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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
1
A week of dramatic events spans Iba burning, insurgent capture at Cavite Viejo, and rumors of Delarey’s capture. Reports claim a tariff clash between Germany and Russia, executions ordered in Asia, and naval movements from Portland to the front. Senate action looms on the Nicaragua canal bill while Oregon tightens nickel-in-the-slot laws.
House bill 47 fixes county commissioner pay for county business. Per diem rates vary by county, with most at 3 per day, some at 4 per day in Lake, Klamath, Jackson, Yamhill, Gilliam, Coos, Curry, Douglas, and others at 5 per day in Union, Malheur, Grant, Umatilla, Marion, and Morrow. Multnomah county is exempt.
The senate approved a slate of measures including HB 146 to punish boundary mark destruction on mining claims HB 111 reimbursing Second Oregon Volunteers $12000 HB 26 Poorman's new military code HB 24 indigent soldiers relief HB 100 protect union labels HB 62 consolidating circuit clerk county clerk and recorder offices HB 158 set court times in First Judicial District HB 189 filing reports of state officers HB 102 prohibit corporate voting coercion HB 44 funding for Oregon Historical Society HB 144 protect dramatic plays SB 232 rail branch line building rules HB 249 set county judge salaries HB 11 raise Malheur County judge pay HB 313 Baker County judge salary HB 402 tax levy related HB 215 clerks of justice courts Multnomah County SB 173 right of way for Siuslaw and Eastern railroad HB 110 new game code HB 5 terms for Second District circuit court SB 210 ban liquor near active mines SB 209 ban saloons within 500 feet of schools SB 107 curb sale of goods in bulk to defraud creditors.
Wednesday actions include bills repealing a stock driving ban on public highways, permitting poles on county roads, defining Vancouver avenue as a county road, fixing court times in the Second district, amending public land sale laws, repealing a separate Multnomah county board, and concurring with Senate amendments to game protection bill 110.
The Wednesday ballot lists candidates H. W. Corbett with 4 votes, Binger Hermann 27, Rh. D. Inman 26, George H. Williams 2, and G. Bennett 1, reflecting the tally in this section.
A bill introduced by Poorman to prevent beating aboard trains passes the house on Monday. The measure mirrors Alabama law and aims to end the tramp nuisance. Poorman cited Alabama results showing reduced car robbing as a consequence of similar laws with no opposing votes.
The Senate approved three bills on Monday including House Bill 11 authorizing school district clerks and county judges to bid on tax–sale property and setting disposal rules. Senate Bill 222 by Senator Booth regulates surety companies and fixes county treasurer salaries. Senate Bill 227 authorizes Capitol building commissioners to construct a ditch to secure water for state institutions.
The senate passed bill 228 on Monday to require counties to pay state taxes in two semiannual installments. The measure aligns with the new law mandating semiannual county tax payments to harmonize fiscal procedures.
The record shows vote tallies for the senator race with H. W. Corbett at 22 Binger Hermann 28 BR. D. Inman 26 George H. Williams 1 C. E. 8. Wood 1 and two absentees.
The recorder and clerk of Washington county collected 211.80 in fees last month. The Robins saw mill, 17 miles east of Union, leased by a man from the Ewet. Hariebare reports David Busey sold his farm on Lake Creek to Mr. Ush ee from Washington for 7000 dollars.
Captain Jones of the Eighth Infantry and Florenza Ortuna Miguel Ponce de Leon along with William Webb Pedro Lorenzo and Victoria Ecenta are arrested in Laguna for supplying insurgents. M. Brixholterman and Edward Andre of the Philippine Trading Company are also detained. Andre hastily left Manila for Europe. Colonel Schuyler defeats a rebel garrison near Ternate. one American killed and one wounded. Rosecrans transports Filipino prisoners from Guam to the Presidio prison near Agana. The Hong Kong bank reports Ross to Hong Kong. British officials approve his removal. General MacArthur's Malacan reception draws large crowds and praise for his tact.
H C Bullin of Ashbury Park New Jersey spent more than five months in Maracaibo Venezuela as a detainee after being accused of aiding revolutionists. He later secured release by appealing to the American consul and minister and plans a $50000 damages claim against Venezuela through the U S government.
Pittsburg February 21. James Reese and Sons secured a no bid contract to build a $100,000 tow and passenger craft for the Canadian Development Company to operate on the Yukon river. The purchaser is a Chicago concern led by W. H. Leom as a top executive.
In Kansas City on February 21 Dora Dozell, 19, kneeling at her father's grave, was assaulted by a Black man. They fought for about half an hour until a white man arrived, scaring the assailant away. Dozell lay faint and remained in serious condition that night.
Vigilant Topeka crowd, urged by Santa Fe shopmen father George Gerberick, surrounds the jail after Slick Slater, accused of assaulting 17 year old Lottie Gerberick, is moved to safety. Sheriff relocates him toward Atchison as mob vows to lynch him when returned for trial.
