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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1906
Page
2
News of the Week surveys global items from President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay to the New Hampshire launching at Camden. It notes copper ore found in Butte and Denial of Elliott’s resignation rumor. It lists retirements, deaths, nominations, Harriman steel adoption, and papal consistory plans with cardinalate bids amid national debates.
The pure food bill has been agreed upon by the conferees of the senate and house. The House bill served as the basis, with many sections from the Senate measure retained. Senator McCumber and Representative Hepburn guided the agreement over three sessions of Congress. Two sections remain materially different, and the house provisions were largely eliminated.
R B Strong, mining near Anaconda, brought a stone carved knife with animal heads and a large altar-shaped stone from 65 feet underground. He cites a sour odor suggesting graves deeper in the tunnel. The knife heads to the Smithsonian. archaeologists link the find to ancient burials related to vanished western tribes.
Pendleton Oregon July 3 Inland Empire Wheatgrowers Association adopts resolution urging the next legislature to secure a jute mill for Oregon to make grain and wool bags and asks Congress to remove tariffs on jute and its manufactured products.
London on July 2 reports a notable court day with Mr and Mrs Nicholas Longworth among attendees. The royal circle was large and the king queen and officers of state led a procession described as exceptionally brilliant.
Walter Wellman leader of the Wellman Chicago Record Herald Arctic expedition passes through Trondhjem on his way to Tromsoe. He recently greeted residents and spoke of progress toward polar goals.
Washington news notes Stanwood's move to form a commercial club. King county records show 268 marriages in June. The Lutheran district plans a college at Walla Walla and Gov. Mead will attend Boise irrigation congress in September.
Washington July 2 Attorney General Moody directs suits against many railroad companies to recover penalties for violation of the safety device law due to failure to keep equipment in proper condition. The Atlantic Coast Line has the most violations at fifty two. Defendants include Santa Fe Burlington St Paul Rock Island Denver Rio Grande Northern Pacific and San Pedro Los Angeles Salt Lake railroads.
London reports a large inquiry for steel for the United States. About 10,000 tons were sold last week for urgent dispatch to America at 24.50 dollars per ton f. o. b. Orders totaling around 50,000 tons are on the market and expected to be placed soon.
State Treasurer Mills released June 30 cash balances. General fund 363 474.77, current school fund 353 831, C E P and R institutions current 15 780, permanent 52 374.47, total all funds 1 232 150.80 with overdraft 12 320.62 leaving balance 1 219 830.21.
Minneapolis July 3. Municipal Judge C L Smith imposes five day sentence on Harry Queal son of a millionaire lumberman in speeding case. A 30 day stay granted to allow appeal papers to be perfected and a hard fight ahead.
Washington report: The house passed the senate bill repealing the 28 hour law by setting a 36 hour maximum in transit for stock upon written request of the owner or person in charge of the shipment.
Seattle market report lists prices offered to producers for oats barley wheat chicken feed and bran at per ton rates. Also shows hay eggs poultry wool live stock with per unit prices for sheep hogs steers cows calves and lambs in Eastern Western Washington Puget Sound and ranch contexts.
A historic market page lists grain prices for Wheat-Club at 72c and Bluestem 74c with red at 69c. Oats range 31.50 to 83.50, rolled at 33 34.50. Hay and feed include timothy 22 24, clover 16 18, alfalfa 13.50 15, corn and wheat at 26, shorts 19.50 20.50. Poultry prices cover dressed turkeys 25c, dressed chickens 21c, ducks lic, geese dressed cc, live hens 14c, spring chickens 16 15 16c, eggs 28c, butter 21 22c.
Washington officials urge growers to fight late blight in potatoes with Bordeaux mixture. Instructions cover preparation ratios, stock solutions, and large scale mixing. Trials from Puyallup, Vermont, and New York show significant yield gains and profitable spraying costs when applied early and at two week intervals in wet seasons.
Kansas insurance superintendent C H Luling warns in Los Angeles that any fire insurer failing to promptly pay San Francisco claims should retire from U S business. He says California's report on insurer promptness will guide Kansas on which firms may operate, threatening closure of offices if unfavorable.
Ten thousand men are now employed by the Northern Pacific railroad on the new main line from Pasco junction along the north bank of the Columbia river toward Portland. The figure dwarfs other Northwestern road crews, and the line’s completion will shorten NP’s Coast route by about 200 miles.
Berlin reports King Haakon VII of Norway is unhappy with conditions in his realm. He says advisers show little respect for his royal dignity and subjects during the coronation tour failed to give the devout homage he expects. Newspapers have criticized him, heightening his discomfiture.
Southeast Seattle becomes a new suburb of Seattle after a Saturday election called by county commissioners. It covers about six square miles with a population around 9,000 and plans annexation to Seattle, functioning as the city’s Twelfth ward. Officials vow no extra expenditure beyond the annexation vote process, with about six weeks expected to complete the move.
Captain Hank Haff longtime yacht master died in Islip New York at age 69 He sailed the Volunteer and Defender in the Americas Cup races and was master of the Vigilant He also captained the Independence He leaves two sons and his wife had died about a year ago.
Model Bogus Money Factory story from Portland reports federal secret service officers locating a counterfeiters lair on a ranch near Pendleton after three years of pursuit. Three men are in custody. Capt Bell says the plant was the most complete and modern outfit found. Four more arrests expected.
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