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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
9
A survey of global and national events from politics and railroads to war, blizzards, and industry. Topics include Russian attacks on an admiral, Northern Pacific stock hike, Standard Oil control of copper, strikes and rail clashes, King Oscar’s illness, Roosevelt’s policies, and international finance movements.
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Franklin Lane warned that coal shortages and traffic congestion threaten U S business. He noted freight cars averaging 23 miles per day and urged a quick study, with Minnesota hearings on rail rates, while pressed for a reciprocity demurrage law to compensate shippers for unusual delays.
Washington Der. 18 The push for higher congressional pay grows after a House vote on the legislative appropriation amend ment. Senators and Representatives generally agree 5000 should rise though the final figure remains unsettled. Proposals range from 7500 to 10000 with the smaller likely. The case cites past value loss and mounting expenses as justification.
The Journal reports a systemic rail yard shortage of motive power. In Kansas City 3000 empty freight cars idle while 1000 loaded cars await movement for two weeks. Sedalia 261 empty. Springfield 379. Topeka over 300. Wichita about 200. Hutchinson about 50.
Denver reports that the Union Pacific coal land fraud investigation will not benefit the public. It claims the company will keep possession of 60 million dollars worth of coal land gained illegally, with no officials punished. Denver sources say Harriman railroads prepared this program.
The president may modify his order withdrawing 64 million acres of public lands as coal land. The change would allow entry of lands not believed to contain coal under an exempt coal land law. The move aims to permit homestead and desert entries previously blocked.
Washington December 18 the secretary of war approved a recommendation to appropriate 175000 dollars to build a torpedo planting vessel for use in Pacific coast harbors. The project is deemed highly important for harbor defense and coastal protection.
Washington lawmakers debated raises in the legislative budget with divisions over a 7,500 dollar pay for members and 12,000 dollar cabinet salaries. The House adopted a speaker and vice president pay raise of 12,000, while a rising vote defeated the 7,500 for senators and congressmen. The day included confirmations for Moody Bonaparte Metcalf and Straus, plus a Rayner speech on Pacific coast policy and concerns over Mexico and cholera experiments in Manila.
The senate hears a second speech against Reed Smoot's Utah seat alleging Mormon hierarchy links and presidential influence in the last election. A fishing vessel safety bill moves forward as adjournment is set for Monday.
The House records opposition to the president's spelling reform. By 142 to 25, a substitute was adopted preventing using funds for documents unless they conform to English dictionary orthography. The report notes the measure in the executive, legislative and judicial appropriation bill. The article continues with the Senate action.
Washington report indicates the Interstate Commerce Commission has not fixed the location or date for Hill line investigations. Inquiries are expected in St Paul and Chicago with Commissioners Pronty and Lane likely leading. Work likely begins after January 15 following the Harriman probe slated for December 26 or 27.
In Chicago on December 12 the defense for the Standard Oil Company of Indiana argued before Judge Landis that section 10 of the antitrust statute repeals the Elkins law, potentially affecting the ten indictments returned August 29. The government pursues the action under the Elkins law.
The senate devoted over three hours to Smoots Utah seat question with Senator Burrows leading an arraignment of Mormon influence. In the house the Nobel prize and salaries for Congress dominated debate as members urged pay increases and simplified spelling. The 5:05 adjournment left the general appropriation bill open for continued discussion tomorrow.
The senate judiciary committee approved a favorable report on William H. Moody for associate justice of the Supreme Court. Charles J. Bonaparte and Al W. Cooley were also favorably reported for attorney general and assistant attorney general respectively. Additional nominations were reported favorably including Leffingwell Wilfley for the China circuit court, Cortel for Treasury, and Garfield for Interior. The finance, foreign relations, and commerce committees set timing for further action on Straus and other posts.
Gilchrist Stewart representing the Constitutional League filed with the president substantial additional evidence about the Browneville affair leading to the discharge without honor of a battalion of colored infantry.
Representative Jones introduced a bill to authorize selling the land of Indian minors on petition by parents or guardians and the Indian agent, with Interior Secretary approval. The measure aims to free land tied up by irrigation projects and farming districts, notably the Yakima reservation, for which minors cannot use or dispose of land.
John F. Stevens and J. G. Sullivan arrived aboard the Panama from Colon and plan to return in January. Stevens said 17,000 men are at the canal site with Italians and Spaniards as the best workers and noted no deaths since July and very little sickness.
A Portland streetcar strike by Local Union 181 of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees halted most service after a night of clashes on Washington Street between strikers and a mob. About 200 cars were out of commission and 600 men idle as police faced crowds and talks of resuming once daylight allowed.
Washington reports Admiral Dewey argues Congress must authorize at least three new battleships annually to maintain naval efficiency. He warns against a single-ship-per-congress stance as retrograde, noting aging ships Indiana Oregon and Massachusetts lack balanced turrets and risk hull exposure when guns train to one side.
Washington Dec 17 bids for Panama Canal contracts will bar foreign contractors. Canal commission chairman Shonts announced major contract changes limiting American firms and giving the right to reject all bids. If rejected, competition may open to foreigners or proceed without a contract. Proposals open January 12.
The battleship Connecticut left the New York navy yard bound for Hampton Roads to join the Atlantic fleet after completing all contract tests. This marks the first time a battleship sails directly from construction yard to ocean service. The naval examiner praised the ship as breaking world records in naval construction.
Inspectors Whitney and Turner report Captain Parker Larmond, master of the steamboat Dix, had his license revoked for negligent failure to maintain an efficient lookout and for relinquishing control to an unqualified officer during the Dix and Jeannie collision near Seattle on December 17.
The Utah Federation of Labor resolves to circulate a petition to Congress for the creation of a postal savings bank. The move is under the auspices of the American Federation of Labor, with which Utah federation is affiliated.
Congress faces bills to curb further coal land sales while allowing current holders to operate under a royalty system. President Roosevelt favors reform to finish the frauds, arguing the existing quarter and section allotments cannot be profitably developed by individuals. Some propose enlarging purchase areas to enable profitable production and higher government revenue.
Cincinnati reports on the first session of the child labor convention. Dr Felix Adler urges a national law to back state and local efforts, arguing current laws are weak. Jane Addams and Senator Beveridge endorse uniform legislation and a Beveridge Parsons bill plan. Census data cited as showing U S lagging behind Europe except Russia.
The Times reports Los Angeles faces the worst freight congestion ever for transcontinental lines entering the city. Hundreds of cars bound for local merchants are delayed or lost amid coal car pileups in the yards. Officials deny severity and blame unprecedented holiday shipments.
Fed through a long pipe milk keeps Hicks alive as rescuers in Bakersfield California report progress at about 20 feet per day. At noon the drift diggers had 60 feet more to reach the imprisoned miner with a physician directing feeding every three hours. Hicks gains strength and is expected to endure until rescue.
Washington December 15 The House today adopted a resolution by Mr Miller Kansas authorizing the secretary of Commerce and Enbor to investigate the cause of high lumber prices through the stages of manufacture and sale to determine if present prices result from a trust.
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