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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1910
Page
6
Navy Secretary Meyer testifies before the House that the United States aims to build an 82 000 ton battleship costing about 18 million dollars. The plan includes submarines for the Pacific coast and a major dock expansion to support vastly larger ships.
An avalanche swept over Mace Idaho burying the town under tons of snow and debris. The roar was heard in Wallace Idaho five miles away preventing details due to heavy snow and blocked roads.
A Mace slide last night left seven confirmed dead and 25 rescued. 100 additional deaths feared as a half mile long, 30 foot deep slide trapped passengers. The first train with 265 wounded departed for Wallace at 2 25 a m as more rescuers head to the scene.
In Brookville Indiana on February 28 a near freezing accident allowed the body of Miss Olive Sanders to be rediscovered after her sister found her apparently dead and the coroner took two hours to respond as the body lay in the snow.
A man linked to Chicago's bluebook, a list of wealthy residents, was arrested after admitting to the ruse and robbing B. H. Chamberlain. Police say the victim later recovered $3,700 from Dr. D. K. Pearsons.
Butte Montana reports a settlement nearing to end the strike with talk of a return to work and restored conditions. Officials and union leaders indicate progress toward an accord likely to avert prolonged disruption.
A State Engineer rebuttal argues Oregon’s water code is not too intricate to curb use of streams for power or irrigation. It cites 464 applications since 1909, $6,000,000 expenditure coverage, and extensive surveys mapping 7,600 acres for irrigation. A Medford report notes American Development Co seeks blanket trolley rights in Jackson and Josephine counties amid land and water-rights schemes surrounding Rogue River irrigation projects. Lakeside Creamery plans improvements to support milk collection.
Hood River farmers seek funding to pipe a new irrigation system but cite high expenses delaying approval. A signed petition asks authorities to favor advancing the piping project despite the cost.
The fragment discusses requirements of other railroads operating in Oregon and implies compliance expectations across systems. It notes standard regulatory practices and references to state guidelines without detailing specific actions or dates.
A fragment describes the Eaton ranch orchard near the river selling for a large sum. The 21 acre parcel features apple trees aged four to eight years and changes in ownership from B. E. Duncan to Wyman.
Market list shows Wheat tracks at 1.18 and 1.183 dollars per bushel in various grades, Corn whole at 35 to 36 dollars per ton, oats and alfalfa prices, fresh fruits including apples at 1.25 per box, cranberries 8 to 9 dollars, potatoes 23 to 8 cents per pound, and produce like turnips carrots beets and ruta bags with small per sack or per pound figures. Livestock prices include salted calfskin 11 cents per pound and cattle values with steers and cows noted, while wool prices in Eastern Oregon run 16 to 28 cents per pound.
The beef industry in the United States faces an indictment by a grand jury in New York with several multimillionaires named. Conspiracy charges are included and the case may move to Jersey City for trial. Prosecutor Pierce Garvin said he would notify defendants and proceed swiftly.
A major Canadian company is said to plan a large acquisition, with an initial deal to take control of Wyoming asbestos deposits for about 1.1 million dollars. The move would likely lead to further absorption of the involved companies by the Canadian group.
Vancouver report notes the Kingfisher caught 300000 pounds in two and a half days and will carry a total cargo of 400000 pounds including ice and packing boxes. The voyage time totals nine and a half days.
Washington February 26 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor warned Attorney General Wickersham that outlawing or crushing the present workers movement would be harmful, describing it as constructive and conservative in nature and implying broad negative consequences for labor relations.
Night shift at the plant ends and nine thousand workers are left idle as operations wind down.
A local upheaval grows as leaders from the Lethal Ole union announce a general strike in Philadelphia. A warrant is issued for a key figure, John Murphy, amid urgent calls for action. The situation signals broader labor unrest across the North.
Central Labor Union delegates vote to call a sympathetic strike of 140 unions starting next Saturday. About 125000 workers are expected to respond, as two killed in the riot heighten tensions. Arbitration calls from clergy and business leaders grow amid citywide labor unrest.
Alque New Mexico March 1 Edward Payson Weston left McCarty's station at six o'clock this morning and arrived late this afternoon. He will reach Albuquerque tomorrow morning at eight o'clock and be four days ahead of his schedule on arrival here. Weston has over some distance traveled.
Dire hunger grips Tarahumare people in the Sierra Madre as crop failures and seed shortages threaten planting. They trek toward aid via government channels, seeking relief from authorities in Chihuahua Coahuila and nearby regions.
Twenty families were burned out in Jersey City as a fire destroyed ten double dwellings and damaged the York Yonese Seating Company plant. The blaze caused about $200,000 in damage.
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