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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1904
Page
3
A chronicle of the year 1908 noting massacres murders and natural disasters across regions. Entries record deaths from plagues earthquakes and fires alongside political turmoil religious intolerance and warlike events affecting multiple nations and people.
A chaotic summary lists feuds and disasters across states from Kentucky to Illinois. Entries note feuds in Jackson Kentucky, floods in Iowa, a fatal train wreck near Stillwell, fires in Milwaukee and Newark, a mine explosion in Hanna, and a series of deaths including Pope Leo XIII and Mrs. Blaine, with violence such as lynching in Danville and political turmoil in Wall Street.
A scrambled OCR record lists events across 1906 including deaths such as Prof. Theodor Mommumen and novelist Henry Seton Merriman, fires damaging priceless works, land and canal treaties with Panama, U S recognition of the Republic of Panama, a Cuban reciprocity bill, streetcar strikes, mine explosions in Connellsville, and revolutions in Panama with troop evacuations. It notes political shifts like Grover Cleveland not seeking the Democratic nomination and various legislative actions as Congress meets in extra session.
A brief note claims fried potatoes and freshly baked bread are upsetting to digestion, labeling common foods as digestive abominations.
Paris reports Russian naval division movements at Bizerta raise concerns among powers over the Japan Russia clash. A diplomat says the Chinese division could push Japan to act quickly, likening the moment to Kruger’s brink in the Transvaal war. If the fleet passes Suez Russia may outsize Japan in Chinese waters.
Tokio reports war prep continues but government aims to avoid conflict. The note to powers shifts responsibility to Russia if talks fail, while Russia’s actions in Corea and Seoul provoke ire. Public support for a protectorate over Corea grows and negotiations will continue until a settlement seems impossible. Imperial princes in the navy resume posts aboard ships at Sasebog.
An explosion wrecked a hotel hall during a St Johns Benevolent Society anniversary in Keasby New Jersey injuring about 30 people. Joseph Galaida suffered head and face burns while his wife was thrown and rendered unconscious. Gertrude Elion sustained severe facial injuries and Michael Ponger lost an arm.
Washington reports Idaho Representative French urges more federal building funding. He files bills to spend 50,000 dollars each for Lewiston Moscow and Pocatello to house post offices land offices and other federal offices. No new buildings are expected this session but an omnibus bill may include one of the cities.
Denver January 6 Governor Peabody proclaims San Miguel county in insurrection and grants military power to restore peace. Major Seph T. Hill commander at Telluride orders press censorship requiring all articles for dispatch to be submitted to him and seizes control of telegraph and telephone lines.
Ricdrte, recently returned exile from Guam, is in hiding in Manila and has written a letter outlining a new revolution. The government does not consider the matter serious.
Officials report about 600 dead with total casualties near 1,000 after the Iroquois Theater disaster. Mayor Harrison urged canceling New Year celebrations as Chicago grieves and waits for exact death toll as missing and identified names are sorted.
Simon Wolfe of Washington met President Roosevelt who said he could not discuss the interview. Roosevelt had ordered U S consuls in Russia to report if Kishinev danger repeats, with replies so far reassuring and indicating Russia aims to avert a new massacre around January 7.
From St Petersburg Jan 2 a new wave of pessimism spreads in foreign dispatches and editorials. Novoe Vremya warns there may be war tomorrow while still hoping for a peaceful settlement and asserting Russia will not yield in defense of its vital far eastern interests.
Paris dispatch from the Chee Foo reporter notes Colonel Artimeff in contact with Admiral Alexieff says the situation is critical. He claims Japan seeks war while Yuan Shi Kai leads a hostile Chinese army and navy stance. Manchurian disturbances blamed on Chinese government support for bandits.
Washington reports the forthcoming monthly financial statement shows December receipts about 42,747,532 dollars and expenditures 32,248,000 dollars, leaving a surplus of 10,499,532 dollars. The six months of the current fiscal year yield an approximate surplus of 8,438,667 dollars.
Train No 1 arrives Albany in time to connect with the 8 P M southbound, and allows two to three hours in Albany before the northbound departure. Train No 2 connects with 8 P trains at Corvallis and Albany to Newport and nearby beaches. Train No 8 to Detroit Breitenbush and mountain resorts leaves Albany at 7 00 a m and reaches Detroit at noon. For information contact Eugene Stone Manager Two Cocxnetn Albany H H Crone Corvallis Agents
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