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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
6
A recap of notable events from the past week includes the senate resuming the statehood fight, the elevator trust admiting law violations, and the Smoot case possibly shelved until next session. Also noted are rail expansions, earthquakes relief, Cananea unrest, a deadly train wreck near Providence, and international tensions with Japan, Morocco, and China.
General Nelson A Miles, en route to Colorado, says disclosures about packing house products are not new to him. He claims adulterated beef caused thousands of soldier deaths and health issues, and that he collected affidavits seven years ago showing canned beef was impure and unwholesome.
Heavy rains and a canyon cloudburst near Blalock caused three major slides on the O R & N line between Quinn Blalock and east of Blalock. Workers totaling 300 plus 50 on Columbia Southern work to clear tracks. no fatalities reported.
Washington June 5 The house rivers and harbor committee backs federal jurisdiction over Niagara river deeming it navigable for most of its length The bill would issue permits to current water users allow diversion and transmission of power from the Canadian side with limits to preserve scenery navigability and boundary status Permits are revocable within three years by the secretary of war and end after three years
Washington June 5 Some commercial reforms in Turkey are reported by Vice Consul General Smith Lyte of Constantinople to the Bureau of Manufacturers The board of English merchants there has opened bonded warehouses and seeks more customs ease suppression of the Hedjas stamp free access on board free import of foreign securities except lottery bonds and smoother travel restrictions.
The National Bank of Mexico declared an 18 percent annual dividend. Net profit reached 5,685,325 dollars, with 4,579,000 dollars paid to shareholders and a reserve fund increase of 568,325 dollars. The private bank acts as fiscal agent for the government and handles normal banking business, though dividends reflect business conditions.
Fifteen guards were shot in a riot between striking miners in Steubenville Ohio tonight. Frantic telegrams to the governor report the sheriff seeking militia as the situation remains critical and unrest is expected to continue.
Salem reports the State Library commission released a pamphlet listing 787 standard books for school libraries statewide. Bids to supply about 15000 dollars of books were accepted, cutting prices 15 to 30 percent. Counties receive books at listed prices. districts select titles within their funds, with some using extra subscriptions to boost book purchases.
Judge William Galloway dissolves the temporary injunction against the Home Telephone company three weeks after it was granted at the Pacific States Telephone company’s request. The court rules Pacific States had no right to challenge Home’s city franchise and finds the plaintiff’s other claims unsubstantiated. Home resumes installing its system in the city.
Lane County farmers and Eugene business leaders protest Southern Pacific Company trestle built across the county road west of Springfield. Piling blocks center of road leaving two 13-foot passageways, hindering farm machinery and requiring long detours between Eugene and Springfield.
Dr OC P Fryer the school physician established an outdoor sanitarium at Chemawa Indian School hospital to treat pupils at risk of tuberculosis. Tents will be located in the orchard near hospital buildings with more planned as available.
Attorney General Crawford explains the term freeholder means a person who owns an estate in fee in land. The clarification supports voter clearance on election day. The law requires six freeholders to swear to an affidavit, interpreted as six landowners, not necessarily property owners, under common law.
William Smith of Gilliam county has disposed of wool from 8,500 sheep, averaging $250 per head for a $21,250 clip. He refused to contract this year's lamb crop due May 1, 1907, reserving wool at $3 per head, signaling strong sheep prices for months.
The Salem Fourth of July committee has completed preparations for the capital celebration. They aim to secure all bands in the state to perform, planning at least ten and likely twenty brass bands to provide music throughout the day and night.
Salem Mies Marvin secretary of the State Library commission has dispatched four circulating libraries to Woodville in Jackson county Buckakin in Washington county Riddle in county and Lake Creek in Jackson county for public access and lending services.
Salem Governor Chamberlain appoints Davie N Mosessohn of Portland as a delegate to the Lake Mohawk conference on arbitration to be held in June.
Three veins of high grade bituminous coal, two of which reach ten and six feet, will be worked on Spencer creek ten miles southwest of Eugene. J W Zimmerman reports early shaft work and expects production within sixty days as Eugene merchants back the venture with funds and local support. Booth Kelly Lumber boosts wages amid labor shortage.
The Dalles and neighboring towns prepare an old fashioned Fourth of July celebration. The two day program will feature a large public event with committees formed to manage reception and entertainment for visiting guests.
A government dredge finished work on a gravel bar near Salem to create a new filtering reservoir for the Salem water works. The treasury secretary authorized the dredge on the condition that the water company cover operating expenses and the salaries of all crew involved.
A county crop report warns of serious wheat damage from aphids and the Hessian fly. Farmers in several localities report ravages, with unknown spread across the valley.
Portland markets list varied farm prices across many categories. Wheat oats barley hay fruits vegetables potatoes butter poultry wool and other items were quoted with per ton per dozen per crate or per pound figures.
In San Francisco wide anger at insurers grows as adjusters reportedly settle about one third of liabilities. From $170 million owed, about $120 million may be paid with $50 million held back, leaving insureds short 30 percent on many claims. Public push for action stalls amid secrecy and slow settlements.
Judge Crompacker of Indiana defends his meat inspection bill, arguing the Beveridge measure would favor the beef trust by driving out small independent packers. He says his bill serves national interests and rejects packing interests in his district.
Paris reports the League of Public Hygiene and French packers pressing the government to inspect imports and stop tainted meat from entering France. A French emissary who worked in Chicago stockyards testified that meat from that city cannot be eaten safely, with claims workers fell into sausage machines and bones were ground into product.
President issues a proclamation opening about 1,150,000 acres of the Shoshone Indian reservation in Wyoming to settlement. Registration of applicants will be held at Lander Shoshone Thermopolie and Worland if the Big Horn railroad carries passengers starting July 16 through July 31. The drawing will be at Lander starting August 4, 1906 and continue as needed.
Chicago officials will form a commission to investigate stockyard conditions and assess recent criticisms. Mayor Dunne, after consulting Health Commissioner Whalen, will seek Federal cooperation and asks the government to name several members of the panel.
Members who visited the White House today predicted final adjournment would not occur until July 4. The report notes ongoing discussions among lawmakers and the President regarding the legislative session.
President Roosevelt decided to publish the Neill Reynolds report on meat packing conditions found during the inquiry. He will issue a special message backing immediate drastic legislation to correct the evils exposed, despite initial reluctance to publish. The Beveridge amendment and inspection plans face opposition from meat packers and debates with Rep Wadeworth follow.
Judge Gould overruled a motion to postpone Representative Hermann's trial. The case will proceed by June 10, with three to five days anticipated for testimony. Prosecution would be carried by Francie J. Heney if possible, otherwise District Attorney Baker. Port land witnesses may testify in the land fraud trials starting June 21.
William Wardlow and Jesse Keating convict workers in a broom factory died at the state penitentiary in Rawlins Wyoming from wood alcohol poisoning. They drank varnish shellac thinner after letting it settle, becoming totally blind before collapsing in convulsions. Their bodies showed extreme signs at death.
Mayor Dunne said no action would be taken to improve stockyard sanitation beyond routine inspection. He deflected inquiries to Health Commissioner Charles J. Whalen, who criticized the remark and warned against appointing a radical to scrutinize the yards.
Washington January 2 The postoffice appropriation bill was sent to conference by the house today Sims Tennessee attacked the move saying 83 amendments were sent to conference without house consideration He urged delaying action to allow full debate.
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