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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
7
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt quotes a minister telling his flock he must leave for another field. When a deacon asks how much more salary he will earn, the minister hesitates and says three hundred dollars. The deacon retorts that a raise would be more exact phrasing.
A brief feature from Railroad Man's Magazine describes Ireland’s Ballybunion Monorail between Ballybunion and Belmore. The single elevated track, two foot gauge, elliptical boiler locomotive, divided passenger and freight cars, and lift bridges for road crossings are highlighted along with the region’s caves and mineral wealth.
The text records Dr. Johnson stating fasting caused him no hardship and that he ate according to hunger. He notes some feel differences in meals but he does not, and adds that businessmen or family men should have regular meals. He mentions fasting from Sunday dinner to Tuesday dinner without inconvenience.
A man recounts a bad dining experience with a cracked plate chipped knife bent fork and an unwashed glass. He says he complained to the staff but left with the impression the waiter gave him a plugged nickel.
Federal court in Charleston West Virginia charges President White and eight UMWA officials with Sherman anti trust violations. Seventeen other members alleged to have conspired with coal operators across Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois to raise wages in West Virginia to curb regional coal competition. The alleged scheme began September 1 1912 and continues.
The western governors at their conference in Salt Lake City urged a liberal administration of public lands by the federal government. They plan to ask the national conference of governors meeting in Colorado Springs next August to oppose the conservation policy of the last three administrations.
After a week of wrangling, Denver forms a mission-style government with James M. Perkins as mayor and four commissioners directing property, finance, safety, and improvements. The transition proceeds without further violence or disruption.
Arctic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson arrives at Esquimalt to supervise preparations for a Canadian government funded Arctic research voyage set for this summer. He takes charge of the expedition planning and logistics ahead of departure.
The jury acquitted William M. Wood of the American Woolen Co on conspiracy to injure textile strikers by planting dynamite. Frederick E. Atteaux’s case ended with a disagreement. Dennis J. Collins was guilty on two counts and not guilty on four. The court opened questions on reports of juror influence involving Morris Shuman.
A proposed law regulating women workers hours was submitted to Secretary of State Olcott by Dr. Marie D. Equi, president of the Eight Hour league of Portland, aiming for a November special election. The measure is among the strictest filed with the secretary of state.
A letter from Dr Reginald Morton urges immediate bystander action in electric shock cases. He stresses that death may be only apparent at first and artificial respiration should start without delay. If in contact with a live circuit, rescuers should avoid touching the victim and use dry materials to separate them.
In a Wall Street inner circle office a modern setup with up to date furniture and devices contrasts with a stenographer revealing the desk man has not written anything for four years. The visitor notes the craftsman like pens and the desk writer insists he cannot write with any other.
Harrison Fisher recalls a humorous moment at an exhibition when a woman asked the dressmaker of a model's frock while mistaking him for the artist. He reveals the anecdote about revealing his own identity and the witty reply.
An outburst by an usher in a comic exchange is recounted with a judge noting the running joke. The man insists he was not booing but complimenting the singing, which is described as superb.
In an editor's office a novelist seeks John Fox's candid opinion of her new book. Fox smiles and urges them to remain friends, dodging a direct verdict with tactful restraint.
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