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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
3
A chaotic collage notes unions resist cuts, Pacific rail disputes, and dockyard shifts. Mentions Stanford students expelled for drinking, Navy fleet arrivals, and economic battles over coal output and prices. Also reports a New York fire, a bronze jewelry loss, and diplomatic updates in Madrid and London.
Washington reports say no agreement among congressional leaders to plan a New Mexico statehood bill this session. A New Mexican delegation led by the governor visited Washington, but leaders offered no pledges. Two options were proposed: send a congressional party to NM this summer for investigation or bring supporters to Washington next winter to press the statehood bill.
Lima reports the American fleet steaming up the west coast of South America and due in Callao next Thursday. Rear Admiral Evans to be honored as vice admiral. President Pardo to host a Washington birthday banquet. Events include a ball, Mount Meigyn excursion, legation reception, and dinners for officers.
Washington reports circulate that Gifford Pinchot will retire at the end of President Roosevelt's term and move west to farm. The veteran official is said to seek political office later, possibly a senate seat in his new residence. Pinchot rose from a minor forestry office to national prominence under Roosevelt's backing.
Frankfort Ky February 15 The Kentucky general assembly has balloted for a month to elect a United States senator to succeed James B McCreary and shows no nearing resolution The first round gave ex Governor Beckham 66 votes Democratic nominee ex Governor Bradley 64 votes seven Democratic votes scattered and one Republican absent due to illness No change in standings
Rome reports an ambassador noting that Turkey is the only nation expected to profit from the Balkan upheaval. The sultan has only agreed to a study commission on Austria's railways and has not yet granted concessions, with years likely needed to obtain Porte consent.
Murfreesboro Tenn Feb 18 The lumber firm W B Earthman Co assigns with liabilities estimated at 700000 and assets ranging from 500000 to 600000.
Senator Hey burn and Representative French introduced a bill to amend the 26 hour law. It requires interstate rail trains carrying ten or more cattle to maintain an average minimum speed of 16 miles per hour from unloading to destination, with deductions for feed and water stops. Violations incur fines from 100 to 500 dollars.
In Washington the House focused on the DC railway franchise bill to extend streetcar lines to the new union station. Observers showed little appetite for amendments beyond strengthening the provision. Tomorrow over 40 DC business items will be considered.
Washington February 20 senators Latimer of South Carolina died today prompting both chambers to adjourn. Resolutions of regret were adopted and a committee named to escort the body home. The House spent much time reading impeachment charges against Judge Wilfley of Shanghai.
In Washington on February 19 Senator Borah of Idaho proposed an amendment barring United States senators and representatives from acting as paid attorneys in any federal court where the government has a direct or indirect interest. The move came during debate on the Heyburn bill. The senate ratified the arbitration treaty with France and a naturalization treaty with Peru in executive session. Senator Knox introduced a bill to create a system of postal savings banks.
In Washington on February 19 the house spent most of the session on a bill to take the thirteenth census slow from numerous amendments. The measure was narrowed to include only the mainland United States Alaska Hawaii and Porto Rico. Texas representative Henry urged action on an employers liability bill and on notice before federal indictments. A petition demanding impeachment of Judge L R Wilfley of Shanghai was presented.
The Aldrich currency bill faced Senate opposition from Missouri's Stone while Georgia's Bacon argued against government guarantees. Bacon warned state banks would fail as deposits shift to National banks. The session also covered a bill to revive the U S criminal code.
Washington February 20 President Roosevelt considers a proposal to revise the flag by adding a new star for Oklahoma on July 1. Dr A M Martin of Bloomington Ohio proposes a geometrical design featuring five arching combinations and a large five point star with a sparsely occupied center.
Washington scene shows senate closing doors after brief session as Lodge moves an amendment to the ocean mail subsidy bill authorizing postmasters to hire third class vessels with a subsidy per mile. Stone of Missouri to speak on Aldrich currency bill with further amendments. House passes major appropriation bill at 32 million post discussion while Arkansas Macon attacks salary increases and department head removal rules.
Washington reports show the house committee on military affairs approving the army appropriation bill with an amendment raising enlisted men's pay to align military service with navy standards. The bill totals 85 254 066 dollars, about 9 413 081 below the original estimates. Rep James of Kentucky seeks to restore In God We Trust on gold coins, with a favorable report anticipated next week. Sulzer proposes a resolution to obtain navy papers on the Maine issue to clarify international status and US rights regarding Havana harbor remains.
Washington February 18 The House action on Senator Heyburns bill may award a surveying contract to a geometer to re mark the Idaho Washington boundary line. The bill funds $25 000 for the recentering effort to restore the line laid out in 1874 and ensure proper marking per statute.
The body of Arthur W. Ferguson former executive secretary of the Philippine commission was shipped aboard the transport Sherman from Manila to San Francisco and will be brought to Washington for interment.
Washington February 19. The house committee on territories favorably reported a bill capping leasing of agricultural lands in Hawaii at 15 years. The panel also backed a bill authorizing United States payment of Hawaiian postal savings bank deposits.
Portland hosts the Rose Festival jubilee from June 1 to the following Saturday with a grand street pageant open to all Oregon towns. Prizes include a capital cash award and numerous trophies, with about 20 towns already expressing interest and railroads offering reduced weeklong rates.
Federal Agriculture Department offers free bulletins via the Government Printing Office. Bulletin 119 covers 1901 irrigation investigations under Elwood Mead, including humid-states studies, San Bernardino groundwater, and silt progress. Bulletin 86 explains arid-state water distribution and duty with many seepage and evaporation measurements. Bulletin 104 covers 1900 irrigation findings, duty of water, field reports, and southern river silt data.
From December 2 to 4 1908 Moscow Idaho the Idaho Agronomy Association will run a state corn show with a practical scientific program on soil irrigation dry farming and livestock dairy and horticulture topics. Premiums will be awarded and visitors are urged to prepare corn and invite neighbors while R E Hyslop serves as superintendent for more information. A syrup recipe is included for home canning and storage.
A folk tip describes cutting an Irish potato, dipping half, and rubbing a knife with brick dust to make rain immediately disappear.
Hundreds rush to Balloon mountain Rawhide Nevada after Tom Kearns exposes a gold rich ore vein at 50 feet on the John Kearns lease. The discovery, valued at about 400 dollars per ton in gold and silver, sparks Nevada’s largest strike and rapid population growth in Reno.
The Russian press reports a growing war scare with talk of Russia and Turkey clashing. M Gutchkoff plans to seek readiness questions at the next national defense committee meeting and may grill the rail minister on troop transport to the frontier.
Stockholm reports strained Sweden Russia relations as Moscow demands release from the Finland surrender agreement and seeks naval stations on the Finnish shores near Sweden. Tensions rise over the Baltic closed sea issue and a planned Aland station near Stockholm heightens fear of war.
Federal and state probes of California railroad law violation prompt consultations. H E Duncan DOJ special agent meets US District Attorney Oscar Lawlor while State Railroad Commission members and Assistant Attorney General Raymond Benjamin review the Santa Fe and Salt Lake Railroad books.
Ottawa reports the Japanese consul inquiring about a Vancouver arrest report under the Natal act. The Justice department has no information yet but will handle each case by habeas corpus if needed or permit the case to land. Once the oral copy of the Natal act arrives it will be disallowed.
The Standard Oil Company directors announce a quarterly dividend of $15 per share. The same amount was paid in the prior year's corresponding quarter. The company reports unlisted stock with outstanding value totaling $100,000,000.
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