This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
7
Fragments report political shifts in Chicago and Arkansas, flood and fire damage across towns, water main rupture costing a million, robberies and floodlights out. Various international incidents and legal moves mix with local misfortunes and national political jockeying.
Chicago May 26 Deshlea reports freight rate hikes of 10 percent and mandates that all package shipments be clearly labeled with consignee name, station and state, destination station and state by July. Over 400 railroads back the rule to reduce loss and damage claims, but shippers fear higher costs and loss of shipment secrecy as competitors could learn customer details from railroad warehouses.
A severe may storm swept Texas from Panhandle to Gulf early Sunday bringing savage winds and heavy rain. Seven inch rainfall in four hours flooded villages, unroofed houses, and crippled electric and telephone lines. Central and Southern Texas endured immense crop and general infrastructure damage with slow reports from affected areas.
Muskogee Oklahoma May 26 heavy rains and cloudbursts have halted all rail service in the state. The Missouri Kansas and Texas line quit at noon Sunday after a bridge at Eufala failed. Gas supply to Indian Territory cities was cut off when the Clarksville bridge failed, with repairs not expected for a week. Lighting heating and cooking are affected causing elevators, hotels, and restaurants to suspend business.
Twenty one Santa Clara High School students, half of the graduating class, were carried about 200 feet down a mountain after a carryall toppled on Mount Hamilton road at midnight. The vehicle broke up but most youths slid to safety in the cover of the wreckage. a physician and nurses were dispatched to the scene by automobile.
West Guthrie Oklahoma suffers seven to ten feet of floodwater flooding streets. Train service on all lines through Guthrie is halted due to submerged rails and many impassable bridges. East west trains from Guthrie are not operated and the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe line south of Guthrie is impassable at Seward between Guthrie and Oklahoma City.
In St Petersburg on May 6 the court martial of eleven revolutionists including four women sentenced four to death and six to penal servitude. One defendant was acquitted.
Washington reports the heated debate on the Mitich Wevelands currency bill with plans likely to vote tomorrow and possible sine die adjournment. Aldrich delayed the report until nearly 4 PM and then until 1 AM, as the House pressed through unobjectionable bills. The May 28 note shows House actions continuing with several measures approved.
Washington May 25 Congress moved quickly to adjourn as the House approved several conference reports and passed bills. Measures included amendments to navigation laws and penalties for selling government property, plus authorizations affecting the Spokane Indian reservation and Alaska coal development. The omnibus public land bill was returned to conference and a proposal to cut the House by half was defeated by a large margin.
Washington reports that the emergency currency law is practically assured as both houses adjourn with the Republican conferees draft a compromise plan. The House approved the bill and the Senate will consider it tomorrow. Other measures passed include steamship steerage space, Alaska land sales, Alaska Terminal Navigation relief, Wyoming township resurvey, and expanded Interstate Commerce Commission reporting authority. Conference report on omnibus lands bill and related amendments also agreed to.
Senate defeated a plan by Western Senators to amend the constitution for direct senator elections. Owen of Oklahoma introduced the resolution, which was sent to a committee where it is expected to die. In Washington, the House rejected mail subsidies to steamship firms 145 to 154 after a long debate as conferees submit a near-uniform post office bill save for subsidy provisions.
Washington May 26 The two floor leaders confronted the issue of blame for the house conditions. Mr Payne of New York secured five days’ leave to print remarks in the Congressional Record. Democratic leader Williams condemned the majority for inaction and objected to the rule restricting replies. The conference on the military academy bill was agreed to and debated, including a sharp critique by Mr Shayden of Texas against admitting four Filipinos to West Point.
Washington May 28 Arguments for the defense to quash indictments in the Hyde Benson land fraud case were resumed Tuesday Assistant Attorney General Pugh opposed the motion claiming Hyde and Benson operated fraudulently and Joost Schneider a defendant knew their actions were illegal
Washington May 26 The campaign publicity bill with the Crumpacker amendment restricting representation passed the House Friday and was laid before the Senate Saturday. It was referred without discussion to the committee on privileges and elections and will stay there until the session ends.
Washington May 26 The Senate adopted a resolution authorizing the committee on military affairs to visit during the coming recess of Congress military reservations where it may be desirable to obtain information.
