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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
6
In Odessa on July 26 authorities intensified searches and seized hundreds of American revolvers from Jewish homes as they move to disarm Jews. Prominent Jewish Rabbinical leaders and activists were arrested and reportedly beaten and tortured to force confessions about hidden weapons and bombs in the city.
Washington officials face alleged pressure from foreign steamship lines that control transport of army and navy stores to the Philippines. Officers refuse comment, while critics say U S shipments rely on British lines via New York and the Suez route, with rail and Pacific steamers impractical due to high costs.
A U S government report cites Consul General Brittain noting Germany's rising food adulteration prosecutions from 1888 to 1903. Berlin butter makers faced trials amid widespread findings of dangerous adulterants in wines chocolate cognac brandies and medicines. A Strassburg paper says most manufactured foods and drinks were adulterated.
Washington says only two complaints about eight hour law violations by government contractors in the last three years. One case occurred at Fort Wingate New Mexico where an emergency rushed work to supply material before troop movements tied up transportation.
Five of the men seen as key players in the government action against Standard Oil held a conference in Chicago on July 26. The attendees included Assistant Attorney General Pagin Special Counsel C B Morrison Special Agent T C M Schindler from the Commerce and Labor Department District Attorney Bullivan of Cleveland and Assistant District Attorney Francie Henchett.
A large blaze swept through central Leeds last night and continued into the morning, causing damage estimated near 500000 dollars. Fire crews fought the flames late into the night with extensive efforts to control hotspots. No injuries or exact cause yet reported.
In Portland at 12 17 this morning a Federal court jury found Martin G Hoge and Charlee Nickell of Medford guilty of conspiring to defraud the United States. Miller and Kincart also of Medford had pleaded guilty earlier. Sentence ranges from 30 days to two years and fines up to 10000. The trial began with an indictment dated January 1 1905. A separate case involving suborning perjury in a homestead entry is set for 9 30 this morning.
New York grand jury investigates western trunk line rebates to the American Sugar Refining Co. W E Foster, company auditor, testifies before Judge Hough as a reluctant witness. He says he does not possess all requested books and papers, some held by the president. The judge gives him until tomorrow morning to comply or face contempt penalties.
Six large underwriting firms pledge to pay no losses from the April fire citing earthquake shock as the cause. Their combined liabilities in the burned area reach 15 million dollars, yet they promise to cover only cases with clear legal liability.
Oregon reports a hay boom with farmers paying $2 per day plus board for laborers in Klamath basin. Contractors Mazon, Davis and Co. match wages with an eight hour day, while canal projects expand camps and raise camp wages. Hay yields four to five tons per ranch, high demand for horse hay for government canal and railroad work, and rapid canal construction with Dr. Henry overseeing progress.
Farmers harvest progress across the county shows barley as the strongest crop with barley standing well in hot weather. Wheat quality improves but most fall wheat expected yield around 15 bushels per acre. Spring grain overall inferior and no No 1 grade reported. threshing machines not yet started but expected this week.
In Salem the state shows 342 county offices with Republicans controlling 249 and Democrats 88. Independents have two seats, one Prohibitionist, and one woman with no party designation. One office is vacant. Emma Warren is the woman elected school superintendent in Clatsop county. Wheeler county elected no coroner.
After a board meeting in Corvallis, regents of the Oregon Agricultural College awarded the Albany adjourned session bid for the new Woman’s Building to H. Snook. The $69,000 project is the lowest bid, using granite from Detroit quarries and Yaquina Bay stone for the structure on the campus.
Health officials in London propose rules for canned goods requiring name and address of the manufacturer and the canning date on each item. One percent of each shipment would be opened on import and inspected before marketing, with independent pre-canning evaluation of food.
Albany Harvesting reports began in Linn county with some damage to spring grain from several days of warmth. Fall sown grain fared well, late grain should improve due to cool weather, and haying nears completion as baling wraps up the season.
London July 27. The imperial cancer research foundation reports that mouse experiments show increased hope of uncovering the origin of cancer. Further work is required to determine if findings will aid human treatment.
Farmers in Athena advertise for men as warm weather hastens harvest. Few respond and wheat on light soil is rotting. John Bannister, a large farmer, reports his crop damaged about half in many places. High wages are offered to attract workers.
