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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
7
A scattered report notes tensions in Manchuria, Spain, and Mexico, with clashes forecast and outbreaks of violence. It cites labor actions in Canada and Britain, strikes in Hawaii, and political shifts in Chicago and Seattle. Also mentioned are public notices and cultural items, including a bronze bust unveiling and a Thaw insanity discussion.
Spokane Wash Aug 9 In a collision between two passenger trains on the Coeur d Alene and Spokane railway twelve people were killed and 102 injured about five miles west of Coeur d Alene. Motorman Campbell of the wrecked extra train survived but is gravely hurt and may die. He said he thought he was to meet the other train at a siding.
A dispatch from Acapulco reports 73 distinct shocks since Friday with the city ruined and inhabitants facing famine. A stronger Saturday quake leveled or made uninhabitable most buildings in Acapulco and Chilpancingo, markets destroyed and people camped in squares without food. Harbor water receded 88 feet then surged back damaging docks, as Mexico City raises funds to aid Guerrero.
Reports from Cerbere and Barcelona indicate continued fighting between government troops and revolutionaries in Barcelona. Nine thousand armed revolutionaries form a public safety committee while Carlist leaders meet at Figueras. Don Jaime de Bourbon's arrival is anticipated to lead the uprising.
In Minnesota the sale of cigarettes became illegal as of Saturday under the new state law. Prices fluctuated wildly in the closing hours and some cigar stores reported shortages of popular brands as supplies varied. Reports from other sections described fresh supplies rushing in to meet demand.
Cordova Aug 3 The first ticket was sold and the inaugural regular train ran on Alaska’s Copper River & Northwest ern the first all American railroad here. Fare is 15 cents a mile and 53 miles of track are in operation with plans to reach Tickel river by October. about 4 000 men are at work on the project.
Durban August 3. The British steamer Waratah from Sydney to London has not arrived after departing Port Natal July 26. Alarm grows as no sighting is reported and a search is launched for the vessel carrying 9000 people aboard.
Proceedings from August 6 1909 show the Payne tariff bill signed by President Taft at 5 minutes past six, marking the end of the extraordinary session. Congress adjourned with the tariff measure approved by both houses and a deficiency appropriations bill including travel costs for the president.
Washington August 4 Senate attendance was sparse delaying the session for nearly an hour. An order to summon absentees brought in the quorum as telephones to homes of senators were reportedly disconnected. Simmons of North Carolina criticized tariff rates for common people while Beveridge urged a commission to draft the next tariff measure.
James H. Jones, once Jefferson Davis’ bodyguard and valet, lies ill in Washington claiming he knows the location of the Confederate seal he hid during Richmond’s evacuation. He will not reveal its hiding place despite offers, and denies rumors it was cast into the James River. Jones recalls his 20 years in government service and affection from senators and officials.
Washington reports that the senate agreed to a 2 PM vote on the conference report to the tariff bill. Western senators plan to support the measure and separately tackle the hide and leather schedule via a concurrent resolution. An informal conference in Aldrich's committee room approved the resolution language guiding duty reductions on boots and shoes and harness.
Washington reports that the administration and congressional leaders plan a special session in October 1910 to consider the national monetary commission report. They will not present it at the December 1 regular session, noting the subject requires extended debate and warrants a session devoted to the issue.
Washington reports the new Lincoln cent in circulation as Philadelphia Mint holds over 30 million of the coins for banks nationwide. Despite this, 1.65 billion Indian head pennies remain in use and it will take years before the Lincoln design becomes dominant.
Washington reports tariff legislation stalled again as Western senators pressure changes to the hides and leather schedule. Conferees meet to resolve objections and secure support if the conference report is to be adopted.
District commissioners announced bids to tear down the historic Anacostia bridge in Washington. The structure once served as the escape route for John Wilkes Booth after Lincoln's shooting, and has been replaced by a new bridge linking Washington with Anacostia.
