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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1904
Page
2
Attorney General Moody remains in Roosevelt's new cabinet. Foreign and domestic events include a freight train wreck near Walla Walla with two fatalities, Kroonland arrival in New York, and a disputed arbitration treaty with Switzerland. Reports cover ship losses, treasury drops, Indian commissioner appointment, and Roosevelt’s statue ceremony in Washington.
The American consul at Kharput Dr Thomas H Norton is ordered to scout the large Persian frontier for Turkish and Persian authorities involved in pursuing Kurdish murderers of Rev B W Larabee killed in April The US notes repeated Porte promises to protect Bible society readers are broken with vendors detained and threats to arrest the legation urging prompt settlement or Washington referral
The Russian torpedo boat destroyer Ratetoropony arrived at Chefoo amid a snowstorm and high winds. Firing preceded her entry by about thirty minutes as officials speculate the vessel attempted escape from Port Arthur under cover of the storm. The Hai Yung captain spoke with Ratetoropony’s commander before the destroyer anchored where Ryeshitomi did last August.
Vancouver reports the Canadian Pacific steamer Athenian has sailed with contraband cotton bound for Tokyo. The cargo, about 300 tons, is for the Japanese arsenal. Russian agents warned St. Petersburg authorities.
Residents of Clackamas County urge Representative C G Huntley to intervene as fish wardens fail to curb illegal salmon fishing near a government hatchery. Eggs collected at the hatchery dropped from 10,180,000 last year to 3,000,000 this year. over 1,000,000 eggs were taken in ten days. Oregon City residents demand enforcement to protect the industry. Meanwhile in Baker City, Maxwell Mill on Rock Creek advances a new water power plant and a 3,000 foot tramway as rich ore is reported at Gem mine Sparta district. Mon etzuma and Bunker HillWorks consolidate with Warren Cable appointed manager. 1,200 foot tunnel planned.
The Princes line steamer Sicilian Prince ran aground off Long Beach on the New York shore near the Long Island life saving station. Tugboats and the vessel’s engines aided a limited float attempt at flood tide. 600 passengers and 12 cabin travelers may be evacuated if lifting fails. Captain William Hank misidentified a nearby light, and passengers learned of the danger at daylight.
General Balsahoff of Port Arthur accuses Japan of violating Geneva and Hague rules. He cites abandonment of three marked hospital ships and removal of wounded from the half sunken Angara, claiming Japanese use balloons to direct fire and drop shells into the harbor.
Pendleton investor J. W. Chaney in town negotiating to buy a 2500 foot well drill. His 750 foot outfit and six horsepower engine prove too small for efficient work. He is drilling at Furnish ranch. water was found at 150 feet in a new well near the old location after the old one failed. Chaney plans a 20 horsepower engine for his new outfit and prefers gasoline powered rigs for artesian work.
Farmers on winter and spring irrigated farms are asked to complete forms circulated by the Pendleton Commercial Association. The data will be compiled into a general report and sent to the government to encourage continued support for the Umatilla irrigation project.
Pendleton Pendleton flour mills operate at capacity to fill local orders. Little flour ships abroad to the Orient though W.8. Byers holds several fall contracts. Small, nonconsequential wheat purchases occur constantly. All purchases must be shipped by rail since regional grain supply was bought earlier.
Susahville Heaton and Haskell report a sulphide ore streak on the hanging wall of the Oriole assaying $64 in gold. They have begun a tunnel and expect solid formation with a potential ore body. Gold Bag shaft reaches 60 below 100 foot level as the shoot lengthens with depth. Badger mine continues sinking below 700 feet while mill runs and concentrates ship. Compressor line extends to Bull of the Woods to supply air for drilling.
Articles of incorporation were filed with the secretary of state listing West Coast Lumber and Timber Company in Portland with Capital of 500000 and founders Allen Brown Tree Oncapher William W. Brown Huntington D. Pier and Lester E. Watson Bend Water Light and Power Company in Bend with 10000 and directors A L Goodwillie George Steineman W E Guerin Jr Wright Mercantile Company in Union with 50000 and Joseph Wright M F Wright John M. Ross R Robinson Cheese Company in Tillamook with 10000 and John R. Harter R Robinson C W Talmage.
The state awarded wood furnishing contracts to several bidders with first growth fir pricing ranging from 3.20 to 3.50 per unit. Reform school bids were 3.50, penitentiary 3.20, asylum 3.26 to 3.40, asylum farm 3.50. Proposals for capitol building, blind school and mute school were rejected with prices from 3.30 to 3.95.
