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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1905
Page
6
A week overview from the era cites actions abroad and at home including Japanese forces near Vladivostok and Dutch ships monitoring nearby, while U S ministers and officials address Kubing oil rebates and irrigation practices. Violence hits Hibbing and Blossburg towns as strikes widen. Chicago teamsters and riots flare with police clashes.
Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota, a tariff readjustment advocate, concludes no revision will occur soon. He argues the October 15 postponement delays any chance for a tariff bill as Congress focuses on organization and other topics through January. He says protectionist views persist but the tariff stand is unlikely to be revisited this session.
Newport April 11 The third fortification board committee chaired by Admiral Charles N. Thomas* U S N stresses dangers of submarine mines and favors substituting submarine boats for mines in harbor defense The panel notes poor submarine trials in Narragansett Bay due to strong currents and cites Russian mine incidents and English practice as support for boats over mines in tidal channels
Tokyo dispatch reports Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's second Pacific squadron unseen since passing Singapore. Speculation centers on whether he aims for Vladivostok or a base site, with many favoring a eastward move beyond the Philippines while Japanese observers anticipate Togo’s potential success.
St. Petersburg reports that Vice Admiral Rojestvensky may have ordered cruisers at Vladivostok to sail, threatening Admiral Togo's rear and forcing ships to Japan waters, placing him between two fires.
Mexico City April 11 considerable progress toward inaugurating a steamship line between the Mexican gulf ports and Canada. It is probable steamers will begin trips next month. The question has arisen over stopping at Cuban ports as previously planned. The government opposes Cuban port stops but hopes to secure consent.
Mexico City April 11 President Diaz issues decree regulating designs for the republics new coins. Provisions cover the new gold coins of ten and five dollars and new silver dollars differing slightly from current issues.
The article says a decisive sea battle is imminent off Singapore between Japanese Admiral Togo and Russian Vice Admiral Rojestvensky within a fortnight. It notes 27 armorclads seen 70 miles southeast, Chinese junks patrolling routes, and two floating furnaces with cranes aiding repairs in the fleet.
President Howad Elliott authorized major safety upgrades for the Northern Pacific Railway to install telegraph block signals along 613.5 miles from Minneapolis to Staples Livingston Dixon Spokane Pasco Ellensburg Seattle to Tacoma, extending continuous protection on key traffic districts from St Paul to the Pacific coast. Construction has started and will be rushed to finish.
Representative Jones asked the interior secretary to dispatch an inspector to negotiate an agreement with the Colville Indians to open the south half of their reservation unallotted lands. The aim is to submit the pact to Congress next winter, with Inspector McLaughlin likely to handle negotiations this summer. the north half may also be purchased.
Paria reports an ex captain of the army detained on conspiracy charges against public security. Authorities seize many cartridges and uniforms as the case unfolds. Officials say the plan involved sending troops on a mission to the Ivory Coast amid secret police activity.
British ambassador Sir Mortimer Durand urged a reciprocal life saving device arrangement for ocean going steamers during his meeting with Acting Secretary Loomis. The proposal was referred to the Commerce and Labor Department for action.
Western men receive a leeway in selecting engineers and contractors for the Panama Canal project. Chairman T. P. Shonta says priority is given to practical, experienced builders who can deliver quality work quickly at fair prices, with Western workers favored. He plans to leave for New York and Washington to oversee appointments.
Telegraphic reports from Dharamsala say the Kangra earthquake is more deadly than first thought. In a town of about 5000, only around 600 believed alive, with police losses heavy. Many trapped under rubble as Dharmsala, Kangra and nearby villages are destroyed. Goorkhas aid rescue amid scarce labor.
Detachments of Russian cavalry reconnoiter Japanese flanks and rear. One unit penetrated Erdakilzie before being stopped by entrenchments, after cutting the railroad and burning depot and stores. Reports say 10 000 and 5 000 man Japanese divisions moved toward Mongolia and Bodum, Kirin areas with poor roads. Snow melts, rivers rise, and General Linievitech receives many congratulatory telegrams on becoming commander in chief.
Ratifications exchanged today confirm the extradition treaty between the United States and Panama signed May 25 1904. As one of the first atas, the accord was drafted quickly to address activities related to the canal and to cover serious crimes.
