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Newspaper
Ione Proclaimer
Location
Ione, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
7
The article reviews irrigation in Oregon valleys including Eagle Pine Burnt River and Baker County. It notes private ditch companies yield good results but high costs, while a major canal above Baker City runs about 28 miles with extensive rock work and limited flume use, signaling a substantial public style project.
Portland Advices report samples for the Portland Cement company plant at Oswego show raw material briquettes reaching 630 pounds tensile strength at seven days and 508 pounds at 28 days. The cement tests include a steam boiling evaluation and the firm plans reconstruction of its Oswego plant with capital from Portland Salt Lake Ogden and Loales, aiming for completion in about fifteen months.
Gresham and Multnomah County fair push for growth with about $2,000 treasury stock sold since the previous fair, creating funds for improvements. A $500 state grant for exhibits will grow from gate receipts and concession sales. Main building to house agriculture, horticulture, art and business displays. New agp Sebo to be used as auditorium and dance hall. new stock pens, fence, and concessions booths planned. Phone fire alarm system in McMinnville to divide city into sight fire wards with electric company lines transmitting alarms replacing old boxes.
Fragmentary notice notes Firet National bank plan to put new paper money into circulation. It mentions the bank’s habit of handling payer money and references Fearon and president Jek, with unclear figures and a cryptic tally of 6600 bears and pote.
Arguments were heard before Judge Burnett in circuit court in the case of the State v. the Wells Purge Company over income tax resistance. The exam of the resisting party will be taken under advisement.
Marshfield Mayor Straw and local business leaders aim to bring a government dredge to Coos Bay to fill low spots in the city. The prior dredge, Oregon, operated there but was removed, leaving additional districts awaiting filling.
The Eugene high school hosted a newly organized Young Men's Christian Association with officers Francis Yoran president Harold Young vice president Ernest Scott secretary Charles Hard treasurer and Ernest Armstrong editor. Odd Fellows begin $65,000 project for a two story brick building on Spring Street expected to occupy four quarters around January 1.
An itemized list from Portland markets shows Bluestem and other grains with varied prices, plus barley, oats, corn, hay, alfalfa and clover values. Fruit and vegetables include apples, pears, peaches, cantaloupes, plums, watermelons and cranberries with per box or per crate pricing.
Washington reports shed light on China Japan negotiations over the Antung Mukden rail reconstruction. The treaty, signed in July, grants China exclusive rights on the line and is viewed as conflicting with open door policy and Portsmouth terms. Crane, new China minister, recalled from San Francisco amid diplomatic tensions.
President Taft completed an all day 34 mile stage ride from El Portal to Wawona California arriving at 6 p.m. after a late departure from Grouse Creek forest. The journey offered views of Yosemite valley Inspiration Point Artist Point and Merced River tumbles with a climb toward 7000 feet as the party traversed mountain roads.
A dog named Mongrel Our aided during a Ballard scene when Edith Stewart was attacked by a large animal. Ted intervened to protect the child and deterred the threat, displaying courage and quick action in a dangerous moment.
National Capital dispatch reports at the Association of Military Surgeons meeting, Col Waley Harvard urges the medical corps to run its own transport in war. He cites Spanish-American War Cuba supplies mismanagement and delays in troop shipments as reasons for medical control. Sir Alfred Keogh concurs on efficiency and force readiness.
Washington reports that the twelfth International Congress on Alcoholism concluded alcohol in any form seldom helps disease treatment. Dr Reid of the Public Health Service notes evidence showing that even moderate use can harm resistance to infection and worsen health outcomes, as presented at the London meeting.
Washington reports the Payne Aldrich tariff act imposes a 2 cent tonnage duty on all vessels from most foreign ports with a 50 cent annual cap and a 6 cent per ton rate up to 50 cents per ton for others. The tax targets ships entering North Central and South American shores and Caribbean coasts. The measure aims to raise substantial revenue.
The Panama Canal commission asks Congress for 48 068 524 dollars for fiscal year starting July 1 1910. Of this 15 504 036 covers killed and unskilled labor while 20 018 983 goes to materials and supplies for construction. Colonel Goethals notes work is advancing and total cost is estimated at 37. The inquiry also mentions past appropriations and reasons for the requested increase.
Washington column notes push for a national central bank as a cure for post panic liquidity. Taft signals support in a Boston speech while Congress eyes currency reform next year. Also cited are cotton crop declines and unsettled recalls of Minister Crane amid Knox's expected action on central banking legislation.
Indian Commissioner Valettini asserted authority over native leadership amid concerns of interference with tribal affairs. The statement referenced efforts to manage liquor distribution and governance within the Tama region during a period of heightened tensions.
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