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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1906
Page
2
A broad collage of events across nations and states. Austria passes universal suffrage. US leads in precious metals. Mexico turmoil and Abyssinian succession nears. Kentucky tobacco plant looted. Texas bandits plunder a train. Des Moines hosts direct Senate elections conference. English parliamentary costs per vote noted. Local and regional notes on railroads, prices, elections, and social issues fill the page.
The National Rivers and Harbors Congress urges a yearly sixty million dollar appropriation to improve rivers and harbors. It criticizes underfunding over twenty years and proposes a state tax district and long term bonds to leverage federal help for Oregon Washington and Idaho ports and the Columbia River mouth to boost commerce and lower transport costs.
Washington reports a possible settlement of the Daly timber suit for 150000 payment. The government seeks damages totaling 1350000 and views the case as a test against Western timber frauds. A Justice Department agent travels to Helena to negotiate with the Daly estate attorneys.
The Hebrew Retail Kosher Butchers' Association met in New York to seek relief from rising meat costs. Speakers said they cannot lower prices since wholesale costs rose, and they voted to appeal to President Roosevelt through the press to fight the beef trust.
Underground tunnels now carry mail between the general post office and all Chicago railway stations. The Illinois Tunnel company operates the system linking the post office with the Chicago and Northwestern and Polk Street stations, making wagon service obsolete.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will open a detailed inquiry into the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company amid claims of a near monopoly in Colorado and neighboring states. Commissioner E. F. Clark will start the investigation in Pueblo, with more than twenty coal and railroad leaders summoned to testify.
Naples December 4 reports a major archaeological find at Foriae near the ancient site of Cicero's axsnasisat ed 20 centuries ago. The remains unearthed are thought to be the tomb of the renowned orator Cicero.
Ninety percent drop in state land sales over 1905–06 reduces acreage to 47 037 and lowers receipts to 475 898.90. The slump follows a price jump from 125 to 2.50 per acre and prosecutions of speculators, with deferred payments delaying impact.
The 1903 Oregon legislature extended elk protection until September 15 1907. After that date elk may be killed only from October 1 to October 15 and only one in a beacon by any person. The public misreads the law’s lapse and plans elk hunts accordingly.
The county welcomes a course allowing fruit inspectors to compel spraying. Yamhill hosts many fine orchards and abundant moss covered varieties. The red apple could thrive in the rich soil with proper care to improve the reputation of local fruit.
Officials from the bureau of plant industry in the Department of Agriculture outline experiments with at least ten varieties of high grade barley seed to grow in multiple sections next season. The Willamette valley is identified as a prime location for perfecting barley production and encouraging farmers to adopt the crop.
An Indian department inspector will visit Pendleton to investigate charges against Major Edwards, agent of the Umatilla reservation. He is accused of using his official position to steer exclusive dealings toward the Commercial National Bank, the Indian funds depository. The inspector arrives late this month.
Albany reports a timber deal transferring 5000 acres of Linn county land to John A. Merritt of Niagara New York and Eastern partners. Merritt, once third assistant portmaster general under McKinley, is in Linn county inspecting the land and its outlets.
Vale city council awards a 20 year franchise for an electric light and water system to M. G. Hope J. W. Hope and R. E. Fulton. Work to begin within four months and be completed in one year with an estimated expenditure of 100000 dollars.
Astoria based Central Door & Lumber Co. closes plant due to lack of cars for shipping and high logging costs. The mill will resume operations shortly after the first of the coming year.
Company records reveal 396 cars shipped on the Washington & Columbia River line from January 1 to November 1, with 290 more on the Oregon Railroad & Navigation road, totaling 686 cars. The Preston Parton mill produces about 650 barrels of flour every 24 hours at full capacity.
Granite shows several hundred dollars in the treasury with all debts paid and no city tax ever levied since incorporation. Electric lights are under consideration by city fathers and likely to be installed soon.
The eighth annual Oregon angora goat show will run in Dallas January 9 10 and 11 1907. Attended by many farmers at Brown's hall the breeders decided to extend the event to three days from the prior two day format.
Market notes show wide ranges for fruits vegetables and staples. Prices listed include grapes 60c to 1.25 per crate pears 75c to 1.25, cranberries 10 to 12.50 per barrel, butter 25 to 27c per pound, eggs 35 to 37c, poultry and meat quotes, grains and hay listed with ton and per ton figures. Exact items include tomatoes box 30 to 50c, potatoes Oregon burbanks 75c to 1, and wheat oats barley rye corn prices.
Washington reports a brisk short session of the 59th Congress will open with emphasis on passing appropriation bills while limiting general legislation. With about 1 billion dollars in appropriations to consider, leaders expect a tight two month schedule and ship subsidy bill Dean proponents push for early action amid cautious optimism.
Washington reports acute US Japan tensions over California school policy. The president agrees with Secretary Metcalf that no treaty right was violated and that Japanese students should be educated separately if equally treated, noting many are adults. He criticizes Japanese demands and ego in San Francisco and the Pacific coast dispute.
The Navy department reports a special board studied the Puget Sound yard to plan year by year development toward a full repair and possible construction plant on the Pacific coast. It urges transforming Puget Sound into a battleship yard with facilities for largest scale work to support Pacific and Asiatic stations.
The November 30 public debt total, excluding cash in the treasury, stood at 944,320,429 dollars, down 7,841,935 for the month. Cash in treasury includes gold reserve 150,000,000 dollars and funds in various accounts, totaling 1,606,369,794 dollars against liabilities of 1,224,899,509 dollars.
The November statement shows total receipts of 55 602 498 dollars and expenditures of 48 322 507 dollars, yielding a monthly surplus of 7 280 000 dollars and a fiscal year surplus of 14 776 000 dollars. Customs receipts were 25 921 327 dollars, internal revenues 24 860 342 dollars, and miscellaneous sources 4 620 828 dollars.
Minneapolis dispatch reports worsening coal shortages after a cold snap. A dealer warns Garretson, S. D., may close its schools due to lack of coal as nearby towns face potential population loss if fuel remains sparse.
Federal grand jury in Utah votes to indict Union Pacific Railroad Oregon Short Line and Union Pacific Coal Co with fraud in obtaining government land. Two officials are named as involved while hearings continue in Pueblo and Denver. A senator's brother allegedly connected to the plundering cases was given immunity.
Guthrie Oklahoma December 1 delegates in the constitutional convention introduced two planks on railway control and separate coaches for whites and negroes. The railway regulation bill by Clint Graham declares railroad express sleeping car and oil pipeline firms common carriers, imposes stock inspection, blocks consolidation and bans free passes. Judge Ledbetter submitted the Jim Crow resolution for separate facilities. Both measures were sent to the railroad committee amid debate over federal supremacy.
Fifty million dollars in bonds were loaded at the New York French line pier and sent to Paris aboard the La Provence. The issue covered Pennsylvania railroad bonds for Paris investors, with 400 000 bonds of 5000 francs and 230 000 of 2500 francs denomination. A special train carried the bonds to Jersey City guarded by thirteen service men.
In Mexico City Chilean consul Eugene Metz received official word denying August rumors that Juan Fernandez island sank in the earthquake disaster. Warships later confirmed the island and its inhabitants remained unharmed.
London December 1 The select committee reports graduation is practical for incomes up to 5 000 and earned versus unearned differentiation possible up to 15 000 It also proposes a super tax on incomes over 25 000 The findings signal potential changes in income taxation policy amid debate over fairness and revenue.
The American minister Mr. Gummere reportedly left Fez without securing indemnity for U S citizens or assurance of safety for Americans in Morocco, as the sultan did not grant satisfaction to the claims of outrages.
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