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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
7
A wide mix of items includes Panama canal bond issuance, a light San Barbera quake with no damage, and ongoing global tensions. Reports touch on strikes, political arrests, maritime and railway concerns, labor disputes, and shifts in military and economic policy across nations.
From Yunnan province, Chu a 12 year old claiming Chun Ming imperial descent led about 2000 followers armed with old guns bows and spears toward Yunnan Fa. Government troops overtook the force near Yunnan Fa and routed them with hundreds killed or wounded. All Chu family members were executed by viceroy orders. The youth was displayed in a cage as a warning to doubters of authority in Mancha.
A Santa Fe railroad study supports claims that a 2-cent fare boosted travel but cut passenger revenue. The Illinois railroad commission notes benefits, while railways report higher equipment and staffing costs, schedule revisions, and asset wear due to increased use. The Kansas trial mirrors these findings with 664000 more passengers and a $297000 drop in passenger revenues.
Rioters occupy La Paz thronging the streets and causing extensive damage. Electric wires are cut and stores pillaged as crowds attack foreigners, notably Peruvian and Argentine residents. Guards at legations withdraw, prompting renewed mob violence and a risky exodus for officials and residents.
A meteorological and astronomical station will be built on Mount Whitney at about 14 000 feet by the Smithsonian Institution. Work to prepare the mule trail is under way and the temporary observatory should be ready by September 1 for observations by Professors W W Campbell and Abbott of Lick Observatory.
Berlin July 18 The emperor asked Prince von Buelow for a successor candidate and the prince recommended Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg minister of the interior and vice chancellor. Officials widely favor the Bethmann Hollweg choice as the emperor’s arrival in Berlin is awaited.
Utica New York July 18 a Gouverneur dispatch reports a fierce wind and rain caused thousands of small frogs to fall onto sidewalks and cover rails for half a mile delaying trains. The scene created hazard for pedestrians and rail services as rescue crews worked to clear the tracks and restore service.
Washington reports the senate and house conferees near a final tariff agreement within a day except for five disputed items iron ore coal hides oil and lumber where President Wilson presses for deep cuts or abolition. Silk duties rise while woolen duties stay largely unchanged except wool tops to new class.
In Washington on July 16 the house conference committee faced the cotton goods and lead products issues. Senate amendments to switch from ad valorem to specific duties were rejected by house conferees who say the Dingley law’s intent was misinterpreted by the Senate.
Reports of dissatisfaction in the tariff conference over the corporation tax amendment reached the White House prompting calls to Senator Aldrich and Representative Payne. The draw back on domestic alcohol tax for foreign trade perfumes and cosmetics was tentatively accepted as talks shift to administrative sections while tariff rate battles are deferred pending subcommittee reports.
Washington July 13 tariff conferees completed the first consideration of the bill and prepared for tomorrow's session to settle key differences between the senate and house. They adjourned tonight after handling disputed raw materials issues and passing over cotton and wool schedules. about 400 senate amendments were disposed of by skipping the lumber schedule and amended paragraphs.
The House approved the Senate joint resolution by 317 to 14 to submit an income tax constitutional amendment to the states. Republicans all voted no. the measure now goes to the president for signature after a four hour debate. Chairman Payne warned a tax would create a nation of larcenous burden.
J E Forbes of Ottawa Kansas sent a six foot long bludgeon shaped like Roosevelt era big stick with a note urging Taft to use it against tariff bills and other schemes of extortion. The gift signals congressional pressure and executive influence in tariff policy.
Tentative arrangements by the Navy department call for the first and second divisions of the Pacific fleet to cruise in Asiatic and Philippine waters during autumn and winter. Rear Admiral Sebree will coordinate details. Ships likely depart the Pacific coast in August and return to the United States in March.
Charles R. Crane of Chicago vice president of the Crane company has been chosen by President Taft to serve as minister to China. He would succeed W. W. Rockhill, with formalities pending. Taft deems Crane well qualified by business stature and study of international politics for the key diplomatic post.
Secretary Pierce approves a right of way for the Prairie Oil and Gas company, a Standard Oil subsidiary, to lay 12 inch pipe from Tulsa county Oklahoma through the Cherokee and Choctaw nations to the state line, totaling 151 miles, with the line extending to Baton Rouge Louisiana. The pipeline is an outgrowth of Ballinger’s regulatory amendments removing common carriers and confiscatory clauses.
President Taft plans a three day stay in Yosemite Valley during his fall Pacific coast tour. Congressman Needham of California will handle arrangements. Two days include a stage ride and a horseback trip on the third day. Exact dates await West coast itinerary.
