Salem legislature names committees in Oregon Senate
In Salem on January 15, Dr. T L Perkins of Multnomah heads the war and means committee overseeing state budget bills. President Malarkey announces full committee slate with多 numerous chairmen including Moser on judiciary Neuner on revision laws Lester on fisheries Stutler on banking and Ragsdale on agriculture. Kellaher Joseph and others receive posts on municipal corporations federal relations and other key panels.
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R. R. Stutler
Wasco
W. H. Ragsdale
Wheeler
H. van der Hellen
Jackson
M. A. Miller
Linn
Joseph
Kellaher
Burgess
Lester
Hellaher
Thompson
Lake
Senate
Malarkey
Agricultural and Forestry
Ragsdale
Hollis
Hawley
Neuner
Stewart
Drimick
McCulloch
Wood
H Butler
Barrett
Hoskins
Kiddle
van der Helsen
Patton
Smith J
MecColloch
van der Hellen
Dimick Kiddle
Day
Miller
Smith
Farrell
J. C
Federal Relations
Butler
LL. 8
Bean
Manley
Miller, Stewart
Horticulture
Biddle
Smith, I
Dimick
Kiddle, Wood
Calkins
Carson
Carson, Hoskins
Moser
Netner
Judiciary
McColloch
Medicine
Pharmacy
Dentistry
Perkins
Mining
Bean, Hawley
Perkins, Thompson
Public Buildings and Institutions
Parson
J. S
Salem Senate Rejects Smoke Ban Amid Cigars and Clouds
In Salem Oregon the senate failed to quit smoking as Dimick and Joseph pressed for a no smoking pledge. The 15 to 15 vote fell short of the 20 required, with several opponents still smoking as they voted. Lt. Day and Lair Thompson were noted for lighting cigars during the session.
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Lair Thompson
Ways and Means Chair Burgess Calkins Hawley Lester Patton Smith J Cc
A brief item notes the Ways and Means committee chair and several members Danny names Burgess Calkins Hawley Lester Patton Smith and J Cc as participants in a parliamentary or legislative list. The snippet implies a committee roster or discussion of personnel within a congressional or state body.
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Ways and Means
Perkins
Burgess, Calkins, Hawley
Lester
Patton
Smith, J. Cc
State Grange Leader Urges Good Roads Action
C E Spence master of the Oregon State Grange and a key figure in the states good roads movement visits Salem to press lawmakers. He hints at reviving an initiative measure defeated last election to empower county courts to call elections and bond counties for road building and suggests a direct state tax for roads may be proposed, with revenue shared among districts that seek such aid.
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Salem
C. E. Spence
Oregon State Grange
Grange
Measure to Abolish Textbook Commission
A Salem report describes a bill by Representative Upton of Multnomah county to abolish the current textbook commission. The measure would require state board approval after a county superintendent vote for any textbook change, with changes limited to procedures set in the bill and legislative approval for contracts.
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Salem
Ore
Upton
Multnomah County
State Board of Education
Textbook Commission
First Umatilla Road Bond Bill Introduced in Senate
Salem Oregon reports the first road bill of the session from Senator Barrett of Umatilla. It sets how counties may vote bonds for road building by petitions of voters, with thresholds from one fourth down to one tenth, capping bonding at two percent of county assessed value and creating a sinking fund. A companion bill by Senator Burgess proposes diverting vehicle license funds to each county road fund yearly.
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Salem
Ore
State Senate
Barrett
Umatilla
Burgess
Vetoed measures moved to judiciary committee for review
Governor’s veto measures affecting about 50 bills from the last session will be referred to the Senate judiciary committee for screening before final action. Senator Bean urged sending the veto messages to committee, drawing pushback from Joseph of Multnomah who called it unprecedented. Other senators argued for time to discuss despite the push for rapid action.
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Selem
Ore
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Bean
Lane
Joseph
Multnomah
Thompson
Lake
Dimick
Clackamas
Miller
Linn
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Stomach Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid remedy for upset stomachs including sour, gassy, bloating and indigestion. It claims quick relief within five minutes, harmless effects, and urges keeping a fifty cent case at home for any family member. The copy emphasizes enjoying food again without fear of stomach rebellion.
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Pape
Senate votes to send vetoed bills to committee
On the senate floor a vote sent 16 senators, a bare majority, to refer the vetoed measures to committee. The panel will separate those with live prospects from those ruined by lapse of time, a time saving plan. The committee vows prompt reporting, which could keep the senate busy for the week.
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Senate
Oregon House Bill Seeks Electric Chair After 1913
Salem Oregon lawmaker McArthur introduces a bill to substitute electric chair for hanging after 1913. The execution team would include the warden, deputies, three physicians, a 12 member jury, and necessary officers and electricians. Witnesses limited to governor, attorney general, sheriff, up to two clergy, and up to 20 press representatives. No one under 21 may witness.
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Salem
Oregon
McArthur
New Card Room Opens at Connor's Cigar Store Balcony Annex
A new card room is opened in the balcony annex of Connor's Cigar Store in the city. It offers the best pool and billiard table and invites gentlemen’s patronage with updated facilities and room for all.
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Connor
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