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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
7
In St Petersburg on April 6 a guard change revealed a Cossack with an infantry officer sword and two dynamite packages near the imperial suite. Twelve secret police agents were arrested as accomplices and are held at the Peter and Paul fortress.
Chicago reporters say the Federal grand jury probing the beef trust will closely examine prices paid by packers to railroads and rebates claimed by packers. Witnesses subpoenaed gave testimony, data of value to the government, while interference complaints rose. The day focused on stockyard and packinghouse workers as the panel plans steady work toward a May 15 close.
The city of Chicago sues Standard Oil for 40000 claiming unpaid inspection fees under a city ordinance on naphtha and gasoline commerce. Standard argues gasoline and naphtha are not petroleum products and the ordinance does not apply.
Official advices report continued unrest in the Caucauss. Over the past week peasants burned public offices in Gore district, looted schools and estates, cut trees, and menaced police. Priests were compelled to swear solidarity. Similar troubles reported in Tiflis district.
Bel gian creditors in Santo Domingo offer a monthly $25 000 payment to President Morales and American Minister Dawson to secure favorable terms on the debt. The situation likely remains until the United States acts on the pending convention.
The director of the geological survey notes a misapprehension among Idaho settlers about the Minidoka project plans. While land entries should be tentative, pumping irrigation remains under study with delicate engineering features delaying final decisions. No barrier to future pumping, but engineers seek more preparation before construction approval.
John St. Clair, a reliable prospector, reports Yaqui Indians led by Malouche are on the warpath near Ures Sonora. They invade, kill, loot and burn, forcing ranchers to abandon grain and cotton and seek towns for safety as mail routes falter and provisions shrink.
Reports from Dhamala detail 1400 killed or injured with many more to die. European casualties rise as more bodies are found. Government relief efforts are being organized to address widespread devastation across districts.
Forest fires at the South mountains near Gettysburg have scorched thousands of acres, with flames extending about three miles. The blaze threatens valuable lumber and causes significant damage.
Wahkiacus Daly Centerville Goldendale and Klickitat Valley points receive daily steamer service from Portland at 7 a.m except Sunday with R N connections at Line 5 15 p m for Goldendale. The Dalles arrival 6 30 p m. The Dalles steamer leaves daily except Sunday at 7 a m with Goldendale connections to Portland at 6 p m. Meals and wagon accommodations aboard. For rates berths and connections contact 8 McDonald Portland agent. General Office Portland Or.
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