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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1906

Page

20

PerkIns Is For Smoot Protest Comes From Women

The Senate laid aside the Statehood bill as expedient and tackled Mormonism pure food and Five Civilized Tribes affairs. Perkins of California urged against Reed Smoot while Money of Mississippi pressed for amended pure food measures. Dubois highlighted Indian affairs as tribes near abolition and statehood under Hamilton-Beveridge. Hale submitted the urgent deficiency report adopted without debate.

Senate Perkins California Reed Smoot Money Mississippi Heyburn Dubois Idaho Five Civilized Tribes Hamilton-Beveridge Hale Committee On Indian Affairs Pubois Tillman Tallman Prime Sud Burrows Tulman Mai Burrows Milalima Tillmans Balk DOT Panama Interoceani Canals Moneys Mio Lotaker Heypurn Krak

Congress Condensed Senate and House Actions

The Senate laid aside the Statehood bill as discussions covered Mormonism pure food and other pending propositions with a noon meeting today. In the House, gambling prohibitions in Arizona and New Mexico, $50,000 for coal lands in the Philippines, and Census Office expansion passed under suspension of the rules. the army appropriation bill to be taken up today.

Senate House Arizona New Mexico Philippines Dalzell Lake Erie and Ohio Ship Canal Company Batan Philippine Archipelago Census Bureau Littlefield Maine Marcus Smith Armona Smith Bangor Straith Congress Eneer Mann Tawney and Fitzgerald Townes Committe of Appropriations Baton Coal Cooper Pennsylvania Army Daizell Longworth Ohio Leégate South Carolina Aiken

McCleary Says Tariff Bill Has Had Desired Effect

Representative McCleary of Minnesota says his bill to raise Dingley rates by 25 percent against nations discriminating against American goods has pressured Germany. He cites Germany’s Reichstag plan to grant lower or ordinary rates to American goods temporarily and urges careful, reciprocal terms. He warns Germany against tariff war, hopes for wise action, and notes temporary concessions may influence U.S. voters.

McCleary Minnesota Germany Reichstag United States

Insurance Interstate Commerce Bill Introduced in House

Representative Mann of Illinois introduced a bill to declare insurance interstate commerce. It requires insurers to register with the Department of Commerce and Labor, with yearly disclosures and periodic examinations. Affected firms must cease illegal business within sixty days or risk certificate cancellation and advertising restrictions. Hearings set for February 23 and related sessions outline jurisdiction and timing.

Mann Ilinois Department of Commerce and Labor Judiciary Committee Federal Centre of Insurance House Hepburn Mill

Father John's Medicine Clarified as Non Patent Alcohol Free

The advertisement states that Father John's Medicine is not a patent medicine and contains no alcohol or poisonous drugs, emphasizing its safety and non patent status for consumers.

Father John

Debated bills on gambling ban and coal lands purchase

The House suspended rules to pass a gambling prohibition in the territories and a measure to buy coal lands on Batan Island while another bill would expand Census Bureau duties. Debates touched on joint statehood, expenditures, and government oversight with strong opposition from several members.

Island of Batan

President sends to Senate a list of nominations

The President yesterday transmitted to the Senate a long list of nominations. Names include Maj William P Duvall for brigadier general, with various nominees from Alabama California Georgia Indiana Iowa and many other states. The roster lists officers and assigns postings across multiple territories and departments.

Senate William P Duvall Surveyor Customs Columbus Ohio C Kennedy

Senate confirms nominations for various federal posts

The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed a long list of nominees including Hans Mahlon Garland as surveyor of customs in Pittsburgh. Col Henry Ray to brigadier general. Wl M Gifford as a public moneys official in Lincoln Nebraska. George W Stewart Visalia California. Charles T Shedd Lincoln Nebraska. and multiple collectors, inspectors, and postmasters across states from Alabama to New York, with appointments extending to Washington DC and beyond.

