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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1907
Page
2
A broad mix of events from the past week including political shifts in Ireland and Jamaica, Mexican and Guatemalan tensions, Royal and railroad news, labor strikes, and notable deaths. Notable items include the Foraker and Fairbanks mentions, Louis XVI treasure discovery, England’s Ireland concerns, and a deadly Johnstown mine flood.
Havana reports colleagues oppose a 12000 man standing Cuban force as proposed by the American general staff. Conservatives prefer expanding rural guard. Liberals doubt patronage gains. Governor Magoon has not been advised of a War Department push to implement the larger army plan.
The British steamer Sagami arrived at Falmouth with the crew of the Lucifer bound for Dublin. Abandoned April 8 after the Lucifer’s hold began filling with water, pumps failed, and the ship drifted. Some cargo was jettisoned to keep her afloat, but she foundered a week later after distress signals were unseen.
In Mexico City on April 30 authorities report that a mob of several hundred men stoned the American and Mexican legations in Guatemala City. Mexican troops are mobilizing on the Guatemala frontier though the War Department says the move is to ensure neutrality and protect Mexican interests. Reports say Minister Gamboca may have fled Guatemala after friction with President Cabrera's government.
In New York on April 30 the Central Federated Union divided on condemning Roosevelt with a three hour debate. The group representing over 100000 Manhattan workers sent a three member committee to Washington for direct talks with President Roosevelt over his criticism of Moyer and Haywood.
A massive blaze in Emeryville last evening destroyed the wood fiber and plaster works and damaged the F M Umphred Furniture factory and the Southern Pacific depot. The nearby race track sheds and California Jockey Club facilities were endangered, with Judson Iron works also suffering damage and two Pacific oil tanks severely affected.
Ex premier Count Witte denounces the council’s statutes on expert assisting committees in a characteristic address to the empire. He urges liberal support and condemns paralysis of the house, which is hailed with approval by supporters.
In Petersburg on April 30 the famine lands report a sharp scurvy increase. An urgent meeting of the government relief committee is planned for tomorrow to address the outbreak and discuss relief measures.
The Oregon Railroad Commission finds the Western Pacific rate of five dollars per thousand for lumber traffic to San Francisco Bay area excessive and discriminatory against inland points toward Portland. The decision leaves unresolved the possible one dollar per thousand valley to Portland rate and notes possible further action via separate complaint.
The Oregon Library Commission plans a statewide book provision to harmonize work among the State University Library and public schools. It will operate the high schools’ library feature, source Beebeant literature, and outline debate series. A joint debate at the university between Eastern and Western Oregon teams is planned for the state championship.
Elgin plans a new modern public school with ten rooms to be built of native stone and brick. The $20,000 structure will be heated by cream and will include modern conveniences. School Clerk Weiss is receiving bids and completion is expected this season.
Milton teachers and staff, led by Principal B Pennock, subscribe to a $1 stock in a Milton Commercial Club hotel project valued at around $10,000. The town, population 1500, prides its education system and enterprising teachers.
Astoria resident Fred Oleon and John Mouslik were arraigned in Justice court on complaints accusing them of operating nets during the closed season in Youngs river. Moustik pleaded guilty and was fined $60. Ison intends to challenge the charges claiming state fishing law does not apply to Youngs river.
The Grand Rende Valley Fruitgrowers union plans a La Grande warehouse to store the association’s business. Officials favor the project and expect construction to finish in time to handle this year’s crop.
Southern Pacific Co negotiates for land in Fairmount Eugene to create car repair and terminal buildings. The plan envisions Eugene as a division point for Klamath and the main line, strengthening the railroad’s regional operations.
A special Hood River meeting considers the University of Oregon proposition. Officials discuss impact and next steps for local support and potential actions.
The article notes strong profits from 1906 crops such as potatoes onions and clover seed in the Woodburn region and predicts farmers will expand acreage. It contrasts farming conditions with eastern expectations and mentions railroad rates and full fares influencing regional outreach.
