News of the Week Condensed for Easy Readers
A weekly digest notes events from around the world. A czar threat and a Manchurian treaty update. heavy snows in New Mexico disrupt rail service. fires, wrecks, and deaths in the United States. political shifts in Colombia and Montenegro. Japan, Peru, and Norway diplomatic moves. canal emergency bill signed. diverse global unrest and policy changes.
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Japan
Manchura
Congress
Odell
Roosevelt
New York
Montenegro
Poland
Mackenzie Promises Aid for Columbia River Jetty
Senators Fulton and Gearin met General MacKenzie seeking funding for the Columbia River jetty. MacKenzie recommends $400,000 cash plus authorization for $1,000,000 more to extend the jetty, with Major Roessler forecasting $1.9 million to complete. Oregon and Northwestern lawmakers vow strong push to secure and authorize the funds.
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Washington
Fulton and
Gearin
MacKenzie
Columbia River
Roessler
War Department
Oregon
MacKensie
Northwestern
Investigations into Insect Pests Record
Washington reports from December 26 detail the annual findings of the Bureau of Entomology under L. B. Howard. It covers cotton boll worm control progress, importation of beneficial insects, forestry and fruit tree pest studies, vegetable crop damage insects, silk and bee culture, Hessian fly work, and wheat joint worms with autumn sowing timing research.
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Washington
L. ©. Howard
Bureau of Entomology
Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Irrigate Yakima Reserve Plan Moves in Congress
On December 26 Washington reports Representative Jones will introduce a bill when Congress convenes to allow Yakima Indians to sell 60 acres of their allotments and direct interior to use proceeds to buy water rights for 20 acres remaining. The plan aims to irrigate lands and aid reservation settlement. Indian Commissioner Leupp supports the measure.
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Washington
Yakima
Yakima Reservation
Leupp
Congress
New York Traction Merger Discussion Emerges
In New York on Dec 26 a consolidation of Manhattan surface lines and the elevated and subway system appears likely after Thomas F. Ryan sold his stake in the Metropolitan Street Railway to August Belmont. Belmont heads the Interborough Rapid Transit company, which runs the elevated lines and subway. The sale price remains undisclosed.
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New York Traction
New York
Manhattan Island
Thomas F. Ryan
Metropolitan Street Railway System
August Belmont
Mr. Belmont
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Irish Leaders May Get Together
Dublin reports William O'Brien seeking a working agreement with the parliamentary party led by John Redmond for the upcoming general elections. The overtures were welcomed in a friendly spirit but no interview has occurred. Redmond and Dillon say nothing has resulted yet.
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Dublin
William O'Brien
John Redmond
Redmond
John Dillon
O’ Brien
Alfonso Betrothed at Last in King Alfonso Enas Betrothal
The Figaro says a definite agreement has been reached between Britain and Spain for the betrothal of King Alfonso and Princess Ena of Battenberg, announced in Paris on December 26.
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Alfonso
Paris
the Figaro
Alfonso Princess
Ena of Battenberg
Oregon State Tems Of Interest Explaination Of Primary System
Secretary Dunbar explains Oregon direct primary law creates a complex election calendar. Key dates cover registration, petitions, and nominating deadlines for state, district, and county offices with primary on April 30 and general election June 4. District office nominations must file with the secretary of state.
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Salem
Oregon
Ordinaey
Dunbar
Assembly of Electors
Secretary of State
Organize School Libraries by State Library Commission
The State Library Commission chaired by Governor Chamberlain and including W. B. Ayers Campbell Isom and Acker man met in bi monthly session. Miss Marvin reported on the commission's work and plans to organize local libraries. The panel will seek bids for all school libraries next June and bans purchases of dictionaries and encyclopedias with library funds.
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Salem
State Library Commission
Chamberlain
W. B. Ayers
Campbell
The
State University
Mise Marvin
Dr L W Brown buys 1000 chittim tree sprouts
Dr L W Brown contracted for 1000 sprouts of the chittim tree Cascara Segrada to plant on his farm southwest of the city. The sprouts grow rapidly and will soon yield bark for peeling. the last load on the contract has just arrived and planting will begin in early spring.
