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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
3
A scattered digest notes fires in Big Timber Montana and a destroyed town area, copper and wages implications, naval and military movements, indictments and convictions in Pennsylvania, a Milwaukee paymaster gold loss, labor strikes and railway issues, railcar and automobile news, and international tensions involving Morocco Spain and China. Names and places include Rabla port, Butte Montana, Havaris, Cheyenne, San Francisco, Barcelona, and Hakid.
War den Frank Conley and assistant John Robinson were severely wounded in a Sunday morning attack by three convicts led by George Rook and Hayes. Conley killed two assailants and wounded a third as the group attempted an office confrontation and escape plan. One attacker fled and was captured later. identity withheld pending investigation.
Washington March 10 Richard L Humphrey engineer in charge of the governmental laboratory warns that fire traps exist in nearly every village and town and many large cities He urges laws to prohibit occupancy of structures not of the highest fire resistant type especially for schools theaters and other large gatherings He notes Europe spends less on firefighting and more on fire resistant buildings estimating U S fire losses could drop from 740 million to 26 million a year if conditions matched European standards
Tokio reports reliable figures on Japan's navy showing 150 vessels totaling 288,242 tons before the war and 204 vessels totaling 515,082 tons now. The data indicate Japan now fields more than twice as many battleships as at the war's start and reflect a substantial expansion in fleet tonnage.
A brutal cold wave hit the Northwest with St. Paul at four degrees below zero at 8 am, while North Dakota values ranged from 4 to 26 below. The crest stretched from South Dakota to Winnipeg and temperatures rose slowly later in the day.
Lisbon reports that the Pekin government asserts the seizure happened on the high seas and not within Portuguese waters, arguing no law violation by Portugal.
Washington reports on Fulton challenging the Interstate Commerce Committee over railroad rates and Wikingle's vote delay. Debates touch currency bill timing and subcommittee plans. Also covered are Pacific coast defenses funding and a Lilley submarine inquiry with Hobson testimony.
Washington March 12 The senate committee on military affairs reported favorably a bill authorizing extra officers for the army The bill would add 651 officers distributed as 36 colonels 54 lieutenant colonels 90 majors 162 captains 144 lieutenants and 126 second lieutenants
President Roosevelt asks the Senate to pass a special law extending for one year the time to reinstate those proven innocent after the Browneville riot. He notes the Senate committee found charges unfounded and supports quick action. Senator Heyburn wins Senate approval to survey all public land in Idaho Oregon Montana and California. He argues current practice delays development and surveys, citing settlers reluctance on unsurveyed land.
In Washington on March 11 the house advanced the post office appropriation bill despite protests by Chairman Overstreet. An amendment by Goebel of Ohio granting $1,200 salaries to letter carriers was adopted, with an extra $26,000 for clerks in third class offices and $15,000 more for contracts.
In Washington on March 11 Senator Bailey of Texas criticized the Aldrich financial bill on the Senate floor. He said he had never before seen a public man with such a mixture of good and evil, praising Roosevelt for some acts but noting that he often follows with a foolish move that turns praise into censure.
Washington reports the senate ratified six of the Hague conference treaties with no opposition. Final reports on the Brownaville affair are due tomorrow from the military affairs committee. Senator Warner will present the majority view supporting the president’s discharge of a Twenty-fifth Infantry battalion for shooting incidents involving black soldiers.
Washington March 10 the house resumed consideration of the post office appropriation bill. Amendments were in order but the measure on 11 pages disposed of had undergone no material change. Hamilton of Michigan defended federal control of corporations and backed the president while Small of North Carolina and Finley of South Carolina opposed higher ocean mail service pay as ship subsidy.
The senate discussed Frye joint resolution to require materials for the Panama canal be carried in American bottoms only. Frye urged the measure citing cement needs and that foreign ships would block domestic participation. An amendment by Foster to limit the restriction was accepted. Memorials for Rep Adolph Meyer of Louisiana were adopted as both chambers adjourned.
