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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
3
San Francisco officials warn of a growing food shortage after the earthquake. Mayor Schmitz cites 700 carloads distributed since April 18 while only 108 are en route. Committee head Phelan seeks clarification on a $2.5 million Congress fund and a $300,000 Red Cross transmission.
Washington May 1 Three hundred thousand dollars was forwarded by wire by the American Red Cross to James T Phelan chairman of the Red Cross and relief committee in San Francisco and he was advised that 1 000 000 is at the disposal of the committee Judge W W Morrow president of the California branch advised the National Red Cross that it will be better from this time on for the society to send money to California rather than food and provisions as the immediate needs are provided for.
The Senate approved amendments to land allotment laws for Indians including a modification to allow water rights suits on Blackfeet reservation lands in Montana. A $300,000 appropriation was proposed for Mare Island Navy Yard labor. The immediate transportation act extension to Spokane also passed both chambers.
Chicago reports the Texas attorney general seeks a 12 million dollar penalty against Armour and Swift for anti trust violations. Officials warn that a successful suit could close packing plants in Texas and force Chicago firms to withdraw. They say the industry in Texas is still restructuring and that withdrawal plans have been discussed amid the suits.
Washington April 30 Philippine commission enacts a corporation law replacing the old Spanish code of commerce. Public utilities fall under government inspection. incorporation costs 12.50 gold. Foreign firms may qualify by license, with fee 25 gold, proving financial soundness and filing business details. Licenses grant standing. without license foreign corporations lack legal status.
The senate will start voting on amendments to the railroad rate bill May 4 under a fifteen minute rule. Some members claim a broad judicial review amendment will gain votes, while others doubt enough support exists for any change. Senators Crane and Kean say they have votes to amend but details remain unsettled.
In Indianapolis on April 80 the supreme court declares the Parks anti cigarette statute valid. It holds the law makes selling or keeping cigarettes for sale illegal while smoking or importing them remains legal.
A historical farm column offers practical tips for calf feeding with a front opening pen and drop-down cutout to prevent spills. Additional notes cover pumpkin forage, ram prizes, binder on skids, reducing acreage, dog use caution, cold frames, well drained plum soil, and pig care for healthy growth.
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