Cross Town Railway Bill Hearing In House DC
Citizens and railway men clash over the Great Falls and Old Dominion Railway bill at a District of Columbia Committee hearing. Former senators Butler Jones and Dunlop voiced sides for Old Dominion and Capital Traction while labor and citizen groups pressed for cross town service east of the Capitol and transfers among lines.
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District of Columbia
House
Congress
Old Dominion
Whch
Dunlop
Harries
Capital Traction
Washington Traction Companies
Marion C. Butler
North Carolina
Old Dominion Road
George T. Dunlop
Capital Traction Company
George H. Harries
Washington Traction Company
Barry Bulkley
Business Men's Association
Thomas W. Smith
Paul EB. Johnson
S. S. Yoder
Frank W. Hackett
W. J Frizzell
James K. Jones
Evan A. Tucker
C. €. Glover
EF. J. Roche
Central Labor Union
Representaive Cowherd
Aqueduct Bridge
Thirty-sixth
M Streets
Trac
Monstreet
Thomas Circle
New Jersey Avenue
Machusetts Avenue
First Street
Massachusetts Avenue
FE Street
East Second Street
Maryland Avenue
Bladensburg Road
Tenth Street
M Street
Georgia Avenue
Ninth Street
Great Falls and
Old Dominion Railway Company
Babcock
Yeder
East Washington C
Ctizens’ Association
East Washington
Gen. Harries
Old Deeminton Company
Old Dominion Company
Elf
H Street
Chicago
Washington
Eleventh Street
Mount Vernon
Union Station
Board of Trade
East Washington Citizens' Association
Smith
Gli Dominion
Virginia
Hackett
Thomas Cirele
G. T. Dunlop
Capital Traction Road
Great Northwest
Union Depot
Corning
U Street
My Road
J. Roche
Marion Butler
Mr. Butler
van Ax
Mr. Dun
Maye
Cowherd
Talks in Senate Lobby On Congress Life And A Capitol Door
Senator J Frank Allee of Delaware laments that long service in Congress dulls post term usefulness while Representative Goldfogle calls the Pension Commissioner role thankless and difficult. A mahogany door near the Capitol rotunda attracts ridicule as a “fake” closet door, and William R Hearst observes House debate from the press gallery.
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Goldfogle
New York
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Supreme Court Office
United States
Swayne
William R. Hearst
Mr. Hearst
Protests Delay Brady Nomination for Alaska Governor
Senate objects to John G Brady renomination amid protests from Alaska business groups and residents alleging he is not the people’s choice. Nomination recommitted with hearings likely. meanwhile Secretary of State issues salary and diplomatic service recommendations including Panama consul general raise to 5000 and Korea legation clerk to 1200.
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John G.brady
Senate
McCumber
Penrose
Brady
Committee On Territories
Kranes ”. Aannina
Iascptant
Congress
Panama
Legation
Korea
Fresh supply of remedy boosts free bottles yesterday
Crowd flocked for free bottles of a wonderful remedy yesterday forcing a telegraph for more. Today the supplier reports ample stock for all comers to try and feel well.
Interstate Commerce Bill Debate Focuses on Commission Powers
Mr. E P Bacon of Milwaukee testified before the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce regarding the Quarles Cooper bill. Chairman Hepburn pressed on the commission powers and court limits, with Bacon arguing rate relations between competing points and commodities require reform and stronger enforcement.
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Quarles-Cooper
Interstate Commerce Commission
E. P. Bacon
Milwaukee
Interstate Commerce Law Association
Hepburn
Bacon
No More Jefferson Bibles First Edition Exhausted
The Jefferson Bible, a popular government publication, has its 10 000 copy first edition nearly exhausted. Congress is hesitant to order a second due to the high cost, despite overwhelming demand from Senators and Representatives and frequent requests from the public.
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Hous
High Joints May Reconvene for Canadian Reciprocity
A Boston Chamber committee urged a new session of the High Joint Commission on Canadian reciprocity. They met with President Roosevelt at the White House and with Senator Fairbanks at the Capitol, who indicated reciprocity could be a top agenda item if the commission reconvenes.
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United States
Great Britain
Boston Chamber of Commerce
President Roosevelt
White House
Senator Fairbanks
Capitol
Fairbanks
Congress
Capitol visit seeks funds for marble municipal building
Commissioners Macfarland West and Biddie visited the Capitol seeking a 500000 federal appropriation to finance a marble municipal building for the District. They failed to gain inclusion in the urgent deficiency bill but were promised a hearing by the Public Buildings and Grounds Committee. The Senate and House subcommittee hearing on the District appropriation bill resumes at 11 this morning with plans to conclude the discussion today.
