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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1907
Page
6
A survey of developments from around the world and economy includes Portugal facing revolution, Japan threatening a boycott of American goods, telegraph wage talks, and protests at The Hague over annexation. Strike activity rises in Rome and New York carpenters threaten action for higher wages.
New York July 2 an attempt to settle the garbage strike by arbitration failed last night Civil service law limits caused workers to stay home and strikebreakers clashed with strikers in the streets Some areas near piles of filth are blocked raising fears of sickness and deaths as doctors warn of public health dangers Police protection is provided for Dr Ben ee and others involved
The Zemtvo congress met in Moscow last week to hint at the next parliament, with elections shaping who sits in. Black nobility and Octoberists performed poorly, showing unfamiliarity with procedure and lack of clear leadership or plans.
The steamer Homer reports that 20 Japanese seal poachers were captured at St. Pauls island by the revenue cutter Perry. Each man was armed with six rounds and surrendered to a government officer. They were placed aboard a schooner towed to Unalaska. No seals were found in the boat and only 12 skins were on the schooner. The schooner was kept outside the three mile limit and another chance was given before confiscation.
Reports say the French squadron from Marseilles collided between the battleship Jaureguiberry and torpedo boat destroyer Pertuy sane with 60 dead or injured. Some later accounts name the torpedo boat Darde as the colliding ship and say the Darde sank. Admiral Foy had no confirmation by 6 p.m. The fleet was en route to Kebijer in Algeria.
Vice President and General Manager Calvin of the Southern Pacific reports after a thorough investigation that there was no organized system of bribes to expedite freight. A single clerk at Sparks, Nevada, apparently bribed a foreman to speed certain cars, but no broader scheme is found.
New York July 2 Labor Commissioner Neil arrived from Washington and spent two hours in conference with the executive committee of the Telegraphers union. Deputy President Keenan indicated both national and local conditions were discussed but did not disclose specifics as union headquarters remained deserted this evening.
Earth tremblings were felt in Portamouth New Hampshire with windows and shelves rattling. Residents reported shocks at intervals up to sunset with about 100 tremors, strongest between 5 15 and 6 45 p m.
Pendleton reports three thousand sheep travel across the Um atilla Indian reservation under a new toll system. The 8 cent per head sheep toll plus 5 cent horse and 10 cent cattle, bond, and Indian escort provoked opposition from most sheepmen who call the charge graft though they support a guardian to prevent grazing and would pay the escort and bond. Joe Connelly owns the flock and C. C. Edwards oversees the crossing.
Encouraging reports on crop conditions point to a large yield, with wheat outlook boosted by rains and absence of the damaging aphis. Last year’s pest reduced heading and caused heavy farmer losses, but current districts show satisfaction. Molalla’s George H. Gregory hails the crop as possibly unprecedented, while apples, strawberries, and cherries also offer bright prospects. Wilson berries sold at $1 per crate locally.
Archie Mason of Mason Davis Co has been informed by William Hogod chief engineer of the Southern Pacific that his bid to build the six mile dike across the Ady swamp lands has been accepted. He plans two large steam dredges by July 10 and aims to finish by year end. The project secures completion of the California Northeastern Railway to Klamath Falls by summer 1908.
Salem report shows the state railroad commission is alerted to flaws in the last legislature's act regulating railroad employes hours. Telegraph operators may be worked 23 hours out of 24 with only a one hour rest after 14, while trainmen receive protection. The issue suggests the law's wording leaves telegraphers unprotected.
The Weston and Athena district in the Walla Walla valley reports a promising wheat season. Fall sowing started on time and thrives. spring wheat lagged but benefited from late rains, and overall acreage is larger than last year.
Pendleton based Cunningham Sheep and Land company sold a wool clip over 150000 pounds to Koeschland Brothers at 18 cents a pound after a pool sale with no higher bid. Wool was sorted and scoured at Pendleton mills. The 183 centa bid was grease basis. The sale clears most of Umatilla county wool.
Oregon City deputy state commissioner of labor C Henry Gram from Portland inspected the Willamette Pulp and Paper Company plant in this city and found life and fire protection for workers to be first class. Gram, president of the State Federation of Labor, announced the assessment.
Indications point to an early opening of ruction work on the Oregon Western Railroad from here to Coos Bay. Concrete abutments for steel bridges on the Y across Elk Creek are in place and the two bridges are in South Drain yards. Machinery is being prepared at the tunnels and work should start in ten days.
