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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1901
Page
1
Various brief items recap global events and local incidents including Portugal aiding Britain, De Wet and Steyn plans, fires and injuries in Oregon, royal marriages, political arrests, strikes, and notable deaths. Reports cover military movements, labor actions, court outcomes, and public misfortunes across multiple regions.
State lawmakers advanced measures including state aid for orphanages at ten dollars per inmate annually, and several house bills altering interest rates for old borrowers and county salaries. The senate passed bills on execution protocol, writings proof, a state bacteriologist position, floating logs, district and county high schools, county clerks fees, and charters for Vernonia and Grass Valley along with the scalp bounty law amendment.
Senate bill 12 authorizes sale of school lands. Senate bill 119 amends Sheridan’s charter. Senate bill 17 fixes witnesses fees in Douglas Jackson and Josephine counties criminal actions. Senate bill 95 fixes salary of Clackamas county judge.
The governor signed eight bills on Wednesday including House bills 257 transferring land for a Salem post office, 127 amending Myrtle Point charter, 120 amending Medford charter, 3 amending Albany bridge act, 4 allocating 45000 dollars to Oregon Agricultural College, 25 granting 47000 dollars to Oregon State University, Senate bills 102 amending Sumpter charter and 104 removing an incline at Cascade locks.
The Wednesday tally shows H. W. Corbett 80 votes George W. Mcbride 21 William Smith Democrat 26 Binger Hermann 7 C. W. Fulton 2 F. A. Moore 1 S. A. Lowell 1 and L not voting.
Tuesday action in the senate covered bills by Fulton on 6 percent interest, Steiner on court timing in the Seventh district, Smith on dentistry practice, Daly on swamp lands, Wehring to amend Cornelius charter, Johnston to incorporate Wasco, Stayton charter amendment, Brownell on constitutional convention, Madkey on barbers' commission, Sweek on tax changes to the Wade bill, and Johnston to incorporate Hood River.
Oregon Pan American commissioners met the ways and means committee Tuesday to press 30000 dollars for the Oregon exhibit. Two committee members favored a smaller 20100 dollar appropriation, but recognition of a creditable Buffalo display suggests the full request will be scheduled in the general appropriation bill.
The house committee on counties reports split on Malheur County seat. majority favors Ontario while minority backs Vale. Vale supporters claim county taxpayers and property owners largely favor their position, keeping the contest lively.
On Wednesday Eddy introduced a concurrent resolution proposing an appropriation of 262 dollars to complete the Captain Clark sword fund.
Georgetown Ky Feb 7 Henry K Youtsey was sentenced by Judge Cantrill to life imprisonment with hard labor in the state penitentiary at Frankfort He declared his innocence claiming his conviction resulted from base subornation of perjury The judge reminded him to address the jury and the case of Barbour Weaver was postponed due to defense witness absence.
In Vancouver British Columbia on February 7 the Great Northern railway secured options on $500000 worth of eastern Vancouver waterfront property along False Creek and English Bay with plans for a harbor canal. The company also acquired the charter of the Victoria Vancouver and Eastern railway, aiming for an 800 mile network from Kootenai to Vancouver and a link to Spokane Trent Northern system to reach Seattle. The route would cross the Fraser River at Westminster and extend 12 miles to Vancouver, forming a new eastern outlet.
The U S transport McPherson ran onto a reef eight miles west of Matanzas in fog while sailing from New York to Matanzas. Passengers were moved to boats and freight unloaded. A heavy wind drove the ship onto the shore, causing a large hull breach and engine damage with no chance of salvage as it rides heavy seas.
At a February meeting in Frankfurt Fen attended by about 5000 people a resolution urged Great Britain to halt the South Africa war. Christian Dewet, nephew of the Boer commander, was present and carried around the hall by promoters.
A Canadian arrival, a young man named Ferrowe, was robbed in the Lowe block room this morning. The loss was about $15, his entire funds in a strange land, a serious blow for the traveler.
General MacArthur issues a proclamation warning Filipinos and all aiding the insurgents that violations of the laws of war bring exemplary punishment. He targets those who support insurgent committees and those who publish se ditions in Manila, stressing that intermittent fighters do not qualify as prisoners of war.
Senor Enrique A. Creel of Mexico City spoke at a dinner in New York hosted by Charles R. Flint. He suggested Mexico may move from silver to gold and anticipated Senor Limantour acting as president during Diaz's European trip with London and other capitals on the itinerary. American financiers see growing U S Mexico investment potential and debate on monetary standards.
Washington February 11 Senator Berry introduced a resolution asking the president to inform the senate whether the United States minister to China joined other powers representatives in demanding execution of Prince Toan or other Chinese officials and who authorized him to join.
Ottawa February 11 Senator MacKenzie Rowell opposition leader in senate files notice to move for inquiry into charges against H H Cook former member of the common who alleged during the last general election he was offered a senate seat for ten thousand dollars
In New York on February 1 the Baltimore and Ohio directors approved a 2 percent common stock dividend and a 2 percent regular preferred stock dividend. The board also authorized a $15,000,000 four percent 10 year gold convertible debentures to fund construction and improvements.
A new publication titled the Japanese American Weekly News debuts in New York. It aims to serve Japanese and American readers with bilingual content and community news.
