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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
6
A roundup covers Root reforming the consular service, Ambassador Wright in Japan, Odell Horace Porter for New York governor, more NP trains, oil investigations, Russian political turmoil, a San Francisco theater boom, and various global and domestic events including weather, strikes, and capital cases.
The senate aims for long sessions with two appropriation bills ready for debate and the unfinished sea level canal bill to be pressed. Conferees will tackle the railroad rate bill and Panama canal supply policy while postmaster nominee Barnes faces attention.
Oregon Washington and Idaho organizations unite to form the Interstate Development League. Spokane hosts a banquet for Portland visitors as committees draft details for a Portland Spokane Lewiston led effort aiming for a Washington meeting next fall. Wilcox and Browne urge river and jetty aid to finish projects.
New York May 26 The appellate court discharged George W Perkins from custody ruling no grand larceny proven in connection with New York Life Insurance Company campaign contributions to the Republican National Committee. Justices differ on moral versus legal responsibility with calls for possible restitution.
J N Williamson Van Gesner and Marion R Bigga filed a revised bill of exceptions with the federal court clerk through Judge Bennett. The 1050 page document largely reproduces trial testimony from their conspiracy to defraud the government conviction. Judge Hunt had previously refused a former bill and will likely rule on this latest filing around mid June.
In San Francisco heavy rain last night and today damaged truck gardens flooded basements and worsened conditions for refugees living on low ground. The 1.15 inches of rain is the heaviest for this late season since 1884, complicating outdoor cooking for those sheltered indoors as well.
Washington May 26 The senate debated an amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill proposing ten percent of forest reserve receipts be shared with states for schools and public roads Senator Fulton urged raising the share to twenty percent arguing reserves reduce county taxable areas The proposal faced strong opposition and likely withdrawal
Navy bureau computations on Dewey drydock movements indicate an average of 100 miles per day since leaving Babel Mandeb. Heavy weather expected in the Indian Ocean was not encountered, with the voyage considered unusually rapid for the conditions.
The senate interstate commerce committee voted to report the house omnibus lighthouse bill adding items including a lightship for Juan de Fuca Washington 150000 light and fog signals Cape Hinchinbrook Alaska 75000 lighthouse tender Hawaiian islands 150000 tender for lighthouse inspector California district 130000 lighthouse and fog signal Red Rock San Francisco bay 30000.
Odessa reports a seamen strike halting 15 steamers from leaving port with stevedores ready to join, creating growing disruption as shipping across the Black Sea stalls.
Washington May 26 The foreign commerce of the United States for April totaled 251 million dollars with 107 million in imports and 144 million in exports The bulletin from the Bureau of Statistics notes only one prior April has seen combined imports and exports exceed 200 million dollars
Representatives Lorimer Madden and Speaker Cannon with Senator Cullom met the president to gauge how far the Beveridge meat inspection bill could be amended in conference. The president warned he would resist changes he dislikes, citing packer sanitation friction and the need for uniform domestic standards, while administration push to pass the bill this session continues.
The board of underwriters responsible for California Nevada Oregon Montana Idaho and Utah has decided to raise rates for 5 000 agents. No board company may vary from board fixed rates until further notice. San Francisco rate schedules are under discussion due to fire department crippled water supply. H F Atwood returns from Rochester to report to home offices influencing claims settlements.
In Tokio General Nogi questioned the rumor of General Stoessel’s death sentence by court martial for Port Arthur surrender. He doubted the report’s truth but said Stoessel would accept any sentence with soldierly alacrity and defended Stoessel against attacks on his conduct at Port Arthur.
M D Aigneaux arrived by steamer Monteagle after a Siberia tour and claimed Roseia plans another war. Troops are sent home as others move across the Trans-Siberian line while garrisons are strengthened at Harbin and Khabarovsk. Vladivostok defenses were recently bolstered.
Senator Heyburn is improving rapidly today with appetite returning and a simple diet. He plans to travel to Atlantic City once stronger but will not actively participate in Senate work this session, though hopes to return before adjournment.
Portland report shows J Ainsworth W B Gilbert and Robert Farrell reelected as directors with Miss Helen F Spalding filling the vacancy left by Mrs W A Buchanan. The society lists 498 children under supervision across Oregon Washington and Idaho with 70 girls in Portland homes and new county advisory boards appointed.
The State Fair Board in Salem has begun preparations for the Oregon State Fair. Funds redirected from premiums last year funded building and grounds improvements. Buildings repainted, stock sheds and race barns extended, racetrack improved, and new park seats, chairs, and exhibit cases acquired. Statues and interior decorations removed from Lewis and Clark grounds were repaired and moved to the State Fair for display.
An Aurora-A teacher sent a pupil home with a note to quarantine for suspected chickenpox. The illness proved real, but pupils returned to school. A physician advised allowing attendance, arguing the pupil had already infected others, and now about half the town’s children are affected.
Portland Oregon news item notes Judge Wolverton could impose the maximum 210 year sentence on Henry Meldrum former surveyor general of Oregon If the court also imposes the heaviest permissible fine Meldrum could owe $21000 A new trial motion is pending with sentencing set for Friday June 8.
Registration at the Baker County clerk’s office is blocked and the books reopened after the primaries may exceed 350 names. Approximately 700 voters in Baker County have not registered and time for registration has expired. Swearing in at the polls will fill some, but a shortage of 500 to 690 is anticipated.
Portland agencies face heavy demand from railroad contractors for laborers. Help calls come from Hood River and White Salmon strawberry fields. Thousands of men and women are needed for rail and construction camps, adding pressure on labor agents.
Salem J H Ackerman state superintendent of public instruction declares retirement at end of his next term. He was nominated by both parties but will appear on the ballot as the Republican candidate only.
The Klamath region in Oregon and California sees 1.5 million acres reserved for reclamation studies under the irrigation project. Half is restored to entry while the remainder stays reserved for reservoirs, rights of way, or reclaimable lands pending investigation.
In the banner hop-raising district of Oregon valley area, prospects are ahead of former seasons with large acreage and yards showing well this year.
Salem secretary of state Dunbar, ex officio insurance commissioner, said Oregon will not cancel licenses as long as companies comply with state law. About 3.1 million dollars in interest-bearing securities are on deposit to cover losses, with 58 firms posting 50 000 each and two posting 100 000. Trad ers Insurance of Chicago is the only company withdrawing. agents were told to stop writing for it. If firms stay solvent, Oregon policyholders are protected. insolvency would remove them from the market without state intervention.
Charles Harding Park of Eugene A sells the Treasure mine in Blue River district to J Rowland Ragdale of Manchester England. Purchase price undisclosed but described as the highest for the district. Park spent heavily developing the mine and building a ten stamp quartz mill.
Articles of incorporation filed with the county clerk establish the McCary Ditch company with G. J. Dowman O. C. Johnson and C. W. Faull as incorporators. Capital stock set at 350 shares of $10 each totaling $3,500. Purpose to divert Powder River water for irrigation under long held rights.
Fruit reports show Aurora-Cherries ripening quickly with other fruits ahead of former years. A March cold snap of two days did not affect fruit trees in northern Marion county.
A detailed list of market quotes for Wheat, Parley, Hay, Fruits, Vegetables, Onions, Potatoes, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Hops, Wool, Veal, Peel, Mutton, Pork and more. Specific prices include No.1 white feed $29 per ton, apples $2.50 3.50 per box, Oregon ranch eggs 19 20c per dozen, and Butter 17 20c per pound.
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