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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
2
News notes report President Wilson urging jury reform and calling a special congressional session for April 7 to act on the tariff. Other items include Taft resigning from Yale Corp, an automobile show in Portland, and various national and local developments.
President Wilson calls Congress to meet on April 7 with tariff revision bills as the sole agenda. Representative Underwood and House Ways and Means discuss delaying general topics until tariff work advances. Senate committees prepare for early action while tax and wool schedule debates continue.
Wheat prices for Clib Bluestein and red Russian plus 40 fold, barley and corn rates, millstuffs and hay values, numerous fruits including Spitzenberg Yellow Newtown Winesap and Arkansas Black with multiple grades, vegetables like artichokes asparagus cabbage celery and tomatoes, potatoes, onions, poultry, butter, pork, veal, cattle, hogs and sheep quoted with varied weights and unit prices.
Washington reports President Wilson will present a cabinet statement on China to be released later. Officials say secrecy surrounds the plan while the president and Secretary Bryan have held talks on recognizing the republican government and the six power loan. The administration aims to see a stable, popular Chinese government before recognition.
San Francisco electrical workers voted to accept the company compromise offering a 25 cent daily wage increase. The large majority of almost 3,000 employees in California Oregon Washington and parts of Nevada and Idaho are affected by the decision.
President Wilson will press an electric button in Washington on June 16 to formally open West Virginia's golden Jubilee. The button will burn a platinum wire releasing 1,000 carrier pigeons and 1,000 toy balloons with free amusement tickets across the nation. A signal will flash to the capitals of Pennsylvania Maryland Ohio and West Virginia.
Pittsburg faces a labor shortage with ten thousand workers needed immediately. Contractors say many are required for downtown street grading, to equip local steel firms, and to support railroad company work entering the city.
Corvallis Benton county unveiled a $70,000 Willamette River steel bridge with a noon ceremony. Oregon Agricultural College cadets and Oregon National Guard led a parade across the span joined by Linn county officials. County Judge Moses and Major J F Yates spoke as Oregon Electric officials showcased the new passenger station and plans to operate trains from the east end. Linn county residents contributed about $8000 toward completion.
A Marshfield development outlines 100 bungalow style homes on Kinney holdings sold on installment. Simpson Lumber co contracts with Wilsey to build multiple blocks, starting immediately with prices including lots from 800 dollars. J M Eddy prepares plans as an electric line between Marshfield and North Bend is planned to serve buyers.
Judge Kelly of Albany upheld McMinnville jurisdiction to build the Willamette bridge at Newberg. Yamhill County receives over $40,000 for its share, Marion County to pay the other half. Steel tubes for piers were ordered last fall and are ready for spring construction.
The state tax levy for 1914 may reach 4.75 mills but could drop to about 4.2 mills. The legislature appropriated $6,200,000 with 1.2 mills expected to raise about $1,122,000. Indirect taxes and licenses are estimated at $500,000 for 1914, and some appropriations may be delayed by referendum.
Old-time rivermen report the Columbia River rising about half an inch each hour since last week. The warm spell has extended into Eastern Oregon where snow-covered hills lie.
Seaside sees a revival as Olson brothers of Little Falls and the Lewis River prepare to log 16 million feet from a ridge timber tract two miles west of Seaside. Three donkey engines start, employing 60 to 60 men, with logs rafted to Warrenton and Leander Lebeck for delivery. Sawmills at Seaside may restart, else logs go to Astoria or Portland mills. Eleven families relocate to settle near the camp, aiding local business revival.
Pendleton reports the Eastern Oregon State Hospital will build a modern sanitary dairy with Holstein cows to be supplied by HH M Olsen and Dr Watts of Portland. Ten thousand dollars funds the dairy and superintendent McNary’s cottage work will begin within two weeks. Stanfield area dairy activity grows as farmers expand milking operations, with Stanfield shipping over fifty dollars daily in milk to Portland and county points.
Representative Hawley was told two townships in Southwestern Klamath county withdrawn after a regurvey will be restored to entry on April 6. He also asked War Department to allow Kenwill and Heighty telephone companies to lay a cable across Coos Bay from Glasgow wharf to Simpson Park. Secretary Bryan informed Senator Chamberlain that consuls in territories to be opened to the Pacific Coast by the Pan American Canal have been asked to provide data on marketing Oregon fruits and berries, per the Oregon Horticultural Society.
In the Crooked River Valley near Prineville George Stayton four miles west of town hit a strong artesian flow at 200 feet. Water rose 11 feet above ground from a five inch casing. Drilling outfits are already active and more rigs are expected in the coming days.
Florence reports the H J Bole constructed camp at Mapleton has restarted with 30 men. Most right of way cleared and grading to start immediately. Plans call for a second camp two miles above Mapleton as soon as enough men are available.
The Knights of Pythias lodge approves forming a company to build a castle hall. The local lodge has purchased a prime business lot in town and expects stock to be raised soon for the erection of the building.
Thousands mobbed suffragists in Hyde Park as General Mrs. Fiora Drummond tried to speak. Missiles, mud and cries battered the marchers while police and mounted guards escorted the women from the park after an hour of uproar and intimidation.
Hobart Tasmania reports the Antarctic ship Aurora bringing home 24 of 32 Mawson expedition members led by Dr Douglas Mawson. The party endured a hurricane delaying embarkation and loss of two members. Aurora rushed back to Hobart for provisions, while Dr Wilde claimed coast from Kaiser Wilhelm Land to 101st longitude and named Saint King George the Fifth Land.
Washington reports a flood of letters to Mint Director George E H Roberts asking for the per capita circulation of 44.72 dollars, a revived facetious claim. Roberts says the story is absurd and each applicant will receive a circular explanation.
A flood in Brewton Alabama leaves about 200 people homeless, with residents unsheltered by a cold wave. One life is known lost and many injured as the town remains dark and trains halted since Friday. Damage is estimated at 200000 dollars and receding is not expected before Wednesday.
TL. R. Alderman Oregon schools superintendent, visiting the East, is the guest of John D. Rockefeller Jr. in New York. Rockefeller invited him earlier to be his personal guest, having become interested after Alderman’s report on home credit systems.
Washington officials rebut claims that the nickel bears an improper initial mark by Protess and say such marks are common on U S coins and foreign coinage. The treasury notes the artist’s full name appearing on some coins abroad.
European capitals deem allied terms extravagant, while Greece denies Thrace claims. In the Near East, Bulgarian and Turkish forces clash near Tehatala and Kadikoul with heavy casualties. Montenegrin forces bombard Scutari as Turkish troops mass near Arnitan. The Red Crescent reports the Turkish government will persist in war.
Washington reports a constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote for president and vice president may be sent to Congress before year’s end. A suffrage committee is revived and expanded, with Senator Thomas of Colorado named chair, signaling active steps this session. National American Woman Suffrage Association plans talks with President Wilson to urge federal enfranchisement.
Clifford Beers, secretary of the National Commission on Mental Hygiene, told a City Club luncheon that there are more insane in asylums than college students and that mental illness costs the nation about 155 million dollars annually. The remarks opened a week of mental hygiene events.
The White House received a box of real Irish shamrock from John Redmond, Irish member of the British House of Commons, for President Wilson on St Patrick's Day. Secretary Tumulty accepted the sprig laden gift with a smile, noting his unique qualification to receive them.
Twelve patents at the public health Institute were inoculated by Dr. Frederick F. Fried mann with his tuberculosis vaccine. Nearly 80 had gathered for the test but vaccine was sufficient for only twelve. Preference was given to bone tuberculosis patients. The demonstration drew many local medical men.
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