Representative Mullina of the Palatine Commercial Union and Alliance Insurance companies of London said this afternoon that their plans then being prepared would show an intention to deal absolutely fairly with every policyholder.
A new combine harvester is purchased by John Walter in Athens. The machine uses a 20 horse power engine and powers all functions, reducing the need for many horses. The separator and cutting units operate independently of draft, drawing interest from farmers.
At a Salem dairy meeting Professor McKay of Iowa State urged Oregon to export butter and halt imports from Minnesota. Oregon officials projected 8 million dollar dairy value this year and predicted dairying would soon surpass lumber as the state’s key industry. They criticized importing cream while Willamette Valley could grow ample corn and alfalfa.
Reports indicate English and German crops damaged with futures at 12 cents. About half of Oregon's 1906 crop sold. George L. Rose foresees openings at no less than 15 cents. Oregon crop estimates span 95 000 to 126 000 bales. England may yield 200 000 to 300 000 cwt vs 700 000 cwt last year.
Corvallis Agricultural College will receive city water from Mary's Peak. The board of regents authorized contracting with the city water board to supply 100000 gallons or more per month at 16 cents per 1000 gallons.
A Salem Oregon penitentiary report notes 60 convicts at work on roads and fairgrounds this season with six escapees still at large.
The Portland markets list wheat prices for bluestem red and valley grain, oats, barley, rye and timothy hay plus fruit vegetables and dairy. Prices show per ton per pound and per box or crate with several deltas and varying grades.
Premier Stolypin telegram summons governors general prefects and the viceroy of the Caucasus to crush enemies of society and preserve order. The measure targets revolutionaries Socialists and educated Liberal and landed classes. General Muller Fakomelagy recalled to command for anticipated civil and military disorder with Bevastopol Siberian allies.
The government shifts the Standard Oil inquiry from felony to misdemeanor charging, avoiding prison for officers. Federal authorities will file information in Chicago against Standard and officers, dispensing with a grand jury. If convicted, officers face fines under Elkina law, a national impact decision.
Chicago July 25 The executive committee reports 150 000 grocers thanked President Roosevelt for the new pure food law. John A Greene president says the law is a big step forward with defects but a solid base. The group plans a state by state campaign to enforce the national act and other related laws. The national convention will convene next January in Dallas Texas.
The body of Henry L. Gawyer, a prominent hardware dealer, was found among the ruins on Concord Street in South Framingham Waes bringing deaths to 11 with four more believed trapped. Cause of the accident undetermined. the town lacks building laws and state officials would handle any fault proceedings.
Draken Cortacka attempted to trigger an anti Jewish massacre in Madovanka. Infantry crushed the Jewish quarter and rear, driving Cossacks to withdraw by command. Six hundred Jewish families fled the area seeking refuge.
A Petersburg dispatch reports 200 arrests Tuesday night despite overall calm in the city. Four newspapers were seized during the incidents, reflecting a tense crackdown on unrest.
A blaze started in the attic of the Oregon asylum, forcing the evacuation of about 120 patients across three wards. Fire crews and 11 convicts assisted, keeping inmates calm as water damage and smoke affected upper floors. The dome and roof suffered, but no deaths. the building's water supply comes from the nearby prison. The state carries no building insurance.
J. H. Pache Co bankers bought 800000 Panama canal bonds allotted to Ramuel Byerly press clerk at Bache & Co. Bonds rose to 10440, yielding a $27024 profit for Byerly after selling to Fick & Robinson. He indicated willingness to deposit the funds by August 1 to receive the allotment.
The Bio Department received a note from delegation chair Willisa Buchanan to Rio Janeiro. Resolutions from the Argentine delegation express gratitude to President Roosevelt and Proaldest for good offices in Central America. Buchanan and Hir ate de respond with thanks and appreciation.
Reports from Bueckport Minnesota describe a northeast gale driving Atlantic fleet battleships to retreat offshore. Officers say six boats vanished from sight amid heavy seas and near-land conditions suggest a stronger gale. The ships will not sail again until conditions improve.
Correspondent reports in St Petersburg that provincial authorities ordered the suspension of 10 members of the Constitutional party and of groups allied with Toll, who convened in a parliament-like cave for two meetings.
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