Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Post in Washington, Washington Dc

We have 1,636,616 pages in Washington Dc

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1906

Page

16

First Suspension Day May Open Army Appropriation Bill

The Fifty ninth Congress schedules the first suspension day with Army Appropriation measures to be called up by Mr Hull. Debate over amendments may stretch into Thursday under a five minute rule. The bill includes changes to pay and promotions, plus moves on maneuvers and sea travel. Senate plans emphasize pure food and statehood discussions with hoped early action on joint statehood for New Mexico and Arizona.

Hull Charman Hall Senate Heyburn Dik Hom Snator Everidge Ohio Bern Foraker Hoth New Mxico Arena Beveridge

Maj Miller for Congress in Franklin Pennsylvania

Special to The Washington Post dated February 18 reports Maj Charles J Miller of Franklin famous as an automobile pioneer and noted for controversial advertising in Fitzsimmons maritime trials. Weighing a bid to succeed his uncle Joseph Sibley, Miller enjoys strong local popularity and wide support among friends urging candidacy. He is son of Gen Charles Miller, head of the National Guard.

Washington Post Franklin, Pa Charles J. Miller Congress Joseph Sibley Maj Miller Franklin Charles Miller National Guard

Four Years in Prison for Cavalry Quartermaster

Burlington VT February 18 Four years in the military prison at Governors Island were imposed on Harry J Morgan formerly of Patner Massachusetts quartermaster sergeant of the Fifteenth United States Cavalry. Convicted of conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline he entered a house while searching for deserters claiming authority under a search warrant a warrant later found bogus.

Burlington Governors Island Beli Fort Ethan Allen Harry J. Morgan Patner Mass Fifteenth United States Cavalry Morgan

Temperance Foes Clash With Free Alcohol Bill at Capitol

Temperance advocates plan to press hearings as Ways and Means resumes on free alcohol measures. Opponents will present statistics arguing tax removal boosts drinking and harms health. Manufacturers of wood alcohol oppose the bill, fearing business loss. A heated, stubborn contest is expected as the hearings proceed.

Committee On Ways and Means England Congress

Middies State Facts Senior Class Takes Action

A House Naval Affairs subcommittee investigating the Naval Academy has returned to Washington after reviewing court martial testimony. The senior class has pledged to stop hazing, and faculty and midshipmen will be examined to determine if officers tolerated hazing. The panel notes mild hazing exists, but not bodily injury, and may not warrant dismissal. The committee plans to return to Annapolis on Tuesday.

House Committee On Naval Affairs Naval Academy Washington Congress Annapolis

Pennsylvania's new rule on rolling stock specifications

Special to The Washington Post reports that after July 1, 1906 the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will refuse cars from other roads not up to its standards. From that date all received cars must have air brakes and automatic couplers, and from January next year those cars must meet Pennsylvania's strict construction specs. The company is replacing light old cars with heavy steel ones.

Washington Post Pittsburg Pennsylvania Railroad Company The Pennsylvania Iight

Gambling with Death and Diet Reform

A mid‑sentence era sermon warns that daily indulgence harms health and heart disease shadows death. It urges dietary reform with Stuart's Dyspepsia and Digestive tablets promising rapid relief for indigestion and stomach distress. Endorsed by unnamed health advocates urging readers to rest the stomach after meals.

Josh Stuart

Senate Eyes Review on Interstate Commerce Power Debate

Senate debate centers on railroad rate legislation and the danger of granting the Interstate Commerce Commission combined legislative, executive, and judicial powers. Critics warn that such authority risks constitutional departure and presidential manipulation, undermining representative government and local prosperity.

Congress Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Senate Interstate Commerce Commission United States Caw Littlefield House

Wright Denies Withdrawing From Governor Race

Knoxville, Feb 18 Hon T A Wright declares he has no intention of withdrawing and denies sending or endorsing a letter claiming he would not accept the Republican nomination. He states he remains a candidate and supports H Clay Evans only if Evans secures the nomination, while not blaming Evans for the rumor.

H. Clay Evans Washington Post Knoxville Tenn T. A. Wright Wright Chattanooga H. Clay Evens Evans

New Hampshire Gubernatorial Contenders Grow to Five

The Concord report notes an expected Republican gubernatorial contest in New Hampshire with four declared candidates and a movement seeking a fifth. Leaders press for William J. Tucker of Dartmouth College to consider running to unite party sentiment and ease tensions.

