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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
3
In Washington on May 12 the Senate devoted session time to the railroad rate bill and the Allison amendments on court review of Interstate Commerce Commission orders. Republican unity stood out as amendments passed with near unanimous support, while debate on next steps lingered.
In Washington events unfold across May 10 to May 11 as the House votes down Bailey’s non suspension amendment on Interstate Commerce orders and adopts a two year limit on commission orders. The Senate debates railroad rate provisions with La Follette seeking penalties and a court review curtailment, while Tawney pushes open market purchases for Navy shells and projectiles starting June 30 1906.
The senate spent most of the day debating the production and transport of coal and other commodities. It closed the coal section with Elkins's modified provision, originally McLaurin’s idea, amid parliamentary sparring but quicker progress. A long-and-short-haul measure from Ollette was defeated by a near party-line vote.
Washington May 8 The House passed a bill granting the Interior Secretary authority to set farm units on government irrigation projects ranging from 10 to 160 acres based on soil productivity and crop possibilities. The measure also allows sale of townsite lots in Rupert Heyburn and Sherer Idaho, funded by the reclamation fund.
The department of agriculture announced that inspections found macaroni noodles and similar products containing chemical preservatives such as fluorids considered injurious to health. After June 1 no importation of macaroni colored with Mars yellow or other colors forbidden by Italian law, or with fluorids or preservatives injurious to health, will be permitted.
Washington May 8 the Senate spent the day on the Elkins amendment to the rate bill amid chaos from substitute amendments and adjourned at 5 pm. The House meanwhile tackled naval and army appropriations with discussion over enlistments Great Lakes station smokeless powder costs and chains expense before adjourning and sending the army bill to conference.
Washington May 7 the senate spent most of the day on a substitute for Foraker related to rebates and railway accommodations. The discussion broadened to pass questions and race issues in the South with senators Bacon Money Culberson protesting separate cars for races. Washington May 7 the house marked a birthday with Mr Cannon amid a day of 45 bills passed under suspension including railroad grants and public land provisions in states Washington Montana and North Dakota
Acting Secretary Newberry presented to the president a report of gallant and efficient performances by Navy officers and men in the San Francisco disaster. The data include extracts from letters and telegrams from Rear Admiral Goodrich, Commander in Chief of the Pacific Squadron, Admiral B H McCalla, and Lt Commander Henry C Haines of the Marine Corps.
A Cuban sub committee reports to the joint committees that negotiations for a new commercial treaty with the United States should seek more favorable sugar terms and are open to favorable treatment on cottons and food products. The full committee is understood to approve the report.
Wahkiacus to Goldendale and Klickitat connections schedule trains at Lyle for Goldendale and The Dalles steamer, with daily ex The Dalles sailing at 7:00 am. Portland connection from Goldendale at 6:30 am or 6:00 pm and Portland arrival 6:00 pm. Meals aboard steamers and wagon accommodations noted. Write H McDonald agent for rates and berths.
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