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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
3
The Volturno of the Uranium line caught fire and burned for 24 hours. Ten rescue ships circled for 16 hours but could not land due to a fierce gale. Of 657 aboard, 621 were saved. 36 are missing, many perished when lifeboats shattered against the hull.
Chrysanthemums are being grown in the White House conservatory for the wedding of Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson and Francis B Sayre on November 25. Mrs. Thomas R Marshall has bought yards of handmade lace for the bride elect’s finery.
Portland suit attacks constitutionality of the minimum wage law filed against Edwin V. ora and Bertha M. as members of the time fare commission. Court asked to restrain defendants from enforcing the statute.
Washington. Representative Rich mond Pearson Hobson of Alabama and House Majority Leader Underwood spar over Alabama's senatorial fight. Hobson repeated remarks from Wetumpka accusing Underwood of being Wall Street’s tool and liquor interests’ ally, charging false pretenses in support during the last presidential campaign. Democrats and Republicans cheered Underwood as he answered. Hobson attempted interruption met with cries to sit down.
B F O Neill, former Bank of Commerce president, was sent to Boise prison for two to ten years after being convicted of making false reports to the state bank examiner. He arrived with four other convicts from north Idaho to begin his term.
Ad Wolgast of Cadillac Michigan defeated Battling Nelson of Hegewisch Illinois in a ten round no decision contest at Elite arena Milwaukee. Wolgast won eight rounds to two with two even.
The Arkansas Supreme Court upholds the Going prohibition bill and the state will become dry starting January 1. The decision confirms the validity of the measure affecting alcoholic beverage sales statewide.
The Philadelphia Athletics won the world championship by defeating the New York Giants 3 to 1 in game five at the Polo Grounds.
Sportsmen in the Coquille valley gain a further month by extending the open season for ducks and other game to January 15. Local hunters had few opportunities as birds arrive late in the year and the season previously ended in December.
Monmouth Johnny B. Stump Jr. won the Shetland pony prize at the state fair for the best exhibit by a child. He now has a chance to display his animals at the national livestock show in Chicago and the international show in Waterloo, Iowa, this fall.
Early season storm blankets eastern Oregon with heavy snow. Bourne and Sumpter district see several feet, while Cable Cove reports a week of good sleighing. Snow disrupts Sumpter Valley railroad operations and damages telephone and telegraph lines, delaying passenger service.
Dr. C. J. Owens director of the American commission urges cheaper credit state title guarantees cooperative laws and better roads to meet Oregon farm needs. The recommendations accompany a broader report on agriculture and rural improvement in the state.
Governor West may summon a special session if the eight hour labor law applies to state institution employees and requires extra maintenance funds. State Labor Commissioner Hoff says law is being violated and will pursue suits to enforce compliance. The attorney general's opinion will guide whether to proceed and determine the extra costs.
The Reeves-Clark department store in Lebanon was burglarized with the safe blown open. About $800 in money and checks were taken along with one or two suits of clothes an overcoat and other garments.
Ashland considers tentative plans to extend the water system now that the municipal light plant is established. Prompt attention will be given to the water department.
Coos County court orders an election in Bandon to decide if intoxicating liquors may be sold within the corporate limits. The vote is set for Tuesday November 4. Local residents will determine the legality of liquor sales in Bandon.
Robert Coates a reputed Aberdeen lumberman and Miss Lillian B. Carter of Portland were arrested in Roseburg with his wife and a detective trailing them. Sheriff Quine led the arrest.
Oregon items report transport and telegraph lines hampered by conditions, Hood River hosts federation meetings with Mrs. Evans re-elected president, Multnomah pays over 26000 in auto fees since 1911, Linn County forest patrol stops fires, horses bought for war department, several local voting technicalities, legal challenges over debt and funds, fair exhibits win notes, Bend ships 30000 sheep to Chicago, Eugene to host federation meeting, Coquille bans weeknight events, a Chemawa student shooting incident, Noti tunnel rails near completion, school fund loans may be forfeited, possible Washington visit by Rep Humphrey, land defense claim by C A Smith, Baker City banker cleared, Astoria banker George H George dies, forest development outlook, Navy inquiry over guardsmen escort limits, legal suit over penitentiary fund, Chile lumber duty change, grand jury expense plan in Coos, Sinnott cited for geological survey recommendation, forest taxation plan proposed.
Washington reports say President Wilson may ask Congress to repeal the exemption of American shipping from tolls, but officials avoid official word while insiders expect a later recommendation. London dispatches note Great Britain's stance on the Huerta crisis and the cancellation of parliamentary steps until settlement.
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