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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
7
Washington. Representative Sinnott analyzed wool industry statistics and tariff testimony and introduced on May 6 an amendment to place woolen manufactures on the free list. He argued the bill shifts schedules onto wool raisers noting sizable investments in wool and sheep across the nation and Oregon.
Oregon Grange endorses submitting an initiative to establish a preferential voting system for U S senators and state officers in its 40th annual session. A resolution criticizing the legislature was adopted and a proposal to fund uniforms and noontime lunches for public school children was defeated. Mortgages on farm property may be tax exempt if interest stays at 6 percent or less. Portland reports wheat stocks in Pacific Northwest markets near a clean-up, with 260 000 to 500 000 bushels unsold as buyers from eastern Oregon and Washington reduce supply.
Senator Lane of Oregon addressed Secretary of the Interior Lane urging allocation from the reclamation fund for the West Umatilla and Deschutes irrigation projects. He argued the projects' feasibility and Oregon’s equity, and demonstrated where funds could be found. Secretary Lane called it the most encouraging talk of the hearings.
Salem reports a suit to recover about 20000 acres of land alleged fraudulently selected during the Hyde and Benson operations. Attorney General Crawford awaits checked-over lists from Washington, DC, at the general land office. He expects to receive them within days and aims to begin the suit promptly, with work doable in ten days.
The Pan Hellenic group at the University of Oregon urges simple gowns at dances. Albany High School graduates 32 with 21 women. June 6 is graduation day. Labor Commission reports 411 Oregon accidents in April. 14 fatal. Drain mayoralty contest dismissed in Roseburg. The AvaI towed for repairs near Florence. Portland mayoral ballot advance shows 2 feet 10 inches length. Turtle serum trial in Ashland noted. Polk County Fire Patrol organized. 140000 of 200000 timbered acres represented. Albany plans street lighting and new paving. North Powder resident L B Kelsey killed in auto crash. Nellie Slater injured in crash. others hurt. Senator Chamberlain to propose using Crater Lake Park revenues for roads. Japanese mail thiefs in La Grande. registered mail intact. Fishermen rescue six Japanese near Oregon City. Russian families eye Klamath lands. Snider buys Palm mill property for shingle mill. Captain James Keating drowns at Astoria. Attorney General says referendum signatures can be withdrawn. O W R & N surveys two extensions. Umatilla Indians to hold summer memorial ceremonies.
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