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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1905
Page
6
A roundup of global events including Russia’s peace envoy Witte, US budget deficit, Norways political tension with Sweden, Potemkin mutiny, Amazon exploration plans, and varied incidents from Utah homesteads to Missouri graft fears.
Seattle July 18 Japanese labor contractors refuse to back the Isthmian commission plan to test labor from multiple nations under a contract. The Oriental Trading company of Seattle proposes supplying 2000 workers from Japan or other nationalities under long term terms, with foremen, but officials doubt feasibility and say no contract decision has been made.
Miners near Fairbanks Alaska appeal to the United States government for protection from armed outlaws terrorizing the district. General Constance Williams is to investigate by War Department order with possible troop dispatch to Tanana country. Telegraph lines are down delaying the inquiry, and the miners fear assaults on banks and robberies along camps and pack trains. The annual cleanup risks being lost to fear and depredations.
Unofficial reports from Tokio on July 18 say General Linievitch commands nearly 400,000 troops in Manchuria and uses water transport to move men and supplies. An officer suggests a large demonstration may be timed to coincide with plenipotentiaries but no immediate aggression is planned. Captain Bougouin plans return to France.
The Roosevelt begins its voyage as Captain Robert E. Peary aims to reach the north pole. Peary and guests sailed down the bay with the ship, then left at the narrows to return to New York by navy tug. He will travel by rail to Sydney, Cape Breton to rejoin the vessel.
Captain John R Sleep of this city rises to acting commander in chief under the G A R following the death of Captain King in Blackmar. Sleep is pension agent for Maryland District of Columbia Virginia and West Virginia and maintains an office in Washington.
Harold Powell of the United States Department of Agriculture in Sacramento reports a demonstration showing ripe fruit remains sound when well refrigerated before shipment and transported by standard railroad refrigeration for 10 to 16 days.
The Columbus Packing company plant on the South Side was destroyed by fire today, causing losses of about 155000. Investigators believe the blaze was incendiary in origin.
Oregon expects a favorable fruit year with high quality fruit and satisfactory market crops. Apples will be half a crop but excellent in quality. other fruits vary from 60 to 75 percent of full yield, with total top yield projected around 120,000 bales, contingent on favorable weather.
Salem State Engineer John H. Kee will be named United States hydrographer with no pay, while the U S topographer will serve the state without pay. State reports will be published in government volumes, ensuring unity and authority for state surveys.
Pendleton A C Ruby Co receives first carload of imported horses from France by express. Mr Ruby travels from Europe with 48 horses including Shires Percherons and coach horses. Additional carloads from France are en route and will reach Nebraska for Midwestern farmers. The horses arrive in fine condition. Plans include showing top animals at the September Lewis and Clark horse show to promote Eastern Oregon blooded stock.
Farmers along the Pendleton Spokane railroad branch plow and clear weeds beside the right of way to stop sparks from locomotives igniting dry grass and ripe wheat. The dry track grass already burns and fields face imminent fire risk, with plowing also exposing ground squirrels burrowing along fences.
Ralph Smith who escaped from the Oregon penitentiary on January 2, 1903 has been located in the Walla Walla penitentiary where he serves a near completed sentence. He was to serve six months more on a three year burglary term from Josephine county and was a trusty when he escaped. An effort will be made to return him to finish his sentence.
Secretary Arthur F. Francis of the Trans Missis sippi Commercial Congress reports Governor McDonald of Colorado will attend Colorado day at the exposition. The date August 22 aligns the congress end and National Irrigation congress start.
C J Reid prominent Milwaukie fruitgrower appointed county fruit inspector for Clackamas County under recent state law. Reid was sole candidate and will receive per diem compensation for time spent on duties.
Pendleton farmers on McKay Creek south of town cut a second alfalfa crop yielding about two tons per acre, slightly higher than the first harvest.
Umatilla Harvest has started in Umatilla county with headers ready to work across the region. The Cold Springs area northwest of Pendleton already has a fall wheat field started, and by next week headers will be common in the northeast and across most of the reservation lands. Weather has been favorable for several months, boosting the prospect of a good yield, especially in the large spring grain crop though hot weather and warm winds could cause some shriveling.
