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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
2
The 1908 Republican convention nominates William H. Taft on the first ballot after eight hours of stirring speeches and rousing demonstrations. Theodore E. Burton of Ohio leads the nomination roll with deafening cheers as Taft builds a decisive total and finally secures 702 votes.
North German Lloyd agents ban gratuities for baggage transfer at Cherbourg causing dockers to refuse handling Paris passengers baggage for the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. Sailors were hired to move the baggage and avert delay.
A Baku dispatch says four Russian gunboats entered Enzeli on the Caspian, but confirmation is lacking. The foreign office has no definite advice from Tabriz on Persia, where the situation shows few encouraging signs amid ongoing anarchy.
The Republican national convention completed its slate with James S. Sherman of New York chosen as vice president, amid towering cheers and sweeping crowds. Speaker Cannon supported Sherman as the Illinois delegation’s nomination he spoke with sweat gleaming, amid a sea of flags and a fervent crowd. The final vote tallied 816 for Sherman with minor scattered votes for others, triggering a roar as delegates and gallery alike celebrated the choice.
London papers and weeklies debate President Roosevelt's nomination of Secretary of War Taft. The Daily Chronicle calls Taft a sacrifice for policy, while The Daily Graphic labels him an American dauphin, noting Napoleonic dynastic legitimacy under the Stars and Stripes.
Berlin dispatch reports Secretary of War Taft nominated for presidency with Emperor William informed through the German embassy. Official circles reacted pleasantly to the news though editorial comment was not yet published.
New York June 17 Hearst shows a net gain of 100 votes in the recount of the 1905 mayoralty returns before Justices Lambert Nine hundred thirty six boxes have been examined Hearst has gained 27 votes There are 1012 boxes yet to be examined
Two thousand Union Pacific Railroad employees were placed on full time yesterday after a period of short time work since January 1. Union Pacific headquarters said other departments cut back a few months ago will be expanded about July 1.
Hermiston reports Uma til a project dam nearly complete and distribution nearly finished. By weeks end most workers depart as irrigation prepares to water 20000 acres. Chief engineer J T Whistler has left for Portland to open an office. Secretary Garfield may visit July 1 to inspect projects and aid settlers.
Newport and Lincoln County advance toward a new high school for graduates as the county court orders funds for Newport and Toledo to start courses immediately. The final location will be decided by a popular vote in two years amid a recent surge of development and new buildings in Newport.
Grants Pass reports rapid tomato industry growth since last year's cannery opening. Farmers plant on idle land with five to six foot rows, expecting 20 to 40 tons per acre and $10 per ton for canning. Harvest runs August to November with careful pruning and racks to prevent rot. net profit per acre estimated at $200.
Government forestry expert Dr Hawley and H G Van Dusen visited the Walluski district to inspect logged land suitable for farming if stump removal is affordable. One stump containing four cards plus roots may yield at least 15 dollars in turpentine, with other stumps in the area expected to show similar returns. Dr Hawley will test stump samples at his Clatsop mill laboratory after receiving them in a few days.
More than 100 La Grande taxpayers sign a petition urging a trial artesian well to secure future water supply. Wells proven in the valley. a previous O R & N Co. well and a hillside well near town show promising results and potential lower costs than mountain water.
University of Oregon trainer Bill Hayward will study in Yale summer school this summer. He will learn training methods and gym equipment, inspect Eastern institutions, and supervise Dan Kelly and likely Forrest Smithson for the Olympic games as he prepares the American team to London.
Eastern Oregon wool owners plan the largest sale next Thursday in Ontario. The M. Company will place 2,500,000 pounds of wool on the market amid rising prices since Yale sale. Most Malheur and Harney county clips are stored in Ontario as sheepmen expect good returns.
An area expects at least 200 tons of cherries to be shipped this season as new orchards come online. The operation will need about twice the picking and packing crew compared with last season to handle the volume.
Portland market prices list wheat, barley, oats, hay, dressed meats, butter, eggs, cheese, poultry, fruit and vegetables. Notable figures include club wheat at 88 per bushel, red Russian 86, barley feed 25 per ton, oats No 1 white 27.50 per ton, timothy hay 17 per ton, and Oregon eggs 17 4 18 per dozen.
