Weekly World News Highlights of a Tumultuous Week
Russia plans to spend 200 million dollars rebuilding its navy while Missouri considers 200000 for the Lewis and Clark fair. The Colorado legislature declares Adama governor as Peabody may contest. Industrial disputes loom as steamship lines and railroads push against immigrant inspections. Carnegie signals support for the Franklin Institute fund. Major court motions target non-transferable transport, beef trust, and sugar bounty rulings. North Sea inquiry adjourns. port authorities grapple with port Arthur and Manchuria. a fatal wreck disrupts New York elevated lines. fires in Augusta and other incidents punctuate a compact, unsettled week.
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Russia
Missouri
Congress Moves to End Isthmian Canal Commission
A movement seeks legislation this session to abolish the Isthmian Canal Commission and put construction under a board of engineers. The president is said to favor the plan, while the current commission is accused of wasting time and quarreling.
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Congress
Isthmian Canal Commission
Board of Engineers
Shah Pays Price for Murder of American Missionary
Washington reports the Persian government paid $30,000 indemnity to the American legation for the murder of Rev. Benjamin W. Labarree near Ouroma Persia. The shah promised swift punishment for all criminals and no special tax on Christians.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Benjamin W. Labarree
Department of State
B. W. Labarree
Ouroma
Persia
Seyd Mir Ghafar
Teheran
Ray
Congress
Labarree
Statehood bill eyed with Arizona split and Oklahoma tie
Washington reports the joint statehood bill, including the Gantiotn measure, remains active with Senator Warren as sponsor. Efforts focus on compensation for seized fishermen and likely delay of the pure food bill while leaders keep statehood moving and explore eliminating Arizona and New Mexico.
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Washington
Warren
Fulton
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Wrecks Off British Coast Reported In Storm Losses
Stormy seas along the British coast yield multiple shipwrecks. The Glasgow steamer Etella Marie and the Spanish vessel Oris sank after a collision off Holyhead with all crew saved by lifeboats. The Belfast schooner Dispatch collided with the Sundreland steamer Dillington off Ramsgate. Dispatch towed in, while Dillington and ten crew are believed lost.
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London
Glasgow
Etella Marie
Holyhead
Oris
Belfast
Dispatch
Dillington
Ramsgate
Japanese plan naval station at Port Arthur amid build up
Naval dispatch from Arthur Japan reports intent to establish a naval station at Port Arthur with Vice Admiral Shibayama likely to command. Military garrison reduced as prisoners are withdrawn and order restored. Fleet works to clear mines but high numbers keep navigation unsafe. only government vessels may enter the harbor.
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Tokio
Port Arthur
Shibayama
Five hour blaze at Atlantic Refining plant
A fire in southwestern Philadelphia at the Atlantic refining plant burned for five hours tonight. Damage is estimated at around 200000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
The
Atlantic Refining
Roosevelt as mediator to peace, Europe backs plan
European observers agree the United States may broker peace between Russia and Japan after Port Arthur fall. TaKahira rejects overtures, says Japan will press the war. Russia vows stronger resistance. Americans see President Roosevelt as likely intermediary when negotiations begin.
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Washington
Japan
Russia
United States
Port Arthur
Liao Yang
Takahira
Europe
Roosevelt
St. Petersburg
Tokio
Submarines For Japan Reported From Kanagawa
Victoria dispatch notes the Kanagawa Maru arriving from Japan with submarine boats in cargo sections. Japan reportedly has about 30 submarines ready or near completion at Kure, with some foreign crews to help man them. Captain Orlan Cullen, inventor of the Cullen ball bearing gun, arrived with ordnance and submarines after a long voyage.
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Victoria
Kanagawa
Japan
Trieste
Constantinople
Port Arthur Fortification Plans Reported by Nogi
General Nogi has agents recruiting for months to employ Chinese laborers in hastening the refortification of Port Arthur as soon as Russians are removed. Cement and timber await on the Yalu river with steel plates and other supplies prepared in Japan for transport to the fortress. Japanese confidence rises that the defense will be stronger than before.
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Chefoo
Nogi
Port Arthur
Yalu
Japan
Worn by Grief and Labor General Nogi's Changed Countenance
New York dispatch reports General Nogi visibly affected by Japanese wartime sacrifices. His outward appearance shows fatigue and carelessness, making him hard to recognize. He is recalled as the man who surrendered Port Arthur and lost two sons in the war.
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New York
Nogi
Third Army
Stoessel
Port Arthur
Smoot Investigation Resumes With Utah Witnesses Summoned
About 30 defense witnesses from Utah and Idaho have been subpoenaed as the Smoot investigation resumes in Washington. Most are prominent in business and politics. two women are among the summons. Senator Smoot, Congressman Howell, Attorneys Worthington and Van Cott and many witnesses left for the East today.
