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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1903
Page
6
A broad summary of 1908 world affairs and disasters appears, noting ex mayor Ames of Minneapolis denied a new trial, strikes in Seattle, U S and foreign tensions, uprisings, floods, accidents, and political shifts including Russo Japanese talks and Lipton’s patronage drive.
The National Zeitung cites a report to Finance Minister Hage noting islanders prefer continued Danish rule. It says whites expect economic and civilizing gains, while negroes remain largely indifferent. Suggestions include reducing military presence, modernizing gendarmerie, improving schools and hospitals, boosting tobacco and corn, and improving inter-island and Denmark links. It also highlights a new steamship and land company to aid exports.
From Willemstad Curacao Sept 2. Venezuelan authorities hunt foreigners filing claims under a new protocol. In Coroa a tribunal refused five Italian depositions and jailed three. two tried to escape and were shot, one killed. Government denies, pledging prevention of repeats. letters from legations to file claims reportedly seized en route to Caracas.
The principal sources for rifles and ammunition for the Mad Mullah’s forces in Somaliland have been traced to a London firm. Since operations began, about 8,000,000 rounds of Lee Metford ammunition and large numbers of Lee Metford and Gras rifles have been shipped to Jibutil and Haresar via Harear and Japatil in Abyssinia.
Cadiz Spain Sept 2 The Austrian gunboat Sherla foundered at sea eleven crewmen were saved by a French trans Atlantic steamer Naval records show no Austrian vessel named Sherla likely a telegraphic truncation for the Kerka A wooden Austrian gunboat 147 feet long 3540 tons displacement carried two 5.9 inch guns and one 2.7 inch gun and a crew of 104 men
Reports from Sofia say war between Bulgaria and Turkey seems likely amid official and revolutionary talk. Turkish troops reportedly commit atrocities in Uskub region while Bulgarian residents face harsh treatment. Prince Ferdinand remains unseen in Sofia with no official movement info.
London September 2 Secretary of War Elihu Root ex Secretary of State John W Foster Manns Taylor and Judge John M Dickinson arrived in Liverpool for the Alaskan Boundary Commission meetings to begin September 3. The dispute centers on Canada's claim to an outlet to the sea under a 1825 Russo British treaty with arguments over the Lynn canal and inland coastal line versus the American view that the line runs 30 miles inland separating Canada from the ocean.
A Miner special from Havre reports Black Inspector George W. Hall captured Frank Baker, a Curry gang member, who allegedly planned to hold up the west-bound flyer near Malta this morning. Pinkerton detectives deterred the other two gang members, and the company now believes the attempt would have occurred near Wagner, site of a two year old famous hold up.
WashingtonSept 2 The federal grand jury examining postal cases heard one witness today Action on the evidence presented to the grand jury is expected any moment regarding the acts of an ex postal official during his term and his legal practice afterward
Dnevnnik reports sections of Adrianople in flames with fires burning across three other districts. Turkish forces reportedly lose control as attacks and massacres spread along the Black Sea coast. Insurgents blow up rail lines and a lighthouse while Albanians despatch to the mountains. Central authorities issue mobilization orders and diplomas without exams.
A Bogota newspaper cites the Aug 8 report of Colombia’s senate committee on the Panama canal treaty. It favors U S transfer rights with conditions including limited territorial zoning and nonexclusive U S control of the canal waters under a fixed completion deadline. Prominent politicians urge Congress to authorize negotiations for a new canal treaty with broad party involvement.
London dispatch reports a cable offer to Sir Thomas Lipton to cover expenses if he agrees to a five race series between Reliance and Shamrock III with crews swapped. The Globe editorial praises Lipton for relinquishing the America’s Cup challenge while noting English rivals’ weaker performance against American yacht builders.
Captain Charles J. Barclay submits annual estimates proposing a four million dollar appropriation to build the largest masonry drydock at the Puget Sound Navy Yard. The dock would house two ships at once, in two sections usable separately or together, and be authorized at the next session to start construction.
Berlin reports the German south pole expedition aboard Gauss Agiuét IT has reached St Helena. Professor Singer of Prague claims the voyage ended in failure and offers no new information about Antarctic regions.
Alarming conditions unfold as revolutionaries topple Turkish posts along the frontier. Ottoman forces, under Seresh district command, reportedly order killings amid insurgent activity near Passaquai. Macedonian plans and a train bombing near Kuleli Bugas heighten regional tension with refugees fleeing toward Constantinople.
United States officials corrected an earlier claim that a Beirut Syria figure was assassinated. Minister Leishman in Constantinople said Magelssen was shot at but not injured, due to cipher transmission error. President to keep Admiral Cotton’s fleet in Turkish waters as tensions ease for a peaceful resolution.
Honolulu bar association drafts memorial to congress urging raise of Hawaii territory supreme justices from three to five to ease backlog. A push to add circuit judges to relieve congested calendars follows. Territorial legal changes have raised many new points in litigation.
Berlin reports a semi official Batemont publication stating if Turkey seeks German advice on the Beirut assassination attempt the empire would urge giving the United States government satisfaction.
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