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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
3
Summary of diverse early 20th century notices. Topics include France’s 1910 budget at 21 8 million francs, a Mexican shot in Arizona, oil land ventures in California, and a Seattle steamer with gold. Other items cover Japanese and Hawaiian disputes, bone graft surgery, rail and port news, labor and warship tensions, fires, heat, and economic changes across the US and abroad.
Ottawa faces a surge of questions over the new American Payne tariff as business groups urge government action. Lumber and pulp wood sectors cheer Quebec moves to raise stumpage fees and restrict exports on government lands, while coal and wheat remains central to anticipated reciprocity talks.
Paris reports Jose J. de Paul the Venezuelan special representative to Europe was recalled by telegram as the protocol with co concluded. He says he is stunned by Gomez government actions and blames interference by a few groups for the downfall of Castro and the accusations of treason. He vows future support for the regime he helped establish.
Immigration officers on the Seattle wharf uncovered nine Chinese smuggled coolies plus silk and cigars in the Great Northern liner Minnesota. Inspector Keagey fell through a floor hole landing on naked Chinamen. Bags of silk and Manila cigars were found, suggesting hidden smugglers.
One of the West’s most unique roundups begins tomorrow at Ronan on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Western Montana. The Pablo herd of buffalo will be corralled and driven to the Ravilla stockade, loaded on special cars, with many finest specimens headed to the Canadian National park and others to Western parks.
A Europe dispatch reports a fierce engagement at Djakoviteh near Uskup with about 10 000 Albanians clashing with 12 Turkish battalions. Turkish artillery repulsed the Albanian assault, marking heavy fighting in the region.
Brigadier General Harry H. Bandholts, chief of the Philippine constabulary, on a tour of inspection in Jolo, will proceed to Davao Maland to view the mutiny scene. The insular government vows to make an example of the mutineers.
The Senate adopted a 40 dollar per ton duty on print paper replacing the house rate and other amendments on wood pulp and print paper await action. Bailey income tax amendment to be considered tomorrow. Possible postponement if a unanimous agreement fails. Art objects over 20 years old retained for free list. Starch industry protected with one cent per pound duty on nonfood tapioca and sage. Crude potash and related chemicals placed on free list.
Sen Brown of Nebraska leads debate in the Senate over freeing wood pulp and print paper from duties. He faces Aldrich Hale Frye Lodge and other leaders as Aldrich proposes raising the duty from one-tenth to two-tenths of a cent per pound, about $4 per ton, while the Dingley law set $60 per ton and the House cut it to $2.
The Senate adopted the Philippine free trade provision by a 42 to 28 vote after defeating several amendments. Six Republicans joined Democrats against the finance committee plan. Aldrich outlined the committee substitute for the house tariff schedule, including a graduated zinc zinc duty, and most committee recommendations as amended were finally adopted.
Senator Burkett of Nebraska denounced the finance committee for changing its stance on tobacco imports from the Philippines and warned of a vote of no confidence. Aldrich noted amendments to curb free cigar and filler tobacco imports, while Borah urged Philippine independence. Wood pulp and print paper duties were discussed as a $44 per ton compromise between House and current law.
On Monday June 4 the senate focused on sugar amid the finance committee substitute for the tariff bill. The discussion touched tobacco interests in Connecticut and an amendment allowing Connecticut tobacco for wrappers in the Philippines helped ease concerns.
A fragment notes continued discussion on a bill titled rit as of Saturday June 12 in Wahington with reference to prior passage and subsequent considerations.
Orders from the revenue cutter service detain the steamer Nanti coke and the tug Dispatch. The Nanti coke and Dispatch are held at Franklin Virginia and Norfolk respectively. Their New York agents say they are bound for Maracaibo Venezuela but deny filibustering claims.
Washington reports that Senator Tillman’s opposition is the sole hurdle to Robert T. Devlin’s renomination as United States district attorney for the Northern District of California. Tillman wants to pursue the Perrin case, though a Senate judiciary subcommittee is convinced Devlin has no evidence to substantiate subornation of perjury in that trial. A favorable committee report is expected Monday.
Justice Department assigns two agents to study the June 15 compromise between American Sugar Refining and Pennsylvania Refining, examining possible Sherman Act violations and the conditions under which the deal was made.
