Weekly News in Condensed Form Recap
A digest of week events notes Japan sending a minister to Cuba Hermann seeks a seat in the house Marshal Field near death China and Russia on shifting fronts Western tour planned by Chicago Commercial Association Meriwether faces hazing trial in Anna cadet death Riga police find weapons Caucasus in revolt Russian and French diplomacy Venezuela turmoil Nast body to U S Kaiser braces for Socialist protests Annapolis hazers convicted Car negie steel fire at Greenfield impact Russia China Japan costs Russia dynamite theft Denmark to Russia link Mine fires in Utah and New York stock forgery Harvard revises football rules Schenectady and Wormwood ware fires rack up losses Hermann trial planned for late March in Washington
Transport Ships Need Expansion for War Readiness
Washington reports a Senate briefing on the Merchant Marine committee stance that current U S war transport capacity is insufficient. The analysis cites neutrality laws delaying foreign ships and calls for immediate increases in fast, large steamers to move troops and supplies in war, with criticism of earlier Spanish American War transport. Senator Gallinger plans to present the findings to the War Department.
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Washington
Serta Y Ne Genera Sla
Senate
Ing
Ral
Aes
Lawa
Santiago
Gallinger
War Department
Bill of Marine Commission
Oregon primary petitions require county and precinct signers
Oregon state officials consider a stricter interpretation of the direct primary law. To qualify, petitions must include 2 percent of voters in seven counties and 10 percent of precincts in those counties, plus 2 percent state-wide party support. This complicates signature gathering and may prompt a legal opinion from the attorney general. Irrigationists in Salem compare Oregon and Idaho contracts, noting Idaho future ownership of canals by landowners and different water rights terms under reclamation contracts.
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Supreme Judge
Secretary of State
Salem
Oregon
Idaho
Twin Falls Canal
Senator Dryden pushes federal insurance regulation bill
Senator Dryden revises and will reintroduce in the Senate a government control plan for insurance. He cites New York inquiry findings as guiding the measure, promising safeguards to detect wrongdoing and punish offenders. The bill seeks to regulate insurance as a national matter with broad support from officials and lawyers.
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Washington
Dryden
Senate
New York Legislative Committee
New York
Liges
Gakedel Pap
National Banka
Feder
Independent Telephone Association Formed in Portland
Representatives of Oregon independent telephone lines met last week and formed a permanent organization in Portland. The Independent Telephone Association aims to develop and protect mutual interests, standardize accounting, and defend non Bell lines from unfair competition through cooperation and other advisable means.
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Portland
Oregon
Independent Telephone Association
National Association of Independent Telephone Lines
Linn county appoints fruit inspector for Linn County
The Linn county court names E. C. Armstrong of Marion station to serve as temporary fruit inspector for Linn county on the recommendation of Horticultural Commissioner A. Park of Salem. Park seeks a ready man to combat pests at once and a permanent appointee will be trained briefly under Professor A. B. Cordley at the Oregon Agricultural college.
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Linn
Albany
E. C. Armstrong
Marion Station
Marion County
Linn County
A. Park
Salem
Park
A. B. Cordley
Oregon Agricultural College
Commerce with France Shows a Large 1905 Trade Gap
Washington reports that U S commerce with France in fiscal 1905 totaled about 166 million dollars. Exports to France reached 76 million while imports from France were 90 million. The U S shipped copper and cotton valued around 46 million and agricultural implements about 3 million. France relies on colonies for provisions and breadstuffs while copper and cotton dominate U S exports.
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Washington
United States
France
Bureau of Statistics
United State
Election pressure and bribery claimed in Bosnia
In Moscow on January 16 reports claim wholesale arrestees are used to block voters from registering for Bosnia elections. Tales allege ridicule tactics to force support for approved candidates and socialists are bribed to sway labor leaders toward favored officials.
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Moscow
Russia
Bosnia
Socialiste
Yaqui Stories Bring Retaliation
In El Paso Texas on January 16 a Mexican government order forbids mining agents in Sonora and Lower California from allowing foreigners to file mining claims. The action follows claims circulated in the United States about Yaqui outrages and seeks to curb foreign participation in local mining.
