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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1903
Page
12
Floods Ease in Mississippi Valley and Regional Updates
The flood situation in the Mississippi valley shows improvement while reports from across the nation note various incidents. Rail and mining trades, diplomatic moves, and local disasters are reported, including derailments in Ashtabula and a Bank vault robbery aftermath in New Jersey, plus fire damage in Hartford and a lunging naval dispatch from Rome.
Riots in Tomsk Protest Autocracy End With Police Repression
Letters describe March 3 protests at Tomsk University where about 70 students faced police cordons and a later march swelled to 6000. Police beat rioters and 76 men were held in the police courtyard amid injuries to Dr Schlechter and lawyer Voznezeneky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersbug
Tomsk
West Siberia
Shoutanes
Prince Viazemeky
Schlechter
Voznezeneky
Tomsik Bar Association
Delwig
Starvation in Alaska Prompts Army Inquiry and Aid
Washington reports indicate widespread destitution among Alaska Natives on Pilgrim river near Nome and along Seward Peninsula. Judge Advocate General Davis directs a full investigation by the Alaska commander and discretionary ration relief in emergencies to preserve life pending Congress approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Alaska
Pilgrim River
Nome
Seward Peninsula
Davis
Congress
Davie
Fires in Philadelphia Cause Major Losses
Three fires in Philadelphia's northeast last night caused about 715000 in damages. Morocco works Coey Costello & Co. on Orthodox Street Bridesburg suffered 100000 loss. Gill & Co flint glass works on Balman Street and Leigh Avenue faced 35000 damage and two men Capewell and Oaks were arrested for conspiracy. Black & Shaw factory on East York Street sustained 40000 damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Morocco Works
Coey, Costello & Co
Othodox Street
Bridesburg
Flint
Gill & Co
Balman Street
Leigh Avenue
George W. Capewell
John Oaks
Black & Shaw
East York Street
Democratic Convention and State News Across Oregon
Democrats set first district convention for Albany April 11 while Governor Chamberlain’s party tours the Portage railway site. Senate confirms Asa B. Thompson as receiver at La Grande and postmasters for Albany Ashland Eugene McMinnville Oregon City named. Valuation doubling urged in Clackamas. jade deposits reported unlimited in Siskiyou and southern California. Grants Pass gets Carnegie library grant. Willamette and Crown mills seek shorter hours and higher pay. M. Humphrey pardoned for wheat theft. Gwinn lease of 60,000 acres for summer sheep range in Blue Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette Pulp and Paper Company
Crown Paper Company
Federal
M. B. Gwinn
George T. Parr
The
Oregon Land Company
Blue Mountains
Baker
Grant Counties
Street Car Hold-up Near Los Angeles Ends in Death
Three masked robbers tried to hold up a car on the Los Angeles to Santa Monica line about a mile west of the city limits. A pistol duel with OC. W. Henderson left one passenger dead and three wounded. One robber is believed wounded and seen to fall after Henderson opened fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Santa Monica
OC. W. Henderson
Henderson
Missouri Legislature Approves 10000 for Oregon Expo
The Missouri legislature appropriates 10,000 dollars for a state exhibit at the Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland in 1905. Ex Governor Geer of Oregon, who has been here promoting the exhibit, will leave for home tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Jefferson City
Portland
Oregon
Geer
Portland Markets Mixed Prices Across Commodities
Wheat eased at Walla Walla and valley markets with bids around 74 78c per bushel. Barley and bran milled price ranges shown. flour values listed with several varieties. Livestock and dairy items include beef values per pound and butter, cheese, eggs, and wool prices across regional markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Valley
Wool—Valley
Oregon
Dressel
Defects in Cuban treaty discussed at state department
Washington March 24 The defects in the Cuban treaty were discussed at the state department today by Secretary Hay and several senators including Chairman Cullom. Fresh complications were noted as one senator warned the treaty may fail if returned to Congress. Officials hope to fix the issues but a new treaty seems more likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Hayald
Cullom
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Congress
Senate
United States Congress
Starvation Crisis Reported In Northwest Japan
News from Tokyo dated March 10 via Victoria reports 150 000 Japanese in distress with relief efforts under way. Europeans and Americans have begun appeals raising 56 000 yen for aid while investigators assess needs and distribute supplies in snowbound provinces. Local reports describe eating horses roots and straw as famine worsens. Government plans relief works once snow melts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
Victoria
Brc
Will Probe Land Frauds Under New Witness Law
The interior department will use a new law to compel witnesses to testify in hearings before local land offices. Tests will start in Oregon Washington and California to uncover fraudulent timber and stone act entries. The aim is to overcome witness procurement problems and prosecute violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interior Department
Congress
Oregon
California
Arming the Missions in North China Uprisings Rise
The Tartar from Yokohama reports North Chinese Catholic missionaries arming their stations amid fear of Power uprisings. Native papers say rebels mass along the Yangtsekiang. Kiu kiang describes a critical situation. Kwangei rebels plan attack on Kweilin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Yokohama
Orient
Loving Cup Presented to Minister Bowen in Venezuela
A silver loving cup was presented to Minister Herbert W. Bowen of New York for the people of Venezuela. The obverse shows intertwined American and Venezuelan flags with the inscription honoring the Hon. Herbert W. Bowen dated February 14 1903 the signing date of the protocols with allied powers. The reverse lists the committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Seeks Parcel Post Pact With United States
In the house of commons today Postmaster General Austin Chamberlain said the British post office long sought a parcels post agreement with the United States but could not secure American assent. Recently the United States agreed to reopen negotiations and communications are being exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Austin Chamberlain
United States
Adt
Su riego Falls to Ladrones as Troops Rush to Scene
Mindanao reports say Su rigo was captured by ladrones. Constabulary Inspector Clark and several others were killed. A 30 man detachment of the Tenth Infantry travels from Ilogan to retake the town aboard the transport Reilly. Governor Taft and General Davis plan to confer with the Sultan of Jolo to avert further trouble. The Proteus has returned with 500 soldier bodies and a few civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Davis
Sultan of
Manila
Suriago
Mindanao
Ladrones
Constabulary
Clark
Tenth Infantry
Patterson
Brown
Ilogan
Reilly
Sumner
Department of Mindanao
Jolo
Moron
Ingalle
Proteus
Mine Officials Claim Victory In Wilkesbarre Wage Award
Wilkesbarre area mine officials signaled satisfaction with a coal commission award seen as a vindication for coal companies. The 10 percent wage increase and reduced hours for firemen are largely accepted, with Peace promised for three years. Lehigh Valley employs 35 000 workers likely to gain 25 to 50 dollars each. Susquehanna Coal will pay similarly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Wilkesbar
Lehigh Valley Company
Susquehanna Coal Company
Violent Eruption of Soufriere Threatens Island
Kingstown reports the Soufriere volcanic activity escalated last night with a violent eruption casting a black cloud over the colony. Lands beyond Georgetown and Chateau Bellar suffer erosion, hindering cultivation. Arrowroot drying areas spoiled by volcanic dust, growers despondent. Georgetown windows shattered by stones as tremors persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingstown
St. Vincent
Georgetown
Chateau Bellar
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