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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1904
Page
3
Tokio reports a naval battle near Port Arthur late yesterday after a Russian sortie. Russian ships are outmatched and outnumbered by Admiral Togo's repaired Japanese fleet, with fall of the harbor stronghold anticipated as relief efforts wane.
European statesmen warn of a United States strategy to absorb Asian commerce. French ex-prime minister Melin argues America drives toward the Far East, potentially limiting Europe’s markets as Japan grows allied with the United States and Africa’s vast regions remain at stake.
A ten ton rolling blast furnace used for welding trolley tracks ran away in Newark New Jersey. It tumbled downhill toward a trolley car with increasing speed. The car crew and ten passengers including several women leaped to escape. The furnace struck an oncoming car but the passengers avoided serious injury.
Planning to remove buildings marks the start of Forest Park restoration after the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. George E. Keasler is named the first restoration committee member, serving as landscape architect for the fair. Two more members await appointment, with a probable three member co operating committee to be named by the mayor.
Fifty cars of heavy steel plates are being transhipped at Minnesota transfer. They come from the Carnegie company in Pittsburg and are consigned to its agent in Japan. Plates range from half an inch to an inch and a quarter thick, suitable for cruisers and torpedo boats.
The National Refining company plant at Findlay Ohio was destroyed by a fire started by a lightning strike. About 30,000 barrels were in the tank when the blaze broke out, with losses estimated at 200000 dollars.
America gains a glimmer of progress as Russia may revisit passport laws. Foreign Minister Larradorff referred US representations to the high commission on general passport reform. Count Lamedorff appoints an official to join the panel, with Mirsky showing sympathy for the U. S. position.
Nine people eight passengers and a driver rode in a heavy touring car when it sped off an embankment at Jerome Avenue and One Hundred Sixty First Street in the Bronx. The car struck the southbound New York Central tracks and was hit by a passing train. Two were killed and the others were injured and sent to Fordham Hospital.
Admiral Manney pushes rapid setup of wireless stations for navy and maritime use. A just released report shows 22 stations already established along the coast and outlines future sites from San Diego to Cape Bojeador and beyond to Honolulu and Guam.
James Tawney, chairman of the exposition committee of the United States Congress, will visit Portland next summer to attend the Lewine and Clark exposition. He aided the Oregon delegation when the exposition appropriation bill was discussed and helped secure its passage. Word of the planned trip came yesterday from Lees Myers of the state commission.
The French embassy in Saint Petersburg reports two Chinese men were arrested at Chefoo trying to exchange 2000 in French and German notes believed stolen from naval attaches Lieu ten ant de Cuverville and Captain von Gilgenheim at Port Arthur who vanished. A local paper hints Japanese involvement.
The Institute of Social Reforma in Madrid voted 13 to eight to prohibit Sunday bullfighting, a move described as the death blow to bullfighting in Spain.
Washington oct 6 Henry O Payne postmaster general and longtime Republican figure died at the Arlington hotel at 6 10 pm aged 60 from mitral valve disease and heart dilation after a week of worsening illness. President Roosevelt last visited him before his death as doctors increased heart stimulant doses amid prolonged unconsciousness following recent sinking spells.
Chile formally recognizes the United States sovereignty over the Panama canal zone and will accredit diplomats to Washington. The move shifts foreign representation on the isthmus from Panama to the United States, with exequatur issued to General Davie as Panama’s governor.
Washington October 6 George Bruce Cortelyou ex secretary of commerce and labor and current Republican National Committee chairman will become postmaster general. Roosevelt decided the move months ago after Payne signaled retirement for health reasons and delayed resigning during the department investigation.
Reports from flood affected areas indicate at least twenty people have died in the past week with many locales still unaccounted for. Ten Santa Fe passenger trains remain tied up while passengers are being diverted via the Rock Island and Southern Pacific routes through the Santa Fe Central, which resumed operations today.
Robert Romaine, linked to Independence and Vindicator explosions in Colorado, is moved to the Kansas penitentiary to serve a robbery sentence. Colorado officials drop pursuing his alleged role, doubting the confession as a bid to avoid punishment.
Tokyo reports the navy department rejects claims that Russian cruisers Russia, Gromoko and Bogatyr were repaired at Vladivostok for another raid on Japan. The department also says the Bogatyr is completely disabled.
For Wahkiacus Daly Centerville Goldendale and all Klickitat Valley points a concise update covers local events and notices across the region. The report notes community happenings in several towns including Wahkiacus and Goldendale with brief items tied to Daly Centerville and nearby Klickitat Valley communities.
The steamer departs The Dalles daily at 7 00 a m except Sundays.
Trains from Goldendale depart at 6 15 a m and connect with this steamer for Portland arriving at 6 p m. Meals are served on all steamers and there are ample accommodations for teams and wagons.
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