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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1906
Page
7
Washington January 26 Independent insurgents lose stand as rule banning amendments to the statehood bill passes 192 to 166. Democracy votes against, 43 insurgents join, while 57 retreat and 45 abstain. The debate, marked by sharp rhetoric and party control, ends with Dalzell moving final passage after rule adoption.
In a January 25 report from Washington Vermont representative Foater introduced a bill to modify the Chinese exclusion act. The measure would allow merchants students and other classes qualified to enter the United States to do so without facing the alleged indignities cited by the Chinese government. It also provides that after arrival in the United States Chinese entrants are entitled to a trial before any expulsion by immigration officers.
Washington January 25 The house judiciary committee approved a favorable report on a bill to punish government employees who divulge crop report information learned through their positions.
Washington January 25 An order reducing navy yard forces will discharge 260 men at Norfolk 800 at New York 280 at Boston and 120 at Mare Island. The measure aims to trim manpower at key facilities and follows broader budget directives affecting several shipyards and support depots nationwide.
Washington report notes Special Agent Crist says Chinese feel more favorably toward Americans than toward other nationalities despite social tensions. The assessment appears in a brief diplomatic update dated January 25.
Washington January 25 J H Hedwards private secretary to Secretary Shaw has been elected secretary of the government board for the James town exposition.
Washington January 25. George has been appointed General at Rio Janeiro Brasil. The announcement notes the assignation of duties and reflects a formal alignment with diplomatic service in Brazil. The terse item underscores a personnel change in consular circles and hints at broader U S presence in South America during the period.
The Minnesota Farmers' exchange accuses the Duluth board of trade of boycotting grain from their elevators, shutting it from the Duluth market. The complaint to Attorney General Young seeks anti trust law review. The exchange, a cooperative aimed at cutting middlemen, says Duluth’s actions are unlawful discrimination and restraint of trade.
A rundown of Chicago cash market prices across categories. Butter, eggs, cheese, meats, fruits, vegetables, and other goods show current brisk listings with varied grades and pack sizes. Includes dairy, live poultry, seafood, berries, greens, tubers, and broomcorn prices for different qualities and unit measures.
OCR fragment shows bids and prices for cattle and hogs across Chicago, New York, St Louis, Kansas City, Omaha, Milwaukee, Duluth, and other markets. Entries list No 2 red, No 1 northern, mixed lots, and price bands like 4.50 to 8.75 per unit, reflecting a chaotic late 19th or early 20th century agricultural market page.
Indignation runs high among central and south American diplomats as the Austrian ambassador, dean of the corps, convenes ambassadors and several European plenipotentiaries at his home to organize a joint gift for Alice Roosevelt. Critics say the move aims to monopolize the honor and omission of many ministers sparks protest.
Danville Kentucky January 25 Mrs Martha Penman visiting neighbors when her daughter Mary four years old and a baby boy died in a house fire.
Frederick A. Burnham will resign the presidency of the Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company in New York on January 26. The move follows years of leadership at the firm, and interim arrangements are expected as the board considers the transition.
Senate debate on railroad rate regulation consumes session. Aldrich accuses Hearst of proposing to give the Interstate Commerce Commission power to fix rates, while Clay argues for federal control to curb abuses. The discussion touches on municipal ownership and hints at possible presidential considerations without confirming party bets.
Washington D C Jan 2 The Can non led Democrats defeated insurgents who tried to seize control of the rule for the statehood bill. The vote on the rule was 192 ayes to 105 nays and the measure was adopted by a 30 vote margin. Debate was tense as veterans backed the organization and insurgent leaders faced decisive defeat. The rule sets Oklahoma and Indian Territory as Oklahoma and Arizona and New Mexico as Arizona for debate until today’s vote with no amendments.
Ministerial circles dispute reports of France hesitating on the Venezuelan question. A high foreign office official says France will secure full satisfaction for past and present affronts, but act on its own timing and terms. No blockade has been ordered.
A mob of 300 men seized Ernest Baker from Trigg county jail in Cadia Kentucky and hanged him from a beam at city scales near the courthouse. Baker had been accused of attempting to assault Mary Gentry, 18, and the act occurred early Sunday morning.
A curious note suggests Mars observing astronomers might be familiar with our north pole, while playfully urging to keep focus on Mr. Peary.
Washington January 24 after a long conference the house committee on interstate and foreign commerce approved a rate bill known as the Hepburn bill with an unanimous committee recommendation. The measure largely follows the original Hepburn bill but adopts democratic provisions including fixing a reasonable and fairly remunerative maximum rate. The amendment reduces the Interstate Commerce Commission to seven members from nine.
Chicago authorities report the Marshall Field will filed in Cook County Probate Court outlines a vast estate likely worth between 75 and 150 million dollars with a 25.3 million bequest for the Field Museum. The widow Della Spencer Caton Field receives the Paris avenue residence for life, after which it passes to Marshall Field II. The residuary estate is split three fifths to Marshall Field III and two fifths to Henry Field, with a trust lasting until the elder son reaches sixty.
Chicago Jan 25 Great Western officials charged Burlington with secret rebates to Missouri river jobbers for three years. The accusation stirred railroad men and a warning was issued to eliminate rebates to prevent a rate war and influence Congress on the current railway rate bill.
Washington reports authorities uncovered a Black Hand society amid the Michael Carrazola murder inquiry. The group allegedly plotted to assassinate Governor Pennypacker and other prominent residents. Arrests of anarchists nationwide may follow.
Even off putting individuals provide a lesson by showing what not to imitate. Their behavior highlights ethical limits and the value of civility, prompting reflection on how to act constructively in social settings.
Washington notes report Roosevelt intends to reappoint J S Clarkson when his term ends next spring with Senator Dolliver also assured by Roosevelt. The item spurred New York chatter until Platt denied Clarkson’s departure and Dolliver’s information solidified the outcome. Separately Mayor Todd of San Juan attacked insular officials for excluding Porto Rico natives from meetings.
Two campers share a breakfast remark about hearing a cow bellow in a swamp and a follow up question about a bull. After two more mornings of silence the first man ends by packing up, noting there is too much argument in the camp.
The record summarizes January 20 to 25 in Washington with House and Senate debates on the urgent deficiency appropriation bill. Key items include abuses in appropriations, eight hour law for Panama Canal work, canal purchases, and compensation for canal commissioners. Senate discussions cover Moroccan and Santo Domingo affairs, administration policy, and authority questions as central themes. The Oklahoma and Arizona statehood bills advance after party friction.
Theodore Kamrath of Davenport, employed as a deck hand at Peterson department store, fell from the third story elevator shaft to the basement and died instantly, interrupting the marriage plans with Miss Ida Rehiing.
The text laments climate change and cites harsh Chinese penalties for objectionable writing and reading It describes the ban on private use of yellow paint on buildings noting yellow as the ruler color and detailing punishment for violators.
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