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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1904
Page
3
Salem The question whether current County Assessors must serve four years instead of two under the 1908 act will be sent to the Attorney General for an opinion. The issue hinges on whether incumbents are affected by the change or only future elections, with a general rule favoring non retroactivity unless clearly stated.
Hood River farmers rejoice as irrigation ditch plans move forward with 2600 inches of water. About 60,000 dollars needed, 2000 shares, loans from the state school fund at 6 percent. Cash water rights cost about 1.50 per inch. annual cost shifts with repairs. Water ready for strawberries by May 1 after stockholders meet and board elected.
Brophy Bros. dairy owners receive a carload of fine Holstein cows from Scappoose to improve their herd. Benton Bowers of Ashland commands 20 men rebuilding and fencing a 700 acre tract near Rogue River to grass and alfalfa, aiming for a premier Rogue River valley herd. Isaac Householder sells Rain's Creek limekilns interest and starts a wood camp and woodyard on Poorman’s.
La Grande Cres cent Knitting Mills, the Northwest's lone such plant outside Portland, orders a dozen new machines to double output. It makes stockings shawls and underwear with suits priced 2 to 25 dollars in cotton wool and silk. The factory has operated only six months and struggles to fill orders.
Pendleton report says six months of wholesale timber consumption on ceded lands violated laws. Lands, sold in 40 acre tracts at 2.25 an acre, barred conversion to wood for two years. buyers ignored rule and sold large amounts to Pendleton dealers. Timber lands under La Grande Land Office. investigation by Land Inspector anticipated.
Two large Milton nurseries prepare shipments worth about 50000 to Washington and Oregon for spring planting. Local growers supply most stock with apple trees as the main output. The industry grew after local capital funded nurseries to serve orchards in the climate, making Milton a top exporter among northwest towns.
Blue Mountain Fruit Company of La Grande has shipped 15 carloads of Grand Ronde apples to Eastern markets in the last three weeks, selling fruit held over from last season. Local grocer J. D. McKinnon has sent two carloads of apples and several carloads of potatoes. About 20,000 boxes of saleable apples were grown in Cove district in 1903 with expectations of a larger 1904 crop.
Astoria school district will redeem its $12,000 bond issue on March 1 by borrowing from the state. This refinancing lowers the interest rate from 6 to 5 percent, delivering a notable saving for the district.
Washington reports Chairman Burton of the house rivers and harbors committee will oppose inserting any appropriation for the Columbia river mouth improvement or continuing the Dalles Celilo canal since he says these projects are not recognized as contracts. Senator Fulton aims to attach funds in the sundry civil bill in the senate and seeks to keep them in conference to ensure work continues through the coming year.
Viceroy Alexieff reports that the battleship Retvizan opened fire as Japanese torpedo boats moved on the harbor. Two steamers loaded with inflammables were destroyed near the entrance while eight torpedo boats withdrew. The harbor entrance remains open with floating mines sighted. No losses for Russia.
Paris reports that high officials expect the powers to favor Russia's view that Japan's Corean treaty creates a protectorate under duress. No immediate action is planned, as the protectorate is seen arising with peace terms. Russia's note protests Japan's treatment of Corean neutrality and reserves rights amid the treaty announcement.
Paris reports detail a Japanese plan using five to six old transport hulks to block Port Arthur’s entrance. The Retvizan and coastal batteries engaged, two Japanese ships were wrecked, one burned, and another seen wrecked near Tiger Bay. Wrecks believed to be non warships sunk to obstruct the harbor.
Major General Pflug, chief of staff to Viceroy Allexeff, reports the enemy attacked Port Arthur from 1 to 3 AM and was repulsed. The czar object has sent the same dispatches. experts interpret renewed assault as a bid to bottle up the Russian fleet and enable land maneuvers or a feint for another move.
London reports confirm earlier rumors that Admiral Togo attempted to encircle the Russian fleet at Port Arthur. Viceroy Alexieff states the harbor entrance remains open and that Togo's fleet, minus damaged ships, moved southwest from Wei Hai Wei. Observers note two injured vessels fled Port Arthur scene.
The World's Chefoo cable reports rising Manchurian resistance to Russian forces. Five thousand troops moved from Mukden to Kunmintang as locals prepare to cut off small Russian detachments on the Liaotung Peninsula. About ten thousand Manchurians have joined the movement with ample volunteers and funds, while bandits reform for guerilla tactics and have aggressive aims, including cutting telegraph lines.
The Port Arthur forts had five guns silenced in the last battle. The damage to the town was serious. One shell struck amid the anchorage of junks, blowing many to atoms. The Nevsky works and the entire fort were struck three times. Several shells fell just short of the arsenal, striking the mute wall surrounding It, but doing no damage.
Tokio reports the stay of the Russian gunboat Mandjur at Shanghai remains unsettled as Russian Minister to China Paul Lessar is said to pressure the Chinese government. He declares Japan faces slim odds against a Russian army of 500000.
In the Kishineff second trial today Goutsou and Getziu were found guilty of mortal injuries in the Ulman murder case. Goutsou got one year and Getziu 214 years. Korkhovel was acquitted. Ulman’s widow awarded 2500 dollars in damages.
The German steamer Altenburg sailing from Hamburg to West Indian ports arrived and said that between Santo Domingo and Sanchez the Dominican gun boat Presidente appeared and fired a blank shot across her bows.
Train No 1 arrives Albany in time to connect with the 8 P M south bound train and offers several hours in Albany before the departure of the 8 P M north bound train. Train No 2 links with the 8 P M trains at Corvallis and Albany providing direct service to Newport and nearby beaches. Train No 3 to Detroit Breitenbush and mountain resorts leaves Albany at 7:00 AM, reaches Detroit at noon, permitting same day Springs visit. Information from Epwin Strong manager Tos Cockre i Albany H H Crone Corvallis agents.
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