Aberdeen County Assessor Carter reports the total value of Grays Harbor mills excluding shingle mills at 896 020 dollars from the returns. Personal property assessments in Chehalis County are expected to rise by about 10 percent.
A shipment of 12000 brook trout and 12000 rainbow trout arrived from the government hatchery on the Clackamas river. Brook trout were set in streams near Fort Columbia and Stevens, while rainbow trout went to a tributary of upper Youngs River running through property owned by Dr Vaughn and C V Brown. Vaughn and Brown plan to ban fishing for three years, feed the fry briefly, and fence off with wire screens portions of the streams where the fish were released.
A trial run on the O R N Co roadbed between Pendleton and Spokane is under way led by M J Buckley. The dusty route through alkali dust and sand causes white coatings on passengers and makes travel uncomfortable in the heat.
Newport and Nye Beach bid to be the state’s top summer resorts as an inspection notes broad improvements. Newport grades streets and builds sidewalks to Nye Beach, easing travel between the two popular seaside destinations.
An inch and a half of rain has saturated the ground, boosting hopes for a record fall grain harvest. Wheat growers anticipate yields of 25 to 40 bushels per acre, potentially the largest on record.
The Portland markets page lists wheat, barley, corn, hay and numerous fruits and vegetables with price ranges. Items include wheat blue stem and red varieties, corn ton prices, hay timothy and alfalfa, berries and cherries by crate or box, turnips carrots beets lettuce onions peas tomatoes potatoes butter and poultry prices, plus dressed veal and beer prices.
Harrisburg reports James Scarlet declares the state will be avenged on those who plundered it. The legislative committee completes a 3.5 month probe into the capitol scandal to be sent to Governor Stuart and then Attorney General Todd. Preliminary findings show nearly 9 million spent on furnishing though building cost under 4 million.
Freight rates across the Mississippi territory jump 5 percent after Western railroads raise carload minimums and adjust classifications. Some carload tariffs may be canceled and commodity rates aligned by class. A Western Classification committee meeting is set for July 16 at Charlev, Miza. The docket includes 425 subjects led by F O Becker. The key issue is revising minimum weights, with a new Western classification to take effect September 1, 1907.
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt ordering Herbert Knox Smith to lead a swift inquiry into telegraph company relations. The probe aims to uncover any law violations, assess wage levels and operating costs, and decide if DOJ action or government control is warranted.
President Cornelius of the Carmen's Nee denies a strike aim and says he plans to return to service with the United Railroads. He notes renewed efforts for settlement and that Building Trades Council President McCarthy asked United Railroads head Calhoun for a conference.
The Japanese embassy has known of the San Francisco police board denial of applications by Japanese to conduct intelligence offices. No official action is expected until the matter assumes a diplomatic shape, when the embassy will take it up.
Despite the steamship overhaul strike in May and heavy rainfall the earth from the Culbra cut in May exceeded 500000 cubic yards. The result is seen as a success due to the efforts of Lieutenant Colonel Goethals and his staff as chief engineer.
The Interstate Commerce Commission eyed a general investigation into freight rates across the Northwest and West if the San Francisco complaint is not dismissed. Spokane seeks a 30 percent cut but fails to prove water competition is not the main factor. Briefs on unearned increments in property values were requested for October 1 with a decision not expected before early winter.
New York June 29. The Harriman Gould and other large railroad systems have placed car contracts in recent days totaling over 15 million dollars with totals near 10 million. Heavy contracts are also expected for locomotives on Eastern lines. Orders include 14 100 freight cars and Harriman lines 6 000 refrigerator cars. The Minconri Pacific has contracted for 7 000 freight cars.
Guthrie Oklahoma June 29. After three days of balloting in the Fifth congressional district Democratic convention a tumult erupted this afternoon. Scott Ferris of Lawton and Marion Weaver of Ada contend for places on the ticket. Ferris claims a nomination by a vote of 115 to, Weaver a plurality of the ballots, Ferris forces walked out leaving Weaver with control of the ballot.
A tornado struck Ulysses Kansas near Topeka causing heavy hail and widespread destruction. Two large houses and many barns were destroyed while three Miller daughters were injured, one seriously, as nearly all town windows were shattered by hail.
About 80 railroad and steel rail officials met at FE H Gary's office to review steel rail quality and consider improvements. The gathering followed railroad criticism of rails then in use.
Helena Mont June 29. The Supreme Court held the estray law unconstitutional for mixing estrays with public domain topics. The ruling affects a Livingston case charging Earlace with stealing a horse from the public range.
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