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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1903
Page
2
Review of weekly import events and global tensions. Notable deaths include B F Jones of Philadelphia and Sybil Sanderson in Paris. Roosevelt denounces Yosemite cards. Armenia, Macedonia, and labor strikes feature in diplomatic and domestic conflicts.
In Bridgeport today non union workers ran trolley cars triggering a riot. Thirty two men were injured and sheriff officials warn state troops may be called. Six cars ran with 12 workers as crowds gathered at car sheds. roadmaster Davis and sheriffs Hendrie and Plumbe were targeted by stones.
The 1902 report from Governor Gonzaga to the War Department notes peaceful civil government since September 1901, but cites cattle disease, floods, smallpox, locusts, and cholera as hardships. It urges American teachers for all pueblos and the establishment of higher learning in the provincial capital for youth education.
The United States Supreme Court modified a Fourth Circuit decree in the Colombia v Cauca Co case. It confirms the Republic of Colombia owes the Cauca Company for railroad contract losses from 1890 and awards 193204 for rolling stock salaries officers and travel costs.
Reports from Sieseck Croatia confirm fierce clashes between peasants and military around Kirizwach Sich. About forty peasants said shot. Authorities isolate villages to curb news and conduct wholesale arrests in Aghram and other cities.
Havana reports official plans to forward U S Cuba treaties to the senate within a fortnight. lawmakers expect final congressional action by mid June. preparations are under way for next week’s public and private celebrations of Cuba’s first anniversary.
President Roosevelt completed a 69 mile Yosemite trip to Raymond in ten hours of actual travel breaking road records. He stayed overnight at Bridal Veil Falls camp and reported feeling better than ever during the journey. A cavalry escort from Fort Wood accompanied him to Raymond where crowds greeted the president upon arrival.
Reports from Washington dated May 10 indicate Venezuelan revolutionists maintain control in Coro Barquisimeto Tucacas Ciudad Bolivar and nearby areas. Near La Guaira in Rio Chico district a two day battle cost the government over 1000 lives with 300 wounded. Government forces number around 3000 men under arms while rebels decimate troops.
In St. Petersburg on May 20 officials said they are deeply hurt by American press criticisms of Manchuria. They warned that continued foreign attacks risk Russia’s credit and could worsen Anglo Japanese interests. Finance Minister Witte spoke with Foreign Minister Lamedorff amid fears of renewed conflict.
Director Robers of the mint bureau bought 405000 ounces of silver for Philippine coinage at 55.08 per ounce. Most delivery is set for San Francisco.
Rev William Morrison of the American Presbyterian mission arrives home after six years along the Kassai river detailing abuses in the Congo free state. He plans to present evidence to the U S State Department and Parliament via Lord Lansdowne aiming to prompt action. He cites forced labor and sexual exploitation as ongoing practices.
London reports that formal plans for importing Chinese labor to South Africa are未yet defined. Colonial Secretary Chamberlain and Rand firms agree no other solution to the labor shortage exists, as mines idle and 50,000 Kaffirs scarce amid a demand for 150,000 workers.
Havana reports President Palma told an Associated Press correspondent that understandings on all treaties with the United States would be reached and signing would follow shortly. He aims for ratification this session, though senators may stall until reciprocity is settled, delaying naval stations occupancy for up to a year. The signing order: Platt amendment, naval stations, Isle of Pines.
The state department received a long letter from Miss Ellen M. Stone at Portage Ontario demanding damages from the Turkish government for outrages by brigands who held her prisoner in the Turkish empire. She does not state an amount. The correspondence between the U S and Turkey did not include any damages claim.
W T Stead's Review of Reviews urges King Edward to visit the United States in 1904, suggesting the St Louis exposition as a pretext. The piece warns that if he does not act, he may be forestalled by the Kaiser or even the Czar.
Washington reports reliable authority says the free delivery division inquiry will soon publish part of General Bristow Fosnes report. The findings reportedly show minor administration errors by Machen and irregularities suggesting he should resign. Machen is expected to resign as postmaster general prepares to release the report to the public.
The Bulletin reports President Roosevelt plans immediate action to renovate the Presidio San Francisco. He will write to Secretary Root to seek funds, possibly over a million dollars, for major remodeling to house two infantry regiments, artillery, and cavalry in the large post. The timing depends on existing appropriations or Congress action.
Judge Tnay signs decree ending eight years of litigation over the Illinois Central right of way between Randolph street and Park Row. The railroad must replace a stone wall with a picket fence and build a new Monroe street viaduct. Total cost about $50,000. the ruling enforces a 1895 ordinance and leaves the lake view intact.
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