The United States transport Sheridan arrived in San Francisco today from Manila after a 27 day voyage. On board are 27 officers and 640 men of the Thirty-seventh volunteer regiment. Five men died during the voyage.
The house committee on forestry and game fishes is ready to report on the general game bill reported by Eddy. Only a few radical changes have been made to the old law.
Train No. 6 on the New York Chicago line wrecked within Greenville, Pennsylvania. Five passengers are dead and many injured or missing. A party of nine soldiers from Fort Porter to Fort Crook occupied part of the smoker. three were killed and two injured. The soldiers were bound for the Philippines.
A blast at the San Andres silver mine in the Sierra Madres near Durango toppled the mountain top and killed 87 people while injuring many more. Most victims were surface residents. the explosion damaged wiring and stored dynamite ignited by a misfired hoist. The mine, valued at $20 million, had workers in lower workings who survived though shocked. Herman Lustsman, mine superintendent, and his family perished.
The Pennsylvania Limited collided with the Cleveland express at Allegheny Avenue crossing. The Limited’s engine and the Cleveland sleeper were wrecked. Passengers on the Limited were shaken but unharmed. Henry Loblang of New York suffered serious injuries along with several minor bruises. Failure to flag the Limited is blamed.
In Oakland a man Bert Henderson shot his fiancée Mire Fannie O Neill after breaking an engagement then killed himself. Henderson died instantly from a self inflicted wound. The incident occurred late last night in San Francisco where Henderson worked for the telephone company.
The eight story building at Harrison and Canal streets in Chicago, owned by Edwin Pom of Boston, was destroyed by fire tonight, with losses estimated at 75000 dollars.
Sioux City Iowa February 12 three Manila men John Jackson John Stovall and Charles Hayes arrested in connection with a United States Express safe theft valued near 10000 dollars The women tied to the case released on preliminary hearing The trio held on 12000 bail each with money and valuables missing from the safe not recovered The crime traced by tracks in snow of the depot platform and surrounding area with a wagon used to move the safe and the contents from the scene
A early morning blaze in a four story brick building on Harrison Avenue Boston killed three people and injured four others. Suspected incendiary start led to two arrests Harris Levin and Bertha Levin. Residents on each floor jumped to escape as firemen rescued the smoke filled corridors.
The U S transport Rawlins grounded on a coral reef near the Merrimac wreck in Santiago de Cuba while preparing to embark the Tenth Infantry for New York. Three tugs tried all afternoon to refloat her with no success. No danger or injuries reported.
Yale undergraduates decided to participate in the inaugural parade in Washington next March, signaling campus involvement in the national event and marking a notable student participation milestone.
A major blaze in St Cloud Minnesota started at the Weert hotel and quickly spread to Debin Bros grocery Myers laundry and California wine stores. The public library housed in the hotel also burned and later reports said the opera house livery stable and other small buildings were destroyed with fumes still spreading.
James J Thompson former Detroit correspondent for the Standard Accident Insurance Company was brought back from Cuba after allegedly stealing $3000 from the firm. He fled to Cooa and was detained on return to Detroit where he will face authorities.
Lord Rosebery warns that 478 American and German competition pose risks to Great Britain. He argues Britain must study and respond to rising rivals in trade and industry to safeguard national interests.
Federal troops in Yucatan clashed with entrenched rebels in another fight. The Indians could not hold their position and fled in all directions. Many Indians want relief from chiefs who impose penalties and torture to terrorize followers.
London reports a noncompliant counter proposal to the U S Nicaragua canal project. The reply, likely through Lord Pauncefote, signals extended negotiations and no outright rejection. Officials expect months pass before a new agreement satisfying both Britain and the United States is reached as the Hay Pauncefote treaty lapses.
Washington reports no intimation of British counter proposals on the Nicaragua canal. Senator Morgan warns of senate resentment if Britain proceeds, and discusses potential actions this session. A suggestion mentions Britain seeking an open Alaskan port for Klondike access.
London reports fresh South Africa attention as reinforcements reach the theater and Lord Roberts dispatches are published. Rumors say Chamberlain may rethink policy and seek a round table with Morley and Harcourt while Miners recall looms. Bubonic plague at Cape Town prompts rat extermination and possible military reshuffle. Milner calls for colonial mounted defense enrollees. A Natal mail train near Vinkfontein was halted by Boers who looted passengers after exhausting cartridges.
London reports the government has requisitioned three Castle liners to move reinforcements to South Africa. The remount department remains unusually active with agents buying globally. Following a war office announcement, recruiting activity is brisk.
A freight train wreck occurred last night in the snow shed east of Blas canyon near Truckee California after spreading rails caused cars to pile up and slide down the hill. The snowshed was torn up for 800 feet and several cars were demolished. No. 4 Atlantic Express had just passed the point minutes earlier.
Both Alabama and Virginia plan to adopt new state constitutions in 1901. The efforts aim to address governance structures and modernize legal frameworks during the early 20th century.
Bethany Missouri February 11 General Mayberry Prentiss longtime Civil War volunteer general and hero of Shiloh died at his home aged 81 He defeated Holmes and Price at Helena Arkansas on July 4 1862 He was last survivor of the Fite John Porter court martial and served in Illinois during the Morro excitement early days.
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