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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
3
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A compact weekly digest notes revolts in China and labor strife in the United States and Europe. Reports cover earthquakes in China, famine impacts, Fidel Harriman stock questions, and international diplomacy amid strikes.
The famine committee in Petrograd reports it will cease foreign subscription efforts as Russia funds its own relief. Prince Lyoff says Britain and the United States assisted Finland and Russia, with 87 million in Douma aid, 60 million for scurvy relief in Ufa and feeding 30 thousand people, while harvest prospects in Central Russia improve after favorable weather.
A military balloon at a June 1 review in Home Italy rose to 700 feet with Captain Vilivelli aboard. A sudden storm caused a lightning strike, the balloon exploded, and the craft fell a mile from the review site. Vilivelli died in hospital after being rescued unconscious. the king and Queen Meloni visited the injured officer.
Edward Bella of St Louis believes he identified a painting he bought for over 100 as Titian's St Jerome from 1551. The canvas bears Renaissance-era quirks and defects, and experts estimate a potential value near 100000 if authentic.
In San Jose California on June 4 an attempted train wreck near Santa Clara was halted by the timely discovery of a large pile of ties on the Southern Pacific track and a loosened rail. Police pursued suspects and two tramp suspects are in custody as officers continue the investigation.
About 150 miners and mine owners in Goldfield establish the Industrial Association of Nevada to ensure state industrial peace. An executive committee with broad powers will appoint a full time executive, who will receive a liberal salary. The Goldfield branch serves as the nucleus for auxiliaries in other camps.
Tokyo June 4 The British cruiser Monmouth will carry Prince Fushimi from Vancouver to Yokohama and the Japanese envoy Thu can travel thousands of miles by water under an ally's flag, a move welcomed as proof of the Anglo Japanese alliance's promise to world peace.
Tangier June 4. A serious mutiny by the sultan's troops at Casa Blanca broke out over non payment. The mutineers tried to seize goods from the Customhouse but authorities stopped them by paying half the amount due.
Snow fell in New York on Sunday swirling near the tops of skyscrapers before dissolving. The unusual mid winter feel accented a remarkable June for New Yorkers as the flakes drifted in a colder air mass above the streets.
Rome June 4 Mrs Griscom wife of Loyd G Griscom the American ambassador to Italy gave birth to a son on June 8 in Rome reports indicate the child is a boy and the envoy’s family welcomes the new arrival.
Ottawa reports that the United States may face growing difficulty in securing Japanese labor while nations from South America to Hawaii seek workers. With needs in Korea and Manchuria, Japan’s labor pool could be exhausted as immigrant firms line up contracts in Mexico for 10,000 workers.
The Interior Department approves surveys in Oregon including the Bull Run area near Portland Mount Hood and the Kerby country near Grants Pass. Projects cover about 1200 and 900 square miles with costs of 7000 and 6000 dollars respectively plus a Columbia River area near Pendleton totaling 3500 from the federal government and 2500 from the state for irrigation potential studies.
Washington June 5 The Roosevelt administration faces a week of debate as the Interstate Commerce Commission weighs against or in favor of prosecuting Harriman over railroad mergers. A White House conference will include President Roosevelt ICC members special counsel Kellogg Reverance and Attorney General Bonaparte.
The Bureau of Forestry reports a misunderstanding over grazing rights in reserves created March 2 and 4. For 1907 the Secretary of Agriculture allows prior users to graze without permits or fees. Next year only authorized stock may graze, with a nominal fee to be set by the Department.
San Francisco reports District Attorney Robert T. Devlin questioned three Japanese witnesses from a Folsom Street restaurant wrecking incident. Their testimony aligned in essentials with two white witnesses from last week, with a conclusion anticipated soon. Devlin also investigates supposed Japanese contract labor importations.
Isthmian Canal Commission explains Panama cabled report on Gatun dam and lake revisions. Detailed surveys on the Isthmus indicate Gatun Lake will cover 225 square miles, about twice the earlier minority report estimate, a finding pivotal to the project’s success.
Passengers arriving on the steamer Anstem describe a new censorship in Guatemala. Mail must pass through Guatemala City before distribution, public newspaper reading is curtailed, and foreign papers are often smuggled ashore from incoming ships.
Forest guards for the Cascade forest include D. W. Meyers J. W. Kelso Clarence J. Ingram Clar ence W. Jackson G. C. Cottrell and George L. Ford. Additional guards listed are L. D. Hammock Caquille forest Jesse Dewitt Siskiyou forest Orloff A. Stafford Heppner forest F. P. Pettit Fremont forest Maurice Hamilton and John Snow Washington forest J. H. Bolen W. J. Ryan and C. W. Ray Yakima forest.
The Treasury reports Captain Ainsworth of the revenue cutter Rush seized the British schooner Charlotte G. Cox for illegal sealing in Fairweather grounds off Alaska. The Bush noted Japanese sealers nearby with many skins, but they were not subject to seizure outside territorial waters.
John A. Casson of Iowa renowned diplomat and lawyer fell in Hurt Washington and fractured his arm. He was carried to his home and reported in serious condition. Casson, aged 45, is a former special reciprocity commissioner, ex congressman, ex American-Canadian joint high commissioner, and holds many high offices.
