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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1904
Page
2
A mixed catalog of global events notes a cold Manchuria with fuel scarcity, land sales to a Mormon colony in Mexico, praise for Standard dictionary at St. Louis fair, and Japanese troops joining home forces. reports include Manila, naval trials, rail incidents, and financials from money orders.
Hull England Oct 25 I M Jackson and Co report the Hall fishing fleet sighted by the Russian Pacific Fleet in the North Sea. The steam trawler Crane sinks with the skipper and mate dead. wounded crew aboard missing ship. Trawlers Montmein and Mino reach Hall badly damaged with holes in Mino hull. fears of further losses among other vessels.
Washington reports the Indian bureau opposes accepting Alaskan pupils at any Indian schools arguing that Indian appropriations serve U S Indians only. Alaskan students at Chemawa and Carlisle are to be phased out and returned home unless Congress allows their retention.
Washington reports John Barrett minister to Panama cannot visit Portland or cast his vote next month. The president orders Barrett to Panama November 9 to prepare for Secretary Taft's reception a week later. Secretary Hay defends Barrett and says Taft's Panama mission reflects well on Barrett's work.
The governor of Arizona reports to the interior secretary that Arizona’s population is about 165 000 to 170 000 and voices strong support for statehood. The report condemns efforts to unite Arizona with New Mexico and says residents will continue opposition to defeat the plan.
Four separate derailment attempts were made on the Southern Pacific line a few miles north of Modesto California today. A north bound freight hit a pile about six miles north and a south bound passenger struck another pile a half mile farther. A third pile damaged the track and cowcatcher. the train was jarred. Two tramps were arrested on suspicion.
Bennett Burleigh cables from Shanghai that the political outlook is worse than before the Boxer outbreak of 1900. Secret societies show a dangerous return of anti foreign sentiment while large bodies of well equipped troops drill night and day in many districts.
Mexico City reports the government will dispatch delegates to the irrigation congress in El Paso next month. A $10,000,000 irrigation bond issue is expected to be presented, as the government continues plans to redeem arid lands and promote water projects.
Washington reports about 200 armed men in the Culebra area threatening Panama government. American canal authorities dispatched marines to determine their objective amid rumors of a inland skirmish with casualties, though confirmation is lacking.
Assistant Secretary Darling reported no word reached the Navy Department about a reported clash between U S marines and Panamanians on the isthmus. He noted any dispatches would likely come in by morning and that about 450 marines are on the isthmus to handle potential trouble.
In St Louis on Pine Street five officers and three train robbery suspects clashed in a front room after surveillance led to a raid. Vaughn was captured outside then the group entered the house. heavy gunfire wounded detectives Shea Dwyer badly and killed two others.
Washington reports Tokyo protested to Russia via the American embassy after admitting use of Russian troops in Chinese clothing. The move, handled by the state department, followed a shortage of warm gear for Manchuria's sudden cold weather.
A Kiel correspondent reports Russian naval units will coal at Madeira then the battleships and large cruisers head to the Far East via the Cape of Good Hope. Smaller vessels pass through the Suez Canal. The fleet will unite at the Sunda Islands and proceed to Vladivostok.
Seattle is paralyzed as Washington orders all army depots in the Western third of the United States closed except San Francisco. The Alaska and Philippine land business once handled by Seattle firms will be moved to San Francisco and deprive the city of its limited government trade.
To send medicine to Manchutte, nurses and a supply of icine bandages and Hettoaltooms were dispatched by the Red Cross society of Italy at the request of the mature society.
Washington announces restored lands in Oregon following presidential directive. Secretary Hitchcock orders 90 days of advertising before entry, reducing withdrawals on Rogue river La Grande Joseph river and Maury mountain zones. Remaining withdrawn lands are to be assessed further by the General Land Office for potential permanent reserves.
Panama hopes Hay Bunau Varilla treaty changes will be secured and a supplementary commercial pact granted concessions for Panama. The Panaman minister in Washington says enthusiasm grew after Roosevelt letter. Key issues include postal rules customs duties and jurisdiction in Panama and Colon terminal cities.
