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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
2
A condensed weekly recap notes storms in England and Europe, bank suspensions in Colorado and reorganizations in Portland. Reports cite mines in Goldfield, strikes in China, graft probes in Chicago, and political stirrings as figures like Funston, Leupp, and Ruef appear. Carnegie adds $2 million to his institute endowment.
Traveler Alexander Denbigh reports Russian peasants in Eastern Siberia venerate a portrait of Theodore Roosevelt as a saint. He says ikon pictures hang in every hut and that locals even revere a beardless spectacled chrome portrait as holy, noting Roosevelt’s global fame.
In congress the finance minister read the budget with estimated receipts of 103 345 000 dollars and expenditures of 103 203 842 dollars leaving a surplus of 181 168 dollars. Total budget increase is 6 595 275 dollars, main item 1 367 589 for war department maintenance. Revenue for the just ended year was 114 062 000 dollars. expenditures 100 208 132 dollars, yielding a surplus of 14 077 989 dollars. Minister Limanteur warned US crisis may tighten investments in Mexico, raising rates but potentially benefiting mining in the end.
The Monongah Mines Relief committee led by Daweon appeals to chambers of commerce and national groups for funds after the Fairmont Coal explosion. About 250 widows and 1,000 children lack support. $50,000 has been subscribed, with a goal of $200,000 to cover ongoing relief. Checks payable to Monongah Mines Relief Committee, J. E. Bands, treasurer, Fairmont, West Virginia.
Announcement reported by the American states the Rockefeller Institute will reveal a new anaesthetic derived from common salts, specifically sulphate of magnesia. Dr. Samuel J. Melterer is credited with the discovery, and the method claims to operate safely without risking the heart during procedures.
Des Moines Iowa Governor Cummins dismisses a presidential bid as a new suggestion but reiterates he has no plan to abandon his candidacy for the United States Senate. He notes no intention to shift from the senator race despite talk of a Republican presidential run.
Stewart Danbar of Honolulu fell on Northwestern Pacific tracks in San Rafael while en route to meet friends. He caught his foot in a cattle guard and near certain death from an approaching headcar. he used a clearing house certificate as a dengue signal to alert others.
A Friday and Saturday gale along the British coast, described as the worst in years by Captain Jameson of the St. Louis, caused the loss of about forty lives as ships were driven ashore and wrecked yesterday.
The Oregon State Dairy Association convened last Thursday and Friday in Woodmen of the World hall Portland drawing large crowds of delegates and enthusiasts. Exhibits of dairy products meat and dairy machinery filled the basement display area as President K T Judd opened the meeting and Tom Richardson welcomed delegates on behalf of the Commercial Club.
The Registrar’s records show twenty man football regulars with no failures and generally strong grades. They have attended classes more regularly than other students and their two month absence rate is among the lowest. In February the team ranked slightly above the student body average.
D Chaorch assistant engineer of the Southern Pacific reports from the California Northeastern railway that the Sebmen 200 workers for Eriegon and Peterson contractors are doing more work than the 1100 men last summer. The Bray to Mount Hebron grade is nearly finished and Mount Hebron may winter as terminus. Dorris, 18 miles away, could also become terminus due to easy grade.
Albany Linn county students show deep interest in the new agriculture course begun this fall. Seventh and eighth graders in all schools have one daily recitation from an agricultural text, with county reports indicating heightened engagement beyond other subjects.
Water in the government project’s distribut ing system has reached Hemiston. A strong flow in the A line signals water will be available next irrigation season as Amatilld government reclamation work progresses. Water traveled 26 miles via the big feed canal to the reservoir gate and was diverted through a by pass into the ditch network.
November weather in Harney brought two brief snow flurries on the 16th and 23rd followed by sun. Plowing activity was high and winter wheat sowing doubled any previous year in the region.
Announcement from the state normal school in Ashland states President B F Mulkey will retire on January 1 and join the Jackson County Abstract Company in Jacksonville as a partner. Offices currently in Ashland and Medford will extend to Jacksonville.
County Assessor Nelson announced an about two hundred thousand dollar rise in the timber tax valuation, lifting overall county property values toward nearly eighteen million dollars. The adjustments hit major corporations and timber holdings, reflecting a broad reassessment.
Residents welcome a potential new railroad to Rogue River Valley after Southern Pacific suspended trains 11 and 12. Local mills mines and timber products would benefit from competition and lower shipping costs.
