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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
6
A roundup of early 20th century headlines notes graft accusations against a Kaiser cabinet member and financial moves around Russian bankers. Reports claim Trepoff may become war minister, Harriman buys St Paul railway stock, and a deadly car crash near Vermillion, Ohio leaves multiple dead or injured. Other items cover mutinies, suicides, floods of typhoid fears, labor limits, price shocks, and municipal graft in San Francisco.
North Yakima Washington August 7 During the first week of September the National Irrigation congress will convene in Boise Idaho with an anticipated several thousand delegates. Washington governors will appoint delegates and commercial clubs and county boards will also participate. Exhibits from fruit growers and beekeepers include premium cups and an apiary display. The Yakima County Horticultural union plans rich fruit and honey exhibits and aims to urge a $300000000 federal grant for arid land reclamation.
Washington dispatches report the Signal corps has learned the Seattle built cable duplexing gear is a complete success. After the Burnside finishes laying cables between Forts defending the entrance to Paget Sound in about a week the equipment will move to Alaska to install duplexing at the Alaskan end doubling the current overtaxed capacity of the Alaska cable.
The Imparcial accuses an unknown American of distributing and posting a fake proclamation urging foreigners to depart by September 16. The paper also says railway camps in Texas and California aided in circulating sensational reports.
A Times dispatch from Pekin reports China may ask India to agree to an annual import reduction that would extinguish the opium trade within a decade. The plan includes an imperial edict condemning opium use and barring opium eaters from government service.
San Francisco on August 7 reports union bakers won a $34 weekly wage increase from master bakers. The price rise is set to be implemented but the method is undecided. Most bakers favor a loaf slightly larger than half the current size as the new standard.
Washington reports that U S foreign commerce outpaced population growth over the last decade. Figures for the 1906 fiscal year show population up 20 percent since 1896, while imports rose 57 percent and exports 109 percent.
Salem reports the Oregon Tax Commission proposes a revised equalization law to fix inconsistencies and curb wealthy owners pressuring uneven assessments. The plan shifts the board’s meeting to after rolls are completed and centralizes authority to ensure fair taxation. Salem notes the Supreme Court voids householders exemptions, prompting reassessment in 1906.
Salem official assures relatives of the 1 420 patients that none were in danger during the recent fire and facilities would prevent loss of life in a serious blaze. The building’s exits and evacuation plans are described as highly adequate, with little room for improvement.
The interior secretary awarded the contract to Paget Sound Bridge & Dredging Co. of Seattle to build the Umatilla irrigation project storage feed canal. The 25 mile canal from the Umatilla River near Echo to Cold Springs reservoir includes 700000 cubic yards of earth excavation 6000 rock excavation 2300 cubic yards of concrete and 2600 cubic yards of rip rap with a bid of 161388 dollars.
A fast spreading blaze in the Cascades near Detroit threatens heavy damage. The fire began by the Santiam river and has scorched about 200 acres of fine timber. Winds drive flames into the mountains as dryness fuels rapid spread and danger increases.
Harvest begins in Umatilla county with threshing limited so far. Estimates from the Umatilla reservation and Athena suggest yields near normal, though hot winds might have raised final output by about 25 percent above average.
Flour milling operations in La Grande Island City and Union have shut after exhausting their remaining wheat supply. Local workers face layoffs as mills halt production.
In Clackamas county Oregon City reports show hay and grain crops exceeding average quality. Early fruits and vegetables yielded well while vineyards fields and orchards mature promising higher prosperity. Harvest festivals have been held and more are planned. Farmers express rare contentment after years of prosperity.
The 1904 valuation shows Salem Oregon railroad property assessed at 10 815 915.41 while commercial value nears 70 000 000. The disparity is noted as a key feature of the Oregon Tax commission report to guide the next legislature.
A barley harvest on the Turner Brothers farm two miles north of here produced 1267 bushels from 14 acres. The crop averaged 90 bushels per acre, far above their expectation of about 70.
Supreme court ruling on tax exemption shifts about 400000 to Clackamas county assessment rolls Assessor Nelson reports. The revision delays completion of rolls received from state authorities ten weeks later than usual, affecting next year’s tax levy.
The Italian steamship Birlo carrying about 800 people from Genoa to Buenos Aires struck Bajos Hormigas near Hormigas island and sank after August 6. Three hundred immigrants, mainly Italians and Spaniards, drowned. survivors, many in tears, were rescued at Cape Palos and Ospe Palos with scant food or clothing. The ship’s captain died by suicide, one bishop was lost, and boat crews aided the desperate passengers.
Willard N. Jones and Thaddeus J. Potter were sentenced by Judge Hunt after a October 1906 conviction for conspiring to defraud the government by inducing Grand Army of the Republic members to file soldier homesteads in the Siletz Indian reservation and transfer title to Jones. Jones receives $2000 fine and one year at McNeill’s Island. Potter gets six months in Multnomah jail and a $500 fine. Basis included Francis J. Heney’s plea for leniency and judge considerations. Bail set at $8000 for Jones. Potter returns to original security. John L. Wells and Ira Wade involved. Wells testified for the government. Wade acquitted. The case prompted a G. A. R. shake-up and resignations.
Scranton August 6 report says the Pennsylvania Beach Creek Eastern Coal company with an $8,000,000 capital acquired by a 909 year lease the properties and businesses of the Pennsylvania Coal Coke Beech Creek Coke and North River Coal & Wharf companies along with several electric light and water ventures in a historic consolidation.
Chicago August 6 John Hill Jr restates his war on public warehouse owners in Chicago claiming a grain trade trust exists. He says he has evidence of an illegal combination and will push for an investigation by the Interstate Commerce Commission when it meets next month.
General Magoon informed President Amador that Roosevelt will visit the canal zone in November. Amador, via Magoon, extended a formal invitation for the visit to the city of Panama.
Grand Duke Nicholas may assume command of all troops in Russia as strikes disrupt St. Petersburg. Pickets patrol streets while factories halt and cars stop. districts under martial law face potential shift toward military or proletariat rule amid ongoing disturbance.
In Warsaw on August 4 a portion of Summer Remblet troops mutinied and seized their quarters. Mutineers repelled a relief squadron with grapeshot as officers were driven from camp. Extraordinary precautions keep details from reaching the public.
Harkov August 4 fire erupts in several large woodyards near the prison. Authorities suspect revolutionary action aimed to free political leaders amid the turmoil and fear renewed attempts.
Insurance Commissioner Wolf notified the Fireman's Fund Insurance and the Home Fire and Marine Insurance of San Francisco that four weeks to restore capital will be granted or licenses may be revoked with Attorney General Webb asked to investigate. The Home Fire & Marine will cease operations. the Fireman's Fund has ceded risks totaling 372,684,760 with premiums of 4,471,117 for the new Fireman's Fund entity. Both firms admit failure and Wolf’s order could permanently close their doors.
Forty or more subpoenas for officers and employees of Standard Oil were sent from Chicago to New York. Officials contacted could not confirm receipt. General counsel M. F. Elliott said no attempts had been made to serve the subpoenas and declined to say how officials might respond if served.
An inquiry into irregularities in the Philippine islands is conducted by order of Major General Wood. Colonel Wood, inspector general, leads the investigation with a special War Department detail of officers versed in Philippine business methods. No results have been reported yet.
Seattle Aug. 4 Rich strikes in Southeastern Alaska draw longshoremen from Skagway Juneau and nearby towns. Workers along the front have stampeded to Windy Arm leaving coastwise fleet sailors to unload their own boats.
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