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1 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Laws banning smoking, aggressive panhandling in downtown Ashland seem to be paying off ... Group pushes to expand Southern Oregon monument lands ... Jacksonville development upslope from former landfill will offer houses among vineyards ... Laws banning smoking, aggressive panhandling in downtown Ashland seem to be paying off ... Group pushes to expand Southern Oregon monument lands ... Jacksonville development upslope from former landfill will offer houses among vineyards ... Mail Tribune 100: July 28, 1916 The following news items were drawn from the archives of the Mail Tribune 100 years ago Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 28, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Jul. 28, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News July 28, 1916 PUMP AT AMENT DAM BLOWN UP BY AN INCENDIARY The large pump at the Ament dam, used to lift water into the irrigation conduits of the Rogue River Public Service corporation, was destroyed shortly after midnight, Friday morning by an explosion which shattered the driving wheel and damaged the plant to the extent of $1,500. As a consequence, farmers under the irrigation ditch are shy of water at the time they need it most. The explosion is believed to have been caused by nitro-glycerine, as gas left indicated this explosive rather than dynamite. It is reported that the explosion was incendiary, presumably the work of some of the workmen recently employed by the company, who have failed to secure money due as wages. The plant had been attached by workmen's liens. President G. F. Sanders of the Public Service corporation recently returned from the east and has been endeavoring to secure a release of liens filed against company property by offering a time settlement, part of the money to be paid in thirty days and installments at stated periods thereafter. The proposal was not favorably received by some of the demolition men. Threats of a detonation of the dam had been in circulation. DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS AT THE STAR TONIGHT Can you imagine anything that would make the one-toother, half-blind, sodden and shriveled wrecks of the slums burst out in laughter? It would have to be might funny, wouldn't it. But that's what Douglas Fairbanks did in this latest Triangle Play. He made old men, who hadn't smiled in years, roar with laughter over his inimitable antics. You will enjoy following him on the screen and you too, will laugh as you watch this corking play at the Star Theatre, which brings before the public a stage star, who has won headline positions in the screen world — Douglas Fairbanks, comedian. In Douglas Fairbanks we have a personality perfectly fitted to film work. Those who remember him in previous Triangle successes, will undoubtedly flock to the Star to view "The Habit of Happiness," showing today only. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 28, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501