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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1905
Page
6
A roundup of global and domestic events includes Japanese and Russian naval activity near Anambas and Vladivostok, strikes in Chicago and Alabama, indictments against Standard Oil, a Madrid reservoir collapse, battleship Minnesota launch, and various political and military developments from Kentucky to Oregon.
Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota, a tariff reform advocate, says revision chances are gone. He believes party pressure has convinced the president that no Dingley rate changes will occur. He forecasts October 15 postponement ends tariff hopes for the long session.
Newport April 11 The fortification board's third committee chaired by Admiral Charles N Thomas emphasizes submarine mine dangers and leans toward using submarine boats instead for harbor defense Trials in Narragansett bay failed due to currents, while Russian ships and English practices bolster the push to replace mines with boats in tidal channels.
Tokyo reports Vice Admiral Rozestvensky's second Pacific squadron undefeated since Singapore. Speculation centers on aims to reach Vladivostok or seize a base, with many believing a rendezvous elsewhere and cautious views about immediate battle. Japanese papers express relief and confidence in Togo.
St Petersburg April 11 There is reason to believe that Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's entrance into the China sea has been followed by orders for the cruisers at Vladivostok to put to sea Their appearance outside Vladivostok will threaten Admiral Togo's rear and compel retention or dispatch of ships to Japanese waters Thus Togo is placed between two fires
Mexico City reports considerable progress toward inaugurating a steamship line linking Mexican gulf ports with Canada. Steamers may start trips next month. initial calls at Cuban ports were proposed but the government objects to stopping there, though consent may be sought.
President Diaz issues a decree regulating new coin designs for the republic. It covers $10 and $5 gold coins and silver dollars that differ slightly from current issues.
Report from Singapore says Russia and Japan head toward a clash off the China coast as Vice Admiral Rojestvensky and Admiral Togo lead armorclad fleets. Observers foresee a decisive fight to decide Pacific naval supremacy within about two weeks.
President Howad Elliott approves extensive improvements to install telegraph block signals across the Northern Pacific. The program expands continuous protection over key districts from St Paul to the Pacific coast, adding 613.5 miles and linking Minneapolis Staples Livingston to Logan Garrison Dixon Spokane Pasco Ellensburg Seattle Tacoma.
Western men will be favored for top engineering and contracting posts on the Panama canal project. Chairman T. P. Shonta said the aim is to hire practical construction experts who can work efficiently for the United States at fair prices, noting a preference for western railway men’s experience.
Telegraphic reports from Dharmsala indicate the Kangra earthquake caused massive loss with most of the town wiped out. Only a deputy inspector and four sergeants remain alive among the police. many residents are trapped under ruins. Neighboring villages Ia Palanpur Dha wan and Suyanpur lie in ruins. Haripur Deragopi pur Nadaum Hamirpur fare lightly damaged. News from Kulu valley is unavailable. Goorkhas continue rescue work amid scarce excavation aid.
Dispatches from Harbin note Russian cavalry reconnoitering Japanese flanks and rear with a detachment crossing to Erdakilzie, where Japanese entrenchments halted it after cutting the railway and burning depots. Reports claim 10,000 and 5,000 strong mixed divisions moved toward Mongolia and Bodum, while Kirin sees siege guns en route. Snowy weather persists as General Linievitch receives congratulations on his appointment.
Representative Jones asked the secretary of the interior to send an inspector to Washington to negotiate opening the south half of the Colville reservation. The aim is to secure a congressional submission next winter. Inspector McLaughlin is likely to negotiate with the Colville this summer. The north half may also be purchased.
Paris reports an ex army captain arrested on conspiracy against public security alongside a large seizure of cartridges and uniforms. Officials say the group planned to use military forces on a mission to the Ivory Coast, while secret police activity fuels concerns about government security.
The British ambassador Sir Mortimer Durand urged an agreement with the United States on equipping ocean going steamers with life saving devices. Acting Secretary Loomis referred the proposal to the Commerce and Labor Department for consideration.
Ratifications of the extradition treaty between the United States and Panama signed May 25 1904 were exchanged today. The pact, one of the first between the two nations, was hastily prepared to address on the isthmus the influx of adventurers seeking canal opportunities and covers serious crimes.
