Weekly News of the Week Condensed Summary
A roundup of diverse events: Japanese actions near Vladivostok and naval activity in the region. Edwin H. Morgan named U S minister to Korea. minor riots and fatal incidents in Hibbing and Blossburg. Chicago teamsters strike and related clashes. Standard Oil indictments and government rebate debates. naval movements involving Dutch and Russian forces. trials and legal notices. explosions and casualties in Virginia and Madrid. significant maritime launches and political developments. several indictments and public notices from multiple states.
No Hope Of Tariff Revision Says Hansbrough
Washington April 11 Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota argues tariff revision is unlikely this session. He says the October 15 postponement pushes tariff talks beyond reach, predicting Congress will focus on committees and railroad rate bills through the long session leaving no time for tariff changes. He abandons hope of Dingley rate readjustment.
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Washington
Senator Hansbrough
North Dakota
Hansbrough
Congress
Hanebrough
No Trust in Mines in Harbor Defense Says Navy Panel
Newport Rhode Island April 11 The third fortification board committee chaired by Admiral Charles N. Thomas U S N argues submar ine boats should replace mines for harbor defense Trials in Narragansett bay failed due to currents Experts cite ships blown by own mines and Britain moving toward boats in harbors with strong tides and wide channels Desirable shift supported by recent naval experience and ongoing fortifications review.
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Newport
R. I
Fortification Board
Charles N. Thomas
Narragansett Bay
England
Russians in Pacific Move Stirs Tokyo Rumors
Tokyo dispatch notes Vice Admiral Rojestvensky has not been heard from since passing Singapore. Theories abound on his plan with Vladivostok as a possible objective or a quick retreat east of the Philippines. Japanese press expresses relief and confidence in Togo’s leadership.
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Tokio
Rojestvensky
Singapore
Rosestvensky
Vladivostok
Pacific Ocean
China Sea
Philippines
Pacific
Togo
Russian fleet and Togo face two fires at sea
In St. Petersburg on April 11 reports say Vice Admiral Rojestvensky may have moved into the China sea. Cruisers ready at Vladivostok are believed ordered to go to sea, threatening Admiral Togo's rear and forcing shifts of Japanese forces between two fires.
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St. Petersburg
Rojestvensky
China Sea
Vladivostok
Togo
Mexican Gulf Steam Line Aims for Canada Route
Mexico City reports progress toward a steamship line linking Mexican gulf ports with Canada. Steamers are expected to begin trips next month. Initially calls at Cuban ports were planned but the government now objects to Cuban stops and hopes to secure consent for alternatives.
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New Mexican Steamer Lines
Mexico City
Mexican Gulf Ports
Canada
Diaz Decree Regulates Mexico's New Coin Designs
Mexico City April 11. President Diaz issues decree regulating designs for new republic coins. Provisions cover gold coins of 10 and 5 pesos and new silver dollars with slight differences from present issues.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Diaz
Republic
Battle Looms Off Singapore As Japan and Russia Clash
Reports from Singapore on April 8 say Japanese fleet under Admiral Togo and Russian force under Vice Admiral Rozhestvensky converge off China, with naval experts predicting a decisive battle within days. Observers note armored ships, floating forges, and heightened risk as fleets maneuver toward Vladivostok.
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Singapore
Togo
Rojestvensky
Japan
Penang
Yokohama
Sasebo
China Sea
Northern Pacific Expands Block Signal System for Safety
President Howad Elliott authorized major safety upgrades. Northern Pacific will extend telegraph block signaling over 613.5 miles from Minneapolis to Staples Livingston to Logan Garrison to Dixon Spokane to Pasco Pasco to Ellensburg and Seattle to Tacoma, placing the line among the nation’s leaders in block signaling. Construction has begun and will be completed promptly.
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St. Paul
Howad Elliott
Northern Pacific System
American Railways
Pacific Coast
Minneapolis
Staples
Minn
Livingston
Mont
Logan
Garrison
Dixon
Spokane
Waseh
Pasco
Wash
Ellensburg
Seattle
Tacoma
Representative seeks sale of Colville Indian lands
Representative Jones asked the interior secretary to send an inspector to Washington to negotiate an agreement with the Colville Indians to open the unallotted lands of the south half of their reservation. He seeks a pact for Congress next winter, with Inspector McLaughlin likely to handle negotiations this summer and purchase of the north half as well.
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Washington
Jones
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
McLaughlin
Arrest of ex captain in conspiracy against public security
Paris April 8 reports a former army captain arrested on conspiracy charges amid seizures of cartridges and uniforms. Officials say the plan involved sending forces to the Ivory Coast, while secret police activity fuels reports of plots against government security.
