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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
6
A condensed round up notes Japan and Russia clashing near the Anambas islands with Vladivostok fortifications in play. Other items include strikes in Chicago amid unrest, a cache of indictments against Standard Oil, naval activity, and various political and military developments worldwide.
Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota, a tariff reform advocate, says chance of revising the Dingley rates is past. He argues the October 15 extra session will not allow tariff action and that Congress will focus on organization and a railroad rate bill, leaving tariff revision abandoned.
Newport April 11 The fortification board's third committee led by Admiral Charles N. Thomas weighs replacing submarine mines with submarine boats for harbor defense. A member notes mine unreliability in war and cites Narragansett bay currents and recent Russian ship losses from own mines as reasons to favor boats.
Tokyo dispatches report Vice Admiral Rosjestvensky’s second Pacific squadron missing after passing Singapore. Speculation centers on his aim to reach Vladivostok or seize a base, with many predicting a Eastward move beyond the Philippines. Japanese papers express relief and confidence that Admiral Togo will prevail.
April 11 report from St. Petersburg says Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's entrance into the China sea may trigger orders for Vladivostok cruisers to sail. Their departure risks forcing Togo to defend Japanese waters, placing him between two fires.
Mexico City reports progress toward a steamship line linking Mexican gulf ports with Canada and a likely start next month. Debates center on whether ships should call at Cuban ports, with the government opposing Cuban stops though consent is hoped to be secured.
Mexico City reports President Diaz issues a decree regulating the designs for the republics new coinage. The decree covers new gold coins of 10 and 5 each and new silver dollars with only slight differences from the current coins.
Singapore reports a near clash as Admiral Togo and Vice Admiral Rozjestvensky move fleets toward the South China Sea. Observers expect a decisive engagement within days off China with both sides boasting stronger crews and heavier guns.
Northern Pacific under President Howard Elliott authorizes extensive block signal upgrades to boost safety across major districts. The telegraph block system will cover 613.5 miles from Minneapolis to Staples through Livingston Dixon Spokane Pasco to Ellensburg Seattle to Tacoma, expanding existing protection.
Representative Jones asked the secretary of the interior to send an inspector to negotiate with the Colville Indians for opening the unallotted lands of the south half of their reservation. He aims to have the agreement ready for Congress next winter. Inspector McLaughlin is likely to negotiate this summer. The north half may also be purchased.
Paris on April 8 reports the arrest of an ex army captain on conspiracy against public security. Authorities seize many cartridges and uniforms linked to the case. The suspects claim a mission to the Ivory Coast, but secret police activity stirs government security concerns.
Washington April 8 The British ambassador Sir Mortimer Durand met Acting Secretary Loomis to urge a reciprocal arrangement between the United States and Great Britain on equipping ocean going steamers with life saving appliances. The proposal was regarded by the department of Commerce as a step toward safety cooperation.
Chicago April 10 Western men will have leeway in choosing capable engineers and contractors for the Panama Canal. Chairman T P Shonts stressed hiring practical construction experts who can deliver high quality work at fair prices, noting Western railroad experience and a preference for seasoned foremen and superintendents. He will remain in New York and Washington before traveling to Panama.
A Calcutta dispatch reports Dharmeala confirms widespread death and ruin from the Kangra earthquake. Of about 5 000 residents only about 500 believed alive with police decimated. Many trapped in rubble across Kangra and nearby towns as shocks persist and rescue labor remains scarce.
Harbin reports detachments of Russian cavalry reconnoitering Japanese flanks and rear. A detachment penetrated to Erdakilzie and burned depot stores after cutting the railroad. News says a 10 000 strong mixed Japanese division moved toward Mongolia, followed by another 5 000, with sieges guns heading to Kirin. Snow melts into rivers as General Linievitch receives many congratulatory telegrams.
Ratifications of the extradition treaty between the United States and Panama signed May 25, 1904 were exchanged today. The accord, among the first between the two nations, was hastily prepared to address isthmus conditions from American adventurers and canal operations. It covers serious crimes in its latest form.
