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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1906
Page
2
A collage of fragmentary notes covers global events with mentions of state arguments, telegraph and cable reports, and political reactions. It references presidents, a storm of government remarks, and a range of unsettled topics across continents, without clear details.
Reports indicate proposals for charter currency charges and national taxation measures tied to Colts commerce. Caltizx EZ Vilas nominated as agent in charge of Pores, with Senate confirmation pending. Alaska oil site completion noted along with the Great Nomibern railway tribute and the late Pallroed committee warnings. Total funds listed include 577.73 and 577,724 across shown accounts.
Washington, Feb. 1 The Senate approved a broad consular service reform bill with minimal debate. It reorganizes offices and allows transfer of officers, establishes an inspection service with fee inspectors, requires American clerks at consulates, and prohibits consuls from practicing law. The measure also authorizes designation of communities in grades and updates duties for lighthouses, fog signals, and revenue cutters.
Seattle dispatch reports the contract for the HonStruct West extension of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line from Puget Sound through the Cascade mountains to the eastern state boundary awarded. H C Beary, bank head, railroad contractor and president of the National Bank of Commerce, received the award after talks between Presidents Earling and Williams. No contract details were released and further announcements are promised upon Earling’s return east.
Report details a maritime disaster involving the Valegris and the Topega crew. It covers inquiry findings, actions by Secretary Metcalf, testimony about shipwreck circumstances, and measures proposed to address loss, safety, and accountability for officers and crew.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce calls for a strict probe into the Valencia wreck and the Queen and Topeka’s actions. A resolution, introduced by Josiah Collins and supported by about fifty members, was sent to President Roosevelt detailing alleged failures to assist Valencia survivors and inadequate lifeboats aboard the Valencia and Queen.
Survivors recount testimony about the Valencia disaster with focus on lifeboat handling and crew actions. Witnesses describe lifeboats lowered late, the life raft mishaps, and captain Johnson's orders as the ship collided and sank.
Reports say twenty two bodies have been recovered after a wreck off Vancouver Island near Bamfield. The tug Bahards and a tug from Victoria arrived with the recovered remains and identified victims, as authorities plan to transport all bodies to Seattle for formal procedures.
Seattle February 1 Railroads announce tourist rates modeled after the Lewis and Clark exposition with round trip prices from Chicago 54.75 and from St Paul 65.10 for first class travel. The summer sale runs until October 31 and aims to boost Western tourism following last summer’s strong turnout.
Spokane figure Lindsley, a former assistant attorney in the Fre ed States district and a veteran in the Washington state legislature, rose as a prominent candidate for the newly created district attorney position.
Washington February 1. An amendment to the urgent decision bill was offered by Senator Nelson to provide 156 for Alaska wagon project. The extra fund was recommended by Secretary Taft in a letter to Congress last week.
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