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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1904
Page
2
A condensed digest covers global and domestic topics from imperial ambitions in Abyssinia to tariff debates in the Philippines. Notable items include Taft and Whitney health, naval and aviation feats, jetty and Panama matters, and crises in Russia Japan Moroccans.
The Missouri Pacific Colorado flyer ran off the rails near Miller Kansas after a snapped rail in subfreezing weather. One person was killed and 13 injured, with one seriously. the Pullman remained upright while several cars derailed and scattered wreckage blocked the line. A relief train was dispatched and doctors reached the scene promptly.
A Colorado & Southern passenger train traveling from Denver to Georgetown was blown over by a gale. Four crew members and one passenger were injured. The engine stayed on track while cars toppled, delaying rescue until a relief train reached Georgetown through damaged lines. The severely injured were taken to a Georgetown hospital.
Salt Lake reports the deaths of between 20 and 30 men who perished from thirst while crossing the desert between Moapa and Las Vegas. Most were believed to be tramps with insufficient supplies. Bodies, many unclothed, wandered in search of water, some reportedly drinking from Dead Man's Well which brings swift death after temporary relief.
Washington reports all Santo Domingo ports now under the Morales provisional government, which replaced General Wesy Gil. The Jiminez movement appears crushed though no diplomatic recognition has occurred. U S officials in Santo Domingo have begun relations to protect commerce.
A February 3 fire in Hollendale, Mississippi, wiped out every building except two homes, with losses estimated at 200000 dollars. The blaze began in a Negro restaurant and, swept by strong winds, overwhelmed volunteers who were unable to halt its spread.
From Bogota word reaches Panama that Generals Reyes and Cavallero have assurances the United States will object to landing forces in the canal zone. The Colombian government reportedly intends to organize an expedition against Panama to prevent its downfall as President Joquin loses prestige amid a deteriorating situation. Indian crowds reportedly threaten an American gunboat adding tension to the episode.
The U S gunboat Bancroft arrived from the San Blas coast reporting hostile Indian activity at Caledonia bay near Colon. About 200 canoes filled with villagers approached at night prompting readiness to fire but no shots were fired as the ship sailed to Colon to report the incident.
New York reports internal unrest in Corea spreading due to higher taxes. Three provinces say officers were captured by organized bands and government funds seized. Separately, Vladivostok clashes during Russian Christmas caused property destruction and fighting but no fatalities.
A Bogota cable says Colombia plans to send an expedition of 10,000 men to seize Panama within a month. The report notes shifts in Colombian stance, compares with Reyes negotiations in Washington, and cites delays in Reyes departure on the Valencia.
Florence Maybrick, the American wife imprisoned for life for poisoning her husband, was freed from Aylesbury female prison on January 25 at 6 45 am under a special license. Her mother visited on January 23 with news as officials arranged the quiet departure. She traveled to London and then to a private residence near the metropolis to recuperate before full freedom, having worked lightly in prison for good conduct.
Paris Feb 2 Informed circles say Russia will reply to Japan with a conciliatory tone but not alter its core stance. The French government has been kept informed. the full text has not reached the foreign office. A Gaulois higher authority says Russia will not declare war unless attacked and seeks satisfaction for Japanese claims while safeguarding Russian interests.
About 180 to 190 miners are believed dead at the Harwick mine of Allegheny Coal near Cheswick after an explosion at 8:30 AM. Only Adolph Guina was rescued, half conscious, as rescue attempts failed due to deadly foul air. Engineer Selwyn M. Taylor and assistant remain missing after three dives into the 220 foot shaft.
Aalesund Norway January 27 preparations to escape the blaze left 11000 residents camping in the open all buildings destroyed except the hospital children housed in Borgund church three steamers and many smacks burned while over 20 fishing boats sunk to save them. Only three deaths reported.
Philadelphia Feb 1—The Cramps company emphatically denies any negotiations for selling the Turkish cruiser Medjidia to Russia or Japan. An official says the sultan aims to build a modern Turkish navy with advanced vessels and would not consider any sale offer.
Washington February 1 the senate committee on public buildings and grounds discussed appropriations for federal structures but reached no decision. House readers reportedly oppose extensive new building appropriations.
Washington February 2 The treasury reports no gold coins in its vaults marking an unprecedented demand for gold certificates. Mints have been devoted to Philippine and subsidiary silver coinage, while banks drive the need for certificates backed by gold.
Overnight placards incite natives to attack and burn the European quarter in Canton China. Consuls demand protection from the viceroy amid the threats to foreigners in the city.
A monster petition signed by 45,100 white male adults in the Transvaal will be presented to the legislative council by Sir George Farrar. The petition seeks a law allowing Asiatic labor importation into the colony, representing about 70 percent of white residents based on 80,000 white males and excluding 15,000 government employees.
Senator Heyburn today introduced a bill to appropriate 10000 dollars for an examination to determine the feasibility of reclaiming the overflowed lands of the Kootenai river in Northern Idaho and Montana.
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