Spectalto Washington Post Concord N. H sUcceagor John McLane Wiliam J. Tucker Dartsmouth College Tucker

John A McCall Death and Insurance Career Spotlight

John A McCall rose from a modest state salary to head New York Life after prominent service in the state insurance department. He exposed widespread frauds, led major reforms, and faced scrutiny over payments to his longtime friend Judge Hamilton, ultimately resigning amid deficit findings and mortgaging his Shadow Lawn home to cover losses. His story spans Albany to New York City, with ties to Grover Cleveland and Thomas Platt era politics.

John F. Smyth State Insurance Department McCall Ughta Young McCall Ynar Charles G. Fairman Smyth New York State Department Life Grover Cleveland goV+vernor Fire and Life Companies Cleveland Daniel Manning Daniel Lamont Fis David B. Hill Taquitable Life Assurance Society New York Life William R. Beers Armstrong Committee Hamilton The Andrew Hamilton Home Offices Hughes Ham‘ton New York Life’s Bureau of Legislation and Taxation Armstrong France Home Office John C Paris Alsc McCally Les Ballard Darwin Kingsley Edward H. McCall Supreme Court Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Albany Nfe

Hotels and Guests Across Cities Listed in Notice

A long OCR list shows hotels in multiple cities with a dense roll call of guests and spouses. Names span Raleigh Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburg Richmond Alabama Arkansas and beyond, including many travelers staying at the Willard Congress Shoreham and other hotels. The compilation also notes military branches and international guests, reflecting a broad guest registry.

Baltimore W. Schmith Raleigh R. A. Poole Dr. W. D. Stevenson EB. H. Eltel N. R. Walker St. James J. B. Mittlin J. Se Virdin O. Ruseill H. Knotts National Boston Mra CN. Jones D. Braun BD. Barker New Willard W. Hathaway B.C Bloom E. P. Tallmadge C. L. Talmadge Thomas Taylor, Jr AE Dickinson G. Douglas New Willan R. Bowie W. Feiler J. N. Hedfern B. Brown W. J. Osborne New York City T. .D. Haller Jones J. 8. Horner George W. Hill Robert T. Hill R. Jackson J. L. Pulty N. M. Comton P. J. Carey W. Logan A. A. Hopenbaum F. P. Babcock B. B. Conrad F. G. Moyer H. A Hanby John Murphy Staleigh F. . Marrell D. Melody Elpitt J. Lennsberry Misa Fealy Riggs J. R. Locke Shoreham J. F. Praeger A. J. Dings, Jr W. H. Dickingon J. H. Mayer C. I. Staake W. G Smith H. G. Huth Samuel W. Fennypacker Miss Pennypacker L. M. Bullitt Perry Grifin Rigga F. H. Shernton Shorehag James‘l. Bernard W. J. Murray Ts. Baldwin FE. B. Carr W. Bennett H. J. Jessupp James Pittsburg M Bernstein J. L. Lewis H. H. Logue EG. Wesseman Richmond M. Young R. R. Wat Kinova Alabama T. P. Ginse Montgomery Arkansas H. E. Kelly Fort Smith Arizona John M. Pross Prescott California J. D. Schuyler B. F. Chandler C. L. Clander Los Angeles A. Graydon San Francisco A. T. Morgan Connecticut W. B. Coe Stamford Harfull Stackpole Hartford H. Little Meriden Delaware Blake Wilmington Georgia C. J. Owen Atlanta Illinois H. A. Swanson Rockford Indiana P. C. Stevenson Terre Haute H. C. Shindar Frankfort Rigen A. G. Wheltner South Bend Indian Territory C. M. Fechheimer Chiakesha Kentucky J. D. Canver Newcastle New Wild G. Snadou Guthrie Ebbitt T. Neubacher Covington George Brown Laxington Louisiana W. Hart New Orleans Misa Hood Arlington A. A. Sarrada Mies C. M. Virgil Newark C. H. Lang F.C. Greuther Enbitt New York State C. W. Betts Buffalo M. J. Woods Troy North Carolina J. C. Buxton Winston G. G. Thomas CG O'Farrell W. BH. Arum Charlotte North Dakota M. H. Bremnant Devile Lake Ofau H. Wd. Quelaser Zanesville HE E Strong Cleveland S. Einstein and Wife Cincinnati Mo Ryder Cadiz P. Loser Pennsylvania W. D. Crocker Wilhemsport Misa Vintin Johvatown Rhode Island H. ¥. Read Providence South Dakota George W. Cane Watertown Tennesser J. H. Pitts Nashville G. H. Fort Adams Ebpitt Texas J. K. Rorson Fort Worth W. J. Bryan Abbeve L. W. Cooke Fort Sam Houston Virginiat J. Weol G B. Johnston B. Myers Norfolk J.T. Lawless R. A. Ayers Big Stone Gap J. R. Rosebro Fredericksburg T. M. Harper Lynchburg St James KE. G

Alexander Resting Comfortably After Operation

James W. Alexander former president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society is seriously ill at his home in New York following a Wednesday operation. He is resting comfortably and doctors say his condition is satisfactory though a long recovery is expected. His son H. M. Alexander said the family remains hopeful for his father’s health.

