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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1905
Page
2
A roundup of notable events includes health upswing for Senator Platt, the Minnesota battleship launch, Madrid reservoir disaster casualties, orders for gunstocks, fatal accidents in Virginia and New York, and varied international and domestic political and industrial developments spanning Japan Russia India and the United States.
Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota, a tariff reform advocate, says the chance for tariff revision is gone. He argues the postponed railroad rate bill will fill the October session and push any tariff talk to January, leaving no time for a Dingley rate readjustment. He believes stand-patters won presidential support and that Congress will not act on tariff again this session.
Newport Rhode Island April 11 The third fortification board meeting chaired by Admiral Charlee N Thomas U S N focuses on submarine mine dangers and favors substituting submarine boats for harbor defense Mines cannot be relied on in war currents thwart tests in Narragansett Bay and winds favor boats over mines with naval experience citing Russian ships blown up by their own mines and England discarding mine defenses in wide harbor channels
Tokyo reports Vice Admiral Rozestvensky’s Second Pacific Squadron has not been heard from since it passed Singapore. Speculation grows on his plan Rohestvensky may avoid battle and head to Vladivostok or seek a base. Japanese press welcomes Togo’s anticipated victory as the squadron's fate remains uncertain.
St. Petersburg April 11 There is reason to believe Vice Admiral Rojestvensky has entered the China sea and the cruisers at Vladivostok are ready to sail Their appearance off Vladivostok would threaten Admiral Togo s rear forcing ships to Japan waters placing him between two fires
Mexico City on April 11 reports substantial progress toward launching a steamship line between Mexican gulf ports and Canada. Steamers may start trips next month. The issue of calling at Cuban ports arose. the government opposes such stops but a consent may be sought.
Merxico City April 11. President Diaz issues a decree regulating the designs for the republics new coins. Provisions cover new gold coins of 10 and 5 dollars and new silver dollars with slight design differences from current issues.
Reports from Singapore on April 8 foresee a desperate sea battle near Singapore between Admiral Togo's Japanese defensive fleet and Vice Admiral Rozestvensky's Russian squadron. Analysts expect a decisive clash in the China sea within a fortnight with both sides boasting advantages in manpower and firepower.
President Howard Elliott authorizes major block signal improvements to boost safety and position Northern Pacific as a leading U S railway in signaling. The project adds 613.5 miles and covers key routes from Minneapolis to Staples Livingston to Logan Garrison to Dixon Spokane to Pasco Pasco to Ellensburg and Seattle to Tacoma using the telegraph block system.
Mayor elect Dunne received Glasgow’s pledge to send the city tramways manager to Chicago for a one month furlough to confer on the Chicago streetcar situation. The Glasgow cablegram to the Lord Mayor of Chicago states the corporation unanimously agrees to the request.
Paris on April 8 reports an ex-captain of the army detained on conspiracy against public security. Authorities also seize many cartridges and uniforms. Officials say the plot allegedly planned to use troops for a mission to the Ivory Coast, amid secret police activity fueling security concerns.
British ambassador Sir Mortimer Durand met Acting Secretary Loomis to seek a reciprocal arrangement between the United States and Great Britain on equipping seven going steam vessels with life saving devices. The matter was referred to the Department of Commerce and Labor.
Chicago reports that Western engineers and foremen will be favored for Panama Canal work. Chairman T. P. Shants stresses practical construction experience, honest conduct, and efficiency in selecting superintendents and skilled labor, with Westerners preferred for their railway construction expertise.
Telegraphs from Dharmsala report an earthquake more disastrous than first thought. Kangra’s population of about 5,000 may have only 500 survivors, many imprisoned in ruins. Police losses include a deputy inspector and four sergeants. Villages such as Karmeala and Suyanpur lie in ruins. labor is scarce but Goorkhas aid efforts.
Harbin April 10 Russian cavalry reconnoiter Japanese flanks and rear. A detachment penetrated Erdakilzie and cut the railroad, burning depot and stores before withdrawal. Reports say 10 000 Japanese with artillery moved toward Mongolia followed by 5 000 more. Kirin and Bodum rail access hindered by poor roads. General Linievitch receives many congratulatory telegrams.