Colton, to supervise Dominican revenues, met at the War Department before sailing to Santo Domingo. He received final instructions from Secretary Taft. He was told he acts as agent of President Morales, not the United States, in Santo Domingo.
The February health report from Colonel Gorgas chief sanitary officer in the Panama Canal Zone shows only 1.95 percent sickness among canal employes, a notably commendable figure reflecting strong health conditions.
The Celilo canal commission signed the deed transferring United States right of way for a government canal between The Dales and Celilo after corrections to the title. The right of way cost the state $74,000. The Portage Railway commission reported progress despite a nine hour day protest by workers. 1.75 miles of track laid and four steel rail cars received, with completion forecast by May 15. Marion County plans road improvements with farmer labor pledges of up to $20,000, aiming to boost bridge work and road repair. agreements are circulated to coordinate contributed work across districts.
Dallee Farmers report reseeding near completion after February weather damaged crops. About ten percent of fall-sown grain froze out requiring replanting. Despite this heavy cost, spring sowing shows promise as new grain sprouts well and crops advance. The season is a month earlier than last year aiding early market prices.
Deputies appointed by Assessor Strain will commence state census assessments immediately. The work will continue with values not placed until late season to gauge county opinions on railroad property values. Strain favors recording property at true worth, with Umatilla County’s total near 30 million dollars.
The cool weather and late frost in the Weston area preserved blooms on fruit and strawberry crops near Weston and Basket mountains ensuring a good season. Wheat in the Weston district is in good condition and expected to yield well if favorable weather persists.
In March three mercantile houses exported 10 690 dozen eggs from Halsey. Farmers near the city received an average of 17 cents per dozen, totaling about 1800 dollars distributed locally for eggs in one month. The record is unmatched by any farming district of the same size in the state.
Judge Burnett has dismissed all trial furore until May 22 to allow the grand jury to finish its investigation of land fraud cases. The panel has focused on local cases and on men linked to rifles used by Tracey and Merrill in the 1902 state prison escape.
At a Lewis and Clark club meeting in Independence the ladies voted to place an order with a Portland firm for 150 dozen half pint jars filled with assorted fruit. Each jar will bear the Independence Lewis and Clark club label and be given to Eastern visitors to Oregon this summer.
The Polk County Pioneer Association executive committee met in Dallas and fixed 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 from J W Lewis's death.
Clackamas county court fixed charges for Mount Hood road tolls. Auto mobiles charged 2 dollars each. Four wheeled vehicle by one pan or yoke 2 dollars plus 40 cents per extra yoke. Vehicle drawn by one horse 1.25 dollars. Paddle horse 75 cents. Pack horse 40 cents. Horse or mule loose 15 cents. Cattle loose 10 cents per head. Sheep goats and hogs 2 cents.
The Oregon Lumber company launches logging camps along the Whitney and Tipton branch of the Sumpter Valley railway while Service's saw mill on Deer creek six miles below Sumpter begins on 2 000 000 feet of logs. The mill is expected to run five months on current orders as the Sumpter Lumber company runs its planing mills but has not yet cut logs at the southern mill.
Baker City reports 100000 pounds of wool bought by Koshland Bros represented by Miles Lee at 16 cents. Purchases ease ahead of clips with shearing due around May 20. Lee pays 50 cents per fleece to bind contract. Lambing starts with an estimated 105 percent rise. Sheep in good condition after a mild winter and abundant green grass.
The Oregon display at the Lewis and Clark exposition will ship ore from the Blue river mines to Eugene and then to Portland. With previously shipped material, the exhibit will total a carload. D H Weyant, the state mining exhibit official, has overseen the shipment.
Lorane farmers near Lorane in Sinslaw country contemplate reviving the fall fair once held until 1908. With growing population the event could be successful again if properly managed. Lorane district, about 10 miles west of Cottage Grove, is a solid farming community with local support.
Wheat price ranges and quality notes across regions. Oats and hay prices listed by grade and ton. Potatoes apples and hops prices with regional variations. Mohair and creamery butter values included. Data reflects Oregon and valley markets with per unit and per pound figures.
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