News of the Week Condensed for Busy Readers
A survey of global events and domestic incidents from the past week. Japan fights Russia near Anambas. Vladivostok fortifications studied. Miners killed in Hibbing. Blossburg houses blown up. Chicago teamsters strike widens. many riots and arrests reported. Portugal, Spain, and Kentucky cases noted alongside irrigation rebates, naval activity, and political trials.
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Blossburg
Alabama
Chicago Teamsters
No Hope of Tariff Revision Says Hansbrough
Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota says the October session will not allow tariff changes. He predicts Congress will focus on organizing committees and railroad rate legislation, leaving no time for tariff revision. He notes party leaders expect the Dingley rates to face a changing economy, with no chance of an early settlement.
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Washington
Hansbrough
North Dakota
Justo
Prgtone
Congress
No Trust in Mines in Harbor Defense
Newport April 11 The third fortification board committee led by Admiral Charles N Thomas favors substituting submarine boats for mines in harbor defense. A member notes mines unreliable in war and cites Narragansett Bay trials hindered by currents.
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Newport
R. I
The
Fortification Board
Charles N. Thomas
Narragansett Bay
England
Russian Pacific Squadron Feared at Sea
Tokyo reports Vice Admiral Rozestvensky’s second Pacific squadron unseen since Singapore. Speculation centers on whether he seeks Vladivostok or a base, with many betting he will avoid immediate battle and move eastward past the Philippines. Japanese press greets the approach with relief and confidence in Togo.
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Tokio
Rojestvensky
Singapore
Rosestvensky
Vladivostok
Pacific Ocean
China Sea
Philippines
Pacific
Togo
Togo Between Two Fires
St. Petersburg reports that Vice Admiral Rojestvensky’s entry into the China sea may trigger orders for Vladivostok cruisers to sail. Their exit would threaten Admiral Togo’s rear, forcing ships to respond and placing him between two fires.
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Togo
St. Petersburg
Rojestvensky
China Sea
Vladivostok
New Mexican Steamer Lines Progress Toward Gulf Canada Route
Mexico City April 11 considerable progress has been made toward inaugurating a steamship line between Mexican gulf ports and Canada with ships likely starting trips next month. Debate over whether to call at Cuban ports arises as the government opposes Cuban stops but hopes to secure consent.
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New Mexican Steamer Lines
Mexico City
Mexican Gulf
Canada
Designs for Mexico's New Coins
Mexico City April 11 President Diaz has issued a decree regulating the designs for the new republic coins. Provisions cover the new gold coins of 10 and 5 pesos and for new silver dollars with slight design differences from the present issues.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Diaz Han
Republic
SEA FIGHT AT HAND AS TOKYO AND RUSSIA NEAR
News from Singapore reports two major fleets the Japanese under Admiral Togo and the Russian under Vice Admiral Rojestvensky converging off the Malay Peninsula amid near certainty of a decisive engagement within a fortnight. Armored ships formations and floating repair ships accompany the main fleets as both sides brace for a historic clash in the China Sea.
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Singapore
Togo
Rojestvensky
Japan
Penang
Yokohama
Sasebo
China Sea
Northern Pacific Extends Telegraph Block Signaling
President Howad Elliott authorized major safety upgrades for the Northern Pacific to install telegraph block signaling across 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 system second nationwide. Construction has begun and will be expedited to completion.
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St. Paul
Howad Elliott
Northern Pacific System
American Railways
Pacific Coast
Minneapolis
Staples
Minn
Livingston
Mont
Logan
Garrison
Dixon
Spokane
Wash
Pasco
Ellensburg
Seattle
Tacoma
Western men sought for Panama canal labor
Chicago April 10 Western leaders announce a long leeway for employing capable engineers and contractors for the Panama canal while denying sectional discrimination. Chairman T P Shonts says preference goes to practical workers with construction experience and Western railway veterans will be considered. He travels to New York and Washington before Panama assignments.
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Chicago
Panama Canal
Canal Commission
T.P. Shonts
East
New York
Washington
Commission
Panama
United States
Earthquake Devastation in Kangra and Surrounding Towns
April reports from Calcutta describe a catastrophic earthquake in Kangra and nearby villages. Only about 600 of 5,000 residents reportedly survive with many trapped in rubble. Police losses include a deputy inspector and four sergeants. Damaged towns include Dharmsala Dharmsala Palanpur Dha wan Nadaum and Hamirpur with widespread destruction.
