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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
2
A condensed survey notes a California hop crop threat from a strike, two Bakersfield quakes, and deaths including U.S. immigration chief Sargent and Lord Sackville West. It covers labor strikes, political primaries, naval incidents, unions, births marriages and losses, and various international tensions.
Toledo veterans at a G A R gathering vote not to push new pension bills for three years to avoid harming Congress’s view of civil war survivors. Delegates discuss widows and service pensions, consider changes to eligibility, and pick Salt Lake City for the 1910 encampment with Atlanta as alternate site.
A detective testifying as a street peddler said union leaders confessed a dynamite plot to destroy trolley railway property. The Chester hearing for Patrick Shea William Stockhart and 13 strikers saw 15 defendants held on bail $2,000 each as evidence built a prima facie case.
Pekin reports Japan has breached the status quo by occupying residence buildings at Yen chi Ting, installing a joint civil military commander and 1,000 gendarmes, and organizing Korean governance. China protested to Tokyo with no result as a battery of Japanese field guns nears the border.
Seagirt New Jersey September 8 rifle and revolver experts from across the country competed in the 18th annual New Jersey State Rifle Association tournament. The company team match crowned Second Troop New Jersey with a score of 307, while First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry placed second with 129 and Second Company team New Jersey placed second with 140.
San Francisco reports the grand jury returned indictments against A. F. Martel president W. B. Nash former cashier director and L. B. Havens successor cashier. Indictments allege the return of a fake report to the bank commissioners. Nash and Havens are held on $10,000 bonds each.
Extremely wet weather and high winds in Maidstone Kent have ruined a large portion of the Kentish hop crop. Hop-pickers arriving from London suffer severely as huts are flooded and many face shortages of food.
Trains to run on regular schedule into September 20 according to H H Weathern agent for O R N at Elgin. Engineer Brandon of the construction department reports progress as tracklayers move from Wallowa canyon into the valley, with many bridges culverts and trestles completed on the scenic route.
Reports on Union county crops show yields below average overall with three quarters of normal. Threshing now underway on 2,200 acres by Amalgamated Sugar, expecting an average yield. some farms above, some below, and a prominent farmer notes the valley is spotted with variation.
McMinnville resumes river service on the Yamhill as Captain Turper and crew bring the steamer Leona up from Lafaye tte locks for a triweekly run to Portland. Snags and logs hinder the upstream trip until the government snagboat clears the way. the Leona carried a good cargo on its initial voyage.
Neighborhood club and Lyle Tuesday Musicale in La La Grande plan a reception for the State Federation of Women's clubs. They are fundraising for the event and will stage a home talent production of Tennyson's Dream of Fair Women to entertain visitors.
Forest Supervisor Ireland reports that three townships south of Bend were burned, one half township razed and the rest with small patches burned. About 200 men fought the flames day and night for three weeks, using back-firing to gain control.
H Connoway denounces high flour and feed rates on the Mount Hood road from Hood River to Odell. He cites a ten mile rate of 1.80 per ton versus 1.50 per ton for Portland to Hood River sixty six miles and Portland to Albany eighty miles, arguing unequal charges among Oregon lines.
A series of burglaries hit Eugene over a few nights. Ex councilman L O Beck’s home was entered while the family was away, with clothing and silverware valued over 150 dollars stolen. County Commissioner H D Edwards also reported a break in, stopped after residents Zelma and Ina Edwards woke the intruder.
Low Willamette River water levels stop Willamette Pulp & Paper mills A, B, and C from operating until river rises. Power output insufficient for waterwheels.
Grant's Pass fruit inspector Eis man reports destroying an old prune orchard on the Cass property due to heavy scale and pests. The local fruitgrowers union considers reorganizing and adopting broader by laws beyond the current structure.
Gustav Hesse of Portland plans a mattress factory in Albany soon. He bought land at Third and Lyon streets and will open a wholesale furniture house nearby.
Albany officials forge a push to extend the Corvallis and Eastern railroad further into Eastern Oregon. A committee led by B. L. Dasent and others will seek favor with J. P. O'Brien of Southern Pacific to influence Harriman. The club also aims to present benefits and gather regional support for the line.
