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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1909
Page
2
A sweeping collage reports on Santa Fe track privileges in San Francisco, rail wrecks in Kansas killing 17, Bryan and Hearst political notes, and international tensions in China and Japan. It mentions expeditions, census plans, Yosemite visits, and aviation milestones by the Wright brothers.
Reports from Tokio describe circulars issued by the Popular Association of the Three Eastern Provinces urging a general Chinese boycott of Japanese goods and dealings. The notices threaten violence to enforce unity and claim Japan has devastated and terrorized China. Japanese authorities may press China to suppress the propaganda.
Cholera threatens to become a serious epidemic in Seoul as authorities tighten precautions. The city, described as unclean, sees regular fumigation of schools and ongoing sanitation efforts led by Japanese resident-general authorities. The palace of the ex-emperor and the resident-general's home are cited in the alarm.
A lone highwayman bound and gagged the chief night clerk and his assistant, then carried sacks of silver from the Great Northern Express company office at King Street station Seattle. The bold robbery occurred October 12 as the pair were restrained in an obscure part of the building.
Pittsburg hosts what is claimed as the nation’s largest religious gathering as the international centennial Disciples convention opens tomorrow. Officials estimate about fifty thousand disciples and visitors will attend from across the country and beyond.
The Oregon State Agricultural program notes widespread irrigation in Baker County and Eagle region with large private and public systems. A four day demonstration train by the O R and N will tour Eastern Oregon towns including Heppner Condon Grass Valley Moro Wasco with six lectures per stop from Oct 26 to Oct 29.
Gresham Multnomah plans a larger fair with $500 state funds plus gate receipts and concession sales to expand exhibits. Workers are building stock buildings an outdoor pavilion and a new grounds fence. The main exhibit building will serve as auditorium and dance hall for public events and culture activities.
The city installs a modern fire alarm apparatus from a New York firm. The plan divides the city into eight districts and connects an electro bell system to the McMinnville Local & Long Distance Telephone offices so phones will transmit fire alarms instead of relying on old boxes.
Preparations for the Santiam River bridge on the Oregon & California railroad near Lebanon advance rapidly. A crew of about 100 men works on the lengthy structure, nearly 400 feet across the river with a 2,000 foot west approach, at an estimated cost around $100,000.
Articles of incorporation filed for the Albany Lebanon Bend railway company with capital of $10,000. Directors include J. Mayer EA Kellenberger and George B. Whitcomb. Plans to build from Albany to Bend via Lebanon. Filed by the Oregon Washington Railway and Timber Company.
Arguments were heard before Judge Burnett in the circuit court in the case of the State vs. the Welle company. The express company resisting the income tax. the demurrer will be taken under advisement by the court.
Albany Linn County reports revenue from hunting licenses this year with totals indicating 997 banter eenees and 866 woes loans issued by the county clerk's office.
Representatives seek to establish a large Bohemian colony near Klamath Falls with about 600 families and options secured on a sizable tract. A final committee of 60 members has surveyed the area and will push immediate development if land acceptance is approved.
Corvallis postal receipts for the quarter ending September 30, 1908 totaled 3512.82 dollars. The gain over the previous period was smaller this year, attributed to Oregon Agricultural College starting its term a bit later in fall.
Condon The Odd Fellows have begun excavating for a new two story brick building on Spring Street. The structure will measure 30 by 100 feet and cost about $5,000, with occupancy expected around January 1.
Market summary lists varied prices for grain hay butter eggs poultry pork veal and fresh fruit with numerous OCR errors. Prices include Portland area quotes for apples pears peaches melons grapes casabas cranberries and potatoes along with beans peas tomatoes and other staples.
Washington reports director Durand seeks to save several hundred thousand dollars by reorganizing the census of agriculture. He notes data on population and agriculture are collected by a separate force and highlights challenges in recruiting enumerators, wages, and suitable living arrangements for workers in April and May.
The Dry Farming Congress reported wide interest with 14 states and Canada represented in new memberships. California Colorado Idaho Montana Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Mexico North Dakota Oregon Pennsylvania South Dakota Washington and Wisconsin joined, prompting a new handbook shortage and plans for a Billings Montana meeting October 26 28 to host the fourth congress. The goal to reach 10 000 members by Billings is near, with 150 memberships rushing in recently from across the nation and overseas.
In Los Angeles on October 11 the United States circuit court of appeals ruled Timothy Carroll must be paid royalties by Log Alimitos Sugar Co. for his patent. The decision ends a twelve year litigation battle, with Carroll near sixty and fighting stubbornly against the company.
President Taft’s West visit prompts immediate immigration changes. Nagel orders Angel Island immigrant station opened at San Francisco harbor after prolonged delays over appropriation. The move ends long standing hold up and signals new enforcement and processing facilities.
James Fagan, a switchman in San Antonio, Texas, reportedly learns a Carnegie pension of forty thousand dollars awaits him after years of service. The notice hints at a prior division superintendent connected to the fund and a large accumulated sum set aside long ago.
Wright guides U S government aeroplane during five flights at College Park Maryland as officers of the signal corps learn to handle the machine. Flights reach about 160 feet and a mile and a half toward Washington before landing near the starting rail as Humphreys and Lahm prepare for more sessions.
Berkeley October 9 The Chinese empire readies armed resistance to foreign encroachment Professor John Fryer head of Oriental languages reports after returning from a year in the Far East He notes a large educated youth population in China now seen as essential to lead a coming struggle and a corps of leaders to direct the Chinese army He describes widespread drills and a national resolve to take the field in due time to resolve tensions with foreign powers.
In St Louis on October 9 Glenn Curtiss lifted a biplane in strong gusts of wind. The aircraft rose to 30 feet and flew the field length despite a 15 mile per hour wind. He completed about three quarters of a mile in the air for a minute and a half.
Chicago October 9 The railroads report a severe freight car shortage with the surplus wiped out. About a year ago there were nearly 40 000 idle cars but now only a small shortage remains in several lines of traffic. Experts warn the country may face the severest car shortage in railroad history before winter.
Havan secretary of finances Marcelliano Diaz de Vil states Cuban treasury has improved since the end of American intervention. He cites a balance of 8,40,956 and an exposure showing 036,802 as part of the current accounts amid rumors of unfavorable conditions.
An OCR fragment notes winter conditions in Colorado with mentions of Denver and light debris in sections of a tent and fruit area. The text is incomplete but indicates disruption and damaged storage or packaging in a fruit section.
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