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Macfarland, West
Biddie
Congress
Gillett
District of Columbia
Committee On Appropriations
House
New Streets Proposed by Representative Babcock in House
Representative Babcock introduced two highway bills for the District of Columbia. one authorizes a new north east corridor and condemnation for connecting Water Side Drive at Kalorama Heights to Park Road at Belair Heights, proposing a sixty foot roadway. The other seeks to fund district schools with a $10,000 purchase of 1216 K Street NW and a higher janitor salary at Western High School.
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Babcock
District of Columbia
Sheriff Road
Alexandria
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Congress
K Street
Franklin School
Western High School
Needs More Coal Money For War Department Building
An urgent deficiency estimate of 5378.51 for fuel and light in the State War and Navy departments building for the year ending June 30 1905 has been submitted to Speaker Cannon by Acting Secretary Armstrong of the Treasury Department. Severe weather increased coal consumption. The Washington Post art supplement announces a lavish Christmas issue with a color art supplement from Otto Gebler.
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State Department
J. N. Gore
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War
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the Post
The
Washington Post
St. Louis
Art Critica
Otto Gebler
Post
Don’t Fay
Plan Shake Up in Kentucky Republican Leaders Seek Federal Posts
A Kentucky Republican conference led by H P B Ernst Judge George Du Belle and John W Yerkes calls for a statewide reshuffle of federal appointees if the President consents. They map districts to targets and pledge to place politically deserving Kentuckians in posts, noting past apathy influenced the Democratic tilt. Ernst refused to disclose further details.
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H. P B. Ernst
Republican State Central Committee
George du Belle
Supreme Court of Kentucky
John W. Yerkes
Internal Revenue
Roosevelt
Ernst
Wurther
Opposition to Dalzell Bill on Holiday Liquor Sales
The excise board adverse report condemns a Dalzell measure to ban liquor sales in the District on New Year’s Day Washington’s Birthday Independence Day Thanksgiving Flying Day Christmas election day and inauguration day. It cites ample current laws and recounts a drunken incident prompting his proposal. The board groups existing restrictions on Soldiers’ Home Sundays after hours minors women and habitual drunkards as sufficient.
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Dalzell
Ashington
Hanks
Board Ofistrict Commissioners
Land Fraud Developments Hint at Near Future
Secretary Hitchcock indicates startling developments on land fraud cases at a Cabinet meeting with six attendees. Postmaster General Wynne discussed postmaster appointments to be sent to the Senate. Canada reciprocity topics discussed with Senator Lodge and Boston chamber leaders. Walsh of St. Peter’s Cathedral hosted by Roosevelt for luncheon. Bill of Lading changes postponed to April 1. ICC hearing delayed. Gillett introduces red cross bill mirroring Senate measure.
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Hay
Taft
Shaw
Wynne
Senate
Official
Interstate Commerce Commission
Gillett
Massachusetts
Proctor
American National Red Cross
Larabee Succeeds Tonner as Assistant Commissioner
A. C. Tonner of the Office of Indian Affairs resigns from the post of Assistant Commissioner. Charles F. Larrabee, currently chief of the land division, will assume the role. The change follows Francis E. Leupp’s appointment as Commissioner and his wish for an assistant of his own choosing.
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Leupp
A. C. Tonner
Obs
Indian Affairs
Charles F. Larrabee
Land Division
Indian Bureau
Francis E. Leupp
Colored foods must bear distinctive labels order issued
The agriculture department ordered that all canned goods containing coloring matter be labeled. The circular requires labeling for foods colored with sulphate or copper and artificial coloring for other substances. Also lucose substituted for sugar must be stated. The food standards commission met to discuss wheat corn oats rye barley products. Whisky standards will not be considered. bad wines may be reviewed.
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Department of Agriculture
Food Standards Commission
Panama Lowers Duties Decree Takes Effect
Panama reports a decree reducing import duties and postage rates under an accord with the United States for the canal zone, effective today. Council elections on December 18 are contested by both parties with President Amador ordering provincial officials to ensure fair voting and punish fraud. Also listed are fourth class postmaster appointments in New York New Hampshire and Pennsylvania towns.
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Panama
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