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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
2
Chicago reports show a return to prosperity with demand rising, factories resuming, and unemployment falling. Walter D Moody of the Chicago Association of Commerce notes optimism in spring business as wholesalers refill low stocks and merchants flood into wholesale districts.
Seven Japanese men with a small cannon conducted experiments from a bluff near the northern Santa Monica bay, drawing settler attention. They fired from a cliff 185 feet above the water with smokeless powder, aiming to calculate range over a mile, as the American battleship fleet lingered nearby near Point Duma.
Judge McLemore dissolves an injunction against the Luckenbach Towing Company and the Norfolk Marine Engineers Union, ruling no injunction can stand without evidence against the plaintiffs or their property, freeing workers to strike.
Washington February 13 Senator Gallinger moved that the ocean mail subsidy bill be considered next Monday. The measure allows the Postmaster General to pay for ocean mail service on second class vessels to South America the Philippines Japan China and Australia at four dollars per outward mile, matching the rate for first class contracted vessels.
London dispatch reports Lisbon improving daily under government policy of conserving public opinion but warns danger is not over, and risks remain as events unfold in Portugal.
In a rare petition the California Supreme Court is asked to rehear the Court of Appeals ruling in the Schmits Ruef bribery case. The petition argues the decision clears extortion charges and reverses Ruef guilty pleas, calling the ruling fallacious and unsupported by authorities cited. Attorneys A G Webb Francia Heney Langdon Cobb and Dwyer file the petition.
London reports say Baron von Bieberstein announced Germany will back Turkish control of the Macedonian foreign gendarmerie instead of pressing for reforms. No confirmation of secret treaties among Germany Austria Hungary and Turkey is received, but Germany’s stance unsettles the previous year’s work. Powers weigh ambassadors recommendations as the Porte resists Germanys counter proposals.
Washington reports Admiral Simpson conveys that the Chilean cruiser Chacabuco will sail from Valparaiso to join Admiral Evans fleet near Callao. The convoy will be reviewed by President Montt at Valparaiso with naval salutes exchanged between Chile and the United States. The Chacabuco previously escorted battleships toward Punta Arenas and Porto Montt before continuing north.
Berlin reports the Japanese wrestling art jiu jitsu will be taught in all German military and naval gymnasiums by imperial command. Officers must master the rules and, upon certification, will be assigned to local gyms to teach new recruits.
A Connecticut man reports Jeffs, possibly from Connecticut, stranded on Galapagos or Tortosa Islands off South America. A prominent Connecticut figure asks Admiral Evans fleet to halt at Callao, Peru and search for him on the way home.
The Republic Iron and Steel Company in East Bt. Louis added 900 workers yesterday and the National Enameling and Stamping Company announced 400 extra jobs at its Granite City mills starting next Monday.
Oregon readers are urged to examine a proposed corrupt-practices bill to be decided by initiative and referendum. Critics warn it may conflict with free speech and bar election day arguments, possibly prohibiting newspapers from influencing voters. The piece clarifies ballot marking rules for referendum and initiative measures.
The Red Clover Creamery Company reports vigorous results with 1,739,048 pounds of milk received and 195,009 pounds of cheese manufactured. Returns totaled $27,692.06 with an average price of about 14 to 15 cents per pound, and butter fat averaged 11.21 pounds per 100 pounds of milk. Dairymen claim high profits with many exceeding $100 per cow, including W. B. Alderman at $2,385.96 from 21 cows.
Material arrives for Albany's new union depot to be among the finest in the state outside Portland. The building will stand northwest of the present structure and on the city side of the tracks, prompting relocation of the freight depot and a reconfigured yard layout.
At a board meeting Columbia College decided to erect an administration building costing 25,000 dollars and ready for use next fall. The South Methodist institution reports an enrollment of over 100 students from various parts of the northwest and promises modern facilities for students.
An application for a charter with 25000 capital has been filed with the Controller of the Currency in Washington to establish the First National Bank of Milton. Stockholders include J. Lt. Elam W. H. Steen J. W. Hall C. W. Steen Highly Harrie H. M. ROCARGIS H. B. Lee David Still E. Cockburne C. T. Cockburne John McEwan.
The Sorensen Logging Company disposed of a 61 log raft from Evensen on Monday, believed to be a record breaker. The raft measured 222 500 feet, with the longest log at 82 feet. Finke Bros. of Brookfield bought the logs for use at their cooperage plant.
A pair of large eagles roams the foothills west of town, preying on lambs and eluding rifle-fire. Locals say the birds are expert at staying out of range and no one has managed to shoot them.
Albany reports J G Crawford found a wide Willamette gravel bar near the city filled with stones and minerals. Agates carnelian jasper jade feldspar obsidian moonstone opal quartz and more along with fossil shark teeth axes and mortars discovered over the past year.
