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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1904
Page
2
A condensed survey notes the St. Louis fair loan of 4 500 000, Hanna’s typhoid illness, and U S neutrality stance. It reports a tornado near Union Arkansas deaths, naval moves to Port Arthur if approved, Japan and Russia tensions, Italy Far East naval orders, and mediation talks.
Baltimore reports 140 acres burned and 75 blocks destroyed with losses estimated from 75 to 125 million dollars in property. Firemen from many cities battled flames for 32 hours, with total losses possibly reaching 200 million including goods. no deaths or major injuries except one injured fireman.
Paris officials outlined limits on French involvement under the Franco-Russian alliance. The pact requires Russia to be attacked by two powers before France acts, with Delcasse noting Korea and China would not count if they join Japan against Russia.
The Senate will consider the Panama canal treaty this week in open and executive sessions. Some senators expect a vote by Friday or Saturday, with none predicting beyond ten days. Senators Hopkins and Clayton will speak in favor, and the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill may be reported and taken up when interference with the treaty is unlikely.
The interior secretary approves 2.25 million dollars from the reclamation fund for a Shoshone river irrigation project in the Big Horn basin Wyoming. A dam storage reservoir and canal head works above Cody will serve about 90 000 acres on the river's north side with land and water rights to be secured.
Washington on February 10 reports that Mr. Foss chair of the naval affairs committee will report the naval appropriation bill in the house this week and likely push it to action late in the week.
A massive fire in Baltimore’s wholesale dry goods area roared through Hopkins Place and surrounding warehouses. Losses exceed 40 million dollars as flames fed by high winds spread across 30 big storage buildings. aid arrived from Washington and Philadelphia with engine deployments and water battalions aiding 350 hoses in operation.
Baltimore report at 4 A M states fire extends eastward beyond control. Mobs cart away household goods as hundreds of homes near Jones Falls face advancing flames. Fourth and Fifth regiments of militia join regular artillerymen from Fort McHenry to aid police restraining crowds.
The state and navy departments announce a serious situation in Santo Domingo. Owners of the San Isidro plantation report their property besieged and request relief. Secretary Moody and acting Secretary Loomis brief the president, with Moody directing Rear Admiral Wise at Guantanamo to protect American lives and property in the capital under international law.
A Moscow Times correspondent reports a Russian officer says the Pacific squadron has at least two submarines built in the Black Sea and assembled at Port Arthur. The mouth of the Amur is heavily mined and patrols cover about 66 miles with light batteries.
Munitions intended for General Jiminez, Dominican rebel leader, were seized at Puerto Plata on the north coast after being landed aboard the New York from New York on January 30. The capture occurred yesterday as authorities intercepted the cargo bound for the insurgent forces.
Washington reports the president has sent Senate a long set of notes answering Senator Gorman’s demand for dates and reasons the United States used military forces in Colombia and whether actions were U S- or request-initiated. The memo notes ten landings on the Isthmus of Panama from 1856 to 1902, the last without a direct government request, while withholding some military-intelligence orders as confidential.
Far East reports quote Novo Vremya accusing the United States of seeking global hegemony and triggering war over Far Eastern markets. The Novo Vremya editorial claims Europe is edged out and the United States acts from utilitarian motives. Baron Hayashi calls the Fort situation threatening, awaiting Russia’s response.
A newspaper brief notes an order from Washington dated February for the stamps of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The plan calls for 90 million one cent stamps with Livingston, 225 million two cent stamps with Jefferson, 7.5 million three cent stamps with Monroe, 9.5 million five cent stamps with McKinley, and 6.5 million ten cent stamps featuring a map of the United States.
In Tien Tain on February 5 reports say in case Russia and Japan clash the railroad administration will move extra mural line rolling stock inside the great wall. Russia orders 20 000 tons more Kaiping coal for Port Arthur raising weekly to 70 000 tons. War risk may delay delivery as stocks are low and steamers scarce. Russians are said to build a five railvote to link Mukden with Sin Min Ting near 30 miles west of Mukden on the line toward Shan Hai Kwan and Tien Tain.
Reports from Corea indicate widespread panic and low mood in seaports. Foreigners fear massacres as Europeans plan evacuations to Shanghai. Japanese officers and soldiers in disguise arrive on steamers, seen by Russians as secret occupation. Sixty doctors have fled St. Petersburg recently.
Washington February 6 The agricultural appropriation bill reported to the house carries a total of 5 711 240 dollars an increase of 233 000 dollars over the current law.
Train No 1 arrives Albany in time to connect with the 8 P southbound and offers a few hours in Albany before the 8 P northbound departure. Train No 2 links with 8 P trains at Corvallis and Albany providing service to Newport and nearby beaches. Train No 3 to Detroit Breitenbush and mountain resorts leaves Albany at 7:00 a m reaching Detroit at noon for same day Springs travel. For information contact Bow Strong Manager Tos Cocrnett Albany or H H Caonise Corvallia.
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