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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1906

Page

10

Favors Home Rule TS Seconed By Hepburn

House debate on District governance centers on street extension costs and self government. Representative Sims argues for municipal self rule and critiques federal taxation while criticising congressional hearings on District schools and governance. He cites street extension plans and the Capital Traction Company's taxes to illustrate alleged overreach by Congress.

Sims Pete Hepburn Clead Tay al Man Wie Servno Dayne District of Columbia Min Mem Dera Congress

Taxation and street widening spark District debate

Col Hepburn denounces federal appointments in the District and argues for fair taxation to fund street openings. The House passes bills on child labor limits, nonresident tuition in public schools, and park contract bonds amid attacks on Interior Department control of the Government Hospital for the Insane.

Union Hepburn Gaines Martell Sulzer New York Dill Stephens Texas Secretary of the Interior Government Hospital Interior Department

Nominations Confirmed by the Senate List

The Senate confirmed nominees including John M. Vogen collector of customs Castine Maine and Charles Richardson secretary of the Jegation of Copenhagen Denmark. Postmasters listed span California Del Monte Jure ner Loomis Colorado Idaho Maine Michigan Minnesota New Hampshire and others with multiple local offices. The fragmented record names several officials such as W C Fogg Freeport Maine and H French West Lebanon New Hampshire, among others.

John M. Vogen District of Castine Charles Richardson Massachusetts Copenhagen Denmark California G. FP Snel del Monte FW. Jurener Loomis Colorado J. Wolfe Eaton Idaho D. W. Prite Kelloge W. W. Dunn Twin Falls Hipple M. A. J. Olsen de Kalb WW. S. Chittenden Park Bidgs Maine W. C. Fogg Freeport W. Stackpole Baca Michigan L. Girard Davison Loulan Weessner Stephenson Minnesota G. R. Hall Plainview Ourl D. H. Walker Great New Hampshire H. French West Lebanon Warrington King F. Alen Pullman Wiecunatm Jelophen Mayviile

Scott's Emulsion a food medicine for wasting diseases

Booty Rowne, New York, promotes Scott's Emulsion as a food medicine that blends medical and dietary benefits. The product is praised for aiding imperfect growth and delicate health in children and treating weakness and wasting in adults. The endorsement emphasizes its unique value as both food and medicine.

Scott Booty & Rowne New York

Morgan Opposes Bill On Waterways To Check Rail Rates

Alabama Senator John T. Morgan argues against proposed legislation he says would encroach on states rights and railroad property. He urges privatized waterways to foster competition, and criticizes federal control of interstate commerce. Mississippi Senator McLaurin counters, noting partisan views and amendments aimed at protecting ships and judicial review. The Senate adjourned after a brief session.

Alabama John T. Morgan South Senator McLaurin Mississippi Morgan Congress United States

Heyburn Proposes Amendments To Rate-Bill In Senate

Senator Heyburn of Idaho proposed two key amendments to the rate bill. One demands full public disclosure of carrier finances and operations, including stock issuance and use of funds, plus details of outstanding bonds. The second provides liberal court review of Interstate Commerce Commission orders, with stays and indemnity bonds, plus Supreme Court certiorari on constitutional questions. Senator Berry of Arkansas appeared in the Senate for the first time since Arkansas primaries.

Heyburn Idaho Interstate Commerce Commission Circuit United States Supreme Court Senator Berry Arkansas Senate Jeff Davis Sen

Rator surrounded by colleagues at somber gathering

Colleagues surround Mr Berry in a solemn hall, offering condolences as mourners recall his cheerful demeanor and steady leadership. The scene captures a community paying respects after his passing and reflecting on his contributions.

Trator Mr. Berry Mona

Senator Daniel Accuses Powder Trust in Senate Record

Senator Daniel added to the trust debate by publishing a letter from R. B. Waddell of a Peoria powder firm replying to G. M. Peters of King Powder Company. Waddell cites powder deals as evidence of a trust and urges the Attorney Generals to allow defendants to respond, promising more proofs and offering to reveal further acts of extortion on the people and government.

Daniel Waddell Peoria, Tit, Powder Factory G M. Peters King Powder Company Mrr Tollowe United States Ohio Indiana Minos Iowa Wisconsin Missouri Kansas Petera

Senate Question on Mail Weight and Freight Transport

Senate explores cost of railway mail service with a resolution by Mr. Clay. It asks the Postmaster General if shifting all articles over four pounds from mail to freight would reduce mail weight and whether postal efficiency would suffer under such an order. The measure awaits action at the earliest opportunity.

McLaurin Texas Mr. Bailey Ehipper Kansas Long Congress Senate Tles Clay

Gompers Denounces Ship Subsidy Hearings

The House Merchant Marine committee session focused largely on amenities exchanges as Samuel Gompers testifies against ship subsidies calling the naval reserve provision a conscription. Capt. Ellis and others recount past actions while Gompers and federations insist the Federation remains on record opposing subsidies.

House Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Naval Reserve Gompers A. Puruseth San Francisco Sailors’ Union Pacific Slope Gétllinger Congressional ‘Merchant Marine Commission Winthrop L. Marvin Boston Alexander Gochran Bath George F. Ellis Stewart Reid Ells Grosvenor Littlefield California Mr. Grosvenor Doughty Gallinger Marvin Enjs Alexander Cochran Hoilermakers' Union of Feuponges Federation

Williams seeks prosecution of consuls over United States cases

Minority Leader Williams introduced a joint resolution asking the President for information on actions to prosecute John Goodnow, George A Derby, Albert H White, Stephen Paul Barchet, Robert M McWade, and Dr Karl Johnson for violations of United States laws and consular restrictions as shown by a report and court decision in New York Southern District.

