Newberg Graphic Condensed News of the Week
A weekly wire style digest covering Grover Cleveland illness, a Jonplin Missouri dynamite blast at a mining plant, Siam’s king in Germany, coast road completion hopes, Mississippi anti-trust actions, Japan and China diplomatic moves, U S and world political intrigues, labor strikes, Oil trust scrutiny, and various disasters and trials.
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Grover Cleveland
Jonplin
Germany
Chicago
Milwaknee & St. Paul
Mississippi
Gulf Ocomprees Company
Small for Arbitration Claims Imminent End to Telegraphers Strike
Chicago Sept 24 It cites President E J Small of the strik ing commercial telegraphers predicting arbitration within ten days and a quick end to the strike with Roosevelt involvement. He notes costs to companies at 12 million dollars and hints federal pressure may force a settlement. Reidy of Boston and Konenkamp of Pittsburgh back the view the strike ends in two weeks.
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Chicago
J. Small
Small
Roosevelt
Clowry
United States
Wesley Russell
South
M. J. Reidy
Boston
8. K. Konenkamp
Pittsburg
National Executive Board
Hague Meeting Barren After Three Months of Talks
The Hague September conference ends with no durable outcomes for world peace. Delegates acknowledge the lack of progress on major questions and note the amended call for a third meeting omits specifics on future convenings. An American delegation is cited as failing to align with Latin American positions.
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The
Hague
Roosevelt Ends Sagamore Hill Vacation with Return to Washington
President Roosevelt’s Sagamore Hill vacation ends September 24 as he and Mrs. Roosevelt depart by special train to Washington at 10 a m. The stay included 125 visitors since June 12, many official on government business, with the annual message to Congress nearly completed.
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Oyster Bay
L. I
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Washington
White House
Congress
Honor Memory of McKinley Memorial in Canton
Thousands from across the country will gather in Canton on Monday to honor the late President McKinley. A prominent speaker framed by a memorial built from contributions of hundreds of thousands will lead the ceremonies, with other distinguished figures delivering addresses.
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McKinley
Canton
Ohio
United States
Leased Wire Men to Remain
A New York telegraphers union meeting debated a resolution to call a strike despite contracts. The motion was tabled again with plans to revisit at tomorrow’s meeting.
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New York
Moorish Camps Burned Near Casa Blanca
Negotiations failed and General Drude resumed the offensive burning Moorish camps at Bidi Brahim south of Casablanca and dispelling resisting tribesmen.
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Casa Blanca
Record Apple Auction Sets High Price Near Hood River
A Hood River farmer sold 40 boxes of Winter Banana apples at 8 dollars per box with Besley Mason & Co. of Portland handling the sale. The fruit from Oscar Vanderbilt's Beulah Land farm near Hood River weighs heavily and so far tops local Hood River apple contests.
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Hood River
Oregon
Besley, Mason & Co
Portland
Oscar Vanderbilt
Beulah Land
E. L. Smith
Vanderbilt
Window of A
Ican
Earnings of Sleepers Pullman Company Report
The state railway commission orders an extension to October 10 for reports from six railways including Wells Fargo Denver & Rio Grande Salem Fall City & Western and the Pullman Railway Union and Oregon & Sunset Logging. The Pullman lines show Oregon gross earnings 571,479.08 and total operation expenses 959,356 with Oregon share 197,037.26.
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Pullman Company
State Railway
Salem
State Railway Commission
Wells, Fargo
Denver & Rio Grande
Salem, Falla City & Western
Pullman
Cen- Railway Union
Oregon & Sunset Logging Company
Olatekanie
Portland Railway, Light & Power Company
River Valet Road
Swift Refrigerator Transportation Company
Eo Me
Grin
Oregon
Coco
Central Oregon fruit growth spotlight at Boegl ranch
Prineville visit to William Boegl’s Crooked river ranch 30 miles north shows Central Oregon’s fruit potential. Orchard on the water edge yields grapes and tropical fruits. three year yield of winter apples reached over 2000 bushels with market value about $1 per bushel. Fruit sales this year may top $4000 plus abundant vegetables. high profits indicate strong investment prospects.