Washington notes the house adopted the conference report on the tariff bill by 195 to 188 with twenty Republicans voting no and two Democrats for it. Payne urged Republicans to back the bill arguing revisions cut unnecessary duties while maintaining revenue and protecting industry. The Senate followed with three hours of discussion before approving the measure.
Washington August 4 All American steamship companies must equip the boilers of their vessels with independent waterfeeds by October 31 under Secretary McHarg order. If not completed, licenses will be revoked. The measure aims to reduce the danger of boiler explosions.
Senator Jones reports the entire Washington delegation opposes removing the barracks from Vancouver to Seattle. The group did not originate the proposal and has consistently resisted it, questioning whether the War department will press the removal despite protests from Oregon and Washington.
Ambassador Takahira visited the White House to bid farewell to President Taft and plans to leave Washington for Tokyo on August 10. He is returning at his government’s request to consult on the proposed treaty revision between Japan and the United States regarding commerce and navigation.
Acting Secretary of the Interior Pierce announced the temporary withdrawal of about 42 000 acres in Oregon? no, Montana Utah and one other state to hinder combinations seeking control of the water power and to support the administration's conservation policy for national natural resources.
President Taft and Mexican President Diaz will meet in El Paso Texas on October 18 after a program arranged through US Mexico correspondence.
Washington August 1 President Joe Sey appointed T Piatt Andrew of Massachusetts to the post of director of the mint with duties to oversee currency and coinage.
Thirteen dead and about eighty eight injured in a head on collision on the Spokane and Coeur d Alene branch near Spokane Washington. Eastbound and westbound cars collided on a straight track as both trains were said to be high speed. The first car was crushed beyond recognition and the wreckage filled the track area. The line had no immediate statement on responsibility and the track was cleared in about ninety minutes.
Five strong shocks were felt again on Saturday causing widespread fear in Mexico City and surrounding towns. Communications failed as quakes battered Chilpancingo and Acapulco, leaving the governor’s palace ruins and many shelters crowded with frightened residents and shortages of food.
Osaka Japan Aug 2 6 o clock yesterday morning a massive fire swept four miles square destroying 13 000 buildings Troops aided firemen to restore order many killed or injured the damage total will be large Osaka a major imperial city with vast Buddhist temple and stone palace built in 1683
San Francisco representatives plan a strong push at Spokane for the upcoming National Irrigation congress. The convention league will dispatch boosters with a lecturer and exhibit, while the Oregon Railroad Navigation Company and Southern Pacific will support the effort.
A government dispatch reports at least 1,000 deaths near Kirin as Manchuria floods reach 20 feet in places. Widespread property losses are unassessable as waters rise, with the Yalu bank reportedly swept away carrying large sums.
Private reports from San Sebastian say rebels retain a large part of Barcelona as artillery fails to clear them, despite censorship allowing only favorable government dispatches.
Portland Aug 8 Secretary Ballinger faced a tough task as a preliminary conference set talks over allocating about 11 million dollars from the reclamation fund for 1910 projects Yet demands exceed the available sum and final decisions hinge on tomorrow’s hearing Ballinger notes Oregon seeks a fair share and cites rising demands from other regions as complicating factors
Northern Spain unions declare a general strike with Catalan communes proclaiming a republic. Barcelona reports government control while telegraph and telephone lines are seized in Biscay to block revolutionary communication. Palamos declares itself free and independent as unrest continues.
A Acapulco dispatch reports ongoing severe earthquakes with standing buildings uninhabitable. Looting is reported as residents suffer from shelter shortages and urgent needs for food clothing and medicine persist while authorities declare special policemen due to limited gendarme forces.
The first juror in the second trial of Patrick Calhoun, president of the United Railroads, on bribery charges was temporarily passed yesterday in San Francisco as the third week of the case proceeded after more than 1,500 salesmen had been summoned to court.
Alabama leads in tax policy notes as a proposed income tax amendment nears a U S Senate vote. The report highlights state perspectives on federal tax reform and potential implications for residents and businesses.
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