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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
7
A jumble of events spans continents from battleship movements to revolts in Central America. Allied and corporate actions, political trials, and labor talks color the week with tensions, finance shifts, and international intrigue.
Panama reports a calm presidential election with Jove Domingo de Obaldia, former US minister and acting president, winning after Ricardo Arias withdrew. Voters across the republic cast ballots while Arias supporters abstained, and celebrations erupted with music as Obaldia secured an overwhelming majority and cordial post election sentiment.
In Grand Junction Colorado on July 14 defense evidence opens in Steve Adams trial for the murder of Arthur Collins mine superintendent at Telluride. If acquitted he could be re-arrested for Detective Lyte Gregory’s Denver murder or the Cripple Creek Independence depot bombing. Prosecutors say Adams confessed in eight statements obtained by Detective McPartland at Boise Idaho.
Quebec in July celebrates the tercentenary of its founding with a royal visit to honor Samuel de Champlain. The official landing and battlefield dedication on July 4 will feature a major military display with thousands of soldiers and numerous ships from Canada and foreign powers.
Washington reports confirm Honduran government forces retook Crucias and aim for Cholumea. Threats persist from the northern border with Puero Cortez under naval pressure near a small island 18 miles from Puerto Cortez. US and Mexico pursue mediation while the Albany sails toward mapula to map the Honduran coast.
Washington July 17 Pacific coast dealers will not be used for canal commission purchases unless Colonel Goebels says otherwise Captain Beggs general purchasing agent cites poor Pacific steamship service as the cause Pacific coast merchants asked for sourcing but delays could run twenty days versus every four on the Atlantic coast Heavier emphasis on fresh food shipments while prunes and dried peaches might be bought on the Pacific coast.
The American protected cruiser Albany will sail from Panama to Amapala Honduras carrying 100 marines to deter revolutionaries believed to threaten Honduran stability. Dispatches from San Salvador report arrests of suspected revolutionists as tensions in Central America rise. After quelling the disturbance the Albany will return to San Francisco.
Washington reports indicate many Japanese travelers arrive on passports listing merchants students or other exempt roles but later work as laborers. Officials plan intensified surveillance and more immigration agents under Professor F Mitchell in San Francisco to track social progress and deter evasion by nationalities including Italians Mexicans and Russians.
Washington reports nine orders directing the gunboats Vicksburg and Princeton to sail immediately around the horn to the Caribbean Sea, a 14,000 mile voyage. Vicksburg lies at Mare Island and Princeton at Bremerton, with Honduras unrest cited as the rush. They will stop at Amapala near the cruiser Albany. The gunboat Marionette at Jamaica is sent to Porta Costa on the Gulf coast.
Paris reports M Constans the French ambassador to Turkey rejects the suggestion that Germany would assume protection of Turkish subjects in China. He notes France has maintained the protectorate and no intimation or discussion about a transfer has occurred.
Oyster Bay July 18 President Roosevelt refuses an offer to make speeches into the receiver of a talking machine for recording records for public sale. He attended official business and assisted Mrs Roosevelt in entertaining St Hilda society of Christ Episcopal church members who aid parish charitable cases.
Four Chinese detainees witnessed a revolver exchange at Calexico as Immigration Inspectors Ames and Chandley clashed with a Mexican guide. After about 15 shots, the Mexican vanished near the irrigation canal edge, and may have drowned.
A Teheran dispatch to the Daily Mail reports Rachin Khan with a large force and artillery entering Tariz and bombarding revolutionists massed in the Khiriavana quarter. The revolutionists telegraphed to the shah begging for amnesty.
Official dispatches from Port au Prince report growing unrest among Haitians following the burning of the French hospital. Fears of an outbreak of hostility toward foreigners intensify as the French cruiser Chas selou Kubab remains the sole warship in the harbor.
Acting Secretary Newberry announced that the gunboats Princeton and Vicksburg now at Bremerton and Mare Island will be brought to the Atlantic in a short time. Both ships are out of commission and will be fitted for the voyage when weather permits.
Miss Laura Carlisle granddaughter of John G. Carlisle former secretary of the treasury, wed Lewis P Pitkin of Boston last week at Cathedral church rectory in Cleveland. Rev. W T Russell officiated with only former Secretary Carlisle and William Kincaid Carlisle present. The couple left for travels and plan to spend the winter in Washington or Boston.
Ambassador Creel met with Acting Secretary Bacon over alleged neutrality law violations on the Mexican border. The United States pledges to prosecute all neutrality offenders. A possible increase in army posts on the border is noted as Mexico signals adding to its numbers.
