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Newspaper
Heppner Times
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1904
Page
2
A compact survey notes Japan resenting war news suppression, Manchuria battles, 1905 St Louis fair clone, New York city registration near 689k, French favoring Hague peace, and Vladivostok prize rulings. Also reports train robber confession, Greeks and Bulgarians clash, fires in Gordon and Bransford, and various military maneuvers across Asia and Europe.
A World Special from Washington reports a strong band is needed to avert rupture with Panama and a scandal over the canal commission. The Barr ett report reveals friction, possible removals, and alleged leaks to favored firms as Secretary Taft seeks to restore relations and probe commissioners.
New Orleans reports a severe labor shortage across Louisiana affecting both plantation work and levee projects. Forty nine state and district levee contracts await workers, with many to finish by January 1 but unable to hire. Agents seek hands in the city as Italian immigrants arrive aboard the Liguria and join rural labor competition. Country Negroes are moving to the city, cited as a factor in the scarcity.
A Cheloo based special to the Daily News cites a camp-follower now in Cheloo from Danny reporting Japanese casualties near Port Arthur totaling about 60,000. The account claims Mikado troops repeatedly attacked strong fortifications, suffered heavy machine gun fire, and that some believe the Japanese may attempt to storm the inner forts and citadel this month.
About 200 armed men, thought to be Panamanian dissidents, were sighted near Culebra threatening action against the Panama government. American canal zone authorities dispatched marines to determine their purpose. Rumors of a inland skirmish with casualties circulate without confirmation.
Washington reports Assistant Secretary Darling said no advices had been received at the navy department about a skirmish between United States marines and Panamans on the isthmus. He noted any dispatches would likely be sent to the department and not delivered until morning. The navy reportedly has about 450 marines on the isthmus, viewed as a sufficient force to handle potential difficulties.
Five officers battled three men at a Pine Street residence tied to a Centralia Illinois train robbery. Vaughn was arrested after leaving the house, then the detectives entered the room where a volley of gunfire wounded or killed several officers and suspects.
Washington reports a formal Japanese protest received through Minister Takahiri. The protest targets Russian troops in Manchuria wearing Chinese clothing to replace worn garments as cold weather nears. The U.S. State Department has forwarded the protest to Spencer Eddy for presentation to Russia via the American embassy in St. Petersburg.
Supplies from Bay City and San Francisco report Major Devol has orders from Washington making San Francisco the main supply point for western troops. Western depots are to be abolished and about 15,000 troops in the western U S Alaska and the Philippines will be served from one station in this city. One year of supplies will be kept on hand.
British Thibetan force headquarters with two mounted infantry companies is snowbound at Pari near Boutan Thibet. The march through Pari Jong Pose occurred in a blinding snow storm and the camp was set. Two men died during the night as snow drifts and road obstructions threaten to trap the force there.
A Kiel dispatch reports from the Russian Ages that battleships and large cruisers will move to Madeim to coal then sail for the Far East via the Cape of Good Hope. Smaller vessels head through the Suez Canal. The fleet will reassemble at the Sunda Islands and proceed to Viadivestok.
Crowds celebrate General Kurypatkin resuming the offensive and the czar naming day. Newsboys hawk editions shouting Great Russian victory as rain dampens mood. crowds glance at changes in war fortunes with cautious relief. Emperor names heir as cadet corps chief and issues pensions and promotions to Turkish Russian war veterans.
Mukden dispatch reports the Russian army advancing despite rain and flooded rivers. Fords are impassable with no bridges and supplies delayed. Japanese left flank reportedly driven back with heavy losses as a Russian regiment is harried to finish the rout. Fighting occurred on both sides of the Mandarin road.
The Standard reports a Vienna dispatch claiming a Cunard liner carrying 2200 emigrants, departed Fiume last week, sank off the Spanish coast in a storm. London and Liverpool officials found no corroborating news, and The Standard notes the rumor without endorsing it.
Denver reports the year long coal miners strike in district 15 of the United Mineworkers is nearly closed. Communities are emptying, tents taken down, workers seek new jobs and clearance cards issued to all on strike as of October 12. Election leaders for district 15 are Robert Smith for president and Harry Douthwaite for secretary, with both incumbents not seeking re election.
Labor Commissioner Hoff reports Chinese and Japanese living costs with per month figures and share of American goods. Governor Chamberlain cites a U S Great Britain treaty on missing heirs and probate notices to county judges for interstate estate distributions.
