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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
7
Diverse items from explosions in California to political moves, business news, and international affairs fill the page. Reports include an ice panic after an explosion in Redding, efforts to advance aviation and telegraph telephony, inquests, fleet policy, court outcomes, and imperial matters with figures like Taft and Roosevelt noted amid local incidents and civic updates.
Nov 17 reports a fatal clash between Jim Deckard a negro desperado and local officers after a fight at the St. Louis San Francisco station. Deckard shot Sheriff Robinson and was killed as a mob fired on his home. his body was cremated amid exploding ammunition.
Pekin report states Empress Dowager Cixi died at 2 AM on Sunday after directing the government since 1401. The death follows the emperor’s passing noted Saturday and Prince Pu Yi, aged five, named heir and throne successor per edict. Foreign legations alerted. troops deployed for potential unrest amid royal transition.
San Francisco reports say Detective Burns secured a rambling statement from Haas about alleged attempts to inflame his resentment toward Heney. Burns plans to reveal Haas statements from the day of his death, while prosecutors warn disclosures may not implicate any conspirators.
Missoula Montana November 17 The arduous two month effort on the Flathead reservation to round up and corral 250 bison of the Pablo herd bought by Canada has failed No shipment to Canada will occur this year The enclosure at Ravalli proved insecure allowing the herd to roam freely on the reservation.
A large fire destroyed five buildings of the Indiana state reformatory and most of the Indiana Manufacturing company plant at Jeffersonville across the Ohio river. Loss is about 250000 dollars. No deaths. 1300 inmates were locked in cells as firemen fought the blaze.
New York November 16 United States court to hear the case to dissolve the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. John D Rockefeller is named to appear as a witness with United States Marshal Henkle empowered to serve. Rockefeller reportedly will testify willingly.
The U S Department of Justice will apply to the Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari after the Chicago circuit court of appeals refused a rehearing in the Standard Oil case. Attorney General and government lawyers conferred all day and will seek review when the court reconvenes November 30.
Postmaster General George Von L. Meyer reported a postal deficit of 16.9 million dollars for the last fiscal year, the largest in U.S. history. He proposed a parcels post on rural routes to achieve self support and wipe out the deficit, noting 1908 receipts rose by 7.49 million versus 1907 and October 1908 gains at New York and San Francisco post offices.
A. F. Specht of Seattle on behalf of the Pacific Coast Lumber Manufacturers association told the Interstate Commerce Commission that railroads set lumber rates from the coast to Minnesota Town and Missouri river points higher than authorized. He argues rates were supposed to rise gradually from the Poniba line to the Mississippi river, but most routes show the maximum rate across the territory. He asks the commission to investigate and order revision to match last summer decisions.
Washington reports from the department of commerce and labor show Portland outdistancing Puget Sound ports in wheat exports for the ten months ending October. Portland shipped 11,387,606 bushels, more than double its 1907 ten month total of 5,380,050. Puget Sound ports combined exported 9,946,925 bushels.
Washington announces Colonel George H. Torney will become surgeon-general of the army succeeding R M O Reilly. Torney, currently in charge at the general hospital in San Francisco, will assume the post January 14 based on his strong administrative and surgical record.
Secretary Wright recommends Congress approve adding a machine gun company to each infantry and cavalry regiment. Each company uses six guns operated by ten men, increasing army strength by 130 to 135 commissioned officers and about 2500 enlisted men.
Washington reports Acting Secretary Newberry made public an official reprimand to Lieutenant Frank Evans son of Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans retired. It follows his general court martial conviction for misconduct with the Atlantic fleet and condemns his actions on the occasion in question.
Washington Navy bids open for supplying 11 000 tons to Panama 11 000 tons to Magdalena Bay and about 20 000 tons to Negro Bay Morocco for the Atlantic fleet on its return voyage after Oriental waters. Eighteen bidders. Prices six to six and a half dollars a ton for Panama and Magdalena Bay deliveries and four 20 to four 70 dollars a ton for Negro Bay.
George M. Stewart, postmaster at Seattle, was removed from office for soliciting campaign contributions among his employees. Details on when the offense occurred and what funds were solicited are suppressed by the post office department and the civil service commission per their complaint.
Mrs. Mary F. Ness of Eugene Oregon petitions the District of Columbia Supreme Court to compel Secretary Garfield to recognize a Seventh Circuit decision. The court held it unnecessary for Ness to personally inspect the public land before making timber and stone entry.
The Navy Department awarded the Utah battleship contract to the New York Shipbuilding company of Camden after bids from four firms. The Camden bidder was the lowest at 3 046 000 dollars for a ship aimed to reach 209 knots with a displacement around 21 825 tons.
