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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1904
Page
3
Russian forces push on Mukden as Port Arthur battles intensify. Japan's fleets and four armies press the siege with heavy losses. Vesuvius erupts in dramatic displays. cholera fears rise at Port Arthur. a train wreck near Cumberland Virginia kills two and injures nine.
Knoxville Tennessee September 28 The death toll from the Southern railway wreck near New Market climbs to 62 and may exceed 70 as more fatalities emerge from serious injuries. Hospital reports say up to six deaths today with 150 workers clearing debris all day.
Confirmation from Buenos Ayres that peace terms were agreed after government forces surprised the rebel camp and negotiators learned of a rupture in talks. Rebels had not been informed of the break, leading to renewed discussions. Widespread rejoicing follows the settlement and a looming claim for damages by foreign residents.
Naples reports Vesuvius erupting with greater force than since 1872. Red hot stones reach 1600 feet, lava melts Funicular railway metal, guides hut damage, and vegetation within one mile is destroyed. 1844 violent explosions recorded between 5 AM and 6 PM, with tourists kept back by guards.
Rome reports the Vatican has dispatched a special courier to Paris with documents tied to Franco Vatican talks. High officials including President Loubet and Foreign Minister Delcasse are named as favorable to an understanding, though the arrangement is complex.
At Pleasant Ridge public school two outhouses collapse during recess trapping about 30 girls in a 12 foot deep cesspool. Nine primary grade girls suffocated while others were pulled to safety by Principal T L Zimmerman teachers and the townspeople.
Paris reports the French foreign office received a Pekin dispatch stating China gave complete apology and reparations for Chinese soldiers attacking Captain Lambe of the French legation guard. The Chinese general condemned ringleaders nearly to death and personal apologies were made. Officials deemed the incident closed.
Ordered to Portland Washington Major Thomas C Goodman paymaster relieved from Gulf duty to take effect on leave and report to the commander of the Columbia Department Captain T C Dulin assistant surgeon National Guard Washington authorized to pursue regular instruction at the army medical school
Berlin reports mobilization unrest as anti Semitic outbreaks erupt in multiple areas of Bessarabia fueled by Jewish traders selling drink to soldiers.
Chicago Sept. 26. Burlington system to substitute the telephone for the telegraph in dispatching and operating both passenger and freight trains. Announcement follows comprehensive tests conducted over several years on various parts of the system.
Two Southern Railway passenger trains collided on a daylight run near Hodges Tennessee. About 50 people were killed and 130 injured as engines and cars were demolished. Investigators fear the engineer may have been asleep as orders to meet at the station were ignored.
President Roosevelt said he would ask nations to join a second Hague congress to promote arbitration. The Interparliamentary Union delegates at St Louis urged governments to send reps to a conference on arbitration treaties and a Congress of Nations to discuss international questions.
The Russian Consul in San Francisco asks Governor Chamberlain for Oregon harbor laws and local regulations on vessel berth assignments. He inquired whether state or local rules exist and if exceptions favor merchant vessels flying the American flag in Oregon harbors.
Cincinnati reports that after the Pleasant Ridge School accident three victims remain in critical condition. Mayor and board members have raised nearly $1000 for victim families as Henry Swift, former janitor, reiterates warning about a floor cave-in from two years earlier.
A blaze gutted the University of Minnesota main building in Minneapolis today causing a loss of 126000 dollars. The structure was totally destroyed and the property was fully insured.
About 200 delegates attend the third annual irrigation convention in Ontario Oregon with Governor Chamberlain praising Malheur county fruit exhibit and urging rapid irrigation under the Carey act. Officials note 120 500 acres signed and 267 950 acres pending for homes for 30 000 people.
Fires west of Anaconda Montana have advanced toward Mountain View park endangering buildings. Railroad crews monitor the blaze and may form a bucket brigade if needed. Water is available at the site to direct to the flames. About a dozen prospectors cabins along Warm Springs canyon burned.
The eastbound Atlanta express on the Union Pacific derailed six miles east of Junction City Kans after rails spread. The Pullman section at about 40 mph left the track. Three cars departed the rails and the rear car overturned a 15 foot bank rolling three times. Thirty two people were aboard with six seriously hurt and others lightly injured.
London dispatch cites Morning Post claim that Japan is calling out reserves refers to men not yet summoned to depots and not yet served out their reserve period. The paper notes a Japanese soldier remains liable for service until he passes his 41st birthday.
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