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Newspaper
Junction City Bulletin
Location
Junction City, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
6
Review of notable events from the past week includes Kruger at The Hague with Boer agents, King Edward distributing medals, a coal mine entombing thirty in Pennsylvania, and U S stance on Chinese indemnity. Other items report a Salem convict facing gallows, machinists strike stalemate, New Orleans exports, a Vancouver bank dividend, Oklahoma tornado losses, Manila mint plans, a Klondike nugget found, and Boer war arbitration moves.
A double header freight wreck at Vestal near Binghamton, New York triggered a massive dynamite blast in a stationary car. Six men were killed and three fatally injured as trains were blown apart and windows shattered for miles.
An imperial edict issued June 6 says rebels remain in Cebu and due to hot weather and the Dowager Empress's age the court's return to Pekin is postponed to September 1. Astrologers call September 1 a lucky day to begin the journey.
Major W. H. Daly surgeon on General Miles staff in Porto Rico shot himself at home. He died from a temple wound and lay in a bathroom pool with an 88 calibre revolver nearby. A widower aged 59, he had insomnia and had gained medical prominence for his Cuban war beef inquiry report.
The Independence sailed in moderate breeze and smooth bay water, spreading more canvas than before. She maintained an average three point windward course, footed quickly, and tacked in about 20 seconds, with no accidents aside from a torn mainsail rent.
June 11 report says the government ship voyage to Siberia for reindeer is canceled for the season. Lieutenant Berthoff, who crossed Kusai a year ago to gather a herd, will be left stranded until next July. Dr. Shel den Jackson expects Berthoff to face starvation or death while awaiting rescue after next June due to ice barriers.
H D Winhoff, a prospector, arrived from Stevens County with a gold brick valued at 854 dollars. He refused to disclose how the specimen was secured, noting it was crudely extracted from exceptionally rich ore and molded in a babbitt ladle.
Jamestown in Cape Colony has fallen to Boer forces. Judge Taft slated as first governor of the Philippine islands. Chinese emperor plans a European trip next year.
Summaries of state events and developments include the Linn County W T U convention planned for the first week in August in Prairie City, debates on bonding Marion and Umatilla districts, a Coos county coal discovery near Lampey Creek, and a proposed move of a district 02 schoolhouse. Reports mention mining yields at Bonanca and a 38 dollar Pine Creek nugget, weather in La Grande, and Agr College commencement with 35 graduates. Cattle theft protection efforts, railroad extension to Whitney, and the Lane County Veterans Association meeting in Eugene are noted. Investigations into John Stanley’s death in Salem and July Fourth oration by Governor Geer at Baker City round out the items. Cherries in Marion County show lower yields but good size and quality potential.
Wheat to barley and hay values listed for the region with 61 to 62 cents per bushel for wheat premium grades and various per ton, per pound, and per dozen prices for grains, hay, hops, wool, butter, eggs, cheese, poultry, potatoes, mutton, veal, beef, and related farm commodities. Includes regional markings for Oregon and valley areas.
Washington reports Professor Willis L Moore condemns French hail protection methods as a popular delusion. He warns against bombardment schemes and urges focus on mutual insurance against crop leaves and natural weather limits. He cites recent rainmaking trials and disallows U S adoption of such devices.
Washington reports the United States will not participate in a joint guaranty for the Chinese indemnity. The note cites constitutional limits on the president and notes diplomatic anxiety over possible outcomes. Some powers may proceed with a concert of guarantors, others seek direct US-Chinese arrangements.
The Pekin scene shifts as foreign troops plan a mid month withdrawal except Japanese forces. The Japanese government will send reliefs while Voyron keeps one French brigade in China. British shipping schedules aim for end of September evacuations to India via ten transports.
Thirteen thousand dollars of the gold coin stolen from the First National Bank on May 24 has been recovered. The coins were found in the vault of an outhouse at a city hotel near the looted bank where Stewart Jelats boarded. The recovered $8,000 plus the new find equals all the gold recovered to date. The remaining $5,800 in currency is still sought by detectives.
Rescue parties entered Pittsburg Coal Company shaft No 2 at Port Royal on the Youghiogheny river after a mine fire began from an explosion. About 50 men were inside, with several later overcome by after damp. additional blasts were heard as four volunteers went down shafts 1 2 and 3 but no word returned. Smoke and danger continued as authorities debated flooding the mine to stop the fire.
Manila reports the Philippine commission has organized provincial government at San Isidro in Nueva Ecija. General Taft warns that without customs powers central government expenses would rise via internal taxes. Insurgent activity continues in Southern Luzon with six engagements in Sorsogon and 23 insurgents captured at Atimon. General Cailles status denied as unfounded.
Immigration figures show 6302 immigrants arriving at Manila from July to November 1900. Among them 507 were females. Of these arrivals 6560 had been in the Philippines before, 3032 could neither read nor write, and 1517 carried $30 or more in money.
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