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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1907
Page
7
A chaotic week across the continent sees investigations into officials and calls for railway reforms. Resignations, court actions, and party clashes amid labor disputes, a major rail fracas, and financial probes shape an unsettled political landscape with widespread mobilization and conflict.
President William H. Canniff of the Nickel Plate line critiques Roosevelt era policy as harmful overall and urges railroad regulation tied to conservation. He argues the nation must seek balance, warning a future swing back will affect progress and possibly delay growth by years. He cites historical shifts when public approval faded and emphasizes cautious hero worship.
Governor Folk met with police commissioners in Jefferson City after a marathon overnight briefing on graft. He heard from policemen and detectives about irregularities and a supposed alliance between the Metropolitan Street Railway and the police force, with officials noting delays in aiding accident victims.
New York reports a rapid American industrial push into the Far East with Japan buying steel rails cars and locomotives from the United States for Southern Manchuria railways. Over twelve million dollars have been spent on railroad supplies and contracts worth millions are pending as ships carry American steel and iron to Manchuria for rapid railway construction.
Missoula Montana May 21 thieves blew open the county treasurer vault in the courthouse but fled before taking any money. The vault lies about 76 feet from the county jail and the blast was heard by the jail inmates who were unaware of the burglary at the time due to deputies handling other arrests.
In Salt Lake City on May 21 a peace society meeting led by Governor Cutler gathered prominent Mormon and Gentile clergy. A committee was formed to draft a plan to extend pacifist work among Gentiles and Mormons in Utah and address international controversies.
Pittsburgh May 21 In a ten day popular subscription drive members of the Young Women's Christian Association report a building fund totaling over 900000 with a separate endowment fund of 200000 from H C Frick and others.
Paulino D. Preciado, editor of a Brownsville Mexican newspaper, testified before the Senate Military Affairs Committee about the Brownsville shooting that left Frank Natous dead. He described seeing several uniformed Negro soldiers fire as Natous was attempting to bar a court-gate, with Preciado wounded.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will proceed with New York investigations into E. H. Harriman without awaiting the outcome of the general inquiry into Harriman lines. A final decision on Harriman’s refusal to answer questions may take a year or more, with appeals likely to higher courts. Proceedings start late this month or early next, as Commission lawyers finish Standard Oil arguments in St. Paul.
Senate Military Affairs committee quizzed three Brownsville police officers over the Browneville affray. Policeman Victorianio Fernandez recounted hearing the shooting and locating the dead bartender at the Till man saloon, but he said no soldiers were present that night, contrary to earlier sworn testimony about being chased by two negro soldiers.
Washington reports Union Iron Works ceased work on the cruiser California and the cruiser South Dakota. California is 99.6 percent complete with minor turret work and finishing. California, sister to West Virginia, had a contract price of 3.8 million dollars, keel laid May 7, 1902, launched April 28, 1904.
The National Association of Manufacturers urged tariff revision and new treaties after debate on the tariff committee report. From a poll of the association’s members, 66.5 percent favored immediate revision, 20 percent held a stand-out view, and 8 percent believed revision was not yet due.
Mrs. John F. Stevens says her husband has not been offered the presidency of the Northern Pacific by James J. Hill or anyone else. She notes Wall Street originated the report and that Stevens has three offers under consideration, none tied to the Northern Pacific presidency.
The Department of Justice sent a pardon warrant to the White House for John L Lennon the marine private at Governor's Island serving a year for desertion. Lennon is the nephew of former pugilist John L Sullivan whose intercession helped secure clemency.
Washington May 26 postmasters appointed Oregon Mayville Laura B Mc Connell replacing M S Thomas Ruth W Scovill replacing Molly Irwin Washington Columbus Milan Robinson replacing K T Stark Pe Ell George H Dodge replacing J G Dunlap Piedmont John J Cunnen replacing N N Bell Rural free delivery carriers appointed for Washington routes East Spokane route 2 Frederick L Hugill carrier S J Payne substitute Spokane Bridge route 1 William F Galloway carrier Wallace Galloway substitute
The State Department today received a dispatch reporting Greece to loan 10,000,000 francs before Easter holidays to equip refugees arriving from Bulgaria and Turkey for starting new lives in their homes.
