07 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1902
Page
1
A wide sweep of items from mines to markets includes French coal miners on strike amid renewed riots, a Chicago trolley and switch engine crash killing one, a Dublin exhibit debate, and strikes across industry. Diplomats talk softer as the Kaiser’s England visit hints at rapprochement while reform and finance loom large in U S affairs.
Oakland Cal November 4 Within the next few days the Order of Railway Conductors and Firemen will submit a wage schedule to the Southern Pacific Company The men seek a 15 to 20 percent increase and a uniform rate across all divisions of the Atlantic and Pacific systems A 30 day reply window is noted and strike fears rise as both sides anticipate disputed terms amid a history of amicable settlements with favored unions
The monthly public debt report dated November 4 1902 shows total debt at end of October 31 1902 with cash for bond purchases down by 14 739 682 and cash on hand reduced by 14 831 515. It lists interest bearing debt 1 256 280 and non interest bearing debt 308 302 549 totaling 1 314 929 599.
Chairman Martin B Knapp and Commissioner J D Yeomans heard charges by Lawrence Shearn representing prominent citizens of New York Boston and Washington against anthracite coal carrying roads He alleges an agreement to fix late tonnage and will present proof in Washington The coal companies will be notified and given 16 days to answer.
Report from Victoria British Columbia dated November 4 describes Boxer revolt fears spreading among foreigners in Sichuan. A British gunboat master at Kiahing plans to lead a detachment with a field gun if rescue is needed, warning that Chengtu would be targeted first as harvest ends.
Dr. Gertrude Van Pelt oversees the children believed to be inqultable. The group is held at Point Loma under the care of Mrs. Katherine Grey who reportedly runs a temple teaching Buddhism to the youngsters.
Alfred Mosley arrived in New York aboard the Campania with a commission from England to study American labor relations. He said the entire group would reach the city in a few days, as English journalists show keen interest in American methods.
A new post office is established at Appleton in Wallowa county along the Flora to Paradise route. Oregon reports growing industrial activity with record land sale receipts for 1902 nine months, a wide range of legal and political developments, and Willamette River shifts threatening Salem. Prune shipments from the Salem association rise with daily carloads and defined pricing.
The Portland markets report current values for wheat including Walla Walla and valley grades, flour prices, millstuff costs, hay values, potatoes, vegetables, poultry and eggs, creamery and dairy products, and beef and veal rates. Prices are given per ton, per sack, per cental, per dozen, and per pound across multiple items.
Seven arbitrators endured damp gangways and coal dust as they surveyed No. 2 mine of Hillside coal at Forest City and the cor breaker of Delaware and Hudson near Carbondale. Bishop Spalding led questions while others listened, with little opportunity for workers to speak. The group had previously inspected the Hillside No. 2 mine and the breaker, noting conditions in the Erie and associated companies.
Hazleton Pa November 1 The United Mineworkers order renews the strike at Coxe Bros & Co seven collieries G B Markle & Co four mines and J S Wents & Co Silver Brook operation The miners barred from returning to work as a body Coxes demand a per man return to work and a commitment tied to arbitration While organizers say the move targets leaders and aims to discriminate against prominent strikers The Silver Brook dispute mirrors the Coxe strike patterns around site and leadership.
A telegram from Captain Dickens at the Island navy yard reports the Wyoming completed a two hours fall speed trial in the sea. Mean revolutions were 201.3, equating to 11.8 knots. The ship’s behavior in moderate sea and breeze was satisfactory.
An express train bound for Chicago collided with two runaway freight cars at Oxford Ohio. The wreck destroyed the engine baggage and mail cars. Two tramps were killed and several freight cars burned. No other injuries reported.
From Missoula Montana on November 2 a private message reports an immense forest fire across the river from the Flathead reservation. The blaze devastates millions of feet of timber as it runs unchecked and only a heavy rain or snowfall is expected to suppress it.
Firemen battled a blaze in Minneapolis at midnight of November 1 gutting the six story factory occupied by the Minnesota Paper Company and owned by J O Vouwald. The Wright and Bullwell stack was consumed. Estimated damage totals about 9250 000 with contents over 200000 in value.
Unanimous decision sets wage increases effective November 1 1902 pending commission bearings. Three key strike questions under review include shorter work day and coal production. Commissioners toured Scranton mines including Manville colliery then planned Wilkesbarre area inspection today.
Vancouver Canada Nov 3 The All Red cable line between Vancouver and Brisbane completed at 7 pm local time though first message arrived this morning The line remains with contractors for about three weeks of tests before public use The Bamfield creek to Fanning island section the longest in the world passed tests showing speeds above 100 words per minute The Sydney Australia transmission time for a short message will be under five minutes largely due to reductions at intermediate relays
Tests of armor plate for battleship Nebraska at Seattle and Moran Bros yard in Seattle and Maryland show 1919 feet per second impact speed. A 11 inch Krupp plate as side armor yielded three inches penetration with a 10 inch gun. Both tests described as successful.
General Miles landed in Manila aboard the United States transport Thomas from San Francisco at 10 this morning. A salute rang out from Fort Santiago as General Miles was met by General Davis and a cavalry squadron and escorted to the palace where Governor Taft and the civil commission awaited.
An explosion at the Fairmount powder works 18 miles from town on October 29 destroyed or damaged surrounding facilities and involved about 600 kegs of powder, with the incident reported as a major blast in Fairmount West Virginia.
President Theodore Roosevelt designates Thursday November 27 as Thanksgiving Day and urges national reflection and duties at home. The report also notes 1930s postal service appointments, with 16 970 postmaster appointments and details on post office classifications and closures.
The October 15 ceremony marked the launch of a gunboat built for service in the islands by Wetec and Ishikama Dock. Miss Evans broke the champagne bottle, a paper cage opened releasing doves and blossoms as the vessel slid into the water. About 250 invited guests, including prominent figures, witnessed the event with whistles and celebration.
Joplin Missouri report says a mill and seven shafts in Peete Eleventh Hour tract near here caved in, taking in over 100 feet of ground. The cave in is described as likely the largest in the Missouri Kansas district. Fifty miners escaped unharmed, and several were injured after ground cracking warned of danger.
The vault of the bank of Charles K. Knappat in Rochester was blown by dynamite early today. About $5,000 is believed to have been secured. The building sustained heavy damage from the blast.
Tacoma Oct 30 The sternwheel steamer Capital City capt Edwards lies damaged after a collision with the Trader near low tide. Capital City’s after house is barely out of water while the Trader’s stem is torn off and a water line. A court of inquiry will determine blame as both captains claim signals and visibility conditions.
A smuggler’s nerve in selecting a government vessel to haul opium is revealed as a Celestial associate induces a man to claim Gong Gee wanted his effects cast overboard. The ploy prompts the authorities to intensify a search for opium.
U S marshals and Secret Service traced a six month Chinese smuggling operation shifting Chinamen from Mexico toward California. Agents paid $100 per man to Tucson and $150 to Yuma. several trainmen were discharged for involvement.
Stockholm reports claim King Oscar’s ruling on the Gamoun claims was affected by personal animosity between M. Cedarkrans and Judge Chambers, the American land commissioner who later became chief justice. The dispute allegedly shaped the counsel given to the king.
San Francisco reports the Pacific mail steamer Spener Kamesey completed the Japan to San Francisco run without calls, covering the distance in ten days at an average of 470 miles per day amid choppy seas.
La Porte Texas October 30 a locomotive engine yard fire burned a freight train. A small prairie blaze sparked by a spark consumed cars and rails. firefighters battled flames but several cars were destroyed. No injuries reported and authorities investigated the cause.
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