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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
3
Oregon legislators enacted two bills to educate agriculturists and their children in scientific methods. They also passed laws to curb pests and diseases, set seed purity standards, and created a state livestock and sanitary board over governor veto. This board will supervise livestock and poultry hygiene, seen as beneficial to livestock men.
Circuit Judge Galloway ruled the Day bill for a November referendum on dental practice measures unconstitutional. The decision blocks filing petitions for reference as they lacked a full bill copy. Secretary Olcott plans to proceed with other measures and anticipates possible appeal or injunction.
In Astoria local physicians doubt the practicality of the new marriage license health certificate law. Some doctors refuse to issue certificates citing inability to conduct competent tests. The statute sets a 2.50 dollar fee and requires thorough blood testing equipment not widely available.
A board of inquiry found the Salem derailment of the Willamette Limited was caused by a deliberate attempt at wholesale murder by unknown train wreckers. Five passengers were injured and the lives of all aboard were in danger. D. W. Campbell offered a $5000 reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Detectives from Southern Pacific and private investigators rushed to the scene seeking the culprits.
Christmas Lake valley crops hinge on Oregon state government action. Rabbits have caused heavy damage and their rapid spread threatens harvests. The Ficksburg development club seeks aid from the state veterinarian or agricultural college to begin control efforts.
In Astoria Judge Eakin overruled a motion for a new trial in the Jack Adams murder case. Adams was convicted for killing Barney Chamberlain on February 17 in this city. The sentence will be carried out unless the governor intervenes. no appeal is planned due to lack of funds.
Weston's Umatila county pioneers mark 21st reunion with 1000 attendees as wool sales at Heppner move 1,000,000 pounds at prices about three cents lower than last year. Dallas plans Independence Day events and Chautauqua from July 4. Widows apply for mothers pensions in Albany. pension prospects in Douglas county could reach 010 per year. George L. Blodgett released on conditional pardon for 1906 murder in Portland. The Dalles grand jury indicts George Ross for embezzling 884.63. Jackson county to publish county statistics pamphlet. port channel work at Astoria advances with a 20-foot spread barrow. Medford teen Ramona Ladd injures back after a tree climb. Tri-County fair to be held in Condon October 1–3 as a permanent annual event. Columbia Southern project land withdrawals cited. Prairie City to Strawberry Peak telephone link planned. New stone houses possible for Christmas Lake and Silver Lake homesteads. Oregon & California railroad sues Washington county sheriff over tax payment. Interstate Commerce Commission rules in favor of E Lynn Tunnel overcharged shipments from Mobile to Roseburg. McMinnville council street grading contract dispute ends with mayor jailed briefly. Smith-Powers Logging to open two camps near Coquille with 60,000,000 feet timber for Marshfield mill.
In Washington lobby influence is waning as senator investigations into President Wilson’s tariff plans reveal shifts. Minnesota wins a state rate fight impacting railroads while the Minnesota case raises valuation questions for rail property. Hitchcock introduces an anti trust tariff amendment targeting cigars tobacco and snuff. Japanese protest notes keep anti alien land holding issues alive and rail and oil interests face ongoing actions.
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