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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1905

Page

4

Debates Over Insurance Tax Power and State Rights

The House clashed over referring the presidents insurance taxation proposal to the Ways and Means Committee. Democrats led by Sherley urged state regulation and warned against federal control while Cochran and Burke attacked insurance practices and warned Congress about overreach. The session also asserted House prerogatives on canal legislation, voting 37 to 0 to transmit a resolution about constitutional rights to the Senate.

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Buried Trusts and Insurance Reform Debate in New York

A long editorial exposes stock swindling and insurance fraud linked to major firms and figures in New York. It condemns tax and reform actions, criticizes executives and guardians of mutual and life companies, and urges Congress to act to purge the financial system and protect policyholders. Names include prominent financiers and public figures.

Cod Liver Oil Emulsion Promoted for Children

An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a superior refined cod liver oil, saying it is easier to digest and better than plain oil. It claims most children tolerate it well and that doctors recommend it, urging readers to ask for Scott's Emulsion.

Scott Scott & Rowne Pearl Street New York

Congress Debates Canal Appropriation and Hazing at Annapolis

The Senate grills Panama Canal funds as Tillman blasts imperialism and the President. Spooner defends the administration and critics call the canal commission methods unfair. The House debates life insurance control and hazing at Annapolis, with Adams urging accountability for the Naval Academy case and Bonaparte’s reprimand criticized as lenient. The session adjourns to noon.

Tillman South Carolina Panama Canal Senate Santo Domingo Spooner Benster Tolman Panama Canal Commission Bishop Burke Pennsylvania New York Williams Willama Philadelphi New York City Boss Twetd Philadelphia Annapolis Adams Naval Academy Congress Ita Navy Adama Boraparce Meriwether

Senate Confirms Broad List of Nominations Including Consul Generals

The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed a lengthy slate of appointments. Among them are Consul General positions for Iddings and Mason Mitchell, with nominees spanning Indiana New York Delaware and beyond, covering war and prattice departments, consular roles in Cairo Chungking and Caracas, and multiple district collectors immigration commissioners and postmasters.

Iddings Mason Mitchell Senate Benjamin F Harper Indiana War Department Charles A. McGonagla Pratofce Department John Abbott Delaware Lewis Middinge New York Consu Cairo Leo Allen Barghola Balrat Turkey Conmul Albert Lefingwolt Warsaw Russia John McMackin Georgetown Gui Kim Houston Kama Pringles McHenry Francis M Harrington Kirkerile Frank M Hise Tarkio Keffer Nevida Edward R Collina Goldgold New ‘York Adam N Finucin Pittsford Fowler

Payment of Arrears for Spanish War Soldiers

Acting Secretary Taylor of the Treasury sent to the House a letter recommending that all unexpended balances for the payment of arrears and allowances of officers and men in the Philippines during the Spanish war be made available for us. It is believed those balances will meet delayed claims, over 500 cases are pending and it is estimated $200,000 will be paid out in 1906.

Taylor Treasury Department Philippines Arid

Philippine sugar policy sparks Idaho debate on free trade

Senator Dubois of Idaho, former Taft ally, criticizes free sugar proposals for the Philippines, arguing such measures would destroy American sugar industries. He cites labor limits and calls for Philippine production of rice and copra, warning that free trade benefits few capitalists and harms U S producers.

Fred T Dubola Idaho Taft Party Philippines Dubois United States Pubols Payne Senate House Manila Trubois Hongkong China Japan Philippine Commission Commission Adopit Jalanda Hawaii Sage Bush Islands Philppine Islands

Sugar growers oppose Philippine tariff bill

Speaker Cannon faces a new insurgent band from beet sugar communities aiming to defeat the Wary and Means Committee plan to cut the Philippines duty to 25 percent of the Dingley rates. Republicans Mondell Loud Moran Fordney led the conference with other sugar states planning to block passage.

Cannon House Waya and Means Committee Philippines Messrs Mondell Wyoming Loud Moran Fordney Michigan

Sugar duties fight uniting cane and beet growers in south

A border line on sugar tariffs prompts cane sugar growers from Louisiana Mississippi and Texas to ally with beet sugar interests and resist any amendments or proposals to lower duties It is reported that tobacco interests may join this alliance to block changes and press the House to oppose amendments seen as harmful to the sugar sector.

Louisiana Mississippi Texas

Oppose Sugar Tariff Cuts in House Hearing

Henry W Peabody of New York and Boston told the Ways and Means Committee that Philippine sugar imports rose in 1905 from rumor of shortages and expected tariff cuts. W S Humphrey argued against reductions, warning free trade would boost cane acreage and Philippines output, while Senator Newlands proposed a $10 million agricultural bank to make the islands self supporting and cut long term costs.

Henry W Peabody Commission New York Boston Ways and Means Committee The House United States Congress Manila Peabody Humphrey Saginaw Mich United Ties Frumphrey Philippines Guv Wright Willams Japan American Billan Newlands Nevada Philippina

Memorial Bridge Bill Favored by Senate District Committee

At yesterday’s meeting the District Committee favorably recom mended a memorial bridge across the Potomac from Observatory grounds to Arlington at 600000 dollars. An appropriation of 5000 was asked for preliminary work. Other measures: report on Anacostia River improvement, real estate corporation rights, a Georgetown Heights park, widening Columbia road near Sixteenth Street, widening Bladensburg road, and a juvenile court with a special judge and probation officer. Representative French introduced a suffrage bill and a liquor license increase. Other measures include extending Massachusetts avenue and opening Fessenden street to River road and creating a park on Rhode Island avenue boundaries.

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Opposition to Lane as Interstate Commissioner

The Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce examined Franklin Lane of California for the Interstate Commerce Commission post. Opposition to confirmation led to referral to a subcommittee to hear objections and report. no formal protest exists though some Pacific Coast Senators urge a Republican appointment. Eastern senators favor the View, and action may be delayed. Senator Cullom asked for no action until he can review the case. Lane’s nomination would replace Commissioner Fifer, who said he would resign.

Lane Fhe Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Franklin Lane California Interstate Commerce Commission Cullom Fifer

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