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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
3
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A scattered weekly digest notes diverse items from lands across two continents. It mentions land fraud investigations in Utah and Wyoming, a fatal electrified accident, a $70,000 saving figure, naval transport concerns, a family incident in New York, a large plant fire in Ludlowville, and various incidents from Montana to California.
Portland reports the 1907 wheat crop for three states topped 68 million bushels with Oregon at about 18 million and Idaho just over 6 million. Barley nears 10 million and oats reach 12 million, pushing the trio to roughly 80 million bushels in total shipments and stocks.
Washington April 14 President Roosevelt may spend the year after retirement abroad if his plans materialize. The itinerary is unsettled but may include distant lands and familiar tourist routes. He hinted hunting big game could influence travel, and noted Alaska trips could collide with foreign travel if undertaken. He added that a Taft presidency might shape his abroad timing.
April reports say the steamer Grand Lake sank after colliding with ice during a Newfoundland ice flood. Twenty thousand seals valued at $130,000 were lost with the ship, insured, while several crew members were badly injured and the New Foundland sealer reached port for repairs.
The official announcement from the Union Pacific Railroad states the new Birmingham division will open for traffic on April 19. It highlights completion of the final link in Harriman’s transcontinental route, linking the Pacific to the Atlantic via Union Pacific Minnesota Central and Central of Georgia.
The Kansas Republican state canvassing board refused Populist candidates a spot on the official ballot after the party failed to reach one percent of the state vote under the January primary law. In 1906 the party polled fewer than 1200 votes statewide.
The April 17 Washington briefing notes judicial injunction limits, debates over an Overman bill on federal court powers, and a senate clash on swamp land funds. It covers army pay talks, barracks funding, and opposition to a large navy including four battleships. China and Britain are cited in naval policy debates.
In Washington on April 16 the House struck out the proviso restricting the Navy secretary to Holland type torpedo boats. The vote frees the secretary to select submarine boats without type limits, a major shift in naval procurement policy. Separately, steps were taken to curb the paper industry combine, with push for action backed by President Roosevelt and Speaker Cannon. A caucus is planned and a congressional inquiry may follow.
Washington voters in the House of Representatives approved a naval plan by 199 to 55, rejecting the president's four battleships. The vote aligned with the naval committee's two vessel recommendation after a four hour debate. The committee finished work and will report to the House for final passage tomorrow.
Washington officials moved the bill prohibiting betting in the District of Columbia within 24 hours after the Bennings road widening measure. Carter of the District committee called up the rider on the Bennings project and the Senate approved it without discussion or dissent.
Washington April 14 the presidents message urging four battleships was received by both houses amid delays In the senate and house The dispatch was timed to influence support for increasing the naval bill from two to four ships and was enthusiastically received by supporters
Through Senator Overman the senate committee on judiciary reported a bill regulating injunctions in U S courts. It provides that no circuit or district court shall issue temporary injunctions on grounds of unconstitutionality until testimony has been heard by three judges.
Washington activity centered on the naval appropriation bill with debates over four battleships and naval station fortifications at Subic and Manila Bays. Amendments to bar private work by civilian musicians failed, and pay raises for navy personnel were struck from the measure on a point of order. The senate handled routine business and heard Scott urge better public building funding. An amendment to the railroad rate law sought to protect pre existing railroad owned mines and manufacturing properties.
In the House debate on the naval appropriation bill the discussion centers on possible war with Japan. Hobson of Alabama urges four battleships for five years and advocates a fixed US naval policy. He predicts an inevitable clash of races and Japan's aim for Pacific supremacy.
In Washington on April 11 no definite plan exists to take up the Fulton land grant resolution in the House. Though privileged, it ranks below appropriation bills, and with spending measures pending, Mondell will not rush it. He will call it up at the first opportunity after all appropriation bills pass.
The senate confirmed Robert Walker as postmaster at Tandon. It also approved a measure to open Spokane Indian reservation lands to settlement.
Washington April 16. At Mexico’s request the Postmaster General revokes the earlier ban on importing arms into Tabasco and Chilapas. The government also prohibits import of arms and ammunition into Sonora Sinaloa and Lower California. No reason was given by Mexico.
A massive blaze in Chelsea Boston yesterday wiped out retail districts and manufacturing areas spanning over a square mile. Four bodies were recovered. churches, hospitals, schools, a library, City Hall and banks were destroyed or damaged amid 60 mph winds.
Washington reports a japan rowdy assault on Consul-General Straight and consulate staff at Mukden prompts White House talks. Roosevelt Taft and Root convened to plan reparations and demand facts from Rockhill and Straight with cables sent tonight. A cabinet official links fleet deployment to Japan’s difficult diplomacy.
Residents of Big Timber Montana receive word from the Northern Pacific Railroad that they will be paid 50 cents on the dollar for fire losses. The blaze, started by a spark from a Northern Pacific locomotive, destroyed much of the town last month. The payout is voluntary, not the result of civil suits.
Count Andreas Potoki, governor of the Austro-Polish Galicia province, was killed this afternoon by student Mieroslaw Stoseynski during an audience with a student delegation. The shots all struck. Potoki died soon after and, with his last words, asked his secretary to tell the king he was a faithful servant.
Mrs Beulah Hawkins who fell into a cataleptic trance on February 6 remains in the same condition as she approaches the 69th day of sleep in Los Angeles scheduled for April 13.
President Roosevelt in a special message vetoes a dam bill and warns Congress of pending measures granting free stream rights for 1,200,000 horsepower. He calls for a policy allowing grantees to pay for privileges and signals opposition to extending Rainy River dam construction time.
San Diego hosts a grand welcome as 16 battleships of the navy fleet anchor off Coronado Beach two miles from the city. Streets glow with red white and blue and arches and welcome signs light up the nights. Governor Gillette arrives with his staff and guests aboard special cars.
Official notice from London on April 14 confirms the new cabinet. Names include Herbert Asquith premier and chancellor Lloyd George with Lord Tweedmouth Crewe McKenna Churchill Runciman and others occupying key posts in the administration.
Judge Woods of Wallace appoints Fred B. Morrill of Spokane as receiver for the B. R. Lewis Lumber company of Coeur d Alene Idaho and for the Idaho and Northern railway. Morrill serves as general counsel for both concerns. Neither firm bears mortgage or bonded debt. The receivership likely lasts only a few months. The move was prompted by the Exchange National Bank of Spokane suing the lumber company and railroad.
Frank Willis, a 14 year old who rode freight to San Francisco from Vancouver, British Columbia, spent hours wandering the streets then rented a cheap room at the Hotel Filmore. He turned on the gas and lay on the bed in an apparent suicide attempt.
Disaster in Hankow Hu Peh reports 2000 deaths and 700 junks sunk after unexpected freshet floods. The water rose swiftly trapping residents in the night. Authorities seek aid as rescue efforts continue.
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