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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1904
Page
3
Port Arthur reports additional warships leaving at night to reinforce cruisers. A squadron of four ironclads is said to be approaching Corea to halt six coal laden ships bound from Japan to Port Arthur. Port Arthur defenses are complete and authorities are confident.
Oregon's 1904 expenses total 1,498,310.10 with 273,310.10 from miscellaneous sources and 1,225,000 apportioned to counties for direct taxation. Four large appropriations boost the bill: Lewis and Clark 250,000 Portage railway 165,000 Celilo canal 100,000 and Indian war veterans 100,000.
Publication outlining sale of about 250000 acres of school land in eastern Oregon. Includes 16th and 36th sections, uniform price 2.50 per acre, bidding rules, eligibility for buyers over 18 and US citizens, 320 acre per purchase, oath of use, no residence requirement, five yearly payments of 50 cents per acre, with 8 7 and 6 percent interest on deferred payments.
Engineers assess artesian wells in southeastern Oregon and southwestern Idaho to store waste waters and boost irrigation. Experimental wells in Harney and Whitehorse basins confirm subsurface water and pressure. About 2000 square miles could host wells, but careful basin testing is advised before extensive development.
Washington Chief of Engineers advised Congress against funding the Umpqua river project from Gardiner to the sea. A survey by Major Langfitt estimated 15 foot channel work for eight miles and the bar would cost at least 621.41 dollars with jetty additions bringing total to about 27,111 dollars, deemed unnecessary now.
The local dairy sector shows strong growth in 1903 as the creamery pays farmers 19,000 for butter fat, up from 9,450 in 1902. Butter production reached 80,000 pounds this year, compared with 42,000 last year, with retail prices at 40 cents per pound in late summer, down from 30 cents earlier.
Postal Inspector Clark removes W. H. Kelly as Greenhorn postmaster in Grant county and appoints W. R. Draper. Kelly is alleged to be short about $1,000 with no arrests yet. friends of the ex postmaster are said to cover the shortage.
Oregon City reports Portland General Electric is carrying out extensive work on the Willamette River locks. New timbers and fons are replacing aging components while overall lock dimensions remain unchanged.
A strong movement in La Grande to establish a creamery draws farmers from the Grand Ronde valley. Agents survey milch cows as nearly all farmers in the productive valley express favorable interest and expect a plant to be set up in the coming season along the Grand Ronde river.
The Marion county recorder reports rising real estate activity. Fees collected climbed from 2776.60 three years ago to 3893.40 last year and 4195.30 in the most recent year, with more transfers and higher transfer values evident.
The Portland markets report prices for Wheat Barley Flour Mill products hay vegetables fruits butter cheese poultry meat and wool. Items include Walla Walla wheat 738c blue stem 78c valley 79c barley feed 20 per ton brew ing 20 20.50 rolled 21 flour valley 3.75 3.85 per barrel and various other staple goods with range prices across vegetables fruit dairy and livestock categories.
Paris Jan 7 report from Chefoo via the Paris edition of the New York Herald says eight thousand Japanese troops are ready to land at Masampho, signaling possible war. A regiment of Cossacks may reach Port Arthur, and reserves are moved from Blagoveschensk to Tsitechiar in Manchuria. Troop positions in Manchuria are being rearranged with details kept secret.
London reports indicate Russia’s reply is deemed unsatisfactory by multiple cables. Japan and Russia exchange notes while steamship requisitions rise. British Bluejackets sail to Chemulpo as troops land in Corea. Russian and Japanese ministers coordinate via telegrams. Genoa built cruisers Niasin and Kasag insured for flexible routes.
The Bulgarian government sent a note to the Porte demanding fulfillment of promised reforms to end a harmful situation. It asserts the reforms should be easy as revolutionaries are not hindering the government. The note places responsibility on the Porte if sincere efforts to improve Bulgarian conditions fail. Also reported is the sudden departure of Russian agent Colonel Bendorf from Sofia, believed to aim at preventing Bulgarian focus on the Macedonian question amid the Far Eastern crisis.
A Paris dispatch to Dr. Herran states a Colombian agent appealed to a French tribunal to stop the transfer of the Panama Canal Company rights on the isthmus to the United States without Colombia's consent. The Colombian counsel reportedly believed the effort might succeed.
A London dispatch reports a Tuesday riot in Kishiner where mobs assaulted Jews in principal streets then marched toward the Ghetto. Houses were damaged as missiles shattered windows and several people were clubbed before police suppressed the disturbance.
Building inspectors reported they had checked 50 of 63 New York theaters and found no violations of sufficient importance to warrant closing orders. The probe was ordered by Building Commissioner Thompson to assess condition of the citys places of amusement.
A semi official dispatch from Vladivostock and private Mukden information say disturbances between Coreans have led Russia to dispatch forces to Corea to safeguard Russian interests.
The Navy reports two cables from the U S steamer Vicksburg commander detailing grave Seoul conditions and plans to move marines by rail. About 35 men and field guns will depart Chemulpo for Seoul with 36 officers and men staying behind as a guard.
London editors debate the U S decision to land marines in Seoul to protect American interests. The Standard notes British press praise for Washington’s vigilant stance while Morning Post urges joint British support and possible marine backing. The tone reflects fear of a risky Far East crisis.
A Rock Island passenger train and a freight train collided head on two miles west of Topeka Kansas at about 1 am. Engineers Reardon and Benjamin were killed. More than a dozen passengers died or were fatally hurt. Wrecking crews were sent from Herrington and Horton.
Chairman Tawney of the House committee on industrial arts and expositions notified Representatives Hermann and Williamson he will arrange an early hearing on the Lewis and Clark exposition bill. He aims to pick a date when all committee members can attend to hear the exposition advocates. A date next week is probable.
Tokyo January 7 an extra edition of the official Gazette issues army and navy orders prohibiting publishing any reports of maneuvers movements of troops or war vessels from this time on. Authorities say they are not inter fering with press messages.
A L Craig listed as General Passenger Agent in Portland, Oregon. The brief item notes his role and association with travel or railway operations in that region.
Train No 1 arrives Albany in time to connect with the 8 P southbound and allows several hours in Albany before the 8 P northbound departure. Train No 2 links with the 8 P trains at Corvallis and Albany for direct service to Newport and nearby beaches. Train No 8 to Detroit Breitenbush and mountain resorts leaves Albany at 7 00 am arrives Detroit at noon and reaches the Springs the same day. For more information contact Epwix Bron s Taos Cocxnet A Al HH Cuomiss Agent.
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