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Boegli
Livestock Exhibit Surpasses Previous State Fair Records
At the Salem state fair the 12 new stock barns were not enough. Extra stalls were fitted in an old building for horses, while cattle hogs sheep and goats filled the regular barns to near capacity. Livestock exhibits exceeded those of any former fair.
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Salem
Long Lake Lumber scales up for railroad era in Klamath Falls
Long Lake Lumber company operates to supply boxes for a California fruit exchange, shipping about two carloads weekly despite 35 miles by stage road. The firm employs 20 men producing first class boxes and plans to be ready for rail access as markets open.
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Klamath Falls
Long Lake Lumber Company
California Fruit Exchange
Union County Ad Boosts Descriptive 15 000 Copy Circulation
The Grand Ronde Boost ers club issues a four page illustrated newspaper on Union County to distribute at the exhibition hall. It covers nearly every county industry with 15 000 copies printed including 4 000 extra subscriptions from real estate firms.
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Union County
la Grande
Ers’ Club
Medford Firm Bonds Coal Mine Near Roxyaun
Medford The Pacific Coal company of Los Angeles bonds $50 000 for the Roxyaun mine four miles east of here belonging to Medford Coal and Mining company. The Los Angeles firm, capitalized at $1 000 000, closes the deal through R E Dorn manager to begin interior exploration within ten days and conduct sustained, diligent work.
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Medford
Pacific Coal Company
Los Angeles
Roxyaun
Medford Coal & Mining Company
R. E. Dorn
California Company
Brown Reelected Clerk and Land Purchase Delayed
The Oregon state land board reelected George G. Brown as clerk and George Mitchel of The Dalles as deputy clerk at its last meeting. The board deferred final action on H. T. H and others bid for about 2400 acres of tideland on Cathlamet bay at $2 per acre until a site visit can determine true value.
Portland Markets Fresh Prices Across Staples
Wheat and barley quoted with multiple varieties including bluestem valley red and feed barley. Corn prices listed for whole and cracked, hay and grain hay values, apples cantaloupes peaches prunes watermelons grapes casabas carrots beets celery onions potatoes butter veal pork and poultry rates, with regional notes and assorted items.
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Oregon
Sassalley
Finenese
Railway Route to Lakeview Survey Progress Report
The corps of engineers surveying a railroad line from Klamath Falls toward Lakeview report a successful fourth survey locating a ten cent grade through Langer Valley toward Lakeview. Engineer Journey says, once to Lakeview, the team will return along the same route toward Klamath Falls.
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Lakeview
Klamath
Corps of Engineers
Klamath Falla
Langer Valley
Nee
Klamath Falls
Shipper Complains to Rail Commission Over Portland Deliveries
A. H. Denny filed a Salem-A letter to the state railway commission complaining the Southern Pacific Rail Company failed to provide care for shipments to Portland. The commission warned the rail line it faces a $2 daily fine for delays and instructed it to investigate the matter.
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Salem
State Railway Commission
A. H. Denny
Southern Pacific Rail Company
Portland
Southern Pacific
Salting Salmon Heads Opens Trade to Sweden
A new industry in Astoria salting salmon heads and shipping the product to Sweden on orders received. The practice promises high profits and could raise salmon check prices for local buyers if successful, boosting local industry and exports.
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Astoria
Sweden
Appointment set for Chamberlain in Eastern Oregon event
Chamberlain has been appointed to a committee of the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Society to oversee local fairs and related agricultural activities. The move places Chamberlain in a key role coordinating community events and promoting regional farming interests.
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Chamberlain
Eastern
Oregon
Fct Agricultural Society
Prize Court Approved At Hague Peace Conference
The sixth plenary session of the conference attracted a large audience as discussions led to approval of establishing an international prize court with a Mexican delegate supporting the change and Brazil voting no. Russia Japan Siam Venezuela Turkey and Persia abstained. The assembly also unanimously adopted the motion to convene the third peace conference and praised Emperor Nicholas and Queen Wilhelmina.