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Calcutta
Kangra
Dharmeala
Palanpur
Dhawan
Russian Cavalry Raid Probes Japanese Flanks
From Harbin April 10 detachments of Russian cavalry scout the Japanese flanks and rear. A detachment penetrated to Erdakilzie and was stopped by entrenchments after cutting the railway and burning depot stores. Reports say a 10 000 strong mixed Japanese division left the rear toward Mongolia followed by a 5000 man detachment. General Linievitch receives congratulations on his appointment as commander in chief.
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Harbin
Erdakilzie
Mongolia
Bodum
Kirin
Mukden
Linievitch
Buy Out Colville Indians
Representative Jones urged the interior secretary to dispatch an inspector to negotiate purchasing the south half of the Colville reservation for opening unallotted lands He aims to have an agreement ready for congressional submission next winter Inspector McLaughlin is expected to handle the talks this summer The north half may also be purchased
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Washington
Jones
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
McLaughlin
Plot Against the Republic Frenzy Surrounds Arrest
Paris reports a former army captain arrested on conspiracy against public security. Police seize many cartridges and uniforms linked to the case. Investigations suggest aims at a mission to the Ivory Coast, while secret police activity spurs further plots against the government.
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Paris
Ivory Coast
Britain and United States discuss life saving gear on ships
Sir Mortimer Durand, the British ambassador, urged a reciprocal arrangement with America on equipping ocean going steam vessels with life saving devices. Acting Secretary Loomis referred the proposal to the Commerce and Labor Department for consideration.
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Washington
Mortimer Durand
Loomis
America
Great Britain
Department of Commerce and Labor
Extradition Treaty With Panama Ratified in 1904 Form
Ratifications exchanged today confirm the extradition treaty between the United States and Panama signed May 25, 1904. One of the first agreements, it was prepared quickly to address isthmian issues from U S adventurers seeking canal operations. The pact covers serious crimes.
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Panama
United States
Colton Heads to Santo Domingo as Morales Aide
Col. G R Colton to supervise Dominican revenues sails for Santo Domingo after War Department briefing. He received final instructions from Secretary Taft stressing he acts not as US agent but as agent of President Morales.
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Colton
Morales
Washington
G. R. Colton
War Department
Santo Domingo
Taft
United States
Health report for Panama Canal Zone shows low sickness
The February health report from Colonel Gorgas, chief sanitary officer, indicates only 1.95 percent sickness among canal employees, cited as highly commendable. Strong emphasis on improved conditions and public health measures in the canal zone.
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Canal Zone
Washington
Gorgas
Panama Canal Zone
Canal
Oregon State Moves to Sell Right of Way for Canal
The Celilo canal commission signed the deed conveying to the United States the right of way for a government canal between The Dalles and Wotee. The title is now deemed perfect after corrections. Cost to the state was 74000 dollars and construction progress on the portage road is steady though a walking delegate caused a nine hour day strike. Marion County plans to fund roads with farmer labor, estimating 10000 to 20000 dollars in work, plus local subscriptions and county funds for bridges and repairs.
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Salem
Celilo Canal
Portage Railway Commission
Portage Road
Todd
Saleya
Marion County
Scott
Pn Henright
Tts
Reseeding Underway After February Storm Hits Dalles Farmers
The Dalles farmers report near completion of reseeding damaged crops from February storms. About ten percent of fall sown grain froze out, causing heavy costs for reseeders. Despite this the season shows favorable weather and early growth, with crops likely shorter than 1904 but markets poised for early high prices.
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Dalles
Pendleton Assessments to Begin State Census Start
Deputies appointed by Assessor Strain will commence property assessments at once. The work will continue with values not set until late in the season as Strain awaits county assessor stance on railroad property values. Strain favors taxing property at true worth. Umatilla county could report nearly 30 million dollars in property value.
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Pendleon
Strain
Umatilla
Oregon Fruit Crop is Assured
Snow on the foothills has delayed blooms on Weston and Basket mountains keeping fruit and strawberries safe from frost. Cool weather through bloom time should assure a good crop. Wheat in the Weston district is generally in good condition and may yield well if the weather stays favorable.
