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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
6
News items from across the country note Taft becoming an associate member of the G A R while other reports cover anti trust prosecutions of Indiana insurers, proposed campaign contribution bans for Wisconsin, weather and fire incidents, and legislative fights over rail and irrigation policy.
Chicago May 18 Stores in tiers connected by private elevators will give space on the first floor of the seven story Leiter building at State and Jackson. The design divides the first floor into seven stores with private elevator access to upper floors to provide more storeroom on State street.
May 18 report from Tokio states Sojaji the famed Buddhist temple in Shiba park was destroyed by fire causing an estimated loss of 200000. The nearby pen e Caen temple suffered less damage and its famed red gates were saved. A beggar living beneath the temple set the blaze with a newspaper and sticks for warmth.
May 18 report centers on Mahmad Schefket commander of the Testis thusteationel Hiren as the pivotal figure guiding liberal reforms in Turkey. The article lauds his rapid seizure of Constantinople with army corps and quotes his view that the army serves civil power under the national assembly and cabinet.
Seattle may ship back the bureau of American republics exhibit unless the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition officers provide better display space. The mine building space was reallocated to others and a gallery spot in the Oriental building was chosen. Special agent William J. Klob criticizes the space and location as unsuitable.
Malheur County wool production is forecast to exceed 5 million pounds this season with 1.5 million already sold for May and June delivery. Prices range from 20 to 27 cents, weather has been favorable, and much shearing will be machine based. The Malheur Harney Wool Growers meet June 22 in Ontario. Weston district plans a May 31 special to vote on a high school, ending the Eastern Oregon normal after May 23 25.
Salem reports the treasurer's statement shows first mortgage loans outstanding at 4 390 822 82 the largest in state history. Common school fund interest is rising promising a large apportionment August 1. State tax into the treasury in April nears 500 000 and total on hand reaches 1 173 533 98, the largest in years.
The Umatilla county Pioneers association holds its annual meeting in Weston on May 28 and 29 with many old settlers expected to recall the early days of Eastern Oregon when coyotes roamed and sagebrush covered the land. The first pioneer society in Eastern Oregon was founded here and meetings have continued for over two decades. Over 25 of the county's early settlers have died in the last two years.
Rear Admiral Giles B. Harber of the Pacific fleet and his staff, along with ship captains, were granted an audience with the Japanese emperor and empress in Tokio. American Ambassador O'Brien presented the officers, and Harber's conversation with the emperor lasted several minutes, leaving a favorable impression.
Condon Rae Bros of Montana shipped a 23 car train last week carrying about 5300 sheep from Condon. The livestock head for Sythe Montana to feed at Rae Bros large bands. Additional trains from Eastern Oregon will bring about 250000 head to Montana for grazing.
Weston George Nesbitt who worked three years on J. N. York’s Boise farm received a windfall of 2133 dollars after Dean Perkins offered that amount for Nesbitt’s 23 acre tract six miles from Boise. Nesbitt had previously bought the land cheaply. The sale occurred promptly after the offer.
Seoul May 18 Viscount Sone vice president general left for an unspecified destination after a sudden summons by Prince Ito the Japanese resident general in Korea who is currently in Japan government cables report cabinet actions proceeding without direct supervision from Japanese officials.
Salem reports Dr. R. E. L. Steiner, superintendent of the asylum, has returned from an extended East trip. He was accompanied by H. E. Bickers, supervisor of the fee ble mind Institute, who came as far as Chicago. They explored care of the insane in other states and visited Washington and Senator Chamberlain.
Klamath Falls schedules June 2 for the railroad completion fete replacing June 7 to avoid the Rose festival clash in Portland. The event is promoted as authoritative and will feature a large Inland Empire crowd, promising a memorable countywide celebration.
In Ontario during the past week land sales reached about 80 000 dollars with prices from 125 to 200 dollars per acre. Notable deals include 100 acres of A M Moody for 20000, 75 acres of Judge J T Clement for 15200, and 160 acres of Dave Dunbar for 20000 bought by Portland to plant to fruit trees. A A Brown sold 2000 acres for 20000.
