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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1906

Page

9

Spurns the address and discusses the army bill in session

Prolonged applause greets Gen Grosvenor as he rises to speak while Mr Prince of Illinois presents statistics on retirement of officers and the cost of a navy and ship subsidies. The House debates the army appropriation, reads the bill for spending, and adjournment is blocked. Prince criticizes promotions and retirements, urging abolition of certain ranks and a sweeping reform. Gilbert denounces the ship subsidy as a dangerous measure while defending the U S merchant fleet.

Gen. Grosvenor Mr. Prince Prince Ilinois A. Grosvenor Giluect Chok Clorida Ules Ovary Hell Yomin Endl Prince Hlothe Capron Clark Gilbert Kentucky Congress United States Morgan & Co England Standard Oil Compar Grosvenor

Congress Condensed Senate and House Actions

The Senate read Washington's Farewell Address and passed a bill to curb hazing at the Naval Academy. It adjourned Monday after ratifying sanitary treaties with South American nations. A railroad-rate DI from Mr. Knox is seen as a compromise base in the railroad dispute. In the House, debate on the army appropriation bill closed and a vote is anticipated under the five minute rule.

Senate Washington Naval Academy Knox Hale Clapp Committee On Indian Affairs Five Civilized Tribes George Washington Hoar Massachusetts McCreary Kentucky

War debate shifts to army bill and ship subsidies

The House debated the army bill amid clashes over ship subsidies and a shipping trust. Rival speeches touched on immigration tariffs and the pay for Great Northern steamships to the Orient. Grosvenor faced applause and derision as he defended debate while criticizing Kentucky’s reps. The session closed after three Payne KNE moves to abolish districts, then adjourned until noon. Caceres agrees to fill Morales's term in Santo Domingo.

Shipping Trust Nseifer Ohio Clark Mr. Grosvenor Grosvenor Gen Corbin MacArthur Payne Kne Payne

Food and study reform through Grape-Nuts diet

A college aspirant recounts relief from fatigue and poor concentration after adopting Grape-Nuts. He cites his sister and brother as similarly improved and notes many fellow students also benefited. The testimonial, from Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan, promotes the product and the booklet The Road to Wellville.

Frank Post-office Washington City Grape Note Army Postum Co Mich Weillville

Hazing Bill Moves Through Senate After Naval Academy Debate

The Senate spent over two hours on hazing at the Naval Academy in Annapolis and passed a bill to create a graduated punishment system. Debate covered Secretary of the Navy powers, court martial needs, and past dismissals while Senator Tillman pressed for broader relief and accountability. The bill advances with executive consideration planned for Monday.

Hopkins Mingis Gallinger Young Decatur New Hampshire Nelson Teller Secretary of the Navy Hale Colorado Annapolis Spooner Tillman Mr. Spooner Mr. Tilman Damocles Tilman Culberson Mr. Nelson Lodge Midshipmen Newlands Senate Washington Capital City Atrips 14Th St 4Th St Pennsylvania Ave. Nw Witlard

Nominations Stream In For Postmasters Across States

The President sent a long list of nominations for postmasters to the Senate. Names include Howarth New Haven Connecticut and Parker Hillsboro Bridge New Hampshire among many others, spanning Maine Massachusetts New Jersey New York and dozens of states with multiple nominees listed in a dense roster.

Senate Fostmasters Connecticut I. A. Howarth New Haven Co. v. Canton Clintonville Maine Jesse ¥. Fernald Kittery I. B. Hill Togue Marland B. Lambert New Windsor Massachusetts Valitnrnia R. P. Stephenson Hollister Whitman Oxnard P. I. Ferguson Teddsburg Florida I. W. Garwood Monticello B. Track Plant City C. Lowery Clearwater Idaho W. Fenton Boise Nettleton Nampa Inos P. J Marsh Sullivan Gilpert Mount Vernon Indiana W. L. Heible Edinburg W. HB. Peete Remington I. Dillon Meshemer D. J. Bates Fouth Ted W. el Aberton Mississippi Ims KE. Perkins Edwards Missouri J. H. Marrig Kansas City B. R. Beech Maryville F. Miller Neosho W. S. Randall Bmil Clagbeam St. Charles Aie Molsca Conway Vandalla Montana J. S. Towers Milea City Nebraska A. H Ballinger J. A. Cammill Calvert T. L. Ball Decatur J. D. Abny Grand View J. D. Crawford Mineral Wells R. R. Hyland Round Rock F. W. Beast Whitesboro Vermont Juslua Belknap South Royalton Washington H. L. Brunton Walla Walla West Virginia J. K. Hall Wheeling Wisconsin B. Cleary Antigo CG. J. Kinsport Jefferson Nels Nelson Washburn Watson L. O'Brien Pres Arkansas D. F. Taylor Osceola California H. L.tripp Santa Rosa C. F. Demsey Mojave J. P. Frankhouse San Fernando Georgia C. I. Robinson Hatenion C. W. Moxley Wachler Milnois C. Watson Assumption F. ‘Pf Moran Belvidece F. C. Kile Blue Island W. J. McHidowney McKinner Taneytown Michigan O. F. Brown Alma A. L. Bemis Carson City M. H. Kern Menominee Lou B. Wingar Reed City Minnesota Minute M. Holmes Detroit IF. H. Juergens Jordan B Borgers Browerville 0. C. Lunde New Richland Carrie D. Morgan Baldwyn Oregon A. I. Blackerby Ativerton Pennsylvania W. B. McShenny Gettysburg South Carolina Blze Appelt South Dakota P. T. Unruh Tyndale N. Haugen Hartford Texay H. . Butler Anson IL. M. Barkle Fort Worth C. J. Lewis Clarendon Utah Wausau C. Fr. Henrizi Menominee Falls R- Loveland

Knox bill standoff delays Senate committee action on rate reform

The Senate committee, divided over Knox and Hepburn measures, resumes discussions amid hundreds of amendments. Chairman Elkins doubts final action this week as lawmakers weigh court review, fair rates, and presidential positions. Dolliver, Clapp, and others signal support for a largely Hepburn bill with fair remuneration provisions. The lengthy draft text outlines powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission and procedures for challenging and adjusting railroad rates.

Foster House Elkins Messrs Aldrich Foraker Kean Crane Knox Senate Government Printing Office Clapp Congress Dolliver White House Interstate Commerce Commission

Interstate Commerce Act provisions on routes and penalties

The text outlines Commission powers to establish through routes and joint rates, enforce orders with possible court review, and require deposits if rates are reduced. It details defense by U.S. district attorneys, penalties of up to 5000 dollars per day for noncompliance, and enforcement through writs of mandamus or injunction. It also covers appeals to the Supreme Court and use of agents, with notes on foreign traffic enforcement and observer provisions.

Interstate Commerce Commission Circuit Court of the United States Court of Equity United States Geeral Circuit Court Supreme Court Commission

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