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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1906
Page
2
A weekly roundup notes Roosevelt not seeking reelection, Clement for Vermont governor, and political endorsements. Heat waves in the East, deaths and prostrations, and a tornado demolishing Tittsewah Oklahoma are reported. International items include a possible Mourceneieff ministry in Russia and treaty talk over Rio Grande waters.
Senator Warren urged preserving the tariff on hides and wool calling for a livestock and leather industry study to show the sector’s size. He warned against free hides and wool arguing prosperity makes tariff revision unnecessary in 1906.
Clare Uprec kles of San Francisco predicted the city would become the hemisphere’s greatest port as rebuilding from past disasters proceeds. He noted financials and sugar interests back a larger eastern trade and envisioned a modern San Francisco rising from ruins into a greater city.
Washington June 29 Attorney General Moody met with Frank B Kellogg and Charles B Morrison special counsel in the investigation of the Standhard Oil company to determine possible anti trust law violations. Further inquiry and instructions to district attorneys were reported and special grand juries likely to be convened to probe rebates or concessions granted to Standard Oil.
Earthquake shocks were felt across South Wales at 94.5 this morning with many chimneys damaged and occupants driven from homes. Despite numerous near misses from falling chimneys and copings there were no known casualties. Shocks also reported in Bristol Ilfracombe and surrounding locations with loud rumblings in the air.
An earthquake was felt in Cleveland Ohio at 4 10 PM with reports of shaking windows and a pronounced tremor along the southern shore of Lake Erie extending about 100 miles from Marblehead to the cistern limit. The震 event was described as a likely underwater disturbance beneath Lake Erie.
Washington action highlights include increases for San Juan Puerto Rico and measures on public buildings while debate over meat inspection and pure food provisions continues. House and Senate proceed with conference reports and appropriations amid adjournment prep and other fiscal measures.
Senate sent the railroad rate bill back to conference after debate over naval training station at Port Royal in South Carolina. A clash occurred on La Follette’s motion to limit railroad workers’ service time to sixteen years. Congress also advanced an Indian water rights protection measure subject to allotment for the Indians.
Washington notes Senator Cullom and Representatives Elkise Keyburn Sherman Richardson sign the conference report on the railroad rate bill. Tillman declines to sign and will present reasons in the senate. The pure food bill passes the House with most amendments rejected and the conference report on the railroad rate bill adopted 216 to 4 after debate.
Washington June 28. The senate votes six to four on a Panama related measure. The outcome signals a divided position as discussions continue.
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