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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
2
A weekly roundup notes unrest in Bavaria and Russia, labor strikes in San Francisco and Chicago, and relief efforts for California quake victims. It reports banking loans to rebuild San Francisco, Red Cross aid, insurance rate talks in the West, and a naval wireless program. Also covers political shakeups, court cases, and a Baltimore fire.
California officials led by Insurance Commissioner E Marion Wolf and Attorney General Webb condemn insurers proposing to pay only 75 percent of adjusted losses. They warn licenses can be revoked for dishonesty and unsound business. No shift yet in the 25 percent cut stance, as some backers seek more supporters.
John Alexander Dowie testified in Judge Landis' court pleading for death to end his sorrows and defeats and claiming he would return as Elijah the Restorer. He described a deathbed plan to die calmly and said he awoke two hours after being fretatricken, noting he remains alive and distressed.
Washington June 15. Judge James Wickeraham of Ineka will be confirmed by the senate after a steering committee served notice on Benatore Nelson and McCumber that they cannot outname the nomination. The senate signals Wick erham faces strong opposition for a hold up of the appointment.
Major Hugh L. Scott of the Fourth Cavalry is named to a new position in Washington as superintendent. The announcement places Scott in a high military administrative post amid ongoing developments.
Senate and House actions feature Teller backing a sea level canal plan while support grows for a lock canal. Other items include a 2 cent per mile passenger rail rate proposal and various appropriations and conference reports on naval, diplomatic, and agricultural measures.
The senate adopted the conference report on the statehood bill by a silent vote. Dubois opposed the report citing the anti polygamy provision and warned it would force his retirement from the chamber. The day featured debate on the sea level Panama canal bill and the civil and land matters within appropriations.
The Senate passed the Mandel bill to amend the national irrigation law allowing a minimum farm unit of 20 acres on government projects. It also permits extensions for settlers to complete entries when project delays occur and authorizes appraising and selling certain townsites with permanent structures. The House adjourned after debating DC interage legislation and allowed retired US Engineers to join the International Waterways commission. Additionally, the committee rejected extra funds to mark American military graves in Calis and China.
The senate approved a law prohibiting corporations from contributing to elections. National banks and government chartered companies face fines up to 5000 dollars. officers or directors up to 1000 dollars per consent. A sundry civil bill section granting 26000 dollars for presidential expenses was debated, with support for funds to cover railroad costs.
Disjointed text discusses a company case over lease terms and their effects on parties involved. Mentions California and Germania entities in a vague legal context about quitting or terminating leases and potential claims. No clear events, dates, or outcomes are identifiable.
A cyclone declared severe struck Havre and Fort Benton Montana on January 1 causing about 900000 dollars in damage. The storm toppled structures but reportedly caused no deaths though crews battled fires and floods for hours to prevent further losses.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a June Washington conference report on a bill linked to a len grant and diet payment. Mentions Colvilles and renervation but details are unreadable, limiting precise reconstruction of event, participants, and outcomes.
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