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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1906
Page
3
The article surveys stalled funding measures and political clashes over a 5.28 million dollar appropriation and interstate commerce powers amid Senate and House deliberations. It notes speeches by Lodge Spooner Tillman and others, a death in Congress, and a pause to honor Representative Patterson.
The March 21 Senate session focused on the railroad rate bill with an amendment barring contributions. Dolliver faced remarks after an interview criticism. Hailey and Dolliver defended their positions as the discussion continued with related comments and debate.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss revised second class rate, a 191,378,848 dollar appropriation for the post office, comparisons to year 106 figures, and adjustments including bay freight on supplies. Mentions of reclassification and freeing mails of matter and outsining information appear as brief items.
A meal featuring Chinook salmon prepared Oregon style was served in the Senate dining room with host Senator Falton presiding. The event, tied to the Columbia River region, showcased political hospitality as part of a March gathering.
In under 20 minutes the senate rejected 140 million dollars from public funds as the pension appropriation bill passed with little debate. The house focused on salaries bills with strict economy rules, limiting raises for officers and staff and debating whether it could fix salaries under its own rules.
In Washington on March 19 three senators McCreary Bailey and Heyburn spoke on the railroad rate bill. McCreary said he would vote for the bill with a review provision if reasonable Bailey argued Congress can set limits on courts and cited decisions Heyburn favored a review provision but said denial of access to courts is unlikely. The House meanwhile compromised on abolishing lieutenant general grades delaying until October 12 to allow generals Corbin and MacArthur to be promoted. A consular service reorganization bill was passed, renaming the service and boosting salaries by about 170000 a year.
Washington March 19 F J Heney refused to comment on District Attorney Bristol case. He would not say if he plans to discuss the matter with the president or his view on future actions regarding Bristol.
The Geological Survey establishes a hydrographic district covering Washington and Oregon. J. O. Stevens will head the unit with headquarters at 851 Washington Street Portland. Stevens, trained in engineering, brings experience from arid western surveys and will oversee the project while Oregon’s state surveyor cooperates with the federal team.
A $15,000 claim has been presented to the War department by one of three children injured at the American Lake camp site near Tacoma. The shell, fired during maneuvers two years ago, failed to explode and was reactivated by the children. The War department cannot pay the claim and will refer it to Congress.
Washington March 20 the general operation of the national reclamation law has progressed but delays remain due to red tape between the Reclamation office and the Interior department. A Cooper bill, approved by Roosevelt and House leaders, aims to give direct communication and more funding leeway while congress reserves final approval. Representative Mondell notes it is sound and seeks amendments.
Washington reports Europe accounted for two thirds of U S exports and about half of imports in 1905. Exports to Europe reached 1 021 billion with 239 million in manufactures and 782 million in foodstuffs and materials, while non European exports rose to 495 million.
Describes General Ali kanhoff crushing the Kutais revolution in Transcaucasia by razing towns and executing ringleaders. Forces resistance to mountains and enforces martial law with harsh vigor. Rebels and armed sympathizers are shot or executed on sight.
In Petersburg on March 20 six thousand people attended the League of Education meeting started by Constitutional Democrats to spread political instruction. Prominent speakers addressed the crowd and there was no interference until M Novikoff urged the abolition of the death penalty.
News from Seletan in Eastern Persia reports a poet is reading causing growing panic among the populace as events unfold in Ashabad.
A roundup of notable events from the past week includes improving Governor Pattison of Ohio, a proposed alliance among Britain France and Russia, worsening famine in Japan, coal mine disasters and wage disputes in West Virginia, shipwrecks and storms, anti trust and legal moves involving Rockefeller Hadley and Storer, Moroccan conference debuts, railroad rates and operations, and political shifts in Russia and the United States. The summary references multiple nations leaders and incidents with casualties and investigations cited. The piece notes the Century coal mine disaster in West Virginia and ongoing investigations into shippers underbilling by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Reports describe a rare Prince of Wales feather adorned with gold thread, valued at £10,000, and famed for its origin after two decades of pursuit that cost hunters’ lives. Other items note sleep disruption in high altitude climbers, subterranean air drafts in wells, and Moissan’s gold vapor in an electric furnace forming purple of Cassius.
A reader reports a Mexican man of business class offered gold placer believed found within 100 kilometers of Teplaco Sonora. He refused to disclose the exact location.
A Mexican Herald report describes a Texico area ore rush sparked by an Indian bringing in a mule load of silver ore and a large gold nugget. The nugget sold for 565 dollars after a brief sale, while assayed ore yielded 1800 dollars per ton in silver and 1500 dollars per ton in gold. Several buscones probe for the mine, while the wary Indian keeps its location hidden on the northern frontier near Tepisco.
A 19th century discussion cites EB Lemaire and authorities Von Siebold Abelds dorf and Schlegel asserting Chinese eyes are straight. It notes the eyelid and eyebrow direction create an oblique appearance, with a fold near the lachrymal gland and generally thin lids making eyes look less open.
Edith asks Maud about race results and luck. Maud explains she backed horses with pretty names but did not win. Ilustrated Bits is named as the winner.
A clipped observation notes that prudent politicians join the moving wagon to shield themselves from the dangers of sticking out or opposing the dominant force. It emphasizes strategic alignment over risking personal jeopardy.
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