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Salt Lake City
Smoot
Washington
Utah
Idaho
Howell
Worthington
van Cott
East
Engineers Meet for Second Annual Reclamation Conference
Washington January 9. Government reclamation service engineers begin their second annual conference in the capital to discuss projects and methods affecting irrigation and land restoration nationwide.
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Washington
Government Reclamation Service
Repre
Congress Acts on State Admission and Corporations Bill
On reconvening for the new session the Senate tackled a bill admitting Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma and Indian Territory as states. Heyburn introduced a corporation regulation bill. Newlands proposed a national incorporation act for interstate railroad construction. In the House Mann introduced a bill to abolish the Isthmian Canal Commission and extend presidential powers to the end of the fifty ninth Congress.
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Senate
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Heyburn
Committee
Judiciary
Newlands
Congress
House
Mann
Isthmian Canal Commission
Senate Debates Statehood Bill and Klamath Irrigation
The senate spends most of the day on a joint statehood bill. Senator Bard introduces two measures to clear Klamath reserve irrigation project obstacles in Southern Oregon and Northern California.
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Senate
Bard
Klamath Reserve
Oregon
California
Bailey
House Committee On Fortifications
Adams
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Senate Publicizes Arbitration Treaties With Seven Nations
The United States and seven nations Great Britain Portugal France Switzerland Germany Italy and Spain released arbitration treaties by senate order. W B Crum a Black nominee to Charleston district customs collector post was confirmed. The senate approved the fortifications bill and both houses adjourned to Monday.
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United States
Senate
Great Britain
Portugal
France
Switzerland
Germany
Italy
Spain
W. B. Crum
Charleston
D. C
Sy House
River and Harbor Bill Delayed as Congress Fears Economy Policy
Washington notes rising unease among lawmakers over Speaker Cannon and Republican leaders pressing strict budget cuts. The rivers and harbors committee has met for weeks without drafting any bill, prompting worries that delay aims to stall funding for waterways before adjournment. If this postponement continues, districts needing river improvements may revolt against the slowdown.
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Washington
Jan
Congress
Cannon
Fee Plea Seeks 200000 For James Smith Jr Receiver
Newark New Jersey January 7 Judge Lanning heard a fee request of two hundred thousand dollars for James Smith Jr acting as receiver for the United States Shipbuilding company. Sheldon reorganization committee opposed claiming the amount is exorbitant noting receivership funds total about 1125000 credit for the company’s resurrection is due to the committee.
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Newark
N. J
James Smith, Jr
United States Shipbuilding Company
Lanning
United States District Court
Sheldon
New Russian War Loan Prospectus Set for Issue
Berlin January 7 The prospectus of the new Russian loan of 81 million dollars will be issued tomorrow Subscription lists open in Germany Russia and Holland January 12 The price in Germany is 95 The bankers syndicate has paid into the Russian treasury 90 Percent These terms are viewed as favorable for Russia since holders can demand redemption at par after
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Berlin
Germany
Russia
Holland
New Russian Loan Announced in St Petersburg
Official notice in St Petersburg states a new loan of 115.75 million dollars with 4 percent interest from January 1. The first bond calls appear no earlier than 1917 and the issue is to be fully repaid by 1985.
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St. Petersburg
Brisk Grant County Stock Market Boosted by Low Prices
In Grant County Oregon cattle buyers from John Day and surrounding stockmen actively trade as heavy fall sales fade. Prices drop to bedrock with fat stock sales widespread and feed plentiful. Henry Trowbridge and Johnny Laycock drove 436 head of steers to valley pastures from Burnt River country at 12 to 25 dollars per head.
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Grant County
John Day
Iree
Henry Trowbridge
Johnny Laycock
Legislature Meets as Senate Fails to Elect President
Salem January 10. Senate opens with Brownell presiding and credentials panel. After swearing in new members, 39 ballots yield Kuykendall leading, but no winner. House organizes with Mills elected speaker 26 to 24 over Kay.
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Salem
Senate
Brownell
Clackamas
Kuykendall
Miller
Carter
Pierce
Mills
Multnomah
Kay
Marion
Gold Discovery Rumor Sparks Mosier Excitement
News from Mosier reports a stir after a man named Thomas showed a piece of gold said to be dug five or six miles south of town. Residents plan to investigate near the head of Mosier creek and consider filing claims if the mine proves real.
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Mosier
Dalles
Mosier Creek
Thomas
New Company at Work Near Grants Pass
The Michigan Mining and Milling company, which recently bought mineral ground on Applegate creek in Murphy district near Grants Pass, is commencing development under W. T. Perry of Portland. The property includes timber, water rights, quartz and placer diggings with special focus on quartz veins. Buildings for workers will be erected and claims opened with dispatch.
