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Newspaper
Junction City Bulletin
Location
Junction City, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
6
The JUNCTION CITY BULLETIN reports on Warspite in San Diego and the Constitution launch in Bristol. Immigation and state fair purses rise, while troops depart China as indemnity is promised. California-Oregon field day results, London coal tax, and a deadly train wreck fuel a broad roundup of international and national events.
Chicago capitalists and millions of Chicago money aim to develop Moyle and Mexico into major global trade centers. Plans include bonded warehouses in Mexico City and Vera Cruz, 40 year concessions, and investments from 5 to 20 million dollars to unlock silver, coal, iron, cotton seed, and cattle lands. Bridges, railroads, and exploration of Muamog iron fields and Coahuila coal deposits are outlined.
In El Paso Texas a nine year old boy Anasti Pailen died from a rifle wound after a clash between American and Mexican youths. The group of 12 to 14 year olds fought with stones before youths produced a rifle and pistols. Pailen was struck and died from the wound. Three American boys aged 12 to 14 were jailed.
Washington reports a careful review leads to a 40 000 strong Philippine army. Volunteers are to depart by June end, leaving regulars to carry duties as movement home continues until the force nears the target.
A broad review highlights commercial and financial gains across Oregon industries, including new lumber, mining expansions, sugar beet prospects, and a growing Beebe Empire portends. Major notes include debt elimination in Columbia county by September and a wave of mining development from Jackson to Gold Hill.
W J Footner vice president and general manager of the Great Northern Express Company died suddenly of apoplexy in St Paul on May 7. Born April 10 in Montreal, he entered railway service in 1862 and rose through the ranks to become express manager for the Great Northern Railway before his later appointment as vice president and general manager.
The American Sheet Steel company directors authorize major improvements to the Actna standard plant in Bridgeport Ohio making it a leading sheet mill. The current workforce is about 3,500 with a new addition planned costing roughly 1.5 million dollars.
New York May 7 The Journal of Commerce reports plans for a consultation of leading shovel and spade manufacturers. A long discussed compact in the trade is now progressing toward actual merging of interests.
Wheat and flour quotes from Portland markets show bids for Walla Walla and Si Gde types, with flour grades ranging from 2.90 to 3.40 per barrel. Livestock and produce sections list hay, hops, wool, mohair, dairy, poultry, potatoes, mutton, hogs, veal, and beef with varied per unit prices across grades and live or dressed forms.
The Thirty ninth Infantry is mustered out in San Francisco today. The Thirty second Twenty-ninth and Twenty-sixth will follow in a few days. Many Twenty sixth infantry officers are ordered to exam before a board for regular army commissions. Army reductions in the Philippines will begin after volunteers return. The Egbert transport from the Philippines will be quarantined a week or more due to pox on board passengers to be fumigated before landing.
The yacht Constitution was christened by Mrs Butler Duncan with a wine bottle break as she slid into the water. Flags fluttered and sailors filled the deck while Colona’s searchlight lit the bow and rockets and fireworks lit the scene. Private signals appeared on flagstaffs as the vessel moved down the ways.
Four turquoise stones from Porterfield mines in the Burro mountains were presented to President McKinley by Governor Otero. The largest stone weighs 20 carats and is described as superb. Chicago reports arrangements for forming a collaboration among eight leading U.S. publishers of popular sheet music.
London May. The Associated Press reports officials say the memorandum reflecting various senators views is tentative and will not reveal the document's contents. It notes Lord Palmerston has received a draft canal treaty from Secretary Hay stressing neutrality in Nicaragua talks.
Washington reports informal talks between Secretary Hay and Lord Pauncefote on a canal treaty. A written memorandum reflects Senate views, urging U S neutrality guarantees and equal shipping terms. No formal propositions were exchanged and no further talks expected before Pauncefote departs for London in June.
Seven people perished and three were fatally injured when a three story building at 3010 Marquette avenue South Abbage burned rapidly. Firefighters faced a blocked crossing as a freight train delayed access, leading to swift spread and loss of life. police detained the crew pending coroner’s investigation while the origin remained unknown.
German soldiers guarding a bridge over the Poi Ho river at the southern British concession fired on the British tug The Ego this morning. Two crew members were wounded as the bridge delayed river traffic and the tug touched it.
Baron Kentaro Kaneko of Rei Yu Kyo Kai asks the University of California to aid public interest in building a Kurihama monument honoring Commodore Perry. A sizable fund is already raised and the monument may be unveiled on the anniversary of the envoy's landing.
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