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Newspaper
Saint Johns Review
Location
Saint Johns, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
6
A global collage of events spans horse shows in America to a deadly cloudburst in France, labor strife in Oklahoma and Canada, political moves in California and Colorado, aviation feats in New York and Berlin, and unrest echoing in Russia and Japan with strikes, deportations, and public protests.
Secretary of the Navy states American shipowners avoid Atlantic to Pacific coal transport in foreign bottoms unless paid at a price the navy can lawfully set. He notes coal stocks cannot be used for this purpose and that shipowners no longer compete for related contracts.
President signs proclamation removing 203,636 acres from Oregon's Wallowa National Forest after a study showed these lands were open grazing or largely alienated timbered areas. Most eliminations occur across townships 1 6 north and ranges 42 to 48 east with a boundary strip cut along the forest edge. A section and its west half in township 4 north range 42 east are transferred to Wenaha forest, reflecting isolation from the Wallows.
Wealthy New York buyers purchase Hood River orchard land and a 26 acre tract on the East Side with Spitzenberg and Newtown trees, while Mrs Mary Lamonte buys a ten acre orchard in Oak Grove. Other items note wheat exhibit, court house plans, pullet hatchings, and railroad survey talks.
National Mining Company in Nevada reports two masked robbers held up 75 miners near Tunnel No 3 000 feet from the mouth, stole a 100 pound sack of high grade gold ore valued at 3000 from a car and escaped with armed guards fired shots but no injuries confirmed as deputies search the mountains.
The two young Abernathy brothers, Louis 10 and Temple 6, sons of Jack Abernathy and a Roosevelt ally, completed a 65 mile ride on Oklahoma branches then a 2900 mile journey by horseback. They arrived in New York at 6:20 PM to a lengthy procession and an escort of four mounted police. They left Trenton on March 8 with their father and were welcomed at the Hotel Breslin after traveling through rain.
A night fire on Seattle's northern waterfront swept through about ten blocks, destroying many wooden lodgings and hotels. High winds from the west fanned flames toward the harbor, forcing evacuations and leaving at least a score of possible fatalities. Fire crews battled a roaring warehouse blaze at Hattery Street, with several firemen feared dead after an explosion.
New York June 11. Charlen BR Heike head of the American Sugar Refining company convicted on one count of conspiracy to defraud government. Bent t W. Gerbracht, ex-superintendent of the Williamsburg refinery, convicted on all counts. James F. Bendernagel, ex-cashier, acquitted on some counts and to be tried again. verdict after 12 hours and 14 minutes of deliberation. Heike faces possible two years in federal prison and a $10,000 fine.
A 19 year old, James Hill, died after consuming a quart of whiskey early this morning in the city. Authorities report the incident as a fatal alcohol-related event with ongoing investigation.
Charles K. Hamilton lifted off from Governor's Island in heavy rain and circled the harbor seven times at about 200 feet. A crowd watched as he warmed up for a planned to Philadelphia flight, promising a special train to accompany him.
Secretary Crosby estimates 16000 to 20000 will line Fifth Avenue for the Roosevelt parade next Saturday afternoon honoring Roose. C. Smith chairs the display committee and over 100 boats will be shown. many groups in uniform with bands will participate. most blocks of 100 plus people will stand in place rather than march.
A curio filled overview of U S geography and trivia notes. It lists vast counties like Custer in Montana and San Bernardino in California, compares state sizes to others, mentions Bristol Rhode Island, and notes population counts such as New York's two million. It adds quirky facts on borders at four states points, least and most elevations in California, and the Atlantic Pacific tributaries from Yellowstone. The piece includes oddities about long city streets and humorous quotes interwoven with fragmented dialogue.
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