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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
2
King Edward ill six men killed by anew slider in Utah the Moroccan conference dodges dangerous points and a Longworth Roosevelt wedding cuts invitations. Riis stirs senators with talk of a Roosevelt run while Libs win in Britain and a Seattle judge fines a soldier.
Washington reports France has a free hand to implement its plan on resolving the Venezuelan problem while pledging loyalty to the Monroe doctrine. Ambassador Jusserand has final assurances that Paris will not violate Washington’s stance, with Taigny due in New York for talks on Caracas, Curaçao and the naval situation remains unclear.
The December foreign crop report details unseasonably warm weather and high humidity across Europe. Lightly sown crops germinated well, while late sowing was extensive and worrisome. Britain shows a larger winter wheat area but reduced overall acreage. France is average, Germany up to date, Roumania 25 percent short, 1905 crop projected 50 to 55 million bushels, much out of condition with limited export prospects. Russia reports no reliable updates.
Colorado Insurance Department asks all 222 state insurers to swear to answers on campaign fund contributions over the past six years and whether such funds were used for political purposes or to influence legislation. The inquiry also queries if the 1905 legal expenses item included campaign contributions.
The bureau of statistics reports US exports for fiscal year 1905 reached 73 million dollars with imports of 22 million from the Netherlands. Exports to Belgium totaled 28 million while imports from Belgium were 26 million. Copper exports to the Netherlands alone amounted to 20 million. The two countries rank just after the UK Germany and France as markets for US products.
Jacob Panken of New York urged Hebrews gathered in Baltimore on January 22 celebrating Red Sunday to buy lands for arming Russian peasants and workers. He proclaimed the revolution has begun and will not stop noting the people lack guns.
The drydock Dewey, en route to the Philippines, has sent word from San Juan Puerto Rico. The commander reports the vessel at latitude 27.52 north and longitude 48.29 west moving four knots. All aboard are well.
Lane County hopgrowers plan to organize and push legislation to reform inspections and grading, aiming to fix unfair rejections at sale. A state inspector could inspect and brand bales to ensure sales reflect true quality, reducing disputes after bargaining. Echo irrigation project reaches approval, with stockholders forming a water association and directors elected.
The Albany project plans a top state hospital after buying the late Father Louis Metayer's Albany Catholic church residence. Rev. Father Lane, successor to Metayer, will convert the palatial property into a hospital. Portland banker F C Vine previously inherited the estate.
Farmers in McMinnville and Yamhill county plan more time and land for stockraising. Authorities note a shift from grain to meadow and forage crops to support a growing livestock industry amid lean years.
Heavy rains in Grants Pass and Southern Oregon bring the heaviest downpour of the season, raising hopes for large placer gold cleanups. Two carloads of machinery went to Granite Hill mine last week with electric motors, a pump, and hoist. A four inch water stream will be pumped. Local property is being bonded due to a new railroad. One man earned 2000 dollars on 40 acres bought two months earlier.
The Grant county sheriff reports 1906 tax receipts near 70 000, beating the prior best just under 60 000. Despite Lewis and Clark exposition attendance, the district shows improved finances with stockmen confident about the market and cattle prices steady or rising.
Plans by John Yoakam and John Peart outline a ten mile railroad from Coquille up Cunningham's creek road to tap Peart's coal properties with spurs to Simpson company's timber. Work to commence soon, promising access to Oregon timber resources.
Wasco County is blanketed with six to ten inches of snow aiding grain protection from frost. Temperatures hover just below freezing and snowfall is expected to continue, providing a protective layer for crops.
Douglas county circuit court sits in Roseburg while the board of fire underwriters warns all local business owners that their electrical wiring is defective and must be rewired. Local indignation follows as owners insist much condemned work remains of high quality.
Baker City reports ongoing coal famine with dealers expecting a limited shipment next week. Prices are set to jump from 97 and 8 to 10 and 15, signaling harsher shortages for consumers and businesses reliant on coal.
