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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
7
A compact digest of world and national items from floods in the Midwest to political moves in Chicago and Washington. Notable mentions include stock and railway shifts, Turkish and European affairs, the Oregon railroad express cuts, and advancing weather and disaster updates across multiple regions.
The article reports extreme turmoil in Turkey with estimates of 25 000 killed in Adana and many more in surrounding districts. Nations deploy warships and marines to quell disorders as refugees flood Latakia and Alexandria, while relief efforts race to reach besieged towns and villages.
Lisbon reels from a Friday quake with 39 dead and 100 injured. Outlying towns Benvento Samosa and Santo Estevan are destroyed. King Manuel and ministers deploy aid including 2000 blankets 100 tents and £100000 for relief as hospital trains bring casualties.
Missoula Montana April 27 The Northern Pacific prepares to resist Harriman advances west of Missoula in the Clearwater country Idaho A party of 20 NP engineers from Portland led by William Mayer arrived and left with supplies likely heading for the Lolo river survey along the line once chosen for a Missoula Lewiston right of way The Bitter Root region sees competing NP and Union Pacific parties active for weeks
Secret service agents seized thousands of dollars in counterfeit coins at a New Rochelle house once used by three alleged forgers and a woman arrested on Saturday. The loot includes about $1,600 in $5 United States silver certificates and an Italian counterfeit note, signaling an international touch to the scheme.
The Standard's Constantinople correspondent estimates 2000 men fatally wounded in the capital with heavier losses among the Constitutionalists who faced the opposing forces in open battle. At surrender time the sultan was accompanied by the grand vizier the war minister and two close heirs of Mohammed Rechad Effendi and Yussif Iezedine.
It is understood the American cruisers North Carolina and Montana, which left yesterday for Turkish waters, will after the Turkish troubles be ordered to Manila via the Buey canal and join the Pacific cruiser squadron.
In Montroae Colorado on April 27 President Taft will receive a formal invitation from the Gunnison Tunnel association to attend the opening of the government irrigation project. The exercises will be held in Gunnison.
In Washington on Friday April 30 Senator McCumber urged free lumber imports arguing conservation and national interests over a tariff. He warned a lumber tariff could force wage cuts as South production would be decimated. Senator Gore cited lower wages in Pocahontas mines. others rebutted by noting high Wyoming coal wages.
Washington reports the Senate spent Thursday April 29 in general tariff discussion led by Rayner of Maryland and joined by Nelson of Minnesota Hale Carter McLaurin McCumber Elkins Aldrich and Gallagher. They argued about revenue protection for industries and lumber duties with claims of joker rates and forest protection debated amid accusations of benefiting trusts and consumers.
In Washington on April 28 the senate debated the lumber tariff with Simmons of North Carolina urging retention as revenue. He argued lumber costs reflect labor share and oppose reductions while accusing anti lumber groups of bias. Brown of Nebraska pressed for a constitutional income tax, suggesting court views might shift. Painter urged sending the resolution to the judiciary committee.
Washington April 27 Bailey spent nearly three hours defending the constitutional validity of an income tax amendment to the tariff bill. He cited cases to argue legality while being challenged by senators. Scott spoke on the tariff's South impact Gore denounced the protective tariff and Bailey questioned direct taxation definitions.
Washington April 29 Ellwood C Hughes a Seattle lawyer of20 years has been tendered by President Taft a newly created Federal judgeship in Washington state He has served as president of the Washington State association of the Seattle Post and of the Seattle School board He formerly practiced in Spencer La
On April 26 in Washington Senator Bailey of Texas denounced the protective tariff as unfair and argued it takes money from one man to aid another. Debates with Aldrich touched immigration and labor protection as Bailey planned to tackle income tax legal issues next. Senator Overman proposed a $12 head tax on each immigrant entering the United States.
Secretary Bal linger names 157 176 800 acres in Oregon Washington Utah Wyoming New Mexico Nevada Colorado Montana as within the act. About 7 000 160 acres are in Oregon and 3 576 960 in Washington with entry diagrams sent to local land offices.
