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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1905
Page
2
The week reports insurrection in Argentina, mutinous Russian Black Sea crews, Polish strikes, and unrest in Kuropatkin’s army. Taft urges Philippine tariff revision while Meads breaks ground for a Lewis and Clark fair state building. Weather extremes grip the U S and Europe as fires, floods, and shortages punctuate the period.
The Senate set a February 7 vote on the joint statehood bill after a day of general debate. Fulton proposed amendments to the Indian appropriation bill involving Chinook and Cathlamet lands and Umatilla sales. The House approved the conference report on the executive and judicial appropriations totaling 29,132,242 dollars, and a bill creating Eastern and Western Washington judicial districts passed alongside extradition provisions extended to the Philippines.
The senate continued work on the joint statehood bill with Nelson as principal speaker. A number of bills passed including a measure increasing stock company fees in the District of Columbia. In the house the senate amendments to the army appropriation bill were disagreed to and the bill sent to conference. Williams started a lengthy debate over General Miles handling of Jefferson Davis at Fortress Monroe. The post office appropriation bill was debated for an hour.
On Wednesday February debates continued on the joint statehood bill with Clark Dillingham and Teller. Proctor reported the agricultural appropriation bill and signaled it would be considered. Bills passed grant lands to the Oklahoma Agricultural College and adjust land laws to allow transfers on public lands before title completion. The act requires captains of passenger vessels to report immigrant age and sex. The post office appropriation bill occupied most of the day and was laid aside for tomorrow. The conference report on the fortifications bill was adopted. The naval appropriation may include a 4 percent differential for Pacific coast shipyards on warship contracts.
The House discussed the post office appropriation bill with no final action. Bills passed include amending bond requirements for agents for consignees on imported goods and land grants in the Flathead Indian reservation. The Senate focused on distributing ordinary farm and garden seeds by the Agricultural Department. A conference on fortifications appropriation was ordered.
The House approved the post office appropriation of 180 787 415 dollars. Senate heard Judge Swayne respond to impeachment articles with a long formal defense. Charges admitted but deemed insufficient for impeachment. Senate ordered house to file reply by Monday and pleadings by February 9, trial date set for February 10. Senate then adjourned and resumed work on joint statehood bill.
The senate devoted most of its session to a speech supporting the sta bill with an extended debate on a provision in the agricultural appropriation bill about forest reservations. In the house the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill passed at a cost of 2,107,047 dollars, up 78,713 from the concurrent appropriation. Several minor bills were disposed of by unanimous consent.
Washington February 3. Postmaster General Wynne removed three Toledo Ohio letter carriers and suspended 30 others for 30 days on charges of selling mining stock and collecting assessments while on duty or off duty. One carrier was ordered to show cause for removal.
In Salem on February 4 the state land board exposed a scheme by nine Salem residents led by Basil Wagner to file fraudulent applications for 3200 acres of state school land near Klamath Falls. A. D. Puter, convicted of conspiracy to defraud the government in timber lands, sought to withdraw and reclaim drafts totaling $2,000. The governor and board questioned applicants, with multiple statements under oath about alleged agent involvement and illicit intent. The board may forfeit or return funds as proceedings continue.
Washington reports the House passed irrigation legislation authorizing the Interior Secretary to adjust levels of Little Klamath, Tule, and Goose lakes as part of the national reclamation project. The act also enables disposal of lands gained via cession from Oregon and California. The remaining hurdle is purchasing the Klamath canal company and other irrigation interests, with $500,000 asked by the company deemed excessive.
St. Petersburg February 4 The admiralty has committed to rebuilding and greatly enlarging the navy while details are pending. Foreign firms seek contracts but face limited success as Russia plans to attract foreign capital for new yards and build a vast domestic shipbuilding industry to secure independent footing.
A susp ension bridge over the Fontanka river in St Petersburg collapsed during a dragoon crossing on Feb 4. Thirty men and horses plus several carts fell into the icy water. Rescue crews saved most, but one dragoon perished.
A strike began today in the Sosnovice district of St. Petersburg as workers paraded the streets. Police have remained tactful, keeping order, while the strike at Samara concluded with employers granting higher pay and shorter hours.
Portland Feb 7 The federal grand jury nears the end of a two month probe into land frauds with plans to indict Rep J N Williamson of Prineville and other officials. Rumors link Williamson to land deals near his home and to Blue Mountain reserve. Officials remain reticent but indicate more names may be implicated before adjournment on Saturday.
