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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
3
A chaotic digest highlights incidents from Edison to Argentina, mine explosions in Mexico, graft in Hight, and political shifts. Mentions about wireless systems, railroad wage fights, anti bank dynamite plot arrests, and battles over treaties and suffrage pepper the page.
The Petersburg police operation against a large terrorist plot earned city praise for thorough methods. Secret services and detective contacts abroad were used to monitor Russian emigrants in New York Paris and Switzerland. Two hundred plainclothes officers executed precise actions with few confessions obtained. Several arrestees are linked to aristocratic circles. A vigilant watch continues for remaining conspirators.
A letter signed Black Hand threatens to blow up the smokeless powder stores at Iona Island unless married men discharged by January 1, 1908 are rehired. The letter, mailed from Haverstraw, warns of destruction of magazines housing 3,000,000 pounds of powder, with marines guarding approaches since the threat emerged.
Washington notes from the sixtieth congress with senate and house actions. Indian appropriation bill passes in the Senate. Army pay raises and canteen limits debated in the House. Currency legislation and Aldrich bill discussed by Owen and others.
In Washington on February 27 Owen of Oklahoma demanded that five civilized tribes be declared dead and fought Curtis of Kansas over tribal citizenship in the Indian bill debate. The exchange marked the first Senate confrontation between two lawmakers of Indian ancestry. Owen’s motion to call the tribes the late five civilized tribes failed, with only his vote in support.
Spring Valley New York February 25. A pair of excited horses pulling a splintered wagon pole charged through the streets in the early hours causing a grade crossing accident. Nine members of prominent families were killed or seriously hurt with four instantly dead and two dying on the way to Hudson County Hospital Hoboken New Jersey. Three others remained in serious condition at the hospital tonight.
Representative Lilley of Connecticut introduced a resolution asking the secretary of the navy to report the current physical condition of the United States government s submarine torpedo boats. He cites that about a dozen submarines purchased from Holland Boat Company are largely out of commission and that the Octopus failed navy acceptance due to its dilapidated state.
In Washington on Monday February 24 senators discussed ocean mail subsidy and currency legislation. Gallinger opened in favor of boosting the merchant marine while Depew supported the subsidy. Simmons of North Carolina and White of Maryland criticized the Aldrich currency bill as White refused to back any measure. The session also continued consideration of the criminal code revision with Gallinger detailing merchant marine benefits from improved mail to South America.
Edison to be treated at Manhattan hospital after operation on left ear last night. Dr Arthur D Deall performed the middle ear abscess opening. Outcome described as wholly successful with a prompt recovery anticipated.
The armored cruisers Colorado and Pennsylvania arrived at the navy yard for dry docking and repair. The Colorado will receive a new main battery of four eight inch breech loading rifles. Eight additional warships will be repaired, aiming for completion by April 26.
Washington reports two speeches in criticism of the Aldrich currency bill in the senate. The bill was moved to unfinished business. A bill revising US criminal laws passed after Culberson amendment penalizing improper disclosure by officials affecting soil product markets. Lodge resolution asks for visa Venezuela correspondence on alleged wrongs to Americans.
Washington observers note the committee on rules was overruled by its chairman on the house floor. The army appropriation bill of 85,007,666 was discussed with Hull defending provisions and Slayden denouncing military extravagance while Holiday urged higher enlisted pay. Hamilton pushed tariff revision and Washburn favored loosening Sherman anti trust restrictions for merchant organizations.
Washington February 22 Senator Porter McCumber read Washington farewell address before a large Senate gathering. The Indian appropriation bill reports 9 825 820 dollars an increase of 1 610 128 over the house total. Louis A Coolidge nomination to be assistant secretary of the treasury ordered reported favorably by the Senate finance committee.
Parle reports a main water pipe under Tuileries Street burst last night flooding cellars in side streets. The torrent doused fires, stopped a dynamo at a large hotel, and left the building in darkness.
Copenhagen reports that Russia has abandoned plans to fortify the Aland islands and that an entente is expected to proceed. The note comes amid ongoing pressure from other powers and diplomatic circles.
In Washington on February 28 Dalzell a leading protectionist delivered a thorough defense of the Republican party and its policies praising the protective tariff system and noting its role in making the United States a leading manufacturing nation. The army appropriation bill was read for amendment but not concluded before adjournment.
Benito Legarda and Tablo Ocamype el Leon, recently appointed resident commissioners, arrived in Washington to represent the Philippine islands in Congress. They visited the senate committee on the Philippines and were taken to the senate floor as interested observers. The senate did not act on the house joint resolution authorising payment of the commissioners salary.
Heflin Alabama offered a Jim Crow car amendment to the DC street railway trackage bill. He argued separate white and black coaches solved Alabama’s race problem and would do so in Washington. The amendment was defeated 140 to 0. The bill provides universal transfers on cash fares or six tickets for 25 cents and funds street railway access to the new union station.
Washington on February 27 reports that Senator Knox introduces a postal savings bank bill. It would pay 2 percent interest on all deposits and place savings in national banks where accumulated. Depositories would set interest rates by the postmaster general and secretary of the treasury, with individuals firms or corporations limited to 500 dollars per account.
A Washington State Grange campaign advocates denatured alcohol as a light and fuel source. The message touts kinder impact on fuel costs, cleaner burning, and new distilleries to convert farm waste and starch-rich crops into heating and lighting fuel, with government licensing for production.
The Idaho Experiment Station announces the formation of an agricultural club by students in the Department of Dairying at the University of Idaho Moscow. The group aims to boost the agricultural college via the Idaho Student Farmer publication inviting readers to join, with first issue in a week or ten days and free initial copy.
The recipe lists ingredients for mincement including beef, apples, lasses, sugar, wine or elder, raisins, spices, nutmeg, butter, and melted lard as a preservative. It specifies scalding, sealing in glass jars or packing in an earthen jar with lard to store until use.
Washington February 25 The U S Supreme Court rejected railroads and recipient corporations claims that changes to the Elkins Act and Hepburn amendments nullified penalties. The Minnesota case fined Great Northern $1000 each for 15 violations tied to concessions to W P Devaraux Company for shipments of oats and corn in 1905. Justice White announced the decision affirming lower courts.
During target practice at Magdalena Bay the U S cruiser Maryland faced a deadly fire in the eight inch gun screw box. Seaman J J Donnelly signalled to lower the ammunition car and King with Green aided, extinguishing the fire in twenty five seconds to prevent a repeat of last year’s fatal explosion that killed Lieut Goodrich and 13 shipmates.
Los Angeles officials anticipate changes as a federal law restricting hours of labor for certain railroad workers takes effect within days. About 140 telegraph operators are needed in the LA region, with the Santa Fe likely hiring most. The railroad may have to close some offices temporarily if enough staff cannot be secured.
Topeka Feb 25 On the Santa Fe railroad 486 new operators will be required to comply with the federal nine hour law with the Gulf lines excluded. About 60 are needed on the eastern grand division. Notices posted at Newton shops say employees need not report until Monday March 2. About 200 men are affected.
Black Hand Society notices mailed and posted to frighten Italians in the Seattle area and mining town Black Diamond. In Black Diamond last Friday night J Vitero was shot at three times while returning home. one bullet pierced his left arm and another cut his coat.
Fabulous Strike at the Happy Hooli claim near Rawhide Nevada produces assays showing values up to 79 600 per ton. Ground purchased by S V King a Boseman banker.
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