Rev L W Riley was appointed president of McMinnville college by the board of trustees. He previously led the Baptist church in the city from 1901 to 1903 and has served as general missionary for the Oregon State nation. The college had no official head this school year with Professor Northup acting. The new president will start once he can conclude his current duties.
Interior Development Co files to take 10 000 cubic inches per second from the Deschutes River about 31 miles south of the Columbia. Water will be diverted near the 8 Cars Bridge, conveyed by a flume several miles to generate electricity.
The Salem state board of optometry filed its annual report with the governor. The financial statement shows receipts from all sources for the year at $1 244.10 and expenses of $90.13. The board lists 200 members as of January 1, 1906. Members are C. W. Lowe president, Herman W. Barsey and E. O. Mattern.
Governor Chamberlain received a proclamation and Florida governor’s invitation asking Oregon to join the proposed International Isthmication to be held in Tallahassee in 1908. He will urge the next Legislature to consider the invitation.
The Houck Milling company of McMinnville has sent 9,400 barrels of flour to Japan since last August, in addition to meeting local demand.
Market notes list prices across grains fruits vegetables and livestock in Portland. Wheat variety prices range 70 to 75 cents per bushel. oats and barley quoted per ton. hay and fiber prices shown alongside apples pears cranberries and vegetables. Dairy eggs poultry and wool prices follow, with meat prices for beef veal lamb and pork.
Washington January 22 The senate committee on irrigation discussed amending the national irrigation law to place the distribution of the reclamation fund of 32 million dollars under Congress rather than the interior secretary Strong sentiment favored the change and a bill may be introduced this session The panel also examined Heyburns townsite bill and Fulton land condemnation bill for national irrigation projects with constitutional concerns noted
Descriptions from Saint Petersburg claim government laborers are executed by courts martial in groups of three, with killings continuing as comrades await their turn. Reports also allege beatings of girls as punishment amid widespread repression fueling revolutionary anger. grain congestion in southern Russia worsens as authorities focus on suppressing unrest.
Chicago records a 63 degree afternoon the warmest January day since 1876 sparking alarm among gardeners. Sap rising drives buds and early growth across parks as a cold front looming tomorrow threatens potential setback for flowering plants and vines along boulevards.
Adjutant General J A Drain of the Washington National Guard will attend the National Guard association executive committee meetings this week and the national rifle practice board. He and other officers seek to raise annual appropriations from 1 million to 2 million dollars, though chances this session are slim.
Secretary Taft met with the president at the White House and delivered the minority report of the Isthmian Canal Commission. Chief Engineer Stevens authored the report in support of block canals. The secretary said the visit did not involve the Venezuelan question, which rests with State Department officials.
The protected cruiser Denver, detached from the fifth division of the Atlantic fleet, sailed from Culebra to San Juan and will remain in West Indian waters awaiting developments in Venezuela. It will monitor events as tensions rise.
French warships move off Caracas amid a demand for a full apology to M. Taigny. Two more vessels to join, with France seeking a decisive response to Castro's handling of the Franco Venezuelan affair. US officials monitor rising tensions and possible American naval action near the coast. President Roosevelt coordinates with Russell and Root on the diplomatic path forward.
The California Supreme Court ruled the sea wall act valid and ordered State Treasurer Reeves to sign $2,000,000 in bonds for the San Francisco sea wall. Harbor commissioners may issue bonds progressively until the full amount is on the market, enabling completion of the seawall.
Distrust in the capital and memories of last January's grape-saluting incident keep the emperor away from the Epiphany blessing of the Neva waters. This marks the first Epiphany festival in the winter palace era without the sovereign since Empress Anna founded the winter palace in 1732.
Chicago January 20 announcement of the suspension of McReynolds & Co a prominent grain and commission house on the board of trade. The firm will be wound up and exit business with creditors to be paid in full and assets said to equal liabilities. The company ran cash grain and controlled three large elevators.
San Francisco January 20 The California will announce that Brigadier General Frederick Funston will be relieved from command of the Department of California and sent to the Philippines to lead a brigade in Luzon for potential action against China.
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