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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
2
Mrs. Frank J. Gould sues for divorce. Persian conflicts worsen as Tehran violence continues. Mexican rebels take Viesca and troops are sent. Bryan woos Democratic nomination while Taft witnesses Yale race. Various accidents and economic woes spark turbulence across the Americas and Europe.
El Paso reports 1500 troops to Torreon to guard the city against revolutionists. Mexicans flee with families to the United States while guards patrol in Chihuahua. Revolt forces reportedly control Matamoros and Tor reaon rail lines are disrupted as reinforcements move from Mexico City north.
John W. Gates famed for the Bet You Million project visited St. Charles and spent five hours in town. He kissed his mother, tipped the barber, showered coins to street children, bought a $25,000 stock farm for a friend, and invited a son to join him in Europe before leaving for Chicago with Mrs. Gates.
Captain Porter cites the worst Behring Sea ice in years delaying returning ships. The steamship Victoria arrived in Seattle with 62 passengers and 650000 dollars in gold after a voyage from Nome described as an unprecedented battle with ice. Large Arctic bergs were found in 65 feet of water, packed near the steamer’s stack.
A mass Republican gathering in Lisbon led by Bernardino Machado passed resolutions calling for a vigorous investigation into money advances to the royal family and misuse of public funds tied to the late war era. Police surrounded the venue but did not interfere with speakers.
Secretary of State Root visits William Muldoon’s health institute in White Plains for a short course of medicine, ball throwing, brisk walking, riding, cold baths and plain cooking. He sought benefits after a prior treatment and plans annual sessions.
Official returns from the election indicate Chamberlain with a 1 522 plurality over Cake for United States senator. County canvasses are still being corrected with Crook County adding 100 votes to the Democratic incumbent. Total ballots cast near 115 000 and county reports vary on exact totals. The largest tally was for senator while party strength aligns with congressman outcomes, noting Roosevelt’s larger lead four years ago.
Articles filed in county records reveal the Astoria Seaside Railroad and Telegraphy company is incorporated with capital stock of 2,000,000 dollars in 200,000 shares of 10 dollars each. Principal office in Astoria, aims to build an electric railroad and telegraph lines from Astoria to Tillamook via Warrenton Hammond and Seaside, plus docks elevators and warehouse facilities and steamer service on regional rivers and bays.
Grants Pass reports Judge Jewell of the Josephine county court has ordered all saloons closed in the county starting July 1. Dealers have been notified and few objections are expected. Ten city saloons and most mining camp outlets plan immediate closure as stock is sold off.
Beatrice Nebraska reports that the Boue river rose rapidly after a two inch rainfall and a cloudburst, with seven inches total precipitation. Water covered West Court street for blocks forcing thirty families from low lying homes and flooding Union Pacific tracks eight feet deep.
Salem notes that Robert G. Morrow’s election to circuit judge in Multnomah county creates a vacancy as supreme court reporter, a job he has held for years. Four to five candidates seek the post, which the supreme judges assign. The reporter handles arranging copies of decisions for the printer and writing syllabi. Compensation runs about $750 yearly for $500 per volume. The work does not interfere with private practice.
Cleveland reports Congressman James S. Sherman remains in stable condition after a Sunday rest period. No changes to his hospital treatment or care plan have been announced, and officials say his status shows no new developments as of Monday.
Portland report states St Johns will go dry per last election. Judge Gantenbein in circuit court yesterday morning upheld county judge Webster and commissioners Lightner and Barnes in dissolving the temporary injunction that barred declaring St Johns and University Park dry until a court hearing.
The mid summer meeting of the State Horticultural Society and Cherry Fair will be held at The Dalles on June 30 July 1 and 2.
Burns reports heavy rains have improved the wild hay crop and grain in Harney County. More people are farming this year, turning sagebrush into grain fields orchards and alfalfa. The Carey act tract of 60 000 acres held by William Hanley and Portland investors is being contested by Pacific Livestock in the general land office as desert land. If reopened for settlement it could raise county population by thousands and cultivate prime Harney valley land.
