News of the Week Condensed Recap
A broad digest notes no Pennsylvania railroad strike likely. Lancaster bank collapse with about 1 million in deposits. Ambush near La Colorada, Yaqui Indians kill four Americans and one Mexican. Oregon fraud probe implicates Mitchell Hermann and Mays in a 300000 acre theft, potential 500000 profit. Russia’s worker unrest tied to debt and taxes. many headlines from strikes to court actions. US politics see resignations and new senators. Venezuela and China topics touch global tensions. Domestic issues include port expansions, electoral irregularities, and sea-law debates.
Doings in Congress on January 16 2 lines
Bills passed by the senate included relief for the Western Alaska Construction Company railroads extending time for the first 20 miles of track and a daily wage of 3 for federal bailiffs. Senators debated uniting New Mexico with Arizona and Oklahoma with Indian Territory, with Heyburn opposing a Western-minded consolidation.
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United States
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Oklahoma
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Senate session notes on Hood Hood Hood
Heyburn closed his speech on the joint statehood bill and Stone announced a speech tomorrow on investigating charges of corruption in the 1896 and 1904 campaigns. Lodge led the conference railroad bill with house amendments. Mitchell defended himself amid Oregon land fraud indictment and called accusers liars. he seeks an investigation. Mondell opposes funding Klamath irrigation until California and Oregon adopt adequate water laws.
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Lodge
Mitchell
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California
Revolt 15 at Hand in Russian Capital Strike Spreads
Rioters thousands strong flood St. Petersburg streets as strikes spread across industries including Baltic cartridge mine and cloth factories. Troops guard palaces while the state runs low on electric power and talks with workers stall as finance minister refuses delegation.
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Far East
Marcus Cardboard
Alexandrovek— Machine Works
Baltic Cartridge Factory
Baron Streglitz’ Cloth
Kaller and Beckman Distilleries
Russo-American
House Adopts 12 Impeachment Articles Against Judge Swayne
On Wednesday January 8 the House approved 12 impeachment articles against Judge Charles Swayne. The speaker was authorized to appoint counsel to prosecute before the Senate and conduct senate proceedings. Senator Stone pressed for investigation of the 1896 and 1904 campaigns. Clay opposed the statehood bill but supported consolidations of Oklahoma and Indian Territory.
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Clay
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Congress panels army bill and statue ceremony dates
The House finished debate on the army appropriation bill and plans a vote tomorrow. Humphrey attacked the army transport service and proposed abolition. Statutory hall exercises to honor Frances E. Willard were set for February 17. Extradition laws to the Philippines were extended. In the Senate, statehood debate continued with Stone opposing for two hours. A fur sealers remuneration bill was debated but no action taken.
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Statuary Hall
Frances E. Willard
United States
Philippines
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Stone
Senate keeps statehood and indemnity bills in limbo
The senate again took both the statehood bill and the fur seal indemnity bill under advisement without action. Fulton backed the indemnity measure while McCreary and Bate opposed the statehood proposal. A New Mexico governor telegram urged admitting New Mexico within current boundaries. The House passed the army appropriation bill and adjourned after not completing the Indian bill.
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Fulton
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Bate
Italy Sees Austrian Troop Concentration On Frontier
Rome reports unease over Austrian troop buildup on the Italian frontier with Patria claiming preparations for war while Tribuna cites Vienna saying the increase is due to soldiers returning from duty on the Russian frontier.
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Alaska Natives Need Help Warned by Emmons Report
Washington reports Lt. G T Emmons warns in his Alaska natives study that white settlement has disrupted traditional life. The game is thinning and food supplies are exhausted, leaving the native groups unable to cope with modernization without substantial early aid and federal action.
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Include Swamp Land Bill for Irrigation Projects
Representative Bell of California introduced a bill authorizing the secretary of the interior to include swamp and overflowed land in any irrigation project under the national irrigation law where feasible. Reclaimed land will be disposed of like other lands under government irrigation schemes.
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Bell
California
Secretary of the Interior
May Tie Up Big Railroad in Labor Dispute
Philadelphia January 23. Both sides remain firm but show signs of possible settlement in the conflict between the Prania railroad company and Brotherhood of Trainmen. A strike was temporarily suspended as Vice Grand Master Lee and allies consider consulting Grand Master Morrissey with railway officials to seek an agreement.
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Prania Railroad Company
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Japanese Capture British Steamer Carrying Coal
Japanese forces seized the British steamer Okley in Teushima Strait on Wednesday afternoon. The ship, which sailed from Cardiff on November 17 with 5,900 tons of coal for adivo ttok, was brought to Sasebo for seizure.
