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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
3
Chauncey M Depew resigns as director of the Equitable Life Assurance Society amid delays and unclear reasons. Armstrong Committee probes policy holder assessments and funding related to Mutual Reserve and Security Mutual Life companies. Senator Depew’s resignation follows testimony on agency profits, stock interests, and premium practices linked to reforms and investigations.
W R Speare undertaker and embalmer at 940 F Street N W offers first class service on next reasonable terms. William Lee, funeral director and embalmer, provides connections to modern crematorium and livery services with modest prices. Pennsylvania area contact details updated.
John McCall president of the New York Life Insurance Company denies any intention to resign and says policyholders want him to stay. Vice President George Perkins will leave soon, reportedly due to J Pierpont Morgan’s desire for his retirement. McCall defends himself against garbled press accounts and notes supportive letters from policyholders.
At the Equitable Life Assurance Society annual meeting Sir William Mather of Manchester England Alexander C Humphreys and J Coward Swanstrom of Newark and Tom Randolph of St Louis were elected directors. Reelected were George F Victor Wallace II Thomas Eckert Tompkins De Witt Cuyler Thomas Spratt Frank Witherbe James McMahon and Eben B Thomas II. Most were nominated by Grover Cleveland and his trustees under the Ryan purchase of Wryde stock. Sir William Mather heads the Manchester Cal Ford Tron Works. Swanstrom formerly Brooklyn official. Alexander Swanstrom's secretary not reelected.
Havana talks focus on Isle of Pines status as Territorial Delegate W R Ryan plans to present credentials from the Isle of Pines legislature to the House and argues the island is American territory If seated by the House and Cuba treaty ratified the issue could reach the Senate and eventually the Supreme Court The leaders’ statement warns that bloodshed could force US responsibility if justice remains unmet
The Pennsylvania delegation met to discuss committee assignments and protest against the Speaker's ruling limiting one member per state on a committee. They seek an eastern representative on Rivers and Harbors and may push to replace the chair. Philadelphia urges funding a Delaware River survey for a 35 foot channel, despite Burton opposing it.
Nebraska Representative Norms introduced a bill to limit continuous work for interstate railroad workers. Conductor, brakeman, engineer, fireman, train dispatcher, and telegraph operator cannot work beyond twelve hours without eight hours rest, except in casualty or emergency. Violations carry a $1,000 fine per offense. Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate and refer to district attorney for prosecution.
Secretary Root transmitted to the House a message from Minister Leishman urging a 15.00 appropriation to buy the Constantinople legation building. The lease nears expiration and without purchase the legation could be homeless. He recommends enclosing the site in a compound for protection and to shelter the American community during riots or disturbances.
Speaker Cannon places Gen J Warren Keifer of Springfield Ohio on the Appropriations Committee as a reciprocal favor dating back twenty four years when Keifer helped Cannon as a new member. Keifer later became head of the committee and rose to the Speakership.
Special to The Wesbluxton Post. Charles W Strvel of United States Printing Co says he closed a 250000 Budweiser beer label contract with Anheuser Busch Brewing, the largest single order yet and only a portion of the yearly need. The note credits public appreciation for driving demand. Isthmian Canal Commission finishes annual report to Congress.
Representative Michalek of Vilinos received a Chicago written threat stating he will be slain if he takes his seat in the House amid protest. Protest cites naturalization status and residency. Michalek, who came to the U S as an infant and rose from poverty, wonders if the letter is from a crank or anti naturalization foe. He has not hired a guard.
The annual book of estimates on appropriations for the government for the year ending June 30, 1907 was sent to Congress by the Treasury secretary. Total for all departments including deficiencies and permanent appropriations is 622,723,151 dollars. Current year appropriations were 629,738,097 dollars. estimates for the current year were 619,669,662 dollars. A departmental recapitalization table shows estimates for the coming year and appropriations for the present year.
Resident Commissioner Tullo Larrinaga of Puerto Rico finds Washington weather harsh. He, used to a balmy southern isle climate, sits in the House in a heavy overcoat, keeping it buttoned as debates heat up. The reception has been warm yet the temperature remains listless for him.
Secretary Hitchcock transmitted to the House the Maritime Canal Company of Nicaragua annual report. The cash received from all sources totals 117 610 dollars. The company has done no work for years due to government seizure of its property in Nicaragua.
Senator Beveridge, chairman of the Committee on Territories, believes a statehood bill will pass this session with a solid majority. The measure would admit Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state and New Mexico and Arizona as another, in the form last session. He may introduce an identical Senate bill or await the House version.
Senate Democrats await word from Republican committees empowered to fill minority vacancies. Once received, a Democratic caucus will authorize appointments to vacancies on Appropriations Interoceanic Canals Military Affairs Public Lands Rules and Territories.
The President sent to the Senate yesterday a list of nominations including James I. Tracey as associate justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines Edward J Rodricue as assistant appraiser of merchandise Frank C Churchill as Indian inspector from New Hampshire and James M Reynolds as secretary of New Mexico.
Senators Smoot and Sutherland and Rep Howell of Utah met the President to press the Strawbery Reservoir reclamation plan for 60 000 acres in Utah County stalled by funding and costing 312000 to date. They also urged creation of a national game preserve spanning the Grand Canyon region with deer buffalo and elk. The President promised consideration and directed a conference with the Interior Secretary.
The Foreign Committee takes up the Isle of Pines treaty with Cuba to adjust title to ownership. The matter has layered history since 1803, with a special committee chaired by Senator Foraker to report in executive session before public release. Santo Domingo is next on the executive session agenda from the Foreign Relations Committee.
The Senate set a record by introducing 820 bills on the first bill day of the new Congress, surpassing 872 from the Fifty-eighth and 491 from the Fifty-seventh. Clerks crowded the Secretary's office, numbering and filing despite a late finish near 5 o'clock.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee decided to invite Secretary of State Root to appear before the panel to discuss foreign affairs. The date will depend on the Secretary's convenience, with an early presentation to the Senate likely.
Three hundred delegates from Oklahoma and Indian Territory depart by special train to lobby Congress for statehood. The group supports joint statehood and backs the general provisions of the Hamilton bill as applied to Oklahoma and Indian Territory, with numerous named participants and sponsors.
Death notices list Charles Bile 2 months, John Herson 30, John Dawns Morris 60, Chaves H Edein 43, Harry W Goodrich 46, Merv Dina Graff (age unknown), Marton Estelle Jenkins 1, Tva Kenny Hurst 19, Infant FO & GL Loe 68, Mary Lemese Em regency Hospital 47, Stephan Wo MIM 211 fat se, James Alpert Norton 19, Charles O Nett Govt Hosp for In ane 37, Ellena Foster Lili het se 15, Alfred Webb Govt Hasp for Insane 76, Owen Wright 7, many ages and addresses listed.
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