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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1910
Page
6
Newsitems from diverse regions note beef trust prosecutions in America, river floods in France, and rail disasters in Canada and the United States. Taft gains congressional support for reform while Pinchot is named to a conservation group. Italian and English politics shift with unions and waterpower discussions.
New York January 25 reports show January dividends in stock at $202,032,602 with large portions paid by 150 leading railroads and industrial firms. Total securities backing these payouts amount to about $40 billion, with expected July dividends likely matching or exceeding prior levels and next year’s totals projected higher.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson comments on the widespread boycott of meat products. He notes that many people move from farms to towns seeking food as the nation grows, predicting price reductions and urging measures to increase food production and supply. He stresses that urban areas rely on imports for feeding growing populations. He is asked about strategies to encourage farming in rural areas.
Indianapolis January 25 A United Mineworkers of America meeting will decide the scope of wage demands for coal miners nationwide. The group weighs a proposed six cent per ton increase and how far to press demands in the coming week.
Fragmentary text hints at an unconventional duel or contest initiated by a pistol crack, with themes of machine versus machine and a looming oblivion. Details about participants, place, date, or outcome are unreadable.
Fort de France reports a quake near 4 PM lasting about a minute with no damage observed.
Pendleton hosts the first annual Umatillo Morrow County Poultry association exhibition with judges and a dog show planned. Captain Paul H. Reimers posts a $1,000 cash challenge to any Oregon orcharding operator to best his four year old Chehalem Mountain orchard in a statewide contest.
In Salem a farmer notes difficult estimates as lowland grain freezes. Cold weather is expected to influence next winter’s apple crop and flavor, with overall crop damage impacting harvest prospects.
In Lane County the grain crop suffered some from the cold weather but fruit remains in good shape. Experts expect few if any losses, noting the recent freezing may have caused minor damage to some crops while fruit stands healthy and ready for harvest.
Grant's Pase reports from Josephine County orchards show trees well set for fruit and hops and grain prospects look strong. If conditions hold until May 1, a bumper crop is expected with abundant small fruits as well.
Falla Telephone led the Eagle 1 Point line and has arranged with Pacific Telephone to build to well as to a number of other settlements in that section.
Hood River reports ideal orchard conditions despite cold weather with a bumper apple crop forecast. County Fruit Inspector G R Castner finds very good conditions in both lower and valley districts, while frost continues to affect strawberry heaving.
A daytime excursion saw North visiting Hood River orchards by sleigh. Dr. Coe plans to invest in lands and explore opportunities, with discussions on acreage and development during the trip.
Market values list wheat, barley, oats, hay, fruits, dairy and livestock rates by region. Prices appear for Portland and Eastern Oregon items including oats, timothy hay, clover, apples, pears, cranberries, tomatoes, beets and livestock categories with varied per unit quotes and batch totals reported.
Washington January 24 Genaus Director outlines wage scales for census enumerators across rural districts. Rates vary by region with daily pay between five and six dollars, highest legal rate six dollars, and mixed classifications from F to J plus per inhabitant allowances.
Eyewitnesses across Arizona report rare celestial visitor lighting skies one evening. Initial speculation centered on Halley’s Comet until astronomers at the state university in Tucson confirmed it may be Halley’s, prompting widespread viewing from Flagstaff to Tucson.
Rumors in Paris claim Haakow Siechun dispute details of the roadway project hold up final settlement. The delayed apportionment concerns construction materials and related questions, with no clear resolution reported.
A garbled OCR fragment references a bankruptcy or financial matter involving a person or entity named Wil with unclear context and dates. The readable portion notes financial distress and a possible court or creditor action.
Judge Lacombe denied the request of four men serving a year on Bisckwell's island to appeal, keeping them in jail as the United States Circuit Court here weighs their case.
A French scientist advances the theory that radium is not a metal. He argues radioactivity results from new chemical combinations of other elements, with whberium forming the chief part.
Labor unions and civic groups press a meat abstention movement across cities from Kansas City to Cleveland. Roughly 80 000 people are expected to join the drive with 5500 trades and 13 000 industrial workers aligned to urge a boycott of meat. Citizens in Des Moines Memphis and Baltimore petition while Cleveland sees price cuts and New York shows activity as workers pledge reduced meat consumption.
Sheridan Wyoming January 22 stockmen in the Powder River region report alarm over a shortage of hay feed as erosion impacts flockmasters. About 200 head of antelopes were seen on the middle fork of Powder River between Kayces and Sussex, signaling possible pasture scarcity.
Nicaragua dispatch reports the Madrid government orders arrest of all Conservative leaders in Managua Granada Masaya and Rivas amid a widespread conspiracy crackdown. The note names Benjamin Wincetocoh and Bo oe as among the first Conservatives targeted.
In Washington on January 22 Superior Shackleford denied Foster & for a writ of mandamus to compel action regarding the validity of a six foot billboard ordinance. Petitioners contended the ordinance limited bill boards to six feet, opposing the measure.
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