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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1908
Page
3
Washington news notes the naval conference reconvening to push battleship plans with President Roosevelt demanding results before adjournment. Observers expect possible abolition of the general board, though opinions among attendees vary on the idea.
The secretary of the interior approved raising Umatilla Water Users Association stock from 9000 to 22000 shares to match 22000 acres. The capital stock rises from 540000 to 1320000 dollars, with each acre having one share and a par value of 60 dollars.
Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Labor William R. Wheeler expects the United States to see the greatest immigration wave in history over the next year. He says Europeans who fled to Europe during hard times will return along with new migrants, with 600,000 return tickets held by New York steamship firms. He predicts most migration will head toward the Pacific coast in search of opportunities.
Dr. Harvey Wiley of the Department of Agriculture concludes that benzoic acid and soda must be excluded from foods after years of testing. He reports the preservatives caused metabolic disturbances and injury to digestion and health in his poison squad.
Washington July 24 arrangements are being perfected for the installation of a post office on every ship in the United States navy. Authorized at the last session of Congress enlisted men on each ship may be appointed postmaster and assistant postmaster with annual pay increases of 500 and 300 dollars respectively. Bond of 100 dollars required.
The balloon and frame of Captain Baldwin's dirigible were shipped from New York and are expected at Fort Myer. Assembly must be completed by July 25 under the government contract. Lieutenant Fowlers, supported by a ten-man Signal Corps aeronautics balloon squad, prepares for tests within the next month.
In Narragansett Pier the monetary commission outlined a plan for a subcommittee to travel to Europe in August. The probable members include Senator Aldrich, Hale, Daniel, and Paggett with Burton of Ohio as the fifth member, already in Europe.
Senator Owen of Oklahoma will be a respondent in a suit in Oklahoma courts due to July 2% to set aside government claims that Indian land conveyances were fraudulent. Theodore N. Barnsdale, Pittsburg oil and gas speculator, and nearly every notable Oklahoma figure are to be included in the litigation.
July 22 instructions sent to the army construction quartermaster in San Francisco invite bids on 30 days notice for the Fort Mason Fort Washington supply shipment station project. P J Carlin Construction Co of New York won the contract but did not sign.
The army reports possible wireless station setup at Nome and Fort Gibbons Alaska this year. The steamer Ohio delivered cargo in good condition including gear for Fort Gibbons. Nome station gear damaged by prior flood, but efforts expected to assemble working instruments for installation. The War Department praises wireless station work. A Farrallones station linked with St Louis for 53 hours beyond Honolulu, 1460 miles away, with clear signals.
A national campaign to attack the house fly and mosquito aims to help communities and states rid themselves of pests. State control is advised for mosquitoes due to migratory swarms, while local boards handle flies. Separately, Bishop Codman Potter of Cooperstown New York died after a long illness from embolism and liver trouble. Arrangements for funeral plans are in progress with a public service likely at Grace Church in New York.
Bids opened at the navy department for construction of drydock No. 2 at Puget Sound yard. Congress appropriated 2 million dollars. Two dock lengths were proposed 83 feet and 740 feet with bids from Cassey Lohse Winters Seattle Westlake Conae Seattle Erickpos Seattle Jack Black Masonry St Louis and Puget Sound Bridge Dredging Seattle.
Washington July 21 The last session of Congress appropriated 1 008 397 543 56 dollars and contracts authorized set future needs at 49 443 750 bringing the total expense for the session to 1 057 841 293 56 dollars as announced after the session.
A joint board of the War Department and the Bureau of Forestry orders a timber preservation program on military reservations. The plan allows beneficial cutting while safeguarding remaining trees, keeping War Department control and leveraging Forestry Bureau expertise.
Attorney General Bonaparte met with President Roosevelt in Oyster Bay on July 21 to discuss the prosecution of the paper trust. He said in reply to questions that the only trust he knows about is a vicious reporter trust of Oyster Bay.
Judge Martin Knapp chairman of the interstate commerce commission said he has not been officially informed that the transcontinental railroad interests will contest the commission decision in the lumber rate cases. He has heard indirectly they are considering such a course.
The treasury department notified W. M. Geddes currency distributing officer for the exposition company that the appropriation of $600,000 for the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition in Seattle is now available.
Washington on July 21 The state department demanded the Persian foreign office to take up American grievances for the protection of American lives and property at Abriz.
July 22 reports the navy department accepts the new Montana battleship. Captain Reynolds assumes command, signaling readiness for service.
Chicago July 22 The court of appeals will report at 10 30 am whether Standard Oil Indiana must pay the 29 240 000 fine imposed by Judge Landis in the supreme court decision. The outcome appears likely to affirm the original verdict and deny a new trial. The ruling was awaited after a day of speculation among counsel for both sides.
Two masked armed men held up the Likely and Alturas stage near Likely Nevada. They forced the Wells Fargo messenger to drop the payroll box believed to contain gold for Alturas. Passengers escaped unharmed as robbers fled into brush. Alturas sheriff and posse pursue.
San Francisco July 22 three affidavits were filed renewing the fight over defense claims of bias against Judge Lawlor The motion seeks to transfer Ruefs trial on bribery charges to a different court citing immunity contract and alleged prejudice by the judge
The steamer Maracaibo arrived from Puerto Cabello with Charles W. Vogel, surgeon in the U S health and marine hospital service, aboard to study bubonic plague. Puerto Cabello refused entry while rumors say Caracas and La Guayra see renewed outbreaks.
Three armed men stormed the Jamaica Plain Boston saloon on July 22, firing heavy revolvers. They seized cash, then fled as a man lay dead, another dying, and a third severely wounded. Police investigated the raid as a violent armed robbery with multiple casualties.
The Edwards cotton mills in Augusta resume full time today after a half time layoff since March 1. About 1200 workers are employed across all departments.
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