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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1906

Page

7

First Suspension Day Affects Army Appropriation Debate

The article outlines the first suspension day in the Fifty-ninth Congress. House rules allow suspending the rules to pass bills, with a two thirds vote if objections arise. The Army appropriation bill, with new provisions on army pay grades and maneuvers, leads the agenda, while Senate plans focus on pure food and statehood discussion.

Charman Hall Senate Heyburn Dik Hom Snator Everidge Ohio Bern

Maj Miller for Congress in Franklin district race

Special from Franklin Pennsylvania reports Maj Charles J Miller a famed automobilist may run for Congress to succeed his uncle Joseph Sibley. Miller enjoys wide local popularity and his supporters urge a candidacy though he has not yet decided. 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 breach of discipline

Burlington Vermont February 18 four years in the military prison at Governors Island as the sentence imposed by the court martial at Fort Ethan Allen on Harry J Morgan formerly of Patner Massachusetts quartermaster sergeant of the Fifteenth United States Cavalry convicted on the charge of conduct prejudicial to good order and military discipline Morgan searched a house for deserters claiming authority under a search warrant the warrant was later found to be bogus.

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

Temperance Foes Set to Oppose Free Alcohol Bill at Capitol

Temperance advocates head to Capitol this week as the Ways and Means Committee resumes hearings on free alcohol measures. Opponents promise sharp statistics showing higher drinking rates if taxes are removed, citing England’s experience. Wood alcohol makers fear for their business, while past debates hint the bills will face stubborn opposition.

Committee On Ways and Means England Congress

Navy hazing inquiry probes past, seeks future reform

A House Naval Affairs subcommittee, still taking testimony from midshipmen and faculty after reviewing court martial records, investigates hazing conditions at the Naval Academy. The senior class pledged to curb hazing and expects action from other classes. hearings resume in Annapolis next Tuesday.

Naval Academy House Committee On Naval Affairs Washington Congress Annapolis

Pennsylvania's new rule limits inbound cars after July 1906

Special to The Washington Post reports Pennsylvania Railroad will refuse cars from other roads unless they meet its rolling stock specs. After July 1 1906 all received cars must have air brakes and automatic couplers. By next year cars must meet the Pennsylvania standard. The company is replacing old light cars with heavy steel ones.

Washington Post Pittsburg Pennsylvania Railroad Company The Pennsylvania Iight

Gambling with Death Diet Advice Promotes Digestive Health

A persuasive 19th century style admonition argues modern living saps health and urges reform through diet. It warns heart disease often follows stomach trouble and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia and Digestive Tablets as quick relief. The piece cites indigestion, fermentation, and a fatigued stomach as life threatening, urging readers to rest the stomach after meals.

Josh Stuart

Senate Eyes Review Power in Interstate Commerce Bill

Debate centers on giving the Interstate Commerce Commission power to set rates with judicial review and risks to constitutional government. Western lawmakers warn of executive overreach and a failure to protect independent judiciary, while supporters worry over added regulation for railroads and broader political control.

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

Wright Denies Plan to Withdraw for Evans in Governor Race

Knoxville, February 18. Hon. T. A. Wright declares he will not withdraw his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. He denounces a Chattanooga letter as falsely attributed and says he remains a candidate and friendly to H. Clay Evans, though he will support him only if Evans secures the nomination. Wright questions Evans' responsibility for the rumor.

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

Fourth or Fifth Candidate Emerges in New Hampshire Gubernatorial Race

In Concord on February 18 The Washington Post reports a GOP split over McLane's succession with four declared candidates and growing calls for a fifth. Leaders push Dr William J Tucker president of Dartmouth College as a potential unifier, though his supporters acknowledge he may consent only under strong pressure.

Spectalto Washington Post Concord N. H sUcceagor John McLane Wiliam J. Tucker Dartsmouth College Tucker Jean Gerardy Columbia Theater T. Arthur Smith's Gandere Stayman'a Chase’s. Polity Clifton Grawford Irsyinr Browser Vassar Girls Esmondo Alaska May Belfort England Pat Rooney Marlon Bent Soleselt Charlotte Coate Little Miss Sunflower & Co the Barnstormers Moon Pictures NoteOnly Washington Caat Orina DE Wolfe John Oliver Hobbes Craigie Murray Carson Bertha Kalich Monna Vanna Majestic Wagenhals & Kemper Slyde Fitch Herald Square Theater New York Marsh Blarney Ireland

The McCall Tale A New York Life Leader’s Rise and Fall

John A McCall rose from a modest state department post to head New York Life, restoring its credibility amid fraud probes. He faced scrutiny over payments to friend Judge Hamilton, admitted past mistakes, and resigned after the Armstrong committee findings that he bore responsibility for about 300 thousand dollars plus earlier sums. His retirement required mortgaging Shadow Lawn and selling assets, leaving a legacy of public service and controversy.

McCall 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 Guests from Many States Gather in Cities

A listing shows visitors staying at prominent hotels in multiple cities including Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Connecticut Delaware Georgia Illinois Indiana Indian Territory Kentucky Louisiana Maine Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska New Jersey New York state North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Dakota Tennessee Texas Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Alaska Canada China England United States Army and Navy personnel. Names include Mra CN Jones J. C Buxton J. C Buxton W. H. Baker J. H. Callahar J. Echwenk and many others staying at St James National New Willard Shoreham Ebbitt Riggs and Arlington hotels.

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 Illness

James W. Alexander former president of the Equitable Life Assurance Society is seriously ill at his New York home after an operation performed last Wednesday. He is reported resting comfortably and doctors call his condition satisfactory though a long recovery is expected for the elderly man. His son H. M. Alexander expressed cautious optimism saying the situation remains uncertain.

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

Sailors Return to Newport From Norfolk Station

Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Va Feb 18 The cruiser Columbia sailed for Newport R I this afternoon with 488 sailors from the Newport naval station who had been at Norfolk. Eight hundred men were sent here weeks ago when meningitis broke out at Newport. The Columbia will return at once to carry the others back to their station.

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

Chinese labor boycott and trade policy stance urged

D M Parry president National Association of Manufacturers adopts measures opposing Chinese exclusion treaty and calls on Congress to pass anti evil laws. He blames organized labor for boycott against Chinese and goods, urges reform of immigration policy, Panama Canal trade aim, and aims to protect US China trade. Taft to visit West. notices on real property taxes in DC announced for March sale.

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

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