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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1905
Page
6
A roundup notes geopolitical tensions from NorwaySweden and China to the JapaneseRussian border, plus U S domestic politics graft and rail incidents. It highlights Cuba tariff talks, a Mexican suit against Thomas W Lawson, Missouri governor’s fair tour, public printer changes, rail crashes near Denver, and a New York mob incident.
Census Bureau bulletin notes Oregon's birth rate slipping more rapidly than any other state from the 19th century high. Washington and Idaho show declines too, with Oregon moving toward the bottom of the national list as regional trends shift in early 1900s.
The Civil Service commission investigates alleged discrimination against negroes in post office exams. Two cases involve Cane Carter and Martin J. Hornby who resigned under pressure at Yasco Mississippi. Report says exams were fair but white residents preferred carriers over clerks, suggesting negroes could still serve as carriers without Civil Service discrimination.
J E Markel defends Panama canal labor feeding contract saying rival bidders complain of unfair dealing. He states the deal covers about 1,006,000 to 1,500,000 dollars annually for seven years, with ten hotels feeding 150 to 250 workers each. He emphasizes open records in New York and emphasizes quality meals and lodging.
Havana reports two leading Cuban commercial associations urge ratification of the Cuba Great Britain treaty. They argue Cuba’s commercial ties with the United States require keeping ten year privileges for British ships and citizens to avoid harming U S business interests.
Washington September 12 Director of the Mint Roberts released the 1904 production estimates showing increases over 1903 of 7 131 500 dollars in gold and 4 486 000 fine ounces of silver California accounts for the largest gain about 3 000 000 dollars more than last year and the biggest rise since the 1860s
The Arizona Water Company's dam supplying water to irrigate hundreds of acres near Phoenix was washed out by a big rise in Salt River. The damage is expected to be heavy and costly.
Salem reports Oregon prisons will switch from striped garb to gray uniforms for good behavior. Stripes reserved for rule violations, with a goal to reduce violations and ease escapes. Officials note new system similar to New York results and expect most inmates to wear gray at any time.
Chief Engineer F H Newell says a time limit will be set for excess land holders in the KEls irrigation projects to join the Water Users association. If they do not sign up by October 15, they may lose government irrigation benefits as the subscription books close.
The Josephine county assessor reports total valuations on assessable property at over 4 million dollars this year, up from 2,034,095 in 1904. Growth and assessor Fallin's policy of taxing at full cash value drive the rise, with many mines city property and railroad lands increased while other property remains unchanged. A lower tax rate is anticipated because of the higher overall valuation.
The Central Railway of Oregon files in the county recorder a $2,000,000 bond and mortgage to American Loan & Trust to cover rights of way roadbed rolling stock and other property. The project proposes an electric railway in Grand Ronde valley of about 60 miles connecting Hot Lake Union Cove Elgin and La Grande.
Grants Pass dealer De Armond and Sons of Josephine county sold 60 000 pounds of last year’s hop crop at 18 cents per pound. They passed on 30 cent offers last fall and held for more money. With picking season near and urgent cash needs, they sold now. About 70 000 pounds remain unsold in Josephine county.
The Dallee buys the W. H. Taylor fruit farm one mile south of The Dalles for 100 dollars an acre. The 110 acre property includes 80 acres of orchard and the rest wheat land and is noted as one of the oldest and finest bearing orchards in the area.
The Baker City board of equalisation adopted Citizens League recommendations to boost assessment values. The O R N company rate rises from 5000 to 10000 per mile for tracks and rolling stock, and Sumpter Valley line from 2000 to 3000 per mile.
A private telephone exchange is now installed at the state capitol with each office connected, improving prior service where about half the offices had telephone lines.
The 1903 act forcing relatives to cover asylum costs falls short. Though hundreds of patients entered the state asylum, only 38 have liable relatives. Just 2062.35 dollars collected in two and a half years. 2636.67 dollars remains due and uncollectable. Many patients lack known or liable relatives or cannot pay ten dollars monthly. The law covers only a small fraction of total costs.