Astoria Master Fish Warden Van Dusen received from the O R N Co a lease to land on Tanner Creek near Bonneville. The state fisheries department plans a large central salmon hatchery there with retaining ponds to feed and hold fry until they reach a safer size before release.
Albany Albany's new flour mill starts today in a warehouse of the Albany Farmers' Company. E A Johnson formerly of Drain and P B Marshall, secretary of the Albany Farmers' Company, will run the mill with a capacity of 50 barrels daily. The firm will also manage the three warehouses at Albany Tallman and Tangent.
Market listings show wheat and oats values in 4c and 27.50 per ton ranges. barley at 26.00 to 32.00. corn 32.50 to 33.60 per ton. Hay prices vary by region with timothy and clover under 20. butter and cheese quotes include extra creamery at 3.74 to 4.4c per lb and Young America at 10 to 16c. Poultry prices cover hens, chickens, turkeys and ducks. eggs at 4 per dozen nominal. veal and pork weight-based quotes. apples, cranberries, and assorted vegetables listed with per box, sack, or per pound rates. onions and potatoes given buying prices for Portland delivery.
A Sheridan local derailed on a short trestle west of Forest Grove Oregon at 6 o'clock last night. Three people died including Mrs Edward Bates and her six month old daughter of Forest Grove and J A McDonald of McMinnville. Mrs J H Brown of Sheridan was badly crushed and may not recover. Twenty-three injured, one very seriously, after a broken rail splintered and caused the smoker and two day coaches to plunge ten feet to the ground. Grace Harding of Gaston survived after being thrown through a window into water beneath the trestle.
President Patrick McCormick of the local Typographical Union known as the Big Six along with George W. Jackson and Vincent J. Costello were each fined 250 and sentenced to 20 days in jail for disobeying a 1906 injunction. Thomas Bennett and William S. Anderson were fined 150 on the same charge. Justice Bishop imposed the sentences in the supreme court marking a first heavy outcome against a labor group in such a case arising from the 1906 strike against the Typothetae of New York.
In Victoria the BC legislature enacted a law modeled on Natal to require immigrants to read and write English or a European language before landing. Lieutenant Governor James Dunsmuir signed the bill, with immediate enforcement aimed at Japanese arrivals. At the quarantine station 268 Japanese are held, 125 bound for here, to be subject to the new provisions.
Senator Burnham of New Hampshire introduced a measure to create rural parcel post for merchandise mailed on rural delivery routes. The bill, backed by the president and Postmaster General Meyer, would set special rates for foods dry goods drugs books and other merchandise on the 38000 routes serving over 15 million people daily.
A Lisbon to Standard dispatch reports public acquiescence in the killing of the King and Crown Prince as a political necessity and says no effort will be made to bring accomplices to justice, despite their number and notoriety. The dispatch notes republican newspapers demand criminal prosecution of the king's equerry Flegueria who robbed an Ossasain.
The Rhode Island supreme court confirmed a tower court ruling in favor of Chief Yeoman Fred Buenzle who sued Newport pavilion owners for denying him admission while wearing the United States navy uniform. He was awarded 26 cents damages equal to his ticket price.
Washington February 12 Secretary of State and Ambassador Jusserand signed a treaty for the arbitration of any disputes between France and America. The agreement aims to settle disagreements peacefully through a designated arbiter.
A federal court ruling in Olympia Washington upholds a state constitutional provision granting the legislature authority over railroad rate setting. The decision, favoring R. N. and allied parties, directs the state railroad commission to destroy its rate making functions and seek a federal amendments path. The case may proceed to the U S Supreme Court for final disposition and could prompt an extra session to consider federal elections amendments affecting Puget Sound wheat traffic.
The 16 ship American fleet under Evans passed Valparaiso in the afternoon and moved north toward Callao as Chileans and President Montt watched from shore. The Chacabuco and destroyers led the flotilla while the Baquedano and General Baquedano anchored off the bay for a parade review.
The American wooden ship Shir, 103 days from Ne New, loaded with coal, went ashore half of the Nehalem river on the Oregon coast. Of 12 crew, two died, including the captain. wife of the captain and second mate Charlie among the saved. Survivors were taken to Bay City. The ship broke up and 2,110 tons of coal were lost. cargo consigned to the Pac Company at Portland.
Despite the holiday, merchants report a large rise in buyers with about 700 additional customers yesterday in Army of Guyore era markets. The warmer winter lengthens shopping days and boosts activity as merchants note a broad increase in purchases.
A public meeting was held in Emeryville to discuss abolishing racing. Pres Wheeler of the University of California stated racing itself is not harmful but the associated gambling and betting atmosphere are among the criticisms. The event drew attendance and referenced Beore Bridge.
A U S district court hosts a civil action filed by a plaintiff against the Americas group over matters related to the Express OOM Cincinnati postal fleet-class mall dispute. The exact parties and scope are unclear from the fragmented source.
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