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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1901
Page
1
A digest of global and domestic highlights: Taft commission reaches Iloilo while Japan eyes Russia. China indemnity fixed. Moscow to Manila trials. Kaiser Wilhelm gold bars found. Duke of Edinburgh pub demolition plan. Alaska companies merge. Djihan-Begum, a Hindu state monarch, described as a tiny ruler.
Washington April 13 Preparations are under way for a major field gun test at Sandy Hook in May. The army seeks the best guns to equip the service and the board of ordnance and fortifications will direct tests. A gun modeled on the French field gun and built under board supervision will be tested, with details reportedly secured from overseas.
A. L. Lawshee reports Philippine accounting methods differ from prescribed forms. Four expert clerks review the accounts. no fraud is indicated. Postmaster General Smith says accounts are ample and reflect a handsome surplus, with inspectors praising conditions.
Bremen reports officials of North German Lloyd Steamship Company believe 2,000,000 marks in gold bars were stolen in New York while in transit aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse. The specie room sits behind the baggage room among passenger trunks, suggesting the thief locked inside the baggage area may have removed the bars during loading and passenger disarray.
Fire discovered in the second hold of the transport Rawlins at the government pier in Brooklyn. Firemen contained the blaze after two hours, but the ship sank in the mud due to flooding and listing. Cargo, mostly horse feed for army use, is a total loss with damage estimated at 30 000 to the vessel and 80 000 to the cargo.
New York reports broker and consolidated exchange member Benjamin Forst committed suicide at the Hoffman House after a night of meditation. A carbolic acid bottle was found in his hotel room. He had debts on the exchange and reportedly lost over 220000 in stock dealings, though some believed his net worth was as high as 500000.
A Pekin dispatch reports Captain Bartsch of the Second German Infantry found dead near Pekin yesterday. An inquiry opened. initial info suggests an accident. A Pekin dispatch to the Lokal Angelger claims Captain Bartech was shot while riding near the Summer Palace and his horse died.
A brief review of regional industry growth lists a Hudson sawmill planned near Rock Creek, mine work resumes at Goldbug in Cable Cove, and prospects for pine needle factory recovery in Grants Pass. New company forms in Paisley, sugar beet plans near Union, and water pipeline work in Grants Pass advance the region’s economy. Smallpox concerns rise in Wendling and Glendale while local bonds, wages, and band developments reflect ongoing civic activity.
Comprehensive price list shows wheat at 56 4 17c from Valley and 59c in bluestem. flour and graham values, oats per cental. barley by ton. millstaffe bran and shorts. hay and Oregon wild hay. wool and mohair per pound. butter and cheese rates. poultry including chickens and turkeys. potatoes per sack. mutton, hogs, veal, beef prices. reflect regional market conditions and unit measures.
In 1800 Sweden’s population was 2 260 000 rising to 5 150 000 today despite emigration to the United States. One man remains alive who sat in the house of commons when Queen Victoria ascended the throne. For Fitzwilliam as Viscount Milton was elected shortly before William IV’s death. At the Diamond Jubilee several pre-Victorian parliament survivors were present.
President McKinley plans a grand coastal to Buffalo tour with his cabinet except Secretary Gage staying in Washington. The journey features telegraph aides, Tuesday and Friday cabinet meetings, relief from formalities, visits to cotton ports, copper mines, Niagara Falls, and the Pan American exposition. The trip covers about 13000 miles visiting 25 states and ends in Washington on June 16.
Ask for receiver Robert Muir comes after 45 days delay by bank officers to raise funds to reopen the Scandinavian American Bank of New Whatcom Washington which failed February 27 Depositors urge court to appoint Muir to begin action against those responsible President H St John travels to London to secure funds and pay depositors with family assets St John also led Bank of Blaine which failed the same time with about 50000 in liabilities and likely nominal assets The London Times history line is noted.
In Spokane Washington on April 15 four counterfeiters were sentenced by Judge Hanford in federal court. James Moriarity received ten years while Mike Williams and Mack McCleary drew eight years each at hard labor in the U S penitentiary. Mrs Ethel Wallace the last member of the gang was sentenced to one year. Moriarity and McCleary were partners of Arthur Spencer the bogus Chinese inspector in the recent jailbreak.
Cape Town April 12 General Botha reopens negotiations with Britain for peace. He acts for all Boer forces while Dewet refused surrender, and British officials deem him unreliable. Botha believes Dewet’s influence waned and that the campaign rests with him alone.
