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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
26
Colorado senator denounces opponents Shents and Stevens for high salaries and delays. He argues a sea level canal is durable and safer than a lock system, warning against dynamite risks and dam failures at Gatun while urging a lasting, nation building waterway.
Senator Benson of Kansas smiles through jokes about Farmer Coburn as he learns his seven month term will pay about 1 000 mileage plus 3 000 salary and 5 stationery. A Senate committee to dispose of useless papers is created with Benson as chair. Knabenshue’s balloon arrives at the Capitol drawing crowds. A page asks Benson to view the airship and he jokes about seeing Breen in his eye.
In the Senate yesterday the bill incorporating Erie and Ohio River Ship Canal was debated for about four hours. Senator Bacon led the opposition arguing state charters could handle the project and that national charters erode state taxing power and eminent domain. He warned of possible water diversions from Niagara Falls and fears of national corporate power. Senators Knox Nelson Culberson Patterson Spooner Perry Teller Stone spoke. Stone supported the bill. Also noted: Muscogee Muscogee June 153 Indian Territory will see fewer Federal courts after statehood and Babcock will not be needed as witness.
Congress condensed amendments to the district teachers pay bill after Senate receded from most of them. The Ohio and Lake Erie Ship Canal bill dominated debate with Senator Bacon opposing. Mallory sought to discuss Florida Everglades swamp lands but the measure was laid over. House approved the sundry civil bill 16 to 26 and will tackle private claims at 11 o'clock today.
Chairman of Rivers and Harbors Committee declares opposition to fortifications or arms on the Isthmus and urges neutrality. His stance is applauded by committee members as a canal map display highlights a prefered lock system.
The conference on the rate bill grew more divided as harsh language and menacing tones erupted. Conferees argued over forty six of fifty one amendments while the impasse over the anti pass and meat inspection provisions signaled a possible month more in session.
Legislative debate centers on a proposed $25 million aid to Panama Canal construction. Rep Littauer introduces an amendment to forbid sea level canal funding, aligning with President Roosevelt’s position. Burton argues for a lock canal, contending a sea level route would cost over 400 million and take decades to complete, with neutrality to protect vital routes.
The President submitted sixty one consular officer nominations to the Senate, the largest batch in a day, to implement executive action after congressional delays. Many are real promotions. each nomination notes the vacancy caused by a promotion rather than a transfer, with appointments covering Antwerp to Valparaiso and many posts in between.
In the House the Hoer amendment abolishing the codifying commission was approved with December 15 set for effect. Mr Smith of Iowa defended Secretary Wilson’s administration over the Agricultural Department building funds. The $25,000 Keep commission expenses were struck from the bill, and attempts to fund Canal Commission supplies abroad were rejected as Ways and Means prepared a broader bill. House adjourned with seven pages left, private claims to occupy today.
The conference report granting higher teacher pay was agreed to in the Senate yesterday and moves to the President for signature after today’s House vote. The bills revise supervision of white and colored schools, add a female board member requirement, and set advisory department heads under principals.
The Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee approved a favorable report on a Senate bill limiting continuous railway labor to sixteen hours with a ten hour rest. The panel had earlier reported a related bill, and the Senate version was substituted to advance passage this session.
The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed nominations for several Presidential appointees including United States attorney for the Western district of Indian Territory and various postmasters such as John Whinner in Kansas Melvin James in Missouri and John M Hamilton in New York among others. The list names multiple federal positions with appointments across several states including Illinois Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
The bill approves diplomatic and consular appropriations raising Brazil and Turkey to embassy status and setting ambassador salaries at 17,60. It lifts ministers to Belgium Cuba the Netherlands and Luxemburg from 10 000 to 12 000. Consular salaries rise in Cairo to 6 500. Amendments address Alaska Canada boundary the Orient consular buildings and Constantinople premises purchases and St John River commission costs cut to 20 000.
Special to The Washington Post Newport R I June 15 A steamer on a Wickford Line trip to Newport swung out its lifeboats as a pump leak grew from bad to worse causing panic among passengers including Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and William Matis Sherman Crew lowered boats and the F A Bostock responded towing the General to Newport where pumps controlled the leak and no danger remained
Newport June 15 Miss Mildred Sherman introduces a new season fad a brown double veil hiding the face leaving eye and forehead openings worn with jeweled pins. Her sister Irene Sherman and father William Watts Sherman accompany the debutante as the famous horse team draws attention among the younger set here Malta and Turkey fashion parallels noted.