Washington May 26 The omnibus house bill embracing seven separate measures affecting the navigation laws was considered and passed by the senate today with resistance. Senator Newlands sought to amend by inverting his Inland Waterways Commission bill but faced prompt opposition from Mr. Nelson.
Washington reports that President Roosevelt Secretary Taft and General Bell agreed after talks with Governor Magoon to not withdraw U.S. troops from Cuba now. They deem it unwise to reduce forces before the Cuban republic is re established next fall when the entire force will return.
Washington May 24. The senate under Aldrich spent the day delaying action to annihilate time, making no progress on major bills except for conference reports. The net result was the adoption of a procedural measure amid extended debate.
Washington estimates indicate total appropriations for the current session will exceed one billion dollars, a hundred million more than any prior session. Major increases are seen in the post office naval and army budgets.
A partial agreement on the post office appropriation bill was presented to the Senate by Mr Penrose and approved. Conferees did not agree on the ocean mail subsidy and mail weighing provisions. The Senate ordered that the amendment be pressed. Conferees Penrose Burrows and Clay to continue.
President Roosevelt signed bills authorizing U S participation in the Tokyo exposition of 2012 and approving legislative, executive and judicial appropriations as well as subparts for Monterey and Port Harford Cab. He also authorized extension of street railways to Union Station in this city.
Annal Grant Lands Washington May 28 B C Town send special attorney in the department of justice began Monday for Portland to begin legal proceedings for the government to seize from the Southern Pacific railroad about 0 acres of land in Western Oregon valued at 50 000 000 to 40 000 000 Townsend will seek a decree to annul the grants and return lands to the public domain.
From the Washington State College experiment station J A B of Everett asks how to exterminate Canadian thistle. Professor W S Thornber outlines cutting and cultivation to starve the plant, noting underground roots spread far and that no spray kills it and suggesting specific June July August cuttings.
W G of Mabton asks about growing English walnuts. Thornber says only two hardy varieties Fayette and Mayette will thrive, though not true English walnuts. Grafting is impractical. buy first or second generation trees from reputable nurseries. Soil and depth matter. avoid shale or hardpan within four feet.
A Seattle correspondent receives pruning advice for American chestnut trees. Practice mirrors shade trees with a central leader for tall forms and similar methods used on sweet cherries, not sour varieties. Thin chestnut benefits from trimmed outer limbs to thicken foliage, while dwarf varieties remain compact with pruning from ground level. Pruning can occur during dormancy or after sap flow stops.
Center ville farmer seeks top method to raise peas and best variety. Station guidance favors Black-Eyed Marrow Fat as general use with sowing rates of one to one and a half bushels per acre and four inches deep. Sow oats a week after peas to prevent smothering as peas grow strong. Oats and peas yield rich hay for cows, not ideal for horses.
Neighbor claims clothing was stolen from a clothesline while Trinatrat Ed Bits records a terse exchange. Judson questions the assertion as the neighbor mentions towels were also missing.
US pig iron production reached 25 million plus gross tons in 2007, up 18 percent from 2006. Canada produced 681,146 tons in 2007.
In Northern Texas a violent storm from Sunday night caused severe flooding along the Trinity river. About seven thousand people lack shelter, with 2000 displaced in Dallas area alone. Livestock losses are immense and a meat shortage is feared as railways and bridges suffer major damage. Drowned reported near Mineral Wells Wichita Falls and Denton.
Berlin reports widespread anarchy in Persia with a libel case against Musavat over claims of brigands and a ruined administration. The Shah’s alleged indolence is mocked as he indulges nightly orgies, while Teheran placards urge assassination of the anarchist leader.
Acting Governor Dickerson and Mayor Kerman called for a citywide pause as funeral rites for Governor Toho Sparks were held at the Elks' home. Bells tolled while the governor's staff and police escorted the procession through streets filled with officials, friends, and members of secret orders.
Aalen's chemical firm patents a device that releases poisonous gases the moment a safe door is opened. The system aims to kill intruders instantly whether a skeleton key or compressed air is used, leaving the burglar dead on the floor.
More than 100 meat inspectors attended the opening of a three day conference in Chicago under the direction of Secretary of Agriculture Wilson to discuss enforcing the new meat inspection law. The meeting began yesterday in May.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.