Colton, appointed supervising collector of Dominican revenues, met at the War Department before sailing to Santo Domingo. He received final instructions from Secretary Taft and was told he acts as agent of President Morales, not of the United States.
The February health report from Colonel Gorgas, chief sanitary officer in the Panama Canal Zone, notes only 1.95 percent of canal employees were sick, a level regarded as highly commendable.
The Celilo canal commission signed the deed for the government canal right of way between The Dalea and Celilo after corrections to conveyances. The right of way cost Oregon $74 000 and officials expect construction to proceed. Separate Portage Railway progress shows grading and bridge work near completion with four steel rails received. project aims for May 15 finish. Marion County plans road improvements with farmer labor. expected $20 000 in in-kind work and district-wide subscriptions, with Salem area projects to start, including $7 000 in local work and $2 000 from merchants.
The Dullee Farmers report near completion of reseeding after severe February weather. About ten percent of fall sown grain froze out requiring replanting. Despite higher costs, early growth is promising and farming activity is ahead of last year, improving market timing for gardeners and orchardists.
Deputies appointed by Assessor Strain will start the census and assessment work at once. Values of property will not be placed until late in the season as Strain awaits county assessor responses on railroad properties. Strain favors listing values at true worth. Umatilla County could show a property statement near 30 million dollars.
Snow in the foothills has thinned frost risk for Weston and Basket mountain crops. Prolonged cool, clear weather should allow trees to bloom and assure a fruit and berry harvest. Wheat in Weston district is in good condition and expected to yield well if weather remains favorable.
In March three mercantile houses near Halsey shipped 10,590 dozen eggs sourced from local farmers. Farmers received an average 17 cents per dozen, totaling about 1500 dollars distributed to nearby farmers for eggs in one month. The district claims a record unmatched by similar areas in the state.
Salem Judge Burnett postpones all trial proceedings to May 22 to allow the grand jury to finish investigations into land fraud cases. The panel has focused on local matters and on suspects linked to the rifles Tracey and Merrill used to escape the state prison in 1902.
At a Lewis and Clark club meeting in Independence the group decided to place an order with a Portland firm for 150 dozen one half pint jars. The jars will be filled with assorted fruits and carry the Independence Lewis and Clark club label to be given to Eastern visitors to Oregon in the summer.
Polk County Pioneer association executive committee met in Dallas and fixed June 10 for the annual reunion. J. D. Smith of Dallas was elected secretary to fill the vacancy caused by J. W. Lewis’s death.
The Clackamas county court fixed Mount Hood road charges with a base 2 per automobile and a schedule for other vehicles and livestock. Four wheeled vehicles cost 2 with 40 cents per extra yoke. single horse-drawn vehicles 1.25. paddle horse 0.75. pack horse 0.40. horse or mule 1.50. cattle 0.10 per head. sheep goats and hogs 0.02.
The Oregon Lumber company has begun logging camps along the Whitney and Tipton branch of the Sumpter Valley railway with full activity. Service's saw mill on Deer Creek six miles below Sumpter started sawing 2,000,000 feet of logs and expects to run five months on current orders. Sumpter Lumber operates planing mills but has not arranged log cutting at the south mill yet.
Baker City reports 100000 pounds of wool bought by Koshland Bros represented by Miles Lee at 16 cents per pound. Fleeced cash of 50 cents binds the contract. Shearing expected around May 20 and lambing already begun with an estimated 105 percent increase. Sheep in good condition due to mild winter and abundant green pasture.
Oregon display at the Lewis and Clark exposition will receive ores from the Blue River mines. The shipment leaves the mines for Eugene then to Portland. D. H. Weyant, official ore collector for the state mining exhibit, oversees the transfer.
Lorane farmers in the Siuslaw country near Lorane consider reviving the fall fair once held until 1903. With increased population the event could be a success now and Lorane district, ten miles west of Cottage Grove, is a strong farming community ready to support it.
A market list detailing Wheat prices by grade and location with values per bushel and per ton, Hay by type with per ton prices, eggs from an Oregon ranch, creamery butter, potatoes, apples, hops with 1904 quote, and wool and mohair prices by region and quality. Includes blue stem wheat 87c per bushel and various price points for grain, hay, fruit, and fibers.
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