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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
3
A department of agriculture supplement lists crop conditions and production forecasts for many items. It cites apples cranberries grapes hops peanuts sorghum sugar beets sugar cane sweet potatoes rye hay and more, with national condition averages and a September 1 comparative.
A special committee of about 5000 unemployed Bethleham steel workers plans to visit President Roosevelt to urge more private government contracts rather than navy yard work. Representative Broadhead had appealed to broaden private construction contracts to employ idle workers.
The Interstate Commerce Commission's 4 to 5 cent per 100 pounds reduction on range cattle shipments, ordered August 27, went into effect today. Stemming from Texas cattle raisers protest against the Missouri Kansas & Texas and other western lines, the rule covers 59 railroads in the western and southwestern United States.
New York October 16 James S Kennedy the New York banker has given 1 million to the Presbyterian Hospital for building construction. Earlier gifts by Kennedy include 500000 to Columbia University 300000 for a United Charities building and 250000 to the School of Philanthropy.
Rear Admiral Swinburne leads the Pacific fleet into Honolulu harbor on October 15 returning from Samoa. The cruisers sailed from Pago Pago on October 3 and began coaling for the California coast after entering the harbor at 11 30 AM. Delays were caused by the slow chartered colliers Strathyre and Strathlaven.
Mexico City reports Enrique C. Creel resigns as ambassador to the United States while also serving as governor of Chihuahua. A successor to the Washington post has not yet been named.
Pekin October 16 Madame Lien wife of Li Hung Chang's biographer has been seized in Shanghai by imperial command. She is said to have sought to defend a female teacher beheaded last year for revolutionary activity. Madame Lien is an educated Chinese woman.
Washington October 13 Franklin Lane of the interstate commerce commission opened the annual convention of the National Association of Railway Commissioners. He said during the present year tactically all American railheads had able to furnish trans- Teatice facilities within a reasonable time.
Judge Smith Ceperson in United States court rules the Town liquor statute is a quasi criminal law and says the federal court lacks power to interfere with its enforcement by state courts in the United Breweries versus Civic Federation of Davenport case.
Washington notes that Prevost Hubbard's Dust Preventives Bulletin No. 84 from the United States Office of Public Roads presents updated guidance for dust control on country highways. The paper surveys ore supplements and office findings to aid road engineers amid renewed concern as automobiles increase road dust.
President Roosevelt monitors the Balkan situation and has ordered daily reports from American diplomats across Europe. A Vienna mission visit suggests he is preparing an arbitration proposal for the powers when the moment comes.
Caracas reports the Dutch government demands Venezuela honor the 1904 protocols and recalls its May 14 decree. The note condemns President Castro for expelling Minister De Reus and calls for arbitration talks and consular conventions to restore relations while avoiding prolongation of the crisis.
Washington October 14 following his annual report Commissioner of Education E Brown recommends compulsory school attendance for native children in Alaska. He says regular attendance in public schools for natives cannot be maintained without a legal penalty for truancy and urges passage of a bill requiring all children of school age to attend unless disqualified.
Washington reports growing unrest among the diplomatic corps after the presidential election signals a broad shift of envoys. Germany plans to appoint a new ambassador but delays naming until the Kaiser confirms preferred representatives.
Victor Emmanuel III king of Italy will receive an American Cross of Honor in Washington on October 15. The board of governors of the American Cross of Honor Association will convene to present the award to the king, who was made an honorary member in February and accepted by letter in May 1908.
A public health report from Manila states about 12,000 deaths from cholera in the Philippines since January 1. The detailed finding notes ongoing cases but little spread tendency as of mid October.
Ambassador Bryce travels to Boston to attend a banquet in his honor hosted by British organizations, marking the first appearance of the British ambassador Selere before New England residents.
Washington October 14 President Roosevelt has signed the retiring board report recommending the retirement of Colonel William Stewart from the army noting his long service and exile at Fort Grant.
Paris reports from French officials say danger now centers on Bulgaria as Balkans crisis evolves Turkey may face ultimatums over independence. Serbia’s war risk seen as over for now while Bulgaria warns action if powers reject independence. Nasum Pasha says Turkey seeks peace despite defensive steps.
Reno Nev October 14 university authorities press students to register for the October 24 city vote to abolish gambling licenses. Dr J E Stubbs urged student age registration as a mass meeting drew a large crowd and gambling elements are expected to challenge the votes.
May cost hill million in damages. Mrs. Mattie Anderson and daughter Mabel sue Northern Pacific for 50375 for Robert Anderson’s death and injuries from the wreck at Siding. The total of expected suits against the railroad will exceed 1,000,000.
Manila reports about five new cholera cases daily, concentrated in one or two congested native districts. Health authorities intensify citywide disinfection and house sanitizing while provinces show gradual declines with few new cases in Rizal Lagu na Cavite and Palawan.
Chicago observers dispute Socialist claims that 15,000 children go hungry daily. They deem the charge exaggerated and argue alcohol is the root cause of the evils Socialists ascribe to capitalism.
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