The Oregon Agricultural College expands the cadet battalion into a regiment due to rising student attendance. The unit grows from 250 to about 580, forming four infantry companies, a cavalry detachment, artillery, a signal corps, and a regimental band under a lieutenant colonel. The infantry units have 64 men each, the cavalry detachment plans 24, artillery teams include two field pieces with horses and 16 personnel, while the signal corps and band officers are newly selected under the new reorganization.
Athensa but littl of Athena e lu troenke crop of wheat remains in the warehouses. The Preston Parton Milling company purchased about 120000 bushels at Adane Eastland and Athens and have their warehouses filled to capacity. The elevator could not be used this season due to its unfinished condition and lack of machinery. Once power is available a portion of the bins will be put into immediate use.
Eugene born contractor Eugene-W T Canell finished improvements on the road to Blue river and returned home. Two months of labor with a large crew and much good timber along the McKenzie river produced a well done mountain road. Cost to county and contributors nears $6,000.
On Alaska Day at the world’s fair the 87th anniversary of Alaska’s transfer to the United States was observed. A bust of William Henry Seward, the secretary of state who arranged the purchase, was unveiled in the Alaska pavilion. Francia Lemoine Loring of New York City presented the bust, Governor John G. Brady of Alaska responded, and several dignitaries gave addresses.
The local land office received instruction to withdraw 276 480 acres from all forms of entry connected with the Milk river irrigation project. The tract lies northwest of Havre, extending irregularly from the Great Northern line to the international boundary, including part of the Jaken reservoir sites and Milk river lands.
A letter from the office of the supervising architect in Washington requests details on the space and rent currently occupied by the post office and land office in Oregon City. Locally this is seen as evidence that federal authorities are examining the use of a government building.
Berlin reports the German Red Cross will build a hospital atarkutis in Siberia and equip it with military ambulance trains after a Russian delegate visit. Negotiations are under way for a similar aid to Japan.
Seattle shipping circles and supply houses are paralyzed by a Washington DC announcement that all army depots in the Western third of the United States except San Francisco are to be closed. The move would shift Alaska and Philippine Island business from Seattle to San Francisco merchants, ending Seattle’s small government trade run for the past two years.
Monmouth Riddell Bros breeding pure bred Angora goats sent stock to St Louis and entered for premium prizes. They won a first sweepstakes on the kid and a fourth on buck kid as they continue improving their stock by adding only a few breeds for a model herd.
At the request of the Russian Red Crown society Italy will forward medicine bandages and fraite to Manchuria. The aid aims to alleviate suffering in the region amid the ongoing Manchurian crisis and anti Russian tensions.
Pittsburg Oct 20 The Allegheny Coal Company directors decided to expand operations at Harwich mines next Saturday, a move that will depopulate a village of about 1000 people.
A new spur of the Corvallis eastern railroad is under construction above Detroit. The one mile line runs from just north of Detroit toward the Breiten bush river through timber, aiding Cortis Lumbering Company to secure logs for its mill at Mill City.
Pendleton-Rugg brothers plan to feed 0,000 sheep for winter and 5,000 more on their farm east of town for spring mutton. About 4,000 will range on a west farm near Pilot Rock and be kept for wool next season. They own 13,000 acres in Union county and 4,000 acres between Bircheroek and Battercreek for summer range and winter feeding. Old ewes bring high prices, with young ewes up to 2.76 each, and there is steady demand for sheep though none to sell this fall. They will keep their shearing and spring plans.
In Oregon City a Wikcraring company completed oil burning gasifiers at the woolen mill and will use petroleum fueled systems in major local mills. The switch reduces wood demand and cordwood dealers face the need to seek new markets as roughly 6,000 cords were used annually by nearby factories.
Lyman, superintendent of the educational exhibit for the Lewh and Clark fair, will meet Wachers of Clackamas county at the county courthouse to arrange an exhibit of educational work for the 105 exposition. The county aims to present an educational exhibit at the Lewin and Clark fair. The county display at the St. Louis fair compared favorably with others.
Packing houses closed across the region with Freewater to limp produce. Walla Walla Produce Co excludes, packing low quality winter apples for Fargo. Prices drop as wormy fruit floods market while growers seek better returns amid disappointing season.
A large labor effort extends the Hudson Bay Irrigation ditch into the Hudson Bay country northwest of Milton. Its completion is planned for next season. A second force creates a ditch to drain excess water from the ditch area, improving drainage locally.
Rain in recent days lets farmers begin codling and harrowing work. An area of wheat is to be fall sown this season marking early field activity by agricultural interests.
Northwest wheat markets report price quotes for bluestem at 75 to 76 cents per bushel in Portland and Tacoma regions. Offers include 805g and 70e to 76e ranges, with clubs and collective listings from G. Colfax and Tacoma Blueviem noted alongside market flavor.
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