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Republic
Paris
Ivory Coast
Britain and U S discuss ocean steamer life saving gear
Washington April 8 The British ambassador Sir Mortimer Durand urged Acting Secretary Loomis to seek a reciprocal arrangement on equipping ocean going steam vessels with life saving apparatus. The proposal was referred to the Department of Commerce and Labor.
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Washington
Mortimer Durand
Loomis Y
America
Great Britain
Department of Commerce and Labor
Western engineers favored for Panama canal work
Chicago April 10 western leaders announce a priority for practical construction experts in Panama canal labor pool. Chairman T P Shonte says selection will favor those with direct construction experience and western railway veterans, aiming for efficient, cost effective results. He travels to New York and Washington to coordinate with the canal commission.
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Chicago
Panama
Canal Commission
T. P. Shonte
East
New York
Washington
United States
Earthquake Toll Rising in Kangra After Dharamsala Disaster
Telegraphic service reports a huge earthquake devastation in Kangra and Dharamsala with only about 600 believed alive from a 5000 population. Many are trapped, police mostly dead, towns wrecked. relief work hampered by labor shortages, Goorkhas aiding salvage.
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Calcutta
Dharmsala
Kangra
Dharmeala
Palanpur
Dhawan
Russian Cavalry Raids Reported At Front
Detachments of Russian cavalry reconnoiter Japanese flanks and rear, penetrating to Erdakilzie and cutting the railroad, burning depot and stores. Reports say 10,000 Japanese troops moved toward Mongolia, followed by 5,000, with siege guns toward Kirin. Snow, rising rivers, and congratulations to General Linievitch noted.
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Harbin
Erdakilzie
Mongolia
Bodum
Kirin
Mukden
Linievitch
Extradition Treaty with Panama Ratified and Exchanged
Ratifications of the extradition treaty between the United States and Panama signed May 25, 1904, were exchanged today. The pact, prepared in haste to address isthmus conditions and U S adventurers drawn by canal prospects, covers serious crimes in its latest form.
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Panama
United States
Colton to Supervise Dominican Revenues for Morales
Col G R Colton, named supervising collector of Dominican revenues, visited the War Department before sailing to Santo Domingo. He received final instructions from Secretary Taft and was told his role is that of agent of President Morales, not of the United States.
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Colton
Morales
Washington
G. R. Colton
War Department
Santo Domingo
Taft
United States
Health Good on Canal Zone
The February report from Colonel Gorgas, chief sanitary officer, shows only 1.95 percent sickness among Panama Canal Zone employees, regarded as highly commendable.
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Canal Zone
Washington
Gorgas
Panama Canal Zone
Canal
No Further Obstacles to Construcion of Cut by Government
The Celilo canal commission signs the deed for the right of way for a government canal between The Dales and a western outlet. Title issues are resolved and construction can proceed. The right of way cost the state 74000 dollars. The Portage Railway commission reports progress with some delays from a nine hour day dispute. 1.75 miles of track laid and four cars of steel rails received. The road is expected to be completed by May 15 with 20 teams and 136 men at work. Marion County plans road improvements with farmer labor contributions totaling 10 150 000 to 20 000. The county plans to use surplus road funds for districts with donated labor and expects notable progress this year. Local business and farmers pledge thousands in support and agreements circulate to secure donated work.
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Salem
Celilo Canal
United States
Dales
Portage Railway Commission
Portage Road
Marion County
Scott
Reseeding Progress After Severe February Weather
In Wasco county the Dallee-Farmers have nearly completed reseeding damaged crops from February storms. About ten percent of fall-sown grain froze out. Spring sowing usually yields less, so the 1905 wheat crop may be shorter than 1904. Early season warmth allows gardeners and orchards to market crops soon, capitalizing on early high prices.
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Wasco
Dallee
Assessment Soon to Begin Pendleon Deputies to Assess Property Values
Deputies appointed by Assessor Strain will start the assess mente and state census work immediately. The work will continue but property values will not be set by Mr Strain until late in the season after counties with railroads decide valuations. Strain favors true worth for all property, with Umatilla County showing a statement near 30 million dollars.
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Pendleon
Strain
Umatilla
Oregon Fruit Crop Is Assured By Cool Weather
The snow on the foothills has delayed blooms but protected fruit and straw berries on Weston and Basket mountains. Continued cool weather through the blooming period should secure a good crop. Wheat in Weston district is in good condition and likely to yield well if the weather stays favorable.
