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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
1
In the final chapter segments, Rose Lincoln nears death as Henry lingers chasing Ella while Mary embraces a future with George Moreland. Rose, praying for Henry to reform, asks for Jenny to marry William Bender, and Henry is urged to abandon drink before attending her funeral.
Rose dies after a consuming night of sorrow and smoke while George Moreland comforts her. Mr Lincoln inherits and is offered a rent free farm and house, with plans to redeem it later after California work. Jenny and William discuss future law practice and farm care as life shifts in Glenwood.
A New York and Washington vestibule limited train bound for Chicago was halted by five masked raiders between Edgemore and Grand Calumet Heights Indiana. They dynamited a mail car and fled after failing to seize treasure from the express car. Only the engineer’s gold watch was taken. no injuries were reported.
A quoted exchange shows Briggs and Harleigh debating opinions about each other. Briggs claims his counterpart is always wrong while Harleigh counters Briggs’s dismissal. The dialogue captures a partisan back and forth.
A Washington Star quip notes a commercial acquaintance asking about employee shortness and the bank director retorts that the bank is short, while the employee is far ahead in the game.
A fragment quotes a woman orator who reportedly spoke her mind on the subject with a sharp line about not receiving more than half of her upfront $0 before she took the platform. The Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt frames the moment as a pointed remark on compensation.
A fragment from a Philadelphia Ballad nods to wordplay with a fisherman couple. The dialogue style hints at a playful exchange about catching a lob erer amid a clipped local verse.
In the House of Commons today a resolution granting Field Marshal Lord Roberts £100,000 for his South Africa service was adopted 281 to 73 after a debate. Balfour praised Roberts to credit his daring and strategy, while Campbell-Bannerman supported the motion and Dillon Labouchere Kier-Hardy opposed it, calling Roberts ruthless and ineffective.
General Leonard Wood, Cuba’s military governor, aboard the Kenawha, says Cuba is undeveloped with a bright future. He notes no yellow fever in Havana this summer, few cases in Eastern Cuba, and highlights tiny cultivated sugar acreage, a $1.5 million reserve, 3600 schools, and a drive to close orphan asylums as Cuba nears retirement from governance.
Lieutenant Croft with Nineteenth Infantry engages 60 insurgents near Cebu scouts. Seven rebels killed and 13 captured. Two privates wounded. Manila civil charter passed by Philippine commission and to take effect immediately. Real property tax set at 1 percent now and 2 percent after. Military cable and telegraph lines opened for commercial use tomorrow.
From Vardo Norway on August 2 the Arctic exploring ship America departed with Evelyn Baldwin at the helm. The voyage carries 426 dogs and 16 ponies as it heads toward Cape Flora to join Fridtjof and Belgica, the other expedition vessels already underway. Baldwin plans to push north as far as possible.
Commercial and financial notes cover Lakeview well issues and Baker City dust problems from incomplete water and sewer works. Cattle diseases blamed on rusty grass in Gilliam County, 84 Ladd farm calves moved to Gilliam for breeding, and Booth-Kelly to build 25 room cottages at Wendling. Modoc tribe dwindles to 77, mostly women and children, 18 able bodied warriors. Mule Gulch placers in Grant County yield $8,000 so far, with gains expected. Emery post office closed in Crook, Ophir post office moved to Wedderburn, Wasco wheat yields improve, and Oregon law imposes $10 licenses for nonresidents. Destructive wheat fires near Pendleton. Bonanza mine to double output with new improvements.
A long list of grain prices and farm products across varieties and regions. Wheat and flour values appear with per bushel and per barrel rates, oats and barley feed costs, millstuffs, hay, butter, eggs, cheese, poultry, mutton, pork, veal, beef, hops, wool, mohair, potatoes with unit details, and regional notes such as Oregon and valley listings.
Holland hosts 10 100 windmills each draining about 310 acres of land. Capt A F Lucas Beaumont Tex oil discoverer reportedly worth 40 million dollars was nearly penniless a year ago. In Florida a St Cloud company makes paper from palmetto leaves with promising results.
St Paul report claims Robert Barbier of Pekin and Russia's Manchuria railway spearhead a plan to build a 20 mile Alaska Circle City to Behring Sea line and 1800 mile Siberian coast extension to Vladivostok. Backed by Bank of France and US money interests the French American project seeks US concessions and protection of company assets. Barbier eyes US government stance as survey may start soon.
The Chinese authorities propose a mounted patrol along the road from Ching Ting to Pao Ting Fu. Military posts at nine stations will guard travelers with escorts that pace and stay within 12 feet. Escorts will disperse hostile crowds and may not accept pay, with periodic reports to the legation.
Acting Secretary Hackett had hoped to name the third member of the Schley court of inquiry today but could not. It is believed he has heard from at least one rear admiral and informed Secretary Long, awaiting his approval. Long delegated the selection to Hackett but will likely be informed before the public announcement.
The 1900 US coal report shows Oregon produced 58 864 short tons, down from 86 888 in 1899, while national output rose to 269 064 281 tons, up 15 324 289 tons from 1899, confirming the United States as the world’s largest coal producer.
The post office department launches a steamboat mail service from St. Michael at the Yukon mouth to Beetles at the head of the K kuk river. Covering 100 miles, the service includes all intermediate points and runs until navigation closes this year.
Advices from Morenci report the center converter of the Detroit Copper Mining Company blew up in Phoenix Arizona on August 6 killing two men and injuring eight. The furnace and centers were scattered for some distance.
The Shan Shun governor Yuan Shi Kai is constructing arsenals in the province and plans to engage experts formerly employed at other arsenals. Arsenals at Pao Ting also manufacture arms and ammunition. Trade is improving but Chinese stance remains defiant.
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