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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1906
Page
2
A condensed roundup notes Japan sending a minister to Cuba and Hermann set for trial in Washington over hazing. It reports global unrest from Russia to Venezuela, financial shocks in Wall Street, and major fires including Carnegie steel in Greenville.
A Taft forwarded paper from the general staff declares the current U S army transport resources are insufficient for war and that a rapid increase in suitable American steamships is essential. The report notes neutrality laws prevent drawing foreign ships, critiques the Spanish-American war transport, and will be presented to the Senate by Senator Gallinger as part of the Merchant Marine commission bill.
Senator Dryden, in Washington January 16, revises and will reintroduce in the Senate a bill for government regulation of insurance. The plan defines policies as instruments of commerce and sets up a controller of insurance with safeguards to detect wrongdoing. It follows New York inquiry findings and has administration and legal backing.
The fiscal year 1905 saw US France commerce reach about 166 million dollars with exports to France totaling 76 million and imports at 90 million. France sources provisions from its colonies while sending back mainly high grade manufactures and wine. The United States shipped vast copper and cotton valued at about 48 million, and exported agricultural implements around 3 million, up from 500 thousand a decade earlier.
Moscow reports say wholesale arrests are made to prevent victims from registering for the elections to the new legislative assembly. Officials reportedly employ intimidation to force votes for selected candidates and Socialists and labor leaders are offered large bribes to influence support.
In Paso Texas January 16 reports say the Mexican government bans mining agents from allowing foreigners to file mining claims in Sonora and Lower California. The move follows alleged Yaqui outrages stories circulated by U S prospectors and slander about foreigners protections.
Jan 16 in Corea reports that the American adviser Durham White Stephens will continue to serve as the American Armtomatic adviser to the emperor of Corea. The decision keeps Stephens in his post amidst ongoing Korean government affairs.
Oregon faces trouble enforcing the direct primary law as petitions must show 2 percent of the party vote in each of seven counties and 10 percent of precincts in those counties. Previously signers could come mainly from one county, but now every county and precinct represented must meet the 2 percent standard. The attorney general may issue guidance on the required signatures.
Oregon irrigators discuss amending irrigation laws while comparing with Idaho where landholders may gain control of canals within seven years. Current Carey act contracts in both states let construction companies collect perpetual rentals, with Idaho parties forming a water users corporation to own and manage facilities.
Representatives of Oregon independent telephone lines met in Portland to establish a permanent organization. The Oregon Independent Telephone Association seeks to advance development, protect mutual interests, standardize accounting, and defend against Bell monopoly encroachment through cooperation and other measures.
Albany business leaders met to promote securing a new woolen mill for the city. Judge Stewart withdrew from soliciting subscriptions, Frank J. Miller was chosen to fill the vacancy, and a committee will push the effort to raise 15 000 toward a 100 000 capital. Enthusiasm and cooperation among the city's business interests supported the project.
Forest Grove city council heard Senator E. W. Haines present for the Forest Grove transportation company a request for a 25 year electric railway franchise. The line would run from the Southern Pacific depot to the business district about two miles, with a 90 day start and eight month completion. It would carry mail, express and passengers and would be powered from Haines electric plant about 12 miles away.
Condon flouring mill proprietor Hollen purchases J W Booth ranch of about 860 acres on Traffork in Gilliam county for about 15000 dollars. Booth receives residence property in Condon valued around 5000 dollars with several fine dwellings. Hollen will take possession around March 1.
Corvallis Lieutenant Quinlan, commandant of the cadet regiment at Oregon Agricultural College, recommends six graduates for Third lieutenants in the Philippine constabulary. A previous round yielded one appointment, Lieutenant Floyd Williams, who has sailed to Manila.
Limited remaining hops in Josephine County as growers await February 1. About 500 bales have been traded at 9 to 10 cents, with baby hops and a few old bales still held, not exceeding 500 total.
Linn county court appoints E. Armstrong of Marion station to act as fruit inspector for Linn county temporarily on the recommendation of Horticultural Commissioner A. Park. Park seeks a ready worker to begin at once and plans a short training course at Oregon Agricultural College under Professor A. B. Cordley.
Albany area residents from Salem Eugene Albany Independence and Corvallis are spending part of winter at Newport on Yaquina Bay. Weather has been generally delightful with only a few stormy days during the holidays. Newport is establishing itself as a notable winter resort.
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state for the Oregon Northern Railway company. Incorporators are William J. Mariner R W Robinson and C E Jones. Road runs from Blalock Gilliam county to Hardman Morrow county with capital stock 25000 dollars in 1250 shares of 20 each. Principal place of business Heppner.
The board lists school land contracts outstanding at 669,516.30 dollars, the agricultural college at 28,993.82 dollars, and the university at 3,788 dollars as of December 31.
Comprehensive listing of Portland market prices for Wheat Barley Buckwheat Hay fruits vegetables onions butter eggs poultry and meats. Entries include variety names grades units and per unit or per sack quotes reflecting regional commodities and market conditions.
United States Senator H. Piles will introduce a bill in Congress to use the 20 million dollars paid by China for damages in the Boxer uprising to educate Chinese students in American colleges. A portion would fund schools operated by Americans in China and support American colleges there.
General passenger agents of Western lines reach a plan to form a general colonization bureau to issue land certificates and immigration tickets. Debate included fear of abolishing colonization privileges, yet officials say the bureau will cover all Western routes and not reduce business volume.
President Roosevelt asked Secretary Shaw to remain at the Treasury Department until March 4, 1907, and Shaw agreed. Shaw had planned retirement in February, but the cabinet meeting led to an extended tenure of about one year.
Report from Saint Petersburg dated January 16 states ex-Minister Kokovnoff achieved a partial Paris mission. A credit of 50 million dollars was obtained from French banks, with potential increase if needed to support the ruble, classified as a banking operation between the Russian State Bank and French lenders.
Washington dispatch reports Mr. Calhoun the president's special minister to Venezuela has telegraphed from Chicago that he will submit early this week his report on the asphalt controversy. The document is to serve as a basis for resuming negotiations with Venezuela to settle claims. The cable company reports lines to Venezuela are interrupted.
The annual report of the general superintendent of railway mail service shows total miles of service on railroads electric lines cable and steamboats at 584 037 376. The document appeals for a retirement and superannuation fund to aid clerks disabled in duty or worn out through long service.
The piece argues the senate will openly grill Roosevelt Taft Shawnts Stevens and Wallace next Tuesday as part of a so called investigation into interoceanic canal affairs. It suggests the inquiry will reveal bickering and friction rather than substantial charges and notes talk that abolition of the canal commission could end disputes and let the work proceed.
Reports from the South and Yangtze region show strong anti foreign feeling while the government faces pressure from reform efforts and conservative officials. Foreign ministers stand by withdrawal of troops from Chile province, except legation guards, trusting China can protect foreigners if revolt erupts.
In Juneau on Jan 18 thirty five Douglas City shippers voted to telegram the two steamship firms that no contract will be signed unless rates are cut by 25 percent. Only three contracts are current. others await action by Tacoma or Portland with some talk of pooling the issue.
Private advices from Caracas report President Castro will sell the concession for the Guanaioco asphalt lake in Bermudes state to the highest bidder. The New York & Bermudez company lost the concession about a year and a half ago and Ambrose Howard Carner serves as receiver appointed by the federal court to operate the property.
Four hundred men left Kingston on the steamer Tagua heading to the canal zone seeking work. Each man paid $6.25 into the treasury under the immigration protection law.
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