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Hague
Spa
Senor Esteva
Mexico
Brazil
Russia
Japan
Siam
Venezuela
Turkey
Persia
Nelidoff
Nicholas
Wilhelmina
M. Kui
Rockefeller to Testify in Sherman Act Case
New York Sept. 23 John D Rockefeller head of Standard Oil will be forced to testify under oath in the government suit to dissolve the trust. Government officials expect other trust leaders to be summoned while they proceed with new subpoenas to compel testimony from Rockefeller and key executives. William Rockefeller and H Rogers may join them but Rogers is not fit for examination.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil Trust
Frank Bellogg
Standard Oil
Mr. Kellogg
Wiliam Rockefeller
W. H. Flagler
Oliver H.ee
John D. Archbold
H. H
William Rockefeller
H. Rogers
Mr. Rogers
Plague Officials Endorse Full Publicity For City Health
A joint meeting of Federal state and municipal authorities in San Francisco unanimously adopted a resolution backing maximum publicity for the bubonic plague situation. The move, aligned with federal views, aims to keep newspapers informed and serve city interests. Verified plague cases reach 39 with 22 deaths and 23 suspects pending.
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San Francisco
Vartage
Attack on Union Pacific Aims to Force Overland Car Changes
The Travelers' Protective Association filed complaints against Union Pacific in Nebraska on September 23. The group seeks chair cars on overland and Los Angeles limited trains so locals are not forced to buy Pullman seats. They urge better agent and operator conduct along the line.
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Union Pacific
Overland
Los Angeles Limited
Commission
Newspaper publishers urge Roosevelt to curb price of white paper
Members of the American Newspaper Publishers' association appointed a committee to press President Roosevelt to act against what they call an unlawful combination of paper manufacturers. They claim the pact keeps up white paper prices and imposes a heavy burden, citing opinions from various sides.
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New York
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Roosevelt
Shoe factory strike leaves 25000 workers idle in St Louis
Army of shoeworkers out in St. Louis as of Sept 23. A conservative estimate puts the number at 25,000. Company officials at a meeting today refused to concede to striker demands.
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St. Louis
Companiey
Rockefeller Dominates Standard Oil Share Holders Pack
Records from the government suit reveal John D. Rockefeller holds 247,690 shares of Standard Oil of New Jersey, valued around 109 million dollars at 440 a share. The University of Chicago owns 56,000 shares, while the firm’s liquidation records show earnings between 800 and 900 million since 1882 with ongoing book review.
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New York
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
University of Chicago
Standard Oj
Standard Oil Company
Eighteen Miners Die in Michigan Mine Disaster
Negarines Michigan September 21. A cage plunges 760 feet at the Jones and Laughlin iron mine on its first shift. The brake fails and the cable unreels, tearing the shaft house. Eleven killed and seven fatally injured. seven survivors amid a pitiful scene as families seek missing loved ones.
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Negarines
Mich
Jones & Laughlin
Brake
Plague Deaths Rise as San Francisco Board Reports
The San Francisco board of health reports 35 bubonic plague cases to date, up two from yesterday, with 20 deaths and 20 suspected cases under observation. Wholesale merchants south of Market vow a citywide cleanup campaign of their premises.
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San Francisco
Board of Health
Market Street
Armored cruiser Charleston joins San Francisco fleet buildup
The growing bay fleet adds the armored cruiser Charleston from Bremerton to Mare Island where she joins the cruisers Albany and Oakland. The entire squadron remains at the navy yard until the cruiser squadron from Honolulu arrives.
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San Francisco
Bay
Bremerton Navy Yard
Charleston
Mare Island
Albany
Oiisco Taracheres
Navy Yard
Honolulu
Date For Pettibone Trial
Boise Sept 21 By agreement of attorneys and the court the trial of Pettibone is fixed for a date. Bake expects to withdraw from the Borah case to allow time for preparation for the bone trial. Pettibone is charged with complicity in the murder of Governor Steunenberg.
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Pettibone
Boise
Spocapides
Achley
Steunenberg
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