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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
6
Fight over the Beveridge amendment framed as a statehood compromise by New Mexico and Arizona. The plan aimed to free the Packers from costs tied to a clean bill, shaping a pivotal legislative settlement amid tense negotiations and partisan maneuvering.
Washington June 13. The House committee on agriculture debates an agricultural appropriation bill and considers a meat inspection provision. It would fund a government program with a two year $2,000,000 automatic appropriation to cover inspection costs. The measure requires meat and products in interstate commerce to meet federal health and sanitary standards.
Washington June 13 The House Agriculture Committee completed the meat inspection bill and prepar es to present it to the House for action likely tomorrow The measure would place the inspection cost on the government set an annual $2 000 000 appropriation require postmortem and ante mortem checks for all meat animals and ensure government labels and purity certificates for interstate and foreign shipments It excludes farmers and small butchers from regulations A Beveridge amendment split the committee nine to seven with a minority report expected while Cromer of Indiana urged the Beveridge position and introduced four amendments
In the afternoon session the antira Texan delegation presented a plan to shift inspection costs onto the government rather than packers. The aim is to avoid producer and consumer charges while funding cattle, sheep, swine, goats, and meat product inspection entering interstate or foreign commerce. The bill would permanently appropriate one million dollars per half year for these duties and require the secretary of agriculture to detail staff and expenses in annual congressional estimates.
Washington reports statehood bill for Oklahoma and Indian Territory passed the conference report at 4:20 PM after debate by Senators Foraker Bailey Patterson Cloney Dubois Morgan Stone and McCumber among others. Critics claim consolidation helps Republicans and charge political influence in the legislation while Senator Dubois opposes for antpolygamy concerns and Senator Morgan objects to the governors power over New Mexico and Arizona entry votes.
Washington June 13. An unexpected snag halted progress for an early adjournment as canal legislation looms. Secretary Taft meets with Spencer Cannon and Chauncey Hepburn to settle the canal type before Congress adjourns. A next step includes a potential 85 foot inch canal and a $20,000,000 continuing appropriation. A final vote on the type bill is expected Friday though the Utah senator’s case may wait until the next session.
Washington on June 1 reports Representative Newton W. Gilbert expects to gain leave for Manila and depart for his new post in the Philippines. Charles Watson, brother of Representative Watson, named clerk of the United States district court at Oklahoma City. Samuel B. Rathbone discusses rural delivery transfer to Cincinnati with the department, uncertain about his next role. Indiana post office operations shift July 1, with job moves among rural carriers and clerks in several towns.
Pennsylvania Tailroad officials and independent coal companies were questioned as private car orders and payments traced to the Pressey Steel Car Co. at a June Interstate Commerce Commission session. Testimony showed railroad contracts funded by the line with vouchers to be filed, while presidents were invited to Washington for statements on June 21.
In Ripon Wisconsin on June 14 4 sentiments voiced in the commencement address at Ripon College Justice Olin spoke on the issue of millionaire eligibility for the United States Senate elect William B Timble of Milwaukee received the degree.
A commission information sheet lists principal members from Pennsylvania and New York Central roads. It names Dev cawor Axtelle as Chesapeake Ohio vice-president, W. H. Newman as New York Central president, Samus Rea and J. B. Thayer as Pennsylvania Railroad vice presidents, and George W. Stevens as Chesapeake Ohio president.
Fort Wayne pastor Rev. Dr. Charles Gross, a pioneer German Lutheran clergyman born September 26, 1834 near Frankfurt on the Main, marks his fiftieth ordination anniversary June 23. A longtime leader at Emanuel Congregation, he studied in St Louis and Concordia College, served in Richmond and Buffalo, and retired from active duty but remains a sought preacher. He married Augusta Weasterfield in 1887, who died in 1917, leaving seven children. he remarried Mary Herr, with six more children.
