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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
2
Reports from Vladivostok to Madrid outline naval clashes in the Far East and a ruined reservoir in Spain. Escalating strikes including Chicago teamsters and garment workers ripple nationwide while political trials and indictments unfold in Kentucky and Oregon.
Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota, a tariff reform advocate, now believes revision of the Dingley rates is unlikely. He says the postponed October session ends any chance to tackle a tariff bill, with Congress preoccupied organizing committees and delaying action until January. He concludes that hopes for tariff change are abandoned.
Newport R I April 11 The fortification board chaired by Admiral Charles N Thomas debates submarine mines from harbor defense. A member says mines unreliable in war and Narragansett Bay tests failed due to currents. The panel weighs replacing mines with submarine boats amid naval lessons from Russia and England.
Tokyo reports Ro jestvensky and his second Pacific squadron missing after passing Singapore. Speculation centers on whether he seeks Vladivostok or a base, with expectations that battle is avoided and risks of political issues weighed. Japanese press greets approaching Russians with relief and trust in Togo.
St. Petersburg reports that Vice Admiral Rojestvensky’s entry into the China sea may have triggered orders for Vladivostok cruisers to sea. Their emergence could threaten Admiral Togo from the rear, forcing shifts of ships to Japanese waters and placing Togo between two fires.
Reports from Mexico City say substantial progress has been made toward inaugurating a steamship line between Mexican gulf ports and Canada. Steamers are expected to begin trips next month. The schedule initially favored Cuban port calls but the government opposes stopping at Cuban ports, though consent may be sought.
Mexico City April 11 reports President Diaz issued a decree regulating the design for the republics new coins. The decree provides for new gold coins of 10 and 6 dollars and for new silver dollars differing notably from present coins.
Reports from Singapore on April 8 say a desperate battle for sea control is imminent off the coast between Admiral Togo's Japanese defensive fleet and Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's Russian fleet. Experts expect a decisive clash within a fortnight, with both sides ready and floating support vessels in position.
President Howad Elliott authorizes extensive block signal improvements to boost safety and place Northern Pacific second among U S railways for block signaling. Construction covers 613.5 miles from Minneapolis to Staples to Logan Montana and Seattle to Tacoma with telegraph block protections.
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 in the south half of their reservation. A summer negotiation with Inspector McLaughlin is likely, and the north half may also be purchased.
Paris dispatch reports arrest of an ex army captain on conspiracy against public security. Police seize cartridges and uniforms tied to alleged plot to use the army on a mission to the Ivory Coast. Officials say secret police uncover broader plots against the government.
British ambassador Sir Mortimer Durand asked Acting Secretary Loomis to pursue a reciprocal agreement on equipping ocean going steam vessels with life saving devices. The proposal was referred to the Commerce and Labor Department.
Chicago April 10 Western men will have leeway in selecting capable engineers and contractors for the Panama canal project. Chairman T P Shonts says no sectional discrimination but aims to hire practical construction men with proven experience and efficiency. He plans to stay in Washington with the commission until Panama duties begin.
Telegraphic dispatch reports Dharmsala earthquake damage far worse than feared. Kangra's 500 survivors include many prisoners trapped under ruins. Dharmeala, Kangra and surrounding villages shattered with scarcely any buildings left standing. Goorkhas assist in excavation amid ongoing shocks.
Harbin reports detachments of Russian cavalry reconnoitering the Japanese flanks and rear. One unit siezed Erdakilzie, cutting the railroad, burning depots and stores. News says 10 000 Japanese with artillery moved toward Mongolia, followed by 5 000 more. General Linievitch receives many congratulatory telegrams.
Ratifications of the extradition treaty between the United States and Panama signed May 25, 1904 were exchanged today in Panama. The treaty, among the first between the two nations, was drafted quickly to address conditions on the isthmus due to American adventurers seeking canal operations. The convention is in the latest form and covers serious crimes.
Colonel G. R. Colton, named supervising collector of Dominican revenues, visited the War department before leaving for Santo Domingo. Secretary Taft gave final instructions, stressing he acts not as a U S agent but as the agent of President Morales in Santo Domingo.