Williams Plarce United States Congress E Dently John Goodnow George A. Derby Albert H. White Stephen Panl Barchet Robert M. McWade Karl Johnson

Steel Men Galled Grosvenor Issues Summonses

Democrats accused United States Steel Corp of selling goods abroad cheaper than at home. Gen Grosvenor said the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee will compel steel officials to testify this week, linked to ship subsidy hearings. The panel aims to bottom the charges and report the bill possibly next week.

United States Steel Corporation Grosvenor Committee On Merchant’ Marine and Fisheries Chainmay Grosvendr

Page and Waste Basket Mix Delays Senate Argument

A junior page in the Senate tangled with a waste basket during a debate on Mrs Bailey's amendment. He tripped at the desk, his foot stuck through the basket, and he fell to the floor for about five minutes before freeing himself and allowing McLaurin to resume addressing constitutional issues.

J Bee McGaurin Mississippi Sénate McLaurin

Nominations Named by the President for Federal Offices

The President yesterday sent nominations to the Senate listing dozens of federal office holders across multiple states. Names include Robert E. Levis in New York district court, Harvey J. Tal is for public moneys in Maryland, and numerous appointees across Connecticut Delaware New Jersey Pennsylvania and more. The list covers judges receivers and other federal posts with locations spanning Elkton Andover Cornwall Glen Cove Islip Kingston Bath Henderson Madison and beyond.

Senate United States Diateiok Juss Digtriet Cova Robert E. Levis Marchal Norther Ten Willina H. Darrough Gudgs Alfred 31 Moore Pennsylvani Harvey J. Talis OS North Hives Bureau Baltic Maryland G. M. Evans Elkton Maggawitaatta Bliss Andover New York H, Riley Cornwall Conrier Genewsee A. Wrisht Glen. Cove Glen. Cove; E. 3.” Teek, Islip; W. & Dotson, Kingston; 8. D. Mulhottain Ponti Pelansy B.A. Weaver Montourayitte A. & Bears Bath Alabama W. W. Simmons Athane Bee Ruszelyitle J. A.” Bingham Tallidegi Margaret Miller Puscatoosa Leppert Cam ‘Gen Washington St. H.W Wy. S. Treasury Gulder Pavite Oy Superior Orise Pennaybeania Wilard Motel Aps Pointment Jenson Claus Dancin

Fishermen Told to Pay Fine Under Protest in Newfoundland Case

Representative Gas setts advised two American fishing masters of the Weasels to pay a ten dollar fine under protest after trawling in Newfoundland waters. The seizure was for violating local regulations the secretary regards as conflicting with the treaty. The plan is to pay now and seek adjudication later.

Newfoundland Gardner ISI Foot

Government to Buy Old Flag House in Philadelphia

Abi introduced in the House by Mr Moon of Pennsylvania asserts for the government ownership of the Old Flag House. The two story stone and brick structure belongs to the American Flag House and Betsy Ross Memorial Association and would be kept open for exhibition purposes.

Abi Moon Pennsylvania Philadelphia Betsy Ross

Indian Bill Report Clarifies Senate House Agreement

Fragmented text notes Senate and House agreement on Indian affairs bill awaiting presidential signature. Mentions power constraints, monetary issues, and reserved provisions for coal, with unclear references to acts and dates.

Senate HOUSE

Lewis Gets Colorado Bench

A compact note indicates Lewis gaining a seat on the Colorado bench with reference to Teller and Patterson in a court setting.

Lewis Colorado

Opposition to Free Seed Appropriation Sparks Inquiry

A fragmented report discusses opposition to free seed distribution programs. An inquiry is addressed by the Agriculture Department about seed tracing, legality, and distribution practices. Secretary Walon notes that seed extraction and distribution have varied results, urging legislative change to defend free seed policies.

Walon Depar Pire Illinois New Soule Voeher

Proctor Admitted Bail Granted in Thode Case

Bail was admitted for Proctor in a case involving Senator Thode. The defendant agreed to surrender to authorities in Quincy after the admission. Court records indicate limited details available from the readable fragments of the OCR text.

Sunday Laws Debate Spurs Ohio Clergy Assembly

Report from Cincinnati shows Protestant clergymen drafting a new statewideSunday law convention. Delegates from Cincinnati Tangent Columbus Dayton and other cities gathered in Columbus to shape the movement amid favorable and critical reactions in the courtroom setting.

Ohio Columbis Columbus Cincinnati Dayton

President Defends Spanish Treaty Claims Commission Costs

Secretary Slaw reports to Congress the Spanish Treaty Claims Commission costs totaling 297,487 for expenses and 214,390 for defense of suits since creation. Treasury notes no record of claims passed, while President urges fee limits for lawyers and possible Supreme Court review. The Spanish government cooperates by providing archival evidence to clarify commission transactions.

Congress Slaw Ad. Sullivan Massachusetts Treasury Department Commission Senate Suprema Gra

Special stockholders meeting Lanston Monotype 1905 notice

Notice from Lanston Monotype Machine Company Philadelphia calling a stockholders meeting in Alexandria Virginia for April 9 at 1 o clock noon to elect a board of directors and conduct business. Transfer books close April 9 at 6 pm and reopen April 4 at 8 am. Secretary Babe Bolt signs.

Lanston ‘Monotype ‘Machine Company Callowhill Beret Philadelphia Lanston Monotype Machine’ Company A. m

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