Weekly News Of The Week Condensed For Busy Readers
A roundup across politics, industry and disasters. Reports of railroad leadership changes, clashes at Fort Leavenworth, fires in Texas and Illinois, storms in London and Oklahoma tornado destruction, and various political moves in Vermont, Wisconsin, and Congress. Also notes on Stanford rebuilding, Panama, and San Juan docks.
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London
Indiana Board of Health
Gale
Indianapolis
San Francisco
Flood Carves New Channel Threatening Calexico Mexicali
Water from the Colorado river cuts a new 30 foot deep channel through Salton Sink at a rate of about a third mile daily. It relieves pressure on Calexico and Mexicali but undermines a Southern Pacific depot and small adobe houses near Mexicali. Calexico faces uncertain future damage while Mexicali, home to about 500 residents, suffers minor losses. The flood season wanes as the railroad prepares to redirect the river back to its old channel when levels drop to 20 feet, around July 20.
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Imperial
Cal
Colorado River
Salton Sink
Calexico
Mexicali
Southern Pacific Railroad
Gufferer
Imperial Valley
Southern Pacific
Colorado
Standard Oil to Enter San Francisco Water Field
The Bulletin reports Standard Oil plans to challenge the Spring Valley Water monopoly in San Francisco. The Rockefeller concern is suspected of buying Blue Lakes and Sierra Nevada Water & Power, with a price around 5 million dollars. A new system could extend to Sacramento and Stockton, supplying light and power. F A Martell declines to name deal partners or confirm Rockefeller acquisition.
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Bulletin Today
Standard Oil Company
Spring Valley Water Company
Rockefeller
Blue Lakes
Sierra Nevada Water & Power Company
Standard Oil
San Francisco Gas & Electric Company
Gas Corporation
United Railroads
Sacramento
Stockton
F. A. Martell
Undrilled Guatemalan Army Faces Rebels in Guatemala
On the City of Panama voyage from San Jose passengers discuss General Cabrera and his 6000 western troops. Others dismiss the Guatemalan army as undersized and under drilled. Reports claim a rebel division crossed the Mexican border and Salvador supports the revolution, signaling a regional war.
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City of
Panama
George W. Phelps
Guatemala
Phelps
Cabrera
Republic
San Jose
Revolutionary Army
Salvador
Peking
Regulations Are Recast For Merit In Consular Service
Washington July 3 president issues an executive order to regulate the consular service on merit and depoliticize it. Consular officers earning more than 2500 dollars will be filled by promotion from lower grades based on ability and efficiency.
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Wnashington
James town Exposition To Receive Government Aid
The Jamestown Tri CentenniaI exposition will get 1 325 000 dollars in government aid, adding to 50 000 dollars appropriated last year. The senate and house agreed on the laundry civil bill. The 100 000 dollar troop transport item was stricken out but covered by the 12 million army appropriation.
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Washington
Senate
House
Workmen Battle Detectives at Russian Meeting
In St. Petersburg on July 4 detectives disguised as workmen were denounced and nearly beaten to death with knuckles at a workers meeting. They were taken to the hospital in a dying condition.
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St. Petersburg
Oregon Officials Debate Defective Anti Pass Law
In Salem officials wrestle with a flawed anti pass measure lacking an enacting clause. The constitution requires such a clause and the supreme court voids laws without it, leaving the secretary of state to submit measures to a public vote only if petitioned with proper names.
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Salem
Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Salem insurer Traders' Insurance folds insurance canceled
Attorney General Crawford warns all policyholders to reinsure or file claims with the receiver for unearned premiums after Traders' Insurance this state insolvent and under receivership. Suit for a receiver named by state officials due to 50 000 bonds securing policies.
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Salem
Crawford
Traders’ Insurance Company
Oregon
Vinegar Factory Assured for La Grande
La Grande will host a vinegar factory ready to process the fall apple crop. Nearly all stock subscribed, with cash subscriptions near $30,000. Building planned at 45 by 150 feet with cement cellars. Capacity 100,000 bushels per year and output about 300,000 gallons of vinegar, apple wine and cider.