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Oregon
Weston
Basket Mountains
Halsey Exports Record Egg Shipment in March
Three mercantile houses in Halsey shipped 10 590 dozen eggs in March sourced from nearby farmers. Farmers received an average 17 cents per dozen, totaling 1800 dollars distributed within the district. The record exceeds any farming district of similar size in the state.
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Halsey
Clear Track for Grand Jury Dismisses Trial Jurors
Salem Judge Burnett delays trial jurors until May 22 to give the grand jury time to complete its land fraud investigations. The panel has spent much of its time on local cases and on the men linked to the rifles used in Tracey and Merrill’s 1902 prison escape.
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Salem
Burnett
Tracey and
Merrill
Independence Lewis and Clark club orders 150 dozen jars
At a Lewis and Clark club meeting in Independence the group arranged to buy 150 dozen one-half pint jars from a Portland firm. The jars will be filled with assorted fruit and labeled for the Independence Lewis and Clark club to give to Eastern visitors to Oregon this summer.
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Independence
Lewis and Clark Club
Portland
Independence Lewis and Clark Club
Oregon
Polk Pioneers Set June 10 Reunion in Dallas
Polk County Pioneer association executive committee met in Dallas and set June 10 for the annual reunion. J D Smith of Dallas was elected secretary to fill the vacancy caused by the death of J W Lewis.
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Polk Pioneers
Dallas
Polk County Pioneer Association
Polk County
J.D. Smith
J. W. Lewis
Mount Hood Road Rates Adopted by Oregon City Court
Clackamas county court sets the Mount Hood toll schedule with charges for automobiles at 2 dollars each and supplements for four wheeled vehicles, one-horse drawn vehicles, paddle horses, pack horses, loose horses or mules, cattle, sheep, goats and hogs.
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Oregon City
Clackamas
Mount Hood
Oll
Lumbering Picks Up Along Sumpter Valley Route
The Oregon Lumber company launches logging camps along the Whitney and Tipton branch of the Sumpter Valley railway. Service's saw mill on Deer Creek, six miles below Sumpter, begins sawing 2,000,000 feet of logs for about five months. Sumpter Lumber plans to operate planing mills but has no cut plans for the mill south of town.
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Sumpter
Oregon Lumber Company
Whitney and
Tipton
Sumpter Valley Railway
Deer Creek
Sumpter Lumber Company
Ite
Wool Purchases Signal Strong Baker County Sheep Season
Miles Lee of Koshland Bros buys 100000 pounds of wool at 16 cents, assisting advance clip plans. Shearing seen around May 20 with 50 cents per fleece cash binding. Lambing underway, projected 105 percent rise. Sheep in good condition from mild winter and abundant green grass.
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Baker
Baker City
Miles Lee
Koshland Bros
Lee
Baker County
Blue River Exhibit Ready for Oregon Display
The Blue River mines ore exhibit for the Oregon display at the Lewis and Clark exposition will be shipped from the mines to Eugene at once and then to Portland. With earlier shipments the Blue River exhibit will total a carload. State ore collector D. H. Weyant has overseen the shipping.
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Blue River
Eugene
Oregon
Portland
D. H. Weyant
Lorane Fair Could Be Revived In Lorane Area
Farmers in the Siuslaw country near Lorane discuss reviving the fall fair they held until 1908. With population growth the event could be successful if well managed, aided by Lorane and nearby Lorane district residents.
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Lorane
Portland Markets Trade Prices Across Grain Hay and Produce
Wheat club at 87c per bushel blue stem 5c valley 88 date no 1 white 28 29 per ton gray 27 28 per ton. Hay Timothy 14 16 per ton clover 11 12 grain 11 12 cheat 11 12. Eggs Oregon ranch 1744 18c per dozen. Butter fancy creamery 221 24c. Potatoes Oregon fancy 1 common 75 90. Apples fancy 1 2 50 per box choice 1 1 25. Hops choice 1904 23 25c per pound alley 20 22c per pound mohair 31 32c per pound.
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Oregon Ranch
Oregon
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Edwin H. Morgan
Aurora,n. Y
Corea
Sigabee
Hibbing
Minnesota
Blossburg
Alabama
Chicago Teamsters
Franklin County
Kentucky
Standard Oil Company
Irrigation Reclamation Service
Anambas Islands
Malay Peninsula
Garfield
Standard Oil
Kansas
Little Rock
Ark
Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Nan Patterson
Caesar Young
Baigon
Teamsters
Controller of the Treasury
Interior Department
Senator Platt
Madrid
Spain
Cedar Rapids
Illinois
Booth
Klamath
Allisonia
Virgin
India
Paria Ia
Garmentmakers’ Union
Montgomery, Ward & Co
South China Sea
Northern Pacific
Shonts
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