The National Editorial Association opened with president Lyon of the Louisville Planter presiding. Rev C Mortill of Minneapolis spoke on duties of press and pulpit. A motion to petition Congress to ex out the anti pass clause was tabled after debate. Adjournment left the room with remarks about presidential candidates and regional interests shaping the race.
Forecaster notes a Thursday and Friday pattern with rain in northern Michigan and showers in southern portions. Fair conditions expected in most areas with warmer temperatures and variable to light winds. Northeasterly to southeasterly winds noted, with snow-free lower elevations and mild trends into Friday.
Indiana Grain Dealers association holds its summer meeting at the Claypool hotel on June 27 in Indianapolis. Prominent members will read papers and discuss topics such as terminal inspection, reciprocal democratization, and grain delays in transit. John W. McCardle will read on Terminal Inspection. George C. Woot will discuss reciprocal demorese and ear diatritecton. A F Files will speak on unreasonable delay of grain in transit and at terminals. T. M. Brafford notes the strong interest due to the importance of the questions.
Boston June 18 The Christian Science denomination shows growth in a report read by Clerk Johnson. The mother church members today 40 0138 against 1 545 in 1883. The total number of branch churches advertised in the official organ was 682, a gain of 68.
Washington reports customs receipts total $285,381,323 with fifteen days left in the fiscal year. If trends hold, the June 30 total may reach about $25,000,000 above prior records, and total internal revenue could exceed last year by roughly $15,000,000 to $20,000,000.
The manager names Walter Hurd as district passenger and freight agent with Lima. June 14 marks his assignment to Colombia territory. Burkhardt named for Le THA with appointive duties to begin on June 15.
The graveats annual convention of the National Association of Credit Men began today in Baltimore Maryland with proceedings and sessions announced for the week.
The Tudiana Millers' association began its annual conference in Winona Lake Indiana this afternoon led by President John C. Nile. The session showcased activities and plans for the organization as members gathered in the town to discuss events and initiatives.
John Bailey McElfatrick, eminent architect and former Fort Wayne resident, who designed the old Allen County courthouse built in 1860, died recently in New York. A memorial monument marks the courthouse corner stone. he left substantial Fort Wayne property and planned a six story apartment on Ewing Street. He is survived by his wife and sister.
Denver June 13 The Western Federation of Miners convention adopted a resolution addressed to Judge Smith of Wabo demanding the release of imprisoned federation officials at once on reasonable bail.
Bishop Alerding awarded 108 diplomas at Notre Dame University in Notre Dame Indiana. Regatta events on St. Josephs Lake featured the Golden Jubilee shell winning the senior race and Sorin Hall conquering the junior four. Young Indianapolis woman Charlotte Connor helped present the gold anchors. Festivities included May queen crowning at St Marys College and dances on the lawn. Visitors from across the country filled Notre Dame St Marys and Booth Bend campuses for the day.
Observance by pupils across public and parochial schools marks the national emblem day. Flags will be displayed at public buildings and school ceremonies include color, recitations, and patriotic salutes. Local organizations plan evening events and involve students in flag raising and church school activities.
In Indianapolis June 13 Dr Harvey Wiley urged Shortridge high school graduates to seek success for women as homemakers and cooks while men pursue work. He spoke at Galen Mills hall after addressing 146 graduates on “Success.” He urged girls to become wives of good young men as their principal aim and wished each student success.
About 100 delegates attend the English Lutheran Synod of Chicago session in Detroit Mich as it opens with a keynote by Hage of Goshen Ind. The event marks the sixth annual gathering.
A farm girl, Ida Fritz of Churubusco, fled home after a Fort Wayne stranger lured her with stories of city life. She swallowed strychnine in a Riverside hotel and was found unconscious at about 10 pm. She was moved to St Joseph’s hospital and is expected to recover. A note to her father expressed she was tired of living and caused trouble to her parents. The incident traces to a local woman who enticed the girl to Fort Wayne, leading to ongoing distress for her family.
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