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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
6
Reports from Los Angeles and Chicago note debates on aviation displays and election results. Other items cover a freight wreck in Illinois, a graft probe in Pittsburgh, timber policy, and shortages rising along rivers.
The schooner San Buena Ventura's seven crew including Captain Paul Rappemundt and his family were rescued after three days at sea. They arrived in San Francisco aboard the Fairhaven, news arriving via signal flags as the steamer entered the harbor. Rescue was led by Second Mate Johann Silverston and four hands in a lifeboat amid heavy seas.
Pekin reports Han Chun and Langobin-sun in Chien tao, Manchuria opened to world trade despite no tariff agreement with Japan. Tariffs on the Corean Manchurian border will be settled soon, the article notes.
The article notes tensions over the opening of several towns including Hun Chun to residence and foreign trade under a prior agreement with China. Corean immigration into Chientao and tariff disputes complicate the plan, with Hun Chun near the Corean boundary and close to Vladivostok highlighting strategic stakes.
Chicago reports coroner Dr. Warren M. Hunter says Stovaine caused the death of John Robrty after surgery for a fractured knee cap. External violence marks were present but not the cause, the physician notes. The death occurred at the county hospital following the operation.
In New London Conn on January 18 William A Bennett placed three sticks of dynamite in his shirt front lit the fuse and was blown to death. Returning from work Friday he gave his wife a bouquet and warned what would happen then demanded money when refused he fired a shot which glanced off a corset steel. He was arrested.
North Sydney January 18 reports a break in the cable linking the island to the mainland at Ba St. Lawrence isolating the islands from regular news and traffic until spring navigation resumes.
In Baker City a major project aims to convert waste water on the Union stage near Sanger into irrigation. The plan would conserve 24 000 acre feet and irrigate about 65 000 acres from Miles east to Goose and Powder river areas, a 30 mile wide land area.
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation line may establish a four mile Coyote Echo cutoff between Pendleton and Umatilla as part of a broader project. An earlier note says 020,000 has been allotted for the edition of curves between Yoakum and a related segment, signaling progress on the O R N improvements.
Pendleton to Walla Walla motor car service to replace the steam link on the Oregon Railroad and Navigation line between Pendleton and Walla Walla. Motor is expected to arrive this month and a Dayton to Wallula service via Walla Walla has been operating for a month with reports of improvement.
The excerpt identifies B. Dixon of Oregon City and secretary Mrs Elia Plank of Woodbarn as part of the local group. The fragment confirms personnel roles within the organization and their towns.
Mill City Mill continues operations despite cold weather and reduced log supply from the North Santiam river log pond, affecting mill work and output.
Samuel Labbe and Son have let the contract for a brick 44 by 100 foot building with full basement in Lebanon. The two story structure will house the furniture and hardware store of the firm.
Jorgh G rents the G C Gowing farm of 120 acres on Prairie creek for 7175 dollars, with acquisition noted in the Wallowa farm market.
Local report notes Borne may develop a steam laundry facility and possibly a creamery, signaling potential new services or industry in the area.
Reports describe damaged dug sections and fires in potato houses as farmers try to save the crop. Potatoes are selling in Salem at 50 cents a bushel, with expectations to fetch 3.38 per what the new crop would bring.
A Lake County venture aims to reclaim about 160000 acres in the Warner valley, a 100 mile long district in the eastern part of the county. The sheltered valley with its own climate supports sheep and cattle across the region.
Twenty Hood River capitalists organized a syndicate to invest in Malhour county oil lands. The group aims to secure 3200 acres in the county's southern region. J H Hibbard travels to Vale Oregon to oversee operations while Sad Setpriest is named secretary and Morse is elected treasurer.
The state advertises bids for constructing a central heating plant at the asylum. Plans were accepted last week and the proposed cost is about 55,000 dollars. Previous bids were rejected for not meeting requirements.
Wheat track prices list Bluestem at 1.21 dollars per bushel and Red Russian around 1.10 to 1.19. Barley at 30.80 to 50 per ton, corn whole 35, cracked 36 per ton, oats No 1 82.50 per ton, and various hay, fruits, vegetables, dairy and livestock prices across the Willamette Valley and Oregon markets.
Secret Service agents capture three men and a complete coin counterfeiting outfit on Bernal Heights near Weeds 30, including dies for coins from 10 cents to $10 and precision lathes. Detectives Reagan O Connell and officers Moffit Nye aided in a daytime raid on a rocky shack, revealing a miniature mint and an elaborate stamping system.
Walter Lonsdale says Cook has cut off communication after December letter from a city in southern Spain. The secretary notes a promise of a long message and a typewritten polar record, but no reply arrives. Dr Cook is accused of insanity by a bishop who links polar loneliness to mental strain and Cleveland reports.
Nine people died and six were injured in a severe New York City snowstorm. The storm ranks among the city’s worst, with extensive snowfall surpassing recent decades. Eighteen thousand workers cleared streets to restore traffic.
The private residence witness, James L., once a San Francisco supervisor, was seen in Rome and in San Francisco on January 17 after a warrant was issued for his arrest in the canoeists case.
District Attorney Blakely issued warrants against ER Jennings and F A Griffin of Columbia National bank along with Max Ledlie Charles Stewart and F F Nicola. They are charged with conspiracy to secure the bank as a city depository and with bribery involving payments to council members.
Jan 15 report from Gel details professional diver Christy fighting an octopus that seized his lifeline while inspecting calstius saplabs near the outer wharf. He severed a tentacle each time and freed himself, though the ordeal left him shaken though not seriously harmed.
Chicago report states John R. Walsh attached to the secretary of settlement his financial troubles and sent it to First Trust and Savings Bank to be held. Chicago notes Walsh backed by $14,039,000 in securities to cover a note of $7,121,887 in exchange for the canceled note. An additional net $600,000 from guarantors is referenced as part of the surety.
A Tokyo dispatch indicates Japan intends to open Port Arthur to world commerce two months ago, but no exact date is given. The goal is to place Port Arthur on the footing of a normal commercial city, not a free port like Hamburg, where goods move in bond.
New York January 15 The International Harvester company plans to distribute twenty million dollars in common stock as a dividend to the holders of its common shares. The distribution will reach all stockholders of record and mark a significant expansion of equity without cash outlay.
Washington January 15 an agreement between the railroads out of Chief and their own in not yet in Conferences between the par ties evolved esd the mediators under the Erdman act have been in progress for three days.
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