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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1906

Page

20

Chippers Seek Aid As Opressed Coal Men Speak

Independent coal operators and shippers claim no remedy in court as a Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Trade League letter, introduced by Mrs. Gillespie in the House, is blocked by Mr. Payne. The note argues railroads crush competition, cites a Philadelphia case, and warns of its impact on small operators and miners across several states.

Bituminous Coal Trade League Pennsylvania Gillespie Payne Serena B. Payne New York Committee On Ways and Means Dalzell Railroad and Coal Combine Oscar W. Gillvame Texas Williams Gilliespie Gilles Tre League of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia United States Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company Pennsylvania Trailroad Company Philadelahia Pennsvania Coalan Orlee Company Pennsylvania Railroad Company Pennsylvanda Virgina Maryland West Virginia Interstate Commerce Commission Commission Penn Yania Virginia West Viginia Soft Coal Trust Tyrone Seaboard Consignee

Congress Condensed Senate Debates on Shipping and Coal Trusts

The Senate discussed the shipping bill with amendments by Allison and Spooner and heard Hale on the hazing bill. McCreary will read Washington's farewell on February 22. A House clash over the cost of government mail transport and a failed push to discharge a committee occurred. Fortifications funding faced a filibuster and a costly, alleged coal transport scheme involving railroads and trusts was urged for investigation, naming major railroads and coal interests across Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

Senate Allison Spooner Gailinger Hale McCreary Washington House Gillespie Lnok Pennsylvania Railroad Williams Morgan Tennessee Muscle Ala Electric Hecht Company Fairbanks

Indigestion cures via nervous system theory gain ground

An old medical ad claims indigestion stems from weak stomach nerves not inactivity. Dr Miles Restorative Nervine is promoted as strengthening nerves to ease digestion, with a testimonial from F A Malcolm of Fort Dodge Kansas stating his daughter recovered after four bottles and a money-back guarantee.

Miles

Coal Interests Challenge Rail Giants In Beech Creek Region

A Pennsylvania dispute accuses Pennsylvania and New York Central rail interests of discriminating in soft coal shipping. The Beech Creek Coal and Coke, Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron, and Vanderbilts connections, via Twombey, allegedly control operators and influence rates. The letter urges stronger interstate commission powers to expose discrimination and enforce penalties.

Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Railroad Company Beech Creek Coal and Coke Company Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company Beech Creek New York Central William H. Vanderbilt Twombiey Chesapeake and Ohio Philadelphia Reading Interstate Commerce Commission Trusta Commission

House Seeks Transfer of Chinese Exclusion Bill

The House Immigration Committee voted unanimously to urge moving the Foster bill to originate in Immigration. It would shift consideration from Foreign Affairs to Immigration, amid debate over jurisdiction and the now domestic focus after the 1904 expiration of the treaty.

House Committee On Immigration Hayes California Committee On Foreign Affairs Foster Committee On Immigration Yoaster United States Chin China

Senate Confirms President Nominations Listing Names

The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed multiple nominations including George E. Anderson consul general at Rio de Janeiro Albert R. Morawetz consul at Dublin Brazil Benjamin F. Burwell associate justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court James W. Raynolds secretary New Mexico collectors Elwell S Crosby Myron H McCord and others postmasters Taois H Ward Augustus Gibson J W Prouty H R Moberly R L Cox L D Branden W L McCampbell J H Jones A V Rondall C Conger A McCoy D W Cornell J F Sullivan J N Ellis M C Menday and John M Wooten across various districts and offices.

Senate George E. Anderson Dhnefs Rio de Janeiro Albert R. Morawetz Arizona Dubin Brazil Benjamin F. Burwell Supreme Court of Oklahoma James W. Raynolds New Mexico Elwell S. Crosby Bath Myron H. McCord District of Arizona Taois H. B Ward Tuquoin Augustus Gibson McLeansboro J. W. Prouty Roseville H. R. Moberly Windsor Indiana R. L. Cox Fowler L. D. Branden Greensboro W. L. McCampbell Middletown J. H. Jones Newcastle A. V. Rondall Shelbyville Missouri C. Conger Unlonynie New York A. McCoy North Tonawanda

Navy Budget Cuts Face Tough Push From Congress

President Roosevelt discussed naval appropriations with Chairman Foss amid hints of resistance in Congress to funding for next year. Sources say the push likely aims to authorize construction of one large warship and possibly several smaller vessels, though passage may demand strenuous effort.

