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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1905
Page
6
A weekly condensed digest notes Japan moving forces toward Vladivostok and Dutch warships reporting a naval clash near Anamba islands. Mentions include Edwin H. Morgan becoming US minister to Korea, Admiral Sigsbee quiet in Santo Domingo, multivariate labor strikes, Standard Oil investigations, and various incidents in the US and abroad.
Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota says tariff revision chances have passed and no revision will occur in the upcoming session. He predicts an October 15 postponement ends any chance to consider tariff changes during the long session. He believes Congress will focus on organizing committees and railroad rate bills, leaving tariff talks to remain unfinished.
Newport April 11 The fortification board the third committee led by Admiral Charles N Thomas presses for replacing submarine mines with submarine boats for harbor defense citing mine unreliability in war Narragansett bay currents hinder trials and recent naval practice in England favors boats over mines reflecting lessons from ships blown by their own mines and broad harbor channels with strong tides.
Tokyo reports Vice Admiral Rozestvensky's second Pacific squadron untracked since Singapore. Speculation centers on aims to reach Vladivostok or seize a base, with some belief of a rendezvous east of the Philippines. Japanese papers express relief and confidence in Togo’s potential victory.
Reports from Singapore describe a looming clash between the Japanese defensive fleet under Admiral Togo and the Russian fleet commanded by Vice Admiral Rozhdestvensky near the South China Sea. Observers foresee a decisive battle within a fortnight with both sides boasting advantages in crews, firepower, and modern repairs.
Northern Pacific under President Howard Elliott authorizes major block signal upgrades to boost traffic safety. The project adds 613.5 miles of telegraph block protection from Minneapolis to Staples, Livingston to Logan, Garrison to Dixon, Spokane to Pasco, Pasco to Ellensburg, and Seattle to Tacoma, expanding existing coverage.
St. Petersburg April 11 There is reason to believe Vice Admiral Rojestvensky has entered the China sea and orders have been given for cruisers at Vladivostok to sail This would threaten Admiral Togo s rear and force dispatch of ships to Japanese waters leaving Togo between two fires
Representative Jones asked the interior secretary to send an inspector to negotiate with the Colville Indians to open the south half of their reservation unallotted lands. A summer negotiation with Inspector McLaughlin is likely, with possible purchase of the north half as well.
Mexico City reports considerable progress toward inaugurating a steamship line between Mexican gulf ports and Canada with trips likely to begin next month. The debate over calls at Coban ports has arisen, with the government opposing stops there though consent may be sought to secure an agreement.
Paris reports broad mystery surrounding the arrest of a former army captain on conspiracy against public security. Police seized a force linked to the case while officials investigated a claimed plan to use arms on a mission to the Ivory Coast.
Mexico City April 11 President Diaz issues decree regulating the design of new coins for the republic. The plan covers gold coins of 10 and 5 pesos and new silver dollars with slight differences from current issues.
British ambassador Sir Mortimer Durand urged Acting Secretary Loomis to pursue a reciprocal agreement with the United States on equipping ocean going steamships with life saving devices. The proposal was referred to the Department of Commerce for consideration.
Chicago April 10 Western men will have leeway in selecting capable engineers and contractors for the Panama canal with emphasis on practical construction experience. Chairman T P Shonts says there will be no sectional discrimination among subordinates and that Western railroad workers are favored for their proven expertise. He plans to appoint soon but will wait for business reasons and travel to New York Washington and Panama to oversee the process.
Telegraphic reports from Dharmsala say the Kangra town population of about 5 000 has only around 500 survivors. Police losses severe with Deputy Inspector and four Sergeants alive. Dharmeala, Kangra and nearby villages wrecked. many imprisoned in ruins. Rescue work hampered by labor shortage but Goorkhas push clearing efforts.
Harbin dispatch notes Rusa cavalry reconnoitering Japanese flanks and rear, with one detachment reaching Erdakilzie before being stopped by entrenchments. Raiders cut rail lines and burned depots and stores. Reports say a 10,000 strong mixed Japanese division left the rearguard toward Mongolia, followed by 5,000 more. Japanese siege guns moving toward Kirin amid snow melt. General Linievitch receives wide congratulations as commander in chief.
Ratifications of the extradition treaty between the United States and Panama signed May 25, 1904, were exchanged today. The accord was among the first between the two nations and reflects urgent needs on the isthmus due to American adventurers seeking canal operations. The treaty addresses serious crimes in its latest form.
