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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1905
Page
2
A wide ranging weekly digest notes earthquakes in Utah and Idaho, violence in Texas, frauds in New York elections, and protests over prohibition in Oklahoma. It covers Cuba yellow fever, court martials, international diplomacy, Jewish relief efforts, and political indictments including Reed Smoot and Senator Burton. Local disasters in Birmingham and Oregon, naval actions, and labor unrest also appear.
Secretary Wilson's Agriculture Department names and publicizes dealers found selling adulterated red clover and alfalfa seed. The blacklist includes W. W. Rawson & Co. Boston. Ross Bros. Worcester. W H Small & Co. Evansville. The W E Barrett Co. Providence. Barteldes & Co. Denver. Crossman Bros. Rochester. W. E. Dailwig Milwaukee. J. A. Everett Indianapolis. James Gregory & Son Marblehead. W. Crossman Petersburg. Hamilton Bros. Cedar Rapids. Huntington & Paige Indianapolis. Jacob F. Kirchner Pittsfield. McMillan Seed Company Atlanta. B. E. Martin Salem. L. L. May & Bon St Paul. National Seed Co. Louisville. The Frank S. Platt Co. New Haven. Rush Park Seed Co. Independence. Steckler Seed Co New Orleans. Young & Halstead Troy. The department posts the list as a warning to farmers.
Washington November 14. The joint committee on printing finds waste in public printing but cannot analyze it or fix responsibility. Hearings covered the Government Printing Office and documents offices, yet the panel has brought no new findings and has recessed.
Washington Nov 14 The Post reports Representative Burton of Ohio chairman of the river and harbor committee says no general river and harbor bill will be passed next winter. He cites first the large last session bill already covers projects needing attention and second the need to hold down appropriations to avoid another treasury deficit.
Authentic reports from Bessarabia describe anti Hebrew outbreaks following Odessa patterns. In Kishineff inflammatory speeches by gendarmes and officials preceded attacks, with mobs carrying icons and portraits of the emperor looting Alexandrovskai Paushkanskaia and Goatinkaia streets. A mob burned 11 Hebrews alive in a hayrick.
Charles Denby new State Department chief clerk in Washington says the Chinese boycott on American goods cannot seriously affect commerce in the Orient. He notes no dissatisfaction over the exclusion law when he left Peking last March and no talk of a boycott at that time.
Petersburg November 14. Strike leaders after a dawn conference drafted an appeal urging citizens to arm for defense of homes and families. Delegates decided to halt traffic between Warsaw and St Petersburg again. Workers ordered to limit shifts to eight hours starting this morning.
El Paso Texas reports that Neva from Mexico notes the United States Steel company bought the renowned Solid Iron mountain at On Trango, described as the world’s richest iron ore source.
The New York Life Insurance Company asked U S Circuit Judge Adams for an injunction to stop State Insurance Superintendent Vandiver from enforcing his order barring further business in Missouri. Judge Adams granted a restraining order requiring Vandiver to show cause why the order should not be prevented.
Official circles report a power accord on a naval demonstration against Turkey. The Atlantic fleet at Gibraltar is ordered to stay, to coal, arm, and provision ships, with the objective of the operation still unknown.
In New York at Cooper Union the Irish association voiced strong opposition to any US Britain alliance. Speakers argued the arrival of the British squadron under Prince Louis of Battenberg was aimed at forging formal ties rather than mere social courtesy.
Annapolis Nov 11 Rollo Carlyle Palmer of Charlotte Vermont has been dismissed from the Naval Academy for marrying while on leave this summer. He is 22 and a member of the second class.
Washington November 13 secretary Hitchcock refuses to approve the Umatilla Okanogan and Tieton irrigation projects in Oregon and Washington citing lack of funds. He plans to hold back new reclamation work until July 1 to build a surplus of about 3 million dollars and implement a 61 percent funding rule. Oregon may gain only its share of the 1 million set aside for Klamath while Washington sees no immediate irrigation benefits.
Columbus reports show Republicans winning all state offices except governor with large plums from 27 000 to 39 000. Lieutenant governor candidate Houck concedes defeat as Garber delays statement. Both parties claim a likely slim legislature majority with only a couple seats separating them.
Washington notes a rumor that the Insular Bureau, created under Secretary Root in the War Department, might move to the State Department to relieve the War secretary of heavy duties. No concrete steps have formed, and legislation would be needed to effect any transfer under the Philippine government act.
Divert traffic from canal reports from Washington indicate the Tehuantepec railroad now under construction by the Mexican government will be finished and ready for use within six months. Mexican officials expect heavy freight to move through Mexico instead of by the Panama route until the canal is completed.
Chicago dated report from the St. Petersburg correspondent for the Daily News states Count Witte declared the ministers of war and navy and the president of national defense must submit to the premier as other cabinet members. The czar refused these demands and Witte tendered his resignation, which was not accepted.
Mayor Dunne announced plans to present a message and ordinance to the city council seeking purchase of the current streetcar lines and city ownership of the entire system. The move aims to transfer ownership from private to municipal hands.
Ohio results show John M. Pattison leading by about 40,000 over Herrick with a Democratic working majority in both Ohio houses. Reports detail Hearst contest in New York City, Louisville fusion claims of irregulars, and broader post election shifts across multiple states.
President Roosevelt told a Oklahoma delegation he would urge Congress to pass a single statehood measure in his next message. He suggested reserving prohibition of liquor to the people within the statehood proposal and discussed including such a stipulation.
Philadelphia today reports a historic sweep of arrests after Tuesday's election. Hundreds were taken into custody with scores arraigned and nearly 600 held on bail awaiting hearings. Most charges involve alleged voting or attempted voting irregularities.
It is announced that a copyright convention between Japan and the United States has been satisfactorily concluded and is on the eve of signing. The matter has been a standing question since 1901.
Reports claim stolen and unsealed ballot boxes surfaced during tallying and after the vote. Authorities probe a Bronx tally sheet found in a cellar and Hearst offers 10000 more for arrest of precinct leaders. A policeman delivers ballots prompting further investigation by District Attorney Jerome.
The steamer Pleiades narrowly escaped a floating mine on October 8 near Nia Chwang while en route from Niu Chwang to Tientsin. Mines have claimed ships and 15 lives. the Hsieho and Chinhua incidents are noted with rescued and drowned aboard. Admiral Nehogatoff’s travel plans and Wu Ting Fang’s hearing loss are also mentioned.
In St Louis on November 10 policyholders in Missouri are assured their interests will be protected despite Insurance Commissioner Vandiver suspending the New York Life Insurance company's licenses. W C Crow, former attorney general and NY Life lawyer, says a meeting of attorneys is planned for tomorrow to decide on emergency actions.
In St. Petersburg on November 10 prospects rise for a working alliance between Count Witte and conservative factions of the Constitutional Democrats and the Zemstvoists stalled by reform ideas. Reports say General Trepoff resigns and is named poet commander of the imperial palace.
J E B Grotser a Republican candidate for the board of public service in Zanesville Ohio was adjudged insane and committed to the Columbus state hospital. Officials cite worry over the election as the cause of his mental breakdown.
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