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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
2
A scattered digest notes Rotterdam bans on anarchist meetings in the Netherlands, beef prices rising in Chicago, Croker active in Ireland, and unrest from Cleveland to Portland. Derailments, port strikes, and battles over disarmament touch Washington to Paris, with labor disputes and political ambition shaping events.
W A Forgey a strike breaker for United Railroads fired on pursuing union sympathizers at Van Ness and K streets fatally wounding bystander Francisco Forgey and injuring Thomas Poe a structural ironworker. Blomberg the Humane Society officer returned fire. Cars operated 6 am to 8 30 pm with expansion plans and a rising daily passenger count despite the strike.
Avastin, Texas June 3. Waters-Pierce Oil of Missouri is found guilty of violating Texas anti trust laws and fined 1 623 900 with possible ouster. State seeks receiver and restraining order. Receivership hearing set for June 8 after three weeks of trial. Defense seeks new trial and possible Federal court appeal.
William D Haywood was struck by sudden illness on Saturday morning and could not appear in court in Boise. His trial for the murder of ex Governor Steunenberg was adjourned to Monday. He briefly attempted to dress but grew dizzy and returned to bed. counsel said he would likely attend Monday, with a recess to 11 o clock observed.
The Secretary of the Interior restores certain surveys in Washington to the public domain under the Yakima irrigation project. Lands listed in township ranges will not be subject to settlement until 80 days after the prescribed publication date.
In St. Petersburg a special Holy Synod session tried five priests who refused to attend the Douma session that passed a resolution praising the Emperor after his escape. Letters explaining their refusal to join radical parties were read, provoking anger among senior church members. Severe disciplinary measures are expected.
In St Louis on June 3 consumers faced beef price increases of 2 to 3 cents per pound as packers and livestock dealers clash over government inspection after slaughter. The gains followed a 2 cent rise by packers on beef carcasses the previous day.
From Oran reports dated June 3 claim the pretender to the throne surrounded and annihilated the sultan faced and two Kaids were killed. About 300 women were captured in the clash.
Salem-Breese Gibson, a Polk County farmer, carved a wooden goat from a rough barked trunk. Sawing the trunk revealed a goat silhouette with realistic features including legs and head. The piece, placed in the Salem Board of Trade quarters on State street, draws wide attention alongside the Board’s stuffed goat.
Capitalists plan a condensed milk factory in Albany with 10 000 daily output at about 76000 dollars. Local businessmen would subscribe 10000 dollars in stock to secure the venture. Outside capital backs the project, with secrecy on the chief proposer. State Senator Miller Dr Tamasie and Dairy Commissioner Bailey spoke at an Alco Club meeting. Stock subscriptions were to be taken the next day and plant work could begin soon.
Governor Chamberlain announced the Oregon Forestry Commission appointees Leonidas S. Hill of Eugene E. P. Sheldon of Portland and Bartrum United States Superintendent of Forestry of Oregon. The commission will meet in Salem on June 5 to organize.
The Capitol Build Commissioners awarded the construction of the new wing of the state insane asylum to Weiss and Maurer for $91,895. Other bids ranged to $102,000, with Southwick at $96,778 Eley at $99,280 and Erixon at $102,000. The wide spread among bids is noted as remarkable and the project stands as the largest state building contract this year.
The Western Oregon Lumber Manufacturing Company of Saginaw files a complaint against Southern Pacific for raising lumber shipment rates from 1.50 to 2.50 per ton between Saginaw and Ashland. C B Buchanan & Co of Cornelius charges discrimination in car furnish. The commission will investigate both complaints.
The Pacific Railway and Navigation Company contracts three 150 foot steel bridges to the American Bridge Company. Deliveries due by August 1 with Robert Wakefield to erect the structures crossing the Kitches, Wilson and Miami Rivers on the main line to Tillamook. Total cost about $60,000.
