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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1906
Page
48
A lively Senate discussion on treaty making and executive control unfolded with a heated exchange between Senators Tiltman and Spooner. Bacon defended executive prerogatives while warning of growing congressional encroachment and party caucus limits, amid arguments on advisory duties and constitutional authority.
The Senate spent most of yesterday in a heated clash between Bacon and Spooner over presidential and Senate prerogatives in treaty making. Disputes spilled into remarks on Algeciras, Santo Domingo, and Costa Rica with Tillman, Lodge, and Baron weighing in. The House carried on with railroad-rate debate as executives met, and adjourned after Bacon and Spooner clashed over information requests.
The Commissioners said they will file a favorable report on the bill to incorporate the American Institute for Drug Proving. They suggested minor wording changes and proposed vesting control in a board of trustees as a key reform.
An advertising notice touts Radway's Pills as a remedy for stomach liver bowels kidneys bladder nervous disorders loss of appetite headaches constipation fever biliousness and other internal viscera derangements. The claim states perfect digestion will be achieved and lists 26c per box with Radway & Co New York address.
Deep rail rate debate in the House continues today with four speakers W Bourke Cochran Mann Williams and Hepburn guiding discussion before a final vote tomorrow The sessions are expected to stretch to 4 30 pm with a 5 minute rule to follow and include criticism of railroads and coal output control and multiple intercorporate agreements cited as evidence of stifled competition.
The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed nominees including James F. Smith for governor general of the Philippine Islands and Grosvenor A. Curtice pension agent at Concord New Hampshire. Also approved district attorneys Marshall Edgard Wilson and Eugene Nolte and postmasters in Delaware New York Ohio Pennsylvania North Carolina and Indiana Territory among others.
The President transmitted nominations to the Senate including Elot Olson as Receiver of Public Moneys at Valentine Nebraska and Samuel Yordun as assistant civil engineer from New York. It lists midshipmen Abbutt Taylor and Brikhart, boatswains Puttman McCarthy Jarrett, and officers Wood Roach among others.
A House resolution by Mr. Gillespie of Texas presses for a comprehensive inquiry by the Interstate Commerce Commission into the alleged control of bituminous coal traffic by major railroads. The memo outlines alleged stock ties and directorates linking the Pennsylvania Railroad with New York Central, Baltimore and Ohio, Chesapeake and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, and Philadelphia and Reading to restrict competition and limit coal shipments. The measure seeks findings on contracts, combinations, and the effect on independent shippers, plus a report on current distribution practices and remedies.
Col Pete Hepburn closes debate on the railroad rate measure noting the President approves the core provisions defining railroads and transportation and the commission’s power. He asserts the bill will pass with the President's unqualified approval, despite a hostile NY Press editorial claiming it falls short.
City officials announced the Mills Avenue extension plan will be approved by the Senate bill. Captain J J Morrow will prepare a report showing the proposal does not conflict with the general street plan. The project will condemn 25 feet of southwest land to achieve a uniform 50 foot width at an estimated cost of 7500 dollars, to be assessed as benefits against adjacent properties.
The ad promotional copy touts Father Johns Medicine as a safe remedy and tonic for colds bronchial troubles and general bodily strengthening It claims strong endorsements including a testimonial from a body builder and offers money back if it fails to deliver the claimed benefits.
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