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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
7
A mosaic of global notes includes La Follette on senate reform, Balkan talks, Mexican unrest, and a string of accidents and disasters. Reports mention Germany, Japan, and American naval courtesy, with storms, epidemics, and economic shifts touching many regions.
General Vutkotics, envoy to King Peter, was arrested and searched at Agram by Austro Hungarian officials and delayed for fourteen hours. He telegraphed Baron von Ahrenthal, then Vienna ordered his release after seven hours. Crowds in Belgrade cheered King Peter and Prince Nicholas while denouncing Austria Hungary.
Prince Shaban Bey Gotshsa a Turkish revolutionary leader living at 2142 Michigan Avenue Chicago predicts a general European war due to Balkan crises. He says Albania could gain sovereignty if freed from Turkish rule and cites his 12000 strong army defeated at Jackova in 1904 before fleeing to London.
Local Chinese in Victoria report heavy loss of life and vast flooding after dykes broke in Yannan and Heiping China along the West River. Starvation fears grow as harvest time nears. Subscriptions totaling 7000 dollars were sent to Canton for relief distribution. Half the district reportedly flooded.
In Sault Ste. Marie Michigan on October 21 residents battled extensive forest fires aided by expected showers. A forty mile gale fanned flames in all directions as Sugar Island with about a thousand residents burned near end to end. Fires neared Tedour sixteen miles away with towns Gladys Eckerman Shelldrake and Whitefish Point surrounded Brimley narrowly escaped as flames were driven back.
The association announces that every industry shows marked business gains and that the past three months have seen renewed activity. An exhaustive canvass of 4,000 members supports a return to normal production levels in 1909.
A heavy storm isolates Butte Montana from the north and west as blizzards sweep eastern Montana. Trains face five to ten hour delays and sheep losses are reported due to the unusual snow.
In Washington on October 28 officials report promising Minidoka irrigation prospects. Preliminary surveys show potential to enlarge irrigation north of Snake River and the Interior Department withdraws 164000 acres east of Shoshone Falls to block speculative entries. Studies assess river water supply increases via headwater storage works.
Washington reports the Farmers & Traders bank at La Grande Oregon shows a noted shortage of about 47000 dollars. The bank's assets were 166231 and its liabilities around 213515, with the controller of currency noting the examiner's report remains confidential and no further statements will be issued.
The Navy announced the Pacific fleet will depart Magdalena bay after autumn battle practice then cruise along the west coast of South America visiting Panama Callao Coquimbo Talcahuano and other ports. It will return for spring maneuvers in the north Pacific and then proceed to California ports.
Rev. Dr. Alexander Mann of Trinity Episcopal Church Boston declines the Washington bishopric citing unfinished work in Boston. His declination marks the third such refusal since Bishop Henry Y. Satterlee died about six months ago.
The Pacific fleet under Admiral Swinburn sails from Magdalena bay around December 1 on a southerly voyage to Panama before turning toward Taleshuano, a 4,200 mile leg. Stops along South America include Coquimbo and Callao on the homeward run to the United States.
The Supreme Court indicated disapproval of politicizing judiciary by denying a motion to advance the hearing in Nobel state bank of Oklahoma versus Governor Haskell and others. The case questions the constitutionality of Oklahoma's bank deposit guaranty law.
The Pacific cruiser fleet under Rear Admiral Swinburne left Honolulu at 9 15 am Thursday with torpedo boat destroyers in tow for target practice at Magdalena bay before heading to the west coast of South America.
Washington October 24 Surgeon General Wyman of the public health service orders stopping disinfection of outgoing ships as San Francisco conditions improve and vessels depart without fumigation.
Washington dispatch reports rural carrier appointments for Oregon routes on October 21. Lorane route 1 lists William Seals as carrier with Charles Seals as substitute, Medford route 1 names John E. Dent as carrier, and George E. Lindley as substitute.
Heavy winds in the central Adirondacks drive ongoing wildfires that flared during the drought, spreading with renewed fury across the region.
A virulent contagious disease has broken out at Rabat in Morocco. Moorish authorities have been asked to implement strict quarantine measures to control its spread.
Commander G. R. Slocum of the United States Navy is ordered to Puget Sound navy yard for duty as ordnance officer.
Washington reports the president confers with Secretary Straus and immigration commissioner Robert Watchhorn on immigration policy as the vacancy for commissioner-general remains unfilled. A White House conference with Representative Londenslager of the Republican committee reviews the political climate and fundraising prospects.
Washington October 24 reports show penalties for political activity. J H Fordham deputy collector of internal revenue Irangebure South Carolina suspended without pay 15 days for taking part in the Republican state convention at Columbia. Robert A Stewart temporary deputy collector and county chairman reprimanded. R O Pierce Mare Island navy yard employee discharged after announcing candidacy as supervisor in the first district. Clyde Knock Independence Kansas letter carrier resigned to avoid dismissal after becoming independent candidate for district court clerkship.
