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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
7
National capital news reports a board ruling upholding consent that wine may not be labeled wine unless the beverage is fermented from grape must and contains no added sugar or other fermentation aids. The decision clarifies labeling of Ohio and Missouri wines and distinguishes terms for fermented grape products.
Assistant forester remarks on excluding agricultural pockets from national forest boundaries. He notes some lands in valleys and near streams may be too valuable for farming to remove, complicating boundary decisions in the absence of Forester Pinchot.
Washington announces a peace fleet of eight strong cruisers will depart San Francisco next Sunday. The ships Tennessee California Dakota Washington Virginia Colorado Maryland and Pennsylvania will voyage to Yokohama for a five month mission and return January 19, 1910.
Washington news reports a revised interstate commerce hearing itinerary. The Spokane case now starts October 4 in Salt Lake City, shifting schedules for Seattle Portland San Francisco Los Angeles and Reno. Commissioner Prouty assigns the first case for hearing in Salt Lake City, accelerating overall proceedings.
Ex President Roosevelt’s 15 000 fourth class postmasters moved into the classified civil service with one stroke. Officials say the measure has doubtful value and many omitted postmasters will remain outside the classification as Taft stays in the White House or Hitchcock holds his cabinet post.
Boston August 25 reports on an improved Marconi wireless system said to enable warships to communicate at sea. Officials discuss the latest tests at a recent fence line demonstration at a navy yard with operations and trials described but details remain limited.
Washington on August 27 under the enlarged homestead act designated 642,480 additional acres in Montana bringing total acres designated there to 26,030. The act also designates 123,330 acres in San Juan county Utah for settlement.
Rear Admiral Sperry, a 27 year veteran, will be retired from active duty after a long Atlantic voyage from San Francisco to the Suez region and then to the Sapo Canal, marking the end of his distinguished naval career.
A terse Washington dispatch reports no danger of serious trouble in Mexico as U S officials state efforts are underway to maintain order and stabilize the border region amid regional tensions. High level statements from the department emphasize vigilance and continued coordination with Mexican authorities.
The Department of Agriculture refused requests to halt seizures of bleached flour pending a test case. After a conference with acting Attorney General Wade H. Ellis and Dr. H. Dunlap, the pure food board affirmed seizures despite millers’ pleas to wait for a ruling. Bleaching methods include electric and chemical processes, with northwest hard wheat yielding whiter flour than softer midwest wheat.
The article notes Philippine cigars and other tobacco products entering the United States as tariffs begin, with about 150000 duty free and concerns about the inferior grade. It mentions possible methods to offset quality deterioration from long sea voyages.
Secretary of oe ho willess and Dr. ley chief of the Bureau of Istry head to Denver for the annual convention of food commissioners. A new clash with Federal officers is anticipated over the use of ben soda in food. Dr. Wiley and Commissioner J Q Emery lead diverse pro and anti groups as state drug control results are discussed.
Washington reports Assistant Secretary Reynolda says the new tariff law began with surprising smoothness. He notes fewer inquiries than expected and attributes the ease to bills passed by a Republican Congress. The secretary says the higher rates have been adjusted and collectors find the process simpler.
Washington reports the body of Lieutenant James N Sutton of the U S Marine Corps will be disinterred and reviewed by medical and gunshot experts to determine how he died. Prior to reinterment the grave will be consecrated under Catholic rites. It is alleged Sutton did not take his own life in a moment of crisis.
Rear Admiral T. Swinburne, a Rhode Island native and Naval Academy graduate of 1842, retires after nearly 50 years of service. He saw duty across the globe and participated in the destruction of a Spanish gunboat and transports during his career.
Washington August 27 The Department of Justice said President Taft refused to grant a pardon to Charles Nickell once a United States commissioner and Medford Oregon editor. Nickell, convicted in Portland for conspiracy to use forged statements in land purchase applications, was sentenced August 6 1906 to 13 months in prison.
President Taft declares the census must be non political and will not mix with party work. Acting Secretary McHarg received a letter from Carpenter stating that any official who holds a government position must give up political roles or keep government duties separate.
French aviator Hubert Latham established a new world distance record of 154 kilometers 650 meters 95.88 miles in a single flight at Bethany Aviation Field Rheims Amg. He completed 16 laps totaling 150 kilometers in 2 hours 18 minutes and the full distance in 2 hours 58 minutes 935 seconds, both world records, while his earlier No 13 aeroplane flight exceeded 70 miles.
Dispatches from Melilla report general fighting on the Moroccan coast. Spanish artillery destroys villages and Moors suffer heavy losses, with about 1000 Moorish dead and 350 Spanish casualties in three days. Prisoners are reported tortured and mutilated.
The airship Zeppelin III departed Fro Friedrichshafen for Berlin with a route via Nuremberg and Leipzig about 450 miles. The voyage, nonstopping to Bitterfeld, will pause to refuel and resupply before Count Zeppelin, acting as pilot, completes the journey to Berlin.
At Camp Perry Ohio on August 27 the national rifle matches concluded with a new world record. Midshipman H O Roesche from the United States Naval Academy scored 195 of 600 in the slow fire for the governor's match and won $20 for the highest slow score. He also won the main match defeating 623 shooters with a record score of $30, surpassing Lieutenant A D Rothrock’s previous mark.
Spokane Aug 27 Mayor Pratt named a five member committee of prominent citizens to investigate the Panta Pantais secret political society. The panel will conduct a thorough impartial inquiry with voluntary testimony as no subpoenas are authorized.
In a Brooklyn district over 200 children have fallen ill with a form of infantile paralysis. No child appears immune, bottle fed infants being most vulnerable. Doctors warn many may be crippled for life as physicians struggle to identify causes and control measures.
The Stratheons Hotel at Chautauqua Park in Bathing Lake Ont was destroyed by fire. About 150 guests escaped with only their bathing suits as the blaze forced evacuation near the golf links and tennis courts. Women reportedly lost all clothing except their bathing suits.
In Washington on August 27, skins sent to the National Museum were unpacked. Officials reported the artifacts in good condition and ready for display.
An article compares Coney Island mazes to the Moeris labyrinth in Egypt and the Knossos labyrinth in Crete. It explains the marble Moeris layout with 8,000 buildings and a central garden maze, and describes Daedalus’s Crete prison maze with Ariadne’s clue.
Cynthia, grieving for her father, discovers four dollars in his coat pocket and gives it to Mr. Flannerty for medicine and support. Mrs. Flannerty accepts with gratitude as the tale ends with a small wreath on the father's grave.
A Dutch citizen faces about 12 percent of annual income in taxes. The levy covers business gains, interest collected, house rent, furniture, six fre places, all stores in rented houses, bicycle and servants. On an income of 2400 dollars the tax amounts to 298 dollars.
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