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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1907
Page
2
A roundup of varied events from Leopold’s Congo sale talk to weather and crime. Items mention Franco American plans, Central America conflict, Ohio lumber indictments, a Chicago youth’s bank cash, Roosevelt Harriman stance, Manila fire losses, train wreck plots, long-lived marriages, snowstorms, earthquakes, Rhode Island senator doubt, colonial independence, San Francisco back pay, and wage strikes in Alberta.
The Jamestown Tercentennial grounds and most brick and iron buildings are about 80 percent completed as preparations for a world class exposition proceed. A grand water pageant and naval display featuring foreign fleets and the U S Atlantic Fleet under Rear Admiral Evans will headline the opening program with President Roosevelt in a leading role. The event aims to showcase colonial life and pioneer hardships across twenty five states along Hampton Roads with a formidable global naval presence.
Reports from Nebraska indicate the March snowstorm, freezing temperatures, and spring warmth have damaged early fruits like plums apricots cherries and berries but increased grain crop prospects. Officials say damage to fruit varies with some early varieties spared while winter wheat benefits from the snow and improved soil condition. G W Loomis cites favorable railroad district reports noting the snowstorm did more good than harm to grain.
Topeka April 23 reports say N H Loomis general solicitor for Union Pacific in Kansas is to become general counsellor for all Harriman lines in Interstate Commerce Commission matters. Loomis admitted the plan and would relocate to Chicago with a large staff. The post is new due to the recent rate law.
Snow fell in El Paso early this morning at a lively pace for over an hour marking the latest snowfall on record. Temperature near 36 degrees damaged small fruit and truck gardens in the valley with losses estimated between 50 000 and 100 000 dollars. A rural forecast predicts continuing snow tonight. The Golden State Limited on the Rock Island line ran about one and a half hours late due to the storm.
Prayer services were held in Havana on April 23 seeking rain as Cuba endures a drought. Citizens and clergy urged divine help to ease the parched land and protect crops amid a dry spell.
Oregon City details costs for initiative effort led by Mr U Ren. Estimated totals cover printing 100 000 copies at 695 per 120 pages plus binding 3600 and paper 1563. Publication proclamation not required. proposed 5000 item to be eliminated.
Salem area growers report splendid crop prospects across fruit types with improved quality expected to offset lighter yields from frost damaged eastern crops. Prices for Oregon fruits both green and evaporated look favorable while frost impacts and demand shape a strong market outlook.
The Railroad Commission adopts Interstate Commerce Commission rules on serving notices and posting in waiting rooms when schedule changes affect rates and voyages. The ten day posting period replaces the prior thirty days and notices have been sent to all state rail companies.
The region wakes to soil and climate ideal for first class fruits, especially cherries and peaches. Investors acquire five to forty acre tracts, plant orchards, and expect splendid results with an exceptional fruit crop season ahead.
Hood River valley grange groups plan preparations for entertaining members from across Oregon. The convention opens May 24 with ten hundred to eight hundred attendees expected and many districts confirming large delegations. Multnomah County is anticipated to send about 150 members.
Right of way agents for the Butte Palle and Western railway are purchasing options on land the survey will pass through. The Butte Falls and Western lines own large timber holdings near Butte Falls and have contracts to deliver 1.8 million dollars worth of sawed timber to the California Box Company, to be partially filled this year.
Prairie City moves toward a farming identity as grain and fruit farming increase. Local residents recognize the shift from a stock country to a diversified agricultural district and actively adopt farming practices.
Eugene county court decides to construct a durable bridge across the McKenzie River at Hendricks Ferry. For years the ferry has strained county finances and high water often disrupts service, prompting the move to a permanent crossing.
The Armstrong timber tract of 1 443 acres in Lake Creek district was conveyed to Monroe. The deed lists price as 27 dollars or about 19 dollars per acre. The land lies in township 17 ranges 7.
The State Sheep Commission favors minimal charges for inspection to curb disease risk. Proposals include turning dipping supervision to federal inspectors for the Cascades and paying deputy state inspectors five dollars a day. Initial fee ideas cap at 26 cents per head with a 1 cent minimum, or a maximum of 1 dollar per flock, arguing little cost for the brief inspection.
Oregon stations must post hours of arrival and departure. Agents neglected time cards until new bulletin boards arrive for the O R and N and the Southern Pacific. General Manager J P O'Brien directs agents to post train bulletins promptly.
