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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
3
A massive explosion at the Hulton Company's colliery near the mouth of the pit traps over 300 men. Rescuers worked through the day as government engineers and mine officials investigate the blast while officials announce no survivors can be saved and the mine is sealed.
A disastrous fire at the D. P. Priedlander working plant on North Bodine Avenue caused a five story brick building to crumble. Firemen and police were trapped by collapsing walls as rescuers tried to reach victims. At least twelve were hospitalized with severe injuries and many more injured or missing.
Samuel T. Pickard reports discovering a set of unpublished Whittier poems in the Whit te attic. He notes the collection includes a vignette and letters showing Whittier edited a piece for the New England Review in 1830 91.
Correspondents describe plague conditions in Manchuria with corpses at abandoned sites. The note from the consul in Warkin warns of patient exposure and possible interference by Germany as the epidemic spreads. Russians claim to have limited access to affected areas.
The article notes birth rates across the empire decline from 84 per 1000 in 1810 to 42 per 1000 later, linked to rising urbanization and changing family patterns. Details discuss Germany and imperial regions, with emphasis on younger populations and rising urban burdens.
A shipment of woolen goods was loaded in a barn and awaiting delivery when workers reported the goods had been removed. The act involved Donnlon tailor shops and a person named Wickmire, with questions about where the wool was intended and who took it.
Washington hints at a plotted war scare led by shipyard interests and the steel trust. A Seattle yard, aided by a San Francisco counterpart, pushed for a Pacific coast submarine fleet and a 450000 man standing army. Editorials abroad tie the push to Japanese interests and Panama Canal fortification.
Reports from the scene say Diaz era federal forces numbered about 1000 men at Taronte. About 950 dead and wounded were reported as revolutionists claimed victory. Telegraph wires fell silent after the clash near Ojiniga south of Marfa Texas with reinforcements expected from Falomir.
John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil income is 1932 a minute from a quarterly 10 percent dividend. Directors authorized distributing 10,000,000 until stock limits are reached. Since 1852 Rockefeller has received 180,000,000 in dividends plus 100,000,000 equity returns. Since 1882 the company has disbursed 700,812,620 of 1,129,442,064 profits, leaving a surplus of 419,679,444.
Sealskin sale at Lampsons in London drew bids on a total catch near 16 to 17 thousand pelts from Victoria B C United States fleets and local ashore boats. Prices showed no advance over last year according to advices received here.
A strong quake similar to Java’s past disaster was logged on the seismograph at St Ignating college. Officials compare the two quakes as observers note the event’s historic similarity and potential impact. Secretary Meyer assigned the Boston and Concord vessels to the Oregon and Washington naval militia respectively in Washington.
Washington reports on calendar Wednesday as Speaker Cannon blocks immediate action on Taft’s special message. Talks on the Moon act and Texas New Mexico boundary issues, Senate adjourns to January 6, and the inter state commerce commission weighs railroad valuations. Other items include naval walking tests and legislative debates on tariffs and Cummins proposals.
In Washington the house considered discharging a committee on a Panama exposition resolution while California lawmakers touted a $17 5 million state funding claim. A Mann bill to modify pure food labeling faced shifts, and Speaker Cannon blocked suspension day to push postal codification. Senate confirmed Martin A Knapp as judge of the United States commerce court.
Twenty three states shared public land revenue totaling about 12,198,460 with 5,257,095 sent to the U S treasury and 4,678,854 to the reclamation fund. North Dakota led treas ury deposits at 788,074 and 39,448 to the state, 582,714 to reclamation. South Dakota ranked second in both treasury and state credits, Montana followed in net proceeds and state credit, 317,058 to state and 983,721 to reclamation.
Readers are told of girls in the Middle Ages using word tournaments to discuss love as a serious topic. Damsels posed problems about affection and bravery, with youths versed in romance debating whether feigning love or winning it mattered more. Audience onlookers sometimes wept at the moving exchanges.
Washington report notes a total of 9 215 430 for the Indian appropriation bill with a net rise over the House approved amount. Of the increase 600 000 funds awards to the Loyal Lost Creeks per a 1889 agreement. Also mentions a proposed free import policy for wood pulp and printing paper tied to export restrictions. Ballinger Pinchot inquiry reports will be sent to the House Agriculture Committee after debate and recess. The government could have saved 1 500 000 by building the battleship New York in a private yard.
In response to a request by Lieutenant Paul Beck and the San Francisco citizens aviation committee a naval vessel will be assigned for experimental duty in San Francisco Bay during the aviation meet in January. Glenn H. Curtiss and his assistants have signified willingness to attempt to land on the deck of a warship in an aeroplane Rear Admiral Barry was ordered to arrange with the committee for the experiment.
Naval yards at Pearl Harbor Puget Sound and New York opened bids for caisson construction shaped like weasels. Lowest New York bid from Snare & Trieft at 2122,080. Moran Company of Soatthy bid 110,000 for Pearl Harbor and 125,000 for Puget Sound caissons.
H L Mayhew, representing Panama Canal hourly workers, met the White House. President Tutt denied a general wage increase but extended paid leave from two to four weeks. further concessions are doubtful.
A Progress Magazine piece by D. C. Larson urges women to be both attractive and competent. It defines a quality girl by appearance and inner qualities, noting that such women attract good jobs and desirable husbands, and can secure future success and a strong home life.
Eight or ten hours spent upon the family supply of pillows will prove anything but a waste of time. Pillows require beating with a stout rattan beater to clear dust without harming seams or ticking. On a dry sunny day the beating clears out dust. Scrubbing may be used when ticking covers are sturdy enough. A soapy lather is rubbed into the case with a hand brush, then rinsed in several waters and dried in the sun.
Newark News recounts Joseph A. Beecher being approached by two seven year old boys on Academy Street asking for cigarette pictures. When he asks their names they answer with playful twins names Soda and Saleratus, claiming their mother chose names she found successful in raising them.
A quiet breakfast turns playful as a smart boarder recalls winning a Europe trip in a prize puzzle contest and proposes using an alpine stick for windy days while the buffoon boarder yawns and a landlady laughs at the scene.
A double blast of gas and dynamite at the New York Central Railroad substation on Fiftieth Street and Lexington Avenue killed twelve people including two women and injured thirty. The explosion damaged nearby structures, interrupted service briefly, and sent debris into streets, with several institutions shaken and windows shattered.
Canadian Pacific Railway tests wireless train control with a twelve car train on a track near Ottawa, reaching forty five miles per hour before brakes engaged by wireless signal. Engineer stood in cab as spectators watched a dramatic demonstration marking the culmination of months of trials.
A fishing cutter recovered the body of Lieut Lange pilot of the balloon Saar in the North Sea. The Saar sailed November 13 from Essen on the Ruhr in a race with eight balloons. seven returned safely while the Hessen later landed in North Germany. Lange Rommeler and civilian Zimmerman were aboard.
The throne issues an edict refusing to form a constitutional cabinet in response to a memorial from the national assembly and declines to accept resignations of the grand councilors. The imperial senate passed a resolution urging immediate cabinet creation, and it was believed the throne would concede. The national assembly will meet soon to discuss the subject.
The twenty second conference of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations will be held in New York from January 16 to 19. Attendees include Theodore Roosevelt Mayor Gaynor Overseer Stranes Jud Josiah Cohen of Pittsburg and Dr. David Phillipson of Cincinnati who will address the event.
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