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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
7
A condensed digest notes disputes in Cuba and Greece, shipping rail orders, strikes in New York and Chicago, and political reckonings. It reports a fatal steamer disaster, riots at Butte, jury actions in New York, rail safety debates, volcanic eruptions, and looming international tensions with Japan and the United States.
One dead and thirteen injured as strikers and supporters clash with strikebreakers in San Francisco. A test run of Haven passenger cars triggers a mob attack with bricks and missiles, guards fire, and police arrest nineteen strikebreakers while mob violence continues. The United Railways plans another attempt to run cars tomorrow.
The North Coast Limited of the Northern Pacific was held up near Welch’s spur 18 miles east of Butte. Engineer James Clow was shot dead and Fireman James Sullivan wounded in the arm. The robbers fled down the mountainside leaving a telescope grip full of giant powder on the tender. Officers pursue with fresh hounds as the search resumes.
Denver May 8 through officials of the department of justice here certain persons in a state farther cant have surrendered to Assistant United States Attorney General Burd the patents for and deeded back to the government voluntarily between 1000 and 2000 acres of valuable coal lands in Routt county Colorado for which nearly 100000 had been offered them the probable value being two or three times that amount this was done after careful consultation with eminent counsel.
In San Francisco a May meeting of hundreds of telephone operators shows waning enthusiasm for the strike. Unless linemen join the action the company is expected to have nearly full force at the switchboards within days. A linemen committee met President Scott seeking intercession.
In dense fog at Rosby's Rocks twenty miles east of Wheeling West Virginia on the Baltimore and Ohio line the New York Chicago express No. 7 collided with an eastbound freight. Four railroad men were killed three seriously injured five passengers slightly injured. The engine baggage mail and express cars were demolished while the passenger coaches and sleepers escaped damage.
Chicago hodcarriers join bricklayers on strike in a broad labor action. Officials predict a speedy settlement as the combined workforce rises toward ten thousand or more.
In Washington May a senatorial group aims to control the next Democratic national convention. The movement is ant Bryan in tone and secrecy surrounds preparations. Judge Gray of Delaware is the favored presidential nominee, with plans expected to firm up in days pending unforeseen events.
A Shanghai consulate dispatch reports a Liangk Kiang viceroy requests thanks to the United States and government for generous famine relief gifts. Chinese officials in the region express similar gratitude. The army transport Bufford’s cargo handling is underway, with Red Cross wires pledging an extra 1000 pounds for famine relief.
Charles E. Keene of New York met with Assistant District Attorney Purdy to discuss the watch trust probe. Keene claimed American watches can be bought cheaper in Europe and that foreign dealers are offered lower prices than American ones. He showed watches bought abroad for less than U.S. prices.
Judge E H Farrar of New Orleans says in a letter to President Roosevelt that the United States has full constitutional power to govern railroad corporations. He calls railroads creatures of the nation and argues they fall under federal rule for regulation and protection from local prejudice. The letter urges federal standards for taxation by states and rights to sue in federal courts.
Ambassador Takashi of Seattle has consulted with Japanese army bases over the Far Northwest situation. He seeks to verify that Oregon and Washington businessmen are not hostile to Japan and will visit Seattle and Portland in a few weeks for on site inquiry. He will attend General Kuroki's reception then depart for home via New York and Boston in about ten days.
Representative Jones reports assurances from the U S Geological Survey director that a formal investigation of artesian water possibilities will proceed. The area, Gold Creek valley near township 12 north range 24 east, shows promising artesian prospects from preliminary work and will be studied to establish all facts.
May 9 Washington officials expect Mexico to cut diplomatic relations with Guatemala. Guatemala’s minister in Mexico would receive passports for withdrawal while the American minister in Guatemala plans to return home. Philip Brown, secretary to the legation, will handle Mexico's interests in Guatemala City.
A May 8 dispatch to Minister Toledo reports another assassination attempt on President Cabrera. A mine was placed near Cabrera’s mansion with plan to destroy him at a vulnerable moment. the device was discovered before use.
The Interstate Commerce Commission issues a first opinion in a case by the Society of American Florists alleging the United States Express Company's rate on cut flowers from New Jersey to New York City was unreasonable. The rate rose from 60 cents per hundred pounds to $1 in July 1906. Commissioner Lane says the rate could be reduced to 60 cents.
Washington May 7 Commissioner Ballinger of the general land office asked Secretary Garfield to assign two business experts to duty in his bureau. They will assist in developing reforms and improving the service, focusing on mail files and accounts to boost efficiency.
May 8 report lists poetmasters appointed in Oregon and Washington. New Pine Creek sees Benjamin F. Griffith named vice H M Fleming while H M Fleming resigns. In Washington Lamar Albert B Gross replaces M L McNelly, John J Rezek named regular and Samuel P Soule substitute. Free delivery routes updated with Royas Cowles regular and Whitney H Cowles substitute on route 2 in Wenatchee Washington.
