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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
6
Various world items note Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition ceremonies. Reports mention fatalities, political recounts, Japanese demands, and gunman outcomes. Events touch U S politics Taft statehood, Owen Crane, and railroad incidents amid a broad digest of international and national developments.
In London a hostile demonstration denounces Alfonso with banners reading To Hell With the Murderer Alfonso. Socialist MPs including Victor Grayson accuse King Edward and demand action while crowds march to the Spanish embassy amid shouted chants and banner processions.
In a crowded opera house, women struggled for entry to hear Caruso during the coming week. Security formed a line before eight o'clock as crowd control and crowding regimens limited access.
In Buena Vista Oregon on October 19 a convict gang leader named Carter was shot dead by counter posse while fleeing along the Luchiamute river. Two companions Duncan and Albert Ferris were seriously wounded and another man James Theon suffered a minor leg wound. Four other posse members and Sheriff Grant were involved as they chased Nichatich and Albert Murray, the two remaining outlaws, in a manhunt along the river.
A Paris dispatch reports Greek army officers who led the mutiny met the monarchy at Se Geeision and offered the throne to the Duke if abdication occurred. An agreement allegedly reached between government and mutinous officers, with official statements downplaying the movement.
Six hundred people drowned in East Java after the crater lake of a volcano released water. Advices say the Empress of Ocean Year 600 reported sorrow as the top lake burst and unleashed floodwaters.
In a fractured report from the recent primary, Heney leads in the count with a margin that places him ahead of rivals. Original tallies indicate Heney securing key votes and a clear nomination path through party counts.
Salem reports statewide prosperity with department workloads rising over 50 percent in the past year. Chief Clerk Lovell notes increases across divisions, cash balances, and a record common school fund. Auto licenses issued and state loans show notable activity through 1909.
Portland advices from Oswego report a cement forest mine product reaching 630 pounds tensile strength at seven days and 780 pounds at twenty eight days. An inch cube briquette composed of one fourth cement and three parts...
The text notes the end of monopolized fishing rights tied to a late owner, with a private sale planned this month. It mentions fisheries and a cannery opened recently, a pooled harvest, and a transfer of assets including a river trip and a hatchery with a fortune made. Sources claim Rogue River Valley boasts the finest fishing stream.
In Marshfield area about 40 filers claim homesteads in forestipe 24 and 265 range 9 after a survey accepted by authorities. Protesters say the land is already tied to Northern Pacific interests and other large holdings, asserting squatters rights and threatening court action to defend their claims.
Bend sends an exhibit of dry farming products from the Bend country to the coming congress at Billings Montana. The samples are entered in the fair by the Bend board of trade with John I. Springer acting as freight and passenger agent. It marks the first official publicity effort by the Hills in Oregon.
Roseburg officials sign a contract for the Roseburg to Coos Bay electric railroad. Portland firm Messrs raps and pene to construct the line. Bond of 100000 to be posted for road completion. Surveyors to be placed on the job immediately.
A state debate topic is set by University of Eugene With Superintendent A Sanders of Albany and Professor E E Eae for the University of Congas in Oregon. The league now includes every four year high school in the state and is preparing for the upcoming season with discussions of participation.
The readable fragments note W. D. Brown of Corvallis collecting cuimels in Linn and surrounding counties. The garbled text references a ship, Pontoon, and a 06" measurement, with scattered place names and a Corvallis connection.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions individuals and a price, with unclear context and missing dates or places. The legible part notes a monetary amount around 125 dollars and several personal names, but essential details are unreadable.
A bank announces plans to address rising demand for paper money and to discuss how to handle cash circulation. The note mentions T. G. Hendrie and P. E. Sa Cha bank as involved in the discussions.
Oregon City event features U S Senator Jonathan Bourne as guest hero at a Commercial club smoker. Prominent businessmen and civic leaders attend, pledging support and discussing regional needs and federal aid.
A Young Men's Christian Association has been organized at Formain High School in Eugene. Members invite students to join, outlining aims to promote character, study habits, and community service through campus activities. The group plans regular meetings and projects.
The readable fragments indicate a potential reference to the control of currency reserves or a capital account. No clear persons dates or organizations are identifiable in the provided text.
Readable fragments show prices for hay Timothy and grain hay across regions, corn and wheat figures, a range of butter and dairy prices, poultry and veal notes, fruits like pears and cantaloupes, vegetables, and sacks of potatoes. Names of place and items suggest a rural commodity listing.
Beattie Washington October 18 at midnight the 160000 electric lights of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition shone as the fair drew to a close. A 40 000 strong crowd gathered June 1 for Taft's signal and fairgoers sang Auld Lang Syne as the event ended with thanks and farewell addresses.
Fragmentary text references Francisco Ferrer and a Spanish context with mentions of Barcelona and Belgium. The garbled lines obscure dates, events, or clear actions. No verifiable incident or outcome is presented.
The Roosevelt expedition reached Nairobi with multiple trophies including three elephants and a rhinoceros. Roosevelt reportedly killed two more elephants and an exceptionally large horn, preserving skins for American museums.
In a London case J M Bartie faces claims his suit for divorce was not entered. Osbert Cannand named as co respondent reportedly pledged to marry after a decree. Mrs Bartie allegedly faced financial strain as the affair unfolded, with others noting Bartie’s generosity amid distress.
In El Paso on October 19 the scene hints at a Taft Diaz summit. Soldiers nearby and official roadblocks frame the expected high level talks between the US president and Mexican leader as both nations' interests converge.
Memphis Tenn Oct 18 reports confirm the death toll from the Thurdan windstorm as rescue teams continue search efforts and authorities tally missing residents amid the devastation.
Reports indicate a violent storm ravaged multiple Tennessee towns including Stauntonville and Wartrace. The disaster is blamed for widespread destruction, at least several fatalities, and hundreds homeless with property damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands. Local structures suffered severe collapse and statues toppled in national areas.
A violent weather episode swept Atlanta causing widespread damage. Reports indicate a number of injuries including a woman and two children, with debris and downed trees impacting travel and local cemeteries. The scene drew emergency crews to several neighborhoods as residents assess the destruction.
Five year old Viviano Childeew and two year old Grace Viviane vanished from Chicago area home. Abductors reportedly drove them away in a panic and no trace has been found. Police urge tips as rescue efforts continue and investigators pursue leads.
Rumors spread in railroad and financial circles that Burlington may gain an outlet to the Pacific via purchasing an interest in the Denver Rio Grande. The move would involve joint ownership of the Western Pacific routes and extend to a coast connection, potentially altering control of key lines.
The copy mentions Senator Patrick McCarren, Democratic leader, near death this afternoon and references his worsening condition and a will. The fragmentary text is unclear on specific events, dates, or full details of his health and actions taken.
A public notice states a contract for site preparation and railroad work in Seattle is open for bid. The project amount is $450,000 with completion required by January 1, 1911. Bidders must meet specified terms and timetables.
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