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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
3
A whirlwind of distant and domestic items fills the column. Battleships, railway steel, political shifts in Pennsylvania and Madrid, pacings of leaders and deploys, trade frictions, and new battleships loom with small impacts on the everyday life of readers.
Secretary Garfield aims to reform Interior land policy to aid bona fide entrymen seeking homes on public domain. The annual report contrasts a prior crackdown with a new approach that presumes honesty, reduces criminal prosecutions for minor faults, and encourages honest settlers to secure land.
In Imperial California 560 improved claims held by nonresidents were jumped for failing to meet the law. A General Land Office ruling limited assignments to one per claimant, overturning prior practice of multiple parcels. Contesta and farms are affected as mutual water representatives prepare to seek Garfield’s ruling in Washington.
Washington reports from the Geological Survey on building operations show higher lumber prices and fireproofing push. Despite more cement use, the 49 leading U S cities recorded wood construction at five and a half percent of total building, with vast lumber use in small towns not counted.
In Denver on February 4 a large union labor meeting created the Yellow Peril Exclusion League to curb Asian immigration. A speaker claimed thousands of Japanese arrive as students via the port of Paso and named a San Francisco figure leading the operation from a Mexico City clothing firm.
Engineers Otto Werner Charles Bradley J H Van Horn T Myere and Walter E Rudolph who led the dry dock Dewey on its voyage from the Atlantic coast to the Philippines arrive aboard the transport Cook in Manila. The vessel departed December 28 1905 and reached Olongapo July 10 1906.
The steamer Thespis arrived today from Rio Janeiro carrying 20 sacks of mait from the American battleship.
Washington February 7 The House spent most of Friday debating the omnibus war claims bill which carries 3150000 in total appropriations A minor currency bill was introduced by John Sharp Williams Democratic leader The session also saw talks on executive department expenditures Panama canal deficiences and a repeal of the timber and stone law by Senator Borah
In a Senate session Senator Culberson questioned the Treasury Secretary's report on whether New York national banks used 55 million dollars of public funds for speculation or to meet outside bank reserve needs. The Seattle exposition bill passed nearly unanimously. Senator Beveridge proposed tariff maximum and minimum rates. Senator Heyburn revived a call to have the president report on Northern Pacific reorganization. The Senate also approved Major General Howard’s retirement as lieutenant general.
In Washington on February 6 the house resumed consideration of the Indian appropriation bill amid a bitter clash over abolishing non-reservation schools. Delegate Smith of Arizona offered an amendment to limit funds for transporting Indian children to their resident state, which failed. Representative Hayes proposed a U S participation bill for the 1912 Tokyo Exposition with a budget not to exceed $350000.
Senator Beveridge of Indiana appeals to the Senate to adopt a bill for a non-partisan tariff commission. He speaks an hour and a half before a large gallery audience and commercial delegates in Washington. Following him, Democratic senators discuss the tariff. Senator Stone proposes a joint resolution on Philippine island control in 1913 and Neutrality pledges.
In Washington on February 5 the house focused on tariff revision and the president’s message to congress. The Indian appropriation bill remained unused as debate continued into tomorrow. Payne urged a tariff plank for the Republican national platform while criticizing Bryan. Philippine delegates took seats, boosting representation in the chamber.
Washington February 4 5 The senate today moved to pass the urgent deficiency bill carrying an appropriation exceeding 24 million dollars. The large naval deficiency appropriation drew strong discussion and debate among lawmakers.
Washington reports Idaho senators formally agreed to recommend D. A. Utter of Weiser to be surveyor general of Idaho, replacing Eagleson who resigned. The recommendation will go to the president on Monday. Utter was the original choice but citizenship concerns delayed action.
Washington February 4 President Roosevelts message on capital and labor and corporate public relations again sparked House debate. TheIndian appropriation bill extended four hours. minority leader John Sharp Williams spoke nearly two hours praising some presidentials views while warning others were dangerous. Hill Connecticut led opposition to the Aldrich bill. Resolutions of sorrow over the assassination of King Carlos and the crown prince of Portugal were adopted.
Washington notes report Senator Piles spoke in favor of a 700000 government exhibits and buildings appropriation for the Seattle exposition. Senator Fulton secured action on his bill sending American sealers’ cases to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Fulton also introduced a war department survey resolution for locks at Oregon City in partnership with Oregon. Tillman’s land grant violation inquiry resolution passed.
In Washington on February 3, the House passed a general widows pension bill granting $12 monthly to all honorably discharged soldiers not yet receiving benefits and a $40 monthly increase for those already helped by the 1890 act, waiving property limits. The measure would cost over $12,000,000.
Washington reports 41 bids for a heavier than air flying machine under General Allen specifications. Inventor must complete a continuous one hour flight before acceptance. Allen will open bids and prepare a schedule for the ordnance board on Thursday.
Senator Fulton presented in Washington the bill to appropri ate 250000 dollars for a revenue cutter to aid Oregon coast service. The measure had passed the Senate and earnest efforts are planned to secure House passage with the Oregon delegation optimistic.
The January 31 1908 monthly debt statement shows public debt and lean cash at 392,638,637 dollars, up 6,607,806 from December. Treasury cash declined by 3,192,684 during the month.
Democratic senators held a two hour conference on the financial question in Washington but reached no conclusion on the substitute bill. Senator Bailey proposed an emergency treasury notes issue via designated depositors and would accept amendments. Democrats will back the Halley substitute.
James Dryden discusses Oregon climate for poultry in Bulletin 96 from the Oregon Experiment Station. Western Oregon offers milder winters, fewer snow disruptions, and access to green and animal food. eastern areas face harsher winters and higher housing costs but may suit grain ranches with cheap feed for poultry profits.
A quirky recipe fragment describes boiling macarons in water and preparing a whipped cream with salad dressing and vinegar or lemon, then combining with the macaron mixture. It suggests garnishing with hot boiled ash or overlapping cold meat slices as a final touch.
Washington February 4 The Supreme Court for the third time in a month held federal law applies to labor unions and bans boycotts that obstruct interstate commerce The Loewe versus Lawlor decision upholds threefold damages under the Sherman Act for conspiracies by unions to boycott articles moving between states Chief Justice Fuller announced the opinion with no dissent.
Portland court heard Harry E. Northup positively identify government exhibit 7 Putnam map showing alleged unlawful fences of the Butte Creek company in 1900. Northup, a former The Dalles land office clerk, said the township map he prepared for Putnam in 1899 matches the evidence. Final arguments in John H. Hall’s trial expected after noon with rebuttal testimony to continue.
The Lisbon tragedy prompts strong commentary from St. Petersburg papers. The Rites parallels Portugal and Russia, warning of possible similar unrest. The Novoe Vremenya blames anarchists and links the crime to Franco's dictatorship amid cross party resistance.
The emperor denounces the Finnish diet for approving a 20,000,000 mark contribution to imperial military defense replacing recruits. He asserts control over Finland's military funds, ignoring prior restrictions and the 1906 agreement ending military service in Finland.
Victoria B C Feb 4 reports from the Empress of India state Japan warns sealers about to leave for foreign waters not to trespass. Official notice from the Japanese Communications department adds that six Nippon Yusen Kaisha steamers will be equipped with wireless telegraphy.
Paris reports a Lisbon dispatch stating the town is very quiet. The new cabinet will restore Franco era repressive measures and act with indulgence toward the people, signaling a shift in policy.
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