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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1913
Page
3
Governor Foss threatens Massachusetts action if the New York New Haven Hartford engineers and firemen strike over seniority. He says such a move would require the state to take protective measures for citizens and criticizes the union for disrupting service and food and fuel supplies.
Chicago police now believe Henry Spencer, who confessed to multiple murders, knowingly lied in a long circumstantial confession. Captain Halpin stated Spencer is a consummate falsifier and may have killed only one person, or possibly two.
Senator Cummins outlined reform plans of the conciliation committee of Republicans and Progressives aiming to hold a national Republican convention in early 1914. They seek to end control by the national committee over seating delegates and propose rules to use local certificates as final evidence for seats where primary laws exist, with state authorities settling eligibility where not.
In Roseburg Oregon heavy female turnout leads to Agnes Pitchford winning the city treasurer post over Dana Howser by 658 to 475. Pitchford becomes Roseburg’s first woman to hold city office.
The Republican national committee will convene in Washington on December 16 to discuss party matters and take advisable actions. The meeting was set during a conference between Chairman Hilles and Secretary Reynolds.
Portland reports new crop blue stem wheat at 90 cents and red Russian at 78 cents. Timothy hay 16 dollars, alfalfa 13 dollars, butter creamery price 4 cents. Seattle lists bluesteam wheat 89 cents, club 80 cents, red Russian 7.80? dollars per hundred? hay prices 17 and 18 dollars per ton. Butter-creamery price noted as Sho.
Nome Alaska endures 24 hours of Arctic storm followed by fire as wrecked buildings ignite. Firefighting gear and waterworks are destroyed, leaving residents with no immediate aid and fearing famine after the ruinous blast.
The steamship Spokane survived a near tragedy off Vancouver Island after a wood chip wedged the sea cock open, letting water flood the hold and forcing repairs to the main condenser. Distress signals were sent as the vessel listed before docking safely. In Seattle, the Municipal League voted unanimously to form a committee to probe Judge John E Humphries for contempt sentences against 54 people.
New tariff means customs officers must remove aigrettes and plumage from foreign birds worn in hats of women arriving in New York ports. On the Lorraine a score of women faced seizure and indignation as plumage is handed to appraisers for pricing before owners decide if they may reclaim from dealers.
In Bellingham Washington doctors suspect poisoned fruit from arsenic and lead sprayed trees caused a spike in child deaths. Ten fatalities in one district occurred within a week as health officials investigate fruit shipments and potential improper washing before pickup.
Theodore Roosevelt and his party sail aboard the steamship Van Dyck bound for South America. He will lecture first then explore regions of the continent said to be untrodden by white men.
Officials fix the blast time for the Gamboa dike at 9 am on October 10. The release will allow Gatun lake waters to flow into the Culebra cut, the only canal section currently lacking water.
Fargo attorney general Andrew Miller announces his candidacy for the U S Senate to succeed Senator Gronna. Miller aims to carry the North Dakota Republican banner and enter the race with a focus on state interests and national policy.
Brief News of the Week notes a new department of efficiency added to Los Angeles public schools. It mentions Greece preparing for war with Turkey and a large fire destroying St. Paul union station with substantial damage.
Secretary of the Interior Lane is accompanied by his wife. John D. Rockefeller holds the largest personal property in New York with a 1912 assessment of 5 000 dollars. Gardner of Massachusetts opposes woman suffrage. Crown Prince assumes duties during King Gustaf’s illness. Taft to attend Grover Cleveland memorial dedication on October 22. John C. Henning admits a plot to blacken Clarence Funk’s reputation. Underwood declares candidacy for U S Senate from Alabama.
Fire damaged four large presses and destroyed 33 motors in the Seattle Times pressroom basement. Loss listed at 75000 dollars, fully insured, with editors Alden J. Blethen and Clarence B. Blethen contending the blaze was incendiary.
Salem Circuit Judge Kelly Sustains Demurrer In Crawford v West Olcott and Kay Amended Complaint Alleges About 16000 Dollar Misuse From Penitentiary Revolving Fund Damaging State Officials named include Governor West Secretary Olcott and State Treasurer Kay with the Attorney General pursuing the case.
Mrs. R Z Johnson in Boise reports the death of her husband a leading Idaho citizen who expired September 10 after a paralytic stroke five days earlier. His sons are two prominent attorneys.
London newspapers unite in praising the new American tariff bill with endorsements and favorable editorials. The tone is supportive of tariff measures and related economic policy.
President Wilson signed the Underwood-Simmons tariff bill as telegrams were sent to customs collectors nationwide. The measure trims tariff rates, creates a direct income tax, and promises as much as a billion in federal savings with substantial revenue shifts and free imports in key items.
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