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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1906

Page

42

Chippers Ask Aid Oppression Allegation in House

Independent coal operators denounce lack of legal remedy in court citing Bituminous Coal Trade League letter introduced by Mrs Gillespie. Democrats protest. Payne blocks print, adjournment battle follows as party leaders clash over railroad and coal competition claims.

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

Congress Condensed Senate Debates on Shipping Bill and Coal Trusts

Senate session focused on the shipping bill with amendments from Allison and Spooner as Gainer defends the measure. Hale previewed the hazing bill. McCreary to read Washington's farewell on February 22. House tried to discharge a committee, failed to press grievances against the Pennsylvania Railroad, and adjourned after considering the fortifications appropriation with Williams filibustering. The piece charges a soft coal trust rail-link and price fixing with extensive railroad ownership and launch of investigations.

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

Cure indigestion by strengthening nerves claims

A historical ad-style summary stating indigestion arises from weak stomach nerves rather than mechanical digestion. It promotes Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a cure for indigestion dyspepsia and stomach trouble, with a testimonial from F A H Malcolm of Ft Dodge Kansas claiming a daughter recovered after four bottles and a money-back guarantee.

Miles

Coal Trust Allegations Put Beech Creek Rivalry Under Scrutiny

Pennsylvania and New York Central interests face scrutiny as independent coal operators accuse Beech Creek Coal and Coke and Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron of favoritism. Vanderbilts linked via Twombey dominate leadership in multiple railroads. The letter urges nationwide interstate commerce reform granting the ICC power to expose and punish railroad and trust discrimination, ensuring shipper relief.

Soft Coal Trust Congress Bal- Amore Philadelphia New York Boston Pennsylvania Railroad New York Central Pocahontas Virginia Norfolk and Western New River West Virginia Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Wabash Rrailroad Gould West Virginia Central Railroad Arthur P. Gorman Maryland Stephen B. el Davis Elkins Davis Coal and Coke Company Davis Collieries Company Pennsylvania Fairmount Gas Coal Mining Company Baltimore and Ohio Penn and Westmoreland Gas Coal Company Keystone Coal Mining Company George H. Huff Greensburg Robert K. Cassatt President Cassatt Great Double Corporation Pennsylvania Railroad Company Consolidated Pocahontas and New River Coal Mining Company Columbia Coal Mining Company J. Kerdner Cassatt Pennsylvania Irailroad Beech Creek Coal and Coke Company Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company Beech Creek William H. Vanderbilt Twombiey Chesapeake and Ohio Reading Interstate Commerce Commission Trusta Commission

Fight Over Chinese Exclusion Bill Transfers Power

The House Immigration Committee voted to move the Foster bill to immigration jurisdiction, seeking to discharge Foreign Affairs and refer to Immigration. The Yoaster bill would bar Chinese coolies and revise exclusion laws, while Foreign Affairs resists surrender of control, predicting a sharp contest if the transfer proceeds.

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

Senate Confirms President Nominees Across Agencies

In executive session the Senate confirmed a list of presidential nominations including George E. Anderson for consul general in Rio de Janeiro, Albert R. Morawetz in Dublin, Benjami n F. Burwell as associate justice of Oklahoma Supreme Court, James W. Raynolds as New Mexico secretary, and customs collectors Elwell S. Crosby and Myron H. McCord, plus several postmasters in towns across New York, New Jersey, North Dakota, Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee, and more.

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

Navy Budget Faces Curtailment Debate in Congress

President Roosevelt discussed next year’s naval appropriations with House Naval Affairs Chairman Foss. A strong current favors cutting funding, with talk that the bill may authorize one big ship plus smaller vessels, though gains will be hard to secure.

Foss House Naval Affairs Committee Roosevelt Congress

Bill to transfer insane criminals to the states

The Medico-Legal Society through Representative Adams of New York introduced in the House a bill to move criminally insane patients from St Elizabeths Asylum to state or other separate facilities. The measure orders the Attorney General to transfer all such inmates within thirty days of passage and mandates a report to Congress on costs. It also proposes a separate pavilion for the insane at the Federal penitentiary in Atlanta Georgia.

Soft Coal Trust Seaboard Consignee 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 unanimously in favor of Longworths bill authorizing 5 million dollars to build or buy legations for the United States abroad. The panel also scheduled to hear Secretary Root on consular reform, with discussions noted from a conference with Senator Crowell.

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

Senate Debates Subsidy Bill and Hazing Reform at Navy Academy

The Senate debated amendments to a shipping subsidy bill. Senators Allison Spooner and Gallinger critiqued features while Newlands proposed government shipbuilding. A separate hazing bill, reported by Hale, would replace the current compulsory court martial with reviewed punishments and define hazing.

Senate Allison Spooner Senator Gallinger Gallinger Culberson Gulf Ports Newlands Alison KHL Hale Bacon United States Committee On Naval Affairs Naval Academy Navy Secretary of the Navy

Senate considers rate regulation bill amid cross party clash

Senator Elkins introduced a bill to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to modify unjust rates after hearings. The measure, prepared by leading lawyers, would allow court-ordered rate changes with a one year duration, with suspension possible for justice. The bill aligns with President and Knox positions. Committee on Interstate Commerce weighs Foraker and Hepburn bills, debate centers on court review of commission decisions.

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 signals in two cities

Cincinnati reports President West of the Receivers and Shippers Association urging Senator Dolliver to stand firm against railroad interests and oppose the Hepburn bill. Columbus notes the Ohio House passes a joint resolution urging Congress to back Roosevelt’s railway rate legislation plan.

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

Mrs Oates and Mrs C H Davi Lothrop B

A fragment mentions Mrs Oates Mrs C H Davi and Mrs Lothrop B in a group name list. No clear event or relation is given, leaving the precise role or context unclear within the readable text.

Oates C. H. Davi Lothrop

Fifteen Shots A Minute Gun Proposal to Army

Gen Crozier outlined to a House Appropriations subcommittee that the new field gun fires fifteen rounds per minute, far faster than the gid gun’s two to three. The ordnance plan envisions 250 batteries, about two guns per thousand men for a 500,040 strong force. Already 276 guns are in service, with full army provision not until 1919 at current supply rates.

Crozier Ordnance Department House Committee On Appropriations Army Genenéral

Public Printer to Require Permits for Visits

The Government Printing Office will issue an official order to bar visitors from the big printers without a permit from the main office. The move aims to prevent interruptions to work and is expected to benefit service. Sightseers remain allowed under guided tours.

Stiings Stillings Washington

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