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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1907
Page
6
A condensed survey notes Roumanian revolt suppression and quieting, France asserting control in Dadja, labor unrest in St Louis and Butte, Western Union raising rates, and political talk of a third term for Roosevelt. Also mentions Thaw case, Philippines election, and mediation delays in Central America with various deaths and trials.
Chile planned elevating its envoy to ambassador in Washington prompting regional backlash. Argentina Brazil and others opposed the move amid favors for Chile and its ally Brazil. U S officials decided against pursuing ambassadorial status for now.
Colonel R C Clowry, president of Western Union Telegraph, contends no broad rate hike occurred. He notes some special rates rose to standard schedules, explains prior discriminatory pricing by rivals led to bankruptcies, and cites rising telegraph costs and wages. Newspapers’ extra word rate remains unchanged.
Galusha A Grow longtime Pennsylvania congressman died at his Glenwood home on Saturday after a general breakdown attributed to old age. He was elected in 1851 as the youngest member from the Wilmot district and later returned to Congress as congressman at large before retiring four years ago. His public service spanned the longest period in the house, with antebellum prominence and in 1864 coming within one vote of a vice presidential nomination.
John D Rockefeller will donate Forest Hill, his East Cleveland summer home, to the city with a $2,000,000 endowment. Details are scarce but the transfer hinges on East Cleveland becoming part of Cleveland.
Telegraph operators in West Virginia threaten to strike if wages are reduced when the eight-hour law takes effect May 9. Operators representing all divisions adopted resolutions at a Wheeling meeting stating they will accept no wage cut despite the new legislation.
St Petersburg April 2 Premier Stolypin sent a circular to governors urging vigilance against the spread of revolutionary ideas and urging strict measures to prevent unrest across Russia.
Portland Inspector Richies gains possession of an 1862 government list of U S post offices. The document had been with Scottsburg postmaster John Hedden and shows Oregon had 50 offices in 1862 with counties such as Polk leading at 18 and Marion at 10.
A federal grand jury in Oregon will begin a long session within two weeks, hearing old and new land fraud cases investigated by the U S district attorney and the Special Agents led by Thomas B. Neuhangen and Edward W. Dixon. The menu of cases includes alleged fraud around Pendleton and may involve prominent men across multiple states.
A special meeting of the feeble minded institute board heard a long list of land tracts for the new buildings. Maps and descriptions were reviewed as Governor Chamberlain State Treasurer Steel and Acting Secretary Benson observed. A committee will examine each tract to select the best sites and secure favorable prices, reporting back soon.
Salem attorney Bog to obtain deeds for 14 Kelliber Turner school land certificates covering about 2800 acres in Southern Oregon. Clients, most of whom reside in Dayton Ohio, seek title before the state land board at a recent special meeting amid forgery allegations raised by ex State Land Agent Oswald West and investigated by Marion County grand jury in April 1905.
The Callese The Teachers' and Patrons' Educational Association formed March 8 and now has 125 patrons. City superintendent circular letters gauged sentiment on school and home cooperation. The group aims to boost school spirit, unite parents and teachers socially, and discuss reforms for The Dalles schools.
The Baker City Merchants Association forms a committee to organize a local shipping bureau aimed at securing terminal rate reductions. A state expert will oversee the bureau and gather local railroad complaints to present to the state railroad commission.
Citizens of McMinnville applaud a mass meeting Monday on organizing a paid-up stock company of 85000 dollars to build a condensed milk factory. The Coos Bay Condensing company led by manager A J Keating will take a large stake and operate the new plant with its existing facilities.
The report notes a rich placer discovery by Blair, Herbert and Underwood in the Seven Devile district near Pine Valley sixty miles east of Baker City. Promoters expect Pine Valley to become one of the West’s great placer camps, rivaling famous California and Auburn deposits.
Oregon City includes Professor E R Lake of Oregon Agricultural College Corvallis and W W Newell state horticulture board president as speakers at the Clackamas County Horticultural Society meeting in the city on Saturday April 13.
Ancient Arthur reports 100000 tons of surface copper ore at the Poorman group in Eastern Oregon, assaying $14 per ton. Outcroppings range from 2 to 5 percent copper, claimed as the greatest in Oregon. The company operates a double shift at the mine.
