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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1906
Page
11
The article outlines a looming Senate clash over a rate making bill for the Interstate Commerce Commission. Senator Foraker opposes radical changes and may resist filibuster tactics, while conservatives and shipper circles press for cloture to force passage. Democratic senators largely oppose altering Senate debate rules, signaling a protracted, polarized fight with high stakes for interstate commerce policy.
Thirteen bound volumes and over one million petitions will be filed with the Secretary of the Senate after the committee report on the Reed Smoot case. The effort urges the Senate to refrain from action on preserving home purity. Warnings focus on the test oath said to have been taken at the endowment house, with Smoot recalling a different version.
Senator Gamble of South Dakota warned in Sioux City that the Senate must enact rate legislation this session or risk Republican losses in 1908. He said the administration endorsement is essential and a measure will pass, with a minimum rate provision possible to add later if needed. He did not comment on Gor Cummins position but stressed a bill as a basis for future amendments.
San Juan Puerto Rico January 2 Robert H Todd mayor of San Juan sails to New York then Washington as a Porto Rico Municipal League delegate to urge Congress to create an elective island senate. Delegates from 65 of 66 municipalities memorialize Congress for sweeping government changes.
Special to The Washington Post reports Senator Chauncey M Depew not seriously ill and not resigning. His nephew Charles C Paulding said the senator is tired from work and insomnia but in good health overall and will serve his term. Depew returned to New York from Albany amid rumors, while Mrs Depew visits London.
Senator elect Robert M La Follette arrives in Washington for the oath of office with Senator Spooner set to escort him to the Senate bar. The Wisconsin delegation gathers at the New Willard as Follette and allies prepare for the rate regulation fight.
Hyland C Kirk spoke to the Philosophical Society of Washington University last night arguing against Kant’s theory of phenomena and supporting evolution. He rejected noumenal unknowability, urged inquiry into external objects, and linked meaning to common sense.
Democrats ready to press tariff topics after statehood. Arizona and New Mexico potential single statehood framed for quick vote with limited amendments. Leaders expect three to four days of debate, then tariff bills and Philippine measures push aside for urgent business.
Indiana congressman Fred Landis of the Eleventh District appears set for renomination after a Logansport convention understanding. Dr. Charles Huntington, once Landis’ rival, withdrew, allowing Landis to secure support and paving the way for another term in the House.
Ninth Street Christian Church faced a $4000 mortgage. Pastor BE Bagby urged help and in under an hour subscriptions reached 4060. Bonds were beautifully lithographed with coupons as receipts. Ladies Auxiliary led with 300, and Rev Peter Ainslie of Fulton Avenue Christian Temple Baltimore is conducting revival services this week.
President Roosevelt will present Captain Church of the Medical Corps the Medal of Honor for his heroism at La Guasinmas as assistant surgeon with the Rough Riders. The ceremony at the White House on January 10 will include Secretary Taft Lieut Gen Chaffee and Surgeon General Reilly.
Postmaster General Cortelyou released a statement regarding Senator Blackburn of Kentucky who claimed private mail was tampered with. He said the inspector's report shows mishandling stemmed from clerks' carelessness in the Frankfort post office and found no evidence of deliberate tampering anywhere.
Secretary Shaw ordered immediate payment of about 1.7 million dollars in interest due February 1, 186, to relieve market stringency in New York. Coupons and checks will be paid or mailed at once upon presentation or after books close January 16 for registered bonds 3 percent 1908 and 4 percent 19%.
Justice Peelle of the Court of Claims was sworn in after Chief Justice Nott’s retirement. He administered the oath to Justice Barney, the new associate, and then gave a brief address. Peelle, Indiana native, has served in the Indiana legislature and Congress and holds roles with Washington University, Howard University, the M C A and the Washington Presbytery elders union.
President Roosevelt will not issue a formal statement regarding D N Mason Liberal candidate for British Parliament who said the President expressed hearty sympathy with the Liberal party. The White House denies any recollection of a meeting or any expressed sympathy with any British party. Mason’s claim is treated as unverified and not supported by White House staff.
The Department of Agriculture reports increased government activity in road construction with twenty one roads built in the last year using materials such as stone shale burnt clay sand clay shell gravel and marl. Costs per square yard range by material from 55 cents to 98 cents. several states including Ohio Illinois Missouri Kansas Washington Texas Louisiana and Florida saw roads built. The gumbo burnt elay method in Mississippi Delta stations is highlighted with a Clarksdale project prompting $25,000 county funding. The program also plans to hire engineering graduates at 50 per month for a year to bolster the department's engineering corps.
Miss Daisy McClure and Dulany Howland announce their forthcoming marriage on Wednesday January 17. Howland is nephew of B S Howland of Spreakington. The ceremony will be at Miss McClure's home on West Forty-ninth Street.
Chief Engineer Stevens authorized to hire 100 men from North Spain for isthmian construction. Plans for Colon sewerage and harbor dredges referred to the engineer committee. Gov Magoon absent. Stevens to report canal type options. Maj Hugh J Gallagher reassigned to Manila February 1 after organizing the commission purchasing system and prior service in Martinique relief and the Boxer expedition.
Kentucky Governor Beckham, in his message read by both chambers, lauded state work and debt reduction while urging firm rail and insurer regulation. He pressed for rate controls, mandatory surplus accounting to policyholders, and required Kentucky investment of a portion of insurer earnings amid past fraud disclosures.
The Navy estimates the floating dry dock Dewey is about 300 miles from the Virginia capes based on reports from Commander Hesley aboard the steamer Glacier. Wireless logs list position at 10 30 a m January 1 1606 with lat 31 18 N long 71 38 W and a cloudy pleasant day with NW breeze.
District Commissioners approve Corporation Counsel Thomas’s opinion on Gaines’s complaint about crowded Maryland line cars. Law allows forcing a schedule submission for inspection but not compelling the city to adopt a proposed level of service. Secretary to inform S. M. Gaines of the ruling and its scope.
The Pabst Brewing Company of Milwaukee replies to a government suit alleging violation of the Bikini law through rebates. It denies involvement in organizing the Milwaukee Refrigerator Transit Company or collusion to evade the Elkins law. It admits a contract with the transit company but says it paid standard tariffs with no refunds or rebates to railway lines.
Indianapolis January 2 Governor Hanly and Secretary of State Daniel I. Storms met in the governor’s office where Storms reiterated his refusal to resign. Hanly stated Storms still owes the state money and a resignation deadline was set, with legal action expected if not met.
Kenyon L. Butterfield, president of the Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, was elected president of the Massachusetts Agricultural College at Amherst, succeeding the late Henry H. Goodelle. Butterfield, a 1891 graduate of Michigan Agricultural College, has written on rural sociology.
An advertisement extols digestion as a complex system and presents Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a perfect remedy. It claims the tablets cure disorders from improper digestion and absorption, penetrate body channels, restore health, and require no physician. It invites readers to request a free book and send for the product in Marshal, Michigan.
Boston reports the death of John W. Hudson aged about seventy who for forty six years served as chief clerk to commandants at the Charlestown Navy Yard. Born in Brooklyn in 1834 he began as a clerk to his father Commodore W. K. Hudson, the yard’s former commandant, and died after a general breakdown.
In New York on January 2 the majority of 6000 Housesmiths and Bridgemen's Union members walked out. They seek a daily wage increase from 4.50 to 5.00 dollars. Some independent builders granted the raise, but the Iron League and Building Trades Employers Association refused. Work on 20 new office and factory projects is disrupted.
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