The adjutant general issued orders placing Major General Wood in command of the East Department at Governors Island, relieving Major General Grant who moves to command the Lake in Chicago, and relieving Brigadier General Carter.
United States attorney Henry M. Hoyt of the Second Judicial district Alaska confirms his resignation tonight in Seattle. He hints at possible future government service but denies knowledge of any plan to prosecute alleged Washington land frauds. His successor has not been named, though assistant George L B Grigley is viewed as likely selection.
The cruiser Tacoma departed Santiago on Navy orders and has sailed to Guantanamo to avert further friction after the recent sailors police collision there.
Captain Robert E. Noble, assistant surgeon, is relieved from duty at Fort Casey to be stationed at the Isthmian Canal commission after arrival, and will then report to Washington. First Lieutenant John R. Bosley will assume as assistant surgeon at Fort Casey.
At 2 pm yesterday the president pressed a button at the White House to open the Actors' Fair held for the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. The event benefits actors and kicks off in New York with the fair stages.
Treasury report details available cash balance of 265 million dollars in coin and bullion 90.5 million in certificates and 48.3 million in other securities with additional figures not fully shown in the excerpt.
Awards Carrying Contract. Secretary Garfield awarded the Seattle to Alaska supply route contract for the coming season to Captain Michael White of Ballard, Washington, for transportation to Forts and schools in Alaska.
Alvin McMahon was today appointed register of the land office at Hailey Idaho marking a key personnel change in the western land administration. The announcement comes from Hailey confirming his new role at the Idaho office.
Washington May 6 official information reached the Interstate Commerce Commission of the cancellation of a traffic agreement signed June 18 1903 between the Southern Pacific and the San Pedro Los Angeles amp Salt Lake railroad. The abrogation is deemed highly important as it may involve restraint of trade and possible Sherman act prosecutions. The Salt Lake road is bound to keep rates for 99 years without SP consent and to refrain from northward extensions. The action follows California’s new anti competitive contract law and came in a letter from R S Lovett New York general counsel for the Southern Pacific.
Grand jury testimony by U S treasury officials links $225,000 in boodle from United Railroads to Abe Ruef Mayor Schmitz and city supervisors. Witness Leach says Thornwell Mullally paid Ruef $5,000, with more indictments possible against traction trust leaders.
London citizens fear for St. Pauls as the southwest tower leans and cracks appear. The City corporation and London County Council clash over a planned sewer under the tower. Lord Mayor Treloar defends safeguarding the cathedral while Sir Benjamin Baker backs the plan with professional assurances. A protest meeting at Guildhall is being arranged with the lord mayor likely to preside.
Mexico reports Guatemala refused to extradite Joe Maria Lima and Colonel Bore linked to General Barrillas’ assassination. The cabinet debated severing diplomatic relations with Guatemala as talks continued. Foreign Minister Mariscal said an official position may be announced tomorrow.
The iron workers strike has paralyzed most ironworks foundries and shops in the city. Employers expect to declare for an open shop this week, while a bakery strike looms as the Bakers union met at midnight to push for higher wages and possibly an eight hour day.
A London merchant who just returned from Japan warns that speculative crises may become common in Tokyo if the nation does not sober up. He notes Japanese companies and syndicates afloat in the year ending January carried a total capital of 700 million dollars.
Telegrams from Salina Cruz suggest Guatemalans attacked the Mexican lighthouse at San Bertí on the west coast, with reports corroborating the incident from Salina Cruz.
San Francisco faces tensions as United Railroad plans to resume with non union crews while 2000 union workers strike. Police militia and General Funston assume command. armories guarded. telephone and ironworkers strikes deepen strain. Union leaders warn a clash could hurt their cause and potential government intervention looms.
W L Park general superintendent of Union Pacific warns in the Wyoming Tribune of a larger coal famine ahead. He says Hepburn bill limits deliveries and retailers relying on rail coal may face shortages unless they stockpile this summer. The railroad plans to store coal but will not sell it this season.
A May 7 storm across Northern Texas caused at least three deaths and many injuries with extensive property damage. Telecommunication lines were knocked out, hindering details. In Port, a major village in Lamar County near Paris, the storm carved a 200 yard wide path.
A San Diego cable reports the steamer President, leaving Philadelphia March 23, passed San Diego yesterday in an attempt to break the Cape Horn around record. If accurate, it would complete the voyage in about 46 days, with arrival at San Francisco due tonight or Wednesday morning.
During a riot at the Blige Iron and Steel plant in Coonnessville Pa a Black strike breaker Benjamin Carter was stabbed in the back. Two Black men were arrested for carrying firearms as patrolmen and state troopers were fired upon while white workers clashed with strikebreakers. Mills had been closed since April 18 and resumed after several cars of Black workers arrived from Pittsburgh.
Mexico City May 7 diplomat Jose Alegaria denied reports that Mexico has severed relations with Guatemala or recalled its minister. The secretary called the rumors false and insisted ties remain intact.
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