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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1904
Page
3
At a Linn County meeting chaired by Judge Palmer, road supervisors and the county court approved a uniform system for road building. Each district will receive 75 and must match with 75 from local funds, leveraging 2146 from state lands profits to improve public roads across the county.
Secretary of State Dunbar reports 8816 names on the local option petition and 8746 on the direct primary petition. Equal suffrage petitions were not filed. Governors will issue a proclamation for submission at the June election with notices in each judicial district newspaper.
Arrangements for a La Grande creamery are completed and it should begin operations mid March. Machinery has been shipped and a car load arrives March 1. Promoters Harper Smith Co run the venture with 250 cows already pledged, and a further boost is expected as the plant starts. Local business men and farmers back the project.
Linkhart of Nehalem City reports a massive spruce in God’s valley on the south fork of the Nehalem river about 12 miles from Nehalem City. The tree is 21 feet in diameter and 63 feet in circumference, with height unmeasured but believed to be the largest in the northern forests.
Three Bohemia prospectors Ed Jenks Ben Curry and George Kerns on vacation discovered a strong cinnabar ledge five miles east of Cottage Grove. They began crosscut work and report a 50 foot wide ledge with evident quicksilver in ore and native cinnabar seen in the pannings.
Readable lines indicate regional gatherings for the Oregon Christian Endeavor across Pendleton February 19 to 22, Forest Grove and Portland March 13 and 22, with related events in Portland April 20 to 23.
County ranchers report rising winter losses as mild conditions give way to dry feed shortages. With pastures depleted and hay scarce, many cattle have perished from exposure and starvation. Stockers move cattle from Cascades foothills to valleys, awaiting scarce nourishment and a rough end to March.
The Vesuvius mining company announces a vast new ore body in the lower working tunnel at Cottage Grove. The base ore is several feet wide and contains copper, lead and iron. The tunnel runs 160 feet with a planned 100 foot vertical depth from the mountain apex. The property includes several thousand feet of tunnels, drifts, and raises above this level.
Indications point to 1904 bringing the largest immigration ever seen in the Rogue River valley with more arrivals this winter than usual and high demand for houses in every town. The Jacksonville board of trade reports many inquiries from nearly every state in the union after strategic advertising.
Pendleton Max Jackson, a noted cattle man in North Yakima, bought C. B. Wade's herd totaling nearly 700 head from Receiver Taylor. At about $16 per head, the sale amounts to roughly $10,000 and stands as the era’s largest cattle transaction in years.
The Portland market sheet lists wheat prices for Walla Walla and valley grades, barley at various per ton and per bushel figures, flour values across multiple wheat types, and feed components. It also covers butter, eggs, cheese, poultry, vegetables, soy and oils, honey, apples, wool, beef, lamb, veal, and pork prices with a broad range of per unit rates and containers.
Tokyo reports a naval battle near Chemulpo with two Russian ships sunk or destroyed after a dawn to afternoon engagement. Survivors reportedly reached shore and were captured. Japanese losses are said to be minor. Official confirmation is unavailable.
Report from Tien Tsin says Varyag and Korietz hauled down flags without battle while 8,000 Japanese disembarked at Chemulpo and the march toward Seoul began. Port Arthur dispatch notes Russian advance, Lt Gen Kranstalinsky to Yalu with 24 guns and three infantry regiments as brigades take positions near Haicheng and Kinchou amid heavy ammunition allotment.
Baltimore reels after a devastating blaze that raged from Sunday morning to Monday night. Officials report 140 acres burned and 2,500 buildings in the ruin zone bounded by Liberty Street Lexington Street Jones Falls and the Basin. Insurance estimates place losses around 200 million with 100 million in insured value.
News from St. Petersburg reports Japan copying earlier tactics by torpedoing Russian ships near Port Arthur. The attack sparks intense excitement. extra editions hit the streets as Official Messenger confirms details and raises expectations of imminent war. Citizens flock to the front amid heightened alarm.
Baltimore officials opened the Continental trust coin building vaults at noon finding 8 dollars in currency and bonds undamaged. The subtreasury reported 12,000,000 available for local banks if needed after the initial opening.
A telegram from St. Petersburg reports three Russian ships at Port Arthur were severely damaged by Japanese torpedo boats at night. A large Japanese fleet then appeared before the port, signaling the start of hostilities.
Port Arthur reports martial law proclaimed following an attack by Japanese torpedo boats, with authorities imposing curbs and security measures as the city prepares for further action and defense.
London reports from Nagasaki that Russia secretly moved troops from Port Arthur to northern Korea near the Yalu, provoking Japan to seize several Russian merchant vessels at MaSamohos and Sasebo. A convoy of Japanese warships reportedly headed to Chemulpo and gunfire was heard near Koje Island according to Düsseldorf dispatches and Jiji Shimpo.
The Senate approved the Lewis and Clark Exposition bill by a 1 775 000 appropriation without a recorded vote. Section 16 for a memorial building was struck and the number of national commissioners reduced to three. An amendment closing the grounds on Sundays was adopted.
Paris reports the French foreign office was informed that Japan cut the cable linking Japan and Corea. The move aims to block Russian news from reaching the Russians, signaling possible Japanese intent to begin hostilities after Russia severed relations.
Washington reports Cameron Forbes of Boston was selected as Philippine commissioner for his executive ability and engineering expertise. The decision comes from the war department and highlights his technical qualifications for the post.
Train numbers and times outline connections at Corvallis Albany Yaquina and Detroit with services to Newport and mountain resorts. Notices list arrivals departures for No 1 through No 8 and emphasize connections with the 8 P south and northbound trains.
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