Equitable New York James W. Alexander Equitable Life Assurance Society H. M. Alexander

Sailors Return to Newport On Epidemic Action

Special to Then Washington Pont reports the cruiser Columbia sailed from Norfolk Va to Newport R I with 488 sailors from Newport naval station. Eight hundred men were moved here weeks ago during a meningitis outbreak and the Columbia will bring the rest back to their ship.

Washington Pont Norfolk Columbia Newport R. L Newport Naval Station Newport Station

Labor unions oppose China trade and push for new laws

D. M. Parry, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, criticizes organized labor for boycotts against Chinese goods and pressuring Congress to amend immigration and trade policies. He argues for decisive reform, condemns current treatment of Chinese travelers, and urges withdrawal of labor opposition to legislation. Taft heads West for engagements. Public notices warn of real estate tax arrears and sale on March 18 1906 in Washington District.

D. M. Parry Pacific Coast Indianapolis National Association of Manufacturers Hese China Congress Olames Organized Labor Mr. Parry American Federation of Labor National Association of Manufacturer Office OF the Commissioners of the District of Columbia Washington Collector of Taxes Macfarland Henry West John Biddle Commssioners

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maj. Miller May Temperance House Subcommittee New Hampshire John,a. McCall PACR Alaska James B. Browater Nome Canada E. & Jaasco Toronto Ludwig Toyka Shanghai Hingland Morrison New Willand United States Army G. K. McGunnigle BR H. Yule J. A. Saxton Hbbitt United States Navy J. A. H. Nickela Alexander Munyon Manufacturers’ Association Orient Taft West Chicago Detroit B. B. Earnshaw Commissioners of Pharmacy National College of Pharmacy Henry A. Johnston Phar. D New Jersey Avenue Ze Hayworth Publishing House Biz Sth St. N. W Washington, D. C Christian and Missionary Alliance McKendree M. EB Grant Place feliaTt Whith Ave Recep Bice Fea Magee Eater M. Fas Total National Bank Suseidth Gsta Sn Rgstaaten Stil College Portsmouth Ebruary Furniture Sale W. B. Moses & Sons F St., Cor. 11Th Tillman Mallory Senator Tillman Senator Mallory Florida Charles Frohman William Collier Comedy Theater London Criterion Theater Edna Mayer Nye Henry W. Savage Pixley Luders Pilsen Jes George Ade Gustav Luders John KE Henshaw Columbia Theater Miss Hawke Benefi Children’s Country Home Michael’s and All Angels Loys' Guild ST. John's Omice Henri Marteau Jean Gerardy T. Arthur Smith's Gandere Stayman'a Chase’s. Polity Clifton Grawford Irsyinr Browser Vassar Girls Esmondo May Belfort Pat Rooney Marlon Bent Soleselt Charlotte Coate Little Miss Sunflower & Co the Barnstormers Moon Pictures NoteOnly Caat Orina DE Wolfe John Oliver Hobbes Craigie Murray Carson Bertha Kalich Monna Vanna Majestic Wagenhals & Kemper Slyde Fitch Herald Square Theater Marsh Blarney Ireland Academy Mat Washington Harry Clay Blaney Willie Live Boy Charles E. Blakey Old Kentucky Kernan N Grieves London Gaiety Girls Fina New Fivor Gettysburg R. W. Douthat Pickett Canny West Virginia University Confederate Hall U1th St Knights of Columbus sNine Lestorers 4Th St Congregational Church Mia H.C. Drowning Ernst Hen Anton Kaspar Ernst Lent J. W. Bischoff Ellis U. S. Treasurr Cs Strayer’s Business College Cor Spencerian Business College Treuccessful Spencerian Mme J. Esputa-Daly ST. Rose's Industrial School Charley Flynn C.vis Berlitz School OF Languages Gonard Prise Holy Cross Academy Belect Xeopans Mesa D.F. Barringer Street Rohrer Institute Barrnger Fulton Ninth Street N. W RC Hive
Search Courier

Search the Washington Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication