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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1905
Page
2
Condensed world wrap reports Sir Henry Irving dead after dying heartbroken over failures. Also notes his stature as English actor and widespread tributes in St Louis and other cities.
George W Perkine the vice president of New York Life has left for Europe to avoid testifying on insurance methods. The crew of Admiral Evans ship has largely sworn off alcohol during shore leave, ending a record for drunkenness among sailors on leave.
Washington reports Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island the Senate finance chair is preparing for the coming session and is assumed to favor no tariff legislation while likely opposing railroad rate bills. As a powerful figure on tariff and interstate commerce committees he will influence action though he offers few public statements.
Washington Oct 17 William L Hall assistant forester leads a forest service study on seasoning and treating Western timbers for maximum service. Major rail and telegraph firms join in and test timbers for ties and poles in Michigan Wisconsin Idaho Washington testing tamarack cedar hemlock and red fir. Structural timber strength tests also proceed in the office of forest products.
In Hermosillo Mexico a Fifth regiment company sent to suppress Yaquis near Ortiz was nearly wiped out by ambush on Friday Lieutenant Ayala and five men were killed four others died of wounds and a dozen were seriously wounded A reconnoitering company near Arenas was also ambushed and their leader killed Survivors repulsed the attackers but the Indians outnumbered them and a rescue from Arenas saved the party
The committee for the General Passenger Agents of America has completed arrangements for welcoming the party from border arrival to their city convention. Baggage inspection will be lenient, the Mexican government will aid in entertainment, and they will receive an audience with President Dias.
Representatives of the American-Hawaiian Steamship company in Mazatlan say the firm expects to ship at least 800000 tons of Hawaiian sugar yearly across the Mexican isthmus under the Tehuantepec contract. Two new steamers are being built as plans unfold pending the Panama Canal completion.
A fire at the five story brick building occupied by Podrasink Klappenrich & Co. at 75 and 77 Lake Street in Chicago caused about 150000 dollars in property loss and slight injuries to five firemen. The blaze was aggravated by explosions and the flames destroyed the wholesale paint and wallpaper dealer’s premises.
A carload of Doyenne du Comice pears from J. W. Perkins orchard sold in New York for 3429 dollars, the highest carload price in American history. Individual boxes brought 7.70 dollars, a record, with the fancy packing and lithographed labels helping justify the cost. The fruit, grown in Southern Oregon, shows high quality and strong future potential.
Theodore Saul of Weed confirms the sale of the 24 mile Weed railway to the California Northeastern Railway company. The line connects with the Southern Pacific at Weed and extends eight miles toward Klamath Falls with plans to reach the city. Labor shortages delay extension, but a large crew is planned. E. D. Dunn now manages the California Northwestern and oversees Weed operations, succeeding A. D. Evans.
In the Bald Mountain district, after the Gold Nugget strike, locators Bess Ler and Dunn report rapid progress with winter cabins erected and the main tunnel begun. An erecar and track are on site and extensive winter work is planned with long term supplies on hand. The Sunny Brook extension of the Gold Nugget is also being developed.
Oregon City reports a dozen typhoid cases in Clackamas County blamed on milk from Charles Beck's Aurora dairy. Dr H S Mount will file with the State Board of Health demanding an investigation. patients are said to be recovering while Beck's carelessness is alleged to have caused most cases.
Sumpter reports extensive improvements at the standard mine with carpenters building a new reduction plant and sawfill construction. The Imperial in Cable Cove also hires carpenters for a new reduction plant as this property targets larger production in the district.
The secretary of state and board report October 1 loans and interest bearing debt for Oregon schools totaling 764664.50. Breakdown includes school land 562128.85, college lands 23550.57, university lands 688, school farm 167575.08, college farm 7085, university farm 3455.
Weston and nearby farmers report good progress with summer fallowing and prepare to seed after recent rains. Seed drills will resume after cultivation and begin work mid month. About half the wheat lands are summer fallowed on alternating years, while foothill areas rotate to winter wheat every third year.