Col G R Colton, named supervising collector of Dominican revenues, met at the War department before sailing to Santo Domingo. He received final instructions from Secretary Taft and was told he acts as agent of President Morales, not of the United States, in all duties there.
The February report from Colonel Gorgas, chief sanitary officer, notes only 16 percent sickness among canal zone employees, a highly commendable figure reflecting good health conditions.
The Celilo canal commission signed the deed for the governments right of way for a canal between The Dales and Celilo. Title corrections were made to perfect the right of way, costing the state 74000 dollars. The Portage Railway commission reported progress with bridge work and track laying, expecting completion by May 15 with 29 teams and 156 workers.
Farmers report near completion of reseeding after February storms. About ten percent of fall-sown grain froze out, incurring heavy costs. Spring sowing may yield less than fall sowing, but current weather supports good growth. 1905 wheat crop expected shorter than 1904. Early market prospects look strong for orchard and garden crops.
Deputies appointed by Assessor Strain start assessing property and state census work at once. The process will continue though values of property will not be finalized until late in the season to gauge county assessor reaction regarding railroad property values. Strain favors setting values at true worth, with Umatilla county potentially showing nearly 30 million dollars in property values.
Snow and cool weather in the Weston and Basket mountains delayed blooms keeping fruit and berries from frost damage. Conditions suggest a good crop outlook for apples pears and berries. Wheat in the Weston district is in good condition and expected to yield well if the weather stays favorable.
Three local mercantile houses shipped 10 590 dozen eggs in March. Farmers near Halsey received an average 17 cents per dozen, totaling about 1 800 dollars distributed to local farmers for eggs in one month. The output set a state record for a district of that size.
Salem Judge Burnett postpones all trial jurors until May 22 to allow the grand jury to finish investigations. The body has focused on local cases and on the men alleged to supplied rifles used in the 1902 prison escape by Tracey and Merrill.
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. The jars will carry the Independence Lewis and Clark club label and be distributed as souvenirs 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 elected secretary to fill the vacancy caused by the death of J W Lewis.
The Clackamas county court set charges for the Mount Hood toll road with 2 for automobiles and varied rates for other vehicles and livestock. Four wheeled vehicles cost 2 plus 0.40 per extra yoke, horse drawn vehicles 1.25, paddle horse 0.75, pack horse 0.40, loose horse or mule 0.15, cattle 0.10 per head, and sheep goats and hogs 0.02.
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 began sawing 2,000,000 feet of logs and is expected to run five months on current orders. The Sumpter Lumber Company operates its planing mill but has not yet arranged log cutting at the mill south of town.
Baker City reports Koshland Bros. owner Miles Lee has bought 100000 pounds of wool at 16 cents, smoothing advance purchases. May 20 shearing expected. 50 cents per fleece paid to bind the contract. Lambing now starting with an estimated 105 percent rise, sheep in good condition amid mild winter and abundant green grass.
The Blue River mines ore exhibit for the Oregon display at the Lewis and Clark exposition will be shipped from the mines to Eugene immediately and then to Portland. With prior shipments the exhibit will total a carload. D. H. Weyant, official ore collector for the state mining exhibit, has overseen the shipment preparations.
Lorane farmers in the Sinslaw country near Lorane weigh reviving the fall fair once held until 1908. With growing population a revived fair could succeed if well managed. Lorane district, ten miles west of Cottage Grove, is a strong farming community with local support.
Portland markets show Wheat-Club at 87c per bushel for blue stem and 95c for valley wheat. Oats No 1 white 28 20 per ton, gray 27 28. Timothy hay 14 16 per ton, clover 11 12, grain 11 12, cheat 11 12. Oregon ranch eggs 1744 18e per dozen. Fancy creamery butter 24 24c per pound. Potatoes Oregon fancy 15, common 7 5? per box. apenes 1.75 to 2.50. Wool Valley 20 22c, Eastern Oregon 15 18c, mohair 1 32e per pound.
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