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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
7
A sprawling summary reports desertions in the army, trials and indictments in New York and Missouri, a Portland fire, coal mine gas explosion claims, imperial edicts from Seoul to Vienna, ship collisions near Philadelphia, and political shifts from Washington to California. Readers learn of economic losses, legal actions, and international tensions impacting daily life.
London reports serious strain between Austria and Turkey with the Austrian ambassador Marquis Pallavicini preparing to depart, threatening a break in negotiations. Turkish resistance to Austria's boycott suppression remains firm while Vienna signals hope via the emperor’s peace drive. Count Julius Andrasay's audience with the emperor sparks speculation on Hungary's stance toward annexation plans.
At the Pacific Mail dock in San Francisco twenty one of one hundred sixteen detained Chinese awaiting entry decisions escaped last night. Four were recaptured in Chinatown. others fled through a window and water pipe after cutting wire fencing and bars. Immigrant officers, police, and ship company officials search for the rest. This marks a second escape from the rickety detention shed after a prior September incident.
Public prosecutors in Sangamon County plan a consolidated hearing in Circuit Court to try 35 rioters from the August Springfield outbreak. Indictments against 36 defendants for conspiracy may be presented next grand jury. Economical aim cites 85 defendants, a large defense bar, multiple prosecutors, and projected $10,000 in separate hearings already spent.
Washington officials warn that railroads facing a equipment shortage will push to raise rates. Commission members cite limited rolling stock and aging equipment as the trigger for higher charges and track expansion plans.
Washington reports Assistant Secretary Winthrop said the four proposed San Francisco sites for the new subtreasury are priced too high for local conditions and more than the government plans to pay. Buyers may lower prices quickly. The building will be four stories of stone and concrete in a classic design.
Washington dispatches report the United States has no plan to intervene in Haiti, noting the internal nature of the turmoil and President Nord Alexis’s continued grip on power. The piece contrasts this with naval needs and coastal shipbuilding debates.
Denver reports one of the heaviest snowfalls in the region with tramway officials noting record severity. The storm paralyzed services as every plow in the city fleet was pressed into action amid 0.96 inch of measured precipitation.
Tang Shao Yi special envoy and Prince Tsai Fu with staff reach Washington to thank President Roosevelt for remittance of 1 million dollars from the Boxer indemnity fund. Nineteen Chinese students attendants and servants accompany them to the mission. They will be received in a house prepared for their stay.
A jury in Thompson Montana returned a not guilty verdict against G A Mitchell a telegraph operator charged with criminal negligence in the fatal Olive wreck involving passenger train No 5 and freight train No 58 on the Northern Pacific. Mitchell had been jailed since the crash last September.
President Castro of Venezuela arrived at Basseterre aboard the Guadeloupe seeking to settle diplomatic business with France. He stated the voyage to Bordeaux is to advance talks with the French government.
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Lane ruled for American lumber makers and others against Southern Pacific over unjust freight charges from Oregon paper mills to Queen Junction Pennsylvania. The decision cites carrier in capacity limits and mis sized shipments causing overcharges.
Washington December 2. Both President-elect Taft and Frank H Hitchcock denied an official announcement yet it is broadly believed Hitchcock will take the postmaster general role.
Daniel J. Keefe of Detroit and president of the Longshoremen's union accepts the post as commissioner general of immigration in Washington on December 4.
The census bureau reports a higher divorce rate in the United States than in available foreign statistics, noting at least one divorce for every twelve marriages. Divorce now stands at two and a half times the rate of 40 years ago. Utah and Connecticut show declines over two decades.
The Federal court in Hawaii will soon begin condemnation suits for possession of land for a new military post at Waikiki. The post will be headquarters of the coast artillery. Prices for the property are agreed upon with no trouble expected. Dredges will be placed on submerged roads to use bay material for new road building.
Senator Flint after a White House conference said he would not join a movement to keep the littleship fleet in Pacific waters. He stated the president aims to send the fleet around the world and that it is on its way home with no reason to halt the journey. The senator added the president favors more ships for the Pacific.
Washington December 2 Public Printer John L Leach sent his resignation to President Roosevelt seeking return to service in the Philippines Samuel B Donnelly of Brooklyn former president of the International Typographical Union was appointed to succeed Leach The change took effect December 1 It was attributed to opposition to Leach policies.
The Navy department orders war color for west coast vessels. A slate color will be applied to ships including the West Virginia Colorado Pennsylvania Maryland Tennessee Washington California South Dakota St Louis Oregon Buffalo Milwaukee and Rainbow. The ship’s forces will perform the painting.
Assistant Secretary Saterlee of New York has been offered the post left vacant by Truman H. Newberry becoming secretary of the navy. He is reportedly related to J. P. and is known as a capable administrator.
The United States Geological Survey released a preliminary report denying claims that Nevada sections are abundant in petroleum. The memo labeled Alleged Oil Prospecta in Nevada refutes lingering rumors and presents geological findings to rebut those assertions.
Portland on Saturday afternoon Attorney J A Finch recently disbarred by the Oregon State Bar association shot and killed Attorney Ralph B Fisher prosecutor for the grievance committee. Miss Verna Burkhart witnessed the attack as Finch left the private office and was detained by Dr H F Leonard.
In San Francisco on November 30 the Northwestern Pacific railroad plans to challenge the constitutionality of the safety appliance act, aiming for a test of its scope and arguing the law does not apply to state traffic as most railroads face U S court actions for alleged violations.
Billings Montana November 80 The Northern Pacific Railroad plans a farm near Billings to grow a large share of the supplies used on its dining cars. The proposal is among the probabilities for the spring season in the immediate vicinity.
William J. Biggy San Francisco chief of police disappeared from the patrol launch Patrol while returning from Belvedere late last night. A wide bay search followed with boats and divers but no trace of the official was found. Biggy had been linked to Ruef graft prosecutions and his clashes with the district attorney’s office dated from Ruef’s arrest and the Haas case.
Report from Port au Prince says General Antoine Simon's advance guard is within 25 to 80 miles of the capital as rebels sweep all before them. Government losses at Ansea Veau and the rout of loyal troops provoke consternation among officials, though President Nord Alexis vows to fight to the last.
Washington December 1 The Japanese American agreement was signed yesterday afternoon by Secretary of State Root and Ambassador Takahira in note form. The notes embody long held sentiments of both nations and were reduced to writing to correct erroneous impressions.
In San Francisco on December 1 I Wan Chaeng the Korean suspect in the Ferry Building assault and death of American diplomat Dur ham White Stevens has had his trial postponed again. Judge Cook said no more delays but Chaeng's attorney Judge Robert Ferrall is tied up in a graft case. The next trial date is set for December 7.
Dr. N K Foster secretary of the state board of health declares in the monthly bulletin that a large share of typhoid fever and other sporadic diseases in California come from oysters clams and fish from state rivers and bays. He cites water pollution as the cause.
Provisional Governor Charles E Magoon departed Havana for Washington to brief Treasury officials on the proposed 26 million dollar Cuban loan. He also reviewed the matter with President elect Gomes before leaving.
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