Worldwide tension and domestic shocks sweep 1903 news
Review of recent events notes Japan's coal orders in Wales, Roosevelt defending Panama policy, Dietrich indictment quashed, Iowa state house fire $500000 loss, Porto Ricans allowed entry, Wood nominated major general, Taft and Wright named for war and Philippines roles. Also: Napoleons death, Chicago theater fires, gold production, and shifting U S foreign policy tensions.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Panama
Dietrich
Montana Rep Dixon Seeks Law On Mineral Veins Within Placer Boundaries
Washington Jan. 6 Representative Dixon of Montana introduced a bill to amend mineral vein laws within placer claim boundaries. The proposal would modify sections 2320 and 2333 of the Revised Statutes to require field notes and plat disclosures and to state that if a vein exists within a placer claim, the patent process may exclude the vein from the placer patent.
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Washington
Dixon
Montana
Reinoval
Sugar beet industry nets large profit for La Grande
La Grande reports a sugar beet season yielding about 12,000 tons, up from 9,000 in 1902. Managers credit Union experimental station notes for cultivation lapses and anticipate 1904 acreage near double. Beets harvested mainly by Indians and Japs with some white labor. one ton yields 240 pounds of sugar, selling at 5 cents per pound for a gross value around 144,000.
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la Grande
Union
Chicago Orders Closure Of Public Halls After Tonight
Building Commissioner Williams bans all public halls dance halls and Turner halls in Chicago until each meets the building ordinance. With over 5 000 halls the move affects many workers and theater closures. Private lodge halls are exempt.
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Chicago
Williams
Turner-Verein
William
Army reorganization splits Pacific coast into four divisions
An order from President Roosevelt changes U S army structure on the Pacific coast creating four U S divisions and one in the Philippines. The Pacific division combines California and Columbia with headquarters in San Francisco. Major General MacArthur leads the Pacific division and California command. Brigadier General Funston heads the Columbia department. Officers must report by January 15.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Roosevelt
General Staff
Secretary of War
United States
Philippines
Division of the Pacific
Department of California
Department of Columbia
MacArthur
Funston
Department of the Columbia
Chief for Irrigation Works
Senator Hansbrough introduced a bill authorizing the president to appoint a supervising engineer in charge of all irrigation works built by the federal government under the national irrigation act. The engineer’s salary is set at 10000 dollars paid from the reclamation fund, with authority to call on the geological survey for assistance.
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Washington
Hansbrough
Geological Survey
Porto Ricans for Panama Regiment Ordered South
Governor Hunt has received Washington orders countermanding dismounting of remaining Porto Rican troops. The troops’ firm stance suggests the Porto Rican regiment will soon be sent to Panama.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Hunt
Washington
Panama
Prosperity Sweeps Pendleton Amid Record Farm Wealth
In Eastern Oregon Pendleton sees wealth levels unseen before with heavy crops and high prices. Farmers and businessmen enjoy prosperity as mortgages are paid off this fall and many deposit savings in banks while seeking investments.
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Pendleton
Oregon
Interest on Tax Sales Delay In New Law
Salem reports the ten percent cap on delinquent tax sale bids will not start until March 23. Sales advertised under 1902 tax roll unaffected. Some counties delay sales to align with the new law, but most counties expect January auctions as delinquent lists remain short.
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Salem
Shedd Postoffice Robbed In Linn County
Albany reports a robbery at the Shedd post office in Linn County last week. The thief forced the rear door to enter and steal.
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Albany
Shedd Station
Linn County
Law to Protect Denny Pheasants Sparks Debate
Eugene reports a new two year ban on killing Denny pheasants enacted by a special legislative session. Sportsmen oppose the law arguing it does not address the true causes of pheasant declines and that strict enforcement of the old law would have sufficed.
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Kay
Carnahan
Adams
Athena
Hale
Josephine
Edwards
Cottage Grove
Whealand
Shelley
Whealdon
Dallas
H. B
Burleigh
Lostine
Malarkey
Multnomah County
Judd
Gault
Galloway
McMinnville
Ways and Means Committee
Eugene
Northwest fruitgrowers and livestock events in Oregon
A list of upcoming regional and national gatherings in Oregon and nearby states includes the Northwest fruitgrowers association in Portland January 11 to 13, national livestock convention January 12 to 15, national woolgrowers association January 12 to 15, poultry show Albany January 12 to 15, Angora goat show Dallas January 14 to 15, Whitman Oregon debate in Eugene January 15, and Oregon Christian Endeavor convention Pendleton February 19 to 22.
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Northwest Fruitgrowers’ Association
Portland
National Woolgrowers’ Association
Albany
Dallas
Eugene
Oregon Christian Endeavor
Pendleton
Portland markets wrap mixed price summaries by commodity
Wheat prices range from 71 to 77 cents per bushel across varieties. Barley markets list feed and brewing at 20 to 21 dollars per ton with flour products quoted between 3.55 and 4.50 per barrel. Fruit and produce show diverse prices for apples pears turnips carrots beets cabbage and tomatoes with various pack sizes and regional notes.
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Walla Walla
Valley
Graham
Oregon
Wool—Valley
Chicago Theaters Close After Compliance Push
Chicago shuts all theaters as of tonight after Mayor Harrison orders closures for asbestos curtain and other ordinance violations. Seventeen venues closed last night. sixteen more halted today in the business district amid inspector reports of violations. City officials cite past horror to deter repeats.
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Chicago
Harrison
Tolman
Japan Will Not Hesitate to Use Force if Russia Delays
Washington reports Count Cansioni says the Far East looks gloomy yet hopeful. Tokyo hints that without clear Russian concessions on Korea Japan may abandon diplomacy for war. If Russia delays, Japan may act, risking a spring attack with land and sea forces.
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Washington
Count Cassini
Japan
Corea
Tokio
Takahira
Russia
Chicago Theater Safety Plan Proposes Automatic Exit Doors
GREAT SAFETY APPARATUS reports that Chicago authorities plan to require theaters with capacity over 500 to install automatic exit door control linked to electric lighting. A trained guard in uniform would supervise the system during public hours, with fines and closure for noncompliance.
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Chicago
Heavy Tax Increases Chinese Head Tax Impact
Vancouver January 5 heavy rise in Chinese head tax from 100 to 500 takes effect January 1. Steamers must post five times security for onboard Chinese Celestials. The liner Oanfa deposits 35000 for 70 aboard. Canadian Pacific Empress ships face 100000 per vessel. Escaped Chinese trigger 500 per person. All travelers now undergo strict examination.
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Vancouver
B. C
Cold wave warnings issued across nine states
Washington reports cold wave warnings for Ohio West Virginia Mississippi Alabama Western Georgia Western Florida Arkansas Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a major cold snap nears.
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Washington
Ohio
West Virginia
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
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