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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
6
A rapid round of events from the past week covers fires in Montana and Mississippi, an impending world cruise by the American battleship fleet, and political shifts in the United States. Other items note labor cuts in Massachusetts mills, cattle and sheep grazing authorizations, gold theft aboard a cruiser, and international tensions with Japan and Britain.
A single bandit rode 108 miles on a Great Northern mail train from Sand Point to Spokane, robbing registered sacks and tying two clerks with cords. One clerk was confined in a small closet while the robber enjoyed a cigar, and a blood-stained trail led detectives to a car line downtown.
San Francisco police officers Maurice Behan and John Evatt were stripped of their badges by Chief of Police Biggy after exposing a wide graft network on the Barbary coast. Dives brothels saloons and gambling dens faced regular extortion schemes, driving landlords to complain of unrentable properties. The trap used marked coins. Behan and Evatt were arrested though the cases mirror Ruef and Schmitz findings, raising questions about legal classifications.
On his 42nd birthday Harry Orchard will be in Canyon county district court with Judge Fremont Wood to hear the death sentence for his confessed role in Governor Steunenberg's 1905 murder. Orchard rejected a not guilty plea and declined to plead to a lesser degree of murder stating I am guilty and am ready to take the punishment.
St Petersburg reports from March 17 that the American fleet’s return is as sensational as its departure for the Pacific. Slovo says war danger may have faded and cites US big stick, Japan prudence, and Britain mediation as peace safeguards. Novoe Vremya notes the cruise served as a public examination of the navy.
A dispatch from Port au Prince, Haiti, reports serious disturbances with several people killed in street fights and many arrests of prominent men. Rumors of summary executions circulate, but at press time no confirmation was available.
Malta reports excitement over the possible round the world voyage of the American fleet. The notice notes anticipation should the fleet visit. timing uncertain with references to June as a potential window.
The State Sheep Commission met in the city and endorsed a bounty law for Oregon sheep protection. Lytle and McClure reported few scab cases after winter in Willamette Valley and Umatilla County, with dipping in Lake County. The panel urged notifying state inspectors of arrivals and prepared to press the legislature next session. President Boylen and Steuslef joined the meeting from Denver and Salem.
McMinnville Walnut club received 60 pistachio trees from Chico experimental farm for member distribution. Pistachios, native to Western Asia, may thrive in Willamette valley climate similar to England and France. The club promotes new crops, having planted olive trees and testing almond fig and other fruits for local soil suitability.
Burros or jacks for miners packing supplies were received by E. R. Stewart and George Reed. The animals shipped from El Paso Texas spent 14 days en route and arrived in fairly good condition though one lot in Arizona was kept 90 hours without water. The burros are deemed safe reliable and strong for rough terrain.
Salem complaint filed with the railroad commission by H. B. Gile & Co. charges Southern Pacific with unwarranted rate increases on citrus fruit from San Francisco and Portland, raising prices from 40 to 69 cents and 16 to 26 cents respectively, and sweet potatoes from 10 to 19 cents, claiming the changes ruin their California citrus trade.
The Klamath Chamber of Commerce pushes for a sole survey of the Klamath basin. Similar nationwide surveys provide plates and maps that show rainfall quality, topography, and crop-connected localities at no cost to the host community.
A real estate firm deploys a missionary into Idaho and the Middle West this winter to secure homes for settlers in the valley. At least 26 families from Idaho are expected to arrive this week to view available properties.
Harriman representing the Oregon Eastern railroad submits amended railroad survey and location maps through Malheur and Harney counties at the United States land office. The filing notes claim of limited knowledge about certain aspects of the survey and initial construction details.
Newly elected Vale city council members were sworn in on Monday night. The city irrigation system is under investigation and a new pot flume across Bully Creek is planned to provide continuous water to meet the city’s needs. The flume is described as 48 tudes in diameter and will ensure a steady supply.
Reports describe several milk samples from across the state containing filth and pus. One cow carried a large abscess near the body from horn injuries, explaining the contamination. Laboratory analysis linked the foreign matter to unclean milking and led to changes at supplying creameries.
Judge Cleland sustains state demurrer in Oregon case against Pacific States Telephone and Sunset Telephone challenging a constitutional amendment for initiative. Appeal options exist with likely move to Oregon Supreme Court, then United States Supreme Court.
East and Middle state travelers flood Westbound lines as regular trains fill. Extra equipment and routes to Portland and the coast attract colonists toward coastal points, with Baker and surrounding Oregon towns receiving travelers at comparable costs.
J F Kimball, local representative of Weyerhaeuser Lumber, has returned to Klamath Falls from Lakeview. He plans to lease company lands in Klamath county for grazing this year, promising favorable consideration to local cattle and sheep men.
Market notes show wheat and barley prices in 80s to mid 80s per bushel while value items include corn at 32.50 to 33.50 per ton for cracked corn and hay ranges from 12 to 21 per ton. Fruit prices list apples at 1.3 per box and cranberries at 8 to 11 per barrel with greens and vegetables like onions and cabbage also recorded.
A severe winter storm paralyzed rail service with landslides near Wyeth and heavy rainfall raising Hood River, Uma tilla, and Willamette rivers. Power outages, ice lamps, and flooded towns like Pendleton threaten supplies as storms sweep east from the coast. rainfall totals exceed March records as winds gust to 62 mph.
Heavy continuous rain in the Chehalis valley has caused the Chehalis river to rise toward record levels. The flood fills creeks and rivers, threatening widespread damage as logs and debris move toward booms on Grays river, with rains persisting through the night.
Fire likely from crowded electric wires gut the coke works tipple engine house and chemical laboratory of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company at Sopris five miles west of Trinidad. The five story frame complex suffered about 150000 in losses and left about 300 men unemployed. Flames began on the third floor of the coke washer and spread rapidly through the plant as workers fought to save the office.
China concedes all Japanese demands and will buy arms on board the Tatsu. The Japanese flag will be hoisted over the vessel while a Chinese warship fires a salute. A sense of relief follows the settlement of the incident in Tokio.
A Berlin dispatch reports the German Emperor sent personal greetings to President Franklin D. Roosevelt as the fleet reached Magdalena Bay ahead of schedule. The message highlights allied cooperation and timing amid ongoing global tensions.
Admiral Evans commands the Fleet to sail from San Francisco on July 6 visiting Hawaii Samoa Australia Manila and return via the Suez. The mission includes target practice in the Philippines with timing tied to coal and coaling stops. Secretary Metcalf notes May 22 SF stay and possible Vancouver transfer before Evans retires in August.
The protected cruisers Charlestown St Louis and Milwaukee arrived from Magdalena Bay and began an eight hour endurance run at 20 knots. All went well early but the flagship Charleston fell behind followed by the Milwaukee, leading to disaster in the Santa Barbara channel.
The protected cruisers Milwaukee and St Louis of Admiral Swinburne's fleet arrive at Sannesseco port and will be placed in ordinary. Within days they will proceed to Bremerton navy yard. Only 75 men remain aboard while most crew are discharged from both ships.
German naval critics praise the two feet of craftsmanship shown by the 12,000 man crew aboard the American battleship fleet led by Rear-Admiral Evans. They note the ships arrived at Magdalena Bay four days ahead of schedule with no ships disabled, calling it proof of excellent material and personnel.
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