Salem Governor Chamberlain announces the Portage Railroad Commission personnel H F Allen of Allen and Lewis Portland W J Mariner of Blalock Joseph T Peters of The Dalles Seagubers of the Open Diver Association all named to the new body in a formal proclamation.
Portland rushes work on the Oregon Electric line with 800 men and 150 pramename at work between Portland and the River lot. The Wilsonville bridge piers advance and 700 tons of steel for the superstructure ready to erect. Rails, wires and materials are laid along Salem to Portland as electric trains are eyed for October.
Citizens of Eugene plan a formal opening of Hendricks Park in early June. Roads into the park are complete and a new water source from a hilltop well has been secured. Ex-Mayor Wilkins, park board chair, praises the park's beauty and scenic views.
Passenger tariffs along the Astoria and Columbia River line have been materially lowered by the railroad commissioner. Most stations between Goble and Astoria see fare cuts of 5 to 25 cents. Tickets from Astoria to Seaside drop to 50 cents from 75 cents. Tariff revisions equalize rates across the line.
Machinery for a new sash and door factory has arrived and nearly all is ready for operation. The building sits on a lot donated by the Commercial Club, covering 80 by 140 feet, and will be operated by electricity supplied by the Willamette Valley Company.
The Portland Markets listing shows wheat at 86-87c, oats around 28-30c, barley 22-24.50 per ton, corn whole 26, hay prices from 17 to 23 per ton, and fruits including strawberries 15-22c per pound with various apples and oranges noted. Fresh vegetables cover cabbage to 3-34c per pound, with butter and eggs priced by creamery and grade, and meats and poultry listed with live and dressed figures.
General Baron Kuroki and staff greeted Chicagoans at a banquet of 50 with lavish Japanese decor and a no expense spared approach. He paid silent tribute to Lincoln at Lincoln Park, placing a wreath before the statue as crowds cheered. An early morning call on baseball fans led him to laud the American game and express intent to promote it in Japan. He plans to attend the World Series game between the Kite Stockings and the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.
Dublin reports a spread of land agitation in congested districts as peasants target grazing ranches leased for 11 months. Kings County and Tipperary see rioting with gate and fence destruction, intimidation against tenants, and clashes with police. Prosecutions proceed amid strong peasant sympathy and magistrates resisting convictions.
A general strike of machinists on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad was ordered. About 600 to 700 machinists are employed on the road with 245 in the South Louisville shops. They seek union recognition and a uniform wage scale in each shop, with no price increases. Early reports show actions in Covington, Birmingham, Nashville, and other locations.
An Omaha dispatch reports the Burlington is granting average salary advances of 10 percent across the entire system. The reform will boost pay for nearly every employee and raise about $50,000 a year in Omaha offices.
Officially, the Southern Pacific Railroad will not pay damages for injuries from the Glendale wreck of May 21. The company attributes the accident to wreckers, though several passengers were seriously injured.
A general strike by French naval reserve sailors and longshoremen begins at daylight across most ports, threatening French commerce. The movement involves about 117000 reserve members, with 25000 in the navy, and prompts ships to carry mail to colonies and the Mediterranean as crews demand higher pensions.
The San Francisco ironworkers strike affecting 10,000 workers ends after weeks of shutdowns across the Bay Area. Settlement reached through a conciliation panel from Labor Council churches Civil League and federations. Work hours step down to eight hours by June 1910 with incremental 18 minute reductions from December 1908.
In Chicago on June 1 the court granted authority to C Hately, receiver, to sell the Dowie estate despite objections from Mrs Jane Dowie and her son Gladstone Dowie. The sale aims to satisfy creditors connected with John Alexander Dowie and his son, with the trust estate to be disposed of through compromise.
Carl H. Dun can appeared in police court after a Tuesday arrest tied to a Socialist Writers group at Haywood trial. He pleaded not guilty and acted without an attorney. Evidence showed he carried a revolver and a dagger in his satchel.
An entire family of six was drowned near Oney Grove due to a sudden creek rise following a storm. Rail roads in Northern Texas were badly crippled by the same storm.
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