Tokyo reports from October 22 show Russian losses at the Shakhe battle with about 500 prisoners and 10 550 dead. Trophies include 35 guns 6 920 shells 5 574 rifles and 78 000 rounds. Enemy dead buried with military honors. Russian total casualties estimated at 60 000.
The American will say tomorrow that two submarines for delivery to the Russian government were shipped on the Hamburg American line steamer sailing from Hoboken at 5 PM for Hamburg. They will be reshipped to St. Petersburg where they will be assembled.
Three are known dead and a Gia injured in a head on collision between a northbound passenger train and a train about midnight three miles south of Fayette on the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad. The wreck is reported burning and crews have been sent from Vickburg.
The Oregon Labor Commissioner reports Chinese and Japanese laborers have monthly living costs of 7.40 and 9.50 dollars respectively. Food dominates Japanese spending with 85 percent, mostly American products, while Chinese food costs 81 percent with 25 percent American. Clothes costs 15 percent for Japanese and 19 percent for Chinese, all American.
Corvallis records show the Oregon Agricultural College cadet battalion expanding into a regiment due to higher attendance. The unit will have four infantry companies of 64 men each, a cavalry detachment of 24, an artillery detachment with two field pieces, a 30 plus strong signal corps, and a regimental band led by a lieutenant colonel.
The Athena crop largely sold early with wheat scarce as shipments diminish. Preston Parton Milling bought about 120,000 bushels at Adams Eastland and Athena and now fills warehouses to capacity. Elevator remains unused due to unfinished condition and missing machinery. Once power is secured, portions of bins will be filled for immediate use.
Eugene-W T Caroll finished work on the Blue River road after two months of labor with a force of men and teams. A large stretch along the McKenzie river is now a good mountain road, costing nearly $6,000 to the county and contributors.
Postmaster Randall reports a Washington inquiry about current space used by the post office and land office and the rent paid for quarters. The request signals Washington scrutiny of government building needs.
Monmouth Riddell Brothers took pure bred Angora goats to St Louis for premiums. They won a first sweep stake on the kid and a fourth on buck kid, marking a model herd after years of breeding pure stock.
A new one mile spur of the Corvallis and Eastern railroad is under construction above Detroit. It will extend toward the Breitenbush river through timber, serving Curtis Lumbering Company with logging camps and log supply for mills at Mill City.
Salem Governor Chamberlain reports a U S Great Britain treaty requiring local authorities to inform the deceased's consular officer when a subject dies abroad with no heirs. Acting Secretary Loomis notes British complaints that local officials fail to comply. In this state county judges handle probate and must give the notice.
Pendleton-Rugg Brothers plan to feed 9000 sheep through winter. 5000 head on their farm east of town for spring mutton and shearing before market. 4000 head on the Pilot Rock area for wool next season.
Oregon City firm completes oil burning machinery at its woolen mills and other paper mills switch from wood to crude oil, greatly reducing cordwood demand. About 56 000 cords used annually now face dealers needing new markets as six months see mills converting to oil.
Lyman, superintendent of the educational exhibit for the Lewis and Clark fair, will meet Clackamas county teachers at the courthouse in Oregon City to arrange a county exhibit. The goal is to present Clackamas educational work at the 1905 exposition. The county’s St. Louis fair display compares favorably with others.
Packing houses shut down except Walla Walla Produce, which packs a few winter apples for Fargo. Prices are low due to wormy fruit despite faithful spraying. growers received better prices than canal and overall earned good returns.
Growers in the area continue post harvest tasks while a crew extends the Hudson Bay irrigation ditch northwest of here. It is planned to be completed in time for use next season. Another crew is building a ditch trip to drain waste water from the ditches.
Rain in recent days allows farmers to start seeding and harrowing. Fall sown wheat acreage matches or exceeds this season.
Portland Walla Walla reports prices for bluestem and collar clab varieties. Valley lists 85 cents a bushel, while collar clab shows 70 cents and bluestem 750. En 80ka0 and 850c appear as coded entries in the market notes.
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