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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
2
A roundup of varied events from across the globe including fires in Littleton and a mine evacuation near Stockton. Reports cover Russia's political tensions, Morocco talks, railroads, conscriptions, and Wall Street notes. Notable items include crime, railway finance, and upcoming church union plans.
Philadelphia reports the creation of a Pennsylvania state constabulary of about 240 men, with expansion potential, to protect life and property during the April coal strike. John O. Groome leads the force, selected from thousands of applicants, all must be American, ages 21 to 40, and good horsemen, with many having prior military experience.
Washington reports a study by the bureau of manufactures shows costly losses from insecure export packing to the Orient. British and German boxes use solid hardwood and tin linings with tight seals, while American packs lack uniform labels and sturdy bands, causing damage and retarding exports.
Six initiative and constitutional amendments are listed for Oregon voters. Items include local option liquor reform, road purchase by state, public printing control, and enhanced initiative referenda for municipalities, plus bills on public passes for officials and licensing on utilities.
Washington readers note that a 1828 peace and amity treaty with Prussia contains a most favored nation clause. The clause is argued to allow the United States to demand application of German minimum tariff rates to its imports, as granted to other European nations, as the March 1 trade agreement ends.
Constantinople reports the Persian ambassador pressing the Porte to evacuate Sahidjan and seek compensation for Turkish cavalry depredations. A Turkish commission has arrived and is expected to urge immediate Turkish troop withdrawal.
Fire at the Bremuller piano factory at Tenth Avenue and Fifty-fifth Street caused about 500000 dollars in damage. The blaze spread quickly threatening adjoining tenements on Tenth Avenue and Fifty-fifth Street.
The Sumpter Valley Railway finishes an 80 foot depot at Austin station terminus. Freight volume requires a larger facility, with Austin expanding toward village status. Report notes no authentic word on extending the line beyond Austin this season.
Merrill J Frank Adams sold 100 horses to Charles Stewart of San Francisco at prices from 100 to 160 dollars. Stewart plans to move many to San Francisco with potential to Honolulu or Army service. Sixty sold at 100 dollars and forty at 150 dollars each. weights ranged from 1250 to 1500 pounds. some were halter broken. This price level is noted as favorable.
A Sumpter Electric railroad to Bourne mining camp will be built this spring. W. E. Hurd of Portland and Anthon Mohr of Sumpter travel East to secure finance for the roughly ten mile electric line to move ores more cheaply. The project is described as practically financed.
Reports from Baker County describe many range horses starved to death after heavy snows trapped them from dried grasses they rely on for winter sustenance. Numerous others are said to be in pitiable condition as owners struggle to feed them.
Local buyer John Day J D Combs has been purchasing heavy draft horses for the Willamette Valley trade. He bought the fine team owned by Senator Lavcock, paying a substantial sum. The team is regarded as among the best in Grant County and may be sold in Portland. Prices for heavy draft horses are reported as good.
The State Land board reports January receipts from public lands and interest totaling 74138.76 for the public school agricultural college and university. All funds have been deposited into the state treasury.
Information from Klamath Falls shows the Klamath Lake railroad connecting with the Southern Pacific at Thrall and extending to Pokegama, recently acquired by Weyerhaeuser Lumber. Four new locomotives, a passenger coach, and several cars will be purchased as the line is recon structure for increased traffic and to aid lumber industry development. Government work contracts and a doubling of 1905 traffic spur expectations for substantial investment and early completion.
Eugene Final papers in Salem authorize sale of the Eugene Woolen mill to the Eugene Woolen Mill Company of Salem. Thomas Kay Woolen Mill Co of Salem is principal stockholder. John P. Wilbur and Will Wright of Onion Oregon bought the plant at a receiver sale over a year ago. New owners expect operations to resume within 60 days. plant idle about three years.
Dallas is the proposed site for a new cheese factory by R. Robinson of Tillamook. He will begin work immediately if farmers guarantee 250 cows to supply, with space to be rented at the Dallas ice plant for cold storage, avoiding new building costs. Robinson already owns several Oregon plants.
Salem W. E. Burke of Harney county representing the Portland Land company appeared before the State Land board to arrange proof of reclamation for about 9,000 acres under the Carey act in Harney county near Burns. The company plans water from wells by pumping using Sagebrush Fuel to generate steam power.
The United States government will establish an experiment station of 46 acres on the East Umatilla irrigation project. Land will be set apart for this purpose, marking a new step in agricultural research and irrigation development.
Oregon market notices list prices for wheat barley buckwheat hay apples vegetables butter poultry hops beef mutton eels and pork. Values shown include white feed at 28 dollars per ton, timothy hay at 9 to 14 dollars, cabbage two cents per pound, celery three fifty per crate, and live poultry prices from ten to sixteen cents per pound.
A 3:45 AM blaze near East Water and East Morrison streets devastates the Morrison Street bridge approach. Six bodies recovered from a lodging house. many injured, several missing. Firefighters regain control by 4:30 AM. Davis’ wood yard and nearby structures destroyed.
New Orleans February 12. Professor Thomas E Byer of Tulane University may die from anthrax after accidentally inoculating himself with live germs while inoculating a rabbit in front of his class. Local biologists await ten days to see if antiseptics neutralize the deadly germ.
Engineer John F Wallace ex Panama Canal engineer arrived home from Washington and immediately sank into bed. His throat and lungs were so affected he could only whisper since leaving New York. Son in law T M Orr linked his illness to nervous strain from the senatorial inquiry.
The battleship Oregon may not immediately undergo repairs on arrival at Puget Sound Navy Yard due to Congress denying a funding request. Naval officers fear work on the Oregon will be suspended for a while unless a special appropriation is obtained, which seems unlikely.
Washington February 12 lawmakers on the merchant marine and fisheries committee vote 8 to 6 to favor the Littlefield bill. The measure would end compulsory pilotage for sailing vessels engaged in the coastwise trade.
Washington February 10 It is clear railroad interests fear anti railroad agitation in congress and in several states. Senators on interstate commerce seek a rapid rate bill to quell opposition while rail executives press for compromise. Leaders Elkins Clapp and Dolliver met privately amid signs of possible accommodation.
New York Times reports a prominent New York Yacht Club member says the Reliance would defend the cup even if challenged by Lipton or foreign boats. conversions would keep Reliance as defender whether the challenger sails a 70 foot sloop or a 110 foot schooner, under old or new rules.
Washington February 10 The Hansbrough bill to set aside 1,000,000 dollars from the reclamation fund for swamp land drainage in North Dakota passed the Senate amid surprise and opposition from Western members. It cleared easily as the chamber was sparsely attended and will face House scrutiny.
Washington February 10 The House passed a bill allowing forest settlers who relinquished title after the lien land law repeal to recover their original holdings. They cannot now make lien selections or reclaim relinquished land. The House also declined a bill to let these settlers perfect lien selections.
Lincoln Nebraska February 10 A decision adverse to the Nebraska grain dealers association was handed down by the Supreme Court which orders the association dissolved The body had been alleged to fix prices and coerce farmers to accept what was offered
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