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la Grande
Colony of Poles planned in Lane County
Eugene hosts final talks by Eugene John J von Gortomski of Toledo and W Sacleshkures of Portland representing a colonizing firm. They aim to locate a Pole colony in Lane County with Booth Kelley Lumber Co offering many colonists work in sawmills and logging camps. Others will buy land and farm.
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Lane
Eugene
John J. von Gortomski
Toledo
W.sacleshkures
Portland
Lane County
Booth-Kelley Lumber Company
Grand Ronde Farmers Jubilant Over Wheat Outlook
Wheat growers in the Grand Ronde valley report strong prospects for the season with fall and spring wheats expected to match or exceed last year. Employment appears ample for harvest, suggesting no labor shortage and potential stability if workers stay local.
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Grand Ronde
la Grande
California dealer buys 280 acre Rogue River valley farm
8 G Simon of Northern California buys J Hartley’s Jack Anderson place seven miles northwest of Ashland for 22000 dollars. The 280 acre Rogue River valley farm will be used for stock growing and fruit raising.
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Rogue River Farm
Ashland
Wyas
G. Simon
California
J. Hartley
Jack
Hay Harvest Begins in Marion
Farmers in Marion welcome a break in rain as haying starts with conditions favorable for a large crop. Grain is reported in excellent condition and hopgrowers work to train vines slowed by bad weather. Gardens benefit from late rains.
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Marion
Salem
Southern Oregon Chautauqua Assembly Opens in Ashland
The Southern Oregon Chautauqua Association assembles in Ashland starting Wednesday July 11 for a 10 day program. Organizers report a strong lineup and expect a larger, better gathering than in previous years.
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The
Southern Oregon Chautauqua Association
Shortage of Fruit at Milton Packing House
Fruit packing at Milton’s packing house is nearly at a standstill as the season’s crop matures. Business activity remains minimal with little work available until the new crop ripens.
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Milton
Beet Beet Sugar Plant Prep for Early Summer Run
La Grande-Machiniste at the sugar factory overhaul the mill for a July start to convert beet syrup into brown sugar. Expect six to eight weeks of operation before the fall run begins by mid September due to a forecast heavy beet crop. Manager Bramwell notes 4,400 acres of beets with about 4,000 in good stand, labor shortages limit harvest, about 200 Japanese workers supplement white help. Projected beet yield 35,000 to 40,000 tons with sugar output at least 10,000,000 pounds.
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Bramwell
Labor wages rise with hay work and wheat harvest forecast
The Dalles reports warm weather has spurred hay making with farmhands earning about $2 per day. Labor may tighten when wheat harvest begins late July, with header drivers at $3 daily and separator tenders $3.50 to $4. Ordinary laborers and stackers expect $2 per day as farmers anticipate shortages.
Big Crops in Harney This Season
Burne notes high water and June rains boost Harney County hay with a larger and better crop than five years. Stockmen anticipate extended feeding needs after a severe winter. Grain outlook remains strong with increased acreage and expected heavy yields.
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Harney
Burne
Weather and Crop Outlook Report
The recent mild weather spurs farmers to buy with prospects for an abundant yield. Clover and vetch show strong potential and heavy yields are expected. Wheat damage from aphids is limited to some areas, while fall seed losses were minimal and spring crops look excellent.
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Carlton
Weston Wheat Flourishes After Recent Rains
Weston reports rapid wheat growth in the section following recent rains. Farmers anticipate a good average yield as crops develop quickly under favorable conditions.
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Weston
Portland Markets Report from Wheat to Pork Prices
Market list covering Wheat, Barley, Fruits, Vegetables, Potatoes, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Wool, Mohair, Dressed Meats and Livestock. Includes price ranges for Oregon and regional items such as white feed, red wheat, apples, cherries, beans, cabbage, onions, potatoes, butter, eggs, various poultry, and mutton to pork prices.
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Burbanks
Oregon
Oregon Ranch
Hope
Tsar’s ministers discuss armed suppression of revolution
Reactionaries urge use of troops to dissolve parliament and stamp out unrest as disaffection grows in the guard. A plan to deploy force faces reluctance from Premier Goremykin who seeks resignation, while agrarian reform papers advance in parliament and a Finance ministry section awaits presentation.