Pendleton reports the Umatilla Indian school is closed due to a measles outbreak. Six ill girls remain quarantined while others await release after recovery. Superintendent McKain postponed extending the term, citing health concerns and student reaction.
Oregon City segment of the Grand Ronde Indian reservation in townships 6 and 7 west ranges 7 and 8 west is offered for sale by sealed bids. Bids accepted October 3 to 10 with opening on October 10. Land sold in separate tracts. Bids filed with the register and receiver of the District land office in Portland.
Extensive improvements at Chemawa School dining hall and kitchen underway with materials delivered. The supply contract awarded to Salem and Portland firms for the project.
Market report lists wheat bluestem and valley prices, barley and oats per ton, hay and fruit box prices, fresh vegetables by item and per unit, Oregon potatoes and butter, eggs, poultry, hops, wool and mohair quotes, dressed beef and veal, pork per pound, and related market notes from 1904. Includes multiple producers and regional variations across Oregon markets.
Judge De Haven rejects motions arresting judgment and for a new trial in Senator John H. Mitchell’s case. Mitchell was not in court when the judge spoke. Thurston seeks more time to prepare a bill of exceptions, with a deadline set for July 31 to file them. United States District Attorney Heney to respond.
Marion Biggs United States land commissioner took the stand in his own defense as the trial of Representative Williamson Dr. Van Gesner and Biggs neared its end. He portrayed himself as innocent and denied involvement in the alleged conspiracy to suborn entrymen to commit perjury despite sharp cross examination by District Attorney Heney.
General W W Blackmar commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic died in Boise Idaho at 5 pm after intestinal nephritis. His wife was with him during illness. The body to be embalmed and sent to Boston home. He arrived July 10 for a Northwest tour of Grand Army posts. His condition was kept private at his wife’s request.
General Blackmar born July 25 1841 in Bristol Pennsylvania enlisted in the Fifteenth Pennsylvania cavalry and joined the First West Virginia. He served with distinction in the Civil War and was promoted to captain on the field at Five Forks by General Custer. He later served as Massachusetts judge advocate general under Governors Long Talbott and Rice and was elected commander in chief at the last National encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic.
The City Record notes the exempt property in New York City is valued above one billion dollars, while taxed real estate exceeds five billion dollars. Estimations suggest the city’s total value surpasses seven billion dollars based on the tax list.
Rain has halted threshing in Indiana as harvest began. Reports from counties show a slump after a two week period of persistent showers, with yields around 20 bushels per acre and corn prospects affected.
July reports from Panama say canal laborers quit in scores due to delayed pay. The exodus leaves crews wandering into banana woods and other tropical areas to escape starvation as compensation issues persist.
Dr. Van Gesner and Marion Biggs deny implied contracts while detailing loans to entrymen to secure timber lands. He describes sheep and cattle conflicts in Horse Heaven and says he consulted Biggs and Barnes before lending, claiming legality if no contract formed before filings.
The Panama Railroad Company and the Pacific Mail Steamship Company lose exclusive freight handling on the isthmus. All carriers will have parity for transit facilities. Bristow urged a first class line between U S Pacific ports and Panama if Pacific Mail withdraws. Government does not expect Pacific Mail to pull its Panama San Francisco service nor to disrupt New York San Francisco merchandise shipments.
In London on July 15 Premier Balfour criticized Field Marshal Lord Roberts's Lords speech arguing against conscription and urging universal training as the alternative. He said he could never accept conscription as a path for England.
Captain Gearing of the U S navy and Master Electrician George Anscom depart Mare Island Saturday to locate remaining wireless telegraphy sites on the coast. A site will be chosen at Cape Flattery or Neah Bay and at Bremerton.
President Palma vetoed congressional action continuing the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, saying the old budget lacked any provision for the sanitation of cities. The move halts funding until a revised plan is approved.
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