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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1906
Page
6
A rapid survey notes Roosevelt and Tillman may seek second roles, Gorky and Russian revolutionaries tour America, Chicago Taymen strike for five dollars monthly, Winnipeg streetcar dispute ends with a raise, and coal miners’ arbitration moves toward 20 000 jobs. Vesuvius eruption alarms, Dowie faces charges, Bryan tours Russia, and multiple political shifts surface across nations.
The 1905 U S Cuba trade shows imports and exports rising above all prior years. Cuba ranks second among American partners and sugar, molasses, tobacco, cigars, and fruit drive imports while exports reach record levels led by chemicals and goods.
The Mariposa arrived from Tahiti with details of February’s storm that struck the Society and South Sea islands. About 150 lives were lost and property reached 1.5 million dollars. Crews and passengers from several vessels perished or were saved in the turbulent seas near Tokarva Monihi Tikehou and nearby isles.
Egg Harbor City New Jersey April 10 a forest and swamp fire started near Congressman John J Garriott s home and spread rapidly driven by high winds. The blaze reached Weymouth West Egg Harbor and encircled Carmentown destroying several buildings and consuming thousands of acres of timber including a 25000 acre tract the state planned to buy for a forest reserve.
Robert G. Proctor private secretary to Senator Lodge surrendered in Boston after a warrant issued for embezzlement. He posted 4509 bail and was released. Proctor allegedly received money from Bentgen as a Republican campaign contribution and promised help in securing a consulship in return.
In New Orleans on April 10 a group of nurses at the Jackson sanitarium quit, refusing to tend to a Black patient admitted to a ward. The patient was a railroad employee under a hospital contract. The Black nurse did not report, and white nurses were ordered to attend the man.
The United States cruiser Washington reached Rockland Maine and anchored outside the breakwater ahead of speed trials scheduled this week. The vessel, recently completed for the government, will undergo tests to meet a minimum speed of 22 knots per hour.
Washington April 7 The House continued consideration of the post office appropriation bill in general debate. Talks covered railway mail pay rural carrier pay naturalization laws and election finance issues while a provision in the urgent deficiency bill for ten States of the next Pan American Congress was amended and approved.
On Friday April 6 in Washington Tillman urged a one week delay to finish general debate on the railroad rate bill but Aldrich refused to set a vote until the measure is more perfected. Elkins Gamble and Kean spoke on defects and support as the Senate adjourned until Monday.
Washington report outlines House debate on tariff railway mail subsidies denaturized alcohol and enlarged Western postal facilities. Rainey of Illinois spoke on alleged Dingley law in watch manufacture. Stand-patters noted for upcoming protection discussions as post office appropriation bill paused.
Washington April 6. The appropriation bill sparked a series of speeches of wide interest. Towne of New York discussed labor rights, Lee of Georgia spoke on good roads, Breenerson of Minnesota on railway mail pay, and Rainey of Illinois on protective tariff. Towne also noted that house power would return only after restoring its dignity and control over public questions.
In Washington the senate re echoed last Saturday White House conference on railroad legislation. The clash arose after Stone's speech on the topic as Elkins and Bailey set dates for forthcoming rate bill remarks. Newlands pushed national incorporation of railroad companies while Spooner and Knox critiqued the plan.
In Washington on April 4 the senate discussed the railroad rate bill and the questions raised by Daniel. The exchange focused on policy, impacts, and potential amendments as lawmakers examined the measure.
The senate appropriations committee reported the urgent deficiency bill with amendments. It authorizes an appropriation of 50,000 dollars to enable U S participation in the second international peace conference at The Hague and requires Rio Janeiro delegates to reflect regional representation as far as practicable.
The monthly statement shows total circulation of national banks at 554,666,967 at March 31 1906 up 78,718,022 year over year and 3,863,072 month over month. Bond based circulation reached 132,221,651 up 67,351,372 year and 5,047,985 month. Lawful money secured circulation totaled 42,445,416.
