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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1903
Page
2
Madrid reports a Bilbao train plunged into the Nejerika river after the bridge broke. About 300 passengers were aboard. official counts list 30 dead and 60 seriously injured with many more likely to die. Rescue teams and doctors have arrived as the full toll remains uncertain.
A July 1 report from Lick Observatory notes the Marseilles discovered comet shows two tails in photographs taken with the long axisoscope. The nucleus matches a 4th magnitude brightness and lies south at about 2:30, roughly three fifths to the sky’s zenith in the Aquarii region. The Saturn spot seen earlier at Lick remains unfavorably positioned for identification.
A freight elevator shaft broke at the H J Heinz company plant in Allegheny. Twenty three people were crowded in the car when it fell from the fifth floor to the cellar, injuring all aboard and sparking fears of fatalities. Two intoxicated men had crowded into the car after warnings and began jumping, causing the shaft to snap.
The president issues the first proclamation under the Porto Rican land act reserving public lands for naval use. The 80 acres along both sides of the Cagaus road and harbor area, Sela Grande, Punctella point, park presidio, island of Qulebra and adjacent keys are set aside for United States government use.
A massive landslide about 1000 feet wide slid from the main range into Silver Creek basin between the Revenue and Camp Bird mines. The entire mountain top broke away and another section may fail. Caused by melting snow. No damage reported.
New York and vicinity were deluged by a downpour causing widespread flooding. Water reached four to five feet in places, trapping families in their homes and washing away a man named Peter Sears in a sewer collapse near South and West streets and Williamsburg. Several Bolts struck Tammany Hall and other buildings but caused no major damage.
A second body identified as Mrs. Clarence Andrews was pulled from a mud puddle in front of William Dutton’s residence two miles below Heppner Oregon. Rescue crews rechecked the flooded search area, relief funds rose to 2345 dollars and 72 cents, and Mrs. Britton headed home to The Dalles after coordinating emergency aid.
In Las Esperanzas, Coahuila, Mexico, a gas explosion at the Las Esperanzas coal mine owned by Mexican Coal and Coke killed 24 workers and injured about 50 others. The blast followed a lamp flame, trapping many as debris collapsed. About 100 men were in the mine when the blast occurred.
Jacob Devine was arrested in Columbia charged with breaking open and stealing street mail boxes. Postal officials say the case spanned three months and a decoy letter found on him aided the capture. Inspector Malone stated the box breaking was detected and reported by Columbia police.
A Pascagoula telephone bulletin reports the West Pascagoulian creosote works destroyed by fire, with estimated losses around 200000 dollars. The facility was described as the largest creosote works in the South. The fire originated from a hot iron piece falling onto creosote. No injuries reported.
Washington reports a shipment of breeding bulls from Indiana to Argentina carried foot and mouth disease on board. No cases exist in Indiana or along the travel route to New York. The agriculture department weighs stopping Argentina wool imports or implementing port disinfection to prevent possible disease entry. The inquiry will consider postponing imports if danger is grave.
State Senator A B Lewis announced a powerful Eastern syndicate has acquired iron and coal lands in Southern Utah and plans to invest 25 to 30 million dollars to open mines build railroads and erect a large steel plant. Utah Coal and Iron Company will be formed in Colorado with 20 million capital and bonds equal to that.
A fire at American Malting Company elevators in Milwaukee was sparked by dust explosion. The blaze destroyed malthouses with 800 000 bushels and 700 000 bushels outputs, damaged elevators F and E, plus engine and boiler rooms. Estimated total loss around 300 000 dollars with about 400 000 bushels ruined.
Oil field excitement as a lighted match set five acres of oil waste ablaze near the Guffey and Texas Addition works in Sour Lake Texas. The surface layer burned rapidly but by 3 p m the flames were controlled and the loss was insignificant.
The Times correspondent in Shanghai reports Pekin officials anticipate early ratification of the British treaty. Although article eight is not fully accepted by all powers, its spirit appears in current American and Japanese negotiations.
Affidavit publicizes allegations that A O Nellis of New York directed light seed loads and no books kept for a government contract. $18,000 withheld from $108,000 due, bond for $36,000 still held, Wilson says probe ongoing with no government employee implicated.
The cablegram from Emperor William I B to President Roosevelt expresses gratitude for the American squadron's visit to Kiel. He notes the inspection of the flagship and compliments Admiral Cottom and his captains for their neatness and efficiency. He expects a warm stay and friendly reception from the citizens.
An interior department order withdraws 1 100 000 acres from desert entry in the Walla Walla land office district. The area includes Franklin county and parts of ten townships along the Snake River, plus areas in Adams and Yakima counties, to study possible irrigation from the Snake and Columbia rivers.
Chicago announced the railway express drivers and conductors union will see pay rise by about 10 percent for 1000 members after a Chicago board of arbitration decision. The union sought a uniform wage up to 75 dollars monthly. The agreement bars discrimination against union men and provides extra pay for Sunday work with one Sunday off per month.
In Topeka Kansas on June 29 more than 7500 pounds of garden seeds arrived by mail for flood relief. The shipment from the United States Department of Agriculture was given to county commissioners for distribution to needy residents.
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