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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1901
Page
1
Extensive week in review notes speeches fires and disasters across the U S and abroad. Topics include Boers in South Africa politics in Oregon and Washington and naval policy. major fires in St Joseph and Fairhaven. storms across the Midwest. executions, travels, and diplomacy with Choate and McKinley. Provincial bill clears Taft commission path for Philippine governance with elected governor and appointed officials.
General Kaitch ener reports Dewet's force crossed the Bloemfontein Ladybrand line near Israels Poort on January 30. French cavalry and mounted infantry sweep east of the Pretoria Johannesburg railroad engaging about 2,000 enemy. four killed, nine wounded for the foe, one killed and seven wounded for our side. Kollox notes five hours of continuous fighting south of Welcome on January 29. Hoers dead buried, our casualties one officer and one man killed, 13 wounded.
Kingston Jamaica February 2 The Jamaican government and public express concern over American inaction in the reciprocity treaty issue The prospect of Jamaica remaining outside while other West Indian colonies receive preferential treatment causes alarm and debate.
In Wilkesharre Pennsylvania a keg of dynamite exploded at the Pernwood mine owned by the Erie Railway Company. Joseph Santino lost an arm and an eye, Anthony Santino suffered a fractured skull. Both men are expected to die.
Washington February 2 Rear Admiral Kautz who has just been relieved from command of the Pacific station was placed on the retired list today on account of age He had a long and distinguished career with nearly eighteen years at sea During the Samoan troubles about two years ago Admiral Kautz commanded the American forces in that quarter and his firmness helped avert serious complications
San Francisco February 1 Edward H Hall a local barber shot and killed a burglar during a raid at a lodging house 122 Taylor street Hall wrestled the armed man after an attempted first shot failed and seized the revolver He then shot another burglar who charged toward the door The second assailant died at the bottom of the stairs The fleeing companion alias Fred Keeler Wilson was captured nearby and refuses to name the dead man
Reports from San Juan de Porto Rico say the Restaurador the former Atlanta is en route from Brooklyn with orders from President Castro to intercept Andrada's filibustering expedition in the Caribbean. Passengers on the Philadelphia recount Caracas in suppressed excitement with Castro’s troops beating back a Chamana insurrection and a minor Caracas mutiny quelled. Congress to meet Feb 20 to legalize Castro's dictatorship amid rumors of a broader uprising.
At La Cae panes in So pera Arizona a band of Yaqui Indians seized control for three days. The camp’s natives bought mescal after payday, drove out Mexican police, and seized weapons from Americans. Several cuttings occurred but no fatalities, as Americans with Mexican cavalry restored order.
Action appears to end hostilities with Creeks as Chitto Harjo faces preliminary hearing and treason trial in Muskogee. Minor leaders to be arrested, cavalry under Lieutenant Dixon staying to crush remaining unrest while Indians burn signal fires but make no depredations.
Berlin reports eight new German warships to be placed in commission in the current year. The list includes the battleship Wilhelm der Grosse at 11 152 tons, the twin vessel Kaiser Barabarosas and Kaiser Karl der Grosse, cruiser Prinz Heinrich at 0 51 tons, and four small cruisers of 2 660 tons each. Additional ships and contracts for battleships armored cruisers and protected cruisers are noted for the year.
North China Daily News reports that while destroying gunpowder at Shan Kai Wan an explosion occurred and 40 Japanese soldiers were killed in the incident.
Jan Franckeen reports a recruit to the provisional bat talion at the Presidio claiming a $10,000 fortune and assets near Paris bequeathed by the Countess de Lavon of France. He says he served in the Boer army and was captured by the English, escaping on a Portuguese sloop bound for St Helens.
A petition to the House committees on elections accuses Robert W. Wilcox of treason and seeking aid to Aguinaldo. It cites letters allegedly written by Wilcox warning of U S invasion, urging rebellion and offering to fight for the Philippines, with a signature claimed by Wilcox.
In Kansas City an all night fire destroyed the old Coates opera house causing $150,000 in total losses. Building valued $75,000, furniture $50,000, and Walker Whiteside Company assets $25,000. The structure and contents were insured for $410,000, Whiteside lacking fire protection. Whiteside also lost manuscripts and personal property.
New York February 4 Miss Helen Gould reportedly contributed 400000 for land building and equipment of a home for a naval branch of the Young Men's Christian Association. The notice appears in a published statement.
Bids opened at the navy department show only four proposals for three cruisers. Newport News Shipbuilding led at 2 741 000 dollars for a 6700 ton, 22 knot ship in 36 months, with Bath Iron Works close behind at 2 750 000. The Trigg Company offered two ships for 5 480 000, and Neatie & Levy Shipbuilding of Philadelphia submitted the lowest single bid at 2 740 000.
The New York fire destroyed a large block including the William Wicke Company factory and several tenements. About 70 families were left homeless. Fire Chief Croker suspects an explosion in the Wicke factory or possible gas intrusion as the cause. Two patrolmen are missing.
A Cairo dispatch reports a great Abyssinian battle with 7000 killed during King Menelik's absence. London says severe fighting is feared as officials deny trouble in Menelik's territory but suspect malcontent chiefs may have stirred insurrection.
Belgium maintains no navy beyond a training ship for the merchant marine. The statement notes the small naval presence focused on training rather than combat duties.
Workers at Mahoning valley blast furnaces today accepted a wage reduction of 10 cents per day for bottom-fillers and helpers, effective immediately across all furnaces in the district. The move appears to be a broader cost-saving measure amid persistent industrial pressures.
London February 4 The Then Tsin correspondent to the Standard dispatches a rumor from Taizhou alleging Li Hang Chang is dead. The note adds the information as unconfirmed, with no official confirmation yet.
Dr. James Gibbons, nephew of Cardinal Gibbons, was shot and killed by highwaymen in New Orleans. Details of the attack and suspects remain unclear as authorities investigate the case.
A fire damaged the Wallace mammoth compressor causing about 500 dollars in losses. Blaine, an employee in Wright’s logging camp, was crushed by a log. Kendricks flour mill bridge under construction. Chris Tetssan plans a three story brick structure at Lewiston. Dorcas J. Harvey named assistant matron at Fort Belknap Indian School. Boise railway bridge framework at Nampa completed. Abe Harper of Grangeville reportedly shot and killed himself. James Rutherford, English mining expert, in Usk Idaho visiting properties along the Pend d Oreille river, name of clients undisclosed.
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