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Fl Paso
Tex
Sonora
California
Hae
United States
Government Retains Durham White Stephens as Adviser
Beoul Corea January 16. The government decides to keep Durham White Stephens in his role as American adviser to the emperor of Corea.
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Beoul, Corea
Durham White Stephens
Cores
Albany Businessmen Back Woolen Mill Proposal
Albany businessmen met to secure subscriptions for $15,000 toward a $100,000 woolen mill capital. Judge Stewart withdrew from solicitation and Frank J. Miller was chosen to fill the vacancy as the committee pushes the project. The group endorsed cooperation to uplift Albany and its industries.
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Albany
Judge Stewart
Frank J. Miller
Newport as Winter Resort Gains Attention
Newport on Yaquina bay attracts regional residents for winter retreat with generally pleasant weather. Salem, Eugene, Albany, Independence, and Corvallis leaders spend part of the season at the seaside, helping Newport build a winter resort reputation.
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Newport
Albany
Yaquina Bay
Salem
Eugene
Independence
Corvallis
Newport.ie
New Railroad for Gilliam Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of State for the Oregon Northern Railway company. Incorporators are William J. Mariner R W Robinson and C E Jones. Road from Blalock Gilliam county to Hardman Morrow county. Capital stock $25000 1250 shares of $20 each. Principal place of business Heppner.
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Gilliam
Oregon Northern Railway Company
William J. Mariner
R. W. Robinson
C. E. Jones
Blalock
Gilliam County
Hardman
Morrow County
Heppner
Forest Grove Considers 25 Year Electric Railway Franchise
Forest Grove city council heard State Senator E W Haines for Forest Grove transportation company apply for a 25 year electric railway franchise from the Southern Pacific depot to the business district about two miles. The ordinance requires starting in 90 days and completion in eight months with mail express and passenger service. Senator Haines supplied electric power from his plant about 12 miles away and is expected to furnish power for the line.
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Forest Grove
E. W. Haines
Forest Grove Transportation Company
Southern Pacific
United States
Senator Haines
Bia
Bie
Contracts at Interest Salem State Land Board Reports
The State Land board lists outstanding interest bearing contracts as of December 31. School land contracts total 669,516.30 dollars, the Agricultural college 28,993.82 dollars, and the university 3,788 dollars.
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Salem
State Land Board
Agricultural College
University
Hollen Buys Finch Ranch in Gilliam County
Condon A Hollen buys the 860 acre Finch ranch on Trailfork in Gilliam County from J W Booth for about 15000 dollars. Booth transfers a Conde n residence property in Condon valued at about 5000 dollars. Hollen, proprietor of the Condon Flour Mill, will take possession around March 1.
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Gilliam
Condon
A. Hollen
Trailfork
Gilliam County
J. W. Booth
Mr. Hollen
Booth
Allen Wants Oregon Boys
Corvallis Lieutenant Quinlan, commandant of the cadet regiment at the college, has instructions to recommend six additional graduates from Oregon Agricultural College for positions as Third lieutenants in the Philippine constabulary. Three similar recommendations were recently made and one appointment, Lieutenant Floyd Williams, has gone to Manila.
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Allen
Oregon
Corvallise
Quinlan
Oregon Agricultural College
Philippine Constabulary
Floyd Williams
Manila
Hops Sales Shrink in Josephine County Market
Grants Pass reports several hops sales at 9 to 10 cents per pound with about 500 bales changing hands. By February 1 growers will hold only a few hops in Josephine county, with some baby hops remaining and a small stock of old hops, totaling over 500 bales overall.
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Josephine
Grants Pass
Josephine County
Portland Markets Yield Mixed Farm Prices and Poultry Rates
Market report lists wheat and hay prices for Oregon and valley regions. Included are barley, oats, apples, cranberries, vegetables, and poultry values with numerous per unit figures and ranges.
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Wheat—Club
Bluestem
Valley
Oregon
Anes
Matton
Boxer Coin for Colleges Moves in Congress
States Senator 8 H Piles will introduce a bill to use the 20 million dollars China paid as damages in the Boxer uprising to educate Chinese students in American colleges. The plan, drafted by the University of Washington faculty, calls for inviting Chinese students to the U S, aiding American colleges in China, and supporting Chinese students at American consulates.