The University of Oregon reports record demand for graduates to assume principalships and high school teaching roles across Oregon and the Northwest. Of last year’s fifty three graduates, twenty already teach in high schools and colleges, with many vacancies due to a lack of adequately prepared candidates. The university could place about forty or fifty graduates next year if the class continues to grow from about sixty members in 1908.
The month of November set a record as the Walla Walla Valley Traction company hauled over 90 cars loaded with hay apples and canned fruit from the city to points on the Northern Pacific railway. Apple crops were excellent with quality fruit marketed and second class apples sold to the Freewater cannery. The total value of the local fruit crop is estimated at $500000.
A large number of farmers and residents between Tasman and Shelburn in Linn county complain to the railroad commission that Southern Pacific has abandoned the line. They say the bridge washout a year ago caused the loss of traffic and urge the commission to order restoration of the service.
The state railroad commission rejects a proposal to improve Suver depot facilities despite a decline in station business over five years. Nearby Wells residents petitioned for a new station two miles away.
Albany Linn county records show two remote districts with complete gender imbalance. District 84 in Fox Valley near Lyons has eight boys and District 119 near Sweet Home has five girls.
Wheat and barley values list several varieties with prices ranging from 82 to 88 cents for different wheat types and barley at 27.50 to 31 dollars. Fruit and vegetables show apples, pears, cranberries, and stacked produce with per box and per sack rates across multiple districts. Livestock and dairy items include butter, pork, eggs, and poultry prices, while wool and other farm staples are noted with regional averages and unit measurements.
Washington reports the House Banking and Currency Subcommittee will draft a broad bill to prevent financial distress rather than pursue remedial measures. Chairman Fowler of New Jersey led a four hour meeting with plans to hear finance leaders before holiday recess. The panel aims to have the finances stabilize so new legislation may not be required.
Delegations from Goldfield Woman's Club Merchants' Association and chamber of commerce called on General Funston to explain conditions in Goldfield before and after the arrival of U S troops. Funston said the women described a state of constant terror with only minor incidents cited before troops arrived.
Ottawa speakers weigh Canada becoming a fully independent nation with three possible paths. J B Ewart predicts Canada could form an independent republic with the United States, a constitutional monarchy with its own sovereign, or an independent monarchy under the British crown. Public sentiment shifts as opposition targets colonial governance rather than the king.
Chicago dated December 16 Judge Windes ruled the indictment statute unconstitutional freeing five directors Michael A Labay Josh Lister Marcos Kirkeby Frank R Crane and E L Johnson connected to the defunct Milwaukee Avenue State bank. President Paul Stensland and cashier Henry Herring remain serving embezzlement sentences unaffected by the ruling.
Santa Rosa California December 16 Articles of incorporation and by laws of the Pacific Coast Hopgrowers Union were adopted here today. Keene is to visit Oregon and Washington to organize growers there. When organization is effected 10 of the 15 directors will resign and be replaced by five directors from each of California Oregon and Washington.
The Santa Fe Railroad has contracted for 5,000,000 road ties to be shipped from Hawaii, the largest order of its kind. The deal could lead to a freight steamship line between San Pedro and Honolulu, with Southern Pacific possibly placing similar orders in Hawaii.
A probate court jury confirmed the will of Obom On Sublette who died in 1867. The decision clears title to acres of land in southwest St Louis valued at about 2.5 million dollars.
Washington lumbermen told the Interstate Commerce Commission they face bankruptcy threats from James J. Hill's rail system. Testimony cited 40 cent lumber rates via Vancouver to Canada, and Northwest mills unable to profit East of the Rockies. Witnesses noted Weyerhaeuser control of timber lands and prices within 100 miles of the Northern Pacific line. The hearing showed no end in sight with more cases to be heard and midweek expectations.
Monongah West Virginia December 14 search in mines 6 and 8 of the Faint Coal company for victims of last Friday's explosion was suspended due to a new fire in mine 8 and because most sections had been explored. Three hundred twenty bodies had been recovered including seventy one Americans.
Norfolk reports on shore leave say no Japanese cooks or servants will remain on Ironclads as the fleet sails for the Pacific Monday. Officers cite no reason, but positions are being filled by African American sailors.
The Oleon Lumber company of San Francisco offered the lowest bid at 124,372 dollars for furnishing 6,000,000 feet of amber sized 12x14 inches to 12x4 inches. Delivery sites include Colon or La Beona. Twenty one bidders competed. Olson Mahoney company anticipated to receive the contract.
Unclear fragment hints at continuing in force authority to operate until questions are settled.
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