Mrs Ilah Dunlap Jordan, former fiancée of Senor Corea, will wed John M Little of Atlanta at her Macon home at six. A breakfast dinner for 100 guests follows, then a special train to Atlanta and a private car trip to Washington. Mrs Jordan, deemed Georgia’s beauty, was widow of Lee Jordan.
New Bedford Mass June 15 an nouncement was made today of the wedding of Miss Anne Archbold daughter of John D Archbold vice president of Standard Oil and Amat Lay Tolle Saunderson son of Right Hon Howard Saunderson MP from the North of Ireland Rev Percy Gordon rector Grace Episcopal Church Cuttyhunk Club Cuttyhunk Island was the venue yesterday only family guests and Mr and Mrs Van Buren as attendants were present.
Chicago June 15 John Alexander Dowie told Judge Landis he saw his own corpse while alive and heard voices guiding him to arise and go He claimed visions with Angel Gabriel and Virgin Mary and said a voice commanded him forward during a 4000 person healing gathering He denied being Elijah the restorer but said he came in Elijah's spirit and power.
Boston June 15 The expulsion of Frank G Gethro of Boston from the Massachusetts house is recommended by the Rules Committee. He allegedly offered money to influence votes against the bucket shop bill. No evidence shows any member accepted a bribe. Representative Simon Swig is recommended for censure for conflicting statements.
testimony before a notary in New York on June 16 covered the Missouri and Illinois Coal Company suit against Timais Central Railroad in Missouri Federal court. The coal firm alleges the railroad failed to furnish coal cars as per 1899 to 1905 contracts. the railroad argues locomotives could not be purchased during the period. R J Gross, president of the American Locomotive Company, testified that with reasonable notice locomotives could have been furnished for freight hauling from 1891 to 1905, with some deliveries possible in twelve to fifteen months.
Special Cable dispatch reports France’s retroactive regulations press American insurers to comply amid American protest. Major firms like Mutual Life and New York Life weigh withdrawal as possible. if enforced, over 40 million dollars could shift to French operations. Equitable Life holds about 11 million in reserves in France and owns Paris real estate.
In London a new set of questions for the House of Commons probes Chicago meat packers disclosures. MPs seek details on canned meats supplied to troops in the South Africa war and the proportion of deaths attributed to ptomaine poisoning. Evidence notes officer sale of Armour Helmet and Mitchell brands at 2 cents a pound, with disposal into the sea and Kaffirs dying after consuming tainted meat.
Berlin reports a letter carrier jailed for stealing letters to the police president and accused of serving in the Social Democratic party secret service. The party is said to wield a broad spy network to obtain material to embarrass the government. Herr Bebel and other Socialist Reichstag members have accused officials of power misuses, presenting details ministers struggle to answer.
Paris June 1 The French Supreme Court opened hearings on granting Alfred Dreyfus another trial after a twenty seven month inquiry. Procurator General Beaudoin and Maitre Mornas summarized opposing and supporting retrial arguments. A decision is expected by month end following the March 6 1904 court of cassation ruling.
Walter Wellman and the Arctic expedition members left Paris for Tromsoe Norway after a farewell in Paris Ambassador McCormick attended M Foville presented an address praising the preparations. The airship and equipment weighed heavy and occupied a special freight car. Lyttelton and Banbury Re elected to Parliament unopposed in London following resignations.
The Maharajah of Baroda India with secretary Prince Britt and attendants toured Chicago stock yards by invitation of the packers. They praised meat processing methods and planned to travel to Colorado Springs then Yellowstone Park. The Maharajah intends to send Indian students to American universities in the fall.
The east bound Black Diamond Express on the La high Valley Railroad crashed into a freight at a siding near Towanda at 6 oclock this afternoon. Engineer Wank of the Black Diamond jumped clear, suffering a broken shoulder and serious head injuries. other injuries were limited to shaken passengers.
Porto Rico June 15 The executive council urged the government to buy the pier at San Juan amid friction between two New York steamship companies over harbor facilities. Three Lives Lost in Fire Fulton N Y June 1 Joseph Leroy Richard Hinch and Lewis Holden perished in a fire at the Allen Excelsior and Butter Dub Works. They were likely overcome by smoke as flames spread rapidly.
A federal grand jury in Omaha indicts thirteen Nebraska cattlemen including Bartlett Richards and W G Comstock for conspiracy to defraud the government subornation of perjury and illegal fencing of public lands. The case involves more than 450000 acres across Sheridan and Cherry counties with 14 named as involved.
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