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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1906
Page
7
Massachusetts representative McCall denounces the railway rate bill arguing it would allow populist noise to drive law. He warns progressives seek control from Washington and questions the President's shifting stance since 1904. He recalls past views and asserts liberty would suffer under broad national regulation.
McCall argues the bill cedes legislative and judicial power to a commission and would fail to curb rebates. He calls for broader reforms aligned with Elkins law, cites public demand and Magna Carta contrasts, and criticizes political rate fixing as a path to government ownership. Russell defends the bill, mocks Sibley, and notes Roosevelt’s alignment with Democrats.
President Roosevelt states he does not threaten Congress with an extraordinary session over railroad rate regulation. He affirms no intention to dictate legislation and insists any reform should be just to both railroads and shippers. He favors Hepburn inspired measures and cautions against unfairly affecting railroad rights or property.
Washington Feb 2 The Senate committee on interstate commerce agreed to vote on railroad rate bills Feb 16. Three measures are under consideration the Dolliver Clapp bill the Elkins bill and the Foraker bill. The measure with the most votes will be reported as the majority measure and the others may go to the Senate in minority reports.
In Washington on February 2 the Senate saw a running clash over the shipping bill with Senator Patterson opposing and Senators Gallinger and Perkins supporting. Patterson charged excessive favors to shipowners and warned of threats from Oceanic Company seeking a flag shift. Gallinger called the speech remarkable and denied lobbying or threats in the coastwise and lake trade debate.
Master Frederick Roche known as Boston's Boy Magician entertained at the Boston YMCA hall with Francis Gatewood assisting. He captivated youths with tricks such as handkerchiefs to flags, watches from bread, rice to water, and candy from an empty hat. Intermissions featured soloists Charles Berg and John Lester Milne with pianist Miss Clara Mallory.
A 1920s style critique of spring fashion urges bold gowns that sculpt female figures into hourglass silhouettes. It mocks extreme slenderness while detailing three sample outfits a pale blue one piece, a tight tan princess suit, and a high tight pleated gown.
Brighthelmstone Club hosts midwinter meeting of Federation of Women's Clubs at New Century building Huntington Avenue. Mrs Eliza J Bates presides as clubs welcome delegates and four new clubs enter the state federation. A fire in banquet hall briefly disrupts events before a banquet follows.
Representative Sulzer introduced a House resolution seeking details on the sale of the Wall Street custom house to National City Bank. He claimed the deal was scandalous, valuing the property at 10 million dollars while the bank paid about 3.266 million with no taxes paid yet. Bank officials denied any personal arrangement and noted Congress directed the sale. City Comptroller Metz sought to tax the building for seven years, arguing withholding purchase funds was a tax dodge.
Gordon Dexter, 42, millionaire clubman, marries Miss Annie L. Amory, four years his senior, at 5 Beacon Street in a quiet ceremony. The union, described as a season's surprise, was held with few relatives present and the couple left the city together. Dexter and the Amory family homes are 55 Beacon Street and 238 Marlboro Street, respectively.
In Chicago on February 2, testimony showed Jesse P. Lyman stating Garfield claimed protection by law and the administration as representative of the President. Lyman described the National Packing Company as a holding firm with six to eight subsidiaries and that it did not slaughter animals or sell meat. He testified about Garfield’s assurances and the grand jury proceedings, with the court admitting related evidence.
Isthmian Canal Commission completed work on a report to Secretary Taft recommending a lock canal as the most efficient and practical option for the United States. The board will transmit majority and minority views from consulting engineers and defer signing until a later meeting. Chief Engineer Stevens backs a lock canal for definite time and cost, unlike a sea level canal.
Dear reader asks how to win a 19 year old girl who visits his sisters. Champagne counsels frank confession of love and direct approach, suggesting remove distractions and tell her his heart and desire to marry. She stresses secrecy and respecting the girl's feelings rather than gossip.
A poem from the Washington Star contrasts a Sunday’s calm and hopeful change with the weekday routine. It depicts a transformed atmosphere where old vices fade, the sky clears, and time seems measured yet distinct from the other days.
Charles J. Chance Jr twenty four of 787 Sixth street was arrested by inspectors from police headquarters yesterday afternoon on charges of stealing a diamond ring from Roswell D. Gordon of 873 Washington street during last August.
The Roxbury Owl Club Ward 18 Democratic organization held its annual officer election last evening naming Michael P. Daly as president and a slate of vice-presidents, secretary, financial secretary, treasurer, and an executive committee including Daly, Butler, and Murray among others.
The Boston Post invites readers to send favorite scrap book stories poems or anecdotes for prize consideration. Submit your gem from a personal scrap book to the Scrap Book Editor in Boston and share a treasure with fellow readers.
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