Veto For Sea Level Debate Spurs Canal Funding Vote
The House voted 110 to 26 for a Littauer amendment to the sundry civil bill to fund a Panama canal while barring sea level construction. Burton argued the sea level plan would delay shipping and require decades, while Georgia's Bartlett challenged the amendment as new legislation. The chair allowed the amendment, and it passed.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Panama
House
Panama Canal
Littauer
New York
Burton
Ohio
Bartlett
Georgia
Watson
Indiana
State School Census Emphasis on Per Child Tax Funds
Olympia June 16 State School Superintendent R B Bryan issued guidance on the ongoing enumeration to fix the state census for allocating common school funds. He noted the five mill cap on taxes and that this year could yield the per child $10 contribution, urging all school officers to enumerate every child ages 5 to 21 and including married women under 21.
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Olympia
R. B. Bryan
State Board of Equalization
Farmers vote to build bulk grain elevator in Cunningham
In Cunningham Washington on June 16 farmers approved a 40 000 bushel elevator and a 30 000 bushel steel tank to store grain in bulk. A committee reported 3000 dollars subscribed in one hour for shareholder support and a death knell to sack graft locally. Reports say Hatton district farmers have taken similar action.
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Cunningham, Wash
Hatton
Passenger fares cut by six western lines announced
A conference of Union Pacific Southern Pacific and Santa Fe officials in Salt Lake City announced a rate cut on main lines across Idaho Wyoming Colorado and California with 3 cent per mile fares effective July 1. The Oregon Short Line from its headquarters also said main line rates will be 3 cents per mile starting July 1.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Idaho
Wyoming
Colorado
California
Salt Lake
Oregon Short Line
House Insulation Bill Is Stringent Meat Inspection Plan
Washington reports the house agriculture committee completed a meat inspection provision to ensure healthful meat and products. It funds the program with an annual 2 million dollar government appropriation, mandates pre and post mortem checks, a government label for interstate trade, purity certificates for carriers, and strict penalties for mislabeling and noncompliance. The plan requires sanitary standards, independent inspectors, and separate treatment of diseased cattle before slaughter and inspection.
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Washington
House Committee On Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Reform on Fraud Orders Urged by National Editor Group
Indianapolis June 16 The National Editorial Association committee examining postal laws recommends altering the present fraud order rule. The exhaustive report argues that legitimate second class publications should not be denied without due process. It urges that post office officials not issue fraud orders without proper citation and an open court hearing.
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Indianapolis
National Editorial Association
United States
Post Office Department
Dowager Empress Demands Economy in China Edict
In Peking on June 13, a lengthy edict from the dowager empress urges officials to practice strict economy as China faces growing government expenses. It notes arrears in army pay and rising desertions while justifying taxes to fund the foreign indemnity and new projects worsened by poor harvests and drought.
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Peking
China
Mayor bans instruments in North Yakima saloons
June 16 report states Mayor Reed ordered the police chief to remove all musical instruments from saloons in North Yakima, angering local saloon men with the directive.
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North Yakima
Reed
Simple Heat-Proof Trap Nest and Farm Tips
A detailed guide describes a trap nest for poultry with a 13 by 15 inch compartment and a 10 by 12 inch doorway, plus a hinged top trapdoor. It also covers spraying gear value, methods to toss a steer, sow care, grafting wax, and stable hygiene practices for milk quality.
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Orange Judd
Ita
Office Hours and Contacts Listed in Crowther-Wooding Block
Office in Crowther Wooding block at G and Heron streets with listed hours 10 50 to 11 30 am 1 30 to 4 30 and 7 00 to 8 00 pm Telephone 135 Also Hayes and Hayes Building telephone 177 quotes office hours 8 00 to 12 00 am 1 00 to 56 00 and 7 00 to 8 00 pm.
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Crowther-Wooding Block
G and
Heron Streets
Gffes
Hayes & Hayes
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Westport, Wash
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