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Associated Press
Nicholas
Krasnoyo Selo
Goremykin
Moscow
Kharkov
Saratov
Rostov
Russia
Government Agrarian Project
St. Chineky
Mouromtseff
Department of Agriculture
Ministry of the Interior
Ministry of Finance
US to press Venezuela on American claims after Castro returns
Washington expects General Cipriano Castro to resume the presidency of Venezuela on July 5 and face requests from the United States for settlement of American claims. The State Department, after an ultimatum note from Secretary Hay, will press for adjustments regardless of future Venezuelan court actions. Judge W. J. Calhoun had previously investigated the claims during a visit to Venezuela.
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Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
United States
Castro
W. J. Calhoun
State Department
Hay
Gasoline Shortage Prompts Standard Oil Action
The Standard Oil company issued notices to customers that high grade gasoline testing 74 to 73 degrees has been withdrawn from the market. The move aims to match demand with the company’s capacity to supply. The fuel, used in autos and naphtha launches, can be substituted by common or stove gasoline with engine adjustments.
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Cleveland
Standard Oil Company
New York Teachers Train To Portland Visit
A special train of 125 New York City school teachers arrives in Portland on July 16 morning and departs the same day after a Cascade Locks excursion by rail. V. V. Beard, Eastern passenger agent for New York Central, leads the trip aboard a solid Pullman operated by the New York Central.
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Portland
New York City
Cascade Locks
V. V. Beard
General Eastern
New York Central Lines
New York Central
Hanover Fire Insurance Company Increases Capital
At a special meeting in New York the Hanover Fire Insurance company voted to double capital from 500000 to 1000000 due to losses from the San Francisco fire. New stock priced at 150 per share adds 760000 to resources.
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Hanover Fire Insurance Company
San Francisco
Anarchy in Russian Provinces Rocks Empire
Report from St. Petersburg on June 30 notes growing general anarchy as troops spread revolutionary ideas. The Preobrajensky regiment backs parliament near Peterhof, prompting court fear and a push for a responsible ministry. Protests force clemency actions and trials, while peasants abandon fields and bands roam Altara Tauride and Tula provinces.
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Nicholas
Goremykin
Preobrajensky Regiment
Krasno- Selo
Peterhof Palace
Holy Synod
M. Pobedonostself
Peterhof
Riga
Putiloff Ironworks
Red Cross Thief Accused of Stealing Blankets in Park
San Francisco June 30 John Clark superintendent of Red Cross relief station No 1 and George Bryant engineer at Golden Gate Park儿童 playground were arrested on charges of selling government blankets and misappropriating funds. detectives trailed a junk dealer A Sugger man who sparked the case. Bryant allegedly agreed to deliver 400 blankets with potential for 800 weekly, and Clark received the money in an envelope. 400 blankets were seized as evidence.
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John Clark
Red Cross
Golden Gate Park
George Bryant
Clark
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Suggerman
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Luggerman
Marine Corps Want Wynne to Stay
Captain Robert F. Wynne of the U S Marine Corps sent his formal resignation to Brigadier General George F. Elliott, to be forwarded to the president. A delegation of marines in the New York navy yard and on ships prepared a round robin begging the president not to accept his resignation.
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Wynne
New York
Robert F. Wynne
United States Marine Corps
George F. Elliott
Navy Yard
North Atlantic
London Lancet praises imported meat as satisfactory
An article in the Lancet argues that a large portion of London's imported meat including chilled and frozen meat from the United States and Argentina is more satisfactory than much of the home product despite concerns over disease and cleanliness. It says larger inspection powers should be required at the place of origin.
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London
Lancet
United States
Dewey Leaves Singapore For Subic Bay Dockyard Site
A naval message from Commander Hosley reports the drying docking ship Dewey departed Singapore today en route to the naval station at Olongapo in Subic Bay, about 40 miles north of Manila, to establish the permanent dock location.
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Subig Bay
Manila
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