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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
6
A Virginia football player died from a skull fracture suffered in a game. The report notes varied world events while focusing on the fatal injury and its immediate impact on the team and authorities.
St Petersburg reports rising interest in the Balkans as Russia accepts discussing annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Austria-Hungary seeks inclusion of Bosnia in talks with a Berlin treaty clause abrogation as a condition. Negotiations among Russia Austria and other powers continue with no clear path to agreement.
The city held a near full attendance with most businesses closing so proprietors could attend. Judge Scott of Salem and Walter Pierce spoke on good roads while officers were announced including W. T. Wright president and Walter M. Pierce vice president.
A Harriman lines educational train will visit Hillsboro Forest Grove North Yamhill Sheridan Dallas Independence Wellsdale Albany Shedd Junction City Eugene Cottage Grove Springfield Brownsville Jefferson Salem Gervais Woodburn West Stayton Silverton Hubbard Aurora eight days long with seven to eight cars. It will showcase dairying horticulture stock raising and practical instruction by Oregon Agricultural College professors and railway officials.
Japanese officials greeted Pacific Coast business men with enthusiastic scenes on arrival in Kobe on November 3. The group toured the inland sea by chartered steamer, visited dockyards and large industrial plants, and was hosted by provincial and city leaders. The reception impressed the visitors with Japan s modern life and cordial hospitality.
Berlin reports show Chancellor von Buelow's position near collapse as newspapers across parties mourn the mishandling of a foreign affair. The emperor condones his role, yet the chancellor's authority and prestige are gravely shaken, possibly forcing a renewed imperial request for relief.
It emerged that J. D. Lindsay of Nicholl Anable Lindsay of New York backs J. J. Egan who seeks street railway franchises for 240 miles of lines in San Francisco. The ad material promises immediate construction if the franchise is granted, influencing today’s election ballot.
In Bay City and San Francisco on November 3 highwaymen struck with limited yields. A saloon near the Tenderloin held up by a lone robber yielded 60 dollars from the till. Earlier on California Street near the Fairmont hotel a thief took 15 dollars and a watch. Multiple burglaries were reported but no arrests announced.
Constantinople November 3 Bulgarian delegates M Liaptcheff minister of commerce and M Miltcheff foreign office official arrived to complete an arrangement with the Porte. The accord will include pecuniary compensation to Turkey for abdication of Turkish rights in Eastern Rumelia. Liaptcheff led the seizure of the Oriental railway.
A syndicate of Minnesota Montana and Oregon cattlemen has leased 10000 acres near Chilico lake close to the head of Butte in British Columbia and yearlings will be shipped there. J A Stetson of Duluth handles arrangements. The area has no snowfall and young cattle graze year round.
Burns expects Swain and Smith to begin water well drilling next week about 1.5 miles from town at a spring that currently yields 1000 gallons per hour. The spring sits 110 feet above town, through bed rock crevice, with experts predicting a bountiful sub-artesian supply if penetrated. water is pure and six degrees warmer than nearby springs.
General Manager O'Brien reports orders placed for Harriman lines in Oregon and Southern Pacific. Oregon Railroad and Navigation will receive 500 50 ton flat cars 200 40 ton stock cars 10 cabooses 6 steel coaches 2 steel cabooses 3 diners. SP will get 200 box cars 50 flat cars 10 cabooses 5 coaches 2 baggage cars 2 diners. Delivery starts January 1 with total outlay over 1 million dollars.
County school leaders report the compulsory education and eighth grade diploma laws benefit students in Oregon. In a special report to Superintendent Ackerman on educational affairs, none proposed amendments, suggesting the statute is among the most effective in the United States.
Roseburg announces a change in observers at the local weather bureau about November 1. Thomas Gibson, in charge for 18 years, will transfer to Portland to join E A Beales, district chief. William Bell will succeed Gibson, having led the station when Gibson took charge on March 27, 1890.
A daylight schedule starting Sunday October 25 enhances travel through Klamath Falls with easier connections at Weed to California Northern trains 13 and 14. Train from Weed departs 2 a.m. arriving 4 30 p.m. at Klamath Falls, return from Klamath Falls at 7 30 a.m. reaches Weed at 5 p.m. This is hailed as the best schedule the city has had.