New York dispatch notes unclear details on external Venezuela debts while internal debt settlement is rigorous. Six years of accrued interest wiped out as new three percent bonds secured by alcohol tax replace prior six and twelve percent. Reports say foreign holdings are heavy and all honorary consulates general and consulates have been abolished amid some yellow fever cases.
Colton arrives at the War department for final instructions before sailing to Santo Domingo to supervise Dominican revenues. He is reminded by Taft that he acts as an agent of President Morales, not of the United States.
The February health report from Colonel Gorgas, chief sanitary officer in the Panama Canal Zone, indicates only 1.95 percent sickness among canal employees, a result praised as highly commendable.
Albany and Linn county farmers monitor forecast for warmer spell as cold rains threaten cherries and prunes. Growers report some damage to blossoms but expect minimal loss if sunshine returns. dairy and wheat prospects remain strong and spring planting plans advance.
Marion county grand jury to investigate recent land sale infractions that deprived the state school fund of hundreds of thousands. Officials say frauds occurred under new land operations, with the state usually receiving legal prices, masking the theft.
Albany President Charles Coopey and Secretary H M Grant of Bannockburn Woolen Mills say the Albany mill may be rebuilt after a recent near total fire. Brick walls remain sound, some machinery can be saved, the boiler in the engine room was undamaged, and a nucleus exists to restart. The company faced substantial business ahead before the blaze.
The Willamette Valley Improvement league plans to convene its executive committee in Independence at the end of April. A general meeting may follow here with an executive session in the afternoon and a banquet at night to express the Independence idea.
Riverton sawmill, idle for months, will begin operations in a few days. E. J. Price of the Riverton Lumber Co. has secured many first class logs from upper Coquille tributaries. The freshet brings down several thousand logs and improvements at the mill are expected to boost output.
A 300 person meeting in Alliance hall Milton gathered fruit growers and residents to obtain legal guidance on the Peacock Mill company lawsuit. The case seeks to define water rights for mill operations affecting Milton irrigation ditches and private properties in the valley.
Albany reports heavy mountain snow now melting with rains swelling streams in the valley. Officials warn a rapid thaw could overflow banks. previous rains this winter caused little flood due to scant snow on the peaks.
Klamath Falls and Klamath County have raised 80000 dollars of the 100000 dollar bonus for the Weed railroad extension to Klamath Falls. An extension until May 1 allows time to raise the remaining amount. The project promises a railroad connection to the outside world.
The Woodburn event drew about a thousand attendees for a livestock fair last Saturday. Speakers included Hon James Withycombe of Corvallis State Agricultural College and Colonel J B Eddy. Also addressed by Hon J W Bailey and J H Settlemier. The inauguration was a magnifi cent success. Fred Dose and William P Pennebaker will form a permanent organization. A three day fair of all products and livestock is planned for next October.
Portland hosts efforts to lure the American Institute of Mining Engineers to stop in the city this summer while traveling to or from Alaska after the Victoria B C session. The plan depends on persuading a stay at the exposition. The institute’s makeup is detailed to the secretary on the subject and expressions of hope follow.
In Independence dog poisoning is widespread with dogs dying on streets and in yards. A $200 reward remains as the culprit unapprehended while Bologna sausage tainted with poison has been found in several town areas with no clues to motive or identity of the poisoner.
Pendleton Ward Emigh, proprietor of the Walla Walla dairy interests, will establish a cheese factory at Ukiah sixty miles south. He is in the city arranging transportation for his cheese making machinery and plans to open within a few days. The plant can handle 24 000 pounds of milk daily, but initial production will be lower due to declining dairy demand.
The River ton Mining and Development mine bunkers are filled and mining is halted awaiting a coal cargo vessel. Manager Rouse travels to San Francisco to study coal markets and arrange freighting. The Chico steamer from San Francisco is due to load the first coal cargo here.
Heavy snow blankets the Bohemia district slowing outdoor labor in Cottage Grove as weather cuts power and access. The telephone line between Cottage Grove and the mines is down due to the storms.
A fragmented price list shows wheat at 87 cents per bushel for bluestem and other grains with varied per ton rates for oats and hay. Butter priced at 25 cents, apples from Fancy pack range 1.75 to 2.50 per box, and wool and wool products noted with regional price ranges.
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