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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1905
Page
7
In St. Petersburg on April 6 12 secret police agents were arrested after explosives were found at the imperial palace. Lieutenant Colonel Shiraupaky uncovered a Cossack with an officer sword and a palace search found dynamite near the main door.
Chicago April 6 Prices paid for livestock by packers and rebates from railroads are to be investigated by the federal grand jury probing the beef trust. Testimony from stockyards and packing house workers yielded data, with May 15 expected to close the inquiry. The Connors case and witness tampering charges loom as the panel proceeds.
Chicago files suit for 40000 against Standard Oil alleging nonpayment of city inspection fees under a naphtha and gasoline ordinance. Company says saline and naphtha are not petroleum products and the ordinance does not apply.
An official adverse report notes continued disorder in Catitauss with weekly looting and arson across villages in the Gore district. Public buildings and estates are raided, schools are crowded, priests are coerced to swear solidarity, and killings are reported amid unrest in the Tiflis district.
Santo Domingo officials report Belgian creditors have proposed a $25,000 monthly payment to Belgian interests to smooth debt arrangements. They urge approval by President Morales and U S Minister Dangon. Situation hinges on U S action on the pending convention.
Washington April 7 The director of the geological survey cites a misapprehension among Idaho settlers about Reclamation Service plans for the Minidoka project. Officials warn entries should wait as pumping irrigation plans are tentative and require careful study before final approval.
John St Clair reports from El Paso that Yaqui Indians led by Malouche are waging a brutal campaign in Sonora. Over 50 men, plunder and arson devastate grain and cotton ranches, driving locals to towns while mail routes fail and provisions thin. Americans advised to avoid the area amid widespread panic.
Reports from Lahore dated April 7 detail widespread destruction after a recent quake. In Dhamala alone, about 1,400 natives were killed or injured, with many more injured and several Europeans dying. Most homes show earthquake damage as relief efforts begin.
A St. Petersburg correspondent portrays alleged widespread dishonesty in the United States, describing precautions by social leaders to stop guests from stealing, a white house reception where lights failed and guests concealed jewels and pocketbooks.
Minister Ta says health requires leaving Washington for a different climate. No new developments toward settlement of the war. Ta and Secretary Taft agreed to communicate if further action becomes necessary.
Forest fires across the South mountains near Gettysburg in early April burn thousands of acres. The blaze stretches about three miles along the range, causing extensive damage to valuable lumber and timber resources.
For Wahkiacus Daly Centerville Goldendale and Klickitat Valley points the Portland steamers run daily except Sunday at 7:00 a.m. connecting with C R N trains at Lyle to Goldendale, arriving The Dalles 6:30 p.m. Trains from Goldendale at 6:15 a.m. join this steamer for Portland arriving at 6 p.m. Meals on all steamers and team accommodations offered. Write 8 McDonald Portland for rates berth and connections.
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