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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
6
A broad collection of world and U.S. reports notes saloon votes in 54 Ohio counties, treaties and tensions in Europe and Asia, uprisings in Haiti and India, mining disasters near Pittsburgh, amid political shifts in Germany and Russia. Topics include Taft appointing Hitchcock, Kaiser Wilhelm’s illness, lynchings in Tennessee, and a Illinois electrical disturbance.
London reports growing strain as Austrian ambassador Pallavicini may leave Constantinople triggering possible rupture in talks. Vienna notes peace aim though Austrian insistence on suppressing boycotts persists and grand vizier faces guild pressure. Rumors surround audience with Count Julius and response to Bosnia and Herzegovina policy.
Twenty one of 116 Chinese held for immigration review escaped from the Pacific Mail dock detention shed at Second and Brannan. Four were recaptured in Chinatown and returned. authorities seek the rest as inspectors, police, and ship company officials pursue the remainder. The breach involved cutting wire netting and iron bars and sliding down a water pipe. This marks a second escape from the aged shed, with a prior incident last September.
Springfield Illinois readers hear of possible consolidated trial for 35 defendants charged with conspiracy stemming from August riots. Prosecutors aim to try all cases together in Circuit court next year to save costs as separate hearings would run about ten thousand dollars.
In Constantinople the Austro Hungarian ambassador Marquis Pallavicini told the grand vizier on Saturday he renewed his protest against Turkey’s boycott. He said his government cannot wait many more days for a solution and hinted he may travel to Vienna if the porte does not remedy the situation.
Thompson Mont December 1 A verdict of not guilty was returned by the jury in the state against G A Mitchell a telegraph operator charged with criminal negligence resulting in the fatal wreck at Olive last September when passenger train No 5 and freight train No 58 collided on the Northern Pacific Mitchell has been jailed since the wreck occurred
President Castro of Venezuela landed at Mission with the steamer Guadeloupe on December 1. He said his trip aims to settle business with the French government as he continues toward Bordeaux.
Oregon state estimates a 25 percent drop from spring predictions in this year’s apple yield. Severe September frosts and winds reduced size, reducing export volume while local markets see more stock. Despite smaller supply, fruit quality remains high and pests are better controlled this year due to county inspections and widespread candling practices.
Klamath Falls hosts Southern Pacific engineers Rankin and Field Chief Avery with 14 men for the permanent survey of the Oregon Eastern railway. The project connects to the SP main line at Eugene. After a market disturbance last fall, D D Griffiths and a large crew were recalled by Harriman, with work now resuming to begin construction upon survey completion.
Sherman county reports the largest fall wheat acreage sown in its history as ideal seeding weather and recent rains boost growth. Turkey red leads over 40-fold with spring wheat expected to focus on bluestem and crooked neck club varieties for a later harvest.
In Athena area of Umatilla the shift to diversified farming is gradual due to rising moisture and weed growth. Increased cultivation is needed as labor limits expand beyond previous 1000 acre scale. The region expects crops beyond wheat next year amid climatic and economic pressures.
The new law, effective last week, mandates publication of financial statements by all banks when called upon by the United States controller. It eliminates examiner discretion, reduces bias, and eases the burden on bank examiners by standardizing access to statements.
Amity experiences rapid growth with new residents settling in weekly. Several houses have been built this summer and more are under construction. Notable upgrades include a concrete block building by Benecke & Houser of Portland housing the Amity Bank and the Amity Hardware and Implement Company.
Pendleton resumes operations at the scouring mill after a brief closure. A few thousand pounds of wool were purchased and will be scoured sorted lealed and shipped to Boston and other eastern points over the two week period.
Grants Pass professor P. J. O Gara spoke on The Fruit and Its Pests before a large audience of Rogue River Valley fruit growers at the opera house. He outlined practical controls while answers to disease questions were given. A crescent display behind the speaker showed 100 boxes of apples across 40 local varieties.
