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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1907
Page
6
A roundup of political and legal developments world wide includes peace talks in Central America and labor strikes in mining and industry. Notable items mention graft cases in San Francisco, a Thaw jury outcome, corruption probes in Topeka and Denver, and diplomacy shifts with Austria Germany and Britain.
A major quake lasting about four and a half minutes jolted Mexico City late Sunday night. Clocks stopped at 11:34 p m and motion ceased at 11:28 p m. Telegraphs failed briefly and lights went out as streets cracked and walls collapsed. No deaths reported locally, though a wall on Santiago street collapsed killing several and wounding five others. Reports from the American colony were limited but indicated less damage there.
Lieutenant E Warner McCabe of the Sixth Cavalry plans a 3000 mile transcontinental ride on an Arab stallion. He asks Quartermaster Sergeant Samuel Peterson to serve as orderly. The route runs from Silverton Oregon via the Oregon Short Line and Union Pacific through several forts to New York City. General Bell expects the journey to take about 308 days with daily records kept on horse and rider condition and supplies.
In a London Times letter Professor DeMartens argues the second Russian parliament is unfit to govern Russia. He says it fails to condemn assassination and murder and cannot advance constitutional reforms. He predicts dissolution is inevitable and only a matter of time.
Rio de Janeiro April 16 Brazil has received official information from the Netherlands that Brazil will denounce the agreements with France Spain Italy Portugal and Switzerland allowing consular representatives to intervene in the collection and settlement of inheritances.
Severe frost last night in the flit district of Kaneas and Western Missouri caused heavy damage to fruit crops. Missouri Valley Horticultural Association reports widespread losses and cautions that totals may rise as damage is assessed. Tonight will be cloudy and warmer with no additional frost expected.
Austin reports 27 tax measures await action after Governor Campbell reconvened the legislature. The governor demands specific action on these measures including a tax upon every known interest in the state and a demand from the state revenue agent for a reassessment of property values.
Continuous heavy rains overflow rivers flooding Macedonia and Asia Minor. Plains of Bruca Adatiazar Kutushia Adin and many villages submerged with heavy loss of life cattle and property.
Farmers in Wasco County’s interior report uncertain cropland prospects for the year due to late season timing and prior flooding. Moisture is above average, but acreage sown to fall grain fell to about 96 percent of normal as plowing resumes and ground conditions improve.
Salem announces a forthcoming horse fair driven by rising demand. Stayton and Woodburn shows thrilled crowds, prompting Secretary Frank Welch of the state board of agriculture to organize a committee. The plan seeks funds to offer prizes and boost statewide participation.
Rain has delayed spring seeding as farmers face late work due to persistent wet weather and cold spells. Much seeding is pushed toward mid April with reseeding needed where fall sowing failed to germinate, especially in the northwestern part of the county where late sowing occurred.
At the state horticultural board meeting, four year appointments were announced for two incumbents and two candidates. Judd Geer of Cove will succeed himself in the Fifth district and C A Parke of Salem will succeed himself in the Second district. Two candidates for the Third district remain: A H Sechler and R H Webber of The Dalles, with Webber possibly receiving reappointment.
Willamette University Salem announces a new building on State Street to house either a college of music or the law college. The law department presently rents downtown quarters and is not on campus. The property is the former Gray residence now on State Street.
Newport records a bustling summer season as hotels boarding houses and cottages fill with visitors. Open air band concerts masquerades dancing parties bowling contests roller lawn tennis and whist provide amusements while fishing hunting and the beach attract guests and claim stones from the shore.
Albany sources report a formal error in petition forms circulating among State Grange members. Hundreds signed petitions are declared worthless, ending several days of activity seeking a referendum vote on the appropriation bill for the university.
The Central Railway company says it will be ready to lift the strawberry crop in June, with a heavy fruit season in sight and expectations that brighter yields will reach the market sooner than doubters predicted.
Pendleton O A Barrett president of the Inland Wheatgrowers association says the group bought 250000 sacks from Koshland Bros San Francisco and 75000 from a Portland firm. The sacks cost not more than 9 1 2 cents delivered in carload lots to stations in the county. About 2 1 2 million sacks are used annually and the association has already purchased over 1 million for this year as it pushes to reduce local market profits for farmers.
