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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
4
Colorado Senator assails Shents and Stevens for high salaries and delay, arguing for a permanent sea level canal across the Isthmus. He notes dangers of a lock system, GOP critiques Gatun Dam, and urges a durable waterway to “outlast generations yet to come.”
Senator Benson of Kansas wears a pleased smile as he enjoys the Senate, jokes about Farmer Coburn and his seat. He will collect over $1,000 mileage plus about $3,000 salary for seven months, plus stationery. A committee to dispose of useless department papers is created with Benson as chairman and clerical hires. Knabenshue’s balloon arrives at the Capitol drawing bursts of interest from Senators while Benson stays in his seat. A page asks if he wants to see the air ship, and Benson quips about the eye and Kan sas.
In a four hour Senate debate Senator Bacon led opposition to the proposed Erie and Ohio River Ship Canal bill arguing for state charters and fearing national charters would erode state power of eminent domain. He warned of water diversions above Niagara Falls and called for caution amid potential interstate corporate influence. Senators Knox Culberson Patterson Spooner Perry Teller and Stone participated with Stone supporting the measure. Also included is note of diminished federal courts in Indian Territory after statehood and that ex-chairman Babcock will not be required to testify in New York.
Congress condensed its actions with the Senate adopting the conference report on the district teachers pay bill after trimming amendments. The Senate discussed the Ohio and Lake Erie Ship Canal, while Mallory’s Florida swampland feasibility bill was postponed. The House passed a canal measure 16 to 26 and finished seven pages of the sundry civil bill. Private claims work is set for today with an 11 o'clock House meeting.
Chairman of Rivers and Harbors Committee advocates neutrality on canal defense and rejects placing fortifications or guns along the Isthmus. His stance, supported by committee members, includes displaying a canal map and endorsing a lock plan while condemning militarization.
The conference on the rate bill adjourned with managers from both houses more apart than ever. Harsh language and menacing tones marked the session as they wrangled over amendments and parliamentary questions. No progress beyond verbal changes, while anti pass and meat inspection disputes loom, risking a longer Washington stay.
The House backed a lock canal plan over a sea level route in Panama by 110 to 36 after Representative Littauer offered an amendment to block sea level funding. Burton argued a sea level would cost about 400 million and twenty years to build, favoring neutrality for canal protection.
The President sent sixty one consular officer nominations to the Senate in what may be a record single day hastened by Secretary Root and Consular Bureau chief Wilbur Carr. Most postings reflect promotions rather than transfers, with appointments to posts in Antwerp Seoul Athens Montreal Adis Ababa Beirut Wake den Albany Snyder Boones Ayres Callao Bogota St Hyacinthe Tamsui Ghent Manchuria Camp Pelican New Brunswick Moncton Oguiles Manzanillo Durban Natal Harbin Siberia Taungtan Chita Rimouski St Michaels Cornwall Ontario Madria Spain Basel etc. The list names many individuals and postings across Europe Asia the Americas and Africa.
During debate on the sundry civil appropriation bill Mr Hoer of Massachusetts won approval to abolish the commission to codify laws with December fifteenth next. Mr Smith of Iowa defended Secretary Wilson amid criticism of cabinet actions related to the Agricultural Department buildings. A $25,000 item for Keep Commission costs was stricken. Proposals to fund Canal Commission supplies in open markets were defeated as Ways and Means prepared a broader bill. House adjourned with seven pages left and private claims on the agenda tomorrow.
The conference report granting more pay to District teachers was agreed to in the Senate yesterday. The House will adopt the report today before it goes to the President for signature. Senate amendments were largely rejected by the House. exceptions include female board members and supervisory roles for white schools.
The House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce on a favorable report to a Senate bill setting a sixteen hour maximum for continuous railway labor and a ten hour rest period. The committee had earlier reported a similar measure and the Senate bill was substituted to push passage this session.
The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed a slate of nominations for federal posts including United States attorney for the Western district of Indian Territory and several postmaster positions across multiple states. Names listed include Wiltem M Mellecte, John Whinner, Melvin James, John M Hamilton, George T Balmon, Charles A Mooder, Richard L Moore, James H Finhart, Charles W Btarls, Franklin Wisener and others, with locations such as Winfield Higginsville Batavia Madison Maryville and Beaver Falls among the places named.
The bill raises Brazil and Turkey to embassies with ambassadors paid 17.60 each and boosts ministers salaries to Belgium Cuba Netherlands Luxembourg from 10 000 to 12 000. Salaries for Cairo consul general rise to 6 500. Amendments address the joint high commission Alaska Canada boundary consular buildings in the Orient and regation premises in Constantinople. The St John River commission expense is cut from 30 000 to 20 000.
Special to The Washington Post Newport June 15 Swinging boats prepared for lowering caused panic on the Wickford Line steamer General bound for Newport from Wickford. Passengers including Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr William Matis Sherman Miss Pauline French and Dr Austin Flint Jr observed the craft take water. Pumps managed the leak. the General was towed to Newport and docked after receiving aid from nearby steamer F A Bostock.
Newport June 15 Miss Mildred Sherman introduces the season's first society fad a brown double veil hiding her face except eyes worn with jeweled pins. Her sister Irene Sherman and her father Mr William Watts Sherman accompany the debutante and her famous horse team as the look draws attention among Newport’s younger set.
