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Newspaper
Junction City Bulletin
Location
Junction City, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1901
Page
6
A wide survey notes tense diplomacy in Japan and Russia, British and Boer conflicts, and protests over treaties. Turbulence includes a deadly Birmingham tornado, political purges in Honolulu, and transport movements to Manila. Officials face accusations, coroners provide verdicts, and imperial powers announce measures.
A runaway freight train carrying coal and oil cars ignited after a collision near Glengarden New Jersey setting a valley village ablaze. Within minutes the oil river engulfed 400 feet of street, destroying 11 buildings and causing an estimated loss of 60 000 to 75 000 dollars as villagers fled with families and livestock.
Delegates from Occidental Negros and some from Oriental Negros favor a provincial government to replace the current setup. They cite lower taxes and salaries, new schools and better roads, though education is limited. Taft promises American teachers and uniform provincial organization as Panay surrender news draws applause.
General Harrison's estate in Indianapolis totals 280000, including real estate, railroad bonds, and Union Trust Company stock. 40000 life insurance was left, announced by Union Trust President Eltel, executor of the will. The announcement confirms assets and holdings across buildings and channels.
A compact wrap listing Oregon regional developments includes Sheridan depot completion Coquille fire company proposal Table Rock Irrigating Ditch work Bald Mountain mine output wind damage at Ritter Hood River strawberry prospects Union free reading room and library plan Milton large warehouse for Offset Fruit Packing Co. Klamath Falls ditch cleaning Union two story brick commercial club building Greenhorn Inter Mountain group sold to California capitalists Gold Hill ore shipments Elsie mine Umatilla fatal freight collision Granite district school Red Boy center Condons sheep camp disaster Sumpter Golconda ore growth Canyon City death of James Robinson Canyonville lumber-future mines project
A historical Portland market listing shows prices for multiple commodities. Wheat values include Walla Walla at 56 67c and bluestem at 69c per bushel. Flour grades range from $2.60 to $3.40 per barrel. Oats, barley, millet, hay, hops, wool, butter, eggs, poultry, cheese, mutton, hogs, veal, and beef are cited with varied unit prices across grades and forms.
A powerful tornado struck southern Birmingham Alabama shortly before 7 am killing an estimated 25 people, 15 white, with 18 bodies recovered and many injured sent to hospitals. Notable victims include Dr. G C Chapman and the wife and infant child of Robert J Lowe, a Democratic state official. The twister carved a 160 foot wide path from Green Springs to Avondale, extending into Irondale mountains.
A March 27 Colorado storm blankets the state with three to ten inches of snow, stranding traffic and delaying East trains. Cattle losses loom as Western slope areas report heavy snowfall, while reports from Lamar and Casper indicate mounting exposure risks and widespread disruption.
A tornado struck Pavilion near Kalamazoo on March 27 wrecking houses uprooting trees and telegraph poles. A woman fatality was reported and several others injured. Noah Tripp’s home was rolled five rods and burned. Vicksburg Scott's Station and Indian Lake areas also suffered damage with orchards destroyed and flooding.
Advices from Seoul report Corean government dismissed McLeavy Brown as director general of Corean customs and Britain protests the move. London views the action as a setback for British interests amid Russia’s pressure in 1896 98. In Seoul Brown attempted to raise a loan for railway shares. the loan negotiations failed amid foreign involvement. The Daily Mall cites Russian minister Pavot protesting foreign appointments in Corean service.
Inquiries show Reverend J Stonehouse of the London Missionary Society was killed by brigands at Whangalo ferry on the Hun Ho river while distributing relief rations to villagers near Tien Tein. A Welsh Fusilier and a Victorian contingent member serving as policemen were sabered and bayoneted in the same incident.
Dispatch reports arrests of Admiral Custodio Jose Mello and others over a monarchist plot to assassinate President Campos Salles. Officers feared untrustworthy as details emerge from Baron de Burgal. Government tightens security and contemplates a future triumvirate to govern.
The United States and other powers are informed of Chile's formal vow to retain Tacna and Arica despite protests from Peru and Bolivia. The statement accuses Chile and Bolivia of bad faith while seeking no outside intervention. The president will act only if three powers request it, as Chile asserts sovereignty over provinces held since the war two decades ago.
Illinois former representative W A Rodenburg is appointed to the civil service commission to replace the late Mark Brewer. Auburn New York attorney J I Allen named to succeed patents commissioner Duell. The move ends a delay in selecting St Louis exposition commissioners and aligns with Rodenburg Northup Minnesota candidacy dynamics. The official announcement was expected soon.
A Friday evening burglary at Dr Nathan B Brill's residence on West 76th Street yielded about $12,000 in jewelry. The Brills were away when four servants stayed on site and thieves ransacked Mrs Brill's room, taking all jewelry there.
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