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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1900
Page
1
The column lists military actions and political moves from China and Europe, strikes in the United States, notable deaths and arrests, fires and damages, ship movements, and economic reports. Entities include Pekin, Chaffee, Conger, Roosevelt, Bressi, Manila, Danes, and U.S. ports.
John R. Rogers was renominated for governor by the union Democratic convention on August 31 after eight ballots. Robertson of Spokane was named for Congress, with Ronald of King and Daniels maneuvering to save Ronald. The platform pledges Bryan and Stevenson, opposes trusts and imperialism, and backs pensions and direct legislation.
A two story frame house burned in Vancouver at about 4 am. Mrs. Rescia was found dead on the lower floor and Mr. Rescia suffocated in bed with burning clothing. Their infant child died from injuries after rolling to the floor.
News from Nome reports the murder of Fr. Scott Morrison of Chicago by Siberian natives during a trading expedition to Siberia. Captain Gilley, master of the Edith, drowned after being struck by a ship boom near Sledge Island.
A Washington telegraph says the Taft commission has nearly completed plans to begin civil government in the Philippines on September 1. General MacArthur will lead the island executive and coordinate with the commission as military and civilian authorities. Insurgents will be suppressed once dry season begins, with about 70,000 troops ready to strike.
A booklet titled Webfoot Bonanzas by Pat Doman promotes Oregon gold fields and invites readers to write W I Hariburt at O R N Co Portland for a copy. The Canada strike on CPR ends with mechanics returning to work. Winnipeg reports partial resumption and arbitration to settle machinist wages after 28 days of disruption.
Washington reports confirm General Chaffee’s troops did not loot Tien Tsin after Allies entered the city. Peremptory orders from Secretary of War directed officers to curb looting and punish disobedience, with Chinese responsible for much disorder. Details include Allied force strengths and surrender notes as of Sept 26–28.
A fire at 64 Canal street destroyed the Fairbans Scale Company building causing about 200000 in losses. Nearby Keiler brothers shoe factory and Morris building on Canal and Camp streets suffered estimated damages totaling about 150000. A separate note from Cardiff Wales reports 50000 coal miners returning to work after strike concessions. In Washington a dispatch says Lt. Way of the Fourth Infantry was killed near Villa Vieja Lazun on August 26.
Senate committee on manufactures cites overwhelming evidence that alum in baking powders is harmful and should be prohibited. Senator Mason and experts from Brown, Columbia, Yale, Michigan, and other universities testify that alum damages health and kidneys, while cream of tartar powder is safer.
A Bethlehem to Atlantic City excursion train collided with a milk train at Hatfield Pennsylvania killing thirteen and injuring over eighty. The impact crushed two passenger coaches and a milk car, with rescuers and doctors rushing to the scene as the coroner promises a rigorous inquiry.
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