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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1906
Page
43
Attorneys clash over Hepburn railway rate bill arguing it may violate constitutional separation of powers. They warn Supreme Court could strike the measure as an unlawful concentration of legislative executive and judicial powers in one body.
The article discusses the Supreme Court distinction on delegating lawmaking versus execution and examines whether the Hepburn bill would force the Interstate Commerce Commission to exercise legislative discretion. It cites Knapp’s remark on the margin of legislative discretion between unreasonable high rates and unreasonably low rates and questions constitutional justifications for limiting or expanding regulatory authority. It mentions McCall’s comment on defining tariffs and the broader issue of congressional delegation in transportation and import duties under justice standards.
Charges will be filed in the State senate by Senator Ti Machen to defeat Julian P Baldwin’s appointment as superintendent of Alexandria County public schools. Allegations include lack of public knowledge of his nomination, Republican ties, improper self‑payment for Ballston schoolhouse work, excessive stationery funds, and no prior teaching or trustee background.
Dr Samuel B Moore bought the residence and grounds at 811 Prince Street Alexandria for 9506 dollars from Alberta Murdaugh. He will move in this spring and establish home and office there. The property fronts 95 feet on Prince Street in a desirable residential block.
The Sunday-school Baseball League faces collapse after eight clubs withdrew at President Prevost's meeting. Four more undecided with three remaining in the league. A six club revival plan may form a new league while remaining associations consider basketball or track events.
A long list of hotel guests by city and affiliated establishments from Baltimore to Manila, naming numerous individuals and couples by hotel and organization. Entries cover destinations such as Raleigh Ebbitt Riggs St James National and New Willard, plus extended lists for cities including Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia and more with numerous personal names and titles.
Albany reports Porter Donlin of the New York Nationals two other baseball players Walter Bennett and John McGrath were arrested on intoxication and breach of the Deuce aboard a New York Central train. An assault charge was added against Donlin by a train porter who said he pointed a loaded revolver. All pleaded not guilty and were released on bail.
Baltimore Md February 1893 Thomas W Lawson reports a lengthy talk with Governor J Frank Hanly of Indiana about serving on a committee to vote proxies for policy holders at forthcoming life insurance company meetings in New York. Lawson says Hanly consented and agrees with his ideas. Lawson then departs for Boston in his private car while Hanly lectures on The Patriotism of Peace at Friends School, denouncing recent life insurance scandals.
A mother describes using Scott's Emulsion to aid children at the first sign of a cold. She notes symptoms like restless sleep, heavy breathing, and night sweats, and claims quick recovery within days. The ad promotes the product as a preventive aid for child weakness.
The Massachusetts Agricultural College Club held its annual meeting and smoker at the Shoreham. Attendees included Dr. E. W. Allen C. B. Lane W. A. Hooker Dr. A. W. Morrill F. D. Couden F. F. Henshaw P. F. Staples F. A. Bartlett Beal and others from the USDA USGS and related bureaus. A separate item notes a cake euchre party by Women of the Columbus Commandery with over 100 players and prize cakes. A Boston date reports Emerson statue planned for Concord costing about 25000 with Daniel C. French selected as sculptor.
Albert G Osborne testified at Col W D Mann perjury preliminary hearing that initials on the Count Reginald Ward letter and court exhibits share two key handwriting traits slant and size, suggesting same author. Mann appeared affected, Littleton pressed for more, 250 handwriting samples to be tested next session. Mann failed to appear for supplementary proceedings. prior debts linked to 1887 jewelry judgment against him.
Market activity slow due to sloppy streets though dealers expect strong business today. French artichokes appear in wholesale at 30 cents each. Tomatoes scarce with 20 to 30 cent four pounds. Bananas scarce at 15 to 25 cents a dozen, ripe ones rare. Strawberries 35 cents a box, better berry expected at same price. Fish dealers report usual Friday trade with no price drop yet. Poultry shipments from South Carolina boost supply. broilers 25 cents per pound, roasters 20, fowl 18, turkeys 22, geese 18, ducks 20.
A 1905 testimonial from W. M. Chidester of Hutchinson Kansas details a 35 year psoriasis battle cured in thirty days using Cuthers Soap Ointment and Resolvent. He describes circular red patches, dry silvery scales, raw flesh, oozing blood, itching, and relief after treatment, praising Kansas state.
A nine month old Boston terrier named Fashion will travel to Washington from New York to be presented at Miss Alice Roosevelt's wedding on February 17. Gifted by A Montgomery Stillman the dog is a prized Bluest Blood lineage from Duchess' line, bought for 1500 dollars from Frederick E Ries. Fashion will wear a gold jeweled collar and has an extensive wardrobe and grooming set. She will be registered in the pedigreed society canines after the Roosevelt Longworth wedding as Mrs Nicholas Longworths property.
Washington report details France sending a Gobelin tapestry from the national manufacturing plant. The two by four foot allegorical work depicts a medieval woman at a lectern, valued by connoisseurs at 25 000 to 50 000 dollars. Ambassadors Jusserand and Sternburg discuss gifts for Miss Roosevelt as she prepares for her White House wedding gown.
An advertisement listing the Royal Baking Powder Company located at 100 William Street in New York Signals a historic business presence in the city with product branding and street address.
The gown for Mise Roosevelt advances to final fitting in a spacious room guarded by few trusted workers. The white dress features lilies on a gold thread court train and is paired with maize and pink gowns named Mails Alice and petal-de-rose. The trousseau includes gold lace, satin, and a white Irish lace robe valued at about $300, reflecting American artistry for foreign courts.
Mrs Josephine Leonard widow of Fire Captain Henry R Leonard will forward to Hon Nicholas Longworth a bottle of his grandfather’s golden wedding wine to toast the bride at the upcoming wedding. The gift traces back to the golden wedding of Longworth’s grandfather when a vase and three bottles were sent to Gifts Fire Engine House. One bottle survived forty six years and will be sent to Miss Alice Roosevelt and Nicholas Longworth for the nuptials. Wesley Rippey confirms Longworth will welcome the gift and ensure safe delivery before the wedding.
Rome correspondence reports Giorgione's Christ Meeting St Veronica with thirteen life size figures and the painter's portrait, once missing from Padua since 168, has been recovered. The owner Count Perazzolo withholds details of the recovery. Auction sale of stocks and valuables follows at 11 am and 2:30 pm at 125 F. Modern jewelry and watches also listed.
Washington reports a Washington February 17 wedding hush, with N Longworth snubbed in formal notices. W Loeb Jr. responded with composure, and official bulletins avoided listing Longworth’s party or titles, signaling a public rebuke to his insinuations and a quiet resolution.
From the New York American a secret wedding occurred as Charles Maitland Connfelt wed Miss Soley against parental opposition. The couple married in Trinity church with Rev Ir Wibbert, then returned to the Soley home to show the marriage certificate. Connfelt must sail for Europe soon, so they plan to depart together, hoping for family reconciliation in their absence.
This old testimonial style note promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla for scrofula eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism and dyspepsia claiming prompt permanent cures after other preparations fail. It assures confidence in effectiveness and mentions Hood's Pills for constipation.
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