Mrs Ilah Dunlap Jordan former fiancée of Senor Corea the Nicaraguan Minister to the United States will wed John M Little of Atlanta tomorrow in Macon at 6 oclock The ceremony will be followed by a dinner for 100 guests and a special train to Atlanta Then they will proceed to Washington in President Huntons private car of the Central of Georgia Railroad Mrs Jordan noted as one of Georgia's most beautiful women widow of Lee Jordan a planter and cotton man whose marriage she wed in his old age The engagement to Don Lula Corea was announced about a year ago
New Bedford Mass June 15 An announcement was made today of the wedding of Miss Anne Archbold daughter of John D Archbold vice president of the Standard Oil Co and Amat Lay Tolle Saunderson son of Right Hon Howard Saunderson MP from the North of Ireland The ceremony was at the Cuttyhunk Club Cuttyhunk Island Rev Percy Gordon rector of Grace Episcopal Church officiated Only members of both families and Mr and Mrs Van Buren were guests Washington Woman to Wed Englishman Special Cabin Dispatch to The Washington Post London June 5 The betrothal is announced of C T Pulley a wealthy Englishman and Mrs Irva Hopkins of Washington Brazilian Ambassador Sails for Europe New York June 15 Mr Joaquim Nabuco Brazilian Ambassador to the U S sailed for Europe today on the steamer Celtic
John Alexander Dowie, in Chicago, testifies in Zion City case that his spirit saw his corpse, and angels including the Angel Gabriel and Virgin Mary visited him. He recalls a divine warning of death and a voice saying go forward during a 4,000 person healing meeting. He says he proclaimed himself first apostle though unsure of the commission details.
Boston June 15 The house rules committee recommends expulsion of Frank G Gethro a Boston representative from the Minth Suffolk district for offering money to influence votes on the bucket shop bill which failed this session The panel says Gethro approached members offering a reward but finds no proof any member accepted a bribe Representative Simon Swig of Taunton is urged for censure for conflicting statements about the bribery charges.
In New York testimony was taken before a notary in a Missouri Federal court suit by Missouri and Illinois Coal Company against Timais Central Railroad Company. The coal firm seeks damages for failure to furnish cars 1899 to 1905. Railroad says locomotives could not be purchased. Witness R J Gross, ex VP American Locomotive, testified there was no period 1891 1905 when locomotives could not be supplied with reasonable notice.
French officials enforce new retroactive insurance regulations despite U S protest. Major American firms ponder withdrawal from France, risking over 40 million dollars in premiums. Mutual Life and New York Life face possible large repatriation. Equitable Life holds about 11 million in French reserves and real estate.
Fresh questions prepared for next week's Commons session seek details on Chicago canned meats supplied to British troops in the South Africa war and the proportion of entries deaths linked to ptomaine poisoning. The inquiry notes Armour, Helmet, and Mitchell brands and a contractor’s dispute over quality at two cents per pound.
Berlin June 15 A letter carrier arrested for stealing letters addressed to the police president is also accused of acting in the Social Democratic party secret service. The party is said to maintain a widespread espionage system to obtain material to embarrass the government. Socialist leaders including Herr Bebel have accused government officials of abuses and cited disputed circumstances.
Paris June 1 The French Supreme Court opened hearings on whether to grant Alfred Dreyfus a new trial after a twenty seven month inquiry. Procurator General Beaudoin and Maitre Mornas summarized arguments for and against a retrial with a ruling expected at month end following the March 6 1904 cassation court decision favoring an investigation.
Walter Wellman and the Arctic expedition team left Paris for Tromsø Norway after a farewell gathering attended by Ambassador McCormick. Dean M Foville presented an congratulatory address on the expedition's thorough preparations. The airship and gear, weighing about a ton, occupied a special freight raft. Lyttelton and Banbury were re elected in London to the House of Commons unopposed for St Georges and the City of London seats following resignations.
The Maharajah of Baroda India with his secretary Prince Britt and attendants toured Chicago stock yards by invitation of local packers. He praised the meat packing methods and a party departed for Colorado Springs that night to continue to Yellowstone Park. He plans to send Indian students to American universities in the fall.
The east bound Black Diamond Express on the La high Valley Railroad collided with a freight train at a siding near Towanda, Pennsylvania this afternoon. Engineer Wank suffered a broken shoulder and serious head injuries, while no other serious injuries occurred to crew or passengers.
Porto Rico June 15 executive council recommends to government the purchase of the San Juan pier amid friction between two New York steamship companies accused of monopolizing harbor facilities. Three lives lost in Fulton fire June 1 were Joseph Leroy Richard Hinch and Lewis Holden who perished from smoke and flames at the Allen Excelsior and Butter Dub Works.
A federal grand jury in Omaha indicts thirteen Nebraska cattlemen including Bartlett Richards and W G Comstock on conspiracy to defraud the government subornation of perjury and illegal fencing of public lands covering over 450000 acres in Shoridan and Cherry counties Nebraska The case ties to the Slade Overton and C Bacatescu schemes and mentions related indictments in Knoxville Tennessee.
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