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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1904
Page
2
A century ago brief, scattered notices report political shifts in Morocco and Russia, legal probes in Oregon, and ongoing grand jury activity on land frauds. Armies face winter hindrances in Manchuria while global tensions rise with naval movements, protests, and notable donations to education.
The report notes Senate action on a bill to open 800 000 acres in the Yakima reservation and Smoot case testimony. Five witnesses were examined. The House approved adjournment from December 21 to January 4. Senator Mitchell expects to secure committee control.
On Wednesday December 4 the senate named a committee to arrange the trial of Judge Swayne of Florida. The senate also passed a bill appropriating $25,000 for Mount Rainier national park improvements. In the house the urgent deficiency bill and several other public measures were approved.
The senate spent almost the entire day debating the Philippine administrative bill with several amendments. A unanimous agreement set the vote on the bill and disposal of amendments for tomorrow. The urgent deficiency bill passed without debate. In the house an effort to bring up currency improvement measures dominated proceedings for most of the day with only minor items addressed.
The Senate passed the Philippine government bill by 44 to 23. It exempts from taxation all bonds issued by Philippine and Porto Rico governments, allows municipalities to incur bonded debt up to 5 percent of assessed property value, enables a $5 million bonded debt for the Philippines, and names the civil governor governor general. The day featured extensive debate on amendments, with adjournment set for 5:05 p.m. and the House session devoted to private calendar bills. A resolution for Kansas statue events was set as a special order for January 21.
No business of importance was transacted in either house today as discussion of minor measures filled the session. Many senators and representatives were absent. Adjournment was taken until Wednesday.
W H Wehrung returned to Portland after directing the Oregon exhibit in St Louis at the Louisiana Purchase fair. He noted strong Eastern interest in the Lewis and Clark exposition and forecast heavy western travel to the 1904 Western World's fair. He praised Oregon’s showing, claiming it held up well against better funded rivals and cited reports of Washington showcasing Oregon cherries as Washington fruit.
Special Commissioner E. S. Carver and Missouri officials announce a large display for the Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland. About 65 percent of exhibits will go west, with the rest returning to Washington. Machinery for the money display heads to Denver to aid mint expansion.
Lincoln Nebraska December 19 J B More Nebraska commissioner in charge of the livestock exhibit at the St Louis fair and former president of the state board of agriculture said Nebraska would have a big exhibit at Portland.
Tokio reports strong sentiment against Chile as Argentina denies selling warships to Russia. Chile's evasive reply leaves a diplomatic row unresolved with the Russian warship plan under discussion. An official warns Japan would act to settle the score if Chile proceeds.
A California chosen committee of engineers reported to protect the San Joaquin and Sacramento valleys from regular floods. If successful the plan could redeem 1,000,000 acres. Floods stemmed from deposits from hydraulic mines. The project would cost at least $1,000,000 and likely calls for dykes to confine water to the channel and carry debris.
In the New York navy yard on December 17 George Washington a Black seaman shot two Illinois crew members Henry More and Seaman Shop. More was hit in the arm and Shop in the back. Arguments began after taunting actions by More. Washington was said to have acted after provocation.
A special council at Tsarskoye Selo with C Witte Sviatopolk Mirsky and Muravief discussed reforms. The emperor advised on a manifesto due to be published today outlining a careful reform policy.
Senator Dietrich introduced an amendment to the Philippine bill granting all officers of the U S army naval and marine corps or Philippine constabulary officers free entry of articles including used household goods uniforms and equipment imported for reform and benefit and not for barter or sale.
In Phoenix on December 19, news that the joint statehood bill had been favorably reported to the senate sparked excitement. The Marcopal board of trade passed protest resolutions wired to B. A. Fowler in Washington, urging other municipal and commercial bodies in the territory to join in the protest.
John F. Wallace, Isthmian Canal Commission engineer, outlines four Panama plans with cost estimates from 200 to 300 million dollars. He notes excavation of the Culebra cut as the critical factor, with labor shifts possible after dam and power plant completion. Work proceeds in the cut as American steam shovels operate, and payroll shows 2165 laborers. A sea level canal is described as cheaper to maintain and operate and easier to widen in the future.
Moscow reports a noon to evening uprising drawing about 5000 participants. Police fired blank volleys and charged with sabers, finally dispersing the crowd. Many wounded and arrested. one policeman critically injured. Authorities had pre alerted guards along Tverskaia street and stationary mounted gendarmes in courtyards.
Newport Rhode Island reports the worst blizzard in years. The storm began at midnight and eased by noon. Snow exceeds two feet with strong winds creating drifts blocking streets. The Boston train arrived five hours late and the Fall River Line steamer from New York also lagged by five hours.
The general land office ordered the temporary withdrawal of 17 920 acres of public lands in the Vancouver Washington land district from all disposal except under mineral laws.
Senator Perkins introduced a bill to appropriate 1 400 000 dollars to secure a site for a federal building in Honolulu Hawaii. Representative Cauhman is noted in the fragment with no further detail.