Secretary Knox and the Mexican ambassador outlined plans for a Taft Diaz summit to occur around October 15 at the center of the Rio Grande bridge linking El Paso Texas and Juarez Mexico. The meeting aims to discuss bilateral issues in a symbolic cross border setting.
The omnibus bridge bill introduced in the house today authorizes a bridge over the Snake River at Ontario Oregon. Authority rests with the Canyon County Idaho commissioners and Ontario Oregon chamber of commerce and the county commissioners of their county.
Professor Simon Newcomb, renowned astronomer and mathematician, died at his Washington home at an early hour. He was 74 and widely regarded as one of America's leading scientific minds since Franklin.
Since President Taft announced his tentative Western itinerary the White House has been flooded with telegrams and letters urging additions to include states and cities not on the original list.
Washington July 16 A broad personnel shake-up reduced about 100 employees and accepted around 10 resignations at the Department of Commerce and Labor. The firings were claimed to be based on job performance and efficiency.
The Interior department withdrew an order drawing 250000 acres of public land near Nyame woeghag for an irrigation project. The land becomes subject to settlement October 5 and entry November 4.
Fragmentary text notes a Babington report dated July 18 1909 with references to agriculture. The surviving lines hint at extimate agriculture and related topics mentioned in a Farmers' Hands column.
From St Petersburg July 12 Russian expedition of 1000 soldiers and 800 Cossacks with field and machine guns land at Enzell Caspian port. Revolution leader Siphidar and Bakhtiari chief Sardarasad push toward Teheran as Shah's deposition becomes likely. Russians maintain restraint amid native hostility.
Mene Wallace an Eskimo youth brought to the United States with five others by Commander Peary sailed from New York on the Roenlind toward St Johns Newfoundland to be returned to Greenland. The Arctic club secured a written promise that he would not return to this country and would not bear arms against the Peary expedition while in Greenland. He said he would organize an expedition of Eskimos to reach the North Pole.
Philadelphia adopts a uniform penmanship program replacing vertical and Spencerian styles. Under Superintendent Brummaugh a plan to teach a free legible right slanting hand will begin with calisthenics like exercises. Teachers clap hands and count as students form letters with hooks tails and crosses to improve speed and mechanical movement.
Seismic shocks last night hit the Aix district in France echoing June disturbances. The tremors lasted four to five seconds with an east to west direction. Inhabitants fled to open areas in Rogues Lambosco St. Cannat and nearby communes while Marseilles La Conception hospital patients were alarmed but reassured by surgeons.
The steamer Carolina has sailed from San Juan bound for New York with all the American school teachers who taught in Porto Rico last year under contract. The Olmstead bill failure leaves the island without funds to start the new fiscal year due to lack of appropriation by the legislature.
A Washington dispatch to the Tribune reports strong belief in New York and Vermont that President Taft will nominate Governor Hughes for the first judgeship to be created or filled. If true, Hughes would become a leading federal jurist amid ongoing political maneuvering.
The First brigade with six infantry battalions three artillery batteries and a cavalry squadron plus the cruiser Numecia and transport Admiral Labo have been ordered to Ellus Morocco where four workmen were killed by natives yesterday prompting the deployment.
Two steel steamers Ienac M. Scott and John B. Cowle collided in Lake Superior off Whitefish Point. The Cowle sank with 14 crew aboard within minutes as fog shrouded the lake. The Scott, damaged but afloat, rescued survivors and returned to Sault Ste. Marie with part of the Cowle’s crew.
A cyclonic wind at noon today in St Louis caused telegraph and telephone wires to fall. Trees were uprooted in St Louis county. A boat jammed against a drawbridge pier forced passengers to evacuate. Ten thousand acres of farm land flooded and 150 families fled. Wind reached 36 miles per hour, strongest in the north.
The Commercial National Bank of Chicago will absorb Bankers' National tomorrow under a judicial committee agreement. George E. Roberts remains president of the merged bank, Edward S. Lacey becomes chairman, and the combined institution will hold about 83 million dollars in bank power, ranking third among Chicago National banks behind First National and Continental.
Buenos Ayres reports direct communication from Argentina through Senor Fonseca the minister at La Paz. He presents a formal explanation request to Bolivia over the Bolivian minister's stance and recent assaults on the Argentine legation in La Paz. Fonseca warns he will withdraw if the situation does not improve.
Bids were opened in Missoula for the Northern Pacific Lolo pass cut‑off linking Missoula to Kooskia, a project claimed to save over 100 miles between Staley and Portland. Bidders included Penkase Office at Missoula, Caughren, Winter & Smith, and Brot & Sch.
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