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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1914
Page
3
Reported tensions over the Benton killing near Juarez involve demands from Mexican officials and assurances to Washington. Carranza’s government appears to shift the Benton investigation to satisfy the constitutionalist party while a Chihuahua commission’s travel plans falter.
Figures in tax reports to the collector of internal revenue reveal New York residents contribute about 8 percent of the total personal income tax. About 29 New Yorkers will pay roughly 8.33 million dollars, with New York City expected to provide 10 to 15 million dollars.
A reported statement by Admiral von Diederichs accuses Admiral Dewey of tense conduct amid German interference with naval rules. He claims Dewey threatened to fire on any vessel under colors, tying the danger of war to Dewey’s actions. The piece also cites a recall bid in a divorce case and tremors felt in Reno, Nevada.
In Washington reports outline a repeal of the exemption provision of the tariff act and swift action on immigration and trust bills. Senate and House plans include public land leasing to spur coal oil phosphate and potash development with royalties funding irrigation. A $16 million aeroplane fleet for city defense is proposed, while a river and harbor measure earmarks $1 million for the Columbia River jetty project.
Eugene resident James Hemenway received a $300 bank draft and an offer to back a Cas Wyoming enterprise from a man signing as James Mullen. The stranger had once repaired the sidewalk and worked for his dinner, later returning with a promise to repay the $5 loan with interest.
Trap owners along the north shore of the Columbia river protest tax increases and license fees including 25 to 50 dollars annually and one dollar per thousand fish. Initiative measure No 11 prepared by the Washington state grange would add another heavier burden if approved at the November election.
Farmers opposed the wild west show linked to the county fair last year saying it distracted from exhibits. Officials decide to separate events with the county fair in fall and the rodeo in July to align with Independence Day celebrations.
Governor West departed to Washington to push land matters before Congress and oversee state interests. He will be away three to four weeks with Secretary Ben W. Olcott acting as governor. He plans to speak at a New York mass meeting on prison reform and backs a House bill trading 69,000 acres of Santiam timber land for equal school land.
Salem reports Labor Commissioner Hoff has prepared factory safety rules to prevent injuries. The aim is to print copies and place framed notices in conspicuous factory locations to save limbs and lives.
Interior Department rules in a case affecting twenty or more Coos county men. Actual settlers contesting fraudulent forest lien selections win preference rights of entry after cancellation of the disputed tracts.
Albany report says Linn County Historical Society meeting outlines a plan to research the origins of town, stream and mountain names and locate all historical sites across Linn County.
The Roseburg carnival committee announces the annual strawberry festival will occur May 21 22 and 38 with several features under consideration for the 1914 event.
Oregon finds room for a Lake County bounty on jackrabbits after an AG opinion. Sinnott backs extermination measures while a state-wide effort awaits official guidance.
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