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Grants Pass
Michigan Mining & Milling Company
Applegate Creek
Murphy District
W. T. Perry
Portland
Michigan Company
Inland Empire and Oregon Events Lead January Through June
A list of upcoming pursuits and expositions from varied groups includes Inland Empire Sunday school institute in Pendleton on January 30, animal shows by Polk County Goat Poultry and Sheep in Dallas January 19-20, Newberg poultry show January 10-13, Albany poultry show January 18-21, State Horticultural society in Portland January 10-11, Prohibition Oratorical League contest in McMinnville April 14, National American Woman Suffrage Association in Portland June 22-28, and the Lewis and Clark Centennial exposition in Portland June 1 through October 15.
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Inland Empire Sunday School Institute
Pendleton
Polk County
Goat, Poultry and Sheep Association
Dallas
Newberg
Albany
State Horticultural Society
Portland
McMinnville
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Light Canyon City snow leaves shallow cover
Winter snow is light in Canyon City with ground barely covered in the valley and mountains under a foot deep. Forecasters warn later heavy falls may come but fast spring melt is unlikely as the surface remains only lightly frozen, allowing moisture to sink into the ground.
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Canyon City
Artesian well drilling at Emma mine near Baker City
W L Vinson, manager of the Emma mine a few miles east of Baker City, has begun an artesian well to obtain water for the mine. The project attracts many nearby landowners and could show land irrigation potential if successful.
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Baker City
W. L. Vinson
Emma
Interior reopens Cascade forest for public entry
The Interior department orders reinstate public entry to the Cascade forest reserve areas similar to those withdrawn a year ago during an investigation. Much of the land has since been restored to settlement pending further review.
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Oregon City
Interior Department
Cascade Forest Reserve
Sweepstake Road Progress Near Vesuvius Mine
Report notes construction of about 600 feet of the Sweepstake group to a point near the Vesuvius mine. When the road reaches two miles the project will advance with sod work and improved access.
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Grove
John Brand
Vesuvius
Medford Group Plans Medford to Crater Lake Railroad
Southern Oregon Development company has conducted surveys and secured rights of way for a proposed Medford to Crater Lake timber belt railroad. The Medford and Crater Lake Railroad company is incorporated with 500 000 dollars in capital under leaders A A Davis B F Adkins J M Keene R H White head B H Harris W F Enthrop and W J Vawter.
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Medford
Southern Oregon Development Company
Big Timber Belt
Crater Lake Road
Butte Falls Mining Company
Plas
Crater Lake
A. A. Davis
B. F. Adkins
J. M. Keene
R. H. Whitehead
B. H. Harris
W. F. Enthrop
W. J. Vawter
Secretary of State
Medfords
Timber Belt
Crater Ake
Astoria Railroad Buys Clatakanie Logging Road
An authentic report states the Astoria and Columbia River Railroad has purchased six miles of Benson Logging road at Clatakanie and plans to extend into the Nehalem valley. The standard gauge line, built for logging, now carries freight to Clatekanie and nearby areas.
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Astoria
Astoria & Columbia River Railroad Company
Benson Logging Company
Clatakanie
Nehalem Valley
Clatekanie
Power for Trolley Roads Plans at Martin's Rapids
Eugene Chief Engineer Diers of the Willamette Valley Electric Railway prepares to deploy workers at Martin's Rapids on the McKenzie River. Water will be diverted via a flume to a power station site downstream. The plant is expected to yield 6,000 horsepower to run the electric roads as currently designed.
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Eugene
Diers
Willamette Valley Electric Railway Company
Martin's Rapids
McKenzie River
Enlarge Brick Plant Near Wallace Butte
After planning and testing, Martin and Mack owners of the Wallace butte brick yard announce enlarging the plant. They will erect a large building install a new mud mill and additional machinery to complete the facility. The expansion is described as a substantial addition to Lane County.
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Eugene
Messrs. Martin & Mack
Wallace Butte
Lane County
Prize Packed Fruit Wins First Honors in San Francisco
La Grande based Produce company Prize Packed Fruit earns first honors from a San Francisco committee of over 50 commission men and dealers for best packed fruit. A. A. Gust manager returns from San Francisco with the news.
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la Grande
Oregonian Produce Company
San Francisco
Colorado
California
Washington
Idaho
A. A. Gust
Bohemia Mining District Sees Steady Year of Progress
The past year brought steady progress for the Bohemia mining district with no boom, but notable hard work and solid ore quality pleasing owners as books closed on the year.
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Cottage Grove
Bohemia
Market Prices Wire for Wheat Hops Wool and More
Wheat from Portland to Walla Walla at 85 to 90 cents with bluestem 88 to 90, valley 87. Tacoma offers bluestem at 88 cents with club 8 cents. Oregon ranch egge 274 percent. butter Fancy creamery 25 to 27 cents. hops Choice 29 to 30 cents prime 27 to 28. Wool Valley 19 to 20 cents Easter. Oregon mohair 10 to 17 cents. mohair 25 to 266.
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Portland
Walla Walla
Bluestem
Valley
Tacoma
Oregon Ranch
Wool—Valley
Oregon
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