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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1906
Page
12
The Texas member decries railroad plunder and backs a House resolution for a rapid, fearless inquiry by the Interstate Commerce Commission into alleged monopolies in coal and oil, lands, and related abuses. The measure returns to the Senate. a quorum lapse forces adjournment as supporters push for prompt action.
The House approved a resolution for a strict investigation of railroad, coal, oil, and land monopolies, to be conducted by the Interstate Commerce Commission and reported to Congress or the President when not in session. The Senate did not meet yesterday. Committees adjourned after approving bills on impersonating public officers, game protections, and foreign ships clearance.
The Senate District Committee favored a bill requiring fire escapes on all district buildings three or more stories high. Escapes on structures over 30 feet were debated, the height limit being reduced to avoid sub 29 foot constructions. A daily fine was trimmed, and the measure declared mandatory even with two existing stairways.
Senator Burrows chairman of the Privileges and Elections Committee issues notice to Senator Reed Smoot and his attorney A B Worthington. If a list of witnesses is not provided promptly the committee will close the case and report. The panel will allow reasonable time for witnesses but will not tolerate delay, aiming to report early in March for Senate action.
The House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee in a unanimous vote approved an amendment to the Hepburn pure food bill creating a five member expert commission to fix food preservatives and standards, removing single control from Dr. Wiley. The panel favored appointing experts including a Bureau of Chemistry chief with terms of five years and quarterly meetings in Washington to guide enforcement and court action.
Edinburgh University a trio of lungs shows stark contrasts. An Eskimo lung is snow white, a coal miner's is black, while a city resident's is dirty slate gray, illustrating city living linked to higher consumption risk. Scott and Bowne promote Emulsion to cleanse lungs, boost red blood, and strengthen immunity.
Senate action on the Hepburn bill moves through committee with Tillman chosen as floor manager amid expectations of amendments. Democrats see strategic gains, while Dolliver admits a shift in control signals a tougher fight for stricter railroad-rate legislation. The President reportedly pleased with the day’s work as the battle lines set for a high-stakes Senate showdown.
New Jersey representative William H. Wiley’s supporters argue Ohio’s Longworth did not steal the spotlight. They say he already planned regulation and a bill to fund purchase of suitable embassies residences in European capitals, with furnishing and upkeep, echoing a past speech that drew bipartisan applause.
Ex-Alaska Governor Swineford told the House Territories Committee that taxation under the current court government is unsatisfactory and urged a Territorial government. He named Seward or Valdez as potential capital sites. He argued remote legislators could reach the capital by rail as water travel was impractical.
Representatives Dalzell and Acheson of Pennsylvania introduced measures to revise the District code to extend gambling prohibitions beyond one mile to include Benning racecourse. The bills would ban betting on horse races and other contests anywhere in the District, with fines from 100 to 500 and imprisonment up to 90 days, and give the Supreme Court authority to enjoin future events at violative grounds. The Dalzell bill sets penalties of 500 to 2000 and up to 90 days, with court power to close the track. Acheson mirrors the penalties.
A committee discussion on open hearings before the general board of appraisers in New York addressed reappraisement cross-examinations. Merchants’ Association counsel argued for openness to curb perceived injustices to importers while Secretary Shaw warned public hearings could jeopardize government interests and reveal trade secrets.
The National German American Alliance led by Edward J. Tamsen and Arans of New York challenged the Hepburn Olliver bill now seen as federal prohibition. They told President Roosevelt and pressed the Judiciary Committee to oppose the measure as an infringement on constitutional interstate rights.
Inspector Ashford issued permits for Mary W. Carter for a three story bi dwelling at 1701 New Hampshire avenue north west with Marsh and Peters as architects and L. Ms. Emmert as builder at an estimated cost of 26000. Heuler and Schmidt received a two story frame shop permit at the corner of Rhode Island avenue and Warrell street with Hunter Bell as architect and a 4000 estimate. Webster Edgerly obtained a one story brick office at 1227 Fifteenth street northwest with R. G. Cook as architect and a 1000 cost. J. H and W. S. Clark were approved for repairs and alterations at 229 Seventh street southwest, contractor John J. Cassidy, estimated at 2100.
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