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Eugene
L. W. Brown
Weston Property Transfers In Walla Walla Valley
Weston J B Hart buys 8214 acres of alfalfa and wheat near the estate line from R O Fitch for 5000. Fitch plans to move to Alberta. Frank King, ex Helix farmer, buys the Weaver property in Weston and will move there after improvements.
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Weston
J. B. Hart
Walla Walla Valley
R. O. Fitch
Trajan Tucker
Fitch
Alberta
Frank King
Helix
Railroad men survey Weed Road in Klamath Falls
Engineer D. D. Griffiths led a dozen railroad engineers and surveyors into Klamath Falls as the advance guard of the California Northeastern Railroad Company, successor to the Weed Railroad. The town will receive a $100,000 bonus to build a railroad into the town.
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Weed Road
Klamath Falls
D. D. Griffiths
California Northeastern Railroad Company
Weed Railroad Company
Fruit Men Meet at La Grande
Northwestern Strattarowen association plans its annual meet in La Grande on January 8 5 with members traveling for the gathering and events.
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la Grande
Northwestern
Srattarowen’ Association
Southern Pacific Improves West Side Time Card
Southern Pacific adds a daily freight in both directions between Portland and Corvallis via a new supplementary timecard. The St Joseph Lafayette cut-off opens shortening the Yamhill line between Lafayette and Whiteson. Dayton and Newberg residents can reach McMinnville the same day, boosting shippers on McMinnville Dayton Forest Grove and Hillsboro. The cut-off cost 43 647 dollars.
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Portland
Southern Pacific
Corvallis
St. Joseph- Lafayette
Lafayette
Whiteson
Yamhill
Dayton
Newberg
McMinnville
West Side Division
Forest Grove
Hillsboro
Good Library at Asylum Leads Oregon Prison Reform
Secretary Cornelia Marvin reports to the Oregon Library commission that state institutions lack good reading material for inmates. The insane asylum has a large, well chosen library used by few patients, while the prison has almost no reading matter despite high demand, prompting Marvin to push improvements.
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Salem
State Penitentiary
Cornelia Marvin
Oregon Library Commission
Miss Marvin
Insane Asylum
Weyerhauser Road Plans Change for Klamath Timber Outlet
Weyerhaeuser Lumber company has purchased the Klamath Lake railroad interests but will not build to Klamath Falls. They plan to remodel the roadbed and use it as an outlet for their timber holdings, including a tunnel to bypass the switchback from the Klamath river bottom to Pokegama.
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Weyerhauser
Klamath Falls
Klamath Lake
Weyerhaeuser Lumber Company
Weyerhaeuser
Klamath River
Pokegama
Bank Takes Over Sawmill In Weston Area
The Farmers' bank of Weston takes control of the large Sawmill plant east of Weston in Umatilla county. W. H. Fletcher, manager of the Fletcher company, previously involved with the bank, retires. The deal includes 1,000 acres of timber to be cut into lumber.
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Bank
Weston
Umatilla County
Farmers’ Bank of
Fletcher Company
W. H. Fletcher
Weston Mountain
Portland markets price report of assorted farm commodities
Wheat prices range from 67 to 74 cents per bushel with various grades listed. Livestock and dairy values include butter 27 to 30 cents per pound and eggs at 30 cents per dozen. Vegetables and fruits show mixed per pound and per box figures across beans cabbage cucumbers apples and pears.
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Oregon
Valley
Oregon Ranch
Czar Warned Revolutionists Question His Safety
A persistent rumor from St Petersburg reports a revolutionary leader warning Tsar Nicholas II to abdicate or risk the safety of the imperial family. The note claimed the czar would be ruler in name only and urged immediate departure, while guards tightened security at Tsarskoe Selo.