In Canea on November 23 groups of Baltic fleet sailors roamed drunk in the streets firing swords and assaulting passers by. At least five were killed and many wounded as brawls continued late into the night. Reports say as many as 40 soldiers deserted with discipline described as lax aboard ships.
The Record Herald reports a $36 million sale of the Chicago City railway to a syndicate led by Marshall Field P A Valentine and John J Mitchell of Chicago and J P Morgan Thomas Ryan and associates of New York City. Morgan's firm and another trust will underwrite. East and West moneyed interests will buy city railway stock at $200 a share.
Several carloads of young trees shipped by Milton nurseries to inland empire points for fall planting. The greater part billed to Council and Cambridge Idaho.
The Batesto captain informed Chinese authorities that he will disarm after communication with St. Petersburg. Observers believe Japanese cruisers may be watching the port, though a newly arrived steamer saw no Japanese warships.
Several cars of potatoes are shipped from here to outside markets this week. Growers receive $1.2 a sack for their crop with a ready market. The largest field is 40 acres on Weaton mountain.
In St Louis on November 17 the final portion of the federal loan to the World's Fair was paid, totaling 5850.51 of the 4.6 million loan. The payment marks the 11th installment in the series.
Astoria based Howell Shingle Company will open a new plant at Skamokawa in about ten days. The facility will employ about 40 men and produce 250000 shingles daily.
Governor Chamberlain has issued a requisition to the South Dakota governor for the extradition of George W. Ditty to answer a charge of stealing a horse at Echo in Umatilla county last May.
Paris reports a campaign to acquire the private papers of Christopher Columbus now owned by the Duke of Alice. Henry Vignand, secretary of the American embassy, traced the collection from Columbus’s death to the current possessor, highlighting its historical value.
Upcoming gatherings include the Oregon State Convention of County Clerks and Recorders in Portland November 25 26 the Oregon Good Roads Association in Salem December 13 15 the Inland Empire Sunday School Institute in Pendleton January 30 and the Oregon Y M A convention in Salem November 25 27 with multiple regional meetings planned.
Pendleton-D A Collins, agent for McLaughlin Bros., returned from Walla Walla where he sought a depot for their horses. A Wasco, Oregon company purchased a 2,160 pound 3-year old French draft stallion for $4,000.
Northwest market notes show Portland Walla Walla at 80 820 bluestem 86 valley 87¢c. Tacoma Bluestem Cc club Colfax Club 730 bluestem 750. The fragmented data tracks regional grain bids and comparing values across cities and varieties.
Port Arthur dispatch to Port Arthur describes a Japanese gas projectile used in trenches. The device emits a foul odor that causes soldiers to faint if not cleared from trenches. The gas is not stated to be fatal, according to the consul’s letter.
A series of nine gas explosions at the Pyle Electric Headlight plant in Chicago killed four people and injured many as surrounding buildings were damaged and windows shattered. The blasts, caused by ultra high pressure in retorts used to illuminate railroad coaches, produced extensive fire that battled the department for hours and caused about 75000 dollars in property loss.
Portland hosts a National Grange session with about 3000 in attendance. Officials predict the largest turnout as final degrees are conferred at the Empire theater. Sessions grow brisk with reports and committee work. Armory hall opened after 5 pm for public visits and informal receptions. G W F Gaunt opened with the annual address, joined by B C Patterson and state managers from New York Washington Missouri Delaware Colorado and Vermont.
Nov 21 St Petersburg reports Russia's formal note on convening the Hague conference indicates a reply next week. Russia will gauge other powers through diplomats abroad and may invite a second conference if war did not intervene. officials stress war complicates any decision.
Washington reports Frank J. Hecker resigned as a Panama canal commission member citing poor health from canal zone climate. President Roosevelt accepted the resignation and paid tribute to the retiring Michigan figure.
Washington Nov 21 Consul General Fowler cable says Port Arthur is extremely critical with outer forts fallen to Japan. He reports three Japanese torpedo boat destroyers off Chefoo harbor and the Russian crew of a torpedo boat being blown up, transferring arms and supplies to a Chinese cruiser.
Berlin dispatch says Turkey orders 100 artillery batteries from German French and English factories at ten million dollars. Krupp secures the largest contracts for the weapons.
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