Colton prepares to depart for Santo Domingo as supervising collector of Dominican revenues. He received final instructions from Secretary Taft at the War department clarifying that he acts as the agent of President Morales, not of the United States.
The February report from Colonel Gorgas, chief sanitary officer in the Panama Canal Zone, shows only 1.96 percent sickness among canal employees, a figure regarded as highly commendable.
The Celilo canal commission reports the deed and corrected title to the government canal right of way are satisfactory. Progress on the Portage Railway shows 1.75 miles of track laid with four steel rail cars received, aiming for May 15 completion. Marion County plans road improvements with farmer contributed labor totaling up to 20 000 dollars in value, enhancing bridges and key segments near Salem.
February storms damaged crops with about ten percent of fall-sown grain frozen out requiring reseeding. Despite early spring gains and favorable weather, the wheat crop this year may be shorter than 1904 as reseed costs mount. Early market timing could boost prices for gardeners and orchardists.
Deputies named by Assessor Strain will start the assessments and state census immediately. Work will continue but values of property not set until later to gauge county assessor stance on railroad property values. Strain favors listing property at true worth. Umatilla County could show about 30 million dollars in property value.
Snow on the foothills benefits fruit and straw berries on Weston and Basket mountains by delaying blooms and avoiding nightly frost. Continued cool weather through bloom time promises an assured fruit and berry crop. Wheat in the Weston district also remains in good condition and may yield well if the weather stays favorable.
During March three Halsey mercantile houses exported 10 590 dozen eggs sourced from local farmers. Farmers received an average 17 cents per dozen, totaling about 1 800 dollars distributed to local egg producers in one month. The district claims a record unmatched by any farming area of equal size in the state.
Salem Judge Burnett discharges trial jurors until May 22 to allow the grand jury to finish investigating land fraud cases. The panel has focused on local cases and on the men alleged to have supplied rifles used in the 1902 prison escape by Tracey and Merrill.
At a meeting in Independence a plan was formed to place an order with a Portland firm for 150 dozen one half pint jars. The jars will be filled with assorted fruits and bear the label Independence Lewie and Clark club. The jars will be given to Eastern visitors in Oregon this summer.
Polk County Pioneer association executive committee met in Dallas and set June 10 for the annual reunion of Polk county pioneers to be held in Dallas. J. D. Smith of Dallas was elected secretary to fill the vacancy caused by the death of J. W. Lewis.
Mount Hood toll rates set by Clackamas county court enumerate charges for automobiles at 2 per vehicle plus a schedule for other conveyances. Four wheeled vehicles with one yoke cost 2 plus 40 cents per extra yoke. horse drawn vehicles cost 1.25. saddle horses 0.75. pack horses 0.40. loose horses or mules 0.15. cattle 0.10 per head. sheep goats and hogs 0.02 each.
The Oregon Lumber company has opened logging camps along the Whitney and Tipton branch of the Sumpter Valley railway and is running full blast. Service's saw mill on Deer creek six miles below Sumpter resumes sawing 2,000,000 feet of logs for five months. Sumpter Lumber operates its planing mills but has not arranged log cutting at the mill south of town.
Miles Lee of Koshland Bros buys 100000 pounds of wool at 16 cents, advancing future clip purchases. Shearing is expected to start around May 20, with 50 cents per fleece paid to bind contracts. Lambing begins, projected 105 percent rise. flocks in good condition after a mild winter and ample green grass.
The Blue River mines exhibit for the Oregon display at the Lewis and Clark exposition will be shipped from the mines to Eugene at once and then to Portland. With prior shipments it will form a full carload. State ore collector D. H. Weyant has overseen the shipment arrangements.
Lorane farmers in the Siuslaw country near Lorane weigh reviving the fall fair once held until 1908. With increased population the event could succeed if well managed. Lorane district is a strong farming area ten miles west of Cottage Grove and would receive local support.
Wheat 87 cents per bushel blue stem 05c valley 88e. Oats No 1 white 28 29 per ton gray 27 28 per ton. Hay Timothy 14 16 per ton versues grain 11 12 cheat si1 12. Eggs Oregon ranch 174 18e per dozen. Butter Fancy creamery 224 24c. Potatoes Oregon fancy 1 common 75 90 sens 1.75 2.50 per box choice 1 1. Hops Shates 1904 2344 25c per 9 leg 20 2 pol Valley 2e per pound Eastern Oregon 15 18c per pound mobair choice 31 82c per pound.
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