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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
6
A roundup of international, national and regional items. Japanese and Russian forces clash near Vladivostok. naval actions threaten Asia. US appoints Edwin H. Morgan as minister to Corea. Violence hits Hibbing Minnesota and Blossburg Alabama. Chicago teamsters strike worsens. riots surge. Standard Oil probes and rebates battles loom. Madrid reservoir collapse kills hundreds. Multiple indictments and legal actions roll through ports and states.
Washington April 11 Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota, a tariff revision advocate, now believes no revision will occur soon. He says stand-patters have convinced the president against any Dingley rate readjustment and that October 15 postponement ends chances for tariff action. He predicts a long session focused on railroad rates, delaying tariff bills until January, abandoning hope for change.
Newport R I April 11 The third fortification board committee led 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 and harbor entrances The board will study fortifications further noting Russia and England moves support less mine use in flood tide channels
Tokio notes Vice Admiral Ro jestvensky's second Pacific squadron has not been heard from since passing Singapore. Speculation centers on his likely aim Vladivostok or a base, with many hoping Togo will prevail.
St Petersburg reports that Vice Admiral Rojestvensky’s entry into the China sea may drive cruisers from Vladivostok to sea. Their movement threatens Admiral Togo’s rear and forces ships to Japan.
considerable progress toward launching a steamship line between the Mexican gulf port and Canada with trips likely to start next month. debate over stops at Cuban ports arises as the government objects to Cuban calls though consent may be secured.
Mexico City April 11 President Diaz issues decree regulating design for the republics new coinage The plan covers new gold coins of 10 and 5 and new silver dollars with only slight differences from current pieces.
Reports from Saenger on April 8 indicate a likely naval clash between Japan under Admiral Togo and Russia under Vice Admiral Rozhdestvensky as fleets converge near the South China Sea. Analysts foresee a decisive battle within a fortnight with both sides boasting advantages in crews and firepower.
President Howad Elliott approves major upgrades to install telegraph block signals across 613.5 miles from Minneapolis to Staples Livingston Garrison Dixon Spokane Pasco Ellensburg Seattle to Tacoma. The work aims to boost public safety and position the railroad second in the nation for block signal coverage.
Representative Jones urged the interior secretary to send an inspector to negotiate with the Colville Indians for opening the south half of their unallotted lands and to seek submission to Congress next winter. Inspector McLaughlin is likely to be sent this summer to negotiate. the north half may also be purchased.
An ex-captain of the army is arrested in Paris on conspiracy against public security. Police seize many cartridges and uniforms. Officials say the aim was to use the army on a mission to the Ivory Coast as part of a secret police plot against the government.
The British ambassador Sir Mortimer Davrand met Acting Secretary Loomis in Washington on April 8 to urge a reciprocal arrangement between America and Great Britain on equipping steam vessels with life-saving devices. The note was sent to the Commerce and Labor department for consideration.
Chicago reports Western engineers and contractors will receive favorable consideration for Panama Canal work. Chairman T. P. Shonts states preference for practical, experienced figures in construction, foremen, and skilled labor, aiming for efficient, cost effective results for the United States government. He plans to travel to New York and Washington to coordinate with the commission.
Telegraphic notes from Dharamsala report an earthquake disaster with Kangra town nearly wiped out. About 600 of 5,000 residents survive. many buried under ruins. Police casualties include a deputy inspector and four sergeants. Villages including Dharmeala Kangra Palanpur Dawan and others are in ruins. labor scarce, Goorkhas aiding search efforts.
April 10 Harbin dispatch says Russian cavalry reconnoitering Japanese flanks and rear. One detachment penetrated Erdakilzie but faced Japanese entrenchments after cutting railroad and burning depot. A 10,000 strong mixed Japanese division moved toward Mongolia, followed by a 5,000 man detachment. Snow disrupts rivers and Linievitch receives many congratulatory telegraphs on becoming commander in chief.
Ratifications of the extradition treaty signed May 25, 1904, were exchanged today. The agreement, among the first between the nations, was drafted quickly to address conditions on the isthmus driven by American adventurers seeking canal ventures. It covers serious crimes.
Colton in Washington to supervise Dominican revenues before leaving for Santo Domingo. He received final instructions from Secretary Taft stating he acts as agent of President Morales, not the United States, in Santo Domingo.