Governor Chamberlain announced at the regatta that George Nolan will fill the vacancy on the Klamath Falls circuit court caused by Judge Benson resignation. Nolan, a former local barrister and two time city attorney, left for Klamath Falls two years ago to practice law with Richard S. Smith. He served as presidential elector in 1892 and was a board member of the pilot commission before leaving. Nolan is a Democrat.
Judge Scott reports a Los Angeles man named Crow pledged twenty thousand dollars for road improvements from Marshfield to Roseburg. He notes widespread demand for a stateside good roads convention and envisions a continuous state highway and a route into the Coos Bay region.
The Island City M and M Company, burned out at Island City, will rebuild in La Grande with a two story brick structure. It owns lots on Futerese avenue and has just bought Kilpatrick’s stock of implements and vehicles to operate from Kilpatrick’s location until the new building is ready.
The California Northeastern railroad reaches terminus in Klamath Falls Oregon ending the track for summer. Freight and passenger service will run to Calor with a seven mile stage to water where boat connections are made. In a few weeks staging will be removed.
A condensed report of farm prices including grains fruits vegetables and live stock. Lists Wheat Barley Oats Hay Fruit Potatoes Melons Vegetables Butter Eggs Poultry Hops Mohair and other commodities with per unit costs and regional notes. Prices cover 1907 Oregon markets and surrounding regions.
A Friday fire in Dr. Garner's office spread rapidly through Rawhide Nevada destroying eight blocks of the business district. Firefighters used dynamite to contain the blaze after a ton and a half exploded at Collins hardware, leaving an estimated $750000 in losses with no insurance. Some injuries occurred but none serious.
The government files suit in the district of Oregon to cancel the Oregon & California land grants held by a railroad company valued at $40,000,000. If denied, it seeks a receiver for unsold lands and a plan to parcel them at 160 acre lots for $2.50 an acre with mandatory sales and an accounting of all revenue.
An outnumbered cruiser fought a Japanese mob in Shanghai as police fired to break up the violence. Civilians were wounded while English sailors protested an officer's arrest over an assault on a European woman. A retaliatory Japanese consul letter heightened tensions.
Sails from Melbourne at 8 o'clock on Saturday evening the Connecticut flagship of Rear-Admiral Sperry and fourteen other white-hulled ships begin their cruise to Albany West Australia. The New Jersey stays in harbor to carry the American mail expected soon. Salutes rang as the vessels passed down the bay.
Two French commissioners Albert Bonnet de Meziere and John Stephens visit San Francisco after returning from the Pieuwmotu island survey near Tahiti. The group reports enormous phosphate riches rivaling Christmas Island deposits and plans to travel to Paris to secure capital for development.
A large blaze in Niigata, 18 miles northwest of Tokyo, destroyed about 5,000 buildings in a city of 40,000. Fifteen thousand residents are homeless while no deaths are reported. The government is asked for aid as tents and food depots are organized.
The Yankee off Massachusetts coast begins trials painting a slate green hull to study visibility at sea. Further shades will be tested on the big auxiliary cruiser as the Navy probes less conspicuous coloring to reduce detection at distance.
A special grand jury in Springfield Illinois adjourned after returning 17 more indictments bringing the total to 117 for the race war session. Four indictments target Springfield officers including Sheriff Warnock Chief Wilbur Morris Captain Charles S Walsh and other Troop D members for failing to suppress the riot despite duty assignments. The panel condemns cowardly actions by officials who failed to uphold the oath of office.
Information from Calaveras grove owner Mr Whitesides says the fire near the Big Trees is under control after three days of burning. The wind has abated, fighters have the flames contained, and crews continue to extinguish remaining sparks to prevent a rekindle.
Abdul Aziz forces defeat Mulai Hafid’s army in a fierce clash at Tangier. Heavy losses prevent immediate pursuit as Mulai reinforces near the battlefield. analysts fear Abdul Aziz may not regain the Moroccan throne.
Berlin reports Germany’s action on Morocco is a suggestion to signatories of the Algeciras act to recognize Mulai Hafid as sultan. Officials express wonder at French and English press agitation, saying Germany acted within its powers as a signatory.
Oswego N Y Sept 5 Frederick Cooper Hewitt who died at his home last Sunday left more than 4 million dollars to charitable institutions the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Yale University. He left less than 500000 to relatives and friends the estate valued at 5 to 6 million dollars.
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