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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1906
Page
2
A wide summary lists President Roosevelts trip to Porto Rico drought and flood news in Washingtons era. It cites Congo atrocities talk of unity America Britain and a bank robbery in Lohamia Oklahoma. Creffield found dead in Seattle and Standard Oil probe headlines frame a turbulent week.
Senator Albert Beveridge announced at a Richmond Indiana meeting that he will introduce a federal bill to prohibit child labor nationwide and tighten interstate commerce inspection. The measure would bar carriers from transporting goods from factories or mines employing children under 14 unless affidavits prove compliance with the new rules. Civil and criminal penalties would apply for violations.
Ore from Grand Ronde district assayed at 225 to 250 dollars per ton with about 15 percent waste loss. The Aurelia mill, small but efficient, is expected to process ore at high profit and to save 90 to 95 percent of values in first-class condition. The company plans a second mill next year and others in the district may follow.
A report from Cottage Grove notes a rich vein in the Big Mand claim owned by Colonel W. H. Blair with high grade ore and a large ledge. Oregon Securities and Vesuvius operate vigorously, while lumber mills face severe railcar shortages. Lumbermen seek railway law to compel car delivery after orders, as yard stocks rise and production threatens to halt.
Rome reports a bomb exploded at St Peter's on Sunday during a crowded service. The blast caused panic but no fatalities, with women and children fleeing as a cannon attempted to restore calm. No perpetrator is identified and the anniversary dedication of the basilica is noted.
Memphis Tenn November 20 Eight people are known to have died and many injured as a severe gulf origin wind and rain storm sweeps across Alabama Central and Northern Mississippi and Western Tennessee. Buildings topple fields flood rail traffic disrupted and telegraph service cut. Cotton and crops suffer heavy damage as reports remain incomplete and feared higher losses loom if communication resumes.
The Central Railway new line at Hunt grade opposite Cone provides a beet loading spur, shortening haul distance by about three and a half miles. Beets remaining at Cone will take ten days to two weeks to reach the factory, which has operated smoothly. Sugar output is high this season, estimated at 50 000 to 60 000 sacks or 250 to 300 cars, with four weeks to run.
Master Fish Warden H G Van Dusen reports October work satisfactory at coast hatcheries but weaker on tributaries of the Columbia. Chinook spawn collection mostly complete with few eggs taken beyond Ontario. Salmon River 875000 McKenzie River 5970000 Wallowa River 596000 Ontario 2130000.
North Bend and Marshfield import hay from the Willamette Valley and Po lands with cost penalties. Transport from Marshfield to North Bend adds a dollar per ton, while Portland hay and freights total about thirteen dollars per ton retail. Local Coos County lands yield four to five tons per acre of oat hay with strong clover and timothy growth on rich benches.
The steamers Dix and Jeanie collided near Alki Point after 7 pm. Dix sank two miles north of the point with 39 aboard missing. 38 were saved. The Jeanie suffered no injuries and had three dozen rescued passengers aboard by nightfall. The cause remains unknown as the Dix captain perished.
In St Louis on November 19 a federal grand jury indicted Receiving Teller D P Dyer Jr son of U S Attorney D P Dyer on embezzlement in a 61 200 shortage at the local sub treasury The two count indictment alleges misappropriation on September 27 and cites his position as second teller Dyer surrendered with bond set at 10 000 and is to appear January 8 for trial Attending officials include his father Congressman Champ Clark and Pike county residents who posted bond
Governor Chamberlain selects Oregon residents to attend the annual National Rivers and Harbors Congress in Washington D C December 6 and 7. Appointees include R Hoge J N Teal W D Whee Portland John H Smith Astoria ter Logie Marshfield J D Peters The Dalles L A Lewis Henry Hahn J A Smith Portland.
A severe blizzard hits Trinidad Colorado marking the worst storm in a decade. The snowstorm began yesterday and intensified today making street travel nearly impossible. The Colorado and Southern railroad reports the storm extending into the Panhandle of Texas.
La Grande files articles of incorporation for the Mill Creek Water Company with 12500 stock capital. Principal place of business is La Grande. Incorporators are George Krieger Ambrose nate and August Bahrens. Purpose to appropriate 1000 inches of water from Creek above Summerville for irrigation and other uses.
The Canadian Pacific Railway company offers two four year scholarships to sons of employees under 21 to study in the faculty of applied science at McGill University. Examinations will be conducted under McGill supervision in New Westminster on November 20.
Kansas faces a statewide blizzard with snow reported in Topeka and western districts. Rail traffic remains largely unaffected in Southern Kansas while cattlemen in western areas report unprepared conditions as the storm progresses tonight.
The Government timber-testing station in Eugene has added a 1000 pound capacity cement testing machine. J. B. App, the station head, oversees frequent samples of Oregon timber sent for examination and testing.
Bandon reports strong prosperity with lots selling at high prices and a brisk market. Local industry expands with broom-handlers wood ware and a large lumber yard capacity, employing many workers and running full time orders.
Market listing from Portland shows Wheat exports by club and varieties with bids from 63 to 67 cents, barley prices from 21.50 to 23 per ton, corn at 25.50 to 26.50 per ton, and hay values for Valley and Eastern Oregon timothy and other hays. Fruit and vegetables list apples pears grapes and other perishables with crate or box pricing. eggs, poultry, veal, beef, mutton, pork, and fish prices given as various per unit or per pound rates, with local Oregon sources and ranges.
Affidavits filed with the government accuse the Union Pacific railroad and the Union Pacific Coal company of illegally securing coal lands in Wyoming worth millions. The accusations claim the government land office knew or connived, with Interior Department tacitly approving.
Reports from Belgrade claim Crown Prince George is insane. A Balkan diplomat warns Servia drifts into bankruptcy with civil war likely and King Peter unable to restore order. The era sees increasing political murders across Servia.
The Chicago & Northwestern railroad offers wage increases to about 1100 railway station agents and around 500 telegraph operators. General Manager W A Gardner announced the average rise will be five dollars.
New York November 19 directors of Standard Oil issued another circular to stockholders stating the company's position is unassailable legally and morally.
Seattle reports massive flood damage across the White and Green River valleys. Rail lines including the Northern Pacific grade and trackage suffer losses around $300,000 while Interurban repairs run about $100,000. Livestock and crops are hit, with total property losses over $1,000,000. Five deaths confirmed north of the Stuck river.
General Mackenzie asks $1,000,000 for the Columbia river jetty and urges a continuing contract of $1,450,000 more. He estimates $2,000,000 will complete the south jetty and recommends funding in the river and harbor bill and sundry civil bill in upcoming sessions.
The arrival at Charleston of an immigrant ship with more than 1 000 passengers signals a new era for the South. The labor problem has been serious, and Southern people have aimed to attract immigration for work and to cultivate vast untapped farmland.
A premature explosion at a lime quarry nine miles east of Douglas killed nine men nine o clock today. Three Americans and six Mexicans perished as rock buried them. The coroner travels to Douglas for an inquest. Recovering the bodies is underway with a smelter crew sent to assist.
A band attacked the Vistula railroad depot at Suchedniow this morning killing one person and seizing money before escaping in a carried march order. Police sacks are pursuing them.
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