National Hall of Congress Developments and Debates
June discussions cover annual pay appropriations and police powers shifts for pure food bills. Senate and House debate canal and lock proposals, with a Kittredge motion on the lock plan failing 96. The agricultural bill with meat inspection provisions advances toward conference. a silver coinage bill fails for lack of votes.
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Beveridge
Wadeworth
Committee On Agriculture
Wadsworth
Beott
Kan
Lamb
Champ Clark
Missouri
Williams
Missinsippi
Senate Debates Meat Provision In Agricultural Bill
June 20 in the senate saw the meat provision of the agricultural bill discussed. Proctor moved the conference report and Morgan spoke for level plans while Per ton focused on other matters. The House, on June 20, considered twenty bills, including a $26,000 appropriation for press expenses and civil bureau efficiency measures.
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Proctor
Morgan
Perton
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Bureau T
Commitees Agree On Meat Policy Debate At Capitol
Fragmented OCR notes show committees on agriculture and supply meeting at the Capitol to discuss meat policy and an appropriation for courtier costs. Senators from California and others urge a treaty provision with an international outlook.
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Cannon
Lubin
California
United
Senate rejects Lake Erie & Ohio River canal bill
Washington reports the senate shot down the canal bill by 11 votes after a day focused on the measure. Several non-controversial bills moved forward. Tillman and Hopkins debated a national bank contribution investigation tied to the Chicago bank failure. The session adjourned after the death announcement of Lea ter of Georgia.
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Senate
Tillman
Hopkins
National Bank
Chicago National Bank
Leater
Georgia
Death of Rufus Lester Prompted House Tributes
In Washington on June 18 the house of representatives observed the passing of Rufus Lester, late congressman from Georgia. Wadsworth of New York sought, and received, unanimous consent to recommit the agricultural bill with senate amendments, and Payne of New York set aside suspensions for Tuesday and Wednesday. Bartlett of Georgia announced Lester’s death, noting he served nearly 18 years, and the house adjourned in respect until tomorrow.
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House of Representatives
Rufus Lester
Congress
Georgia
Wadsworth
New York
Senate
Committee On Agriculture
Payne
Bartlett
Senate Debates Ship Canal Bill They Adjourn Without Action
The senate spent June 16 debating a bill to incorporate a ship canal linking Lake Erie to the Ohio River. Patterson attacked the bill as speculative, while Knox and Noleon defended it. LaFollette offered amendments. the president pro tem signed the statehood bill. Adjournment occurred at 4:30 p.m. for lack of a quorum.
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Senate
Lake Erie
Ohio River
Patterson
Knox
Noleon
LaFollette
Congress Approves Panama Canal Material Purchase Plan
After 40 minutes of debate the house voted 129 to 82 to adopt a senate resolution authorizing the purchase of canal construction material and equipment from domestic manufacturers. The president may deem bids extortionate or unreasonable. The sundry civil bill was also passed, totaling 4,678,040 dollars with almost 26 million for canal work continuation.
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House
Senate
Panama Canal
Lose Unused Rights forrailroad grants in five year clause
The senate passed a house bill forfeiting right of way grants for unbuilt railroads if not constructed within five years of definite location. Land along unbuilt portions reverts to the United States. Exemptions include roads currently building to Portland and Northwest projects in good faith.
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Senate
United States
Portland
Northwest
Four appropriation bills pass Congress by June
Washington reports that only four of fourteen required appropriation bills are laws. Urgent Deficiency, Pension, Diplomatic and Consular, and Army measures have become laws, while Indian and several others await conference or presidential approval.
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Washington
Congress
Kansas Seeks Harvest Labor as Wheat Rush Looms
Kansas issues a nationwide appeal for harvest workers as 25,000 more men are needed. Railroads, wages, and board are discussed with farmers coordinating to prevent labor shortages amid a projected 65 million bushels wheat yield. Local authorities promise full mobilization and cross-state migration from Texas and Oklahoma.
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Topeka
Kan
Chicago
Souls
Gerow
Tracs
Rock Island
Union Pacific
Kanena
Texas
Oklahoma
Mail service stable after San Francisco disaster
Postmaster General Cortelyou reports San Francisco mail conditions after the quake show total mail loss was small. Second class matter fell about 20 percent, but registered mail remained steady. 20 post office staff homes burned, one carrier dead and another missing.
