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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1904
Page
2
Reports from Port Arthur show famine and hospital crowding amid Russian defensive preparations. Japanese forces push up the Liao river and rumors of Port Arthur’s fall persist. Alton B Parker resigns from New York bench. Ex-Governor James T. Lewis dies. rulers consider seizure actions and railroad accidents also noted.
Reports from Bogota claimed the American consulate was attacked by a mob and troops were deployed to protect Charge d affaires Alben G. Snyder. Washington officials cited uncertain details and noted Colombia faced political tensions tied to General Reyes and U S policy on Panama. The charge d affaires is described as a West Virginia appointee and former newspaper worker.
Heavy rains collapse a bridge on Dry Creek near Eden nine miles from Pueblo. Train No 11 with 125 passengers plunges into the arroyo. 80 to 100 feared dead, many rescued and rushed to Pueblo by special relief trains with officials and surgeons.
A halispell special reports widespread forest fires across Flathead and surrounding counties. Dozens of homes, buildings, and stands of timber, hay, and grain are lost or threatened as flames move from Whitefish to Libby and toward Idaho, with Belton, Coram, and Crazy Mountains areas badly affected. Damages run into thousands.
The Chicago Federation of Labor with almost 300000 members pledged moral and financial support to the stockyards strike led by Butchers' union president Michael J. Donnelly. Each member will receive a small weekly sum. the total weekly aid is expected to be in the thousands.
Washington announces that the United States will determine for itself what merchandise is contraband in the Russia versus Japan conflict. No foreign governments will be consulted, and when a decision is reached the government will publicly state its policy.
At Liao Yang on August 10 the Japanese forces are advancing on Mukden and a simultaneous attack on Mukden and Liao Yang is considered probable, signaling a likely decisive battle.
Reports from across Montana describe a dire water shortage on eastern and northern ranges. Deserts-like conditions force abandonment of some ranges and long water drives, with stockmen guided by humane officers to relocate herds. Stock shipments halted by a packing plant strike complicates cattle care amid scarce grass and water.
Times correspondent in Tokio reports Tokyo anger over Russia's refusal to disclose information on prisoners. Despite repeated inquiries about those taken in the third Port Arthur attempt, Russia maintains silence, even as two more hospital ships are recognized.
Missoula reports two large forest fires near Heron and Vermillion on Cherry Creek threatening the heavily timbered Missoula county area. Local crews battle to contain the blazes as authorities monitor spread and conditions.
Washington reports Commissary General Weston urges shipping all Philippines supplies on American transports until hostilities between Japan and Russia end. He notes risks of delays aboard commercial ships and notes Britain’s Ardova case as the only prior Russian interference. The plan targets Boston steamship and Pacific Mail lines. a final decision awaits the quartermaster general.
The U S Geological Survey reports 1908 U S petroleum output at 100 641 337 barrels valued at 94 694 050 up from 88 766 916 barrels worth 71 178 910 in 1902 California led with over 10 000 000 more barrels while Texas fell by more than 1 006 000. Asphaltum and bituminous rock totaled 101 255 tons valued at 1 005 466 slightly up in value despite a drop in quantity. Of total output 46 178 tons valued at 522 164 came from California.
Japanese exhibitors to the 1905 St Louis fair request full floor space in the foreign building. Colonel Henry E Deech says a special Japanese pavilion will likely be erected if full space cannot be granted. The request surprised officials who explained most exhibits will share one roof in the Pacific Coast plan.
The Official Messenger states strict new rules close Cronstadt Sveaborg Libau Sebastopol Baoum and Otashakoff to foreign ships except under strict conditions. Regulations aim to protect foreign shipping amid port defenses but are unusually rigid and far reaching.
The Post reports a new $26,000,000 coal combine being formed by 28 independent companies. Its principal objective is to maintain prices.
London reports the 18 year old daughter of Professor Mersheyeffesky was hanged for treason at Schlusselburg fortress for packing seditious pamphlets with troop supplies. The act allegedly involved others and was kept from official notices, with authorities claiming she acted as a tool of older conspirators.
The Teamsters union orders ice wagon drivers to halt supplies to retail butchers as stockyards tensions persist. Pickets deployed across Chicago markets to enforce the boycott while packers report about half normal output with new workers and deserters.
Aug. 5 report from Niu Chwang says Haicheng siege not yet fell. Russian troops withdraw to inner entrenchments with about 75,000 men. Japanese detachment of 2,000 heads to Haicheng as 100,000 of General Kuroki and 50,000 of General Oku join, with General Nodzu on the left. Port Arthur defenses hold against Japanese assault with 350 guns in action.
Vancouver reports two commissioners set to review boundary survey work between Canada and Alaska. O. H. Tittamann, U S coast and geodetic survey superintendent, is the American commissioner while Professor W. F. King, Canada's chief astronomer, leads for Canada. They will stay in the Arctic region for two months.
Tokio reports twelve torpedo destroyers four torpedo boat destroyers and several gunboats left Port Arthur on August 1 but were repelled by Japanese warships stationed offshore guarding the harbor.
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