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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
7
In St Petersburg on April 6 terrorists penetrated palace guards, smuggled dynamite into the imperial residence, and 12 secret police agents were arrested and jailed after a search uncovered explosive packages and a corrupted security ring.
Chicago April 6 Prices paid for livestock by the packers and alleged railroad rebates are to be investigated by the federal grand jury probing the beef trust. Witnesses testified and a large data set was gathered. May 15 may close the inquiry as the jury continues to hear evidence from Chicago stockyards and Armour company officials amid witness tampering charges.
Chicago files suit for 40000 against the Standard Oil company over alleged non payment of city inspections for naphtha and gasoline under a commerce ordinance. Standard Oil argues gasoline and naphtha are not petroleum products and the ordinance does not apply.
Dispatches from St. Petersburg dated April 6 report continuing turmoil in the Gancauss and Gore district where peasants have looted and burned public offices, sacked schools and estates, cut trees, threatened police, and compelled priests to swear solidarity. Similar unrest is noted in the Tiflis district.
Belgian creditors present a plan to President Morales and American Minister Dawson for a monthly $25 000 payment to Belgians. They say this would aid the debt arrangement and expect US action on the pending convention to settle the matter.
Washington April 7 The director of the geological survey notes a misapprehension among Idaho settlers about Minidoka project plans and warns against premature land entries. Engineers seek more study before final pumping plans are approved, though pumping may eventually be used.
John St. Clair reports Yaqui Indians led by Malouche terrorize Sonora towns near Ures. In a depredation campaign they murder, pillage and burn ranches forcing civilians into towns as mail routes close and provisions run low. He notes Americans should avoid Yaqui country amid hostilities.
Reports from Dhamala in Lahore district say 1400 natives were killed or injured by the recent tremor. Several Europeans among the injured have died and more may follow. Buildings show extensive damage and the Indian government is organizing relief efforts.
A Journal de St. Peters burg correspondent portrays widespread distrust among American elites. He notes precautions to prevent theft at social events and recounts a white house reception where lights failed revealing ladies removing jewels and men clinging to pocketbooks.
Japanese Minister Takahira told Secretary Taft that due to health he must leave Washington for a different climate. He noted no new developments toward a settlement of the war. The two officials agreed to stay in communication if any changes arise.
Forest fires cover thousands of acres in the South mountains near Gettysburg on April 7. The blaze has stretched about three miles and is destroying valuable lumber as firefighters work to contain it in difficult conditions.
The notice outlines a daily steamer schedule from Portland to Goldendale with connections at Lyle, The Dalles and Wahkiakus. Steamer leaves Portland at 7:00 a.m. except Sunday, arrives The Dalles 6:30 p.m., Goldendale 7:35 p.m. C. R. & N. trains from Goldendale at 6:15 a.m. connect to Portland arriving 6 p.m. Meals and wagon accommodations available. Agent McDon S. Moonah is handling reservations.
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