Washington February 7 The army appropriation bill now moving through Congress would fund major upgrades at Vancouver Barracks including a $250000 headquarters building and $230000 for four new infantry barracks An additional $500000 would cover officers quarters sewer sidewalks lighting water mains and parade ground improvements Also proposed are two new artillery stables and various site upgrades reflecting urgent needs identified by Vancouver officers
Twenty Porto Rican girls left St Louis for their native island, the final group of sixty imported workers from there by a local manufacturing concern. Homesick after time here, they ceased work and, with no funds, were aided by the King’s Daughters charity until arrangements and funds to return home could be provided.
In San Antonio on February 7 B F Yoakum stated that a large Japanese colony will be planted in Southwestern Texas for silk growing and manufacturing. A suitable land tract has been secured with every five acres to be settled by a Japanese family.
The London Daily file cites a St. Petersburg dispatch that 6,000 reservists at Peterhof have mutinied and are under arrest in their barracks amid unrest in the capital.
Salem reports a flurry of bills with eleven new measures in the senate and seven in the house. Highlights include anti pool selling legislation, a $15 000 appropriation for fish hatcheries, condemn private property for the Lewis and Clark fair, and measures on crossing bells and mining taxes. Adjournment set for Monday after rapid floor action.
The senate approved a $1,000 appropriation for widows of prison guards killed during the outbreak three years ago. It also backed a $25,000 appropriation to maintain the portage railway and favored a tax exemption for mining firms with low annual output. Proposals on Cascade county creation, abolition of the train normal school, and a prison term up to twenty years for train holdups advanced. Two $1,500 district fair aids and amendments to the flat salary bill affecting state officials were noted with probable passage.
In Salem on February 3 nineteen bills were introduced in the house and four in the senate. Appropriations requested by the Oregon legislature total 2,340,000 dollars, as stated by Chairman Farrar of the committee.
Contests against 22 Ajax homesteads in Gilliam County likely go to trial as sentiment runs against the challengers. Most cases heard in The Dalles or slated before the Gilliam County Clerk at Condon reflect ongoing tension centered on William Twilley of Dewil's Butte.
Pendleton reports a thaw and recent rains have filled county streams and rivers. Water is plentiful enough to run mills that suffered from drought but irrigation areas worry snow in the mountains may not sustain summer flows. Kamela snow depth has dropped from five to six feet to only inches.
Mr Simmons backed by Portland capital proposes a standard gauge railroad from Forest Grove or North Yamhill to Tillamook within one year. Citizens would grant a 100 foot right of way a $35000 subsidy and a suitable depot site. The plan envisions extending the line to Netarts Bay if the initial project is completed.
At a Coos Bay chamber of commerce meeting the Coos county exhibit for the Lewis and Clark fair will be managed by a central seven member board. Each of the boards of trade from Coquille Bandon Myrtle Point Marshfield Empire North Bend will name one member and a county court member will act as chairman. The 50 by 60 foot pavilion plans will be turned over to the new group.
At a Clackamas county fishermen's conference in Oregon City a resolution urged the legislature to set a five month closed season from June 1 to November 1. The plan eliminates the March 1 to April 16 closure and aligns with Multnomah and Clackamas delegations at Salem.
Spokane church led by Bishop David N MecInturff aims to relocate its members to a new colony in Oregon or the Big Bend. He plans to purchase 5,000 acres and have all members surrender worldly possessions to the church before moving. The church currently holds about 50 000 to 60 000 dollars.
Pendleton official Pendleton E W McComin of Puget Sound Warehouse reports only 150000 to 200000 bushels of wheat remain unsold in Umatilla county from a 6000000 bushel crop last year. Most farmers keep seed stock for fall sowing, a portion of which is part of the unsold total.
Pendleton J E Smith president of the J E Smith livestock company was in town completing arrangements for a 5 horse power gaso line engine to power a sheep shearing machine to be installed at his place twenty miles south of the city in time to clip this year’s wool.
Market listings show Wheat at 86c for Walla Walla blue stem Sic valley 87. Oats quoted at 1.86 1.40 per cental gray 1.40 1.45. Timothy hay 14 6, clover 11 12, grain 11 12, cheat 12 13. Potatoes Urevan fancy etc. Butter Fancy creamery 24 800 Hope 27 28c prime 26 0 per pound. Wool Valley 19 20c Eastern Oregon 10 17c Mohair 25 26c per unit.
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