San Francisco quake relief funds approved by Roosevelt
The Senate and House passed a joint resolution to provide 1 million dollars for San Francisco earthquake and fire victims. President Roosevelt signed it, to be managed by the War Secretary. The measure began as 500 thousand in the Senate, raised to 1 million in the House.
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Senate
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Secretary of War
Perkine
House
Tawney
Minnesota
Calamity in San Francisco Marked House Session
Washington reports a somber mood as San Francisco and nearby Oakland Berkeley and Alameda suffer disaster. Lawmakers face inquiries about families and homes while perfunctory bills pass. Roosevelt rejects a judge’s interpretation of Congress will as abortive in a special message to Congress.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Berkeley
Alameda
California
Texas
District of Columbia
Congress
Roosevelt
Humphrey
Washington Legislature Delays as 11 General Bills Pass
In Washington on April 17 the house, voting 11 general bills under the rules, paused between 11 half past 11 to clear financial measures for government funding. A land entry bill for forest reserves drew debate, opponents noting broad forest land could come under the forestry bureau and affect settler rights.
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Washington
House quick pass bill to fund Columbia River jetty work
On Monday April 16 the House approved Representative Jones’s bill for 400000 to continue jetty work at the Columbia River mouth. Speaker Cannon recognized Jones to call up the bill reported by river and harbor committees, the measure read and immediately deemed as read with no debate or opposition expressed.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Jones
Columbia River
Cannon
Washington April 1 general inquiry of Regamation
The third on the houses the general inquiry of Regamation is noted with limited readable context. No clear names dates or actions are discernible from the fragment.
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Washington
Ful ton Fails To Spur Malheur Irrigation Project
Senator Ful ton’s conference with the Reclamation Service yields no revival for the Malheur irrigation project, with officials indicating abandonment for now. Interior plans to restore much withdrawn land to entry soon, enabling private capital to pursue irrigation schemes once the land is available.
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Washington
Fulton
Reclamation Service
Interior Department
Columbus river bill set for Monday House action
In Washington on April 14 Speaker Cannon secured Representative Jones and the committee chair to call up the Columbus river bill on Monday under the rules. The arrangement ensures the bill is considered on its own merits and not tied to any other river and harbor or appropriation measure. The bill’s merits are clear and unassailable.
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Senate
Tillman
Senate Committee On Finance
National Bank
Finance Committee
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Democratic Committee
Foster
Cannon
Jones
Mittee
Columbus
Mondey
Government Vessels to Rescue
The Department of Commerce and Labor will aid San Francisco sufferers using lighthouse tender Madrone and the US ship Albatross. Secretary Metcalf directed dispatch to San Francisco to assist in every practicable way.
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Department of Docamerce and Labor
San Francisco
San Francisce
Fish Commission
Metcalf
Madrone
United States
Albatross
Pacific Squadron Reports All Well After Earthquake
A telegram from the Pacific Squadron commander to the Navy department states all is well. The Chicago and Marblehead are en route from Long Beach to San Francisco and should arrive tomorrow. The Boston and Prince are also at Long Beach. Remove Court to Portland notice follows senator Heyburns bid to move federal court terms from San Francisco to Portland. Two more aftershocks were recorded in San Francisco overnight per the Weather Bureau bulletin.
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Weathec Bureau
Washington, D. C
Debates Stir Sensitivity Over Railroad Rate Bill
Washington April 16 failing to calm contention senators grow sensitive to rail rate topics as the pretest discussion ends, with unsteady moods and renewed references to the bill.
Spokane Judge Urges Constitutional Convention to Amend U S
Judge George Turner ex senator, back from Washington, urges a constitutional convention under Article V to enact reforms. He argues two thirds of states or Congress can propose amendments, enabling annual income tax, universal divorce law, and federal life insurance oversight through a convention. He cites Supreme Court rulings and calls for urgent action to pass amendments by popular vote.
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United States
George Turner
Washington, D. C
Turner
Congress
Elec
Supreme Court
Rossévelt
Terrible Scenes at KagI in Formosa Earthquake Toll
A Formosa earthquake last Saturday killed 109 people and injured 29 as KagI suffered severe damage. Doko and nearby towns were displaced by landslides, with Daigo losing 400 buildings and Atencas 1,191 structures collapsed or damaged. Three killed and 15 injured in Atencas.
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Kagi
Rulne
Doko
Inndelides
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Formosa
Daigo
Atencas
Portrait of Franklin Arrives in New York on St Paul
Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, from Dorchester London now in the United States, arrived on the American liner St Paul and is addressed to President Roosevelt. The arrival precedes Philadelphia bicentennial celebrations. Earl Grey and Lady Grey were hosted regarding the restoration timing.
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Benjamin Franklin
Dorchester
London
Ambaesador Reid
United States
Earl Grey
St. Paul
Roosevelt
Ailadelphia
Karl Grey
Atees Grey
Great Influx of Aliens Sets New Immigration High
New York reports a record influx of immigrants with eight large ships expected to pass in by nightfall. Today’s arrivals totaled 11,899 and officials anticipate tomorrow’s arrivals to add at least a identical number.
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New York
United States
Rorolk Louden Sultan Featured In Local Note
A brief, fragmentary notice from El Are reports on Rorolk Louden, titled as the Sultan. Details are unclear but indicate a correspondent’s report dated in April with currency figures and names obscured.
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Rorolk Louden
Sultan
Pril
el Are
Southern Oregon Lines Fine Vestibule Trains
The article highlights Southern Oregon lines offering vestibule trains including chair cars Pullman cars and elegant observation cars to enhance passenger travel.
The Route to California And Points in New Mexico Arizona Texas Louisiana
A brief listing of routes to California and nearby states New Mexico Arizona Texas and Louisiana.
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New Mexico
Arizona
Texas
Louisiana
Train Schedule Note Portland to Roseburg and San Francisco
Schedule lists trains leaving and arriving Portland Roseburg and San Francisco with times. Stage connections at Drain. For full information and advertising contact a Southern Pacific agent.
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Roseburg
Southern Pacific
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