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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
3
A fragment notes Oregon news with mentions of Eugene yards at the line and a quarry between the city and the first of the big bridges, indicating location and infrastructure context.
Farmers and Merchants to Co Operate in Woodburn and to form an organization at Mount Angel. Merchants in nearby towns show strong interest as welfare of the towns depends on the development of the surrounding country noted by agriculturist Chapin.
A Salem announcement states foreign capitalists in water power development will tour Oregon in summer to examine river power sites. Sein Maden Lovle and assistants compile surveys of Columbia, Rogue and Snake rivers to present full data. State Engineer Lewis aims to finish the Snake River survey and notes tax repeal could spur future development.
Dollarhide Toll Road paid for one thousand dollars ending tolls between California and Oregon. For the first time in fifty years travelers over the Siskiyous will not pay the one dollar toll to cross the mountain crest. Built in 1852 by the Dollarhide family, the toll road will be replaced by a new Pacific highway with a gentler grade and is due to open in a few weeks.
Governor Withycombe officially asks the Navy to assign the battleship Oregon to Portland harbor replacing the cruiser Boston as a training ship for the Oregon militia. He argues the move would expand the program and improve efficiency.
Roseburg Roseburg will hold its annual strawberry carnival in May after management decisions. The committee aims for the best carnival in the city’s history and expects Douglas county to have ample strawberries by May 10, about two weeks before the expected event date.
Taig din sent two notes to General concerning the situation in Mexico City and a dispatch to the chief warned the gun board to recall from its blockade of Prog reso port. The Zaragoza returned to Vera Cruz due to weather, and officials expect no further blockade attempts.
Washington announces discoveries by Secretary Lane that could revolutionize gasoline manufacture and enable U S independence from Germany in producing tuluel and benzol used for explosives and dyes.
Survivors recount the sinking of the British auxiliary cruiser Bayano near Ayr Scotland. Of 220 aboard 194 died as the ship vanished in five minutes after a German torpedo struck. Only 26 were rescued by ships Balmorino and Tara.
Governor Gates signed the prohibition referendum bill directing a March 1916 municipal election vote to decide replacing local option with state wide prohibition. The plan calls for Vermont voters to choose on substituting state wide prohibition.
Fragmentary text claims Germany would repudiate AGT guidance citing the declaration of London as the sole compass at sea. It discusses possible destruction of a neutral prize if cargo is largely contraband and taking the vessel to a home port would risk the captor, with unclear names or specifics.
Harry Kendall Thaw was acquitted of conspiracy to escape from Matteawan asylum but immediately remanded to the custody of Sheriff Grifenhagen of New York County. The verdict did not grant him freedom as he remained under confinement pending further action.
Hood River Apple Growers association directors urge withdrawal from We North Pacific Fruit Distributors. Final decision rests with Hood River River association members in Hood River Oregon.
London reports a formal proclamation by Great Britain announcing a naval blockade to cut sea commerce to and from Germany. Noncombatant ships and lives may be spared. goods tied to neutral ships may be exempt if neutral before order. The clause notes no capture of ships from Germany’s allies Austria and Turkey as a reprisal against submarine warfare.
A brief dispatch from Washington notes that Great Britain's order in council is expected to provoke a strong protest from the United States. The report emphasizes diplomatic tension as officials review the implications of Britain's action.
The vice chancellor declares Germany will continue the war not just to repel the enemy but to secure guarantees that there will be no renewed aggression. He notes that discussing guarantees now would not further German interests.
Wireless dispatch from Constantinople reports semi official notice that ships including Dublin Bouvet Suffren Saphir and wallsiss have been damaged in the Dardanelles battle. The British battleship Queen Elizabeth is said to have taken three heavy shells.
The German cruiser Dresden, the last from Vice Admiral von Spee’s squadron to fall after the Falklands battle, was sunk Sunday off Juan Fernandes island. British cruisers Kent Glasgow and Orama trapped her, she resisted five minutes, then surrendered in flames as her magazine exploded and upper works burned. crew were taken off by boats.
Rome reports the Italian minister orders an end to money orders with Austria Hungary and suppressing the traveling post office on trains toward the Austrian frontier. In France, Parla notes British forces near Neuve Chapelle advance about four miles in a dispatch received.
Dallas plans general cleanup day in April while Malheur county schools organize industrial clubs. Umatilla pioneer miller A J Chapman dies at Nye at 89. Sea mussel experiments proceed. Roseburg seeks a bonus for a new sawmill. Kendall Brothers to build a railroad to island holdings. F P Phillips appointed district sealer for northern weights and measures. Lake county hosts first annual farm event under extension division. Oregon forest service reforestation progress. 600000 trees planted in 1914, with three times that planned in 1915. Lumber associations push Panama Canal Zone mill work spec to be Douglas fir. Baker schools to form industrial clubs to boost gardening and domestic sciences. Salem farmers convert clover to wheat. private sale planned. Accidents injure workers in wood trades. Linn county to plant 500 acres of fir by USFS south of Seven Mile Hill. Malheur stock grazing authorized for 130000 sheep and 24000 cattle and horses from April 15 to Oct 31 with about 15000 in fees. Accident commission to reorganize with department heads. secretary role eliminated. May 32 marks state brand recording and inspection law taking effect. fees and certificates required.
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