Washington observers react to the Tokyo story on Japan’s dissatisfaction with the U S stance in San Francisco race troubles. Officials speculate Japan has not received full official correspondence, which might sway public opinion in favor of the United States.
The monthly circulation statement shows total National bank note circulation at 601,040,550 dollars as of May 31 1907 with an annual increase of 42,810,890 dollars and a monthly rise of 2,026,710 dollars according to the Comptroller of the Currency.
Washington June 4 The Mount Baker quadrangle near the Canadian boundary in the Washington forest reserve will soon start topographic work. Robert Muldrow of the Geological Survey will lead the project and oversee field teams.
Washington Rural Route No 1 is ordered to begin August 1 at Kerby in Josephine County Oregon serving 492 people and 110 families as a new postal delivery route.
Comparative figures for May 1907 show receipts of 57,488,012 and expenditures of 45,?12,800, yielding a surplus of 8,575,212. The fiscal year’s eleven month surplus stands at 65,050,003, up from 6,162,578 a year earlier by nearly 59,000,000. May expenditures exceed May 1906 by about 3,100,000.
Secretary Taft states policy to reduce garrisons in the western army posts. He says cavalry will not be removed from Fort Snelling and that troops from Fort Ausint Boine and Keogh are kept due to absence of Cuba forces and need to concentrate squads at Fort Assiniboine and Keogh.
Worthless Washington June 5 The Forest Service requests release from temporary withdrawal of 3 600 000 acres in Norton Bay Alaska. Land would be restored to public domain after finding it unsuitable for National forest purposes following careful examination.
Washington reports John C Capers of South Carolina named acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue ad interim. He will serve until December 1 when Pearl Wight of New Orleans becomes Commissioner. Capers is a member of the Republican era Committee from South Carolina.
Forgey a strike breaker for United Railroads was fatally shot at Van Ness avenue and Turk street by Special Officer W J Blomberg who fired in return after Forgey opened fire on pursuing strike sympathizers. Ironworker Thomas Stack was shot in the leg. Forgey lies dying at Central Emergency Hospital as service resumes with 600 workers and 150000 daily passengers.
A Texas jury convicts Waters-Pierce Oil Company of Missouri for violating state anti trust laws and entering Texas by fraud. It is fined 1 623 900 and receivership and injunction actions are filed. A new trial motion is noted as the case moves toward federal courts. The temporary injunction is set and hearing for receivership is June 8.
William D Haywood fell suddenly ill in Boise on Saturday, forcing a court adjournment in the murder trial of ex Governor Steunenberg. Judge Wood recessed until 1 30 PM, then again until 11 oclock today as Haywood sought treatment and party to the case waited for his return.
Washington June 4 Secretary of the Interior restores to the public domain lands withdrawn in 1905 under the Yakima irrigation project. The areas include multiple townships and ranges in the 8 9 and 25 ranges with sections 1 to 36. Settlement awaits a 30 day delay prescribed by publication.
In St. Petersburg a special Holy Synod session tried five priests who refused to attend the Douma session that passed a resolution congratulating the Emperor on escaping a life plot. Letters showing their refusal to join radical factions were read, provoking outrage among traditional church leaders. Severe disciplinary action is expected.
Consumers faced beef price rises Saturday by 2 to 6 cents a pound due to a clash between packers and livestock dealers over government inspection costs after cows and heifers were not paid for yet. The advance came after packers lifted prices by about 1 dollar a hundredweight on beef carcasses Friday.
News from Oran reports that forces backing a throne pretender in Morocco overwhelmed and killed the al tan’s uncle. Two Kaids died and 800 women were captured in the engagement. The report highlights the decisive stance of the pretender’s troops and the heavy civilian toll.
In Boise Idaho June 4 twelve jurors are sworn to hear the Haywood case with the indictment read against him Moyer Pettibone and Simpkins tied to the Caldwell crime. Haywood’s illness earlier sparked visible coloring as the indictment was read while his wife and daughters watched.
A San Francisco grand jury filed a formal complaint with District Attorney Langdon charging Chief of Police Jeremiah F. Dinan with wilful and corrupt misconduct in office. The case centers on alleged attempts to influence jurors in the mayoral extortion trial and Dinan's pledge to shadow potential jurors to keep improper individuals from serving.
The prolonged seamen strike nears end as Captain Lapere informs Minister of Marine Thomson that deserter prosecutions are dropped and navigation companies will reinstate officers and men. Naval committee promises pension improvements, leading to an immediate cease in the strike.
A Shanghai dispatch reports revolutionaries surrounding Swatow and Amoy are killing officials burning offices and occupying towns. The Swatow Taotai withholds rebel losses to avoid foreign intervention. The market is flooded with American goods with 10 000 pieces shipped back to New York.
Beef prices across all grades are set to increase with higher costs for steaks and roasts. A policy requiring incoming cows and heifers to be sold only to major Chicago packers after mortem inspection is blamed for ongoing deadlock between commission men and packers, likely delaying resolution.
The steamer Isly carrying a crew of blue jackets could not depart Bus day as its engines refused to operate. All troops are confined to barracks, kept ready to suppress disturbances.
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