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Washington
Cortelyou
San Francisco
Secretary of the Treasury
Fire destroys six story Ryan Annex building
A morning blaze gutted the six story Ryan Annex, starting in the Palace Clothing basement and likely caused by a faulty wire. The fire burned fiercely all day, causing about 450000 to 500000 in losses with several residents injured by flying glass and smoke.
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Jane
Ryan Annex
Palace Clothing Company
Jewish Appeal for Help from Helsinki Telegraph
A June 1 Telegram from Helsingfors signed by M. Vinaver warns that the Bialystok killings mark the start of an organized massacre. It urges urgent intervention to avert a looming catastrophe and calls on all influences to assist.
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Daily Telegraph
Helsingfors
Finland
M. Vinaver
Bialystok
Smoke Reported From Mount Shasta Cone Rumors
Reports from Shasta County say smoke is seen pouring from Mount Shasta and distant rumblings are heard in the mountains though officials do not credit the accounts.
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Redding
Cal
Mount Shasta
Weekly News Roundup: Crowns, Fires, Frauds Across Nations
King Haakon and Queen Maud crowned in Norway. Grand jury in Portland indicts 12 for election fraud. insurance losses from Santa Rosa earthquake blamed on insurers. Rumors of revolts in Russia, mutinies in Russian garrisons, and calls for reform. California gasps at a block fire in Los Angeles. census shows 83 Alaska manufacturing concerns with $10 million capitalization.
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Santa Rosa
California
Russia
Census Koreau
Alaska
An Eight Sided Barn Plan From Montreal Star
A detailed note on an octagonal barn of 25 feet per side housing about fifty cattle. It covers layout, lighting, feeding, and structural bracing, noting efficiency of space but challenges with hay handling. Also describes a Cornell Traveling School of Agriculture trip by rail across multiple states to study farming practices.
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Montreal Star
Traveling School of Agriculture
Cornell University
New York
United States
Ithaca
Buffalo
Ohio
Illnoia
Lown
Nebranka
Colorado
Texas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Mississippi Valley
Improvement Thinning in Massachusetts Forests
A Massachusetts State forester bulletin argues that moderate thinning during stand development improves growth and productivity. Thin as long as removal pays, ensuring canopy can close again in 2 3 years. Thinning has been done in Massachusetts and neighboring states, often paying for itself and yielding a net profit of 25 cents to $2 per cord removed.
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Wool Preparation and Grading for Market
The article warns against sending dirty wool to market and emphasizes selling by clean yield. It explains fiber soundness tested by hand stretch, fineness and staple length determine class, and notes the yolk enlivens color and softness while aiding growth. Proper feeding and shelter boost fleece quality and value.
Weather and wool protectiveness for lambing flocks
The article notes that woolly wool protectiveness matters in lambing. It explains that wild lambs lack wool warmth and domestication has altered timing, yet young lambs still need warmth when ewes are due to lamb. It emphasizes not overlooking warmth needs during lambing.
Early Rye Use in Spring Pasturage Advice
The text notes rye should be sown or used for pasture as weather moderates in spring. Farmers may start using rye then but warn against early use. Early feeding can cause scours, laxative watery effects, and milk loss when cows switch from dry feed too soon.
Goats Eat Everything From Hazel to Apple Trees
Goats will eat a wide range of plants including trees and shrubs such as hazel crab blackberry cedar hemlock elder ash grape jack oak maple fir rosebush cherry alder and many others. They also consume weeds including the poleon ivy and can impart venison like flavor to meat when browsed, preferred over granular feeding for mutton taste.
Texas Inventor Proposes Fumigation Hood for Crops
An invention aims to adapt balloon canvas fumigation used on California fruit trees for smaller crops like cotton and corn. It features a ground truck, a combustion chamber, height adjustable framework, a hood and deflector curtain to direct fumes over two rows of plants for rapid treatment. Sacramento Bee.
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California
Texas
How Are the Teeth in Feed Trouble for Horses
Farmers often mistake feeding stock mixes when horses struggle to eat. The real issue is dental care by a competent veterinarian. A horse with misaligned teeth bolts food, gains little nourishment, and loses flesh and energy.
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