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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
3
A condensed weekly roundup lists events from politics to industry. Headlines mention Oregon, Chicago graft rumors, opium limits in Shanghai, and U S naval plans. Farther notes cover rail, finance, and wartime diplomacy with varied international and domestic items.
Spokane report details a solo bandit who boarded the westbound Oriental Limited near Bonners Ferry Idaho and held two mail clerks at gunpoint. He rode 109 miles to Spokane, rifling registered sacks for three hours and 40 minutes, wounding a finger and leaving a blood trail. Bloodhounds traced the scent to a car line downtown.
In San Francisco on March 17 Police Chief Biggy stripped Maurice Behan and John Byatt over graft on the Barbary coast. Dive houses brothels saloons and gambling joints were protected by police for profits, landlords complained protection money ruined occupancy, and the trap of marked coins caught the two men. The cases mirror Ruef and Schmitz in law and tone, and authorities note no crime under current rulings despite clear extortion.
Harry Orchard, self confessed murderer in the Steunenberg assassination, will be in Canyon county district court on his 42nd birthday to hear a death sentence. He rejected a not guilty plea and refused a lesser degree, declaring I am guilty and am ready to take the punishment.
In St. Petersburg the Slovo notes the US fleet’s return as sensational as its Pacific voyage. It says peace fears fade as the display of American strength, plus Japan’s prudence and Britain’s good offices, maintain balance. Novoe Vremya adds the cruiser’s voyage provided a useful public examination of the American navy.
A Port au Prince dispatch reports serious disturbances in Hayti with several killed in street fights and many arrests of prominent men. Rumors of summary executions circulate though not yet confirmed at filing time.
H Gary chairman of the United States Bree Corporation urged stockholders of American Steel Foundries to support a reorganization plan at a Jersey City meeting. The statement came during discussions on restructuring the foundry trust.
In Washington on March 20 the senate passed the ship subsidy bill authorizing subsidies for 12 to 16 knot steamers plying to South America the Philippines Japan China and Australia. The measure limits subsidies to 2 dollars per mile for 12 knot vessels and 4 dollars per mile for 16 knot vessels and adds port-stop and funding caps. Debate also covered life saving service pay raises and heated criticism of President Roosevelt over disclosure of corporate information. The finance committee moved to remove railroad bonds from national bank security and to retain limits on circulation retirement. Washington March 17 western senators won a key victory as the Aldrich currency bill lost railroad bond provisions. The president backed western concerns after discussions with Aldrich.
In the Senate La Follette resumes his Aldrich currency bill speech asserting new information supports charges that bankers and financiers sparked recent financial stringency. A large Democratic turnout contrasts with fewer Republicans as interruptions occur. He plans to continue Monday after two and a half hours of remarks and questions.
Washington March 19 After spirited debate over abolishing 17 of 18 pension agencies the house kept intact the pension appropriation bill carrying 150 869 000 the largest sum ever authorized by this measure The house by 86 to 139 vote backed the appropriations committee and left unchanged its recommendation for one general agency Bills were passed authorizing harbor lights in Wilmington harbor California authorizing timber cutting lumber manufacture and forest preservation on certain Indian lands in Wisconsin
Senator Rayner of Maryland announced the death of colleague William Pinkney Whyte to the senate. After adopting the usual resolutions the senate adjourned in honor of the late senator.
In Washington on March 18 the pension operation bill discussion extended four hours in the House of Representatives with topics spanning politics, finance and trusts while the chamber adjourned at 4 24 p m in memory of late Senator William Pinkney Whyte of Maryland.
The Senate confirmed John McCourt of Pendleton as Oregon district attorney in a sweeping vote with no dissent. His commission will be prepared immediately and mailed tomorrow. he will take the oath upon receipt and then assume full charge of the district attorney’s office.
At the White House meeting chaired by President Roosevelt, the advisory council and officers of the National Congress of Mothers heard a letter from Education Commissioner Brown endorsing the movement to use public school buildings for meetings to extend the schools' influence.
