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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1906
Page
20
The Texas House adopted a resolution ordering an Interstate Commerce Commission investigation into alleged railroad monopoly of coal and oil products and lands. Debate highlighted fears of railroad corruption, while supporters urged prompt, fearless inquiry to protect producers and consumers. The measure moves to the Senate for further action.
The House approved a resolution to task the Interstate Commerce Commission with a thorough investigation of alleged railroad monopsony in coal and oil products and lands. The Senate was not in session. the chamber plans to reconvene Monday. The session also advanced several bills including penalties for impersonating public officers and provisions on foreign ships and dredges. The adjournment left the day for private pension bill consideration.
The Senate District Committee favorably reported a bill mandating fire escapes on all buildings three or more stories high in the District. A height limit provision was struck for builds over thirty feet to avoid substandard heights. The daily fine was reduced to eight dollars.
Senator Burrows, head of the Privileges and Elections Committee, served notice on Senator Reed Smoot of Utah and his counsel A B Worthington. He warned that without a timely witness list the committee would close the case and report. Burrows said a reasonable time would be allowed for proposing witnesses but no undue delay. The panel hopes to report the case early in March for Senate action at the present session.
House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee unanimously supports amending the Hepburn pure food bill to remove single handed power from Dr Wiley. It would establish a five member commission of experts to set standards for food preservatives and related substances with quarterly meetings in Washington. Dr Wiley to present his case Monday, while Kentucky and industry voices push for broader expert involvement.
Three lungs in an Edinburgh University display Eskimo coal miner and city dweller types to illustrate lungs and consumption. The ad credits Scott and Bowne and claims Emulsion keeps lungs clean and germ resistant, boosting health quickly.
The Hepburn railroad bill moves to the Senate with broad amendment prospects after a committee action on Tillman. Democrats gain leverage, while Dolliver resents the shift to Tillman as floor manager, forecasting a rigorous, high stakes battle and possible stronger legislation than prior expectations.
Friends of Representative William H. Wiley of New Jersey argue that Representative Longworth of Ohio already signaled the need for regulation similar to his later proposal. They note his 1905 speech urging government purchase of suitable residences for American diplomats abroad and furnishing funds, implying he anticipated the current measure.
Former Alaska governor Swineford told the House Territories committee that the current court government tax system is unsatisfactory and urged a territorial government. He proposed Seward or Valdez as the capital, noting remote lawmakers could reach it while water travel remains essential and railways would improve access.
Representatives Dalzell and Acheson of Pennsylvania introduced House bills to extend the one mile limit and ban betting on races and contests. The measures would prohibit bookmaking and pool selling in Washington and Georgetown, or anywhere in the District, with fines from 100 to 500 and jail up to 90 days, and empower the Supreme Court to issue injunctions to stop future racing at Benning. The Acheson bill mirrors Dalzell penalties and adds a fine range of 500 to 1,000.
Debate before Ways and Means over whether reappraisement hearings should be public. Merchants' Association argues for transparency and cross examination of government witnesses. government counsel Secretary Shaw opposes general open hearings citing disclosure of trade secrets and protection of government records. Board members likewise oppose, saying public access would hinder essential investigative information.
The National German American Alliance led by Edward J. Tamsen and Arans of New York challenged the Hepburn Oliver pill and federal action seen as enforcing prohibition. They stated the bill infringes the constitutional right to ship goods between states and pledged to oppose any such law in future campaigns.
Inspector Ashford approved several permits. Mary W. Carter secures a three story bi dwelling at 1701 New Hampshire avenue NW with Marsh and Peters as architects and L. Ms. Emmert as builder, cost about 26000 dollars. Heuler and Schmidt receive a two story frame shop at Rhode Island Avenue and Warrell Street designed by Hunter Bell with an estimated 4000 dollars. Webster Edgerly signs for a one story brick office at 1227 Fifteenth Street NW with architect R. G. Cook and cost around 1000 dollars. J H and W S Clark obtain repairs and alterations at 229 Seventh Street SW with contractor John J. Cassidy and cost about 2100 dollars.
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