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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1904
Page
2
Reports from the Russo Japanese theater recount battles near Port Arthur with ships lost on both sides. Togo’s promotion to admiral and Kuroki’s reported capture appear in dispatches as Russia continues to move troops and prepare countermeasures.
June 7 St. Petersburg reports expectant public and war office views on looming clash between Kuropatkin and Kuroki near Liao Yang. Officials doubt an immediate decisive engagement while Moscow notes renewed reinforcements and cautions against rash offensives. Kuropatkin remains wary of a potentially irretrievable defeat after prolonged campaigning.
St Petersburg reports say Russia has not received word from M Lessar on a Japan proposed handover plan for Manchuria towns to Chinese civil control. The foreign office doubts such a proposal, noting war conditions and Russia's belligerent stance. If Japan wins, pledge not to govern Manchuria civilly is presumed by Russia.
Admiral Chadwick reports that Tangier’s religious fever among Moors surged as seven American warships anchor offshore with possible reinforcement. The telegram replies to British criticisms and underscores concerns over Moorish integrity and Mohammedan pilgrimage season.
Stakelberg’s advance guard of 14,000 troops sent by Kuropatkin to Port Arthur has reached the peninsula entrance. The bulk follows, with movements confirmed by Mafin’s Niu Chwang correspondent marching south of Tachichao toward Kai.
June 7 report from Liao Yang says southern merchants complain Japanese forces do not pay for supplies they took earlier in the war and accuse the occupiers of ill treatment and insults when money is asked. Two Chinese bandits were executed here today.
Returns show the Republican state ticket winning by about 20 000 votes while Binger Hermann holds a strong 7000 to 8000 plurality in the First Congressional district. Local option law unclear with cities voting against and rural areas in favor. Direct primary law ratified by large margin as voter turnout is high.
Oregon City reports no official returns but indicates the Republican ticket will win the county by about 250, the state and judicial tickets by at least 1000. About 85 percent of registered voters cast ballots.
The Dalles June 7 reports show no precinct reforms received yet. State officers and representative Williamson are expected to win the county by large pluralities based on scant returns.
In McMinnville precincts Hermann led by a solid margin while Moore held the lead for supreme judge race. June results reflect clear early returns with Hermann ahead and Moore in front for the judge position.
Incomplete precinct totals in the county show Williamson 368 for representative, Simons 190, Moore 357, supreme justice O Day 190, Bailey 241 for food and dairy commissioner, and Douglas 141.
Salem reports a landslide in Marion county with returns incomplete showing a Republican ticket carrying the county. The result highlights a strong GOP showing in the tally.
Jackson County Ashland June 7 returns come in slowly with early indications that the Republican state and congressional tickets will hold a substantial majority. Hermann's plurality is estimated around 300.
The June 7 Washington county tally shows Hillsboro precincts Hermann leading Veatch 120 to 76 as the state ticket stays close. Of 222 votes in two precincts the local option measure is 109 yes to 113 no, with indications Hermann may win county by 500 to 700.
Union county goes Republican by a large majority in returns received. The Republican state ticket appears to be elected by a vote considerably over 2 to 1. Local option vote is close with a small majority probably in its favor.
Corvallis reports a June 7 tally showing the Republican state ticket leading by about 200 votes. Judge Hamilton, Democrat, carried the county by 50 to 15 in a local result. Democrats elect the treasurer.
In Wheeler county Noore for chief justice and William son for congress are projected to win majorities around 200. The likelihood is that this margin will apply to the whole state ticket. Republicans elect all on the legislative ticket.
Five precincts outside Eugene in Lane county report votes for Hermann 230 Veatch 111 Moore 199 O Day 62 Hamilton 160 Potter 198 as the count advances Republicans gain speed. Democrats will elect the sheriff.
In Dallas the Republican state and district tickets appear safely elected while Hermann may secure at least a 200 vote plurality. Incomplete Dallas returns show Democratic majorities. local option holds a safe majority. The state senate contest is tight with Laughery leading and no Republican nominee locally.
Pendleton June 7 Williamson will carry Umatilla County by a large majority as will state and legislative officers. Williamson is running far ahead of his ticket. The county ticket will be mixed.
The Baker County vote totals are incomplete but indicate a solid Republican state and congressional ticket majority. Democratic candidate Simmons trails his party ticket as many Democrats skip Congress. The district attorney race appears doubtful.