The American Society of International Law considered a resolution urging President Taft to act to halt Armenian massacres. The memorial from Boston University Law School President Ion was referred to the society’s executive committee. Porter chaired. Robert Bacon objected.
Washington reports heavy discussion among American officials about Sultan Abdul Hamid seeking asylum in the United States. The exiled ruler is rumored to have vast wealth invested worldwide and a private yacht at Constantinople ready to sail, commanded by Americans he trusts.
Senator Bourne was told by the engineer department chief that the next year's estimate will include 1 900 000 for immediate Cefilo Falls canal use and 2 600 000 additional in a continuing contract. The project is estimated to total about 5 000 000.
The Mount Or sanitarium in Oregon secured the Alaska contract to care for the territory's mentally ill for the coming year at 27.50 per patient. The bid faced scrutiny over adequacy and staffing, with concerns about sufficiency and responsibility raised.
St Petersberg dispatch reports Russia promises to send troops into Persia and protect Americans as the Saeco Sprit 3.4 Riddle notes assurances from the government. Cabled today the State Department received confirmation of Persian theater actions and safety measures for U.S. nationals.
F A Welch leads the event with many fine livestock exhibits from across the country. The Shorthorn cattle show promises to be one of the greatest in the United States. John W Groves of Chicago notes the American Shorthorn Breeders Assoc has secured $2500 in cash premiums and $10,000 in cups cash and medals from breeders associations to entice exhibitors, complementing the fair's classifications and prizes.
Police quell fierce bargain riot in Williamsburg as rival five and ten cent stores near Be ay and Suydan streets draw crowds before 8:30 am. About 8 000 women packed Broadway forcing entrances and many fainted amid the crush. mounted police restored order using clubs.
Turkish forces in Constantinople surrender following a night of heavy fighting. Sultan Abdul Hamid remains at Yildiz Kiosk with ministers as constitutionalist victory reports confirm the palace troops resisted until dawn.
A huge heap of gold valued near 81 million dollars is shown in a pyramid-like stack in front of Williams' office amid state tax actions. The Pullman Car Company faces back taxes totaling about 60,291 dollars over two years, contesting the state’s tax authority and awaiting court rulings.
Governor General James F. Smith of the Philippines plans to depart Manila for Yokohama and then sail to the United States aboard the steamship Minnesota. He has been granted six months leave and indicated he did not wish to return to his duties in the Philippines. Rumors say President Taft might appoint W. Cameron Forbes governor.
John Powers, among the men pardoned by Governor Wilson of Kentucky, reveals his real identity and abandons an alias in a move tied to the clemency action reported in the April 26 coverage.
The Water-Pierce oil firm in Texas reportedly pays a record penalty of 52 million dollars after a Saturday settlement. The action marks one of the largest fines in the sector, reflecting ongoing regulatory scrutiny of the company.
Harriman and Hill railroad traffic officials in Chicago study a unified freight-rate scheme from the Middle West to interior Pacific Coast points. Prompted by the Interstate Commerce Commission Spokane rate decision, they seek a transcontinental plan acceptable to shipping communities and the commission.
Constantinople reports the deposition of Sultan Abdul Hamid seems settled as Mohammed Rechad Effendi is poised to be proclaimed ruler. A Senate and deputies caucus plans to press abdication under ecclesiastical law. Abdul Hamid, 65, is described as gray haired, educated but inexperienced, and seen only from street scenes since the July revolution.
In Salt Lake City on April 27 the government equity suit against Harriman and Western roads moves to depositions. Special assistant to the attorney general Sylvester G. Williams arrived and many witnesses have been subpoenaed. Evidence is expected to take about two weeks. Attention centers on the Salt Lake line known as The Clark road.
Caracas reports circulated via Port of Spain claim Castro left a fortune in gold buried in Caracas. The tale links his alleged lack of funds to his haste to return to Venezuela and notes negotiations between the Venezuelan government and a London syndicate over mateh and salt monopolies once controlled by English company.
Women in California face a likely end to their tenure as 28 of the 67 county superintendents may not be reappointed under upcoming election law changes. The shift would leave 28 serving women unable to continue in office.
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