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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1906
Page
42
House adopts resolution calling for an Interstate Commerce Commission investigation into alleged railroad monopoly of coal and oil products and lands. Texas member cites dangers of corruption while leaders expect Senate action soon. debate highlights calls for prompt, fearless inquiry to protect consumers and honest carriers.
The House agreed without a formal vote to a resolution for a strict investigation of railroad monopolies in coal and oil and lands, to be conducted by the Interstate Commerce Commission with reports to Congress and the President when not in session. The Senate was not in session. The debate included support from Rep. Williams and remarks by Rep. Grosvenor and Rep. Faines on monopolies, oil interests, and enforcement of existing laws. amendments and related bills were noted as advancing.
The Senate District Committee favored a bill requiring fire escapes on all three story or taller buildings in the District. Escapes on buildings over thirty feet were stripped out to deter builders from aiming for 29 feet 11 inches. Fines cut from $8 to $5 a day. Other items included granting Nicola Masino clear title to property and correcting a 1398 law error.
Senator Burrows chairman of the Privileges and Elections Committee served notice on Senator Reed Smoot of Utah and his attorney A B Worthington that a list of Smoot’s witnesses must be handed in without delay or the committee will close the case and report. Burrows said a reasonable time would be allowed for proposing witnesses but no undue delay. The committee expects to report the case early in March for the Senate to consider at the present session.
House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee unanimously backed an amendment to the Hepburn pure food bill that would remove single person authority from Dr. Wiley and appoint a five member expert commission to fix food standards. The plan, to be reported to the House, adds physiology and toxicology expertise and requires quarterly meetings in Washington. Dr. Wiley will present his case Monday while Kentucky officials push for clearer labeling and standards.
Edinburgh University figures show three lungs side by side: Eskimo pure white, coal miner black, town dweller slate gray. The ad argues Scott's Emulsion keeps lungs clean, boosts germ resistance, and rebuilds health when run down, promising chest benefits and red blood.
The Senate adopts a hard line approach to the Hepburn bill as Tillman leads the floor fight and Dolliver’s influence wanes. Democrats push for court review safeguards while Republicans contend with a high stakes battle over rail rate legislation shaping the session.
Followers of Representative William H. Wiley argue Ohio's Longworth stole thunder by introducing a government purchase and furnishing plan for residences in European capitals for U S diplomatic use. The alibi rests on a prior Longworth pledge dating to 1905 when he urged better funding and housing for diplomats.
Former Alaska Governor A. P. Swineford told the House Territories Committee that the court government system is unsatisfactory and urged a Territorial government. He named Seward and Valdez as possible capitals, arguing remote residents could reach the capital by rail as water travel is impractical.
Rep Dalzell and Rep Acheson of Pennsylvania introduce measures to revise the District code to prohibit betting and gambling beyond one mile, include Benning track, and empower the District Supreme Court to issue injunctions. Penalties include fines up to 2000 dollars and up to 90 days imprisonment. Dalzell bill sets $500 to $1000 fine.
A Ways and Means committee discussed whether open hearings should exist for reappraisement cases before the New York General Appraisers. W Wickham Smith argued for transparency to curb injustices to importers while Secretary Shaw warned public hearings could threaten government interests and trade secrets. Marion de Vries and others opposed, saying hearings would hinder access to essential information.
The National German American Alliance led by Edward J. Tamsen and Arans of New York opposed the federal prohibition measure known as the Hepburn riff? pill. They argued it infringes the Constitution by restricting cross state delivery of goods and said the alliance will fight any law abridging this right in future campaigns after presenting to President Roosevelt and testifying before the House Judiciary Committee.
Inspector Ashford issued permits yesterday for Mary W. Carter to build a three story bi dwelling at 1701 New Hampshire avenue north west with Marsh & Peters as architects and L. Ms. Emmert as builder at an estimated cost of 26000 dollars Heuler and Schmidt received a permit for a two story frame shop at the corner of Rhode Island avenue and Warrell street with Hunter Bell as architect at an estimated cost of 4000 dollars Webster Edgerly secured a permit for a one story brick office at 1227 Fifteenth street northwest with R. G. Cook as architect at an estimated cost of 1000 dollars and J. H and W. S. Clark were authorized repairs and alterations at 229 Seventh street southwest with contractor John J. Cassidy at an estimated cost of 2100 dollars.
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