The February health report for the Panama Canal Zone, by Colonel Gorgas, reveals sickness at 1.06 percent among canal employes, a figure regarded as highly commendable.
Oregon's Celilo canal commission signs deed to United States assuring no title defects for the canal between The Dales and Celilo. Right of way cost Oregon $74,000 as work on the Portage Railway proceeds with bridge and grading advances and a May 15 completion target. 29 teams and 136 men at work. Marion County officials plan $7,000 plus in local road improvements funded by labor contributions from farmers and businesses to match county funds, boosting road and bridge construction this season.
The Dalles-Farmera farmers near finish reseeding damaged crops from February severe weather. About ten percent of fall-sown grain in the county froze out, requiring reseed. Spring sowing typically yields less. this year’s wheat crop may be shorter than 1904, though weather remains favorable and growth is excellent. The season is a month earlier, allowing early market entry for gardeners and orchardists seeking high early-season prices.
Deputies named by Assessor Strain start the assess mente and state census work at once. The schedule of property values will be set later as Strain weighs county railroad assessor actions. He favors true worth for all property, with Umatilla county’s statement near 30 million dollars.
Snow and cool weather in the Weston Basket mountain area delay bloom but protect fruit and berries, ensuring a good crop this season. Wheat in the Wheatton district is generally in good condition and expected to yield well if dry weather persists.
Three mercantile houses in Halsey exported 10 590 dozen eggs in March. The eggs were sourced from nearby farmers who were paid an average 17 cents per dozen, totaling 1 800 dollars distributed to farmers. The record is described as unmatched by any farming district of similar size in the state.
Judge Burnett dismisses trial jurors until May 22 to give the grand jury time to finish its land fraud investigation. The panel has focused on local cases and on men linked to the rifles Tracey and Merrill used to escape the state prison in 1902.
At a Lewie and Clark club meeting in Independence a Portland firm will supply 150 dozen one half pint jars. The jars will be filled with various fruits and bear the Independence Lewie and Clark club label. They will be given away to Eastern visitors to Oregon this summer.
The Polk County Pioneer association executive committee met in Dallas and set June 10 for the annual Polk county pioneers reunion in Dallas. J D Smith of Dallas was elected secretary to fill the vacancy from the death of J W Letis.
Clackamas county court fixed charges for Mount Hood road use. Automobiles incur 2 dollars each. Four wheeled vehicles drawn by one span priced at 2 dollars with 40 cents per extra yoke. One horse drawn vehicles 1.25 dollars. Saddle horses 75 cents. Pack horses 40 cents. Loose horses 15 cents each. Cattle loose 10 cents per head. Sheep goats and hogs 2 cents each.
Oregon Lumber Company has set up logging camps along the Whitney and Tipton line of the Sumpter Valley railway. Service's saw mill on Deer Creek six miles below Sumpter began sawing 2,000,000 feet of logs and plans to run five months. Sumpter Lumber Co operates its planing mill but has not arranged log cutting at the mill south of town.
Eland Bros. agent Miles Lee buys 100000 pounds of wool at 16 cents with 50 cents per fleece cash to bind the contract. Advance purchases set, shearing expected to start around May 20. Lambing just begun with an estimated 105 percent rise. flocks in good condition amid mild winter and ample pasture.
The Blue river mines ore exhibit for the Oregon display at the Lewis and Clark exposition will be sent from the mines to Eugene and then to Portland. Combined with prior shipments it will total a full carload. State ore collector D. H. Weyant has overseen the shipment arrangements.
Siuslaw country farmers near Lorane consider reviving the fall fair last held in 1908. Lorane district is a strong farming settlement ten miles west of Cottage Grove and would likely succeed with proper management. The Lorane farmers expect support from Cottage Grove residents.
Market listings show Wheat at 87 to 95 cents per bushel and oats at 27 to 29 dollars per ton. Hay prices for Timothy Clover grain and cheat range 11 to 16 dollars per ton. Eggs at 18 to 24 cents per dozen, butter 24 to 24 cents, potatoes Oregon fancy 1 dollar, apples 1.75 to 2.50 per box. Wool and mohair quoted by region with cents per pound and a 1 to 2 dollars range for mohair.
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