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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
7
A compact digest of global notes and local items. Reports include a Texas wheat price at 1.36, oil finds in Arizona, a Seattle auto incident, and delays in several states. Also notes executive actions on reservations, political slogans, and weather events with high water and storms.
A Texas tornado struck Zephyr in Brown county at 1 AM sweeping through homes and businesses. The death toll reached 92 with 60 seriously or fatally injured feared. destruction included 60 houses and a burned business block. Brownwood organized rapid relief with trains carrying surgeons and nurses.
Count Zeppelin's Zeppelin II flew 456 miles from Friedrichshafen to Bitterfeldt in over 22 hours without landing. The craft appeared set to land in Berlin at Tempelhof grounds with crowds, emperor, empress, and officials watching as searchlights prepared for its return to Friedrichshafen.
Ex corn king George H. Phillips, once national attention, bets on Baker County mines with increased investment. He tours Granite mountains west of Baker City and says he would rather invest in local mining than return to the grain market.
Delavan Smith and Charles R. Williams owners of the Indianapolis News face criminal libel charges over articles allege to hint corruption in Panama Canal purchase by the United States government. They will appear before United States Judge Anderson in Indianapolis next Tuesday to oppose removal to the District of Columbia for trial.
Mrs Rebecca Burne of Bellefontaine asserts a child witness saw Longevity attributed to eating onions twice daily. The report notes the strange claim linked to Washington observations.
The Senate debated income tax amendments to the tariff bill and worked through cotton schedule issues. La Follette finished his speech against Dingley rate changes and prompted a request for U S German correspondence on wagen. A clash over ad valorem versus specific rates occurred with Senator Dolliver. The House met only 18 minutes and adjourned until Thursday.
In Washington on June 3 La Follette pressed opposition to the cotton schedule while Aldrich led tariff revisions. An Aldrich amendment imposes 35 percent ad valorem on tam pico mixed with vegetable substances. Dog, goat or sheepskins sewn together face 20 percent instead of 35. A substitute sets 60 percent on jewelry. Glove duty cut to 1.25 per dozen. Quilts at 35 and combs at 60 percent. Works of art amendments approved.
Washington June 2 The senate opened a session with a plan for day and night meetings and heard a proposal to curb dilatory motions. Bacon protested the ruling that a senator on the floor need not yield to call a quorum. LaFollette opened a long speech criticizing party leaders and pledging to show that the tariff bill would raise duties above Dingley rates. He argued trusts controlled 864 plants with capital over $20 billion since the 1897 act.
Senate opens debate on the cotton cloth schedule with Smoot and Lodge supporting finance committee provisions. Lodge outlines Republican tariff revision policy aimed at shielding American manufacturers from cheap foreign labor. Senator Jones introduces an amendment to place Calcutta grain sacks on the free list.
The Times Constantinople correspondent reports growing anxiety among Turks and Armenians in Adana as a new Vali, described as a fanatical Kurd, is said to have given a task to Bagdad a Turkish landowner who led attacks on Armenians, fueling fears of renewed clashes.
On a legal holiday many senators gather to discuss agricultural duties. The session passses increased duties on dried peas and salt, with reductions on chicory root chocolate and cocoa. Beer and ale duties rise when bottled or in bulk. A limited roll call shows 43 senators answering.
In two hours before adjournment the Senate boosted barley duty to 30 cents per bushel from 26, raised hops to 20 cents after a Finance Committee amendment, and increased potatoes to 45 cents per bushel. Oysters in shell rose to 25 percent, pushed by Piles for shellfish protection. eels or smelt stay taxed at 1 cent per pound.
Samuel Gompers and Frank Morrison of the AFL met with President Taft after presenting to him a set of labor measures. The executive council’s recommendations cover many subjects to be included in the annual message to Congress next December. Taft said he would discuss them with his cabinet.
Major E. McFatridge former Indian agent at Umatilla arrived in Washington with Representative Ellis and met Secretary Ballinger to request reinstatement. He admitted his conduct drew censure but blamed extenuating circumstances and urged to return to his old post.
President Taft approved a change in naval regulations barring midshipmen from marrying until completing the six year training course. The secretary of the navy sought permission for various exemptions at times of graduation and during the two year cruise on board ships.
Helena Montana June 1 District Attorney James Freeman representing the government began a lawsuit to recover Northern Pacific land claimed in a large area by mining men amid uncertainty over the exact amount involved.
Taft associate G A R man accepted membership to the Associate Society of Chaplin Post G A R noted as the largest post, reflecting strong local veteran activity and community memory.
Pacific Coast readers report the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition opens June 1 with Taft signaling the opening from the White House using a Klondike gold encased telegraph key. The program includes a troop parade, naval reviews, a theater overture, and speeches by James J. Hill and J. E. Chilberg.
Chicago Board of Trade witnessed a rare May wheat corner as prices opened at 1.34 and closed at the same level. Patten brokers showed strong demand with about 150000 bushels traded, while Patten himself holds an estimated 6 million bushels of cash wheat awaiting sale. Analysts note local millers recently paid 1 to 2 cents above May for milling wheat amid scarcity.
Opera tors at a mile high wireless station on Mount Cons have traced mysterious signals to induction from an ordinary telephone line. A wireless constructor F. W. Falies reports the discovery, challenging the Japan coded code theory that drew global scientific interest for over a year.
Chicago May 81. A man had no right to enter a theater if his breath smelled of garlic. the management could not exclude him. Judge James La Mantia ruled against Susanne Lange procareur of a nickel theater after testimony showing two other Italians were ordered out on prior nights.
May 31 dispatch from Managua reports a fruit shipment strike in Nicaragua has escalated with dynamite theft and poisonings. Steamers tied to docks lack crews as tensions disrupt cargo movement in New Orleans.
Gettysburg Pa June 1 President Taft attended a monument unveiling honoring regular army members fallen in the three days battle. He urged support for a standing army and praised its honor while noting delays over tariff legislation and predicting Congress would adjourn by June 20. Four regiments participated and a flag incident occurred on the monument.
Memorial Day activities closed government offices and most businesses in Washington. Arlington and Soldiers' Home cemeteries held ceremonies under the GAR with graves marked by flags and flowers. Ohio's Representative Hollingsworth urged honoring Lincoln over Jefferson Davis, calling replacing Lincoln a dark day for the republic.
Wireless saves the steamer Precursor off Mex June 1 after a broken propeller left the vessel helpless at sea for three days. A tug towed the ship into port and frightened passengers were locked in staterooms as the ordeal ended.
Madrid reports a bill for the reorganization of the government has been introduced. The measure aims to reshape ministries and streamline administration with parliamentary debate expected this week.
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