Governor James E L Smith appoints E L Smith of Hood River as Oregon’s official representative for the Jamestown exposition. He will attend inaugural ceremonies or send the governor’s formal announcement, guide Oregon exhibitors, and ensure residents are properly treated at the fair.
A Corvallis sawmill reports a log drive on Marys River delivering 1 250 000 feet of lumber from Summit. The fleet reached the river mouth after about five weeks on the journey. The current portion of the river is blue for a mile upstream and the night scene is noted as pretty.
A stock company named Fruit Farm has been capitalized at $20 in Eugene for developing area fruits and owning lands buildings and canneries. Members include W. G. Allen of Allen & Packing Co P. E cashier of Eugene Fliat National Bank and F. L. Chambers of Chambers-Bristow Banking Co.
Salem Secretary Welch of the State Agricultural board pledges a new beautification of the fair grounds with unprecedented flower displays during the 47th state fair. He and board colleagues have largely granted him carte blanche to implement the plan.
Wheat and barley prices mix with wheat around 73 74 cents and 71 72 cents for various grades. No 1 white at 20.50, hay and timothy values per ton range 15 to 18 dollars, vegetables list prices including turnips to beets, butter at 82.5 cents, eggs at 19 20 cents, beef dressed bulle 6 to 10 cents, and other items with mixed Oregon origin quotes across dairy, poultry, and produce.
Chicago jurors convict Standard Oil on 1463 counts in the Elkine law case. The verdict faces potential fines from 1.4 million to 28 million. Judge Landis will hear a motion for a new trial as arguments likely resume early this week. Charges allege preferential rates for shipments from Whiting Indiana to St Louis against tariff rules.
Japan completes transfer of Manchurian rail management to Baron Goto’s company on April 1 and withdraws remaining troops by April 8. Pekin thanks Japan as railway guards may drop below treaty limits. Goto vows peaceful development and urges patience from stakeholders.
John F. Stevens, recently resigning as chief engineer of the Panama Canal, arrived in New York from Colon and said he was not asked to resign. He claimed he could have been offered the top post, denied clashes with superiors, and defended his contract plan that guided bids while opposing the Oliver syndicate.
Berlin reports Romanians ordered several torpedo boats. Four craft, built in a small kingdom, are to travel via the Rhine Danube to reach the Black Sea, passing Frankfort on the Main and the Ludwig Canal for inspection along the way.
Frost damage hits fruit areas around St. Louis with early peaches strawberries and garden crops destroyed. Macon district reports peaches plums cherries and apples severely damaged as cold weather affects North Central Missouri orchards.
Topeka reports from all sections indicate the Karena fruit crop was seriously damaged, with extent varying by area and details incomplete as of April 15. The weather impact is blamed for reduced yields and potential losses for growers statewide.
Ballinger pledges to patent Oregon entries made in good faith and to fast track reviews. He vows prompt scrutiny of irregulars or possible fraud, aiming to clear many cases by summer and improve the land office’s efficiency. Senator Bourne notes no more claims will wait on mere suspicion while Ballinger works late to reorganize.
Telegraphs report famine in Shanghai district with ten million people starving and relief funds totaling over four million dollars locally and half a million from foreign sources. Officials say foods are not yet in hand and harvest due June 25. a ten million dollar shortfall is feared, with Americans urged to send three million within three weeks via Shanghai consul James Linn Rodgers for direct purchase of supplies.
In Los Angeles on April 18 Judge Olin Welborn refused to quash indictments against the Santa Fe Railroad Co for alleged rebating. The company faces 45 counts and may be compelled to testify if required. Defendants may file secret motions by April 22.
Sir Mackenzie Bowell reads dispatch in senate detailing an agreement with Great Britain and Canada to surrender deep sea sealing rights for monetary compensation. Mr. Scott counters that no steps have been taken to abrogate the prior sealing treaty.
In St. Petersburg on April 13 Senator Kimpe heard testimony from several notorious women connected to grain contract scandals. A woman acted as go-between for M. Gurko, assistant minister of the interior, and M. Lidval. Sensational developments anticipated at the April 27 senate session re Baronee governor of Nigni Novgorod implicated in the cases.
El Paso telegram reports eight smuggled Japanese seized. Five were captured at Fort Worth, one at Pecos and two at Albuquerque. The arrival and legal process are under immigration authorities.
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