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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1905
Page
7
Washington delegates weigh a unique task after Senator Mitchell dies in office with no prior precedent. The senate must decide whether to follow ritual customs for funerals and eulogies or modify observances given Mitchell's troubled history and the mixed signals from colleagues who mourn him.
Secretary of War Taft in his annual report to President Roosevelt presents a tentative apology to ex Chief Engineer Wallace for any injustice in the indignant remarks made when Wallace resigned from the Canal Commission. Wallace left Panama after six days, having accepted a offer more than double the salary to return to the United States. Taft says the episode embarrassed the commission by forcing a replacement to be found. Wallace has since explained his motives, but not to Taft’s satisfaction.
Washington December 9 the appropriations committee of the senate releases estimates for the fiscal year 190. The total for all purposes is 804,296,415, about 19,170,155 more than the current year. War department spends 868,468 less than last year while river and harbor is omitted. Navy gains 21,229,088 and the Post Office 12,187,976 as the largest increases.
In Marseilles France on December 9 all horses used by Colonel W F Codys Wild West show were killed after government vets certified eradication of disease fears. Owners Cody and James A Bailey ordered the drastic step to calm local farmers.
United States Senator John H. Mitchell died at Good Samaritan hospital after a hemorrhage from dental trauma and a battle with diabetes and strain. Born June 23, 1835 in Butler Pennsylvania, he lived in Portland over 45 years and shaped Oregon politics for more than four decades through public enterprise and state development efforts.
Washington December 8 an appropriation of eleven million dollars was voted to the Panama canal by the house. It was a compromise between fifteen hundred thousand and over six million recommended by Williams. The house adjourned at 3 35 until Monday. The senate meanwhile debated campaign contributions by insurance companies in relation to Tillmans resolution for investigating banks. The treasury report on banks and elections was adopted before adjournment.
A circular signed by Cardinal Bishop Sheshen of the die Woebtered urges action to stem the emigration tide from Ireland. The bishops of Ireland renew efforts to curb departures amid ongoing distress and uncertain prospects for Irish communities.
President Roosevelt's annual message to Congress drew intense attention in both chambers. The House moved toward Panama canal funding while debating a petition about Anthony Michalek's citizenship. The Senate spent hours listening to the message as Brandegee and Proctor left the military affairs committee.
The president transmitted to Congress a Interior Department drafted bill for relief of entry and settlers within the Northern Pacific land grant. It extends the law to cover bona fide entries from January 1, 1806 to May 31, 1905 and asks land offices to withdraw the general route maps between Wal inlea Washington and Portised Or.
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An advertisement highlights fine vestibule and chair cars, Pullman sleeping cars, and elegant observation cars on the route to California and points in New Mexico Arizona and Texas. It emphasizes comfort and luxury aboard Southern Pacific Company trains.
Schedule lists trains from Portland with departures at 8 30 am and 8 0 pm arriving times 8 00 pm 7 32 am. Services run to Roseburg and San Francisco with connections at Drain and For Tull. Information available through Southern Pacific agents.
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