20 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1903
Page
1
In a tranquil afternoon by the chateau Louise and Goupart reminisce about a grand garden behind the old estate in Clermont. He speaks softly recalling picking flowers and weaving garlands, sharing a nostalgic moment amid lingering shadows of past danger.
In a chateau Louise confesses past affection while Denis reveals a locket with a childhood image, recalling their youth and a future tied to memory. A newspaper photographer later probes a reluctant subject, while a humorous digression about a failed memory sketch crosses with a reader’s quip about a would-be son in law.
A brief humorous exchange from the Kansas City Star features Nellie asking what an angel is and a mother offering a playful reply about a baby’s outfit and its future growth. The quip centers on language and family humor.
A resident suggests opening an office in the neighborhood while a young doctor notes he will start by treating children. The dialogue contrasts buoyant enthusiasm with flamboyant self-presentation in a dated New York Weekly style.
A period summary notes bills introduced and acted on in both houses, including measures on convict labor for roads, railroad rate regulation, inventory of county districts, and the creation of new offices. Various votes are recorded with tallies for Fulton Geer Wood George and others, plus debates on ports, tax rebates, and public works projects.
The report lists Wheat at 76c to 88c for blue stem in the valley, Barley with feed at 23.50 per ton and brewing at 24, Flour prices for Best grade 4.30 to 4.85, Milletuffs and Middlings 18 to 24, Date No 1 white 1.15 to 1.20 per cental, Timothy hay 11 to 12, clover 8 to 9, cheat 9 to 10, Poultry prices include young 11 to 12c, turkeys live 15 to 16c and dressed 18 to 20c, ducks 7 to 7.50 per dozen, cheese prices 16 to 18c, butter 30 to 39c, eggs 23 to 25 per dozen, wool Valley 12 to 16c and Eastern Oregon 8 to 14c, cattle and veal prices listed with various dress rates.
President Roosevelt approves the map and contract with Oregon to permanently segregate 84707 acres for the Deschutes irrigation project. Pilot Butte company may charge 1 per acre annual water rental. lien totals 848557. First Carey Act Oregon case cleared after delays in land office. Rep Moody pressed for action.
Victoria B C February 17 A strike in the Crows Nest coal mines at Fernie Michel Morrissey and Coal Creek may halt smelters in the Kootenai and Boundary regions and disrupt coal supply Nanaimo miners may join if Fernie remains unsettled as managers refuse to meet with the union while claiming higher wages than elsewhere.
Washington February 17 Representative Moody won a favorable report on his bill to ratify the treaty and will seek to add it to the Indian appropriation bill in conference. The omnibus public building bill offers 400000 for Tacoma and Spokane buildings to start construction once plans are ready. A life-saving station was proposed for Tillamook Bay entrance.
Havana Feb 17 President Palma stands ready to sign the naval coaling stations agreement upon Roosevelt approval of minor changes If a timely reply arrives Minister Squiers will sail for New York with the signed document for Roosevelt to sign His Washington mission is to secure a permanent treaty covering sovereignty of the site of Pines.
A large meteor struck near the Bingham area at 4:45 this morning. The impact rattled windows and shook houses, with a thunderous sound waking residents for some time.
Allies sign drafts limiting seizure of war and merchant vessels with Italy Germany and Britain. Venezuela gains immediate relief from blockade and faster payments while joint commissions decide creditor claims with U S umpire if needed.
Bitterly cold weather grips Nevada Utah and Idaho stalling freight trains on sidings across the Nevada desert. Engine crews struggle to maintain steam as livestock losses are feared in Wyoming. Salt Lake City records 2 degrees above zero the coldest night of the winter.
Lakewood North Carolina February 16 John D Rockefeller has returned to Lakewood and is staying with his son in law and daughter Professor and Mrs Charles A Strong at their cottage on the Lake drive Two wan guard the Strong cottage at night A messenger was detained for half an hour before he could prove he was not a suspicious person The Strongs hired a night watchman months ago and he has been on duty regularly since then
Reports say Massachusetts faces renewed outbreaks of foot and mouth disease near Boston. Dr. Salmon, head of the Bureau of Animal Industry, will return to Boston soon to investigate the developing situation and Secretary Wilson expresses concern over possible spread.
Senator Simon reported a bill authorising purchase of a site and erection of a public building at Oregon City costing not over 100000. Amendments to the sundry civil bill include 4000 for Yaquina light station 350000 for a new lighthouse 75000 for McNeill's Island penitentiary works and related upgrades. contract for Tacoma harbor dredging awarded at 13524 to Raymond A Perry San Francisco.
The revenue cutter Seminole from Boston reached Port Basque after an 18 hour battle with heavy Arctic ice. It lies 100 miles from trapped fishermen in the Bay of Islands as more schooners remain frozen. Canadians have abandoned attempts to reach their men and may try to near the fleet to remove crews.
Bitter cold and heavy drifting snow blanket western Wyoming from Evanston to the Peerless region, cutting feed for cattle and sheep. Stockmen report dying sheep, poor cattle condition, and widespread alarm as hay and sagebrush shortages persist and traffic slows in railroad cuts.
Five workers perished and ten others were overcome at the Northwestern Gas Light and Coke plant in Broeileand when gas fumes escaped from a purifying box during maintenance. The men failed to close the box covers, allowing gas to fill the chamber and overwhelm those inside.
A special despatch from Ogden reports inmates at the state reform school planned to poison teachers and officials. Names of those involved are not disclosed.
In Washington on February 13 supporters of statehood move a rider to an appropriations bill. They expect the rider to be attached to a bill essential for government operations, aiming to secure statehood without delaying key funding.
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