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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1906
Page
11
Senate committee hears officials urge broad judicial review in Interstate Commerce Commission actions. Advocates insist courts may issue preliminary injunctions and suspend orders while cases proceed, opposing limits on commission authority and stressing due process protections for carriers.
Fragmentary ad copy touts King inspired pills for hunger relief and health benefits. No clear source, dates, or verifiable details.
The article surveys Senate hearings where Commissioners Knapp Prouty Fifer Clements Cockrell and Hepburn discuss expanding court review of Interstate Commerce Commission rate decisions. They explore whether a rate set by the commission should be reviewable for reasonableness and whether injunctions can suspend rates before court ruling, with mixed views on broad judicial oversight.
The Sharon estate led losses with Palace Hotel and many buildings destroyed. Senator Newlands and family heirs faced vast sums. Hearst properties and the California Wine Growers Association suffered heavy damages. Notables including Phoebe Hearst and Captain Roosevelt’s relatives endured major losses as fires and quake devastated San Francisco. Estimates suggest real estate depreciation could double early destruction costs.
An advertisement for Apitezo cereal urges readers to equip themselves for a hard business day. It promises vitality and energy from a crisp, delicious breakfast, claiming the cereal nourishes and sustains effort to the last crumb.
An advertisement touts Apitezo as concentrated nourishment that strengthens the body by building red blood cells. It claims higher food value than beef or eggs when eaten with milk, boosting vitality. Apitezo Biscuits cost 15c per package and Apitero Grains 10c, sold by grocers nationwide.
Cisco notes the city ranks fifth in losses from the phage scene with total costs uncertain as building values plus contents losses mount. The Merchants' Exchange Building loss is put at 1,500,040 with contents possibly higher. Sparon estate and Glyug-Spreckles follow as major victims, alongside Hearst, ex-Mayor James D. Phelan, Merchants' Exchange Association, Crocker estate and bank interests, New York Life, Laws Brothers, Parratt, Bancroft, and Jennie Flood. The Lick House, once Mrs Oeirichs property, was sold to a syndicate led by Phelan, with resulting loss attributed to him.
Washington Council No 1 Fraternal Sons of Jonadab held at Army and Navy Union Hall 910 Pennsylvania Ave NW. Vice Worthy Chief C W Broft presented William A Hickey acting secretary. R A Adamson and William P Welch admitted. Committee named to celebrate first anniversary of the organization and to coordinate city relief efforts with Willard Hotel meeting attendance. Numerous members spoke on good of the order and relief aims.
General Henry L. Greely hurried to reach Washington to assume command after learning of the San Francisco earthquake while en route to attend his daughter's wedding in Chicago. He cut his journey short, headed back toward the Pacific, and telegraphed his family at 1914 G Street NW to relay the shocking news and prepare for California deployment.
The War Department ordered 300 stewards tents moved from Fort Sheridan Chicago to San Francisco after Gen Carter confirmed tents on hand. A late report from Capt Powell in San Francisco said the Marine Corps books supplies and effects were looted and burned in the quartermaster store destroying about 100000 dollars worth of uniforms and clothing.
Railway superintendent reports mail trains to and from Oakland SF proceeding with reasonable regularity on slow schedules. Postal cars are authorized to handle in and out mail while staff are recalled and used off regular days to resume full service as conditions permit. Also notes upcoming Sunday Past's Art Supplement featuring Mrs Roosevelt Mrs Fairbanks and Cabinet ladies. orders via newsdealer.
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers wired 1000 to the Washington Post earth quake fund for California sufferers. The union and local lodges plan further drives to raise about 10 000 nationwide with General Executive Board efforts underway. Charles T. Lofthouse of Los Angeles reports subscription totals and calls for wider participation.
Scientist Win observes quake impacts on masons and concrete structures. Director W Walcott of the Geologic Survey orders Ric L Humphrey of St Louis to California to study earthquake effects on dam masonry. The Reclamation Service builds large concrete structures, prompting careful analysis.
Mr Johnson a 72 year old San Francisco wholesale merchant and his wife arrived in Washington to assess earthquake news. They learned San Francisco damage rumors reached New York and Washington, then prepared to return. The Knight of Columbus assembly met and authorized telegrams of sympathy and aid to the San Francisco chapter.
A damaged notice conveys sympathy from a California district to bereaved families and members of Phi Kappa society. It notes forthcoming revisions and a report due in five years, with committee actions and district timing mentioned.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a federal ad or report from California. Mentions San Francisco and state service while unclear phrases imply a meeting or command. Contains garbled terms and incomplete names but preserves a likely government communication context.
An outcry over a circus calamity prompts a broad relief effort for victims. Agencies invite public donations and sympathetic support from coast to coast, with Western Union offering free messages to circulate aid.
Officials report that a San Francisco mint stock valued at about 39 million dollars of gold silver coins and bullion survived the quake and fire with minimal damage. A telegram confirms government property escaped serious harm and outlines transfer of 19 million dollars from Newark to San Francisco for immediate deposit and withdrawal on order.
A Knights of Pythias bazaar at the Pythian Temple drew support from a grand lodge meeting held last night. Grand Chancellor Jefferson Middleton dispatched a telegram offering consolation for the disaster and service to children referenced in the event. The Santa Cruz grand lodge noted general community aid and anticipated further assistance next week.
Maj Sylvester offered the assistance of the members to the stricken resters election to the office of the International body.
Rumors circulate about three cruisers possibly lost near Union Tron and Francisca amid confusion over the fate of the cruiser Califarita and a South Da evacuation threat as fears of earthquake or fire rise. Officials have not confirmed details.
In Washington a luncheon honored Robert R. Galley visiting from Tientsin China as speakers described rapid growth of a new Chinese educational system. Mr. Woodward warned of wartime secrecy around Japanese officials, and Mr. Gatley noted English is rapidly the common language among students, boosting English-speaking influence.
Washington College of Music advanced piano pupils perform a recital at Carroll Institute Hall. The program features pieces by Schubert Chopin Grieg Mozart Rachmaninoff and more performed by Miss Thom son Miss Kenneipp Miss Fil Fantasiv Miss Demarest Miss Saunders Miss Wheelock and others in an afternoon concert.
An entertainment to enlarge the Benevolent Fund of Lodge No 7 of the Theatrical Mechanical Association was held at the Belases Theater on Wednesday afternoon. Participants included Manuel Alexander Mr Pulizzi Miss George Leonard W H Denny A B Griffith Tom Moore and Mrs Chadwin. Gaver secretary notes the event was a success with beautiful half tone pictures from recent photos of Mrs Floogeveit Mrs Fairbanks and the President's Cabinet ladies in The Sunday Post Art Supplement. Next Sunday orders may be left with your member today.
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