Heavy snows in Klamath County last week left mountain roads nearly impassable while streams carried large water volumes. Outdoor work halted, government activity ceased except inside the tunnel interior as snow rapidly melted with no material damage reported.
Willamette University in Salem announces postponement of a large rally tied to the new building and its unknown donor. The event, aimed at announcing plans and boosting the endowment, cannot occur as planned because anticipated arrangements will not be ready by the original date.
A Benton county committee of sheepmen urged Commissioner Steusloff to name Ned Smith of Corvallis as one of the three district inspectors of sheep. Steusloff has the application under advisement and will likely approve the appointment.
A dense list of farm product prices including Wheat Bluestem at 75c and No 1 white at 29.30, Barley feed at 22.50 per ton and 23-24.50 for brew and rolled, Corn whole 25 and cracked 26 per ton, various hays and Timothy prices, Butter creamery 35-37c, Butter Fat cream grades 36c, poultry and eggs prices, vegetables such as Turnips Carrots Beets Cauliflower and Lettuce with per unit costs, Oregon ranch eggs 23c per dozen, plus fruit and other prices.
James J. Hill argues that improving U S waterways will relieve freight congestion more effectively than railroads. He cites a 15‑foot Mississippi channel from St Louis to New Orleans as key, costing about 100 million dollars, enabling one tow boat to move 30 to 40 railroad tonnage routes to the seaboard.
Western trunk lines and associated associations filed tariffs with the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise eastbound grain and grain products rates, effective about April 1, due to state laws viewed as unfriendly to their interests. The commission urged postponement, and carriers were granted permission to post amendments delaying the increases to May 1.
Washington reports General Dionoso Gutierrez as the leading candidate to head a provisional Honduran government formed with aid from President Zelaya of Nicaragua. Bonilla’s whereabouts are uncertain though he is reportedly surrounded near the southern coast at Amapala amid new bombardment dispatches.
Secretary of State Root has received appeals from Jewish organizations seeking help for Jews in Roumania harmed by peasant rebellious excesses. He has doubts about making representations that would aid the distressed, given the uprising’s political challenge to the throne.
Sensational disclosures about a coastal lottery scheme were laid before Federal authorities. Judge Niles convened a special term of the Federal court for April 22 to indict the Isons involved, among the region’s most prominent citizens. Details are undisclosed but a regular prize drawing is alleged to occur aboard gulf vessels.
London April 1 King Edward approves Sydney Olivers appointment as governor of Jamaica in succession to Sir Alexander Swettenham who resigned citing advanced years. Oliver takes over the post amid ongoing colonial administration in Jamaica.
In San Francisco on March 30 Mayor Schmitz plots to buy resignations from board of supervisors to carve veto power and prevent franchise revocation for major corporations. The reform drive targets abolition of ornamental officials and savings of up to $100,000 annually as reforms unfold.
Chicago officials warn a walkout by 45 000 trainmen and conductors could paralyze 43 western traffic systems. Managers say no replacements are planned and freight traffic would halt, isolating Chicago for a day with milk and perishable goods at risk.
St Paul March 30 The State Supreme court unanimously upheld the Great Northern railroad in its right to issue 60 million dollars in stock as authorized by its board earlier. The attempt by Attorney General Young to block the issue and require state rail road and warehouse commission scrutiny was overruled. Judge Hallam’s injunction in Ramsey County District Court was reversed. Chief Justice Start delivered the opinion.
One hundred sailors from the battleship Connecticut seized the Ocean View near Norfolk and Port Willoughby while en route to Fortress Monroe. They destroyed galley provisions, broke windows, dumped fire on deck stoves, and turned on extinguishers before fleeing. their names are not known.
Several Italians living near the Pennsylvania line between Stewart and Wilmerding are said to be under suspicion after two fast train wrecks. A number of foreign railroad workers were discharged weeks ago and reportedly showed anger when notified of their dismissal, with threats alleged.
A disastrous fire swept into tobacco buildings in South Boston Virginia late this afternoon spreading rapidly and causing extensive damage. The blaze broke out 32 miles northeast of Danville and raised eyes to a seven figure loss with smoke seen across the area. No injuries are immediately reported as crews battle the massive blaze.
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