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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
3
A fragmented report notes varied international and domestic events. Mentions of elections, deportations, railway concerns, naval incidents, and political figures appear alongside chaotic, jumbled phrases and inconsistent details.
Commander Robert E. Peary readies the Roosevelt for another attempt to reach the north pole. He faces a July departure and a $25,000 funding shortfall that could halt the expedition. An auxiliary ship will accompany to Etah, with six scholars proceeding north and returning by September.
Flood damage blocks Northern Pacific east from Butte with 600 feet of track failed near Jefferson Island and two Great Northern trestles out near Basin. Officials fear months to restore Montana line and warn of ongoing meltwater risks as warmer weather approaches.
In New York on June 4 the recount of ballots before Justice Lambert opened 29 boxes showing Hearst gaining 16 votes. Seventy-seven boxes counted overall. Hearst lead rises to 124. Justice Lambert asks Governor Hughes to seek special pay for jurors as their hardships grow during the nine week trial.
The Maine and Alabama, designated as a special service squadron, departed San Francisco bound for Hampton Roads with a plan to pass Honolulu Manila Aden and the Suez Canal. Captain Giles B Harber will command and Secretary James T Garfield will ride as guest on the first leg of the voyage.
In Bakersfield on a Saturday night a street car was held up near the city outskirts. Conductor Frills was robbed of 41 by two masked men. one jumped aboard, pulled him to the ground, while the other guarded with a gun. The car continued without the passengers noting the attack.
News from City of Mexico reports bandits attacked a pay train en route to the 68 Grandes mine near Balsac, Guerrero. Of the four escorts, three were killed and one wounded. Four thousand dollars was stolen and Rurales pursue the highwaymen. The mine is owned by an American company.
Senator Aldrich, chair of the Senate Finance Committee and the general treasury commission, plans two sub committee meetings at the Plaza hotel in New York to outline tariff and currency work. The currency session may last days, with the tariff panel expected to set tasks for government experts.
The monitor Florida will be pierced beneath its waterline armor two weeks after a heavy gun test. A new fighting mast design and a water tight bulkhead are to be tested by a torpedo fired on Saturday June 13. Secretary Metcalf invites Secretary Taft to witness the test.
Moscow envoy to Tokyo, Malevsky Malevitch, shared views in a Moscow newspaper interview. Administration officials report the Russian foreign office approves the positions and seeks to Lavage peaceful relations with Japan. The ambassador emphasizes Russia's treaty of commerce and fisheries accord as foundations of peaceful policy.
The defense in the Hyde Benson land fraud cases contends it has finished presenting evidence apart from handwriting experts. The trial could go to the jury within a week. San Francisco witnesses testified for Dimond, Schneider recalled interviews with Agent Holsinger of the General Land Office in Tucson, and described his role in Oregon land titles for Hyde.
Washington report notes Senator Bourne pushing his second elective term effort while a Washington Star cartoon portrays him as a banjo playing troubadour under the White House window with Roosevelt and Taft smiling at a Chicago telegram. Also, William R. Wheeler is sworn in as assistant secretary of commerce and labor.
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf announced the two new battleships authorized by Congress will be named Florida and Utah. The next battleship to be authorized will bear the name Wyoming.
The Fort Keogh military reservation in Montana has been deemed useless for military purposes and placed under interior department control. June 11 report notes the transfer from military to civilian administration.
Miss Ethel Roosevelt travels from Washington to West Orange New Jersey to serve as bridesmaid at the marriage of Miss Georgianna Harding Fare and Mr Fletcher H. Sibley.
Booker T. Washington arranged a conference with President and Secretary Taft to discuss Liberia's plea. Liberia's representatives say England and France encroach on their domain and seek U S support to preserve territorial integrity.
President Samuel Gompers denies AFL attacks on courts and vows to push a platform plank in Chicago. He argues organized labor supports court integrity, criticizes the abuse of injunctions, and notes federation delegates will meet in Chicago during the Republican convention.
The internal revenue department will prosecute alleged infractions nationwide. Seizures were made Thursday at two local drug stores for selling cigars without proper stamps as the tops of stamp affixed boxes were removed, indicating non payment of taxes and possible forfeiture to the United States.
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf designates Captain Charles T. Perkins Commander Stacy Potts Naval Constructor John D. Beard Lieutenant-Commander Oscar W. Koestner and Lieutenant Earl T. Jesop to inspect the Shawmut and Tremont for Isthmian canal commission use. The ships lie in Pacific waters awaiting purchase for transport to Panama.
