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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
6
A wide roundup covers martial law in Asia, Sebastopol, strikes in San Francisco and Italy, Polish suppression, Chicago belt railroads, and Union Pacific rate talks. Reports note deaths in Detroit Minn and southern France, political trials, trials of executives, and health rumors about President Cabrera and Grover Cleveland.
Boise Idaho June 23 The state shifts to offensive after mid trial as it closes its case on the Steunenberg murder with cross examination and rebuttal forthcoming. Evidence shows Jack Simpkins used alias Simons staying with Orchard in Caldwell and that Haywood sent $100 to Simpkins before the murder and a letter from Denver referenced Orchard's alias. Orchard testifies Pettibone is tied to Haywood while legal aid extends to Orchard after arrest through Fred Miller of Spokane.
London June 23 reports a radical electric lamp by American inventor McFarlan Moore. A 200 foot vacuum tube breathes air to sustain a bright daylight color light via an automatic valve and porous carbon cone system feeding fresh air around a mercury reservoir.
San Francisco June 22 Decisions by the District Court of Appeals are expected soon on Mayor Schmitz's habeas corpus bail application. Judges Cooper and Kerrigan are in chambers and have the matter under advisement. The writ may be granted to allow a fuller hearing on his claim that an incurable disease could be fatal if confined.
The conciliation committee says the three cabinet officers coming to San Francisco are not there to settle the strike. Their presence is for education and to obtain views on capital and labor relations. Local strikes are hoped to be settled before the peace conference begins.
Howard Elliott, president of the Northern Pacific Railway, in Bellingham Washington on June 23, predicted a repeat of last winter’s fuel famine. He said securing coal from mines will be hard and another car shortage is likely. He also warned that legislation and high maintenance costs will curb Northwest improvements and extensions.
Secretary Sheperd of the National Educational Association announced that all objections to convention fare rates have been settled. Tickets will be sold for one fare for the trip to Los Angeles.
Washington reports that government and railroads prepare to avert a fuel famine in the West and Northwest. Howard El Mott of Northern Pacific warns of a potential winter coal shortage exceeding last year's, urging early summer coal purchases and depot stocking. State and railroad officials back prompt action and a cabinet meeting endorses the plan.
A Denver session inaugurates a campaign to defeat current administration dedication to conserving public lands. Delegates from western states push for open access and argue for state revenue and development, while proponents say national welfare demands broader protection.
Seattle officials pass a plan to form a Lake Washington canal with 1.075 million dollars in assessments to build a waterway linking Puget Sound with Lakes Union and Washington. A federal court petition seeks a benefitted district extending from Snohomish County line to three miles south of Kent.
Testimony on June 20 in Boise Idaho featured arguments on admission of Miners Magazine articles. Judge Wood planned to review remaining material, while Judge Goddard described recovering a long buried bomb and identifying sealed contents, illustrating the meticulous record preparation for cross examination.
In Sacramento June a halt was ordered on repairs to the state capitol after a dispute between the Building Trades council and Hayes Townsend contractors. George Duffy, agent, halted nonunion sandstone cutting by Carlow Bros. workers, citing ongoing strike and union affiliations.
San Francisco on June 19 reports the case against John Martin Frank Drum and de Sabie for bribery tied to their roles at the San Francisco Gas and Electric company was continued. Judge Lawler also postponed trials for United Railways officials Calhoun Ford and Willis Ab. The judge plans to hear all cases together.
In Narbonne outlying villages last night a mob poured petroleum on the sub prefecture door and set it aflame but fled after repeated troop charges. Revolvers were used but no injuries reported as lights were out after cables were cut. Barricades rose in town and were repeatedly stormed and toppled by troops.
Five thousand freight handlers in Chicago railroads may gain wage increases totaling about 250000 dollars annually in the coming days. The St Paul road offered a seven percent raise and other lines are anticipated to follow. St Paul employees at a meeting last night nearly accepted the proposal, though it fell short of their demand.