Foss House Naval Affairs Committee Roosevelt Congress

Bill to transfer insane criminals to the states

The Medico Legal Society through Representative Adams introduces a House bill to move criminally insane patients from St Elizabeths to state institutions. The measure requires the Attorney General to transfer all inmates within thirty days and to report to Congress on the cost of a separate pavilion for the insane at the Federal penitentiary in Atlanta Georgia.

Medico-Legal Society Adams New York St. Elizabeth's Asylum St. Elizabeth’s Congress Federal Penitentiary Atlanta

Foreign Relations Committee Passes Longworth Bill

The House Foreign Relations Committee reported Longworths bill to spend 5 million dollars for constructing or purchasing legations abroad, in a unanimous vote. Also noted are upcoming hearings with Secretary Root on consular reform and talks with Snevr CGannon.

Foreign Relations Committee Longworth House Committee On Foreign Relations United States Iday Secretary Root Sne Vr Cgannon

Senate Debates Subidy Bill and Hazing Reform

Senators clash over a subsidy measure for Cuban trade ships and a reform bill repealing a compulsory court martial for Naval Academy hazing. Debate covers naval manpower, funding methods, and limits on subsidies while a hazing bill proposes tighter review by the Secretary of the Navy and a new definition of hazing. The session includes affiliate remarks by Allison Spooner Gallinger and Hale with executive actions and language changes.

Hale Committee On Naval Affairs Naval Academy Senate Navy Secretary of the Navy

Senate debate over railway rate regulation bill shapes committee vote

Senator Elkins introduces a rate regulation measure modeled on the President's plan to allow the Interstate Commerce Commission to adjust unjust rates after hearings. The bill faces party splits in the Interstate Commerce Committee, with Foraker pressing a court review provision and Hepburn bill supporters seeking to keep the court review option. The panel may decide to amend the Hepburn bill to include judicial review as the fiscal vote nears.

Lodge Senator Elkins Aucea Senate United States Elkins Interstate Commerce Commission Supreme Court Foraker Committee On Interstate Commerce Mesars Tikine Algrich Senator Foraker Dolliver Messrs Cuillom Clapp House Aldrich Kean Crane McLaurin Cullom Florida Priday Doliver Messrs. Foraker Hikins

Ohio is for rate bill telegram to Dolliver

Cincinnati on February 13 reports FR H West, head of the Receivers and Shippers Association, urging Senator Dolliver and the Roosevelt aligned group to resist railroad lobby pressure against the Hepburn bill with Ohio broadly backing real regulations. In Columbus the same day the Ohio House endorsed a resolution urging representatives to back Roosevelt’s railway rate bill positions.

Cincinnati Ohio H. West Receivers and Shippers’ Association J. P. Dolliver Washington Columbus House O’rourke Toledo National Senate Roosevelt

Mrs Oates Mrs C H Davi Mrs Lothrop B

Mrs Oates Mrs C H Davi and Mrs Lothrop B appear in a brief social item noting gatherings and calls at local homes. The note mentions their courtesy attendance and goodwill in a community setting.

Oates C. H. Davi Lothrop

Fifteen Shots A Minute Gun Adopted by Army

Gen Crozier chief of the ordnance department told a House Appropriations subcommittee that the new gun fires fifteen shots a minute, far faster than the gid gun that tops at two or three. The gun uses a slightly smaller caliber but heavier projectile and longer recoil. Army supply plans call for 250 batteries, about two guns per thousand men for 500 000 troops. Already 276 guns are in use in the army and militia, with full coverage not expected until 1919 under current delivery rates.

Crozier Ordnance Department House Committee On Appropriations Army Genenéral

Public Printer to Issue Visiting Permit Rule

The Government Printing Office will issue a formal order prohibiting visits to the big printers without a permit from the main office. The Public Printer believes this will prevent work interruptions caused by callers and improve service. Sightseers remain allowed under guided tours.

Stiings Stillings Washington

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