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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
7
A speaker argues for clear aging dates on government inspected foods and condemns Chicago packers for secrecy. He compares U S and British practices, cites London abuses, defends open disclosure, and calls for applying inspection laws to all, including major firms and wealth egalitarians.
London reports MP William Field pressed War Secretary Haldane to confirm that an American firm long established in the London meat market holds contracts to supply meat to three UK military stations. The contracts exclude canned provisions, though preserved meat comes from army reserves to move stock. Field holds multiple meat trade and veterinary roles.
Louisville June 20 Dr A S Bradley, local livestock and meat inspector, caused to be seized and sent to a fertilizer works today 2400 pounds of pork loins held in cold storage. The storage company officials refused to identify the rightful owner.
Washington June 20 the Senate held a first night session to push adjournment and debated a Sundry Civil Appropriation amendment granting 25000 for the President's travel expenses. Senator McLaurin challenged legality, while Senator Hale defended the amendment as aligning with the Railroad Rate bill provisions. The group adjourned after considering canal type and canteen provisions, with the James town Exposition appropriation approved and further action postponed to tomorrow.
Conferrees on the Railroad Rate bill abandon the plan to meet without full committee presence. The next meeting is set for 8 p m tomorrow at Representative Sherman's rooms in the Hotel Normandie.
The House adopted the conference report on the Legislative, Executive and Judicial Appropriations bill today, passing the measure after the Senate had approved the report yesterday.
An ambulance from Long Island College Hospital responding to a call was struck by a streetcar at Smith and Wyckoff streets Brooklyn. Three people were injured including Michael Donlon and Dr William Williams. Motorman William Curran fled the scene but was halted by a crowd. Reserves from Butler Street station restored order as another ambulance was sent to Seen Hospital for treatment.
President Roosevelt appoints Charles M. Hough to the United States district court for the Southern District of New York amid debate over ties to the Pennsylvania Railroad. Attorney General Moody conducted a broad inquiry, reporting back on candidates chosen for public service.
News from the French Foreign Office that entrance under arms is not allowed sets off weeping among Albany Burgesses Corps Old Guard and allied groups. A Boston departure remains planned with committees seeking to adjust to France ban, while several organizations pledge to go to England and Belgium even if France is excluded. Participants include Duke of Cornwall's Rifles Governor General's Foot Guards Prince of Wales Fusileers Ancient and Honor able Artillery Worcester Continentals Putnam Phalanx Governor's Foot Guards New Haven Cleveland Grays and Old Guard.
The House approved a Sundry Civil bill item of 25000 for the President's traveling expenses for the next fiscal year. Debate centered on constitutional grounds and whether the expense should be permanent law. Support came from Bourke Cockran and others citing leadership value, while Underwood pressed cost concerns and constitutional limits. The measure passed 176 to 65, with several Democrats voting with Republicans.
Clarence M York private secretary to Chief Justice Muller of the United States Supreme Court died after jumping or falling from a window at Garfield Hospital around 3 this morning. He had been treated yesterday for a facial injury claimed to be from a streetcar fall and was said to have been drinking. His wife was away, and he was taken to Garfield for a new dressing after rational assessment.
The Pure Food bill moves to the House floor with a twelve hour debate rule reported by the Rules Committee and adopted. Mann of Illinois leads, aiming to push the measure largely as reported, while critics seek changes. A sample table of deleterious products will illustrate debate. The House bill, a substitute for the Senate version, tightens labeling for narcotics and details standards for drugs, preservatives, and canning weights, with can sizes allowed under the rule.
Washington June 20 Representative Norris of Nebraska led a losing fight in the House on a joint resolution to amend the Constitution to elect Senators by direct popular vote and to extend Representatives terms to four years. The measure was defeated 89 to 3 as many members did not vote.
Washington June 20. A survey to deepen Coney Island Channel to ease New York Harbor congestion is assured. A House bill by Rep Law from Brooklyn to fund the project passed and is expected to clear the Senate. Jamaica Bay and other adjacent channels would be connected, expanding shallow water access and boosting commerce. Law predicts Jamaica Bay commerce could double within three months of completion.
Assistant Secretary Reynolds said the Treasury will seek higher duties on the Leeds pearls, arguing the string constitutes a necklace and warrants an 18 percent charge rather than 10 percent for unset gems. The case parallels the Tiffany dispute, now before a U.S. Circuit Court, and involves 60 Oriental pearls imported from Paris aboard La Touraine brought by Citroen et Cie.
The affair centers on sisters of William B Leeds’s pearls valued at 26000 francs and the duty dispute over 60 percent versus 10 percent. Appraisers, then the Port Collector, and Treasury official Leslie Shaw debated the correct levy. Appeals threaten a $100,000 recovery as the government seeks final remedy.
Galveston June 20 The Apache returned to port after a fruitless search for the oil barge Gusher and its four crew. Officers say they covered 18,000 square miles and criticize fellow officers for not pursuing toward Calcos Mexico. The barge is believed afloat with a starving crew.
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