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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
1
A storm began Monday night dropping about eight inches by Tuesday noon with fresh snow piling in cleared areas. Winds eased after noon Tuesday as light thawing continues. overall eight to ten inches fell and soil may warm to four to five feet if weather holds.
John Lewis state engineer reports Deschutes River in central Oregon could supply over 1,000,000 horsepower with proposed hydroelectric works. Based on measured discharge and 8 percent efficiency, the stream’s fall and flow offer vast power potential for state energy projects linking to the Conservation Commission plan.
The document notes 140 miles through a narrow rock walled canyon with power potential at many points. It emphasizes the Deschutes river lies about 76 miles east of Portland and the Willamette valley, stressing future huge power needs.
Wynn a right of way agent for the Gesttal Oregon Railroad returns to Madras after a stay in Portl and Bend for the Presidential election and other business. He resumes negotiations for right of way and expects railroad construction to begin within a few months. His presence signals Central Oregon promotion of the Gret railroad and potential early construction for the territory.
Chicago December 23 A mother Pearl Locke 3. while decorating a Christmas tree her daughter picked up an old revolver and said shoot me. The mother unaware the weapon was loaded pulled the trigger and the child died instantly. The revolver had been in the house for some time. The incident estranges Mrs Locke from her family and causes distress to relatives.
The Jan 2 report from Klamath Falls Oregon notes the end of stagecoach and freight horse teams as rail service begins. Passengers now board railroad cars to reach Klamath Falls via steamer connections at Holland with trains, ending overland traffic. Rail work continues into spring when full all-rail trips start.
Albany Oregon city council unanimously passes ordinance banning near beer sale or giving it away. Penalty ranges from 50 to 100 dollars per offense. Emergency clause makes provisions immediately effective. County and state temperance authorities have struggled to enforce local option laws against near beer.
The Waney Poultry Association schedules a second feature at The Dulles venue. Awards to be given for best birds and merit, with monthly judging and applications now open for entries.
A measure to amend the state constitution proposes six member juries for most criminal cases, with twelve member juries only in treason, murder in the first degree, arson, and robbery. It also allows a judge to preside in most trials and mandates verdicts by six or twelve jurors depending on case type. Civil cases over two thousand dollars would use a jury of six or twelve as specified.
Disjointed dispatch reports plans affecting Central Oregon and railway routes. The Harriman system in Chita is cited with guests and negotiations led by J P O Briem of Harriman territory. Details on costs timings and construction delays remain unclear as inquiries continue.
A fragment reports on a near beer product marketed as resembling real beer by the Mabeka Brewing Co at The Dalles with claims of under one percent alcohol and limited misperception by buyers. It notes public interest and potential regulatory or quality concerns amid local commentary.
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