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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
2
Copenhagen reports Finland facing widespread revolt as Finnish women lead protests against Russian oppression. A decree orders shooting of anyone aiding revolutionary propaganda, following a dagger attack on a Cossack trooper. Authorities fortify garrisons amid multiple arson and assassination attempts.
Chicago reports cashier Henry W. Herring of the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank will surrender to Inspector Shippy within minutes after 1 PM. Theodore Stensland, vice president and son of the bank's fugitive president, will turn over $600000 in collateral to Receiver Fetzer to aid nearly 23000 depositors and near dollar-for-dollar settlement.
Colombe Ohio August 9 reports from State Dairy and Food Commissioner Ankeny reveal analysis of 20 samples from meat packers. Preservatives and traces of tin and zinc are found. some labeled canned chicken contain veal. Officials warn manufacturers to comply or face removal from Ohio markets.
London reports from St Petersburg that Kolpino camp troops mutinied after an officer shot a trooper. Officers fled to Petersburg with the men, leaving the unit without commissioned leaders. The commandant ordered the regiment back to barracks in the city.
Reports from the floods in the territories indicate extensive damage, with conservative estimates placing losses at up to $1,000,000. Railroads suffer the brunt of the impact as August reports from Fort Worth, Texas, date the figures.
Henry H. Hering cashier of the Milwaukee Avenue State bank which closed its doors faces arrest and bail denial in Chicago Uhbago Aug 10 over the disappearance of nearly 1 000 000 in bank funds President Paul O Stensland remains a fugitive as detectives search without locating him Hering claims he bears no guilt and that Stensland caused the loss Bank examiner Jones and A USA Gleason observed the examination and bail was refused pending further inquiry
A 30 page circular by the Department of Agriculture reports on irrigation practices in Oregon by A P Stover. It covers stream flows, winter irrigation, and canal systems on Deschutes Umatilla and Butter Creek, noting potential profits and regional comparisons for farmers relying on artificial watering.
The United States Treasury announced its plan to purchase silver for coinage for the first time in 13 years. Tenders must be submitted to the Mint in Washington by August 15 and will be accepted weekly thereafter for delivery to Philadelphia New Orleans or Denver mints with bullion at .999 fine. The Treasury may reject or accept parts of tenders and will manage purchases to avoid market disruption while averaging about 100000 ounces weekly.
Tokio dispatch in London notes Japan will consent to a Chinese customs house at Port Dalny to levy duties on inland goods only if a similar setup is created at northern Manchuria frontier stations. Merchandise enters Manchuria via the Siberian railway from Europe and Vladivostok without duties, enabling cheap sale. Russia aims to isolate Port Dalny and shift trade to Vladivostok to deny Japan the fruits of victory.
Salem reports the Oregon Supreme Court, already behind schedule, may be expanded from three to five judges. Docketed cases include 67 Western Oregon appeals awaiting trial and about 80 on the preliminary docket with trials possible within months. Delays stem from large appeal volume, major cases, bench changes, and Judge Hailey’s full time adjustment plus upcoming vacancy when Judge Eakin retires.
In Linn County Clover Haller begins its first season as a local clover enterprise. Frank Roth and Ernest Howard report about 1000 acres listed for bell harvest with a 40 day run. The clover industry has risen notably in the past three years and may become an established feature of Linn county’s seasonal harvest.
Twenty farmers near Wamic in Wasco County claim an irrigation company has drained Three Mile Gate and Rock creeks. They petition Governor Chamberlain to consider state action to protect water rights for household and stock use.
About twenty Oregon hop growers gathered in Salem last week and endorsed a price of one dollar per 100 pounds or sixty cents per box for this year. They expect prices to rise to twenty cents by harvest time and all supported holding for that level at least.
At a Lane County Poultry Association meeting the first annual poultry show was decided for Eugene from December 12 to 15, 1906. Local bird fanciers show strong interest and secretary Williams was tasked with arranging competent judges. County Assessor Keeney was named assistant secretary.
The jury found Charles A. Watson guilty of perjury after deliberating from 5:30 Tuesday afternoon until 2 a.m. yesterday. A clemency recommendation was made. Judge Bennett alerted plans for a new trial motion and 30 days were granted to prepare bills of exceptions in the Hendricks and Watson cases.
