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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
3
Washington July 3 report states the public debt after cash in treasury totals 938,132,409 at June 30 1908 up 1,793,794 from May. It lists interest bearing debt 897,303,990 and other categories with a large cash balance of 389,557,993 after liabilities.
Washington reports under Taft direction the president appointed M W Cameron Forbes of Massachusetts as vice governor and secretary of finance and justice of the Philippines. Gregorio Arenata Rafael Palma and Newton Gilbert named as Philippine commissioners awaiting Forbes arrival aboard the Korea around July 13.
From the treasury viewpoint the just closed fiscal year was satisfactory. Since mid October a money stringency caused a revenue decline, but June shows a surplus of nearly 4 million dollars. June is normally a surplus month as the fiscal year ends and appropriations near exhaustion.
On July 3 New York navy yard officials restarted work for furloughed and many additional mechanics. The move coincides with new fiscal year funding and accelerates construction on the battleship Florida with about 5,000 workers at the yard set to take on full workloads.
In San Francisco on July 3 two fleet captains may be retired by the board of rear admirals next Friday. The board meets Thursday to choose officers for the retired list and will send its report to the secretary of the navy the next day. The report will be published to ease officers' anxiety. Under compulsory retirement the personnel act of March 3, 1899 allows three quarters sea pay of the next rank.
San Francisco July 1 M Arakawa Japanese minister to Mexico arrived aboard the Tenyo Maru on the way back to his post He said Japan plans a great reception for officers and men of the American fleet Arakawa downplays the Chinese boycott calling it a merchant’s quarrel and not materially affecting Japanese trade in aggregate
Augusto Durand, leader of a recent failed revolution against Peru, arrives in Valparaiso from Iquique. He accuses the Peruvian government of deceit in elections and warns that Peru could be converted into a Yankee colony, posing a grave danger.
Officers at Fort Sam Houston report no orders to march to the border amid reports of a northern Mexico revolution. The general consensus among troops is that federal forces will not be needed and preparations are not underway.
Secretary of the Interior James R. Garfield, who arrived aboard the battleship Alabama to study Hawaii’s commerce and industry, departed Honolulu yesterday aboard the protected cruiser St Louis bound for San Francisco.
Washington reports the Persian shah has announced a general amnesty to restore calm in Tehran after recent riots. The cable to General Mortesa, the Persian minister, confirms the move.
Albert Brown, a 23 year old African American man, was executed by hanging in the jail yard after President Roosevelt refused to grant a stay. He had been convicted of killing his younger brother Harvey in a dispute over a girl.
Washington June 30 Commissioner Lane of the Interstate Commerce Commission reports railroads not tied to coal steel or lumber are doing well though not as strong as last year. They plan no wage or freight rate cuts for three months, signaling expected steady business. He notes gains for Lehigh Valley in five month reports and speeds toward improved conditions with ongoing roadbed and equipment maintenance amid ready funds for legitimate railroad investment. He credits the railway rate act for reducing rebates and discrimination.
A Coalinga ranch girl aged 18 was seized during a dawn raid by two desperadoes. The girl guided the bandits to valuables, was later freed as pursuers cornered Ross Rogers at Jacks Springs. Sheriff Chittenden urged restraint as Loveau escaped and was pursued.
Washington reports Governor Campbell of Texas assuring the Federal Government that Texas will do all in its power to prevent violations of neutrality laws amid disturbances along the Texas Mexican border. Las Vacas near Del Rio opposite Texas has been attacked, prompting Atlee to ask Texas to use every means to curb violations as requested by the Mexican government.
A board of paymasters at the Brooklyn navy yard will test various chewing tobaccos to determine the best for the United States Navy. Sailors from ships at the yard assist as tasters in a week long conclave to decide the contract for 100000 pounds of tobacco.
Gifford Pinchot chief of the forest service departed Washington on his annual western trip. He will visit Portland for two days in July then proceed to Seattle and make a brief stop at Spokane.
The forest service announces appointments on national forests. T. F. Cadle is named assistant forest ranger for Fremont National Forest in Oregon. E. F. Ping and Tony Locke become forest guards on the Clearwater National Forest in Idaho.
Berlin July 1 The trial of Prince zu Eulenberg for perjury and subornation of perjury in last year’s scandal continued in private hearings. The prince pleaded not guilty claiming Munich witnesses were bribed or mad. Baron Alphonse de Rothschild testified first. the prince fainted during the afternoon and was taken to Charity Hospital where he is held.
A Chicago report notes a total of 195 million dollars in semi annual dividends from railroads banks and large industrial firms will be paid nationwide today. The influx is seen as sparking investment and improvement with railroads likely to secure funds for projects and employment rising as money remains plentiful, much of it in gold.
Charles Green a 15 year old boy dies at the Detention Home in Los Angeles while holding a letter from his father serving a five year term at San Quentin. Curtis Wilbur of the Juvenile Court arranged for the letter delivery after learning the boy was begging for it and tuberculosis hastened his condition.
In Grand Junction Colorado on July 1 Steve Adams defense counsel asked the court to allow subpoenas at state expense claiming lack of funds. The defense warned the state would bear the burden if expenses were not covered and that most witnesses could then not be produced.
Fort Smith Ark July 1 in a fight Monday night between a posse and three men who escaped from jail at Sliger Okla Sunday one outlaw and a member of the posse were wounded the fugitives are intrenched in a cave
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