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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
4
Summary of major happenings including Governor Pattison's improving condition, an Anglo French Russian alliance proposal, worsening famine in Japan, coal mine disasters and wage disputes, regulatory probes into frauds, Roosevelts diplomacy notes, and various political tensions. Reports cover Earthquake in Formosa, miners missing after wrecks, and upcoming Moroccan conference developments.
The Portland Commercial Club announces a national teachers story contest with a $5000 prize fund. Articles must appear in a newspaper outside Oregon and Washington and reach judges by October 1, 1906. Prizes range from $100 to $1000 plus special $500 and many $25 to $75 awards.
Washington report notes that a two thirds senate vote is required to expel Senator Reed Smoot of Utah. Despite anti Smoot efforts, officials say the constitution prohibits removal by simple majority and two thirds view remains unlikely. In Des Moines Iowa the anti discrimination bill to oust the Standard Oil from Iowa passed the house by 48 to 12.
A Palermo dispatch to the Herald reports 21 shocks over three days on the island of Ustion. Residents live in terror as a great valley forms at the center and the hills have been damaged. The shocks were vertical, not horizontal.
Washington reports detail Spooner and Tillman speaking on the railroad rate bill and a fortification appropriation of 5.3 million, with bids approved for Alaska steamboat inspectors and bridges. House members clash over private car purchases, journal corrections, and salary bills as Patterson dies and statehood moves forward.
Washington March 22 The statehood bill moved from the speaker to three conferees and a senate conference request issued amid long debates and 176 voting for the rule. The day focused on the legislative appropriation bill and debates over the library, the White House social secretary cut, and rail rate actions in the Senate.
The document outlines an expenditure of 201,373,846 for the fiscal year 1907, with a larger offset by the department’s revised estimate. It notes increased appropriation for 1006 by 10,351,785 and mentions bills to freight mail and related information, including 10,000 for payment on supplies.
In Washington on March 19 three senators McCreary Bailey and Heyburn spoke on the railroad rate bill. McCreary backed the bill with reservations on Interstate Commerce Commission review. Bailey defended limiting court review of commission orders, and Heyburn favored a review provision though he warned rights to court access remained. In the House a compromise bill moved to abolish lieutenant general rank effective October 12 to let Generals Corbin and MacArthur retire with promotions. A major consular service reorganization bill passed, reclassifying the service and boosting salaries by about 1700000 dollars annually. Bristel case comments were avoided by F J Heaney when asked about district attorney Bristol.
Fragmentary text references Schmidt and a new law, with mentions of a false report and fear to pursue the story. Details are missing, making the event and parties unclear.
In March at Victoria B C authorities inquire into a confusing incident described as a failed prep for an Rome mission. Captain Johncom is noted for recovering from an earlier issue while the city undertakes aid efforts along the Bamfield trail amid disputed discretion by regional leaders.
Washington March 21. Round in Representative ia fight against the government before Justice Gould. Attorneys to compel Attorney Baker to furnish a letter describing mere letterpress and alleged destruction. Herman's motions and subenahee referenced in the note.
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