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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1906
Page
18
Congress debates Post Office economy policy reducing rural routes to tri weekly service and lowering rural carrier pay while increasing railway compensation. The plan aims to cut the rural delivery budget by about 1,026,000 and shave the overall deficit from 14,500,000 to roughly 13,600,000, with rail pay rising by 3,000,000.
The hearing examined rural free delivery policy shifts, carrier pay, and resignations. Griggs pressed that changes aimed at cutting the deficit and tightening rural service, while De Graw argued the moves reflect necessity, not deficit reduction. Rural carriers earn an average 690 yearly, down from 707.12 last year, with 2,582 resignations among about 32,000 staff.
Exquisite hats captivate Washington as Woodward & Lothrop showcases a varied spring collection. Big and small hats, high designs, and lace plateau pieces step into the season with French milleinery, handwork, and bold trimmings. Distinctive shapes, feathers, and floral accents signal a flower season with refined artistry throughout.
Boston February case reports Vice President Hooper of Hanover Bank held in 3000 bail by U S District Court New Jersey on charges of using the mails to defraud. Hooper waived exam and will be tried at the April New Jersey term for conspiracy with John L White of Imperial Trust Company related to trustees company stock operations.
San Diego police report the main post office was entered this morning and a large sum is believed stolen after the vault was blown open with dynamite. All stamps were taken and the office wired for $600 from Los Angeles. The body of Mrs. Maude Abbott Blumenburg, wife of Milton W. Blumenburg, official Senate reporter, will be shipped to Providence for burial.
Tennessee member of Congress assails the District of Columbia government as a denial of liberty and despotism. He pledges to seek home rule and local representation, criticizing three mayors and army officers among District leadership.
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley testified before House committees on the pure food bill describing poisons in foods. He displayed bottles of substances used as preservatives and warned benzoic and boracic acids injure health with continued use while salicylic acid may be less harmful but still damaging over time. He noted occasional consumption might be less noticeable and did not claim to be sole judge on food matters.
Commissioner Macfarland testifies before the House District Committee arguing no graft in District public schools and opposing reorganization. Superintendent Stuart and George Washington University president Needham support current system, urging higher salaries for teachers and retention of the board.
Former Postmaster General Robt Wynne testifies in the Green post office fraud case that after a president prompted liaison he advised George W Beavers to plead guilty to conspiracy. Wynne describes seeking leniency two years and notes checks totaling 3607.43 from the International Time Recording Co. to Green and Beavers.
Testimony shows initials G W B on Bundy time recorder orders and letters. Beavers argued for preferred clock type, set minimum office size, and sought wider use. Masten testified Beavers tied to price acceptance and procurement limits while Machen's authority in other departments was debated.
Reports from the interior indicate elections can be held in over half the districts and the national assembly opened May 10 with a working majority. The ukase was promulgated creating press galleries in the Kurice palace, while cabinet efforts to retain M Timiriazeff failed amid disputes with Premier Witte over repression curbs and industrial policy.
U S Weather Bureau reports a storm from the St Lawrence Valley reaching New Brunswick and snow and rain across Missouri Ohio and the Middle Atlantic region. Temperatures fall below seasonal average with warnings for heavy snow in parts of Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania and Maryland mountain districts. Forecasters predict snow in Lower Lake region Middle Atlantic and Southern New England Tuesday with colder temperatures in New England and Gulf states. Special forecasts include storm warnings along Pacific coast from San Francisco to Puget Sound and heavy snow warnings for Ohio Valley and surrounding states. Local report lists hourly temperatures and rainfall figures for cities including Asheville Atlanta Atlantic City Boston Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Denver Des Moines Galveston Helena Indianapolis Jacksonville Kansas City Little Rock Marquette Memphis New Orleans New York Worthington? Omaha Pittsburgh East Lake City St Louis St Paul Springfield and Vicksburg.
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