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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1907
Page
7
Washington reports that naval officers generally advocate Congress funding two additional 20 000 ton battleships in the upcoming session. They support building ships in four ship units and caution against large size jumps without broader support.
Supervisor G. Allen of Rainier National Forest, Wisconsin, is authorized to spend 1750 dollars for cabins and pastures. Most funds will finance a fine trail system to aid the ranger force, addressing prior delays caused by lack of trails between key points. The work will start immediately.
Washington reports describe serious army conditions as Congress convenes. Officers cite rising desertions, low recruit quality, low pay, favoritism in promotions, waning enthusiasm, fear of tropical service, and absence of the canteen fueling drunkenness and disgrace.
Secretary Taft, en route from Manila, plans to mediate a dispute between the army and navy over continued large scale expenditures for Subig bay fortifications. A naval board long ago named Subig bay the main naval base, but army engineers now deem Subig bay practically indefensible.
In a complaint filed before the Interstate Commerce Commission 223 railroads and transportation companies are defendants. The Wichita wholesale dealers allege discrimination that favors Topeka and Kansas City in shipments from the Atlantic seaboard.
The annual report of the commissioner of pensions shows June 30 1997 totals: Oregon 7 798 pensioners drawing 1 02 545 dollars, Washington 10 398 drawing 1 352 634 dollars, Idaho 2 205 drawing 292 296 dollars, and Alaska 68 drawing 9 699 dollars.
President Roosevelt to proclaim Oklahoma a state on November 16 after Governor Frants delivered a certified copy of the new constitution to Washington. The announcement was made in Washington on October 31.
Washington October 31 news notes six railway mail clerks appointed from Oregon cities including Portland and Albany namely Mel Vernon Ralph W Knott J G Cooper Thomas E Thompson A R Leta and F E Souvile.
The Treasury department announced the purchase of 200000 ounces of silver at 60.941 cents per fine ounce. Delivery will be split with 100000 ounces to New Orleans and 100000 ounces to San Francisco.
Washington October 81 W E Child appointed regular rural carrier Sherman Lyon named substitute for route 2 at Barton Oregon.
Rural route changes announced for Sunset Washington with David M. Mc Cance appointed regular carrier and George Milla named substitute for route 1.
Washington reports the government may pursue seizure under the Sherman act of the Guggenheim smelter trust after seizing 4.76 million cigarettes from the tobacco trust in Norfolk. Charles Sweeney of Spokane is linked to Portland real estate. officials say actions against other trusts are not limited by prior cases.
The Pension Bureau reports a record decrease of 18 600 pensioners from 1906 to 1907 ending June 30 with 967 371 pensioners and a roll value of 140 850 880 dollars. Higher rates under the February 1907 act explain the rise and 116 239 new enrollees. Spain war pensioners total 24 077.
Washington reports strong indications of upcoming military actions in the Philippines. Major General Leonard Wood and Brigadier General Tasker Bliss have requested continued service in the archipelago. Wood will depart for the United States next month via Europe to assume command of the department of the east at New York, then plans to return to resume command in the islands. Bliss seeks a two year extension after his current term.
Washington reports the Ute Indians who wandered from Utah reserves threaten new trouble on the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota. The War Department, acting on a request from the interior secretary, ordered troops from Fort Meade to the area to restore order.
Washington reports an upcoming census bureau study detailing about 1.3 million divorce cases in the past twenty years. The project employs roughly 2,900 clerks and special agents with more than 140 still on duty to finish field work and begin compilation. About 40,000 cases remain to be investigated before completion.
President Roosevelt marked his 49th birthday with no public celebration. He kept to his routine of worship, work, and recreation at the White House and enjoyed quiet family time by the fireside. Messages of congratulation arrived by mail telegraph and telephone throughout the day.
The president ordered the withdrawal of 34 965 acres of land in Trinity Shasta and Glenn counties California along the eastern border of Trinity national forest. The action expands forest protection and affects multiple parcels with potential impact on local use and management.
Washington October 20 Tracy O Becker a Buffalo attorney will be named special assistant attorney general to review the Southern Pacific land grant claims in California and Oregon, officials announced.
In Bellingham Washington on November 1 the Northern Pacific Railroad ordered agents not to receive bomber shipments of lumber in the Northwest until further notice. The move follows a federal injunction in Seattle that requires charging 40 cents per board foot from Pacific Coast terminals, with other railroads expected to follow.
Judge Wolverton issued a restraining order on the railroads delaying advanced lumber rates to the East while the case proceeds before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The Oregon and Washington Lumber Manufacturers' association secured the bond of 250000. Nonmembers urged to file intervention suits to prevent enforcement of the new tariffs.
Indications point to a material increase in cash supply soon through gold imports and higher tank note circulation. The cotton and grain movement should ease, boosting foreign credits as the crisis abates. Gold engagements in major markets lift imports to 23.75 million, underpinning roughly 95 million in credit basis.
New York report says Harvard sent William Henry Schofield as this year’s exchange professor in Berlin. Born in Canada and a subject of King Edward, Schofield’s appointment provokes concern that Harvard’s move disrupts Kaiser German American education plans.
Seattle November 1 immigration tension grows as Dominion authorities fail to ease pressures from Orientals. BC may consider joining the United States amid mounting immigration concerns with most newcomers entering via Victoria or Vancouver on the Pacific coast.
A Record dispatch reports that since January 1 the port of Salina Cruz has seen 4,763 Chinese arrive. About two thirds aim for the United States, many of whom previously lived in America and believe they can reenter.
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