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Tokio
Okley
Teushima
Russian Ambassador Delivers Note on Chinese Neutrality
Count Cassini presented the Russian government response to Secretary Hay at the State Department. The communication repeats earlier complaints from the powers regarding Chinese neutrality and is accompanied by argumentative statements.
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Washington
Count Cassini
State Department
Hay
Minnesota Exhibit Wins Grand Prize for Portland Exhibit
Minneapolis January 23 The Minnesota educational exhibit which won the grand prize at the St Louis fair will be sent to the Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland Oregon for display.
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Minneapolis
St. Louia
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United States to Manage Finances of Santo Domingo
A protocol signed in Santo Domingo between the Dominican government and U S officials outlines that the United States will guarantee territorial integrity and oversee debt obligations and payments. The agreement provides for Dominican representation at customs, 45 percent of gross revenue to the Dominican budget, and the remainder to cover salaries and debt interest with surplus paid to the Dominican government.
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House faces opposition to Klamath irrigation bill
Washington reports oppose Mondell as the house contemplates a bill passed by the senate allowing use of Lower Klamath Tule and Goose lakes for irrigation under the national program. The irrigation committee backs it, except Mondell, citing feasibility and potential to irrigate 300 000 acres with possible future expansion to 90 000 acres on the Klamath Indian reservation.
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Goose Lakes
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Geological Survey
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Congress
Russians in Caucasus Revolt Report From Constantinople Cable
Captain Orlan Cullen of the Imperial Marine association in Tokio reports a cable from Constantinople stating 1,500 Circas revolted and killed 200 Russians in Lavini Caucasus. He says Tiflis City is nearly besieged with communications only by dispatch-bearers.
Stampede injures women at hearing by Mme Breshkowsky
In Chicago on January 25 a stampede of thousands seeking news from St Petersburg and to hear Mme Katherine Breshkowsky, Socialist worker, left several women injured. Police deployed to steady the crowd at the West Side auditorium doors.
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West Side
St. Petersburg
Mme
Katherine Breshkowsky
Socialist Worker
Cuba City Shaken Up by Triple Earthquake Shocks
Barillago Cuba January 25 There have been three distinct earthquake shocks of increasing force within the last 24 hours causing much excitement. No serious damage was done but there is fear of further shocks.
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Barillago
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Oregon Senate and House Bills Sweep Through Legislature
Oregon lawmakers advance 19 bills in the opening days with measures on irrigation districts, gambling felonies, railroad commissions, local option by precincts, and permit changes. The age of consent proposal surfaces repeatedly as debates unfold across sessions in Salem.
Wasco Land Bought by Hemingway Brothers in Wasco County
T. L. and B. F. Hemingway from Spokane purchased the Pat Gorman farm of 440 acres near Kingsley for $8,000. They traveled across Eastern Oregon seeking land and found Wasco county promising for better irrigation and productivity than other eastern sections.
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B. F. Hemingway
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Pat Gorman
Kingsley
Messrs. Hemingway
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Wasco County
Condor Water & Power Wins Jacksonville Lighting Franchise
The Condor Water & Power company gains a franchise to furnish electric lights for Jacksonville. The firm owns a Rogue River dam near Gold Hill and must transmit power 12 miles. Poles are in place after already supplying power to Opp mining machinery one mile west of Jacksonville.
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Condor Water & Power Company
Rogue River
Gold Hill
Opp
Senate passes charter amendments amid school funding notes
Salem reports three charter amendment bills approved by the senate with thirteen new measures. A bill to publish special laws and another to form a state board of control were among notable items. Appropriations for normal schools total 221000, far above 1903’s 85000. Five House bills pass unanimously, including fertilizer sales regulation and tax recipient recordkeeping. Eighteen new bills include child labor code amendments and Wilamette River improvement funding of 25000.
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Chamberlain
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Columbia River
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Jan
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Nesmith
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Reopen Woolen Mill Eyes New Machinery and Sale
John P. Wilbur and William Wright of Union secured an option on the Willamette Valley Woolen Manufacturing mill in the city. Closed for almost a year due to bankruptcy, the plant will be overhauled with new machinery after their purchase is approved by Receiver A C Woodcock.
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William Wright
Union
Willamette Valley Woolen Manufacturing Company
A. C. Woodcock
Highest Award for Wheat at Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Pendleton Umatilla county leads world in fine wheat production and received the highest award for wheat display at the Louisiana Purchase exposition. W P Temple of the county was notified of the top prize for three bluestem wheat sheaves forming part of Oregon’s exhibit.
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Umatilla County
W. P. Temple
Portland Markets Wheat and Produce Prices Reported
Portland markets list wheat prices by origin including Walla Walla and valley with cents per bushel, various varieties noted. Also shows date numbers for white and gray, potatoes in Oregon fancy and common grades, rye, eggs, and butter prices from local creameries.
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