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Oregon
Weston
Basket Mountains
Halsey Exports Record Egg Shipment in March
In March Halsey three mercantile houses shipped 10 590 dozen eggs sourced from local farmers. Farmers received on average 17 cents per dozen, totaling 1800 dollars distributed among nearby farmers for eggs in one month. The district claims a record unmatched by similarly sized areas in the state.
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Halsey
Clear Track for Grand Jury In Salem Court
Judge Burnett delays trial jurors until May 22 to allow the grand jury to finish investigating land fraud cases. The body has focused on local cases and on the men accused of supplying rifles used in the 1902 prison escape by Tracey and Merrill.
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Salem
Burnett
Tracey and
Merrill
Independence Lewis and Clark club buys fruit jars
At a Lewis and Clark club meeting in Independence the ladies ordered 150 dozen one half pint jars from a Portland firm. The jars will be filled with assorted fruits and bear the club label, to be given away.
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Independence
Lewis and Clark Club
Portland
Independence Lewis and Clark Club
Polk Pioneers Set June 10 Reunion in Dallas
The Polk County Pioneer association executive committee met in Dallas and set June 10 for the annual Polk county pioneers reunion to be held in Dallas. 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
The Clackamas county court sets charges for Mount Hood toll road vehicles. Auto mobiles pay 2 dollars each. Four wheeled vehicles drawn by one yoke cost 2 dollars with 40 cents per extra yoke. One horse drawn vehicles cost 1.25 dollars, saddle horses 0.75, pack horses 0.40, loose horses or mules 0.15, cattle 0.10 per head, sheep goats and dogs 0.02.
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Oregon City
Clackamas
Mount Hood
Oll
Lumbering activity surges in Sumpter region
The Oregon Lumber company resumes logging along the Whitney and Tipton branch of the Sumpter Valley railway while Service's saw mill on Deer Creek begins sawing 2 000 000 feet of logs for a projected five month run. Sumpter Lumber company operates its planing mills but plans no cuts south of town yet.
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Sumpter
Oregon Lumber Company
Whitney and
Tipton
Sumpter Valley Railway
Deer Creek
Sumpter Lumber Company
Bakers Sheep Market Update in Baker County
Baker City Santa Lee of the Koshland Bros reports 100000 pounds of wool bought at 16 cents as advance purchases for the season. Shearing expected around May 20 with 50 cents per fleece cash payable to bind contracts. Lambing just begun with an estimated 105 percent increase. Sheep in good condition after a mild winter with abundant green grass.
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Baker
Baker City
Milea Lee
Koshland Bros
Lee
Baker County
Ore exhibit from Blue River mines ships to Portland
The Oregon display for the Lewis and Clark exposition will ship ore from the Blue River mines to Eugene at once and then to Portland. With prior shipments, the exhibit will total a carload. D. H. Weyant, state mining exhibit official ore collector, coordinated the shipping.
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Eugene
Blue River
Oregon
Portland
D. H. Weyant
Lorane Fair May Be Revived
Farmers in the Siuslaw country near Lorane consider reviving the fall fair, a local event held until 1903. The Lorane district, 10 miles west, is a thriving farming settlement with support from Cottage Grove residents for a well managed revival.
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Lorane
Cottage Grove
Siuslaw
Market prices for Wheat Hay Potatoes Wool and Wool Mohair
Wheat blue stem 87 and 95 cents per bushel. Date No 1 white 28 29 per ton. Gray 27 28 per ton. Timothy hay 14 16 per ton. Clover 11 12. Grain 11 12. Cheat 11 12. Eggs Oregon ranch 174 18 cents per dozen. Butter Fancy creamery 22 14 24 cents. Potatoes Oregon fancy 1 dollar, common 75 90 cents. Sec 1.75 2.50 per box. Wool Valley 20 22 cents per pound. Eastern Oregon 15 18 cents, mohair 31 82 cents.
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Valley Bae
Egge
Oregon Ranch
Oregon
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Aurora, N. Y
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Standard i Company
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Malay Peninsula
Garfield
Standard
Kansas
Little Rock
Ark
Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Nan Patterson
Caesar Young
Rogier
Baigon
Dutch East Indies
Teamstern
Controller of the Treasury
Interior Department
Platt
Madrid
Cedar Rapida, Iowa
Illinois
Booth
Klamath
Allisonia
Virginia
Standard Oil Company
India
Garmentmakers’ Union
Montgomery, Ward & Co
Dalle-Celilo Canal
South China Sea
Northern Pacific
Shonts
Oregon State
Wasco
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