A severe blizzard hit the Southern New England coast with all Cape Cod wires down and no land-line communication south of Wareham since morning. Watch Hill life saving station reported three barges ashore south of Fisher's Island and crews believed rescued or captured.
London dispatch reports from Chefoo that part of the Japanese fleet sails toward Singapore and several Japanese merchantmen are armed to guard Port Arthur, in a Telegraph item published today.
Tom Richardson of the Portland Commercial Club spoke in Albany urging a push club to develop Linn county resources and join the Oregon Development League. The meeting approved fundraising, named an organizing committee, and planned a permanent club to advertise the region and place workers in the field. Mr Ruby announced a Pendleton station for distributing fine horses to Oregon and Washington, highlighting improved breeding and the shift from cayuse to larger work horses and mules.
Salem farmers in the Waldo Hills report oil discoveries near Pratum where Rice Brothers found oil last spring. Many wells were abandoned as water became unusable. No deep well was sunk to test for profitable oil, as farmers balked at bonding their land and selling oil on a percentage basis. Local capitalists planned a deep well last fall but abandoned the project due to farmer resistance.
The new fishway over the falls at Oregon City is finished at 2973.50 dollars. Engineer J W Moffatt reports the completion and expects the fishway will aid salmon and other fish to ascend the Willamette River. Master Fish Warden H G Van Dusen notes hatchery egg counts: 6 650 000 Chinook and 3 646 000 silverside eggs at the South Coast hatchery and 2 607 000 Chinook and 1 000 000 Silverside eggs at Yaquina, viewed as very satisfactory.
The O R N Co is spending about 10 000 on Hood River depot grounds and track yards. The passenger depot is being remodeled and enlarged, a freight depot and warehouse have been erected three blocks west. Poor freight handling facilities have existed for three years, but the new improvements satisfy shipping interests.
Golden Chariot Gold Mining Company has purchased the hoist pumps and milling plant of the Golden Wizard. The Wizard plant has not been operated by the purchaser, who plans other uses. The properties lie about nine miles apart and hauling will begin soon. Two large boilers are included.
In the Sucker Creek district claim jumpers continue their activity. Sheriff Lewis of this city recently had a claim jumped. Valued highly and with two years of assessment work, he plans to confront the intruder over the usurpation of his rights.
Fifteen farmers near Chemawa met at Frank Beatty’s home and formed an independent rural telephone company. Materials have been ordered and delivery is expected in about three weeks. The central office will be located at Chemawa.
Robert E. Frazier of Milton is in Portland selling stock of the Mexican National Sugar Refining Company of which he is a member. The firm will dispose of 260000 dollars worth of preferred stock to install a sugar refining plant. The company is largely backed by Milton and Walla Walla capitalists.
The Polk County Mohair Association committee names January 19 and 20 for the Dallas fair. The event centers on goats with poultry and sheep as additional draws. Entries are open to.
Baker City manager Vinson, at the Emma mine six miles east of town, hires C A Fredericks of Spokane to bore for water. Fredericks brings a 6000 foot capacity rig. Vinson’s contract covers 2000 feet or less and stops if water flows, not expecting water before 500 feet. He also has a contract to bore artesian hot water for the Hot Springs Natatorium in the city.
About 500 head are fed near Echo due to very low beef prices. Large herds graze on small alfalfa fields and hay feeding starts about November 1. Raisers hope higher prices next season as visitors to the 1905 fair are expected to boost demand. Small shipments have occurred this fall with top bids at 3.25 dollars per cwt live weight.
The good roads movement has gained strength in Josephine county with $5000 spent in two months by mining interests to improve roads. Camps once isolated during winter will soon be reachable by wagon, reflecting broad countywide demand for better highways.
The Independent Telephone Company will not install a system in Albany this year. It will operate in only a few Oregon towns, letting Albany’s franchise lapse as other towns offer better franchise opportunities. Pacific States Company plans improvements to the Albany exchange this winter.
Event notices list several society gatherings in Oregon with dates and locations including Pendleton Portland and Lewis and Clark Exposition. Branches include Inland Empire Sunday School math unit, Oregon State Day and Horticultural Society, and suffrage association activities. The timeline spans January to October with varied venues in Portland and Pendleton.
Sell land near Helix by Pendleton farmers Kupersa and Shroeder to Joseph Seivers for 8000 dollars per quarter section. Kupersa sells one quarter and Shroeder two, totaling three quarters. They purchase land near Nez Perce at 4600 and 5660 dollars per quarter respectively.
Workmen are constructing the Finis Irrigation ditch to water land near the Hudson Bay area. Numerous flumes are being laid under the railroad, opening vast territory to cultivation next season.
Northwest wheat market notes from Portland show listings for blue stem and related varieties. Prices around 90 cents and multiple lots identified with weights and terms, suggesting a midweek trading snapshot in the region.
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