At Villard hall University of Oregon Eugene Bert W. Prescott of Baker City took first place in the Failing Beekman prize oratorical contest earning 150 dollars. Miriam Vanters of Portland won second for the Beekman prize of 100 dollars. Prescott is president of the associated students and had previously won the intercollegiate contest while Vanters is editor of the Oregon Monthly.
Work starts on the W H Bair warehouse in Canby. The 50 by 100 foot structure includes a concrete cellar two floors and frost proof paper lined walls. It joins four similar warehouses, boosting Canby as a key Southern Pacific market hub in the region.
A historical price listing shows Wheat-Track grades at 86¢ to 90¢ per bushel and 26 to 30.50 per ton for millstuff. Barley and oats range from 12¢ to 28.50 per ton, with hay prices in Willamette and Eastern Oregon from 12 to 18.50. Meats list hogs, veal, mutton, and poultry prices per pound or per dozen, while produce includes Oregon potatoes, oranges, lemons, and bananas with crate and box rates.
El Paso report in El Correo says an army estimated up to 7000 men moves on Torreon in Coahuila. Banks in Torreon include Banco Minero de Chihuahua and Banco Nacional de Mexico. town houses about 25,000 residents.
A tornado struck Clinton Minnesota at 5 25 yesterday afternoon killing seven people and injuring twenty five. Twenty houses a printing office and two churches were blown down. A Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul mixed train derailed 15 cars plus a passenger coach with 17 people. Father Keavey of Graceville Minnesota among the injured. News reached nearby towns and aid rushed in.
Detroit police say they are tracking Mrs. Belle Gunness of La Porte Indiana in a string of murders. They report two young women Lulu Raymond and Grace Benson in custody confirmed Gunness is alive after her burned body was found among ruins. They named others who allegedly know she is alive.
A bomb destroyed a lavatory in a Barcelona public square as a procession passed. Two people were seriously injured and many others slightly injured or crushed in the ensuing panic. A policeman suffered substantial injuries from flying wreckage amid a large crowd of women and children.
Lincoln Neb June 20 The tax able property of Mr and Mrs William J Bryan real and personal listed by the assessor at 84500 Mrs Bryan owns 50 acres of real estate Colonel Bryan 87 acres total 137 acres This is valued at 20125 The residence is returned at 21000 the Commoner at 19000 and personal property not mentioned above at 12500.
In Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 29 Congressman W W Kitchin was nominated for governor on the 60th ballot at 6 o clock Saturday night by a majority of 60 votes in the Democratic state convention.
Las Vacos across the Rio Grande from Del Rio reports its second battle of the day as 150 revolutionists raid Mexican cavalry camps, seize horses, fire on ammunition wagons, with over 3000 shots fired and several killed. Firing echoed into Del Rio. Viesca was captured last Thursday with casualties.
Del Rio Texas reports that revolutionists and Mexican regulars fought across the river yesterday with several killed on both sides and two Mexican officers seriously wounded. Communication is cut off as authorities block river crossing. In Las Vacos near the border 40 to 50 were killed and the Mexican commander badly injured.
Colored voters nationwide plan a conference in Denver on July 7 to consider political affiliations and aim to influence states where the black vote holds power. They will memorialize the Democratic convention to uphold civil rights and justice for soldiers, and discuss possible nominations or direct support for the Denver nominee.
The body of Mrs. William D. Watkins was found in the West Naples canal near Long Beach California. The seven year old Eva Watkins body is missing with the mother believed to have drowned after the child slipped into the water. The horse and bag were left near a signboard as the pair started from home early yesterday.
In Duluth Minnesota on June 27 Elevator D of the Consolidated Elevator Company burned, estimated loss one million dollars for the building and contents. An adjoining dock and warehouse of the Northern Pacific railroad sustained thirty thousand dollars in damage. The elevator stored 300000 bushels of wheat 90000 bushels of flax and 7000 bushels of barley. Buildings and grain were fully insured and the fire origin could not be determined.
Ten departments of the Homestead steel works in Pittsburgh will reopen tomorrow, the first Saturday in three months. The move will add an extra day's pay to about 2000 workers. A near total resumption across the works is expected next week.
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