Secret service men in Denver reportedly monitored a Corean patriotic convention at Grace Methodist Church amid rumors aliens aimed to learn war tactics to liberate Korea from Japanese rule. Proceedings yesterday were peaceful and without incident.
Washington reports all aboard the Nebraska are well as Commander-in-Chief Sperry confirms the return to the Atlantic fleet in a wireless telegram from Honolulu. The ship left San Francisco two days after the other 15 vessels due to a scarlet fever outbreak onboard.
Senator Bourne has returned to Washington from a North trip. By invitation of the president, he will spend a day at Oyster Bay on purely personal business. He witnessed boat races at Schenectady and spent the rest of the week on the Hudson. He expects to depart soon for Bar Harbor.
Henry Reuterdahl visited President Roosevelt in Oyster Bay to discuss his criticism of the navy. The meeting marks the writer’s first sighting since the controversy arose and covered the basis of the critique.
A state department dispatch from Consul Brickwood in Puerto Cortez reports imminent attack by revolutionists. General Lee Christmas is said to be nearby with a revolutionary force, and another force sits on a small island 18 miles away.
Delegates from many countries gather in Denver on July 14 to organize a convention aimed at securing Corea independence. The delegates are described as well educated and deeply devoted to the cause.
Washington reports William H. Taft plans to appoint George von Meyer as postmaster general if elected president. The notice notes Meyer would work with a future secretary of state.
President Roosevelt to rename the San Jacinto forest reserve in Southern California as the Cleveland forest reserve to honor the late ex president. The reserve was originally created by President Cleveland who started the forest reserve policy.
The all big gun battleship South Carolina was launched at Cramps shipyard on the Delaware River with Gov. Ansel’s daughter Fred erica Calvert Ansel christening the vessel. The ship measures 450 feet long, 80 feet wide, 24.5 feet draft, displaces about 16 000 tons normal and 17 000 full load, powered by 17 000 horsepower engines with contract speed of 18.4 knots, carrying eight 12 inch main rifles and a larger secondary battery, costing about 7 million dollars.
Milwaukee company engineers report rail laying will reach Butte by mid month with rails from Butte west to start July 20 and completion of the line expected early in 1909. Road will handle traffic on the Butte division before month’s end despite flood damage and delayed construction across Montana.
A Chicago Record-Herald synthesis reports improving business conditions across the United States. Crops are large and unemployment and empty railroad cars are down. post office receipts rise, signaling an upturn. In Chicago, about 10,000 railroad workers have returned to jobs in six months, and half of laid off packers are back work.
Joseph Smith head of the Mormon church travels to Santa Cruz with a notable party including C. W. Nibley George Stoddard John R. Winder and Chief Patriarch John Smith. The group, all timber landowners, oversees large holdings on the Pacific coast including Oregon areas near Hood River Baker City and La Grande.
Naval Reservists aboard the United States training ship Alert arrive in Santa Crag after Catalina exclusion, receive official welcome and invitation to a grand ball in their honor Saturday night.
The London Times reports two representatives of the shah will visit the British legation in Teheran to apologize for disturbances during the uprising. A fresh rescript promises restoration of courts for swift justice.
A cloudburst sent water from hills into Heppner Willow Creek rose and flooded streets. Bridges were washed away and several houses damaged while residents evacuated to hills. The electric station failed, leaving the town in darkness though no lives were lost and crop damage appears limited.
Lumber men report IC C rate decision paralyzing the industry as rumors spread of railroads seeking federal court injunctions to overturn the ruling. If appealed, rates stay in effect until final decision. if enjoined, shipments would continue on bond, delaying normal operations for up to two years.
The San Bernardino range was engulfed by a major forest fire on the south slope burning 12 miles long and three miles wide. It destroyed the Ben Burnell apiary and several houses on the F. M. Brush ranch after a spark from a Santa Fe locomotive. Fire breaks were breached and flames jumped them. By late night wind shifted and allowed crews to gain control about a mile above the Toll House inn.
Thomas W. Haskins died Saturday night four days after receiving orders to report to the American consulate at Swatow. The former Los Angeles resident and student interpreter in China had been appointed assistant secretary to the legation in 1904 and was promoted to Swatow consul on Wednesday. His death occurred at Poi Tai Ho seaside resort.
The Georgia legislature's ways and means committee discusses Glenn's measure aiming to declare null any marriage formed through artificial attractions offered by the bride. The draft mentions items like drop-stitch hose V-shaped lingerie cosmetics artificial teeth puffs rats and padding as examples of weighty matters.
The California Supreme Court directed Receiver Le Breton of the wrecked California Safe Deposit Trust to allow all interested parties to inspect the bank’s books now in his charge.
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