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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1903
Page
2
The day’s notes include the czar approving the Russo Japanese convention, the first winter cold in northern states, shifts in Balkan reform plans, leadership changes like Rear Admiral Bowles resigning to lead a shipbuilding firm, and various political and crime items across the United States.
Bandits blasted open the private Scroggin and Wortman bank using nitro glycerine and borrowed tools. They took $5,000 in gold and silver, escaping amid gunfire from Mayor J Z Eakin. Sheriff Sitton suspects the Newberg gang.
The interior department issued orders to forest reserve officers requiring owners to submit grazing stock to inspectors for inspection and dipping or treatment as needed. Refusal to allow inspection or dipping will bar the stock from grazing privileges or entry into the reserve until compliance, with immediate removal if already inside.
Washington reports the British foreign office and Congo Free State administration clash over governance. Belgium’s king, as suzerain, supplied a detailed reply to charges of maladministration cruelty to natives and mistreatment of missionaries, with the U S state department monitoring developments.
General Gillespie recommends Congress appropriate 1 750 500 to fund river and harbor improvements in the Columbia lower river system and Willamette projects. The bulk targets the mouth of the Columbia and a 25 foot channel from Tillamook to the sea and begins work on a canal around obstructions between The Dalles and Celilo. Additional sums cover revamping Willamette Portland to Oregon City and various Puget Sound and coastal works.
Dispatches from St Petersburg report rising anti Anglo US sentiment in Russia over perceived Western sympathy for Japan. Novoe Vremya urges Canada to sever ties with Britain and Russia to crush Japan without delay, claiming Britain and the US will not intervene.
Paris reports Ambassador Porter has begun talks with France to add a bribery clause to the United States France extradition treaty. Formalities will take weeks and French officials show willingness, though they may resist applying the clause to offenses committed before it takes effect.
Washington reports Captain Leutz telegraphs the Maine has reached Newport News after a voyage from Culebra Island to Currit Light. The ship maintained an average speed of 15.9 knots on the journey.
Baltimore officials report after a conference with railroad representatives and undertakers the national association of undertakers and state health boards set new shipping rules. After July 1, 1904 shipments of bodies dying from smallpox or bubonic plague will be prohibited. Bodies of those dying from Asiatic cholera yellow fever typhoid fever diphtheria scarlet fever erysipelas anthrax or leprosy will be shipped only under thorough disinfection.
Today's cabinet meeting was brief with Secretaries Hay Cortelyou Payne and Attorney General Knox present. Postmaster General Pa announced that Mr Bi's post office investigation report would be placed in the president's hands today, with no decision on public release.
The Halifax Chronicle advocates Canada buying Greenland amid fears the United States could threaten Canadian interests in the east. It urges prompt action or a strong imperial assertion similar to a Monroe doctrine, warning Washington’s long term aims could sour relations and lower Canadian value. The piece frames the move as essential to counter American expansion.
Three freight cars broke away on the Harlem river branch of the New York New Haven Hartford line. A dynamite laden car exploded, injuring no one seriously and shaking Baychester with glass shattered across nearby homes. Police and bystanders scrambled as two boathouses on Long Island Sound were damaged.
An American reporter in Berlin says Russian forces may stay in Manchuria. Russia reportedly has 200000 troops there with Dalny barracks for two more regiments. Russia strengthens Yalu river front while Japan expands control in Korea and builds Japanese administered villages. The informant sees no imminent war, Russia content to remain in Manchuria.
Panama reports that the Colombian senate has declared open war against President Marroquin and will not adjourn. The house backs the president who seeks an adjournment as elections approach. Senators favor continuing the session to block General Reyes from political gains amid heated speeches.
Troops in camp held a grand review at Fort Riley Kansas with two miles of troops marching past the march post while bands played colors waved and spectators cheered. In the afternoon the engineer battalion demonstrated entrenchment construction for the crowd.
Washington reports the 1908 immigrant total at 921,315 with Italy leading arrivals at 230,622 and Austria-Hungary next at 206,011. Sargent warns that alien colonies in cities threaten national security while urging laws to break up such communities.
In Butte Montana Oct 26 reports indicate Amalgamated Copper Co plans a long shutdown as pumps halt at major mines. Officials offer no definite duration, suggesting six to eight months or longer. Citizens seek to speed the supreme court hearing on the Boston and Montana receivership appeal to spur resumption amid broad local outrage.
Senor Pasadox the Colombian consul in Paris says reports Colombia will abrogate the French Panama canal concession are doubtful. He warns France would pressure recognition of the companys rights and notes the Monroe doctrine could be involved, though Europe shows no sign of infringing it.
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