Washington March 7 Senate post offices and post roads subcommittee heard the savings bank bill pushed by Carter Knox and Burkett. Postmaster General Meyer outlined his views noting flexibility to reuse provisions from Burkett and Carterville while backing a plan to place funds with national banks at an interest rate to pay depositors two percent and cover expenses.
Washington March 0 Republican leaders including Roosevelt Cannon Beveridge Payne Dalzell and Sherman approve a tariff revision plan. An extra session will follow the current congress with a bill to reduce high schedules and equalize others. A tariff commission plan is dropped and data gathering during summer recess is urged by Sherman with broad support.
Pekin reports Japan delivered an ultimatum to China through the Tatsu Maru affair. The ship detained near Macao is claimed to carry arms for Chinese revolutionists. Japan seeks the ship and cargo's restoration, full indemnity, and an apology for lowering the Tateo Maru flag, with no mediation and a swift reply expected.
Federal health officers report rats infected with disease in nearly every district of San Francisco last week. Suneet and Richmond districts are immune, North Bed and Western addition see the highest infection. Walls and floors in affected buildings were fumigated. extra workers and new gangs will be organized to eradicate rats within 30 days.
Washington March 7. A portion of today’s House session was devoted to private claim bills, with the rest given to eulogies for the late Representative Slemp of Virginia.
Western Australia lawmakers insert a tax bill amendment offering a $60 exemption for each child up to five per taxpayer family. The sparsely populated state with about two people per square mile seeks higher birth rates by this incentive.
The Pacific conch members of conureas report that only seven Japanese, not laborers, have entered the United States this year, signaling the effect of new emigration rules. There is concern some laborers may have entered via Mexico, which is negotiating similar regulations with Japan.
An airogram from Lieutenant Gherardi aboard the Yankton indicates search for Fred Jeffs on an unnamed Galapagos island failed. The message says the Yankton will reach Acapulco tomorrow but mentions no sighting of Jeffs.
Paris announce a world aeroplane challenge offering a $20,000 annual prize. The winner receives $3,000 plus a cup, and future races require distancess equal to twice the previous year's winner. The trophy stays with the country of the winner's nationality.
Columbus March 9 partial report cites overheated furnace as fire cause at Collinwood School, killing more than 170 children. State wire material says three deputies investigated the fire and its origins.
The California Supreme Court unanimously refused rehearing for the San Francisco bribery grant cases. It upheld the appellate ruling that the Schmitz Ruef indictment was defective for not alleging Schmitz as mayor and that the alleged unlawful means to withhold liquor licenses was not shown. The decision undermines Ruef's guilty plea and bars further extortion indictments, potentially freeing Schmitz on bail after eight months in jail.
Washington reports a remarkable wireless relay from Pensacola to the Atlantic battleship flotilla. The transmission traveled from the Gulf of Mexico across Texas and parts of Mexico before reaching the fleet, with Admiral Thomas confirming the fleet’s position aboard the Minnesota at 8 p m.
The battleship fleet reached Mare Island via wireless contact of 2,600 miles. The Maine from Evans fleet sent the message to Mare Island's wireless station, the first coast to receive warship communication. The link was brief as other stations interrupted the connection.
Dr Em ma Merritt executrix of Adolph Suire estate received approval to use 47000 dollars in life insurance proceeds for reconstructing the Cliff House in San Francisco. Attorneys Bowie and Mayer opposed, arguing heirs should control spending decisions while supporting rebuilding plans.
In Canton on March 10 a large gathering challenged Japan's demand to release the Tatu Maru. Prominent figures urged China’s sovereignty and adopted a resolution for a boycott of Japanese manufacturers if the ship and cargo are confiscated.
An uprising at barracks in Caracas last night resulted in the death of the commander. Port reports the mutiny failed with a number of soldiers involved and subdued.
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