The dry spell reduces hop yields, especially in older gardens and poorly cultivated plots, with many predicting far below the 125000 bale forecast. Well cared for yards resist the drought, while potatoes, corn, and a good second clover crop show resilience with proper cultivation.
The largest wool clip on the American continent, weighing 1,500,000 pounds with 44 bales, was shipped from Billings, Montana to Boston. Owned by C. M. Blair, the clip required a large crew of men over ten days to bale and faced a 24 cent per pound offer.
Warsaw report says terrorists raid post offices government offices and treasuries. Governor general orders villagers to cover losses from robberies in areas where attacks occur.
Roy al Ann cherries produced by M. 4H. Harlow on a two acre orchard north of Eugene. Harvested 23 700 pounds with picking and marketing costs of 236 dollars. Net profit 712 dollars or 756 dollars per acre. Rainy weather in June reduced yield by about twenty percent.
Linn County farmers deliver heavy new wheat to the Red Crown mill in Albany daily as Portland Flouring Mills Linn county branch notes higher yields per acre. The season brings plentiful crops with overall strong production in the region.
McMinnville reports harvest in full swing with threshing crews active since last week. The runes may extend 26 to 80 days. Wheat yields about 23 bushels per acre, oats 40, and barley from 60 to 60 bushels per acre.
Market notes list wheat values 68 72 cents with bluestem 70 cents. Oats priced $30 per ton No 1 white feed, barley $28.50 brewing, hay mainly $8.59 to $12.50 per ton, apples common $0.50 0.75 per box, fancy $1.25 2. Peaches 76 cents to $1 per box, cantaloupes $1.50 to $2.25 per crate, cabbages 1 to 2 cents per pound, potatoes new around 75 dollars per 100 pounds, butter 20 to 40 cents per pound, eggs 2 to 2.5 cents per dozen, poultry and wool prices broadly listed.
Theodore Stena land, vice president, was arrested on banking law violations as the Milwaukee Avenue State bank failed and a receiver took control. President O Stoneland and cashier Horning were declared fugitives. Depositors hoped for some recovery, with a possible payout near 70 cents on the dollar per First National Bank vice president David R. Forgan.
Reports from Fort Worth indicate heavy rains across West Central Texas causing extensive crop damage and crippled rail traffic. Washouts suspend the Lampasas branch of the Santa Fe, and about 500 people are left homeless as three to ten feet of floodwater covers a 30 by 2 to 4 mile strip. A San Antonio family was initially misreported dead. Amarillo suffers a deadly lightning strike near a farmer’s home.
W F Wheatley vice president of Consolidated Lumber in Los Angeles rejects existence of a lumber trust on the Pacific coast. He says timber owners control prices and cites union labor troubles as a factor. He notes St Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co owns Puget Sound lands but buys timber from small holders. 12 inch Oregon pine boards sell at 41 dollars for clear and 28 for rough, up from 21 and 18 60 last October.
A Paris rumor says the pope instructed French Catholics on the separation of church and state. The Vatican is said to deem the law a dead letter but allows Catholic societies under bishops to form to govern church matters.
The government aims to preserve and affirm the agrarian policy, with Premier Stolypin intending to uphold rights of the agrarian portion against parliament. A cabinet member told the Associated Press that Stolypin seeks to maintain government support and firmness in the agrarian question.
A grand jury returned true bills against 14 members of the Philadelphia Exchange charged with conspiracy to inflate prices. The indictments allege a coordinated effort to raise costs through market manipulation and collusion.
The text discusses plans to hire 2500 workers for the Panama Canal project and the potential use of Chinese labor. It notes opposition from organized labor, scarcity of Spaniards, and President Roosevelt's push to proceed. The article mentions Shonts and the canal commission weighing contracts and transport of workers.
New York Central vice president toured the Middle West surveying Missouri Kansas Nebraska Iowa and other states. He predicted record quantity and quality for corn and wheat with large harvests exceeding last year in several areas and an overall strong crop outlook.
Fragmented readable text hints at teacher occurrences in London and November periods, with references to exams, governance, and places. Numerous garbled terms obscure identities, dates, and events, preventing solid extraction of names or exact actions.
Readable fragments hint at a naval or land engagement near Melilia and Monroe with mention of a barge or flotilla. Details are unclear, but the damaged text points to potential combat actions and movement of forces.
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