The Begg family from New York City, including Miss Helen Begg, Miss Aimstast Begg, and Rodencke Begg, are admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Miss Begg is the twenty seventh woman admitted, with Belya Lokwood among the earlier twenty six, ranking first.
Washington dispatch notes the interstate commerce commission may not render its ruling before July 1. Weeks of work remain as efforts to expedite the decisions continue. A simultaneous announcement across all Pacific Coast lumber rate cases is proposed since the issues are essentially the same.
Washington June 2 The armored cruiser Tennessee accident killed four men and injured several after a steam pipe burst off the California coast. A board of investigation appointed by Admiral Sebree will thoroughly examine the cause. Admiral Sebree has wired a report with essentially the same details as dispatches.
Rear-Admiral Robby D. Evans arrives in Washington and heads to his Lake Mohonk summer home to enjoy time with children and toy boats on the lake. He has drawn much attention since returning from San Francisco after circumnavigating the Atlantic and departs in high humor.
Secretary Root will depart Washington June 20 for several weeks of training at a training establishment and then proceed to his farm near Utica for the remainder of the season.
A massive tornado swept Southern Nebraska and parts of northern Kansas Friday evening killing at least twenty one people and injuring many others. towns like Byron and Courtland report fatalities. Fairfield suffers extensive damage to buildings and three churches. Bridges washed out and communications cut as trains halt.
Missoula Montana reports a 33 day rainstorm ended when sun broke through on Saturday at 6 pm. Rivers fell from peak floods but railroad service to the east remains disrupted. Bridges and communications were severed isolating three city districts, with three large homes swept away but dam structures holding. Damage to farms and city losses run into thousands as the crisis shows cautious improvement.
Great Falls Montana reports the Missouri River valley flooded beyond records with five deaths. Dams, farms, railroads and industry suffer millions in losses as the river rises higher. Chateau and Belt face severe inundation with bridges washed away.
McLeod Alberta June 8 Canadian Pacific bridge at West McLeod swept away Friday night St Marys bridge between here and Lethbridge wrecked Canadian Pacific pumping station swept into the river Browket bridge on Crowns Nest line expected to give way Mail freight and passenger traffic halted and falling Farms for miles inundated houses floated away massive losses anticipated
Three Victoria Machinery Depot Company shops were destroyed by a Saturday evening fire. The blaze began about 8 o clock, causing estimated losses of 180000 dollars and leaving 140 men unemployed. Insurance coverage stands at 30000 dollars. Fire likely started in the moulding room. night watchmen were not posted as usual.
A tornado 12 miles west of Durant Saturday night damaged about a dozen farmhouses. Accompanying hail and storm caused about 150000 dollars in losses with several injuries reported, none fatal.
Washington June 9 No general increase in freight rates is likely in the near future. Railroad leaders at a New York meeting said an increase now would deepen freight stagnation and hurt revenues. They reported improving railway business and rising freight and passenger revenues in the last month. Some officials warned stockholders need protecting, with increases or wage cuts only possible after October, if at all. The Interstate Commerce Commission cannot approve rate hikes without due hearings.
June 9 North Topeka, Kansas faces rising Kansas River water, expected to peak near 28 feet. Current 26.9 feet threatens city waterworks if it rises two feet more. Residents evacuated by boat patrols as main street floods from Union Pacific to Soldier Creek. Train service nearly halted amid debris flowing from the tie plant.
Juneau report notes F. L. Underwood promoting Chicago trolley system closed a deal in New York for the Ebner mine at 1,500,000 with George Bent handling. The new company will install 200 stamps immediately and 200 more next spring. The mine, one mile from Juneau, has produced steadily for seventeen years and was owned by B M Berends, William Ebner, C W Young and eastern associates.
Reports from Friday night’s storm in Southern Nebraska indicate a higher death toll than first reported with as many as 25 or 26 killed. About 50 people are seriously injured and monetary losses may reach 400000. Eight towns including Geneva Fairfield and Carleton suffered major damage.
New York on June 9 reports Goldman, Sachs & Co. arranged a $1,000,000 gold shipment to Germany. Geidelbark, eketneloner & Co. took $600,000 of that movement, totaling the current export of gold to Germany to date.
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