The February report by Colonel Gorgas, Panama Canal Zone chief sanitary officer, notes only 1.95 percent sickness among canal employees, regarded as highly commendable.
Oregon state officials report no obstacles to government construction of the Celilo canal between The Dalles and Celilo after signing the deed for the right of way. The $74,000 title work is deemed perfect, and portage railway progress shows bridge and grading completion with track laying set to accelerate, despite a recent nine hour day protest by a walking delegate.
County plans to spend up to 20000 in road improvements this summer funded by a mix of cash and farmer contributed labor. Judge Scott notes surplus road funds will back districts where residents provide work, with Salem area already pledging about 7000 in value and farmers contributing additional labor.
Severe February weather damaged croplands in the county with about ten percent of fall-sown grain frozen out. Farmers are reseeding as new grain emerges, and the season looks favorable with crops making excellent growth. The year arrives a month earlier than 1904, guiding gardeners to market early for high prices.
Assessor Strain appoints deputies to begin state census assessments immediately. The values will not be posted until late in the season as Strain weighs county assessor reactions to railroad property values. He favors declaring property at true worth, with Umatilla County’s total near 30 million dollars.
Snow on the foothills has protected fruit and straw berries near Weston and Basket mountains, delaying blooms and frost. Cool weather through the growing period assures a good fruit and berry harvest. Weston district wheat is in good condition and likely to yield well if the weather remains favorable.
In March three mercantile houses in Halsey shipped 10 590 dozen eggs sourced from local farmers. Farmers received 17 cents per dozen, totaling 1 800 dollars distributed within the vicinity. The record is unmatched by any farming district of similar size in the state.
Judge Burnett has dismissed all trial jurors to allow the grand jury to finish investigating land fraud cases. The panel has focused on local hearings and on suspects linked to the rifles used by Tracey and Merrill in the 1902 prison escape.
At a Lewis and Clark club meeting in Independence the group voted to contract a Portland firm for 160 dozen one half pint jars. The jars will be filled with various fruits and labeled Independence Lewis and Clark club for free distribution 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 left by W Lewis.
The Clackamas county court fixed charges for the Mount Hood road tolls. Automobiles pay 2 dollars each. Other items include four wheeled vehicles at 2 dollars plus 40 cents per extra yoke, horse drawn vehicles at 1.25 dollars, saddle horses 75 cents, pack horses 40 cents, loose horses or mules 15 cents, cattle 10 cents per head, and sheep goats and swine at 2 cents.
The Oregon Lumber company has begun ingwing camps along the Whitney and Tipton branch of the Sumpter Valley railway, and all are running fall blast. Service's saw mill on Deer creek six miles below Sumpter is sawing 2,000,000 feet of logs and expected to run five months. Sumpter Lumber company runs its planing mills but has not yet arranged logo cutting at the mill south of town.
Miles Lee of Koshland Bros buys 100000 pounds of wool at 16 cents to secure advance clip purchases. Shearing may start around May 20 and Lee pays 50 cents per fleece. Lambing begins in Baker county with an estimated 105 percent rise. Sheep in good condition after a mild winter and ample green grass.
The Blue River mines exhibit of ores will be shipped from the mines to Eugene at once and then to Portland. Combined with prior shipments, the display will form a full carload. State ore collector D. H. Weyant has overseen the shipping arrangements.
Lorane farmers in the Sidslaw country near Lorane discuss reviving the fall fair once held until 1908. With increased population the event could be successful if properly managed. Lorane district is a strong farming settlement ten miles west of Cottage Grove.
Wheat prices range from 87 cents to 5 cents per bushel with blue stem readouts. Animal feed and seed items show hay Timothy, Clover and Grain at 14 16, 11 12, and 11 12 per ton respectively. Eggs Oregon ranch at 174 to 18 cents per dozen. creamery batter at 22 to 24 cents. Potatoes Oregon fancy at 1 and common 75 dollars per ton. apples fancy 1.75 to 2.50 per box. hops 1904 at 284 to 25 cents per pound. Wool Valley 20 to 22 cents. Eastern Oregon 15 to 18 cents. mohair at 31 82 cents per pound.
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