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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1906
Page
6
A scattered digest notes rumors of a massacre of Jews in Warsaw, Russia, major American influxes to London, grand jury in Denba, insurance rate legality disputes, and political bids by Bryan. It lists foreign tensions, trials, New Zealand premier’s plea to Roosevelt, finance strains in Russia, and various U.S. policy items including rail, navy, and law passages.
Washington reports the Fifty ninth congress ends its first session with votes on key measures. Major items include railroad rate and pure food bills, stronger laws, witnesses immunity, denatured alcohol tax repeal, Panama canal lock type, consular reforms, and near 900 million dollars in appropriations. Naval budget shifts and Niagara Falls preservation also featured. San Francisco relief and Jamestown grants listed among appropriations. Private pension bills pass.
Washington reports the Heyburn 28-hour livestock bill became law on June 29 after presidential signing. The Agriculture Department will issue permits to shippers under the new terms, with longer than 28 hours allowed only by department authority for certain cases. Modern, well-fed stock in transit are unaffected.
Secretary Shaw stated that the deficit for the previous year was about 18 million on ordinary expenses after excluding 6 million in Panama canal costs, while last year’s total deficit reached 24 million. This year shows a 25 million surplus plus 18 million spent on the canal, yielding an excess of revenues over ordinary expenses of 43 million and a net improvement of 61 million over 1905.
The battleship Oregon will be put out of commission for two to three years for a complete overhaul at Puget Sound navy yards. The Navy Department received estimates totaling 975000 dollars, to be reviewed by the general naval board. About 500000 dollars would cover general repairs including deck work and plate replacements.
London July 9 The Admiralty plans faster cruisers to protect British commerce after recent maneuvers. Existing ships have too large coal capacity and are useless for long missions. The proposed cruisers will carry only a few heavy guns.
Secretary Bond endorses a circular inviting designers and shipyards to submit plans for a 20,000-ton battleship authorized by Congress. The gavel bureaus are ordered to prepare comparable plans for side‑by‑side evaluation.
A joint Chicago Commercial Association and Illinois Manufacturers' report reviews packing plants. It notes some factories up to date while others run in old, expanding spaces with porous hygiene. Dressed meat and lard are wholesome. canning departments are fairly clean but nutrition-lacking in some van products.
The general navy board and Rear Admiral Evans plan extensive North Atlantic maneuvers with 16 battleships, the largest U S fleet ever assembled. A new summer feature tests ship evolutions without signals to train crews for battles with smoke or damaged signaling.
Secretary Taft plans a westward inspection tour in October to Fort Riley Fort Leavenworth and Fort Sam Houston San Antonio. He aims to review the general staff plan for large brigade posts and may approve additional posts at American Lake Washington Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming Chickamauga and other Middle States sites.
Federal warrant issued by U S Attorney for Carrie Nation charging her with sending obscene matter through the mails in her temperance Hatchet publication. Nation lecturing in Texas. officers alerted to arrest her. Hatchet issue contained a lecture to young men and boys.
London on July 7 reports a large signatory effort by British MPs to a message to the Russian parliament. The note extends congratulations from the oldest to the youngest legislature and hopes members will attend the international arbitration conference at the end of July in London.
Washington July 10 Speaker Cannon blocked the Hansbrough bill to divert 1,000,000 from the reclamation fund to drain private swamps in North Dakota. The measure had passed the Senate and was backed by a House committee. The West, outvoted by the South, must unite to resist future drain bills and defend the fund.
July 10 Denver reports cloudbursts and lightning tearing through the region. A 10 foot wall of water surged Dry Creek flooding bridges and injuring two boys who were rescued. Boulder saw a six foot water wall wash over Pearl Street as Sunshine railroad line was destroyed. Florence endured a bridge collapse at Rockvale and a lightning strike hit the Carnegie library in town. Fay Powers, 17, was killed by lightning near Colorado Springs.
Secretary Wilson arrives in Chicago to confer with meat inspectors and superintendents about the new meat inspection law. About 30 officials from cities with government inspection are to report, with conferences starting tomorrow to cover all phases of the service.
Salvador reports indicate a concession and subsidy will authorize extension of the Pan American railway into the country. J. M. Neeland, vice president and general manager, travels to Central America and has assurances the Salvador concession will be granted once Guatemala’s disturbance settles.
Dr James A White in charge of the marine hospital here states there is no yellow fever in New Orleans and no fever existing in the city or vicinity as far as the surgeons at the marine hospital are aware.
Chicago reports July Fourth fatalities and injuries mounting with nearly 100 hurt and two deaths from explosives, plus many more nationwide. Cannon crackers, stray bullets and torpedoes caused most injuries in Chicago, followed by toy pistols, cannons and revolvers.
Count Tolstoi in an interview from Yasenya Polonia criticizes the Russian parliament as irrelevant and unoriginal. He compares it to provincial fashions and complains that representatives act beyond their level, failing to solve issues affecting 140,000,000 people.
President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay outlines his approach to big business. He says the government should curb corporations when needed but warns against anger or hatred toward owners. He urges support for decent men and firm opposition to those who act unethically regardless of wealth.
Officers tear out gambling den assets at West Baden and French Lick hotels. Paraphernalia fill two freight cars bound for Paoli as sheriff seizes 82 slot machines 10 roulette tables four poker tables and other casino equipment.
In the Caucasus the military situation grows grave with widespread disaffection among troops including Cossacks. Two infantry battalions and four machine guns are sent to Batoum to quell mutiny as murder robbery and lawlessness rise. Thirty five newspapers have been suppressed in trans Caucasia over five months.
New Orleans reports from the state board of health state yellow fever has appeared in Cuba. Officials issued the notice today as investigations continue into the outbreak and its implications for travel and trade.
Reports from Tokyo on July 6 describe fierce fighting across Vladivostok with loyal troops unable to seize key positions. Rebels control the battery, prisons, and city stores while mutinous Russian troops on the Manchurian border show growing revolutionary influence.
In San Francisco on July 6 Bay City saloons reopened for the first time since April 18 with about 600 licenses. Crowds filled resorts but no serious trouble by noon. Extra police guarded blocks and arrested a few for drunkenness at the main station. Chief Dinan pledged orderly enforcement and swift action for intoxication cases.
July 6 report shows 19 new cases since July 4 midnight and 10 deaths in Manila with 28 cases and 19 deaths on July 4. Two American deaths noted. US residents mostly in native Manila areas. Health bureau bans certain foods. doctors report progress, weekly totals 116 cases and 99 deaths through July 4.
In Topeka on July 6 delegates ended a lengthy speechmaking session with a party ticket decision by a 64 to 68 vote. Horace Keifer of Leavenworth was named governor by acclamation and J. A. Wright of Smith County was chosen for lieutenant governor after portions of the Congressional committee were named.
Philadelphia July 6 Chinese Hip Sing and On Leong tongs clash again in Chinatown. Four men shot in a fusillade. three Chinese victims and Frederick Poole among the wounded. Poole, longtime head of Christian missions there, sustained a bullet wound in the arm.
St Petersburg reports that workers on the Siberia Southwestern and Caucasian railroads are ready to strike and Black Sea port longshoremen will join the action, potentially halting traffic and port operations.
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