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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
2
Reports from around the globe describe Austria pressing Servien exit, Portland terminal talks, and Izalco volcano activity. In the U S events include a Joliet steel plant explosion killing four, Iowa bank bill changes, and strikes looming over Pennsylvania iron wages.
Governor Samuel G Cosgrove, who died near Paso Robles, will lie in state in the Washington Capitol and be buried with military honors in Olympia. Lieutenant Governor Hay will take the oath as governor and memorial services will be held statewide at interment time.
New York report outlines a pilot of women only cars on the Hudson tunnel line starting next Wednesday. The service will run during morning rush hours from Hoboken 7 to 9 and evening from Manhattan 4 30 to 7, with porters guiding women to last cars. William G. McAdoo, president of Hudson and Manhattan, says success could make it permanent.
St. Petersburg reports anger and shame at the Balkan crisis solution. The public blames Foreign Minister Iswol for yielding the Slavin estate, while government circles acknowledge Russia’s hard necessities and its humble role in the crisis.
Dr. Moses Klegg of the Manila bureau of science reports cultivating the leprosy bacillus using lepers and victims, with a vaccine prepared for a series of experiments aimed at a special treatment. Great expectations accompany the discovery.
Miners at the Babacanora property in Nacozari Mexico reveal evidence of a historic mine disaster. Reportedly 60 men perished when a vast cavern collapsed. Details remain unclear as excavations uncover more of the ancient incident.
The state to print and distribute the 1909 laws about 70 days after adjournment, including special session laws. If on schedule, this will be the quickest completion yet, with the water code and military code under way and new material worth thousands of dollars added.
A plan in fond Tengo Valley gathers 20 000 acres at noon and by 4 pm $32 in stock is subscribed. Landholders show willingness to invest as stock subscriptions grow. Incorporation may occur, officers elected, head engineers chosen, and rights of way secured for a dam site. Next week sufficient stock to proceed is expected. The Meadow Brook dam 18 miles away will start next fall and water price is $2 per acre with a $1 yearly maintenance fee for stockholders and non stockholders.
Pendleton Word reports Mrs. Isabella Taylor rents her wheat farm near Athena for 10 dollars per acre for a six year summer fallow term. The area is a top Northwest wheat region with strong investment faith amid rising prices and a notable peak sale of wheat at a dollar a bushel. Weston cattle dealer J F Thompson notes cattle prices at record highs with 4 and 5 cent bids for cows and steers and active packing house expansion in Portland.
In State of Oregon v Wright and Ogan the Supreme Court holds chapter 206 of 1906 void as arbitrary class legislation. The statute required licenses for hawkers and vendors of stores ranges wagons carts and similar vehicles. Wright and Ogan were arrested and convicted in the lower court.
The Salem board of trade plans to obtain two six inch guns from the dismantled battleship Oak for installation on the capitol lawn. The guns about 30 feet long would be mounted and may be shipped from Whedeveltbbet at the state’s cost of transportation.
Josephine County irrigation efforts push forward for Grants Pass and nearby areas. Three crews plus several teams with Dodonaea scrapers accelerate canal humination and aim to bring water to a large arid area within the year.
Weston people read that Weston brick yard work starts in April under manager P. T. Harber. A crew of 30 men will be employed to clean up and prepare for spring burn.
Governor Benson in Salem reappointed the board overseeing higher curricula. The move renews leadership for the state’s education standards and program oversight.
Jackson County court orders appropriation of 50000 dollars to supplement the 100000 dollars previously authorized by the legislature for Crater Lake road construction. The action aims to advance the highway project within the county.
The article notes fool aaghanle tor ton tiachots of rai asparagus markets in Portland Seattle and Eugene over three years. He has 25 acres near Eugene and has started building a cannery to process the crop. He also oversees a 60 acre patch being developed by F E Dunn and A C Woodcock who recently bought land for that purpose. Mr Dorris has raised asparagus for years and achieved success.
In a reply to Tilman Ford estate’s action the Ohare Electric railway says forcing it to stop cars at every farmhouse would ruin the business. The railroad alleges it agreed to stop at many farms to secure a right of way but claims it has ignored those contracts and should not be required to stop everywhere.
R T McHal says Grant county business conditions are better than ever as wintering looks favorable and ranges promise early grass and plentiful feed for cattle.
A meeting of Roseburg real estate firm representatives at the Commercial Club rooms organized a new Roseburg Realty Board to oversee local market activities and coordination.
The Portland market page lists wheat varieties such as Bluestem and Red Russian with prices from $1.06 to $1.25, oats and hay figures for Eastern Oregon, butter fat below regular butter, eggs and poultry quotes, pork values around 93 to 10 cents, fruits and vegetables including apples, potatoes, beans, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, onions, and peppers with varied per unit or per box prices, plus historical contract notes for 1909 and 1908 crops and cattle price ranges from fair to good to common Joyce.
Paris reports official circles say the Balkan situation has reached its acute stage due to Austria-Hungary. A Hungarian foreign minister threatens a frontier ultimatum to Belgrade, with possible military action if Servia resists full surrender. Russia agrees to Austria-Hungary’s Bosnia Herzegovina annexation to ease objections to the Servian note.
Ex president Carlos Casto of Venezuela arrives in Paris with a small retinue and sparse luxury, showing reduced means after his first Paris visit. He dines with a few intimates, then retires to a plain hotel room. A Costa of 100,000 he had was reported by a member of the penschelette. Castro grows irritable after learning the French Trans Atlantic line will not land him at Lausanne.
J C Stu met with Commissioner Prouty to review the decision on Spokane rate case. The discussion suggested the order reflects the commission's stance and railroads plan to challenge it in court to resolve the principle of rate setting.
In New York on March 26, Donovan sues E. H. Harriman for 800000 claiming 25 percent of any proceeds above 1100000 from the 1901 sale of the St. Joseph Light, Heat & Power Co. He alleges Harriman sold his interest for 4.4 million less 100000 in brokers’ commissions, while Harriman denies any contract with Donovan.
Lieutenant Shackleton earns admiration as Louis Charles I, physician to the Discovery expedition, hails the 126 day polar journey as one of the most magnificent feats. The Arctic party reduced daily rations from 36 to 20 ounces, demonstrating remarkable endurance.
At 6 o clock this morning a freight wreck between Granger and Green River Wyoming killed Engineer Layng and Fireman Pearson. Five cars piled up indiscriminately in the wreck, with Gene Line fre Ne in charge of the train, run by Conductor and Engineer Layng on the double tracked section.
Samuel G. Cosgrove governor of Washington state died suddenly in Paso Robles California heart failure was the immediate cause. The body will be sent north for burial with a funeral party traveling via San Francisco and Portland bound for Olympia. Burial plans include services at the capitol and return to the family home.
The Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition attracts thousands from the East South and Midwest to the Pacific coast seeking opportunity beyond a fair visit. Visitors plan to explore Oregon Idaho Colorado Utah and British Columbia while touring Northwest resorts and regional prospects. The exhibit opening June 1 promises a comprehensive display of Western spirit and enterprise framed by lakes mountains and woodland scenery.
Four men jailed in Chicago and at one other location from the border to Suicage are alleged members of a smuggling gang moving Chinese across wide separations. The group is accused of conspiring to import aliens into the area.
Chinese national attracts attention in Abilene Texas as voices heard in a boxcar lead to custody. Suspect held on related charges amid investigation.
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