Three hundred twenty thousand bushels of wheat moved through Adams warehouses with over half sold at an average 61 cents per bushel. Athena mill received about half and the remainder went to Portland.
A meeting of Milton and Freewater water users debated hiring counsel to protect riparian and appropriative rights. A three member committee William Nichola A Miller and J H Piper was formed to authorize action with attorney Stillman of Pendleton proposing to handle the case for about 600 dollars. Papers must be prepared by October 15.
Salem reports Secretary of State Dunbar cannot cancel New York Life’s Oregon license due to mismanagement. He cites statutes allow license cancellation only for nonpayment or inability to pay claims. Dunbar says no basis found to revoke based on chief executives’ conduct.
Pendleton experts auditing the county books report a small shortage in the clerk’s office. Expert Beckwith says no one failed to turn over money but some items were not charged as required by law. He notes later findings may offset the shortage and will not disclose whose regime caused the irregularities or the deficiency amount.
The Huntington mill at the Great Northern mine in Albany’s Blue River district is said to surpass expectations for daily ore output. A newly discovered ten foot ore face in the lower tunnel shows rich ore, and the new mill work promises to reveal real mine value.
Portland marks the end of the Lewis and Clark Centennial exposition as officials declare the fair closed at midnight October 14 amid rain and cheers. President Goode and Governor Chamberlain lead observers in a final public tribute praising the project’s success across finance commerce and the arts.
The jury in Portland on October 16 found Willard N. Jones and Thaddeus Potter guilty as charged in the indictment. Ira Wade was found not guilty after a 30 minute deliberation with 12 jurors voting for acquittal.
Freewater reports strong hay yields as irrigation sustains excellent fruit and grain crops. Alfalfa last spring was light, but the two latest cuttings produced seven tons per acre valued at five dollars per ton in the local market. Without irrigation the land would be nearly worthless.
Market notes from Portland list wheat at 71 to 75 cents per bushel for various grades, feed and malting barley prices per ton, Timothy and clover hays, fruits including apples peaches and melons, vegetables with per pound or per crate rates, onions, eggs, poultry, wool, dressed meats, and lamb trends. Prices reflect regional Oregon and Eastern Oregon listings with multiple grade distinctions.
Information from Cuba shows growing discontent over the terms of the Anglo Cuban treaty. Washington officials view the pact as disadvantaging Cuba by blocking renewal of the reciprocity treaty and offering few benefits in return.
Washington Oct 16 Secretary Root and French ambassador Josserand held a State department conference on Venezuela. Reports say French public impatience grows, though officials declare French patience has not exhausted itself.
Rebel forces seized several wagon loads of rifle ammunition in Lomea Russian Poland on Oct 16. The cargo, guarded by a Jewish team, was en route to Warsaw and believed to be part of a larger supply imported for an uprising.
Portland October 14. Flames swept the Missouri state building at the Lewis and Clark exposition, destroying the structure and its rare art gallery and exhibits. Fire began around 8 PM and within 15 minutes the entire building was lost, leaving only a desk trunk and three chairs saved. Total loss estimated at 50 000 with 5 000 insurance on the art gallery.
Senator Long of Kangas urged freer trade with the United States as essential for the Philippines. He met with the president to discuss relief from high duties, typhoon damage, and crop failure. Long also touched on railroad rate legislation, expecting early action in the new session.
Washington reports Luke E. Wright will retire from his post as governor general of the Philippines around December 1 due to dissatisfaction with conditions there. He will take six months leave before relinquishing duties and is expected to return to Memphis Tennessee.
An imperial edict establishes a new central board to regulate police matters previously handled by provincial officials. Curiosity grows over upcoming Chinese military maneuvers near Paotingfu, scheduled from October 28 to October 26.
The government will introduce a bill in the legislative council to authorize a 2,000,000 dollar loan for the Kowloon Canton Railway and additional purposes.
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