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Bt. Petersburg
Russia
Ita
Tsarkoe-Selo
Moscow Reds Raise Siege at Aquariam
In Moscow a siege by 12,000 strikers ended as all escaped from the Aquarium through an adjacent schoolhouse after nine this morning. Seventy attendees were arrested then released. revolvers and daggers were left behind. demonstrations continued but were dispersed by Cossacks and dragoons with injuries reported but no fatalities. Banks plan to reopen tomorrow.
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Moscow
Fire breaks out on crowded Montclair ferry in midriver
The Montclair ferry carrying about 1,000 passengers aboard the Delaware Lackawanna & Western line caught fire beneath the men’s cabin on the starboard side. Passengers fled to open ends as flames spread, then towed to Hoboken slip where firemen extinguished the remaining smoke. Likely caused by a smoldering cigar igniting rubbish.
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New York
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Montclair
Christopher Street
Hoboken
Hoboken Slip
Canada Quarantines American Hog Importes Swine Health Rule
Ottawa reports an order in council requiring that all imported swine arrive with a US veterinary certificate asserting no swine plague or hog cholera in a five mile radius for six months prior to shipment. The animals will be inspected and placed under a 30 day quarantine upon arrival.
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Canada
Ottawa
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
Heyburn to challenge forest reserve policy after holidays
Senator Heyburn plans a post holiday speech in which he will clash with the president and Gifford Pinchot over forest reserve creation and urge curtailment of presidential power. He aims to push his national board of corporations bill as well.
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Washington
Senate
Heyburn
Gifford Pinchot
National Board of Corporations
Soo Canal Freight Totals Rise 40 Percent in Year
The government report shows total freight tonnage through the Soo canal at Sault Ste. Marie Michigan reaching 44 270 860 tons for the year, marking a 40 percent increase over the previous year.
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Soo Canal
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich
Martial Law Declared in Polish Territories
Warsaw reports a proclamation by the governor general establishing martial law across ten governments of Russian Poland and appointing ten temporary military governors general.
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Poland
Warsaw
Russian
Railroads Unite for Strict Interstate Law Enforcement
Chicago reports the nation’s railroads plan joint action with the Interstate Commerce Commission to curb illegal practices. Two regional movements east and west aim for a conference in St Paul to halt freight rebates secret rates midnight tariffs and unlawful commissions under the Interstate Commerce Act and the Elkins amendment.
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Chicago
Olive Branch
Interstate Commerce Commission
St. Louis
J. ©. Stubbs
Harriman Lines
Stubbs
Western Railroad
St. Paul
Commission
All Railroad Bids Rejected for Philippine Grants
Washington December 23 All bids for concessionary railroad contracts in the Philippine islands were rejected for departures from the circular terms. Secretary Taft will readvertise with changes and open new bids January 20 at 10 am.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Taft
Wright
Forbes
Philippine Commission
Edwarda
Insular Bureau
Philippine Government Railroads
ALL RUSSIA PARALYZED IN SHARP EMPIRE STRIKE
St Petersburg on December 23 reports a nationwide strike intensifying across the empire. Despite leaders openly opposing violence, uncontrollable forces raise famine fears as city food supplies tighten and prices rise for the common people.
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St. Petersburg
French Cruiser Heads for Shanghai on Precautionary Voyage
Paris reports a cruiser detached from the Saigon squadron in French Indo China is sailing to Shanghai as a precaution. Officials say no French interests are disrupted. Disturbances occurred in the international concession. an imperial edict promises to end the trouble after foreign minister protests.
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Paris
Saigon
Indo-China
Shanghai
International
Pekin
Joot
Not a Wheel Turns in Moscow
Moscow, December 23 reports the city in darkness with theaters and clubs closed and municipal workers idle. Fifty thousand factory hands are idle as troops stay in barracks and strikers’ pickets proselytize or compel reluctant workers to join the strike for freedom.
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Moscow
Revolt Suppression Report From St Petersburg Dispatch
The Petit Parisien reports a government plan to suppress a Baltic revolt. The St Petersburg correspondent dated yesterday notes decisive measures to quell unrest along the Baltic coast.
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Parise
St. Petersburg
Petit Parisien
Baltic
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