05 Jul 1906
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Newspaper
The Harrison News
Location
Harrison, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1906
Page
1
A fragmentary notice notes an orchard with profits around fifty cents, and mentions people connected to the memory of a man. The readable bits suggest a local reminiscence or obituary style fragment about individuals tied to the orchard's history.
Washington reports Congress completed its legislative program before adjourning, sending to the president the railroad rate act, the meat inspection measure, and the pure food act. The railroad rate bill was signed, and other acts cover canal funding, statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory, consular service reform, tax changes, quarantine, and labor protections.
A senate joint resolution proposes a temporary US government for the Isle of Pines applying canal zone governance to the island. It vests military civil and judicial power in the president directed for island rule and protection of inhabitants liberties and property until Congress or treaty changes. Cuban sovereignty until now is noted amid U S claims.
Mrs James Tanner wife of the Grand Army of the Republic commander in chief was killed in an automobile accident near Helena Montana en route to Fort Harrison. The party including Mrs J K Toole wife of the governor and Gen Lester Wilson survived with minor injuries others injured.
The articles outline three big railroad rate bills setting through routes and fair joint rates for interstate carriers, with public rate publication and penalties for rebates, plus court review limits. It also details first to third meat inspections, tagging, and sanitary standards for establishments handling interstate meat for sale, including government oversight and labeling requirements.
General provisions outline the pure food law prohibiting manufacture sale delivery for shipment or introduction of adulterated or misbranded foods drugs medicines or liquors with penalties for violations. It specifies examination of specimens, standards for drugs, preservatives usage labeling requirements and restrictions on ingredients and terms like compound imitation and blend.
Washington notes show the senate adopting conference reports on the railroad rate bill and the pure food bill as well as the meat inspection provision of the agricultural bill. Bailey and Tillman clashed over railroad lawyers, and a clash loomed over timing and funding tied to an appropriation. Vice President Fairbanks signed the rate bill, with the house also approving.
South Bend Indiana hosts the Order of Owls annual convention with Supreme officers elected including W Talbot as supreme president Burrell J Cramer supreme past president George D Beroth supreme secretary J Lott Losey supreme treasurer John J Johnson supreme invocator John D Burke supreme warden Joseph E Talbot supreme councillor John M Cullen supreme organizer and trustees Dudley M Shively Fred M Cook Arthur T J Hewson Dr E A Pettijohn from Chicago and Niles Michigan.
New York Harry Kendall Thaw entered a formal not guilty plea at the general sessions arraignment for murder, reserving the right to withdraw it. He remained cool and composed, briefly chatting with reporters as details emerged about letters and finances involving Stanford White and others, and his wife Mrs Thaw discussed her life with her husband’s attorney.
An American Line Express train from Plymouth to London plunged off the track near Salisbury after passing the station at high speed.23 passengers and four train men died, with about a dozen injured. Rescue efforts were hampered by darkness and debris as coaches were torn apart and a mortuary scene formed on the platform.
In Washington a confrontation between Representative George N. Southwick of New York and Charles L. Bartlett of Georgia was halted by friends. Bartlett, wielding a knife, warned Southwick he would cut him if he called Bartlett a liar.
Attorneys for two condemned drug dealers argued to set aside their sentences claiming guilty pleas were made with promised leniency, court prejudice, and unconstitutionality. Judge Kinkade rejected the motion and attacked the defense. The circuit court also received the motion as the judge had reduced fines to 2500 dollars and six months in prison for each of five dealers.
Roosevelt extends half holiday on Saturdays during July August and September to civil service employees mechanics and laborers in arsenals depots and division and department commanders offices under the war department, broadening summer leisure time.
United States business failures for the week ending June 28 total 146, down from 173 the prior week and 186 in the same week of 1895 and 204 in 1904. Canada reports 22 failures for the week, up from 19 the previous week.
The board of trustees of Stanford University appointed a rebuilding commission of the engineering faculty with full responsibility for construction details.
The joint postal commission of the senate and house elected Senator Penrose as chairman and Representative Overstreet as vice chair man. The panel is to investigate the cost of transportation of second class mail.
Washington considers 1908 exposition in Tampa Florida to celebrate the Panama Canal start. The House ballots 125 to 30 in favor a naval review in Tampa Bay during the exposition.
San Francisco budgets submitted to the relief committee show annual expenditures to dispense donated funds for destitute residents exceeding one million dollars. This figure underscores the scale of relief operations and the financial burden on city resources.
Judge Holt of the United States circuit court heard demurrers to the indictments in the sugar rebating cases. The court reserved decision.
Two people died and several were injured when a Ringling Bros circus tent collapsed during a severe wind and thunderstorm in Aurora HL. Panic ensued as crowds surged, with many trampled in the chaos.
The Congregational church leader Judson Smith, a prominent figure in Roxbury, died after a brief illness at his home. He was aged 71. The long time pastor and community figure served at the church in this city and was widely respected for his public ministry.
A joint delegation from both houses plans to meet the chancellor of the exchequer and the postmaster general to press for government negotiations toward adopting penny postage with the United States.
Sir Wilfred Lawson liberal MP for Camborne division of Cornwall died in London on Sunday at age 77 after a period of illness. His passing removes a long serving parliamentarian noted for his public service.
Miss Lacey Loyd aged 34 confessed choking her sister Miss Della aged 357 to death at their farm home near Nebraska City Nebraska. The elder sister had been losing her mind, authorities report.
A Southern passenger train struck two Negro women and two Negro girls who were attempting to move out of its path about a mile north of Orange. The tragedy highlights dangers on rail lines and the need for caution near tracks.
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