Mrs Isa bella A Case once called The Woman in Blue was arrested in Washington on a charge of insanity and sent to the House of Detention for examination. The 40 year old woman had previously attracted attention by trying to see the President at Oyster Bay last summer.
The total U S coal production in 1906 reached 414,080,681 short tons valued at 512,610,744 dollars. Pennsylvania produced 200,546,084 short tons while West Virginia displaced Illinois to become the second largest coal producing state.
President and Mrs. Roosevelt return to Washington after a vacation at Pine Knot the country home of Mrs Roosevelt arriving in the city at 845 p m Wednesday night indicating a quiet end to the holiday period with the First Lady at the private residence.
In Washington on May 22 the government faces difficulty honoring the presidents order to pardon John L Lennon on condition of reenlisting a full term in the Marine Corps. Lennon, nephew of John L Sullivan, is currently serving a desertion term.
The State department announced that Thomas J. O'Brien of Michigan will become ambassador to Denmark in September upon Luke E Weight's retirement. A successor for O'Brien has not yet been chosen.
The Interstate Commerce Commission held a hearing on petroleum and its products freight rates from Ohio and Pennsylvania to St. Paul Omaha Sioux City and Sioux Falls. The complaint argues that current tariffs are excessive and unreasonable.
A cable from Honolulu to the Marine Hospital Service reports two deaths from plague and one new case of the disease yesterday in the city.
San Francisco reports show prosecutors plan to seek Schmitz surrender to a special elevator to face up to 70 indictments accusing him of participating in supervisor bribery and crooked deals. Ruef's grand jury testimony allegedly confirms his involvement.
Chicago May 20 Zion City faced turmoil after Judge Landis recognized Deacon John A. Lewis as legitimate successor to Dowie ousting Wilbur Glen Voliva. Letters from Voliva supporters call him demagogue and traitor. Rumor says Voliva could not summon more than a dozen followers for an exodus.
Major Edwin H Conger former ambassador to Mexico and minister to China during the Boxer trouble died at his Pasadena home last Saturday after a week of weakness. Physicians gave no hope of recovery in the final 24 hours. Chronic dysentery caused the death and he was 64.
Prosecuting Attorney Koelech concludes after investigation that reporters interviewed Harry Orchard solely to obtain news. The report exonerates all parties connected with the interview from improper motives in the Stelanenberg murder case.
Members of the railroad telegraphers order meeting in Minneapolis organize the Order of Railroad Telegraphers Dispatchers Agents and Signal Men. The group protests the regular body’s move to reinstate L. K. Marr who was expelled for alleged irregularity. Over 100 attendees.
A medical report from Samara and the Turgal Steppes in Asiatic Russia notes a large share of scurvy cases involve children. Since January 15 the officially registered cases have averaged 107 daily, with current figures several times higher.
Crisis 15 reached all building as 60 000 men face unemployment if contractors stop work in San Francisco. Builders Exchange calls a Wednesday meeting to discuss suspending projects until conditions normalize amid car strikes labor troubles and a tightened money market. Loans called in interest up to 8 percent. Heney and Spreckels delay clarifying statement after committee resignation.
May 21 report says Mexican troops are being moved to the Guatemala frontier along the Pan American Railroad. Details on purpose or numbers remain limited to official circles. The Tampico gunboat dispatch to San Jose de Guatemala was countermanded, while its minister to Guatemala remains in Guatemala City amid regional unrest.
Navy dispatch reports Ensign Alfred T. Brisbin shot himself in the lung during a dispute with Santiago police. He had been drinking with sailors from the Tacoma, risking a court martial. Brisbin, a 1903 Annapolis graduate born in Idaho, remains in Santiago.
Tacoma May 21 Reduced rates over the Northern Pacific to Middle Western cities were to be made but the Interstate Commerce Commission refused to approve the lower fare. It is unclear if cheap tickets remain only temporarily or for the summer. Oregon Short Line and Union Pacific agents say transportation is now on a one fare plus $10 round trip basis to all Middle Western points.
A telegram from the Octoberists congratulates the Emperor on the thwarted regicide plot. The group’s second national convention opened in Saint Petersburg. A formal communication about the plot is ready for publication awaiting the Emperor’s approval for gazetting tomorrow morning.
Madrid May 21 Queen Victoria due to many duties has abandoned nursing the Prince of Asturias and a nurse has been secured from the province of Banta At to care for him.
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