A historic blizzard dumps several feet of snow across Corry and surrounding districts. Rail traffic stalls on the Western New York and Pennsylvania line and Philadelphia and Erie lines face delays as snow plows and multiple engines battle drifts.
A mob of eight men seized Peter Berryman from Mena jail at 1 am and hanged him to a tree after accusing him of assaulting a 12 year old girl whose condition is critical. Night Officer Jones was forced to surrender keys and revolver. two guards remained with him as others retrieved the prisoner and left quietly. No identifications of the mob have been made.
Washington on February 22 Dr Carlos Martinez Silvella Colombia's new minister to Washington met at the state department to discuss presenting his credentials and to press Colombia's interests in the proposed canal route via Panama. His stay hinges on the canal bill's passage.
In New York on February 22 reports say the Chinese government contemplates floating a $200,000,000 loan in the United States to cover Boxer uprising expenses and indemnities. Minister Wao is said to have approached several bankers and proposed government guarantees via higher customs duties beyond England's lien.
A joint committee reports a defalcation of $90 949.73 tied to 1894 and 1895 under George W. Davis as clerk. Shortage came from double credits and altered entries. some errors may be innocent while others show book manipulation. The report cites $30 949.73 not turned over and notes balance was maintained by false entries.
Omaha February reports from World Herald sources say the Sioux Nation considers an uprising and plans to send delegates to Washington. Councils, especially among the Ogallalla, discuss a grand gathering to formalize demands as friction grows over relief and Black Hills payments.
Washington February 22 The denial comes after reports that General Harrison Cray Otis aimed to become pension commissioner Otis says the stories have no foundation whatsoever and are without merit.
The first Nome mail arrived in Seattle at an early hour this morning. It consisted of six pouches containing about 2 000 letters. The latest left Nome on November 23.
Will L. Wood, a traveling salesman from Pittevurg Kansas, killed himself in a Parsons hotel after becoming short in his accounts. Police reported no foul play. The incident notes Wood’s occupation with a meat firm and cites financial distress as a possible motive.
Seattle, Feb 2. John Callahan a miner at the Franklin mine was killed by a 120 foot shaft fall Tuesday night. He and several coworkers were sinking a new shaft when after a blast they moved to the shaft mouth to replace boards. Callahan slipped and fell feet first into the shaft. He lived four hours.
The Kobe university hospital attached to its medical facility burned with 21 patients killed and 11 injured. The blaze followed a steamer from the Orient bringing the news and prompted officials to seek Japan’s exact stance on a rumored Russo Chinese secret understanding. Meanwhile Russian forces roamed northern Corea looting villages under the pretext of pursuing fighters, provoking protests from the Korean government. In Hong Kong a Chinese reformer and a second reformer were shot in separate attacks.
Secretary Root replies to a senate inquiry on religious orders land holdings in the Philippines and any US obligations. He cites the April 7 1900 instructions to the Philippine Commission to investigate land titles and safeguard property rights while denying any beyond treaty obligations. The commission reports its findings on friars public lands land tithes and registration and has referred the San Jose college claim to the island’s supreme court.
Havana reports the Cuban constitution, submitted January 27, was signed today by the president, vice president, and delegates. Senor Cisneros refused to sign, prompting remarks from Tamayo and a vow to resist American force by Cisneros. Capote will deliver the document to General Wood, with an English copy to Washington.
In dawn raid near Johannesburg the Boers destroyed a culvert on the Natal Spruit Klip river rail line, seized a trainload of food, then torched the remainder and vanished into the veld.
A Philadelphia policeman has arrested his son on a theft charge. The case involves a local police officer taking action against a family member, with investigations ongoing and potential court appearances forthcoming.
A 6000 ton cargo of general army supplies for the Philippines sailed from San Francisco aboard the Wyefield directing its voyage to Manila. The Saoma, previously used to transport horses for Germany and later acquired by the U.S. for transport service, departed Nagasaki for San Francisco on February 8. The transport Bofford, with returning volunteers, left Nagasaki for San Francisco on February 10.
The general land office commissioner recommends a $201 deficiency appropriation to pay Leane M. Cianlbeith, late deputy surveyor, for surveys in Washington in 1895. The account has been delayed by irregularities but deemed meritorious and will be handled on a general appropriation bill.
Salem Feb 24 John H Mitchell elected United States Senator after 63rd ballot of the legislative session at 12:20 am. He carried 46 votes to Corbett 29 with several switches from the Corbett camp and a late Multnomah push clinching the result amid uproar and cheering as Mitchell entered the assembly hall.
In Pekin today foreign ministers said the crisis has eased but friction is likely as some governments press China to pay indemnities in cash before evacuation. Germany faces a hard demand while China says it cannot afford large loans given limited reserves and loan dividends.
A provision in Oswald Ottendorfer's will excludes union employees from a $50,000 legacy left to the force of the New York Staats Zeitung.
W. D. Collyer of Chicago, a judge at the National Creamery Butter Makers Association exhibition, accuses a St. Paul butter maker of offering a 500 bribe. The executive committee met in executive session to hear witnesses.
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