeting, with Washington DC Hartford Trenton and Milwaukee among contenders. Governor Pardee’s invitation to California is noted but unlikely due to travel costs. An Oregon State visit to Corvallis is planned with an imperial train for Tuesday.
A special committee named by President Haggenbarth will draft a new constitution and by laws for the National Livestock Association. Fred P. Johnson W. A. Harris Y Murdo McKensie and Alvin H. Sanders head the panel to report to a convention committee in January for a full reorganization plan. The convention will draw three members from each livestock sector to review the by laws and constitution as a basis for the final plan. Denver hosts the National Livestock commission meeting alongside three other associations, bringing about 400 commission men to the city. The effort aims to unify the industry and coordinate upcoming meetings.
London pier and shed of the Warren tine in Charlestown burned completely tonight. Oil wood pulp and other inflammables fed the blaze while firemen saved adjoining property. Hoosac tunnel grain elevator and White Star line pier narrowly escaped. North end of the city flooded with park and fre under control by midnight. Loss estimated at 600000 dollars, 500000 on freight.
Liban and Rowsin report the second division of the Rawian second Pee fis squadron sailing today. It includes cruisers Oleg Jeamrud Kion Dneiper and the auxiliary cruisers Kaban Terek Orel and torpedo boat destroyers Linny Rexith Gromki Gozny Progorlvy, previously St. Petersburg and Smolenak. The units aim to join Rear Admiral Voelkesam's squadron via the nez canal before entering Japanese waters.
Washington reports on high authority that Boore Tity Hitchcock will retire from the cabinet on March 4. He plans to relinquish the post without regard to a possible Senate bid from Missouri. Viewr HH Metcal is expected to move from commerce and labor to interior, replacing Hitchcock.
A moonlit report from Bhanghal dated November 19 says Japanese forces have crossed the Shakhe River, now frozen, signaling a possible general advance on the Rummian front and a battle near the Ikche area seems imminent.
Oregon City residents press Representative Huntley to correct widespread breaches of the salmon egging law. Complaints cite violations near a government hatchery and lack of enforcement by officials, with egg takings reaching over 1,000,000 in ten days and total eggs this season far exceeding prior figures. Local fishermen argue the industry is at risk if protection remains weak.
Pendleton notes show J W Chaney in town negotiating for a 2600 foot well drill. He has a 760 foot outfit and a gasoline engine but needs more power. At Furnish ranch a previous hole passed 700 feet dry while a new bore yielded water at 160 feet. Chaney plans a 20 horsepower unit for travel and prefers gasoline engines for ease of haul.
Farmers on winter and spring irrigated farms fill forms circulated by the Pendleton Commercial Association. Reports will be compiled into a general summary and sent to the government to urge continuation of the Umatilla irrigation project.
Pendleton reports four mills near capacity to fill local orders as rail shipments replace ocean routes. Little flour moves to the Orient while W. Byora dispatches fall product efforts across several countries. Small wheat bags are produced steadily with limited impact, and a bulk shipment via rail is now essential. An earlier purchase covered all grain tributary to Pendleton.
The Weston brickyard halted molding this week as heavy frosts hit. Workers finish the season’s tasks and burn several kilos. Manager Clark Nelson notes the year was unusually harsh on experienced staff.
The Milton-The Peacock milling company completed shipment of 4,000 wicks of Hour to Japan via Tacoma. The fret flour slipped from thin point to the Orient this
Oregon events list includes Oregon State Convention of County Clerks and Recorders in Portland from November 26 to 26, Oregon Good Roads Association in Salem December 13 to 15, Inland Empire Sunday School Institute in Pendleton January 80, and Oregon Y M C A convention in Salem November 26 to 27.
Maxwell mine on Rookeroek and its water power plant progress with an aerial tramway and 3,000 Inet Jong in course of construction. Five etanpa will operate all winter. Superintendent Al Gelwer of the Gem mine reports rich ore from the 500 foot level strike. Montecuma and Banker Hill are consolidated. Warren Cable named manager. A 1,200 foot tunnel will tap velo. Stolles of White wan mine returns from San Francisco to Des Moines trial news and work to resume on Knat matter.
Oriole Ort runs 464 and Gold Bag miners push toward depth with a 200 foot level drift planned. Luxonville Heaton and Haskell drive a tunnel on the lodge while sulphide ore pockets appear in a broken maze of ledge. a ton started, ore concentrations rising as the mill runs steadily and the compressor line extends to the Ball of the Wood.
Falom articles of incorporation list West Coast Lumber and Timber Company in Portland with $500000 and Allen Brown True Cacaphor William W Brown Huntington D Pier Jester EB Watson. Bend Water Light & Power Company in Bend with $10000 A L Goole Willie George C Kraineman W E Guerin Jr. Wright Mercantile Company Union with $60000 Joseph Wright M F Wright John M Rows Kt Robinson Cheese Company Tillab rook with $10000 John RK Harter R Robinson C W Talmage
The state awarded contracts to furnish wood for institutions with several formal quantities of first-growth fir. Prices named range from 3.20 to 3.50 per unit across Reform select, penitentiary, Alman, and other suppliers. Some bids for the Capitol building, Blind School, and Mute School were rejected as prices fell outside accepted ranges.
Several cars of potatoes are shipped to market this week. Growers receive $10 a sack for their crop with a ready market. The largest field covers 40 acres and lies on Weaton mountain.
Balem Governor Chamberlain sought extradition from South Dakota's governor for George W Ditty charged with stealing a horse at Echo Oregon in Umatilla county last May.
A Wasco Oregon company purchased a 2160 pound one year old French draft stallion for 4000 dollars. Pendleton agent A Colling for the McLaughlin Brog importers recently returned from Wallin Walla after scouting for a depot for their harres and completing the deal.
Northwest wheat markets in Portland Walla Walla and Tacoma Bluestem show prices around 78 to 87 cents with bids listed for bluestem and related varieties including Shevalley Ke Colfax Club and 750 units noted. Trading notes indicate modest activity across lines and regional price signals.
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