The State Department issued an official statement expressing interest in the foreign loan for the Hankow Szechwan-Sen railroad. It notes New York bankers are deeply involved and hopes for a satisfactory agreement among American and German British and French financiers.
Spanish minister at Washington Senor don Ramon Pina, in office since 1906, will have a farewell audience with President Taft on June 16 at 2 30 p m. He is named under secretary of foreign affairs and sails for Europe June 24 to assume his new duties. His successor will arrive about July 15.
Mutineers from the Second Company at Davao in Mindanao seized control at night, wounded a native officer, and killed an American named Laas. Loyal natives and constabulary reinforcements relieved the besieged and pursuit by detachments began. Acting Governor Forbes to confer with General Duva in Manila on continued pursuit.
From 75 to 100 dead and 100 injured in the Southern France quake. Great suffering due to bread shortage and lack of essentials. Ruins hinder rescue. villages St Cannat Rognes Lambas heavily damaged. wounded trapped. survivors in tents. Soldiers toil to free victims amid torn streets and collapsed homes.
Londoners discuss looming conflict between Britain and Germany with fatalistic calm. The atmosphere centers on war talk in political and social circles, amid nervousness and speculation that a confrontation is inevitable. Harry Selfridge expresses unease about the outlook and past bombardment fears. Germany aims to rule the seas as it does the European mainland.
The national board of food and drugs will hold a hearing July 6 on the use of soda potash ammonia alum and other aluminum salts in foods and their health effects. Testimony from supporters and opponents will be heard.
The Department of Justice announced that a number of documents relating to transactions among Adolph Segal the Real Estate Trust company and the American Sugar Refining company have been obtained and are under examination. Attorney General Wickersham is personally attending to the case.
Gifford Pinchot chief of the forestry service who vanished from Washington has resurfaced at the Ohio residence of ex Secretary of the Interior Garfield. They are co authoring a historical review of the Roosevelt administration.
J B Jenkins of Oklahoma City Oklahoma brother of W H Jenkins of the Southern Pacific at Portland is expected to become commissioner of Indian affairs Francis E Leupp is current appointee The Pacific Northwest delegation is understood to support him
Washington reports lumber production in 1908 dropped 17.3 percent from the preceding year. Output fell from 40,256,154,000 feet to 33,? Wait. Correction: From 40,256,154,000 to 38,289,369,000 feet. The Census Bureau notes a notable decline in total wood supply.
Iain N. B. Easton of Stillwater plans to file articles of incorporation to form a company aimed at colonizing American blacks in Africa. The project seeks government aid and intends to acquire land from French and British authorities to transport African Americans and offer homes as incentives.
A registered mail bag carrying money and securities valued at 56000 disappeared while en route from Los Angeles to Bisbee Arizona. It is unclear if the bag reached the First National Bank of Los Angeles or the Bank of Bisbee.
A hurried grand jury returned indictments against 17 men involved in a nine thousand worker strike. The actions followed disclosures from the search of the Jiji newspaper offices.
In Honolulu on June 15, M Negoro, editor of Jiji, filed a complaint with Japan alleging his rights as a Japanese subject were violated by Territorial Sheriff William Henry who raided the Jiji office and seized papers without due process. The dispute threatens a legal action for 500000 dollars as tense conditions persist with police posted at the station and Japanese workers remaining wary amid strikes.
In Norfolk on June 15 authorities uncovered end ammunition packed in piano boxes, part of a 15,000 Mauser weapons consignment shipped from New York to St. Louis and back to Franklin, labeled as pianos for a voyage toward South America. The filibuster steamer Nanticoke and tug Dispatch were nearby, with Washington orders to seize the vessels if needed.
Gov took possession of the unfinished Capitol after breaking through a locked door. The project has cost nearly 1,000,000 and is only about half completed, fueling long standing political contention and graft accusations against legislators.
Vancouver June 15 A local teacher led a search party for her brother Ralph Jennings after a six hour trek over rough mountains to reach him at a Capilano hotel. He is suffering a fractured leg and was found at a drop in the mountains.
The British steamer Winnebago arrived in San Francisco as rescued Japanese travelers reach safety after a perilous voyage. The ship completed their crossing on a calm, clear day in June, signaling a successful rescue operation at sea.
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