Eugene reports progress on the Lane county fair grandstand and pavilion with capacity for 1,000 in the grandstand and a large pavilion. The fair grounds will be active all summer as work continues and the track for training remains in good condition.
Farmers and ranchers celebrate progress on irrigation ditches in Grants Pass. The gravity ditch on the north side is finished to the city limits and the high land ditch to Fruitdale reaches the valley opening. About five miles of waterways are ready and water will be turned in within 30 days.
A gathering of Corvallis fruit growers and farmers met under the Corvallis Commercial Club to organize a Benton County Fruitgrowers Association and discuss a cooperative scheme modeled after Hood River's.
Mist The Holmes and Lindgren shin gle mill resumed operations the first of the week after a shutdown of several months. It is the last of three shingle mills in the area to restart. All are now running.
Wheat prices across varieties run from bluestem at 1.30 to red Russian around 1.17 to 1.20 per cent. Corn and oats values per ton or per hundred weight are listed with hay, potatoes, fruits, vegetables, dairy, eggs, poultry, pork, hops, wool and cattle. Trade figures show regional figures for Willamette valley and Eastern Oregon with several per unit price ranges and contract notes.
A Kansas storm killed three and left 65 injured, many seriously, with substantial damage at Hollatown and Mount Washington. A Santa Fe train crew near Great Bend suffered four serious injuries as a violent downpour and sudden wind toppled frame houses and roofs, wiping out the small region.
The Oregon building tops finished state pavilions with California close behind Mt Rainier soars 15000 feet above Alaska Yukon Pacific grounds Five million dollars in dust from Apiare will appear in the Alaska exhibit Live game and birds from Point Barrow to Tia Juana in a vast paddock Alberta Saskatchewan and Canada exhibit minerals and agriculture Idaho cadet band of 40 to perform Idaho legislature eases appropriation for encampment after university year Michigan building funded locally Seattle subscriptions pay bus and entertainment Guards in pear gray uniforms to present best dressed police force yet seen in the country
A mailcar and engine were detached and hijacked three miles east of Hill yard. The engine was reversed and crashed into a standing train injuring several passengers. Robbers stole over $20,000 from the mailcar as doctors and officers rushed to the scene.
Washington May 17 the Interstate Commerce Commission announced a delay of the Spokane rate decision. After recent conferences with Hill and Harriman representatives the effective date was moved from June 1 to July 1, postponing the new rates.
A strong seismic shock struck Glendive Montana at 9 16 p m Saturday causing men to flee the Masonic temple and rattling dishes in pantries The quake also shook Forsyth North Dakota and Dickinson were reported to suffer severe effects with rapid vibrations lasting a few seconds
Dallas Texas May 17 a general movement among state banks to adopt the new state guarantee law signed last week has begun. In the two days since the law was enacted twenty five banks have accepted the provisions of the deposit guarantee act.
A Kansas City storm event leaves multiple tornadoes across Kansas and Oklahoma. In Hollis Kansas three dead and ten injured, Great Bend area two dead and twenty injured, and two killed near Concordia. Santa Fe engineer William Ackerly and conductor Frank Nicholson perished on a wrecked bridge train between Great Bend and Kinsley. Rail lines washed out and trains halted across Missouri Pacific and Burlington Santa Fe corridors.
Washington plan calls for simultaneous opening of Flathead in Montana Coeur d Alene in Idaho and Colville in Washington with about 1 2 million acres at stake Registration at Missoula Kalispell Coeur d Alene and Spokane July 10 to August 15 Five week period to register followed by a short drawing in Coeur d Alene City for all three reservations
San Jose May 15 The wholesale dismissal of professors at the University of the Pacific signals a full faculty reorganization. Four heads have fallen with two more expected to retire soon. Discharged professors had long tenure at the institution.
Telegrams from Jipijapa in Manabi province indicate shocks since the first of the month with increasing severity in recent days. A Quito dispatch notes quakes felt yesterday and the seismograph recorded strong shocks in the West Indies on Wednesday.
Miles City Montana May 15 a sale of a large wool clip has been effected. The event signals strong demand and favorable prices for wool from the region, with buyers from multiple firms securing substantial lots.
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