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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1904

Page

5

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.

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.

Senate J. Frank Aliee Delaware Congress Washington Goldfogle New York Senator Allee Deep Sea Penglons Capitol Supreme Court 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.

Alaska 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.

House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce 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.

Congress Senijatora Senate 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.

High Joint Commission 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.

Capitol 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.

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.

Secretary of the Treasury Cannon Hay State Department J. N. Gore Liege Belgium Gore State War Wavy Departments Armstrong Treasury Department 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.

Kentucky District of Columbia 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.

Excise Board 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.

Hitchcock 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.

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.

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.

United States Panama

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