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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1907
Page
3
National capital dispatch reports Captain Francke was suspended for two years after an official inquiry found the Dakota wreck due to his careless navigation. Uhler stated the captain assumed command hours before the disaster and abandoned the ship within two hours of striking, allowing looting.
Secretary Root received a cablegram from Minister Rockhill at Pekin announcing Wu Ting Fang will serve as minister to Washington. Rumors in the State department allege impeachable conduct during his prior Washington stay and suggest he sought reappointment amid abnormal Pekin conditions.
The Pacific Coal & Transportation Co. submitted the lowest bid for 40,000 tons of Chignik Alaska coal for the Pacific coast fleet. Delivery to San Francisco would split at $80 per ton for half and $8 for the other half, contingent on securing the full bid amount. The Navy lacks experience with Alaskan coal.
Washington news notes that part of the Umatilla irrigation project in eastern Oregon will supply water for 1908. The overall project may not be ready for cultivation until the following season, and the Umatilla River Water Users Association has written to the Oregon delegation expressing unease that the project has not been opened to settlers this season.
Justice department announces Special United States Attorney Heney, active in California land fraud cases, is given charge of some criminal equity in Oregon. Other Oregon cases will be handled by the district attorney.
Washington 28 Only two bids were received for the sloop Barbados proposed for sale by the Navy. The highest bid from Perth Amboy was 4 9 4 8 0 and 10 per cent added, with both bids awaiting action. No decision has yet been made.
President Roosevelt said there would be no objection to Wu Ting Fang becoming Chinese minister to the United States. He noted he has not formally discussed the appointment with the State department.
Washington officials announce President Roosevelt and President Diaz invited the leaders of five Central American republics to send delegates to a November conference in Washington. The aim is a plan for the peaceable settlement of all future disputes among the nations.
Root departed at 3 30 this afternoon by private car Signet linked to a normal Pennsylvania railway train. He was accompanied by Mrs. Root, Miss Root, and Percival Onasett his private secretary.
Washington September reports A Clark private secretary to Secretary Metcalf resigns and will move to Oakland California to devote himself to law. Clark has served with Metcalf for seven years.
Washington reports the War Department will ask Congress to amend the railroad rate law to permit reduced fares for families of enlisted men. The current law tightens discounts, causing hardship as troops move to distant posts and pay about 100 dollars per family member out of pocket. Officers and enlisted men argue the change is just, since relocation is imposed by military needs.
Washington reports a plan for next winter to press Congress to enact a law making Washington a dry town in all senses. Information from Norfolk indicates the Anti-Saloon League will launch a campaign to eradicate the saloon in the city with pressure on senators and representatives to vote for a proposed law for the District of Columbia.
Representative Hepburn of Iowa, chair of the house Interstate Commerce Committee, returns to Washington with reflections on the rate bill and Senate action in 1906. He cites a tribute noting no man will invest under the current conditions and references Union Pacific spending, estimated at about 30 million dollars.
A political figure denounces a scheme to raid the treasury and labels E. H. Harriman a financial free voter. He warns that without federal regulation of interstate corporate stock issues, Congress will fail to curb Wall Street sharks.
Washington bids were received for supplying coal to the Atlantic battleship fleet. Firms Jones and Reary submitted proposals to transport and deliver coal to various points including the West Indies, the South American coast, Magdalena Bay, and Mare Island San Francisco.
A national anti Taft Roosevelt movement emerges among African Americans. An organized network with branches in Baltimore Philadelphia and New York forms under W Calvin Chase editor of The Bee who leads the effort.
Washington announces the secretary of the interior ruled for the state in a dispute with numerous settlers over about 60 000 acres of land. Most claimants are upheld except those who settled after the state's selections.
Washington September 25 action was decided to recruit engineer companies to the maximum legal limit. General Leonard ordered Major God, commander of the Philippine division, to designate two additional companies of engineer troops at the station to comply with the directive.
Wheat City report notes civil service promotions include letter carriers and clerks in Baker City. October dates referenced with administrative actions expanding city staffing. The item records bureaucratic steps to increase municipal postal and clerical workforce amid evolving civil service procedures.
President Roosevelt announced he would approve Oklahoma's constitution signaling an extra star on the flag. He noted expected seats for Democrats in both Senate and House and seven new Democratic electoral votes, despite initial opposition and questions about merit.
In Boice Idaho on Sept 27 prosecutors wrap 13 witnesses who admitted taking timber land claims to sell to grabbers. They hint Steunenberg and William Sweet funded early frauds. The government split the case into three parts with Albert Palmer as dummy trustee and Horace Rand handling the initial claims. George Long is expected to be a key witness for the prosecution.
From St. Petersburg reporters say measures to protect Taft's world journey reflect high tension between United States and Russia and the press argues an American peace with Russia is unlikely while war with Japan seems unavoidable.
An initial report from Saint Johns New Foundland dated September 27 states a veto blocks colonial law affecting enforcement of fishery rights aboard American vessels and halts colonial statutes that authorize seizure of American vessels for alleged offenses. The move is seen as hindering Premier Bond’s plan to enforce the fishery laws.
Geneva reports that Pr Joly conducted an examination of a radium deposit found in a tunnel near the town. A-R notes preliminary findings and potential significance for local mining prospects.
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