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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
21
Tennessee Rep. Sims urged immediate consideration of a resolution to probe franking abuses after The Washington Post editorial accused members of questionable uses. Speaker Cannon backed prompt action and a post office committee was urged to investigate the alleged graft and related privileges affecting the House.
An old style advertisement argues the heart works like other organs and may fail without help. It promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure as a remedy for dizziness palpitations short breath faint spells and chest pain and includes a testimonial from Mrs J C Weis of Cleveland stating initial benefit and money back guarantee.
Mr Sims urged a House inquiry into abuses of the franking privilege alleging misuse by members or mail clerks. A resolution to appoint the Committee on Post offices and Post Roads to investigate was debated. Speaker Cannon ruled the motion privileged and it passed after objections from Mr Payne.
John Sharp Williams, minority leader, was absent as his daughter illness prompted his leave. Reports say his daughter has improved and Williams will resume his duties on the House floor by the first of the week.
The House issued a rule to restrict public access in the Capitol corridors during sessions. Only those admitted to the House chamber, members’ families, and press gallery members may use the east and west corridors from the main stairs to the elevators. The east vestibule is reserved for press gallery use, with a reception lobby provided for accessing members.
Two bills introduced in the House propose special funds for the President's travel. One would spend 15000 dollars for the Chief Magistrate's transportation under his direction with no railroad-rate limits. The other seeks 100000 dollars for a dedicated presidential train and full Treasury payment of travel costs, plus authorization to designate a warship for presidential use.
A House bill by Rep. Kirk of Florida imposes ten cents a pound duties on Egyptian cotton and seed products from foreign nations. Rep. Underwood proposes a five thousand dollar annual pay for a six member commission to protect Confederate soldiers’ graves. Rep. Champ Clark suggests using ten cent stamps and the words special delivery on letters when official stamps are unavailable. Rep. McCall of Massachusetts seeks fifteen thousand dollars yearly for presidential travel and co sponsors a joint resolution for Philippine neutrality, authorizing negotiations toward independence if granted by the United States.
The House Committee on Naval Affairs will take no action on hazing until Secretary Bonaparte communicates with the panel. A bill granting authority to dismiss in hazing cases is likely to be favorably reported later. Resolutions for a Congressional inquiry into the academy remain under Rules committee study with no immediate action. Chairman Fess said Bonaparte may be invited to attend meetings next week if he desires.
The Secretary of War urged Congress to release the title to the Cuartel lot in Monterey California. The site formerly served public purposes and is no longer needed by the government according to military authorities and the department.
William E Chandler argues only the Townsend bill provides a true remedy by enabling the Interstate Commerce Commission to set a reasonable maximum rate after hearings, with court review. He condemns the Foraker bill as creating a massive railroad trust and warns it would prevent rate reductions without consent of a central traffic board.
Cleveland dispatch reports President Corey has ordered an end to rebates and special rates accepted by United States Steel Corporation and its subsidiaries. The American Steel and Wire Company reportedly admitted receiving rebates, while railroads deny rates were set with any one line. Rumors suggest a secret report to President Roosevelt may relate the steel interests to the Pennsylvania Railroad.
An Everybodys magazine excerpt critiques private ownership of railroads and public services as the American public is urged to demand fair shares of profits. The piece promotes Russell's Soldiers of the Common Good in January issue, highlighting how Europe challenges privatized public belongings and links to Everyone's Magazine pricing.
Curtis Guild Jr of Boston was inaugurated governor of Massachusetts and in his address urged a tariff reduction and more friendly trade treaties. He framed Massachusetts as a strong nation seeking aggressive national action, not charity, stressing removal of needless duties and modernization of tariff lines.
A committee of traffic managers from the Eastern trunk lines appeared before the Interstate Commerce Commission on Wednesday and pledged adherence to the law on rebates and special privileges. The group had earlier met the commission and has since secured pledges to comply.
Springfield mayor Dickinson barred Olga Nethersole from performing Sapho in Springfield Massachusetts next Monday evening. A committee including Rev. D. B. Hahn Principal William Orr and W. K. Cooper found the play offensive to good morals. Nethersole will substitute Magda for Sapho.
A bill by Representative Hogg of Colorado follows Judge Grosscup's plan to abolish the Interstate Commerce Commission and create a three member Public Transportation Commission with a seven member special court. The act would place power in the new panel to correct unjust railroad rates and practices and allow appeals to the Supreme Court by writ of certiorari. The measure includes account publicity and makes private car owners subject to the act while preserving arbitration benefits.
The Secretary of War asked Congress to amend the law to allow mileage reimbursements for retired officers above major when they perform militia inspections under War Department orders. Treasury says mileage is not an allowance, but department argues it is needed to cover traveling costs, else inspectors cannot be used without personal expense.
