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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
2
A stream of brief items reports turmoils and political moves worldwide. Events include Servia's offense over a new king and Mandela like tension. Mexican and Moroccan battles. postal scandals. mine blasts. wrecks in Missouri and Arizona. riots in Dubuque. and labor strikes in Kansas City.
Washington June 24 President Roosevelt earns a reputation for backing his friends, amid reports he will stand by Postmaster General Payne despite attacks. Closest aides say Payne will not be removed and Roosevelt will resist resignations under pressure. Officials remain silent about the matter.
Washington June 24 Attorney General Knox prepared a bond to protect the government's interest in the cruiser Galveston as creditors’ claims are tied to the Trigg Company. The move aims to settle title to warships under construction and safeguard battleships valued at millions, with separate action planned for the Chattanooga project.
A Cubanlegation release cites Dr. C J Finlay showing 1902 free of yellow fever and smallpox. No smallpox since 1900 and no yellow fever since 1901 with malaria deaths down. However tuberculosis deaths rose 5 to 6 percent in 1901 and 1902, over 16 percent of total mortality.
In Tamaqua Pennsylvania on June 24 a mine fire incident in Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company workings near Panther Creek Valley caused deadly steam when water met burning coal. Three men died one died later and five others were seriously injured while seven men battled the blaze.
Hydrographer Newell of the Geological Survey reports a new confidence game targeting homeseekers in the West. He warns associations offering inside information on lands claimed to be irrigated by the government and notes scams spreading from Omaha to Pendleton Oregon. He urges avoidance of these frauds as dangerous to aspiring settlers.
The destitute homeless rest in tents while banker A Rhea plans immediate rebuilding on Main Street east side. W O Minor will reconstruct his Willow Creek stock farm dwelling soon but delays town residence. Mayor Gilliam and relief committees renew appeals for funds from Portland and Northwest, with daily payroll at 1620 and over 20000 contributed. total property loss estimated at least 350000.
Reports from Washington say the Grant’s pumps will be shipped by late June after a Baltimore firm secures a perfect casting. Remodeling at Mare Island Navy Yard is over three quarters done and the ship could begin Columbia River bar work by August first, or sooner if not delayed.
Belgrade reports promotions within the military deputation to King Peter at Geneva. Colonel Popovic of the late Alexander palace guard becomes General and First Aide de Camp. Captain Liosvica who opened palace gates is made major. Lieutenant Gronica, guard outside palace during the assassinations, promoted to captain.
Jackson June 24 The state board of election commissioners ordered a state primary election to be held on August 6. The next United States senator from Mississippi will be chosen by popular ballot. Senator Money the incumbent and Governor Longino are candidates and are active in the canvass.
Chicago June 28 report says Alaska Central Railway will run from Resurrection Bay coast through Cook Inlet to Tanana river 160 miles above Yukon. Rail order placed for 70 pound steel. locomotives and cars secured. construction to start before July 15. Route surveys show timbered valley with vast gold and copper country. line aims to boost Alaska gold output from 30 million to 200 million and attract large immigration.
Government withdraws about 1 080 000 acres in Harney valley and Malheur county Oregon after surveyors recommend storage reservoirs. Main Harney tract covers 22 080 acres. Malheur project spans about 415 000 acres near Vale with additional 51 000 acres west of the river for a reservoir site.
The June 23 Ottawa press protests Secretary Root's visit to Oswego New York and the plan to rebuild Fort Ontario into a battalion stronghold. The paper claims the fort would only serve harbor protection and aggressive lake warfare against Canada.
Caracas reports that on June 23 the Venezuelan government paid Germany sixty thousand dollars as part of the protocol stipulated liquidation of German claims against Venezuela.
Heppner Oregon reports urgent need for money provisions and disinfectants to support cleanup crews after flood. Sheriff vows martial law and enforcement to stop looting as 30 deputies mobilize. Relief funds of $1247 arrive from multiple cities with 109 men to be paid per day. more workers expected from Pendleton.
Public details outline the proposed merger of Western National Bank into Nation Bank of Commerce in New York. Bank of Commerce capital rises to 25 million with 160 000 new shares and 125 000 to acquire Western National after its capital increases to 12.6 million. A at least 50 percent dividend to Bank of Commerce stockholders is planned, with 25 000 new shares offered to existing holders at 140 per share. Directors to expand to include both banks, with Valen tine P Snyder favored for the consolidated bank presidency.
United States Attorney Reese of Montgomery Alabama met at the Department of Justice with Attorney General Knox to discuss peonage prosecutions in Alabama. Several cases are under investigation and more warrants are expected as arrests continue.
In Berne on June 19 the National Council approved a credit of 4.34 million dollars by 97 to 2 to arm 72 batteries of four Krupp 7.5 centimeter pneumatic recoiling guns with 800 rounds of ammunition per gun.
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