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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1903
Page
2
Events from Seattle to San Francisco include the Trans-Mississippi congress in session, G A R encampment in San Francisco, and a Zeppelin of global incidents. Terms cover military calls, diplomacy, disasters, finance, crime, and cultural milestones shaping early 20th century affairs.
Washington August 19 new Chinese exclusion regulations prepared by Commissioner General of Immigration Sargent and approved by Secretary Cortelyou transfer jurisdiction from the treasury to the department of commerce and labor. The 61 rules cover who may land transit provisions amendments deportation arrest and registry of laborers with accompanying laws and treaties.
Washington observes that the timber and stone act, desert land act, and the homestead act’s commutation clause allow ongoing land loss. Secretary Hitchcock urges repeal, noting dummy entries and cattle barons exploit gaps, causing the government to forfeit vast grazing and timber lands yearly.
In Rome on August 19 the Bulgarian memorandum to the powers sparks strong public reaction. Officials fear rising popular pressure could push Bulgaria toward war with Turkey, likening potential fate to Greece's recent conflict. Italy, Vienna, and London discuss the crisis.
A head on crash on the Carthage Joplin electric railway three miles from Carthage Missouri results in the death of Motorman Joseph Baker and fatal injuries to Motorman Ed Hedge, with twenty five others seriously hurt.
Washington officials report the Colombian senate rejected the Hay-Herran canal treaty, delaying the Pacific waterway and boosting Nicaragua and Costa Rica as alternative routes. The administration may pursue renewed efforts to secure a Panama canal by diplomatic or legal means while considering next steps with Colombia, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
New York reports evidence of fraud costing the city nearly 61 million dollars. Water Commissioner Monroe says three water department inspectors are under suspicion and one may face charges soon. The probe alleges gross carelessness and possible collusion between water users and department staff.
Rome August 19 The pope met privately at 5 o clock today with Archbishop Harry newly consecrated archbishop of Manila. They discussed the Philippines situation and the churchs pacification efforts. Archbishop Harry, accompanied by Mer. Fowler and Father Donohue of Alabama, presented to the pontiff.
Kingston Jamaica August 19 A slightly more hopeful mood prevails among planters as banana clearing progresses and relief efforts spread, though thousands of peasants remain homeless after the hurricane.
The Puget Sound Navy Yard officials ask Congress for 422 300 to erect new buildings and buy tools and machinery. They urge early construction of a second drydock large enough for the biggest Pacific warship. Naval Constructor H D Wright cites growing yard activity and Bremerton repair needs.
Fairbury Nebraska reports a cloudburst along the Nebraska Kansas line dropping a foot to three feet of rain over eight miles. Dry Branch and Silver Creek flooded destroying barns, crops, hay stacks, hogs and cattle while removing over 1,000 trees. No lives were lost but several narrow escapes occurred as bridges failed.
Reports from Bogota say the Panama canal commission has met once amid discontent with Senator Perez y Soto over recalling the treaty. Senator Ubaldia supports ratification and discusses with President Marroquin and United States Minister Beaupre. Amendments may win 20 of 24 votes. Rumors in Bogota fear Isthmus secession if the treaty fails, seen as the only path to action.
Pekin reports dispute over Russian occupancy of Manchuria is not to be arbitrated by the United States. Russia and China are said to have a mutual understanding on the matter, though terms remain unclear to foreign legations. America is viewed as unlikely to be asked to arbitrate.
Two Pennsylvania railroad freight trains crashed early today between St. David's and Radnor. Two brakemen were killed and the engineer of the second train injured. A tramp with a broken collar bone said several companions rode on the freight and may be buried beneath the wreckage. Dense fog caused the accident.
Washington August 15 The war department shifts to a chief of staff with powers previously held by a commanding general The secretary of war gains direct authority over military operations and civil supervision of the forces Historical friction with Sherman Sheridan Schofield Miles and others is cited as justification for the change The long standing clash over prerogatives between military rank and civil authority is traced to Root and his successors.
Constantinople reports imperial forces advancing 23 miles north of Monastir have occupied Krushevo after a siege by 4000 troops. Fighting with insurgents continues outside the town as consular dispatches warn of potential massacres in Monastir and Salonica if revolutionary moves spread. Insurgents attacked Gumenke with bombs but were repulsed, according to official dispatches.
William Nelson Cromwell the Panama Canal Company consul reports from Bogota that the Colombian lower house of Congress shows a clear majority in favor of ratifying the Hay-Herran treaty as written. The upper house, once strongly opposed, now stands about one third for ratification without changes.
Two of the wounded in the Gilbert Twigg assault on a 5 000 strong Wichita crowd died today. Several others remain in critical condition as the man described as a demented millman rampaged through the gathering.
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