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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
6
A sweeping roundup notes France’s telegraph cuts and guillotine history, Rockefeller’s New York arrival, Zion City upheavals, Poland’s general strike, and labor battles in Congress. It reports crop damage across Minnesota North Dakota Iowa, smallpox control, and court actions on Zion and Utah coal land.
State superintendent Otto Kelsey released figures on fire insurance losses by New York joint stock and foreign companies for 1906. Totals show gross insurance of 222 million dollars, reinsurance of 65.25 million, salvage 33.81 million, and net loss 132.82 million.
San Francisco July 31 Kruttschnitt bans further freight cars amid a city wide embargo on lumber lime and hay from Portland and northern territory. Local authorities halt all shipments to ease congestion, while agents and consignees work to clear yards. The halt harms merchants who shift to eastern suppliers seeking faster deliveries.
A private's arrest sparked a grave outbreak in Poltava’s Sevaky regiment. The First battalion paraded with soldiers and a crowd, seized guns at the artillery barracks, and marched to the prison. Loyal troops opened fire with machine guns, ending the mutiny after heavy casualties.
Patent attorneys nationwide plan to visit President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay to demand Allen’s removal or policy change to restore patent office efficiency. They note delays since his appointment five years ago. About 28,000 patent applications are awaiting action, along with many copyrights and trade marks.
Lima July 31 The Peruvian president's message to congress highlights national progress and aims to settle international differences with friendship and equity. He notes that a discussion of these principles backed by Pena and a South American majority will occur at the Pan American congress in Rio de Janeiro.
Kharkov officials seized 400 pounds of Viborg Manifesto topics secretly shipped into the city. The confiscation follows actions by the outlawed parliament and notes ongoing clampdown on revolutionary materials.
A fire at the Oregon State Insane Asylum likely started from an electric wire and confined to the attic ward. Convicts and guards aided by Salem firefighters saved the building as patients were quickly evacuated with no danger. Water damage costs are estimated up to $5,000 with repairs around $2,500 to $5,000. Sixteen lines of hose operated as six more streams joined later. One attendant fainted from exhaustion.
Secretary Wilson predicts a drastic improvement in meat quality after the new inspection law. He notes weekly industry reports will aid enforcement and says railroads intend full cooperation to ensure government labeled products reach other states.
In two bold attacks today on the Warsaw frontier rail lines a group seized a money train from Herby to Czestochowa killing several guards and officials and wounding others. Robbers escaped with about 8 000 dollars. A second heist near Warsaw yielded 37 500 dollars.
J Bache Co purchased 5.8 million Panama canal bonds allotted to Samuel Byerly a New York Express clerk. Bache then sold most bonds to Fisk & Robinson. Bond price rose to 104.40 enabling Byerly to gain about 27 024 dollars. Secretary Shaw confirmed Byerly would receive his allotment if he deposited by August 1.
Odessa reports house to house searches yield hundreds of revolvers seized from Jewish quarters as authorities disarm Jews. Prominent Jewish Bund leaders are arrested and subjected to beating and torture to extract confessions about concealed arms and bombs.
Washington reports allege a foreign flag steamship cartel dominates troop and supply routes to the Philippines. Army and Navy officials refuse comment while Justice Department may pursue new inquiries if external sources prove credible. Foreign lines from New York via Suez handle most Far East shipments due to high rail to Pacific routes.
A Southern Pacific passenger train struck an electric car of the Pacific Electric Railway at Oneonta Junction near South Pasadena. The collision killed one woman and seriously injured 35 or more others, with two or three reported fatally hurt. The electric car had 42 passengers aboard when it stalled at the crossing and was struck as the train rounded a curve from Pasadena toward Los Angeles.
The Pan American conference adopted resolutions thanking President Roosevelt and President Dias for their mediation in Central American peace. The U S president expressed appreciation in response, via the State Department and William S. Buchanan.
In a six hour gale off Rockport Massachusetts the Atlantic fleet operated far from shore as heavy seas hampered visibility. Officers reported worse conditions 20 miles offshore and signaled a return east before further sailing.
The Temps correspondent reports that provincial governors are ordered to prevent all meetings of members of the Constitutional Democratic party and the Group of Toil. The armed forces may be used to disperse gatherings.
Revised figures show U S immigration for the year ending June 30 reached 1 100 079, up from 1 026 499 the prior year. Most arrivals came from Austria Hungary Russia and Italy, while 12 433 persons were debarred for various causes.
In Parise on July 30 the Gaulois awarded prizes in the millionaire dream contest. Reports claim Rockefeller would have earned ten million dollars a year, sparking readers to imagine how they would use such wealth with responses ranging from overturning the republic to giving money away.
Washington July 30 Bullets lighter and more pointed are being tested at the Springfield Armory. The new bullets have flatter trajectories and are more efficient against advancing enemies compared with the old type.
Consul General Brittain reports rising German food adulteration prosecutions from 1888 to 1903. Berlin manufacturers faced courts for adulterating wines, chocolate, cocoa, brandies, and medicines with injurious substances, with many foods and drinks affected.
War department records show only two complaints in three years of eight hour law violations by government contractors. The latest incident at Fort Wingate New Mexico was due to an emergency to rush work and have materials ready before troop movements tied up transportation during maneuvers.
Five men expected to lead government actions against Standard Oil met in Chicago on July 26. Attending were Assistant Attorney General Pagin Special Counsel C B Morrison Special Agent T O M Schindler from the Commerce and Labor Department District Attorney Sullivan of Cleveland and Assistant District Attorney Francis Henchett.
A large blaze struck central Leeds late at night and burned fiercely into the morning. Estimates put damage at 500000 dollars with crews battling the flames to prevent further spread.
In Portland at 12 17 AM the Federal court jury found Martin G Hoge and Charles Ickell of Medford guilty on charges of conspiring to defraud the United States. Miller and Kincart had pleaded guilty earlier. They face up to two years and a $10 400 fine or both with clemency sought. The docket also notes an upcoming case against Hamilton H Hendricka over perjury related to George W Hawk's homestead entry.
W E Foster general auditor of the American Sugar Refining company testifies before Judge Hough as a grand jury investigates western trunk railroad rebates. Foster claims not to possess all requested books and papers. some are with the president. The judge orders compliance by tomorrow at 10 with possible contempt penalties.
Six large underwriting firms warn they will not pay fire losses caused by the earthquake claiming an earthquake clause shifts liability. The joint statement from five English and two American insurers puts total potential liabilities at 15 million dollars but promises payments only where legal liability is not doubtful, effectively denying coverage for quake related damage.
London health officials draft rules for canned foods with required manufacturer name, address, and canning date on each can. A 1 percent import inspection sample will be opened and examined before marketing, and canned goods must be inspected by an independent official prior to canning.
London July 27. The Imperial Cancer Research Fund laboratory chief said mouse experiments make the origin of cancer more hopeful to uncover. He cautioned that further work is needed to determine potential implications for human treatment.
Representative Mullins of the Palatine Commercial Union and Alliance Innomance companies of London said this afternoon that the plans now being prepared will show an intention to deal absolutely fairly with every policyholder.
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