Paris reports a grand double naval demonstration at Villefranche and Toulon to honor President Loubet. Crowds fill harbors as warships and pleasure craft parade, while the press notes Russia saluted Loubet, signaling closer Franco Russian ties amid the Riviera celebrations.
A Nashville dispatch reports Brigadier General John B. Turchin, veteran soldier and author, is insane and confined in Chicago's county jail awaiting transfer to Anna asylum. Born in Russia, he led Illinois troops in the Civil War and earned fame for planning actions at Huntsville and commanding the Chicago Board of Trade Battery.
Governor Rogers says the capitol commission and the county commissioners plan a cautious office exchange for the new capitol. They expect to move during the summer when the Supreme Court is out of session, with the county needing only two floors of the old building.
The Novoe Vremya states Russia has no cause for uneasiness about Manchuria. It says treaties with the governments of three provinces remain in force and China could seek restoration by signing the existing treaty. The St Petersburg Zeitung urges Rusela to act to preserve order as deemed fit.
Berlin reports from a Press correspondent that Chinese indemnities for war expenses set Russia at 360,000,000 marks about 90 million dollars with France 260,000,000 marks and Germany 240,000,000 marks England 90,000,000 marks. France will also seek indemnity for the Italian mission.
Washington reports Mr Rockhill notes claims against China have been inflated yet total sums exceed what China can raise. Britain’s claim appears reasonable while United States seeks 25 million and Russia 90 million. German demand fluctuates 60 to 80 million with potential growth. Overall, remaining powers face a share pushing beyond China’s capacity to pay. No details on funding method yet.
Farmers' National Bank in VerGENNES Vermont enters receivership with John P Sullivan named as receiver. Shortage amount not released but likely wiping out stock and heavy assessments for stockholders. Depositors expected to recover. cashier Lewis blamed for the collapse and to be responsible for the wreck. Lewis, a former state legislator and 1886 treasurer candidate, remains home after turning over stock and negotiable assets to bank officers. Bonds signed by listed sureties total about 30000 dollars.
The main building of the B. F. Stertevant Company blast furnace and blower works in Jamaica Plain burned early this morning. Loss estimated at 250000 with all patterns and plans destroyed. The firm had added 75000 worth of tools and machinery and held engines and blowers for government ships, all lost.
London reports that Russia's war and marine ministers have seized joint orders to lay a wide submarine mine network at Port Arthur and other ports. The Odessa steamer is slated to leave in early May.
A party of four was crossing the Lehigh Valley tracks at South Wilkesbarre when the Buffalo express northbound struck them early today. Three were killed and one injured.
Pekin reports Prince Ching disputes missionary claims of a Mongolian rebellion and downplays General Tuna Fuh Stang's uprising. He argues foreign forces are not in danger and that some elements exaggerate a local quarrel to paint China as unstable.
London officials say Britain prefers trading privileges over a cash payment from China and expects opening China’s provinces to boost all nations, while Japan watches Russia’s actions in Korea and may threaten hostilities if Russia menaces Corea.
Pekin reports a committee on China finances finds 300 million dollars in gold could be raised. The panel notes further Chinese resources may exist. News shifts from politics to amusements with German races at Hunting Park and International contests at the Temple of Heaven. Russians celebrate Easter as ministers urge foreign troops to depart Pekin.
Federal authorities ordered the Chicago river flow cut from 300 000 to 200 000 cubic feet per minute. The sanitary board will act upon the order, and the current will not be increased while the canal is widened and obstructions removed. Local river interests and the Lake Carriers Association pushed the action citing navigation dangers. Officials fear impact on St Louis litigation, while dilution of sewage from the canal is noted. The current may rise after September as widening progresses, with relief years away.
Sedalia Missouri April 12 The Bank of Commerce theft of ten thousand dollars in greenbacks on August 1 1898 is solved by convict Freeman now in Michigan City Indiana penitentiary. Freeman says Irwin Gamble entered the vault at noon and fled with the money while Gamble watched outside.
Havana conservatives fret as the convention votes 18 to 10 against the Platt amendment citing its terms and clauses 3 6 and 7. The move angers conservatives who say it hampers any commission sent to Washington.
George Q. Cannon died in Monterey California early today after a period of restful sleep. The body was shipped to San Francisco for embalming and will be sent to Salt Lake City for interment as announced in a late night bulletin.
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