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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
2
Condensed weekly roundup reports Germany forbids mixed marriages with Samoa natives. Oregon Granges forecast defeat for Governor West road bills. Madame Nordica stricken with paralysis. Wilson calls for reforms in business, urging change in Chicago.
Portland markets show wide range prices for grains livestock fruits and vegetables. Wheat track Bluestem 90c club 87c red Russian 86c valley 87c. Hay No 1 Eastern Oregon timothy 17 18 dollars, No 1 valley 14 15, alfalfa 13, clover 11, corn whole 34 cracked 35 per ton. Eggs 28 29 cents a dozen. Cattle good to choice cows 4.25 4.50, steer 5.50 6.00, hogs 5.75 6.75 per pound. lambs 4.50 5.00. Apples Rome Beauty 2.50 2.75 per box. Wool eastern Oregon 16 17 cents per pound.
Dispatches from Mexico City report rebels overrunning Laguna district in Coahuila and appearing in Durango Zacatecas and Guanajuato. Zapatista activity continues in the south while Salgado followers show vigor in Guerrero. Consuls in Durango seek greater military protection as raids and looting erupt under Viva Zapata.
Governor Foss blames high living costs for the Lawrence strike involving about 30 000 workers and urges immediate removal of duties on foodstuffs and essentials. He says the nationwide relief requires prompt congressional action to reduce tariffs and prevent further hardship.
In Blaine Lake a march of 100 Galician French and Doukhobor farmers over grain cars sparked a brutal brawl. Stones clubs and bottles flew as a Doukhobor reportedly died from a broken skull after the melee over access to two hundred grain cars needed to move surplus grain.
Los Angeles reports J Robert Atkinson of Helena Montana who shot out both eyes three weeks ago and attempted suicide. He has recovered enough at the county hospital to leave this week and does not recall the blinding. his mother plans to bring him home and he hopes to see again with a specialist.
Frank Coffyn piloted a hydro aircraft making his third New York harbor flight in ten days. He dipped under both the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges and flew at 700 to 800 feet above the river. George Beatty followed from Nassau Boulevard Long Island and landed in Central Park after touring church spires and skyscrapers.
The Manchu dynasty ends with Pu Yi abdicating after three centuries. The Republic of China issues eight pledges to the emperor, including retaining his title, annual 4,000,000 taels pension, a temporary residence in the Forbidden City, and protection of the imperial family’s property and guards.
The Maine floated free from mud as water was pumped into the dam surrounding the wreck. With the harbor level 14 feet above the dam's water, officials plan to raise the ship to harbor level and then break the dam to float her out, awaiting Washington orders within about two weeks.
The Butte Mill and Smeltermen's Union files suit in Montana courts to halt the Western Federation of Miners from revoking the Smeltermen's charter. Seven hundred men are named as plaintiffs, suing the federation, its president Charles H. Moyer, and the Butte Miner's union.
In New York the price of silver touched 604 on Saturday, the highest since November 1907, with quotations up slightly from last week. Authorities cite a powerful Indian syndicate driving the rise, amid the government’s limited coinage supply and large pooling efforts to reach the mint as demand grows.
In heavy fog outside Nagasaki forty six sailors and passengers died when the Royha Maru and the Mori Maru collided. The Royha Maru built in 1878 at Hiogo owned by Yoshida Keitaro. The Mori Maru of 1102 tons net built in 1880 at West Hartlepool England owned by Yoshida Seike.
A.J. Welty of Bellingham, a former banker, was put to work in the prison jute mill on Wednesday. He will learn machine use in coming days and may be assigned to a mill task afterward. All inmates are being employed in the mill at present.
Turkish forces launched two heavy assaults to break the Italian line at Derna and Tripoli but were repelled after intense close combat. Turkish casualties totaled 60 dead, while Italian losses were three killed and 22 wounded.
The Grand Avenue Methodist Episcopal church in Kansas City dedicated a 12 story office building wing named Grand Avenue Temple. A 57 stop pipe organ with 22 couplers was installed in the main auditorium as part of the new skyscraper worship space.
In an interview with the Nanking Daily Mail correspondent, Sun Yat Sen urged a rapid settlement of Chinese affairs and stated that Manchu retention of the imperial title or power must not create a nobility. He warned delays frustrate peace or war aims.
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