New York reports a summer Europe rush with steamships crowded for the voyage. The Adriatic sailed for Southampton yesterday carrying 665 cabin passengers with every berth in the saloon and steerage filled.
More than 300 delegates from across the United States attended the seventh annual session of the National Medical association in Los Angeles. The meeting opened at Hotel Alexandria with prayers by Rev. Robert McIntyre and an address by the mayor, followed by a response from Dr. E O Sharp of Guthrie Oklahoma.
A disjointed clipping notes intense heat in Madrid on June 19 with 95 degree shade readings. It mentions King Alf and Queen Victoria at La Granja enjoying the warm weather as they plan a potential sail to the Isle of Wight.
New York District Attorney Jerome announced that a grand jury investigation into insurance seat arrangements will prepare cases against indicted officials. The statement signals imminent prosecutions in the ongoing inquiry.
Kiamath Falls residents react to Garfield decision affecting a Lakeview land office timber claim in township 7 south range 10 west. Daniels and McKael reportedly secured a Wisconsin timber grant years ago and faces possible loss as officials call scrip fraudulent. Several homesteaders must surrender lands though some already made final timber proofs, with rehearings anticipated.
The Salem law granting pharmacists exclusive rights to poisons is reportedly not enforced as druggists buy poison from grocers. The practice continues openly with no prosecutions, despite claims the 1907 law bans nonpharmacist sales. Grocers accept the challenge, while druggists source arsenate soda and acetate of lead from them.
Rain has improved grasses in the Sumpter area and drawn sheep and cattlemen to the locality for the stock season. Several bands of sheep are en route and expected to arrive soon, supported by reserve officials and government protection under existing agreements.
The secretary reports growing demand for exhibit space with over 20 silver awards across cherry classes and premiums offered for displays and quality seedlings.
The Willamette shad hatchery, run by Henry O Malley of the U S Bureau of Fish Deth, reports 1 120 000 shad eggs taken since starting last week. George H Talbert expects to collect 1 eggs, and hatchlings are placed in glass jars on day six before release into the Willamette River and shipments to Skagit River and other Washington points.
Following the Truan v Balem County case state and county superintendents move to appoint truant officers and step up compulsory education enforcement. They plan court action only after moral suasion fails, with truancy offices operating under direct county supervision.
The Sunset Logging company asks the railroad commission to revert log and lumber shipment rates to the former $15, $12, and $10 levels. They argue the reduced rates are ruinous to the company’s business and will not cover operating expenses as proposed after a complaint by Keyer Lumber Company.
A marked salmon out of the Clackama river hatchery weighing 28 pounds was delivered to the Tallant Grant Packing Company's cannery in Astoria. Two more marked fish were caught recently, but their weights are not known.
Oregon City and Molalla sportsmen cooperated with the U S Bureau to plant 1500 eastern brook trout in the Molalla river. This community effort aims to boost fishing opportunities and wildlife habitat in the region.
A major irrigation project in the Malheur area seeks to develop about 200000 acres along the Owyhee river near Nyssa. Ontario firm partners Test and Gregg enlist Chicago capital to fund reservoirs and water diversions 16 miles southwest of Nyssa, irrigating eastern and southern high land.
Sawmill men in Elgin anticipate a busy lumber season as many mills resume work despite wet weather. Industry output may match or exceed prior records with an estimated cut of 25,000,000 feet. Labor supply remains the main potential obstacle to a strong run.
Hood River welcomed S. W. Fletcher from Michigan State College to study strawberry growing and packing. He praised Hood River's fruit shipments saying no other region can match their long distance capability.
A dense catalog of grain hay vegetables fruits and livestock values across Eastern Oregon and nearby markets. Prices listed include wheat barley timothy alfalfa cherries apples apricots plums turnips carrots beets cabbage corn cucumbers tomatoes potatoes poultry veal beef pork wool and more with per unit measures and quality notes.
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