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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
2
Delegates from forty two states and the District of Columbia will meet in Washington on Monday to perfect a permanent organization for what is described as the divorce congress. The item notes this event among a collection of world happenings in condensed form.
Spokane reports state railroad commissioner J C Lawrence warns it may take two years for the state railroad commission to set new rates to replace unreasonable charges. He cites the Nebraska rate case limiting action and notes the need to study construction costs and security values before ruling on wheat and cordwood rate adjustments.
Charles C. May, president of the defunct Big Bend National Bank at Davenport Washington, is found guilty by a Spokane federal jury after a prolonged trial. Conviction covers counts four to seven tied to using depositor funds to develop the Palmer Mountain mine. Minimum penalty is five years. cashier Albert J. Lambert faces trial later in the week on false reporting charges.
The house committee favors a senate bill to authorize 225000 for a Puget Sound revenue cutter. The vessel will carry life saving gear and be built for salvage and wreck rescue duties, notably in events like the Valencia wreck. Oregon taxes and probate cases follow in separate notes.
Washington report notes light registration in Seattle for the spring election and Gov. Mead’s return from an Eastern trip around February 20. Tacoma’s First Congregational church plans a 35000 building of concrete and stone, while Tacoma ministers push for law and order through city politics. Port Townsend hosts a marine hospital retention, and the Seattle Commercial Club weighs a 5000 monthly ad budget. We natchee sees a 1000 ton ice house under construction by the Great Northern for summer fruit car use. Adjutant General Drain anticipates a joint encampment at American Lake next summer. Walla Walla farmers seek macadamized roads via improvement districts.
Chicago faces a heated contest over saloon licenses with social purity and civic groups urging a $1,000 fee to weed out crime by raising costs, while saloonkeepers and allies resist and threaten a referendum toward a $1,500 rate if the price drops below that threshold.
Four known dead and eleven seriously injured in an early morning blaze near Morrison Street Bridge. The Mount Hood saloon and lodging house above were consumed, causing about 50000 dollars in damage. Firemen saved many residents as the inferno raged.
Seattle and Tacoma market quotes list FOB prices for oats barley wheat and mixed feeds plus hay wool hides and pelts. Fresh eggs butter and poultry rates are shown for Seattle and Tacoma with ranges across several grades and weights. Livestock prices cover sheep hogs cattle calves lambs and dressed poultry with regional variations.
Ottawa orders immediate transfer of a Great Lakes lifeboat for Vancouver Island service after the Valencia disaster. New lifeboats to be built, with at least one sent to Victoria, plus a lifeboat for the Salvor wrecking steamer and a Bamfield station. Telegraphic links and trails to be improved and stronger lights and navigational aids planned.
Washington reports growing alarms from China with rioting against foreigners intensifying in South China. Senators urge Taft Roct aid and troop readiness to protect Americans as bands attack missions and homes. Japan and Manila monitor closely with troops and transports ready for action if required.
Washington observers expect the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee to report favorably next Friday the Hepburn rate bill with an amendment allowing appeals to courts from ICC decisions. If approved, the measure may pass the Senate after debate and be sent to the House for concurrence and presidential acceptance contingent on rate suspension during appeals.
Saurie Ste Marie report says electric smelting yields pig iron at ten dollars a ton, five dollars cheaper than the old method. Government experiments completed show potential to revolutionize the iron and steel industry.
Berlin papers declare Hon. Henry White the American representative at the Algericas conference has done more to ease friction between Germany and France than any other participant. They say America deserves gratitude from nations seeking peace. Washington action follows. The house committee votes 8 to 5 to report favorably on the Li t tlefield bill ending compulsory pilotage for coastwise sailing vessels.
Plans are under way to build a one million dollar packing plant in Montana with sites eyed at Race Track and near Deer Lodge. If approved, beef will be dressed locally rather than shipped to Chicago and back for consumption, with claims of lower prices and independence from the beef trust. The project would also spur related industries such as tanning, buttering, oleo, and glue manufacturing.
Portland officials corroborate a Jewish aid money order issue in Russia. Dozens of U S orders sent to Jews in Russia are dishonored as authorities cite post office instructions from St. Petersburg to withhold funds for revolutionary support.
In Willemstad on February 12 reports say Venezuela’s censorship is tight and Vice President Vicente Gomez may plot a revolution if a French blockade occurs. Velutino is rumored to seek the presidency with links to France and discontent over French Cable concessions.
Washington plans to file its petition against Oregon to determine the lower Columbia River boundary in the state’s supreme court. Assistant Attorney General MacDonald, in charge of the case, has arrived in Washington for the filing on Monday February 19.
Minneapolis Feb 13 All Minnesota judges will refuse railroad passes as a district bench in Hennepin County leads a state wide move to return passes. The action affects all sitting judges statewide.
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