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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
5
The House passed the Burleigh reapportionment measure despite opposition, boosting legislative turnover and expanding membership. Supporters say it redraws districts for fair representation while critics warn of gerrymandering risks and uneven regional influence.
Washington voting 85 to 106 approves the Burleigh bill increasing House size next decade from 357 to 386. Illinois New York Texas gain three seats. Minnesota New Jersey Pennsylvania two. many states one. New state admissions add seats, districts must be contiguous and compact, and states with extra reps elect at large until redistricting.
Hartworp Conn Jan 1 M L Floyd of the U S Department reports experimental Sumatra tobacco under a nine foot shade. Yield under shade reaches 2100 pounds per acre with value about 1421 dollars per acre after costs. Shade system net profit about 90 dollars per acre versus unshaded profit around 200 dollars after expenses. Traditional Connecticut valley crop yields about 360 dollars per acre after costs.
The Idaho House was packed as members debated the organizational vote for the new session. Fusion nominees were elected after a toss of a coin by Republican speaker Glen P. McKinlay, of Shoshone, amid tense floor hours and crowded galleries.
The caucus to decide speakership turned against him as veteran lawmakers hurled sharp criticisms. McKinley, the legislature’s youngest member at under 22, shows nerve and persistence to navigate parliamentary knots and likely reshapes the ranks, though Reedizing may be needed. The day’s highlight was the minor clash. otherwise, the opening session was tame with all representatives present and ready for work.
Ellwoop Ind Jan 10 The sale of Standard Seamless Tube company to National Tube company secures active manufacturing with an increased output from 65 tons of finished steel tubes per day. The works are in strong hands with ample capital making two plants among the finest improved factories in the country. This gives National Tube a greater capacity and range of sizes than any other concern in this ring of seamless tubing.
New Orleans shows rapid growth with a busy sub-treasury transferring currency to the city for sugar rice and cotton purchases. Planters and interior merchants hold funds, strengthening independence and accumulating small nest eggs amid the boom.
An American syndicate named North River Lumber and Pulp Company plans a large pulp mill near the North river in Staines district this month and a second mill on the same river in Victoria county. Extensive timber lands have been secured and many workers will be employed. Output will be shipped to the United States.
The naval board led by Judge Advocate General Limely travels to Havana to inspect and consider purchasing the large steel dry dock in Havana Harbor now owned by the Spanish government. The board includes Chief Engineer Roelker Lieut. Commander Lucien Young Naval Constructor Reck and Civil Engineer Cunningham. If feasible the dock will be bought.
Jan 10 report from PriTsBuRG notes every furnace in the Hahoming and Chenango valleys running at full output. The Mary Hall and Youngston Steel Co. furnaces are on their annual runs, and business has become notably active as stocks revive and furnaces return to ready condition.
The Bancroft Literary Society of Baltimore City College and the Bancroft Reunion Association will observe the 25th anniversary tonight. Organized in 1876, the society claims to be the oldest literary group in the South. A theatre celebration will be followed by a banquet.
Washington January 10 archbishop Martinelli's supporters expect news of his cardinal appointment. Mgr. Sattelli went to Rome and was made a cardinal for work in this country, and the pope is set to honor Martinelli similarly for his services.
The Texas Real Estate and Industrial Association met in Texas on January 19, 2010, for a two day session with over 200 delegates attending. Distinguished speakers from Houston Fort Worth Greenville and Waco attended the meeting.
A new excursion law in China tightens travel rules with stricter eligibility, clearer penalties, and enhanced oversight. Officials promise safer tours and stricter enforcement for tour groups and guides amid rising cross border travel concerns.
Representative Jenkins of Wisconsin reported to the house a judiciary committee bill aimed at correcting abuses under the Chinese exclusion act. The measure, favored by the attorney general, responds to northern New York cases where many Chinamen sought entry. It distinguishes returning merchants and laborers from those with no right to enter and notes growing entries based on citizenship claims by those born in the United States to Chinese parents. Despite trials before Commissioner Paddock at Malone, deportations remain scarce.
New York report states nearly half a million people entered the United States in the past year seeking permanent homes. Totals may reach 46,000 immigrants for the year with Austro Hungary, Italy, and Russia each contributing about 100,000. Ireland sent 40,000 and the rest of the United Kingdom 10,000. Tropics contributions were under 4,000, less than one percent.
New York January 10 The New York Athletic Club held its annual election selecting John R. Van Norma as president Albert E. Colfax as vice president Charles L. Burnham as secretary Charles E. Goodhue as treasurer and Charles E. Sherrill as captain. Governors for two years include R. H. Goffe Edward E. Kearney Joseph J. O Donoghue Jr J Ross Curran James R. Ely George W. Kuhlke Mortimer Bishop and Robert C. Kamever.
Women's national bowling tournament began January 7 in Buffalo and runs through January 12. A large attendance is expected with events in individual, two team, three team and five team formats. Prizes total about 1500 dollars thanks to contributions from A. G. Spalding and Bros Mandel Bros Charles T. Witt Charles E. Graves and Co and others.
President Scrymser of the Mexican Telegraph company states that submarine cable property outlasts railroads and manufacturing ventures. He adds that when well located, it yields higher receipts with lower operating and repair costs than those properties.
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