The House heard Fitzgerald of New York criticize the president for not advising the chamber about objections to a bill opening 505 000 acres in Oklahoma Territory for grazing. The Post Office Appropriation bill was taken up but made little progress beyond chairman Overstreet's explanation.
Tuesday April 3 in Washington senators Long and Allison were cross examined by fellow senator on the White House conference over the former court review amendment to the rate bill. They defended their position while resisting disclosure of conference deliberations.
By a 202 to 26 vote the house passes a national quarantine bill. It places control of all quarantine stations grounds and anchorages under the secretary of the treasury and requires him to designate suitable seacoast or border sites to prevent yellow fever introduction into the United States.
The amended house rail rate bill seeking limited review of Interstate Commerce Commission orders was introduced in the senate by Long of Kansas but the floor was not secured. Fulton of Oregon led the principal speech with real constitutional questions debated amid frequent interruptions. Nelson of Minnesota and Heyburn of Idaho gave brief remarks.
In Washington on April 2 the house passed the personal liability bill favored by railway workers, with near unanimous backing from committee and members showing strong interest. The measure holds each party responsible for its own negligence and voids contracts that try to limit employer liability. A separate measure would fortify certain wines and levy eight cents a gallon tax on fortified wines. several other bills passed under suspension of rules.
The secretary of the interior sent a congress draft bill proposing six months notice for mineral entries in Alaska instead of 60 days. In remote districts entrymen delay notices until mails are closed by bad weather, preventing contests.
The senate Indian committee attached all Fulton amendments to the Indian appropriation bill. One provision awards 537000 to compensate the Klamath Indians for lands relinquished to the government. Another permits Umatilla County to move flocks across the Umatilla reservation to reach the Wenaha forest range.
April 9 report from Naples describes Mount Vesuvius as a vast lava cauldron with Boacatrecase buried under ash. Streams of molten lava devastate Chestnut trees and homes, new craters opening, residents fleeing to Naples, as crops die and vegetation withers under ash and heat.
Edwin Morgan, acting on State Department guidance, met with the Cuban Foreign Office to draft a new reciprocity treaty. The aim is to balance trade terms before the current senate session ends. Cuba seeks better terms as most Cuban exports go to the United States while American imports to Cuba lag.
Representative Humphrey warned the president that failure to pass the ship subsidy bill may allow Japan to dominate Pacific coast Oriental trade. He cited an option on six Pacific Mail ships and attempts by Japan to secure Hill ships at Puget Sound, plus a British French German rate pact that could hurt exports to Liverpool.
The Reich reports Russia seeks 750 million dollars from a loan current negotiations. The government offers exceptional terms to bankers to conclude before the Russian parliament meets. Radicals fear the war chest will embolden the government at parliament.
Berlin dispatch reports a rumor that anchors inlands were devastated by a tidal wave with thousands of deaths. No confirmation yet as Berlin details are amplified and some Azores islands may be submerged.
The White House announced that Judge Alfred E Moore would be reappointed United States Judge at Nome Alaska. The statement confirms ongoing judicial tenure and location in Nome.
Flames sweep the upper Chamber of Commerce block trapping dozens. Homer H. Hallock is killed leaping from a window while several others are rescued with ladders as the blaze damages the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club buildings, with insured losses totaling around 140000.
In Albany on April 7 the special committee’s insurance reform measures moved forward in the senate committee of the whole. Seven bills remain with the assembly, including lobbying registry and falsification penalties, while the big, sweeping reform bill neared third reading. The korps bill on corporate campaign contributions was laid aside with support faded.
Washington reports from the Commerce and Labor bulletin that exports for the first eight months of fiscal year 1906 exceed 1905 by 190 million dollars while imports rise by 71 million. Growth in manufactures exports is 45 million and in agricultural products 133 million over the same period last year.
Washington April 7 the senate passed Heyburns resolution calling for statements of receipts from timber sales on forest reserves. The reform is already under way and funds will be expended by congressional direction, making Heyburns inquiry moot.
Thieves looted the Warnitski monastery in Rostoff on April 3 and escaped with 23 dollars and valuable articles. The incident was reported from the province of Yaroslav, Russia, on April 7.
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