Ex-Representative W C Hale sues to repeal the 300 dollar household exemption tax law passed by the Oregon legislature in December 1903. The complaint asserts the measure conflicts with the state constitution and is void. Defendants named include Judge J O Booth Assessor W H Fallin and County Clerk F Cheshire. The case will be heard at the next term of the Circuit court.
Salem Horticultural Commissioner Charles A. Park of the Seward district will wage a vigorous fall and winter campaign against San Jose scale. Local Inspector Armstrong tracks infected fruit and reports growers to the commissioner. Infected orchard owners will be notified to spray this winter as Park aims to exterminate the pest in the region.
Salem reports leasing convicts to the Loewenberg Going company requires using only 100 convicts in the store foundry while many prisoners lack work. About 60 men have labored on roads all summer under the program.
The monthly report shows August cash collections of 20089.21 and outstanding balances totaling 77822.81, drawing interest at an average rate of six percent.
Wheat prices range from 69 to 73 cents per bushel with blue stem and alley varieties noted. Oats, barley and rye show wide ton and cent ranges while fruits and vegetables list apples to watermelons with crate and per pound rates.
In Connelaville Pennsylvania the Rand powder mills at Fairchance exploded, killing 19 of 32 workers with 13 identified. The blast damaged Fairchance and nearby towns, shattered glass, toppled hay, and derailed trains and a streetcar, with six hours of traffic delay and injuries to townspeople.
Reports from Saint Petersburg dated September 11 say the Baku scene shows modest improvement with limited gunfire in the black town. Banks are set to reopen, oil workers accompany troops to fields once controlled by Tartars, with widespread destruction and casualties estimated around 1,000.
The Panama Canal labor force faces near starvation as prices soar in Panama. Theodore P. Shonts accepts J E Markel bid to supply government workers, after bids from two other bidders were protested. Chief Engineer John F. Stevens ky daily asks for food. workers endure days without meals amid 10 cent eggs and 20 to 40 cent meat. Markel offers an immediate organized food supply force.
Manila Sept 11 Captain W P Baker medical officer of the constabulary testifying in a libel suit against the Renaciemento asserts Aguinaldo is in league with native outlaws. He says evidence came from captured chiefs and that locals understand Aguinaldo directs the outlaw movement with supposed peaceful natives aiding it.
Local Japanese in Seattle blame the current riots on newspapers antagonistic to the government. They expect the Japanese parliament to convene in November and explain the treaty. Government circles had no expectation of indemnity when envoys left Japan.
An official bulletin from Berlin reports 10 new cholera cases and seven deaths in the 24 hours ending at noon. The numbers reflect the current outbreak and public health response remains active.
In Portland on September 9 Judge Hunt admitted testimony previously excluded, as the government presses its case in the Williamson Gesner jury trial. The indictment alleges a conspiracy to induce oaths and misrepresentations to obtain lands under law, with suspected schemes involving Williamson Gesner and Biggs to convey titles for speculative use.
Two men, Smith and Gesner, face indictments for trying to influence witnesses in Crook county land fraud cases. They allegedly attempted to prevent Lark Elliott and John Watkins of Prineville from testifying in the Williamson Gesner Biggs case on August 17, with the sheriff accused of offering to help acquit Elliott on a prior larceny indictment.
Secretary Root plans to confirm Japan's stance on the open door policy in Manchuria. He will request permission to place a consul at Dalny and at Harbin, both under Chinese jurisdiction. Russia blocks Dalny citing fortress status and Harbin as a potential military hub.
Lamarenzi Manchuria Sept 9 The Portamouth conference result not announced yet no official orders from St Petersburg to end warlike activity soldiers await an armistice while puzzled by peace talk as Japanese raids and outpost clashes continue Corean fighting September 3 remains unexplained to Russian observers.
The first sitting of a ministerial conference to tackle famine in several provinces was held in St. Petersburg. Governors, Zemat ros representatives, Red Cross and noble marshals attended as distress is reported in Baratoff Rizsan Samara Penz Tamboff Orel Voronesh Toula and Viatka.
Charles A. Smith of St. Louis was dismissed today ending most bribery prosecutions in Missouri. The action leaves only the case against D. J. Kelly and notes possible departure to Canada for related matters.
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