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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
2
Across continents reports pool into a morning briefing including a drive to regulate African franchises in South Africa, plague reduction in Mazatlan, Irish royal visit plans, and a New Orleans banana shipment project. Local disasters in St Louis, Spartanburg, and Ottumwa prompt updated casualty and loss figures along with several notable fires and thefts.
A collision between Fraissenet Steamship Company vessels Liban and Insulaire off the Maire Islands near Marseilles results in at least 100 deaths. Liban sinks after attempting to ground. Balkan and Blechamp rescue 77 passengers and crew, with many missing as the ship goes under.
The article notes concerns over a Baker City postmaster report of a money pouch shortfall totaling 450 dollars as undelivered funds and an overlooked error. It also covers General W H Odell representing Oregon on land selections for mineral base in Southeastern Oregon and the land commissioner's rejection of those selections. Governor Chamberlain has asked the Interior Secretary to support approval to prevent nullified state sales.
A telegram from W to La Grand office officials withdraws settlement land across multiple townships and ranges in Grait and Morrow counties. It directs withdrawal of all lands in specified township and range blocks including halves and quarters. J H Fimple Assistant Secretary signs the directive.
Washington reports the State Department asked the Navy to deploy a squadron to Valparaiso after unstable conditions in Chile. Rear Admiral Sumner is ordered to proceed from Montevideo through the Straits, with Admiral Glass on standby for sea, and the Pacific squadron may be sent if needed.
Fragmentary report notes ndatico Mining Company expanding operations in the Martin Creek district. W. H. Behne provides funds for ground improvements and tunnel development. The venture mentions extensive ore yields and on-site progress though details are fragmentary.
Trains operate on the new Klamath Lake Railroad from Laird on the Southern Pacific to Pak egama the temporary county terminus, cutting travel time for stages and wagons by half from Ashland and Ager. Mail by stage from Ashland may shift to rail soon, improving winter mail delivery and satisfying residents eager for letters and papers.
A preliminary hearing occurs Sunday in a case before the Circuit Court. The plaintiff hopes the restraining order will be made permanent at the June term.
Salem announces a street carnival from June 29 to July 4 instead of the usual Fourth celebration. A committee of active citizens has perfected plans and will carry them out, ensuring a successful event.
June salmon runs in the lower Columbia show a plentiful catch with 40 to 60 pound fish common. The best fishing occurs in the lower harbor and river mouth as signs point to a new run entering the area.
Homer Martin son of D B Martin of Mount Pleasant near Oregon City recently graduated from Stanford University and has been elected to the chair of Latin and German in Palo Alto High School. Professor Martin has accepted the office for a term and will begin his labors there.
Benton County Lumber Company finishes a 6 1/2 mile flume from its Greasy Creek sawmill to the Corvallia and Eastern Railroad at Philomath. The structure carries 25,000 feet of lumber per year.
The BC Fishermen's Union declares a strike starting July 1 over a sliding scale from canners. Average last season was 142 fish per boat at 18 1/4 cents each, about 188.33 dollars per boat or 62.77 dollars per man for the season. White workers seek 18 cents and Japanese fishermen 16 cents per fish.
In Coro on June 10 government troops led by General Gomez attacked the rebel camp commanded by General Matos and others near Pedregal, about 20 miles from the city. The government reports a complete victory and says General Matos may be captured soon.
A blaze at dawn at the Buffalo Carting and Storage Company's plant in Buffalo destroyed the building and contents, estimated loss four hundred thousand dollars. The site housed Lake Shore Railroad facilities and stored machinery for manufacturing firms from other cities.
Mrs Walter Reed of Portland joins as head of music for the Willamette Valley Chautauqua Association. She will form a large Oregon City chorus for the event and six new musical pieces will be presented during the Chau tauqua.
The State Land Office reports May receipts totaling 66 647.74 dollars, the largest in 12 years except for one month in 1899 when land certificate holders paid arrears to reduce rates. Most receipts came in during the first 21 days of the month.
President H Edwin McGrew receives a year's leave of absence from the college board and will conduct special work at Harvard University next year. Acting president-elect is Professor C BK Lewis of Colorado, ensuring continued strong management for the upcoming year.
A Women of Woodcraft celebration in Roseburg marked the end of a three month campaign that grew lodge membership from 60 to 175. Many applications remain on file, indicating continued growth and interest in the organization.
The Eastern Oregon State Normal School at Weston prepares for graduation week beginning with baccalaureate exercises on Sunday, June 7, as part of its commencement activities.
Portland market notes list Wheat at 70 73c and 75c valley, Barley $20 per ton feed $21 brewing, Flour best $3.95 4.30, millstuffs $23 bran $27 middlings $23 shorts $0.23 chop $0.18. Potatoes best bulk $0.50 0.60 per sack, ordinary $0.35 0.46 per cwt. Poultry prices vary by class, cheese and butter quoted, eggs at 16% 17c per dozen, wool prices by region, beef and veal, mutton and lamb rates, hog and lamb dressed prices noted.
Washington reports Newport News Shipbuilding Company has outpaced the New York navy yard in building warships. The June 9 dispatch notes private yards may prove more efficient than government yards, despite labor troubles claimed for private firms. The Connecticut and Louisiana projects test whether government or private yards deliver faster results.
San Francisco reports a Cemetery Employes' Union boycott leading to two vandalism acts at Cypress Lawn. A grave was flooded with water and a cremation furnace explosion occurred after crude oil was poured into flues. Two workers narrowly escaped injury.
Fire outbreaks sweep Vermont New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut and Maine destroying timber and cottages. Dense smoke blankets New York City as vessels navigate harbor borders and fires advance toward Long Lake Newcomb Lake Mount Marcy Cedar River and Indian Lake.
Bakersfield Cal June 9 Fire completely destroyed the greater part of Randshore business district. The blaze began at noon in the Orpheum Theater and quickly spread to adjoining blocks. Loss estimated at 100000. Most buildings were of flimsy construction. Randshore is a principal mining camp in Kern County near the San Bernardino line.
San Francisco firm Eppinger & Co a major United States dealer collapsed today sending shockwaves through grain markets. The sudden failure caused price volatility and intense trading without precedent in years on the local floor.
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