Senate Hans Mahlon Garland Beekman Petersburg Constantine Aurora Indiana Mustay Danville Hauchin Turf Lafayette Loveland Williamsport Iowa Hollowell, Jr Yort Madison L Chesley Sutherland Vansar Mark Palmer Estridge Allen Cherryfeld Littlefield Vinal Haven Goodell Brookfield Fowler Walte Michigan Adams Bangor Watson Bronson Ravenna Olive Weeping Water New Hampshire Winchester North Carolina G Bradley Castoria P Walling Sussex New York Michael Gleason Carthage James Naples Pennsylvania Georgi Brady John B Dennison Jamestown

Adverse Report On Prohibition Law

District Commissioners reported to Congress that a bill to prohibit liquor manufacturing and sale in the District of Columbia is impracticable to enforce after careful examination. They sent the findings to Chairman Babcock of the District Committee.

Hampton Roads Norfolk Newport News Wee Alon Congress Mohihit District of Columbia Babcock District Committee of the House

Captain Jones's Coffee to Postum Health Turnaround Story

Capt Abran Jones of Los Angeles recalls years of stomach and heart trouble after heavy coffee use. He switched to Postum, improved in two months, followed doctors' conflicting advice, quit coffee permanently, and has remained healthy for five years with no fortune spent on medicine.

Abran Jones Thirty-sixth Street Los Angeles Cal

Heyburn bill battle pits manufacturers and cleanup critics

Senators clash over the Heyburn pure food bill with manufacturers backing a Money substitute and urging preserved labeling. Senator Foraker contends whisky ingredients should not be mandated while Dr Wiley’s power to set standards faces sharp scrutiny. Lawmakers debate amendments and expect a final decision before adjournment as industry groups press for fair regulation and expert evaluation.

Senate Dr. Wiley Bureau of Chemistry Money Department of Commerce and Labor National Food Manufacturers’ Association Heyburn Congress Food Standards Committee Public Health and Marine Hospital Service Tmeyourn Wiley Migstevipp American Live Stock Association McCumber Beef Trust Senator Clark Wyoming Senators Foraker Foraker Ashke Yerington Rodenberg House Houses Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce Walter H Williams Victor Vaughn University of Michigan Hepburn National Wholesale Grocers’ Association Wiliam Judson Grand Franlds New Willard

Art League safeguards intro of chromos reproductions

Officers of the American Free Art League issued safeguards as the group welcomed chromos reproductions of works of art. The notice outlines acceptance and limits for these reproductions within the league activities.

Ficers American Free Art League

United States Reporter Bill Aims to Compile Lower Court Decisions

Representative Russell of Texas introduces a bill creating an official United States Reporter to compile decisions from courts below the Supreme Court under Attorney General supervision. A printing contract will go to the most advantageous bidder, with books selling for up to $250 per volume and free copies to judges, district attorneys, commissioners, and law libraries. Copyright would belong to the United States. Proponents argue reporting should be centralized to ensure reliability.

United States Courts Russell Texas United States Reporter United States

House Yields to Senate in Grgant Deficiency Bill

The urgent deficiency measure shows the House yielded to the Senate in most provisions. It includes an appropriation of 16 278 624 dollars, 1061 885 more than the House bill and 186 177 less than the Senate’s version. Senate amendments approve 660 000 for an advance to the Panama Railroad Company and extend funding for Capitol utilities and the Five Civilized Tribes commission. Reverend James I White opposes the Lamb bill seeking 250 000 for arrears of pay to deceased soldiers’ estates.

House Senate Parama Railroad Sane Treasury Capitol Commission Five Civilized Tribes of Indians James I. White Committee On Industrial Arts of the House Negro Development and Exposition Company

District of Columbia Tax Sale Notice and Specials

Special notices from the Office of the Commissioners of the District of Columbia announce taxes in arrears real property sales for March 2 and March 13, 1908, with sale details, times, and penalties, plus a pharmacy exam notice for February 23 196 and a grocery ad. The document includes names Henry Bof Macfarlan Henry L West John Biddle and references to local officials and vendors.

Office OF the Commissioners OF the District of Columbia Washington Henry Bof Macfarland Henry L West John Biddle B. B. Earnshaw & Bro Commissioners of Pharmacy Fharme

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