Chemawa notes mail from valley points often takes two days to reach destinations. North bound trains deliver to the north, while return mail lags. Abolishing the main train No 18 service and bypassing smaller points on train No 14 harms small towns.
In Klamath Falls reports estimate 40 000 gallons picked on Huckleberry mountain this season by Crater Lake National Park superintendent W F Arant with more gathered at Lake of the Woods patch.
Frosts over the last nights push potato raisers to harvest hundreds of acres on mountain slopes. Prospects are for a short crop but of good quality, as farmers continue digging the tubers to assess yield and market readiness.
Deputy Funk reports Sheriff Taylor turned over 67,000 more in taxes to the county treasurer this year than last. Total amount handed over reaches 328,716.48 with about 15,000 remaining delinquent. Errors in the office totaled 758.19 despite higher totals and larger handling.
Farmers forming a company drill within days to locate a coal vein south of Silverton after leasing 1200 acres for 20 years. Chief Engineer Berry, who runs Scotts Mill mine nearby, supervises the operation as prospecting begins.
A detailed market listing shows prices for grains hay fruit vegetables and livestock across Oregon and nearby regions. Items include Wheat at 89 to 94 cents, Barley around $26 to $28 per ton, Oats up to $31.50 per ton, various potatoes onions and vegetables with numerous per unit prices, and dairy poultry and wool values from local sellers.
The near finished Wisconsin state capitol assembly room decoration by Edwin A Bilashfield is on display in New York for a few days. It depicts Wisconsin history from past to future with figures of explorers, Civil War color guard, Indians, lumbermen and farmers, and symbols of conservation and progress.
In Constantinople a mutiny by Turkish troops at the Yildiz Kiosk was halted by a royal battalion. Three mutineers were killed or wounded. The rebels surrendered after one volley. They were paraded in the square and identified as oath breakers. The incident aims to deter further disloyalty in the garrison.
Two carloads of Finns, miners from the Lake Superior district directed by George C. Butler, head to Ely Nevada to join the Nevada Copper company mines. They accept $2.50 per day with board, a wage far below Ely norms, but Butler says they are not strikebreakers, only filling a labor shortage.
A 10-pound note from the English colony of New York dated February 16, 1771 has been presented to Comptroller Metz for payment. Experts estimate redemption with compound interest to date could reach about $39,000, and Metz seeks guidance from the corporation counsel.
Professor J. B. Zerbe, president of the Aero Club of California, near completion of his aeroplane in Los Angeles. He plans slow flight as the secret of airship control and expects to launch his machine within a week. He believes he can lift off at any speed desired once powered up.
San Francisco on November 2 reports the Ruef jury still incomplete after a new venire of 40 men failed to add anyone to the 10 already in the box. The court adjourned until Monday to continue selections.
North Dakota Supreme Court declares the direct primary law’s provision forcing legislative votes for the popular choice unconstitutional. The high court sustains the clause allowing electors to express a preference at the general election prior to the legislative vote. Justice Fink writes the majority opinion with Justice Morgan concurring and Justice Spalding dissenting. The case followed a mandamus petition to restrain lawmakers from selecting a senator next week to replace Hansbrough, who lost the primary. legislators may now vote for their personal choice.
Steamer S S V Luckenbach from New York to San Juan reached port with a fire in its hold. All 31 passengers and crew are reported safe. Fire discovered early October 26 about 580 miles south of Sandy Hook. Firefighters could not open hatches to attack the blaze.
A giant balloon of 110000 cubic feet carried an automobile as a suspended basket in an aviation test. Two occupants, Carl G. Fisher and C. L. Bumbaugh, ascended at 4 p m and traveled about seven miles before the balloon descended near Southport, Ind after two hours ten minutes. The car weighed 1500 pounds after stripping.
Announcement from Fresno reports Union Oil plans to enter the local market in competition with Associated Oil and the Standard Oil concern. Speculation grows about a rate war on crude oil and refined products as Union Oil prepares to erect tanks near railroad tracks and operates a large Bakersfield refinery.
Chicago October 81 A new car wheel made of pressed steel is produced at Standard Steel Company works. The manufacture is kept secret by chemists and company officials. The wheel is claimed to be so built that broken or cracked wheels are impossible.
Eight prisoners awaiting trial escaped the county jail in Missoula Montana last evening and by late hour only one had been recaptured.
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