Arlington June 7 Gilliam county will give Williamson Rep for representative to congress a majority of about 200. Moore for chief justice is running ahead of his ticket and his majority will probably reach 250.
Heppner reports from seven precincts indicate a strong statewide result with a large majority for the state ticket and Representative Williamson leading his congressional colleagues.
Incomplete returns from Klamath on June 7 indicate Hermann and Moore with strong majorities. Benson and Hanna appear certain for circuit judges, Laycock seems set for Senator, and Moore likely wins district attorney. Steiner and Griffith look headed for joint representative majorities.
In Prineville on June 7 the Republican state ticket won a plurality in Crook county by 150 to 300 votes while the county ticket vote stayed close and divided. Local option law drew a light vote and is headed for defeat by about 150, the direct primary law to win by about 200.
From Marshfield on June 7 reports show the entire Republican ticket winning in Coos county while Curry returns are unclear. Binger Hermann is projected to have the largest plurality ever in Coos county and Coke the Republican joint senator for Coos and Curry appears elected.
Returns from Albany precincts show Hermann 76 and Veatch 33 votes along with Moore 73 O Day 36 McNary 73 Whitney 67 Burnett 83 Eddy 67 Boise 35 Galloway 64 as the county proceeds slowly due to split up tickets.
Returns from St Helens on June 7 indicate Mayeer, a Republican, is clearly elected representative. The county judge and county clerk are in danger, but Republicans are expected to prevail. Congressional and district tickets are overwhelmingly Republican.
Sherman County reports indicate a Republican landslide with the entire ticket ahead by about 300 votes. Williamson is estimated to have won the representative seat by roughly 350 votes in the county totals.
Josephine county Grants Pass June 7 indicates a republican victory with exceptions for representative and treasurer. Hermann has a solid lead and the republican state ticket also leads.
In four Roseburg precincts 1138 votes were cast, up from 1000 two years ago. Hermann wins the county by over 400 and Judge Hamilton, a Democrat, by 5600. The Republican state ticket is elected by over 5600.
In Multnomah County Portland on June 7 Republicans won the state and congressional tickets by an unprecedented margin and carried most legislative judicial and county posts. Democrats won the sheriff and district attorney seats and an independent Republican state senator was elected. Williamson's plurality about 7 500 and local option defeated by about 2 000.
Madrid reports anxiously discuss the Morocco issue with newspapers debating a fleet on the coast. The Epoch argues U.S. pressure aims to secure a port, while La Correspondencia de España cites chatter of notes among chanceliers seeking assurance American action stays limited to freeing captives.
London reports from Tientsin that 4000 Russians under General Stakelberg engaged 1500 Japanese five miles south of Wafang Tien on May 31. The Russians suffered 200 killed and 400 wounded, while Japanese casualties exceeded 100 killed.
Tokyo reports indicate Japanese preliminary assaults on Port Arthur with the first line outer fortifications captured and a Russian sortie repelled. Four Japanese divisions reportedly seized Kwan Tung heights and placed heavy artillery dominating the works, while Admiral Togo's ships drove back the Russian squadron.
Private intelligence from Paris reports rising discontent and anxiety in Russia as the government withholds statements on the war. The failure to declare victory or defeat has unsettled the public and increased distrust, with trade and finance already strained by the prolonged campaign.
U S officials say after settling with Moroccan bandits the United States will press Turkey. The president plans to honor his pledge to address long standing claims exceeding 250000 dollars, including 200000 for missionaries and 40000 for the murder of American bicyclist Lens. He will seek restitution for the ransom paid to captors of Ellen Stone.
The government trial of the Fulton focused on underwater torpedo firing. Three torpedoes were loaded. two fired while submerged and one as it rose with the conning tower visible. Trials showed an average range of about 1,700 yards and the board, led by Captain Train, deemed the tests satisfactory.
Honolulu June 6 The US hospital ship Solace sailing to Guam completed wireless telegraph tests. It held 70 mile contact with the cruiser New York and 194 miles with the Interisland wireless telegraph company. By noon today a test letter V was repeated five times at 250 miles. Earlier, leaving San Francisco, Solace lost shore contact at 78 miles.
In Naples on June 6 Professor Schron, famed for life in crystals, publicly demonstrated a new microbe he claims causes phthisis. The microbe is said to be distinct from the tuberculosis agent.
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