The article predicts a heavy fruit harvest in 1907 with apples likely scarcer than last year but higher quality due to better cultivation. Peaches are expected to be unusually abundant if no disasters occur, and cherries prunes and plums also look strong. Grain hay and grass crops are in good condition.
Salem reports an effort by T Hendryx of Portland and nine others to urge the State board to consider buying tidelands and accretions in Palean bay at $2 per acre. The board gave only that applications would wait on file until the new law lowers the minimum price from $2 to a lower figure after it takes effect.
Fall wheat in this locality is looking fine as a rule with some fields lagging. When growth is poor the surface is hard as baked soil, and a zigzag harrow helps loosen the soil and bring moisture to the surface followed by rolling to firm the ground.
The Browneville-Ash Swale grange voices opposition to a plan to take the referendum route for the state university appropriation. The group argues the issue should not be required to go to a public vote.
A scrambled price list shows various wheat grades Bluestem and valley values from 720 to 770 per cwt plus costs for rye barley and timothy hay. Fruits vegetables and dairy items include apples horseradish cauliflower beans lettuce radishes rhubarb onions and butter with numerous per unit or per weight quotes. Livestock and poultry prices cover hens chickens fryers roosters turkeys ducks and dressed meat with ranges for live weight and per pound costs.
In British India Lahore reports show unrest among Hindu students over native control and parliamentary reforms. Riots in the Punjab and anti European agitation trigger government action. Volunteers recruit rapidly, including five Supreme Court judges and top officials among new privates.
A Saturday night storm swept across Texas with tornado like force damaging crops and buildings. Heaming Cook county was nearly wiped out with five dead including W. Alexander and a child named Wilkinson. Valley View saw houses blown down and Robert Nichols killed. Sulphur Springs hail stalled trains while Celeste cotton mill collapsed. Cotton and corn crops ruined, overall losses running high.
Binger Hermann walks free after jurors find he did not fraudulently destroy 35 official letters from the General Land Office. He denies wrongful intent, plans to return to Oregon, and credits the jury with fairness amid a six week trial.
Sir Alexander Swettenham, relieved of Jamaica governorship for ungracious conduct to Admiral Davis during a 190? landing, plans a reception in Vancouver after a proposed visit. He reportedly urged Vancouver officers to arrange the event with the Vancouver Canadian Club.
A message from Washington announces that Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission and Labor Commissioner Neill will visit Denver to aid in settling the dispute between the railroad company and its trainmen and conductors. They are to arrive in Denver on Wednesday.
A section of 500 feet of new construction at the immigration station at Locnet Point South Baltimore for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad collapsed in the afternoon. Between 20 and 256 workmen were carried down in the accident with no clear count available.
President Roosevelt joined foreign diplomats naval and military officials and state governors for opening ceremonies marking 300 years since English settlement in America. A 300 gun salute, fleet reviews, speeches by President Tucker and Roosevelt and a gold button ceremony opened the fair amid flag unfurling and salutes at Fort Monroe and the harbor.
Albany April 27 broken rails on New York steam lines surged in winter three months ending March 31 1907 totaling 3814 compared with 1331 in 1906. The railroad commissioner bulletin notes the spike prompted an American Railway association review and calls for talks with rail manufacturers to identify causes.
St Petersburg April 27 The famine relief committee discussed a credit of 11.5 million dollars for famine relief. Premier Stolypin submitted the bill to parliament and urged early discussion. The committee recommends immediate allocation of 2.5 million, with government withholding pending ministry report.
A report notes the transfer of seven herds from Montana to Canada. The bulls will move in May while cows and calves follow in July as the Canadian government has taken a deposit on the herd.
A war era proposal cites Russo Japanese conflict lessons shaping field guns ammunition and training. The note links German artillery practice to modern reforms and aims to reduce dull gray battlefield conditions through updated arms and tactics.
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