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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
6
Condensed review notes Roosevelt's "no straddle" stance and push for a fresh political party. Reports include mosquitos delaying Vancouver church services and labor leaders Gompers Mitchell Morrison convicted of contempt.
A broad catalog of agricultural prices displays wheat varieties Bluestem and valley around 89 to 93 cents, hay figures with Timothy and alfalfa values up to 11 dollars, hay and mills items priced per ton, assorted berries including strawberries and loganberries, fresh fruits with cherries and peaches, vegetables such as artichokes and lettuce with per dozen or per box pricing, dairy butter and eggs per pound or dozen, poultry and hog terms, wool and mohair quotes, and cattle and sheep class prices including steers, cows, calves, yearlings, ewes, and lambs with bid ranges.
Congress cannot pass grazing regulation this session due to deep divisions. Lever’s bill backs Agriculture on public lands, while Interior opposes parts of it, with hearings featuring Gifford Pinchot and Secretary Fisher. If postponed, new grazing districts may be proclaimed and permits issued for up to ten years to graze and fence livestock.
Alton B. Parker of New York was named temporary chairman by the arrangement committee despite Bryan’s protest. Parker led with eight votes. other contenders included Henry of Texas Ollie James Kern and O Gorman. Urey Woodson of Kentucky was chosen temporary sergeant at arms and a full committee meeting will decide the selections.
The inch of rain in Eugene Oregon damaged the late strawberry crop as berries ripen and rotting on vines if not picked soon. Early cherries may suffer slightly, but Royal Ann variety in Lane county is not yet affected. Hay harvest minimal. hops show better growth with no rain-related concerns.
A fierce ten year storm in Whatcom County struck Phillip Barnhardt as he returned from the barn to his home near Lynden. The farmer died from the bolt, leaving a large family including several married children.
Ashland Oregon reports unusual conditions with a sharp temperature drop. Gardeners fruit growers and ranchers hail the moisture as beneficial for vegetation though the hay crop ripened earlier shows some signs of discord.
William J. Bryan loses the Democratic National Convention vote for temporary chair with Alton B. Parker winning 759 to 610. Clark adherents back Parker while Bryan supporters debate the outcome as a test of the nominee fight. Clashes and crowd noise mark the opening of the convention as Texas signals support for Wilson.
Telegrams from Hamilton Mass report George von L. Meyer secretary of the navy ill with typhoid fever. He has been ill in Washington for several days and was advised to return home for rest after stomach trouble.
Official dispatches report General Auellano Blanquet’s force capturing Nazas on Sunday. Rebels suffer 26 killed and many wounded, with no federal casualties. Durango reports a San Pedro battle earlier that day leaving seven rebels dead, many wounded, and remaining forces retreating to the hills.
A grand jury indicted Stephen A. D. Puter on charges of swindling the law firm Fifield Fletcher Fifield for 2309 dollars on May 2. Detective Howard plans to return Puter from Portland to face trial in Minneapolis with bail set at 5000 dollars. He remains in the county jail.
Because of repeated convictions for selling impure milk and a license revocation by city health authorities, final citizenship papers were denied to Mike Tannler a Swiss dairyman. He must file a new application and wait five years if he still seeks to become an American citizen.
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