A young man from Alexandria Virginia masquerading as Thomas Fortune Ryan's son is under police investigation in Washington. Detectives found he has a wife and child in Alexandria and was linked to a woman believed to be the wife of a New York stock broker. An alleged attempt to swindle a Willard Hotel guest by demanding a deposit for valuable pictures was not completed.
The Western Pacific Railroad company filed a $25,000,000 second mortgage with the county recorder. Secured by the main line from Salt Lake City to Oakland, the loan comes from Central Trust Company of New York City and runs 44 years at 5 percent. The first mortgage, filed September 1, 100 percent, totaled $60,000,000 from Green Trust Company of New York.
Reports from Alpena and surrounding counties describe fires spreading across northern Michigan with the death toll likely to exceed fifty and perhaps near one hundred. Rescue efforts include trenches by volunteers as towns evacuate and property losses mount into millions.
Paris reports Turkey has ordered mobilization in Asia Minor signaling a possible all out conflict. Bulgaria refuses compensation for its independence prompting diplomatic efforts to avert war. Officials fear intervention may come too late and Bulgaria could cross the frontier triggering a decisive clash.
In San Francisco on October 19 the board of education ordered ten Chinese school girls moved to an annex of the oriental school, a move likely to stir Asian school tensions. Soo Hoo Fong, a local Chinese merchant, through his attorneys, threatens to sue if his children are removed from a school with white pupils, asserting his family’s American birthright and citizenship. The board secretary says the transfer order stands.
Orville Wright, hospitalized at Fort Myer after the September 17 aeroplane crash that killed Lieutenant Selfridge, is rapidly recovering and may move with crutches in a few days. His sister Miss Catherine Wright plans to bring him to Dayton by week’s end. Wilbur Wright, in France, will finish airplane tests before the army board at Fort Myer next spring.
The weather bureau reports hopeful news that end of eastern forest fires is in sight. A storm forming along the southern Rocky Mountain edge is due tomorrow midnight and will move northeastward with rains in Central and Atlantic valleys, likely extinguishing fires in the Allegheny and Adirondack mountains.
Washington October 21 The Supreme Court denied the motion for a cones in the case of H Pierce Clay of the Waters-Pierce Oil Company of St Louis Resisted an application for removal to Texas related to prosecution under Texas anti trust laws
Admiral Sah of the Chinese navy and Sun, provincial treasurer, lead the welcome for the battleship fleet arriving at Amoy aboard the Chinese cruiser Fei. The reception marks a formal port visit and ceremony in Oct. with local officials coordinating arrangements.
Kingston Jamaica October 19 insurance firms prepare to pay thousands on policies held by city residents whose homes and businesses burned before the January 14 earthquake. The English court of appeals ruled the Kingston fire preceded the quake, overruling the earthquake clause and freeing millions for policy holders.
In Budapest on October 19, Austrian monitors on the Danube captured a German vessel carrying munitions to Belgrade. The seizure included six hundred machine guns and 50,000 rifles bought by Servia from Germany and France. Officials call the goods contraband and anticipate remonstrances from the marketing powers as Belgrade reports rising war fever.
Tokio October 19 reports the death of Field Marshal Marquis Nodzu a renowned Japanese commander famed for crossing the Yalu during the Japanese Russian war and for the fierce Nanshan engagement where he lost 3 500 men while repelling Russian forces.
Alpena Michigan October 20 The certified death list from forest fires in Presque Isle and Alpena counties rises to 41 with several missing. About 60 families near Lake Huron in Pulaski and Krakow townships are unaccounted for and a Grand Lake family sheltering in a boat is missing. Grace Harbor remains a worry with no word. At least 1700 homeless with water shortages. The Detroit and Mackinac Railroad orders 150 pumps and relief funds reach 3000 dollars.
The battleship Maine, part of the special service squadron, docked in Portsmouth lower bay after sailing from Hampton Roads with the Alabama. Wireless messages with the yard commandant raised officials’ interest, now barred from disclosure. The Maine will remain for three weeks before a general refit.
In Victoria British Columbia on October 20 the city reports massive river overflow causing widespread starvation fears. Sufferers are described as ready to be taken from fields as disaster worsens and access to food dwindles.
Lieutenant Frank T. Evans of the battleship Louisiana was found not guilty of intoxication but guilty of disrespect to a superior officer and leaving the deck while on duty. The court sentenced him to loss of 150 numbers and a public reprimand, criticized by Rear Admiral Sperry as lenient yet approved to ensure punishment.
Seattle preacher Joseph L. Garvin argues in his sermon at First Christian church for opening the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition on Sunday. He says the event is elevating and that the Sunday spirit of tolerance should urge neighbors to support suitable venues for visitors.
Manila reports three earthquake shocks on October 20 with timestamps 10:50, 1:40, and 3:10. No damage observed locally and no reports yet from other island points.
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