Lieut Frank I Otis of the Fourth Cavalry has been dropped from the rolls for three months absence without leave He was ordered arrested in September for duplicating pay accounts but could not be found A forged document with two officer signatures is linked to him and charges over life insurance premium payments are cited as factors in his disappearance
Navy Department logs show the floating dry dock Dewey advancing toward the Philippines with a wireless report dated January 4. The message notes favorable weather a light southeast wind and a smooth sea five hundred twenty miles southeast of Cape Henry as the Potomac sails toward Bermuda.
War Department orders Captain Taggart and 136 men from Companies B and C of the regular infantry at Columbus Barracks to sail to the Philippines. Taggart’s divorce trial at Wooster, Ohio, had drawn attention. The flotilla will sail from San Francisco on March 5. Missouri and Illinois battleships, headed to Virginia Capes, passed the area at 12:10 p.m.
Leaves of absence for First Lieut. Arthur M. Ferguson and Capt. Frank H. Lawton are noted along with two months for Capt. George I. Byram. Naval movements include arrivals at ports such as Port Royal, Jacksonville, and Honolulu and sails from Boston and Washington for Hampton Roads. Numerous retirements and transfers of officers and paymasters are listed with ships and stations from 1906.
Chairman Hepburn introduces a comprehensive Hepburn bill strengthening the Interstate Commerce Commission. It expands the definition of railroad and transportation, requires thirty days notice for rate changes, and raises commission membership. The bill aligns with the President's message and provides prima facie court evidence of ICC findings.
Schiff warns that the U S money market risks a panic unless the subtreasury and banking system are reformed. He compares the subtreasury to England’s Bank of England and urges using legitimate commercial paper to expand circulation while limiting speculative gains. He backs referring the Shaw plan to the Finance and Currency Committee and stresses urgency before a long Congress session.
In San Antonio Texas on January 4 federal court fines were imposed on defendants linked to shipping lottery tickets between states. Emilio Berthier and John Sichneibert each paid 5000 dollars. others listed were fined 1000 dollars each. Bonds of 5000 dollars were posted and defendants promised not to engage in lotteries again. Judge Maxey signaled leniency for first offenses but warned sanctions for future cases.
Special to The Washington Post from Chicago notes Dr George M Harris of Port Deposit Maryland is widely discussed as the next president and director of Tome Institute and Northwestern University. A dinner for the prospective leader at James A Pattons Evanston home brought trustees together to discuss needs and future hopes.
Capt J Hopkins quartermaster of the Second Dragoon Guards dies under apparent self inflicted circumstances in Pretoria Tranvaal Colony amid investigations into a South African war stores scandal. Royal commission and War Office had ordered prosecutions of officers connected to alleged collusion with contractors over superfluous stores valued at 30 to 35 million dollars.
The formal appointive of Viscount Aoki as Ambassador from Japan to the United States is expected within days. The Japanese government has been informed by the State Department that Aoki would be acceptable, with action likely after Tokyo’s holidays end. The timing hinges on a U.S. nomination to the Senate.
A blaze at the Bennett & Morgan rectify plant at Iron, North Carolina, near Marion and Asheville, destroyed the largest such facility in the state. Loss estimated between 260,000 and 265,000 dollars with about 150,000 dollars insured. Fire suspected incendiary origin.
At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the George W. Knox Express Company yesterday officers were elected. President W. S. Knox, vice president G. V. Knox, secretary J. Gittings, treasurer J. O. Knox, and attorney J. J. Darlington were chosen.
Wallach Night School pupils tonight will enjoy an illustrated lecture by Rev. Mr. Pierce of Souls' Church. Franklin Night School has been invited, along with parents of the pupils.
New York January 4. The Armstrong investigating committee urges legislature to give policy holders real influence in company governance and publicity on management. Proposals include uniform audits, standard policy forms, limits on forfeiture and deferred dividends, fair distribution of surplus, stronger real estate investments, bans on subsidiary centers, and regulated corporate bonds. The committee cautions the list may be refined in weeks with potential plan changes.
New York January 4 The New York Chamber of Commerce warns publicity is the only weapon against sordid commercialism that corrupts trustees of large trusts. Anton Raven reports reform is needed for reinsurance regulation. honesty cannot be guaranteed by law alone.
Timothy L Woodruff was elected president of Provident Savings and Trust Company New York January 4 succeeding Edward W Scott who resigns as president Scott becomes chairman of the board Scott will remain with the company Woodruff holds 1 258 shares of Provident stock and plans to visit to discuss a trust declaration ensuring the society benefits from the trust operations
Berlin January 4 the imperial marine today issued a statement noting a ten year rise in German merchant marine value. Overall net tonnage increased from 1 987 000 to 2 090 000 tons with steam craft driving the gain. Steam tonnage value jumped from 63 260 000 to 188 250 000 while sailing vessel value fell from 18 560 000 to 14 250 000. Hamburg led growth with steam tonnage rising from 21 250 000 to 100 000 000.
A Missouri manufacturer says persistent stomach failure ruined his health though he avoided alcohol and tobacco. He credits Grape-Nuts, eating only that product for over a year, gaining 48 pounds of solid flesh and ending dyspepsia. The advertiser notes Postum Co. Bat tle Creek Michigan as the sponsor.
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