Washington reports no executive session allowed the District Attorney nomination of John McCourt to be confirmed awaiting a Wednesday vote. A judiciary panel authorized reporting the nomination favorably while a separate panel narrowly found all bills to curb state police power over liquor regulation unconstitutional. Fortifications funding falls at 38 million, seen as war risk by Japan and marking the largest wartime appropriation since 1898.
Representative Burton of Ohio filed a minority banking and currency committee report opposing the Fowler currency bill. He says passage is neither practicable nor desirable now and does not discuss the Aldrich or Williams bills.
In Washington on March 14, a postal savings bank bill was drafted for Senate presentation next week by the Senate committee on post offices and post roads. The sub-committee’s final meetings with Postmaster General Meyer in an advisory role produced a composite measure from bills by Senator Carter, Senator Burkett, and Senator Knox.
New York reports immigration statistics from steamship lines showing a continuing low influx of aliens while departures to Europe rise. For every 560 immigrants arriving, 147 foreigners leave the United States.
Washington announces the resignation of J. H. Edwards assistant to the secretary of the treasury in charge of the financial bureau. L. A. Coolidge will take charge after Edwards resigns, having accepted the New Amsterdam Bank role as it suspended during the money stringency.
Portland reports the worst storm of the winter with heavy rain and wind, widespread floods, and power outages. The Oregon Railroad and Navigation line is blocked by a major landslide at Wyeth, halting east and westbound trains for over 46 hours. Hood River residents faced darkness as the Uma Ulla and Willamette rivers rise, with 1.82 inches of rain in 24 hours and 2.82 inches in the latest 24 hours. Storm warnings persist as rain continues and winds reach 62 mph, threatening further damage across British Columbia and coastal ports.
Elma Washington reports heavy continuous rain in the Chehalis valley with the Chehalis river rising and expected to reach its highest level in years. Flood waters sweep creeks and rivers, promising a major flood across Chehalis county, with logs liberated from gravel bars ready to reach Grays Harbor booms.
Fire likely started by overloaded electric wires swept through the Colorado Fuel and Iron mine complex at Sopris five miles west of Trinidad. It consumed the coke washer tipple engine house and chemical laboratory, causing an estimated loss of 150000 dollars and leaving about 300 workers unemployed after the blaze on March 16. The office was saved after desperate fighting.
In Tokio on March 16 a settlement of the Tatsu affair was announced. China concedes all Japanese demands and will purchase the army and ammunition aboard the Tatsu. The Japanese flag will be hoisted on the vessel as a Chinese warship fires a salute amid relief over the resolution.
Berlin dispatch says the Emperor sent personal congratulations to President Roosevelt on the fleet arriving at Magdalena Bay ahead of schedule time.
The Haytien government and France clash as Port au Prince faces threats of a massacre of white residents. France and Britain plan joint action with the Destrees expected to aid refugees from Gonaives and St Marc. President Nord Alexis refuses to permit refugee departures, prompting fears of further clashes and possible naval demonstrations.
Giuseppe Alia, condemned for Father Leo Heinrichs murder, attempted escape from Denver county jail at 8 30 today. He slashed a cleaning trusty with a razor blade, then rushed to flee but was pursued and overpowered by the trusty and Deputy Warden Carpen.
Washington March 17 The house will again take up the pension appropriation bill this session under an agreement made before yesterday’s adjournment. The measure carries about 150 million dollars the largest sum ever in a pension bill. Representative Langley of Kentucky argued for pensionable status for certain Kentucky militiamen.
The German Admiralty instructs the cruiser Bremen now at Curacao to proceed to Port au Prince Haiti to aid the German minister for protection of German subjects and other foreigners.
The Japanese steamer Tatsu Maru, seized by Chinese customs at Macao for carrying arms and ammunition meant for Chinese revolutionists, was released today.
Malta reports interest in an American fleet round the world voyage. If the fleet visits Malta a reception will be arranged by military authorities due to the absence of the Mediterranean fleet from June to October.
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