One hundred eleven teachers will graduate from the state four normal schools as the term closes. The executive board recommended 102 graduations. February saw nine Monmouth graduates. Drain 14, Weston 21, Ashland 28, Monmouth 39 graduates. total Monmouth graduates reach 48 including February. Monmouth received no appropriation from the legislature last winter.
Pendleton Oregon The first suit filed in Oregon against the Oregon Railroad and Navigation company under the recent law allowing shipper damages for failure to supply cars was filed in Umatilla county circuit court. Plaintiffs Martin and Riggs of Milton claim they lost $6916.50 last fall after ten days of written requests for cars were ignored.
President French of the Weston State Normal says if progress continues, the school could be self supporting. with 500 students instead of 200, dormitory rents and fees would cover costs, making maintenance cost free to the state.
H. W. Polen completed the sale of a 160 acre ranch near town to Robert Stark for four thousand dollars. The transaction records indicate North Powder as the locale and weather conditions noted in the report.
The Chicago Republican convention opened at noon with an audience estimated above 14 000. Delegates heard famed orator Juline Caonur Burrows as the gathering moved into the important work of selecting a presidential candidate. The day featured speeches and quick credential, platform and organization committee actions for the battles ahead.
In Chicago a subcommittee of 13 nears final draft of the anti injunct ion plank after a long session. Senator Long backs Wade Ellis draft while Taft forces claim momentum. Cannon era leadership at Union League Club seeks to block the plank as the full committee and convention approach.
The national good roads congress in Chicago votes to push a good roads plank in both Republican and Democratic platforms. Secretay Taft praised, with Timothy Woodruff and Arthur G. Jackson voicing strong support. A Denver meeting is set for July 6 ahead of the Democratic convention.
Three dozen patrons gathered on West Thirty third Street near Broadway watched a dramatic police raid on a gambling house believed to cater to guests from several uptown hotels. Detectives blocked all exits while managers and patrons were taken to the station in patrol wagons. twelve arrests were made.
Secretary Taft said a detailed report from Governor Magoon on Cuba is satisfactory regarding the February transfer of the island to Cuban authorities. He noted the complete handover will occur without friction.
A typhoon off Kagoshima sinks hundreds of fishing boats and drowns 850 crew. The Kagoshima governor sought relief supplies from the Sasebo navy yard to aid survivors and coastguard operations.
The Amorican motor car in the New York to Paris automobile tadG moves through Nortechinsk. The Goroan car left at 9 86 morning as part of the morning progress report with expected route details and timings.
Chicago June 18 The Republican platform committee adopted a Taft faction plank on injunctions in labor disputes by a 44 to 16 vote. The committee also approved a statehood plank for Arizona and Mexico, signaling no expected floor fight at the convention. The vote list included many states and territories, with some results unofficial due to secrecy.
Chicago reports that Major Jonathan P Dolliver is to be Secretary Tafts running mate on the Republican ticket. The decision follows import conferences despite protests from Town Republicans. Dolliver is chosen to wage the campaign against W J Bryan in the pivotal Midwest.
Chicago June 18 second Republican national convention day features a Roosevelt scare and Lodge speech. Delegates vote to seat Taf delegates largely as a committee report, easing open fight and boosting unity. More than 700 delegates represented in one column, with party leaders signaling smooth procedures and Southern representation concerns.
An agreement in Chicago on June 18 curtails nominating and secon speeches for president candidates. It specifies only nominating speeches will be made for each candidate, ending the long list of speeches that have been announced. Theodore E of Cleveland and Geosse A of California will deliver the secrets speeches.
Fifteen men filed from the council chamber this morning in a staged protest against the Republican National Committee for failing to keep the city in the convention. Some laughed, others scolded as they left after the quorum was not reached.
New York June 18. Dire at Lake Erie & Western and Cleveland, Cincinnati & Chicago & St. Louis companies omitted their annual dividends on preferred and common stock. Last semidividends paid were 8 and 1 percent, while current rates were not declared.
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