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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1906
Page
2
Condensed roundup notes improved health of Rocaia e Gnanc, King Charles of Roumania reportedly gravely ill, and judges in Minnesota returning railroad passes. Snow blockade hampers Eastern Pennsylvania traffic, U S treasury detects counterfeit coins in Chicago, and Roosevelts stance on Franco-German Moraven dispute eyed.
Washington February 29 The railroad rate bill grants the Interstate Commerce Commission authority to investigate complained rates, declare un reasonable rates, and set just and reasonable maximums. The plan includes a 30 day announcement window before effect, a three year rate renewal, possible court review, and broadened definitions of railroad and transportation plus auxiliaries. It also calls for public methods, stricter bookkeeping, a seven member commission, and higher salaries up to 100000 per year.
Chinese minister to Germany denounces strict Chinese governance while urging reform and commercial dealings with foreign powers. He says China must modernize its army and navy, opposes colonial ambitions, and warns about foreign armaments in Asia.
National Travel Association plans a dirt road across Ohio from Pennsylvania to Indiana within a year. Colonel W H Noor, president, says the project will be one of the world’s finest and built under state authority. Cost estimated at 3,600,000 with 780,000 already raised. remaining funds to be secured from counties along the route.
General Laimeriteh reports to the emperor that General Renvenkampff entered Chita on February 8. inhabitants displaced. 200 revolutionsists arrested. leaders Helsjeonikoff removed from his post as military governor of China for inaction.
Washington on February 8 officials report the Venaauel government asked the United States to take charge of its convent in France. Secretary Root has agreed and will issue instructions to the American ambassador la Pacis to proceed.
In Washington on February 9 the senate devoted most of its session to the urgent deficiency bill, passing it largely as reported by the appropriations committee. An amendment by Patterson to exempt canal laborers from the eight hour day was defeated amid cross party debate. The house meanwhile approved private pension bills and tariff amendments to Philippine law as the day’s business.
In Washington on February 8 the House passed the Hepburn railroad rate bill with 346 votes for and seven Republicans against. The vote followed days of government rate making debate as members reached their seats before the roll call. In the Senate no public action occurred as executive session began at 8 p.m. after a day of ordinary business.
Washington February 7 The house finished preliminary steps on the railroad rate bill then debated amendments for hours, many proposals were defeated amid a fierce show of opposition. In the senate a dramatic party discipline incident centered on Paterson and Bailey as Democratic leaders were tested.
Washington February 6 John F Wallace testified before the senate inter oceanic canal committee about severing ties with the Canal Commission He described a violent attack by Secretary Taft and Mr Cromwell as a difference of opinion over his authority to judge enterprise welfare and resign his position He said he could be reassigned at any time.
In Washington on February 5 a senator introduced a resolution opposing caucus action as unconstitutional. The shipping bill debate continued with Gallinger setting a Wednesday 3 pm vote time, while Teller opposed it. House members criticized the railroad rate bill. Littlefield and Grosvenor spoke against it, Gaines planned an anti pass amendment, and Hepburn aimed to conclude debate by Wednesday.
Washington records nine speeches over six and a half hours on the railroad rate question marking day five of debate. Representative Randall introduces a bill imposing fines up to 1000 dollars, imprisonment up to one year, and disqualification for giving or accepting passes or franks by officials. The bill also allows suits against company officials for violations.
The booze committees on immigration and naturalization reached a near agreement on the Howe naturalization bill. It requires applicants to file citizenship papers 60 days before the hearing and sets a 60 day window for court orders after hearings with allowed appeals from coast orders. Germany hopes for tariff agreement with the United States. reports differ on status.
Washington February 5 W J Calhoun the president's special commissioner in the asphalt dispute with Venezuela arrived in Washington and called at the State Department to confer with Secretary Reed on the presentation of the official report and the decision of the matter.
Four passengers died and many were injured when the Chicago Portland Express failed to stop near Bridal Veil after a runaway locomotive broke from its injector pipe. Brakeman on No 5 Silas Smith and brakeman on No 3 aided by pulling the emergency cord and setting brakes, preventing a worse disaster as the train crashed into a Pullman car. Engineer Swain and fireman faced deadly conditions before the train was halted.
Washington reports Senator Heyburn in serious condition with pancreatis and kidney complications. Anxious for update as he rests, with officials noting immediate danger if symptoms worsen.
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