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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
4
B Leis of Beaverton advertises an Actna brand orchard spray in the Newberg Graphic. He claims twenty five years experience in orchard work and offers an absolute guarantee that the product will do the work.
Hon George C Brownell declares for governor under the Republican banner focusing on statewide and national liquor prohibition and a $1500 tax exemption. He vows to withdraw if another Republican supports prohibition. A longtime party activist from Clackamas County, he is known as a forceful speaker with a strong vote-getting record.
Francis Galloway of Bennett Sinnott & Galloway in The Dalles visits Salem to get a line on the political situation. He is son of Judge Wm. Galloway and brother of C. V. Galloway of the State Tax Commission. The Messenger notes the family’s habit of seeking lines when the pot boils.
F R Rundell notes North Dakota law requires a district judge permit for liquor sales by druggists. Petitions must state character and property qualifications and receive 30 days notice before a hearing. Judges inclined to enforce prohibition rarely grant permits, leaving few licensed druggists. The writer predicts Oregon may see drug stores leave liquor sales in time.
Voters are told that past registrations are wiped out and all must register anew. Applicants must declare their political affiliation which determines the ticket handed at the primary. Voting outside the ticket is not allowed and women are noted as now eligible to vote.
Cumbre Mexico reports say a passenger train was driven into a tunnel by Castillo's bandits. The engine and fuel were ignited, trapping 60 passengers and crew who are believed dead. Rescue teams found only charred remains. Rail workers condemn the attack and blame Villa for not stopping Castillo sooner.
The Dalles Oregon reports 10500 pounds of powder exploded by electric button to clear the final obstruction on the The Dalles Celilo canal. Completion will boost water transport, opening 400 miles of the Columbia to steamboat navigation and about 465 miles of the Snake River to Lewiston.
County Attorney Locher, acting on directives from Attorney General Hogan, will sue John D. Rockefeller for personal taxes in Cleveland Ohio. Officials estimate about 12 million dollars due to Cuyahoga County.
Washington reports say U S Japan ties warmed by last week’s House action on the Burnett immigration bill. Tokyo sources note the refusal to add a Japanese entry prohibition and Representative Mann’s non partisan appeal for fair alien treatment pleased Japanese leaders and aided diplomatic efforts on the open issue.
Discovery shows 527867 dollars cash on hand when Mercantile Bank closed. About 410000 dollars were personal checks by president C Hunter Raine, now imprisoned for embezzlement. Apparent discrepancy in bank accounts exceeds 1 million dollars. audit to determine exact amount.
Vancouver Wash. The Tri State convention of Young Men’s Christian Associations of Washington Idaho and Oregon, which met here, was so instructive harmonious and enthusiastic that there is every possibility a Tri State convention will be held again next year.
In San Francisco the Western Fuel Company conspiracy case in U S District Court ran up an estimated total expense of 260000 dollars. The figure reflects lengthy proceedings and legal costs accrued through the trial.
A compiled subscribers list shows residents with post office addresses split between Newberg area and city living. The inventory runs through February 10 and names numerous individuals and firms across Dundee Dayton Gaston Amity Aurora and other communities, reflecting extensive local distribution.
Salem reports C D Babbock of the Oregon Industrial Accident commission says casualty companies press employers to reject workers compensation. He predicts Oregon may follow Ohio in adopting compulsory compensation. Three agents will canvass Portland firms to gather department information and counter false claims that the act bars all suits.
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