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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1905
Page
3
Washington February 23 Chairman Burton of the rivers and harbors committee predicted the use bill will pass both houses and become law before March 4. He argues limited time may speed passage and force only minor senate amendments to maintain approved appropriations.
St Petersburg reports peace advocates gain ground but no decisions made. Russia maintains no change in stance at the foreign office and insists Japan must propose terms. Officials doubt Japan can offer terms Russia will accept while stressing Russia’s potential victory hinges on Kuropatkin’s defeat by Oyama and the fate of Rojestvensky’s squadron. Russia’s financial endurance is seen as a decisive factor.
At 8 o'clock 75 blackened bodies were pulled from the Virginia mine where an explosion on Monday entombed over 150. Three men were found alive but died soon after. Rescue work continues as officials report extensive burns and mutilation among the victims. The Birmingham area organized relief with mass meetings and substantial fundraising including over $3,000 from the Commercial club and $5,000 from Alabama District No. 20 United Mineworkers of America for families.
About 300 Russian raiders damaged the railway between Haicheng and Taichekiao and again disregarded neutrality west of the Liao river. No Chinese soldiers were reported. Villagers kept Russians informed about Japanese troop dispositions and the raiders retired without engaging after planning an attack on Niuchiatun.
Denver February 23 Representative Clifton H. Wilder’s measure to appropriate 125000 for a state oil refinery wins favorable report from the finance committee. The act includes price regulating provisions and independent oil producers backing the project offer to lease and operate the refinery and finance its construction at low rates.
Topeka date line reports the Kansas legislature passed a bill to regulate railroads. A state railroad board would adjust freight rates on due complaint, and a section granting power to change rates on its own initiative was included.
A massive fire in New Orleans devastated the Stuyvesant docks along the riverfront, wiping out freight terminals of the Illinois Central. Losses may exceed five million dollars and damaged hundreds of freight cars and sheds, with thousands of bales of cotton and large quantities of sugar and other cargo. The blaze harmed export operations, though ocean ships largely escaped damage and several firemen were injured.
The House passed Representative Hermann's bill directing the secretary of the interior to determine land values within the Klamath Indian reservation tied to the Eugene City military road grant. The measure seeks appraisal of lands awarded to the California and Oregon Land Company, portions allotted to Indiana, and potential sale terms with the United States. Representative Hermann was absent when the bill was called.
The international inquiry into the October 21 1904 incident found no hostile boats among the Hull trawlers. It upheld British claims that Admiral Rojestvensky acted prudently and in good faith, while noting Kamchatka delays may have contributed to the alert.
St Petersburg reports Kokovyasoff may soon resign as minister of finance and be replaced by M. Roweasoff, a former assistant to President of the Council Witte. Witte again led last night’s council proceedings, with strong signs of his prominence.
Cincinnati February 27 ice gorges in the Ohio river, the heaviest in years, began breaking during the night. The river rose several feet, but the heavy ice reformed new gorges. Property damage exceeds 75000 dollars with no loss of life reported.
The United States irrigation committee met in Klamath Falls on February 27 and moved to incorporate the Klamath Basin Water Users' association with capital stock of $1,000, likely rising to $1,008 soon.
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