Federal agents under President Roosevelt direct an Oakland California inquiry into the Roosevelt Oil company. The firm has been flooding the mail with large stock offers and using the president’s name and photograph without authorization.
The Marine band may perform in a competition without pay from outside the military post limits, despite the statute forbidding remuneration for naval musicians competing with local civilian players. The attorney general issued the ruling.
Washington reports President appoints George S. Terry to the New York assistant treasurer post, succeeding Hamilton Fish. Terry previously served as assistant treasurer of the Republican National Committee under Treasurer George Sheldon. Job E. Heilges declined the New York post.
About 500 farmers and their wives attended the National Grange Patrons of Husbandry convention at the White House. The president refrained from delivering a speech.
The secretary of the interior withdraws two small tracts in Clatsop County Oregon from entry to permit park creation. The areas Saddle mountain and Humbug mountain are set aside though formal park creation requires congressional action.
Russell reports that President Roosevelt signed the commission appointing George F. R as postmaster of Seattle to succeed George Stewart who was recently removed. Russell was recommended by Senator Piles.
Washington dispatch reports Major General W H Duvall selected to succeed General John F Weston in command of U S troops in the Philippines as of November 21. The move places Duvall in charge of military operations and administration in the overseas theater.
Washington November 10 The United States Supreme Court dismissed the appeal of Albert T Patrick famed New York lawyer who is in Sing Sing for the murder of William Marsh Rice The court also dismissed an appeal on habeas corpus proceedings.
John L. Stewart named regular carrier on Hood River route 1 in Oregon with Grace Stewart as substitute. Frank C. Stout listed as substitute on same route. Mowers noted as regular.
Morris Haas, who attempted to assassinate PF J Heney Saturday night, killed himself by shooting the middle of his forehead with a pistol hidden on his person. District Attorney Langdon cites Haas confession naming his hires, but will not reveal names. Haas went to bed with his shoes on despite noon and night searches. a .41 caliber derringer was found in his hand.
In San Francisco on November 16 Francis J. Heney shows marked recovery with sleep and comfort reported by surgeons. Authorities debate how Haas obtained the pistol used in his death by self inflicted wound after threatening Heney. Detectives seek admissions from Haas while prosecutors withhold details. The bullet in Heney’s left jaw remains embedded and untreated for now as his strength returns.
Citizens meeting chaired by Mayor E R Taylor vows unwavering loyalty to law and support for the district attorney in prosecuting criminals. They urge amending criminal law if needed and replacing judges misinterpreting it to protect officers and curb two years of demoralizing crime.
Helena Nov 16 A modification to the quarantine prohibits import of domestic animals into Montana from South Dakota and restricts North Dakota and Wyoming imports on account of anthrax. Federal inspectors say the outbreak is reasonably well in hand. South Dakota shipments will be allowed with federal health certificates.
The French cruiser Catinet filled bunkers with 350 tons of coal from the Mare Island navy yard at Cal after Captain H. Buchard failed to buy fuel privately in San Francisco. Commandant J. S. Phelps notified the navy department, which promptly consented.
San Francisco on November 16 reports heavy security at the Ruef trial following the Heney shooting. More than twenty plainclothes detectives will mingle with spectators while armed guards patrol corridors and streets near Carpenter's Hall.
Grand Duke Alexis uncle of the czar of Russia died in Paris Saturday morning after a short illness. He had been ill for some time but had recently recovered enough to plan a trip to England.
Snow fell across Chicago and the Middle West with general coverage. Darkness lingered in the afternoon as lights were needed in homes and offices to counter the winter gloom.
Panic sweeps Pekin as the emperor and dowager empress die. Prince Chun tightens control with 3000 gendarmes on duty and foreign legations guarded. Bank runs hit several native banks. Yokohama Specie Bank faces heavy withdrawals while other foreign banks remain stable.
In San Francisco on November 17 doctors report Francis J. Heney’s condition favorable after a successful operation to remove a bullet fired by Morris Haas during the Ruef trial last Friday. X rays pinpointed the pellet in left jaw muscles. Chief Surgeon Terry led the procedure with assistants Stillman Moffat and Huntington. Heney’s recovery progresses with no complications and sleep through the night.
In San Francisco Judge Lawlor's courtroom the Ruel trial resumed amid police presence after Friday's shooting of Assistant District Attorney Heney. The defense immediately moved for a change of venue, claiming Ruef cannot receive a fair trial in this city.
Vienna reports the Austro-Hungarian government may take decisive steps if Servia’s provocations do not cease. Dignity of the dual monarchy cited, with a final decision to be made in a few days.
Melbourne dispatch reports a Sydney correspondent asserting Chinese reform movement suspects foul play in the Chinese emperor’s death. The claim warns that Chinese internal affairs may be destabilized and suggests possible implications for regional politics.
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