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8. H. Piles
Congress
China
University of Washington
Benator Pilea
A. W. Bush
Canton-Hankow
W. A. P. Martin
High Commission
San Francisco
Hash
Roosevelt
Root
Bush
Pacific Coast
Oregon
California
United States
Combine for Colonizing Plan Adopted by Western Lines
General passenger agents from Western lines finalize a plan to organize a general colonization bureau to issue land and immigration certificates. Some railroad reps fear abolition of colonization privileges could halt homeseekers' settlement work, but agents say the bureau will handle all Western roads' colonization business and volume will not drop.
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Chicago
Western Lines
General Colonization Bureau
Western Passenger Association
Western Road
Shaw to Stay Another Year
President Roosevelt asked Secretary Shaw to remain at the Treasury head until March 4 1907 and Shaw agreed. Shaw had signaled plans to retire in February this year but agreed to extend his tenure after cabinet discussion.
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Shaw
Chicago
Chronicle
Washington
Roosevelt
Treasury Department
Russia Secures Paris Credit for Ruble Stabilization
Confirmation arrives that ex-Minister Kokovsoff led a Paris mission resulting in a $50,000,000 credit from French bankers. The arrangement is described as a private operation between the State Bank of Russia and French banks, with potential for more funds if needed to support the ruble.
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Russia
Paris
St. Petersburg
Kokovsoff
Tis
Bank of
Banka
Calhoun Plans Early Report On Asphalt Dispute
Washington Jan. 15 Mr Calhoun the president s special minister to Venezuela telegraphed from Chicago that he will submit early this week the report on the asphalt controversy called for in the department as base for resuming negotiations with Venezuela toward settling the claims The cable company reported to the secretary that its lines connecting with Venezuela are interrupted.
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Calhoun
Washington
Venezuela
Root
Chicago
Ite
Needs of Railway Mail Clerks Report Urges Fund
The annual report of the general superintendent of railway mail service for 1906 shows total miles of service across railroad electric cable and steamboat lines as 376 584 037. It calls for a retirement and superannuation fund to aid clerks disabled in line of duty or worn out by long service.
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Washington
May Abolish Canal Commission Promises Testimony
A report notes potential abolition of the canal commission and promises of public testimony to expose mismanagement. Officials say latitude will be given for witnesses to speak in hopes of uncovering issues.
Senate to probe canal affair hearings set for next week
Washington notes that a senate committee on interoceanic canal will hold hearings next Tuesday with Roosevelt Taft Shonts Stevens Wallace among those to be arraigned and tried. The piece questions whether any substantial action will result beyond public airing of disputes and friction within the project leadership.
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Washington
Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
William H. Taft
Theodore P. Shonts
John F. Stevens
John F. Wallace
Senate Committee On Interoceanic
Edentary
Seylol
Reed N
Enterprise
Wallace
Roosevelt
Washi
China unrest strains government amid anti foreign sentiment
Reports from the South and Yangtse valley show strong anti foreign feeling as reform efforts meet resistance. The government is torn between reformist pressure from the young China party and conservative officials defending perks, while foreign ministers hold firm on keeping naval support in Chile province except for the legation guard.
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Pekin
Yangtse
China
Young China Party
Chile
Legation Giarde
Demand a Lower Rate in Juneau Shipping Meeting
In Juneau on January 13 a meeting of 35 Douglas City shippers ordered a telegram demanding a 25 percent rate cut before any new contracts with the two steamship lines. Only three contracts are signed. others await action by Tacoma or Portland with talks of pooling the issue.
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Juneau
Alaska
Douglas City
Tacoma
Portland
Castro Plans Sale of Guanaioco Asphalt Lake Concession
Private advices from Caracas say President Castro will offer the Guanaioco asphalt lake concession in Bermudes state to the highest bidder. The property, once controlled by the New York and Bermudes company, is now operated by Ambrose Howard Carner as receiver appointed by the High Federal court.
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Castro
New York
Caracas
Eale
Guanaioco
New York & Bermudes Company
Bermudes
Ambrose Howard Carner
High Federal Court
More Jamaicans for Canal Sailed from Kingston
Four hundred men left Kingston in the steamer Tagus for Colon to seek canal work. Each man deposited $6.25 under the immigrants protection law.
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Kingston
Tagus
Colon
Treasury
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