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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1905
Page
5
President Roosevelt to confer with Republican leaders on a broad fiscal and policy plan as river and harbor and public building bills face delays. Talks may cover a spring extra tariff session and railroad rate reform amid Treasury deficit concerns and debates over public works priorities.
Senator Elkins of West Virginia, chair of the Interstate Commerce Committee, met with the President at the White House to discuss proposed railroad freight rate legislation. Elkins said committee meetings would be held to consider the issue, noting it is a big question requiring careful, slow action and balancing interests. Cautioned that Congress may not act this session due to conflicting policies and heavy workload.
The Senate Commerce Committee favored a report on W D Crum for collector of the Charleston port, despite longtime opposition from Senator Tillman who objects to a Black man holding the post. Crum, a three year recess appointee, stands to receive three years of pay upon confirmation, though his current duties have seen declining fees totaling about 1300 last year.
The House impeachment committee for Federal Judge Swayne holds a meeting at Representative Parker’s home amid divided views on which charges to include and when to present to the Senate. Some want only alleged expense money violations, others seek broader charges, with ongoing evidence gathering and expected vigorous defense.
Secretary Hay asks Congress to fund an envoy extraordinary and minister plenipo to Morocco with 7500 dollars annually. He argues Morocco relations are growing and trade could expand, warning that nine European powers currently impress the Sultan while the United States lacks a full ambassadorial presence.
Norfolk committee members depart for Washington to invite President Roosevelt to Norfolk during his Southern trip and to present resolutions thanking him for Jamestown exposition support. Senator Warren introduces F J Hagenbarth to the President. Southern delegations delayed by storms, new visit planned. Rob ert W Taylor named U S district judge for Northern Ohio to replace Francis J Wing. Idaho governor urges anti polygamy law criminalizing adultery and related acts.
A minority report from merchant marine critics urges against direct government aid for shipowners and attacks the proposed subsidies. It argues steel tariff barriers inflate costs, keeping U S shipyards uncompetitive abroad, while citing treaty risks and long history of favorable tariffs for shipping. Senate and House consider the minority views and related negotiations.
A promotional note extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a non patent medicine that cures indigestion and stomach troubles by digesting food rather than acting on the bowels. It claims the tablets rest the stomach, aid digestion, and improve vigor, urging use after meals and noting availability at druggists. The text emphasizes pure digestion and lists reasons for their popularity.
The Russian emperor awards Count Arthur Cassini, ambassador to the United States, the High Order of St. Alexander Nevsky with diamonds. The letter, sent from Nicholas, commends Cassini for seven years of service in Washington and his efforts to maintain friendly Russo American relations.
At the Pan American Medical Congress in Panama City officials from the United States and multiple nations gathered to discuss yellow fever origins. Drs. Senn and Finlay presented the mosquito as a vector but several experts opposed the sole theory, leading to a resolution to exterminate mosquitoes while acknowledging other contagion factors.
Senator Depew argued at the New York Chamber of Commerce meeting that long service in the U S Senate is essential. He warned retirement after brief terms harms New York and said seniority helps secure chairmanships and enable him to better serve commercial, agricultural, industrial, and financial interests in the state.
Havana reports the steamer Dora arriving from Colon and Panama with passengers, three of whom may have yellow fever and are taken to the detention hospital. The remaining passengers are quarantined at Mariel Lighters, with crew to be examined twice daily.
Government figures as of January 3 show merchandise imports from the United States rising 25 percent in the first half of last year compared with 1903 when money imports are excluded. Money imports fell from 1,869,400 in 1903 to 632,600 in the first six months of 1904, altering the perceived growth in total imports and modestly easing Spain’s export increase to Cuba.
George B. Cortelyou chairman of the Republican National Committee and Mrs. Cortelyou depart for seven weeks in Southern Europe seeking rest after the campaign. He expects to return to Washington for Roosevelt’s inauguration and assume Postmaster General duties shortly after.
J E B Stuart, son of Gen J E B Stuart, declares the President ordered a new Virginia patronage policy. He says officeholders will not advise on patronage, with neutrals named per district. He mentions resignations of Morgan Treat and his own and notes recent real estate work in Newport News.
In Lansing January, Gov. Warner urged voters to approve a constitutional provision against state road aid to profit from congressional funds. He called for extending the primary law, limiting campaign spending, and taxing sleeping car properties, while the legislature opened with the inaugural addresses of Buss and Warner.
At Swift & Co annual stockholders meeting in Chicago on January 5, President L F Swift rejected reports of a beef trust or any conspiracy to fix livestock or meat prices. He said the packing house industry faces keen competition and profits are lower than in other businesses.
The services over the remains of Mrs Jennie A Hughes will be held at St Patrick's Church at 9 o'clock this morning. Requiem mass will be conducted by Father Carroll. The deceased was Miss Jennie Denneily of this city and widow of the late Frank P Hughes, who came to Washington from Atlanta Georgia when quite young and was long prominent in business circles here. The interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. A son and two daughters survive her. Yankee Joins the Fleet. Norfolk Virginia January 8 The United States cruiser Yankee passed into Hampton Roads today.
Miss Mary Abbott of Watertown Conn is appointed chair of the educational committee of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs by president Mrs Sarah Platt Decker. The committee includes deans and presidents of prominent colleges. The plan is to work with college women to introduce domestic science and formal training, aiming to prepare youth for practical world work with specialized skills.
A period ad touts Dr Shoop’s Restorative as a nerve based cure for stomach trouble. It offers a free full dollar bottle and a set of six books on various health topics in exchange for writing. The copy stresses nerves over stomach treatment and appeals to worried readers to request order forms from Dr. Shoop in Wisconsin.
Watson was found guilty on embezzlement charges after a trial in which prosecutors tied seven checks totaling about 12,800 to his custody as a district auditor's clerk. Defense argued lack of proof tying him to the checks and questioned the chain of evidence, while the judge instructed the jury and delivered the verdict.
A large mass meeting at Johns Hopkins University McCoy Hall urged international arbitration. Speakers included Gov. Edwin Warfield and Daniel Gilman with Henry St George Tucker, Rev. Edward B. Hate, and Thomas Nelson Page. The resolution called on Congress to favor treaties for arbitration with other powers and to submit suitable disputes to arbitration in good faith.
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