Oregon state railroad commissioners address a letter to William McMurray general passenger agent of the O R N noting the local train between Biggs and Pendleton is forced to handle traffic, causing the trains to arrive in Portland several hours late.
L. W. Damon and Dr. M. K. Hall purchased the fruit and commission business from Parr-Simmons Co. in La Grande. They plan to enlarge facilities and may add a cold storage plant this summer. Damon will be active manager. Price paid was $16,000.
In Union county the season shows a bumper grain crop with heavy snowfall and large rainfall providing moisture. Thousands of acres were sown to fall grain last year and barring unforeseen conditions the crop could be a record breaker.
Market list from Portland shows Wheat-Club at 77c and 72c, red 74c, white $29.50, rye $1.45 to $1.50 per ewt, corn $25 to $26 per ton, hay valley timothy $15–$16 per ton, eastern timothy $17, clover and cheat prices, apples common 75c to $1.50, vegetables with turnips 1 to 1.25 each, onions 10 to 15c, asparagus up to 2 dollars, poultry rates for hens and fryers, eggs 19 per dozen, beets and other produce priced, beef and other meats quoted各 in cents per pound.
Reported push to reclaim government land tied to the Union Pacific monopoly prompts calls for remedial legislation. The investigation spans coal land profits and vast tracts in Nebraska Kansas Colorado Wyoming and Utah that could be opened under homestead laws. Commissioner Prouty requests legal teams propose action to dissolve the monopoly and return lands to the government.
Captain of Police John Mooney testified for two hours about police corruption in San Francisco. He alleged Chief Dinan Mayor Schmitz Abe Ruef and a lower‑city element shielded undesirables and blocked reform. Mooney claimed tenderloin protection was maintained by these authorities.
Leroy Park of the Panama Canal commission reports Italian concerns about the isthmus amid immigration limits. He asserts canal workers are well treated and that 5,000 Italians could proceed to Panama, with thousands more likely to follow.
Fifteen governors have accepted invitations to name delegates for a national conference. The agenda includes interstate commerce concerns and the division of power between national and state governments, focusing on trusts and corporations.
San Francisco faces a potential strike when the current agreement expires May 1. Workers now earn up to 82 cents an hour for a ten hour day and demand a flat raise to wage. United Railways reportedly recruits strike breakers to replace workers if they walk out.
Heavy snow covered Colorado towns including Denver with 18 inches measured by the local weather bureau. The storm, moving from the north yesterday morning toward the southeast today, brought general heavy precipitation. Crops, especially grain, are now in good condition to mature after the heavy falls, reversing earlier fears of crop failure.
More than 15 000 coal miners are in the Alberta and British Columbia dispute. Within a week Canadian Pacific risks stoppage of trains for lack of coal until navigation opens, with no relief in sight.
Reports from Iloilo describe a major fire destroying the native quarter with seven hundred houses burned leaving 800 to 1,000 homeless. Relief measures are in place as refugees are housed in schools and buildings. Separate dispatches note strong earthquakes causing shocks but limited damage in the arc.
Berlin reports Colonial Director Dernburg told the budget committee 800 Ululthi natives drowned and coconut groves destroyed. German navy steamer Planet and Jaluit company steamer Mani deliver food as relief from Ululthi. plans to relocate survivors to Pelew and Ladrones Islands.
Mexico City reports indicate communications reopen after the quake. Loss of life will not reach 100 though many are injured and property damage is vast. Vice President Corral says Guerrero state is devastated and relief funds are being raised locally.
Philadelphia April 20 Jamce Bryce British ambassador tells Trans Atlantic Society that if America had remained a colonial ward of England Roosevelt would face fewer world problems. He warned separation shaped faster progress and more complex railroads and internal issues.
In Oakland on April 20 Western Pacific announces immediate construction of a trans bay terminal along the north Oakland estuary. A mole 1000 feet wide will be built extending 4000 to 5000 feet, lasting about 17 to 18 months at an estimated cost of 2.5 million dollars.
Abraham Benedict of Guggenheim Untermeyer Marshall, counsel to the International Policyholders' committee, called on Acting District Attorney Smyth to present evidence alleging forgery in a recent Mutual Life Insurance election. The attorney's office will investigate the claim.
A survey from state districts shows at least 76 percent of the peach crop in Georgia destroyed by recent cold weather. En tomologist Amith reported on the impact across multiple counties. Local growers assess losses and seek salvage options.
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