The Ontario Oil company reports drilling at about 800 feet with a strong gas flow that churned water and rushed from the well. Officials say the gas could light the town if used, but operations continue as they pursue commercial oil quantities.
Eugene-Charles McFarland and Ernest E Hyland acquire James Sanford's 1000 acre Hazel Dell stock farm near Hazel Dell forty miles east of Eugene for 20000 dollars. Sanford owned the property for forty years. he is described as a retired capitalist and the farm is touted as a top stock operation in the state.
In the days before Thanksgiving a McMinnville firm shipped five tons of dressed turkeys to Portland and Seattle markets. It also sent nearly 250 live birds to Portland and reserved stock for local demand while purchasing about 1200 birds from regional farmers at roughly 1.80 dollars each.
Salem officials of the Oregon Electric ask the railroad commission what steps compel farmers along the right of way to keep private gates closed. They cite negligence linked to a disastrous wreck on the Southern Pacific near Cottage Grove as the reason.
The contract to erect the Federal building on the Renshaw lot at Willamette and Sixth streets was awarded to Welch Bros. of Salem for $54,957. The building must be finished by December 1, 1909 and preliminary work will begin immediately.
Market notice lists prices for Wheat varieties, Barley, Oats, Timothy and clover hay, potatoes onions and vegetables. Also quotes for butter eggs poultry veal pork wool and mohair with per unit rates and ranges across regions and years.
A 48 hour rainstorm caused the Cottonwood River to overflow in Guthrie Oklahoma. Hundreds of homes were submerged and about 3000 people left homeless as tracks water plants and rail facilities flooded. Many trains stranded and rail lines washed out or submerged. Rescue boats evacuated residents while authorities assess remaining dangers.
Attorney J A Finch recently disbarred for drunkenness shot and killed Ralph B Fisher, prosecutor for the Oregon State Bar grievance committee, in Fisher's private office. Miss Verna Burkhart witnessed the murder as Finch was seized after stepping into the corridor by Dr H F Leonard. Finch claimed innocence at the jail as officers noted his incoherent state and potential intoxication or drug influence.
The Northwestern Pacific railroad plans to challenge the safety appliance act in U S courts arguing it does not apply to state traffic. The move signals a broad challenge to the act's reach as many railroads face potential violations over safety equipment. Berlin dispatch notes Radical caucus support for an impeachment court to question the chancellor over constitutional duties and imperial acts. Germany favors Open Door and endorses the open door principle in the treaty context. Cologne reports Koelische Zeitung noting Berlin dispatch asserting Germany agrees with Open Door.
November 30 report from Billings Montana notes Northern Pacific Railroad plans a new farm nearby to produce a percentage of the applies used on its dining cars. The idea is among probable projects for the spring near Billings as the railroad explores cost saving measures.
Washington reports a five article declaration between the United States and Japan. It aims to promote free peaceful commerce on the Pacific and defend China’s independence while preserving the status quo, with mutual consultations if tensions arise.
Bordeaux reports say President Castro of Venezuela landed and will proceed to Paris to enter a hospital. friends claim a stomach tumor with gastric disorders. Diplomatic break with France fuels speculation of landing restrictions, but officials give no confirmation.
News from the Tango Maru reports the death of Viscont Uenomoto, founder of the Japanese navy. Educated in Holland, he returned to Japan in 1867 on the Kaiyo Maru, served as minister of the navy for the Shogun, commanded sea forces during the civil war, and helped defend Hakodate.
Rear Admiral Alexander Russell retired from the United States Navy died of heart failure at his Philadelphia home aged 84. He first served on the sloop Saratoga and from 1842 to 1844 was captain's clerk under Commodore Perry. He later served with the Texas Rangers under Samuel Walker in the Mexican War and commanded the powder and shell division during the Civil War.
Roy Knabenshue piloted an airship over Los Angeles for 45 minutes circling the business district with minimal wind. He was accompanied by his assistant during the flight.
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