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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
2
A condensed survey notes Roosevelt denying dictatorial acts, a cease in Santo Domingo, Valencia wreck aftermath with 27 bodies recovered, public demand for a strict inquiry, and indignant Heattle. It mentions a cold eastern wave, copper trusts, UMWA strike plans, dredge funding for Oregon, British army reforms, and uprisings in Vladivostok. Also referenced are Chaffee retirement, Valencia wreck recoveries, and a Panama City fire.
Minority members of the Interstate Commerce Committee plan a plan of action to probe the Southern Pacific and its affiliates The bill would require the president to transmit to Congress all information held by the ICC or any department bearing on whether the Southern Pacific is a holding company for multiple railroads including the Oregon Short Line and related lines
Indianapolis February 2 The United Mineworkers vote overwhelmingly to reject the operators counter proposal and demand a single national agreement. A strike fund of six million dollars is planned, with districts instructed to support dependents for up to ten weeks while the international board acts.
Across France protests erupt as the anti separation bill prompts clashes in churches. In Paris violent scenes occur at Saint Clothide and Saint Roche, with government troops used to enforce measures and arrests reported after the crowd faced gendarmerie action.
The Queen City reached Clayognot bay and relayed that the British ship King David, wrecked on Bajo reef December 13 and crewed aboard while high and dry at low water, broke up during the Monday gale January 23 as the Valencia was wrecked. Captain Davidson and most of the crew were saved except the chief officer and eight men lost while seeking resistance at Cape Beale.
The House spent six hours debating the railroad rate bill with speeches from Burton McCall Mase and others. A land bill extending public land in Wyoming ten miles square, ceded by the Shoshone and Arapahoe, passed. The Senate considered shipping and Alaska lighthouse measures amid various transfers and proposals.
Widespread bid talks involve Witlael Reel and associates from New York proposing to join a credit cooperative to build a railway system for a foreign territory. Details mention involvement with a wartime era project and potential international collaboration.
Washington notes a lively railroad rate bill debate with questions from lawmakers. Senators discuss reform, transport interests, and a plan to reorganize the consular service while considering a shipping bill and liability for rail common carriers. Patterson signals a speech on Morocco and the Dominican questions.
Washington sources report Senate focus on the Chinese question tied to Tillman immigration inquiry and a sharp clash over forestry policy. In the House a resolution sought presidential data on alleged railroad agreements, with Datzell’s motion to reconsider tabling after GOP and Democratic votes.
The House approved the urgent deficiency appropriation of 15,216,103 dollars on January 27 1924 with a provision exempting alien laborers on the Panama canal from the eight hour law. It also advanced 262 private pension bills and read the Mann general bridge bill. Chairman Hepburn reported railroad rate legislation with committee support. the measure awaits debate next week.
Jan 31 testimony shows survivors recounting a frantic escape as Valencia struck. Inspectors reveal sympathy for capture and probe lifesaving actions. Quartermaster Martie testifies he helped lower a life boat that collapsed, causing chaos as passengers fell into the sea.
In Washington 31 January D C in charge of government relays work in Oregon and Washington turned today from Ballads I spend several days in the department officials before going. He will, with Director Walcott, likely remodel the project. He will then go to Yakima to check progress and then to Portland. Senator Gearin urged irrigation station for Deschutes water to help about 1,000 acres. He said there is no time for further work in Oregon and will not be for several income. He advised investigations be authorized now.
A dispatch describes widespread turmoil in the Caucasus as insurgents clash with troops under General Alikbeodl. Deputations totaling thousands urge peace while authorities vow punishment. residents flee, burn and seize property amid mounting disorder across districts including Tengira and Ovargeel.
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