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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
4
The House sent the meat bill to conference with all Senate amendments disputed, including the Beveridge meat inspection provision. Wadsworth framed the bill as settled, joking that certain amendments would “soothe, pacify, and quiet” as debate stretched briefly. Williams defended the measure, noting political rhetoric and urging restraint while Adams highlighted harmony efforts and the administration’s role.
Senate and House debates focus on meat inspection provisions in the agricultural appropriation bill. House substitute approved, agricultural bill sent to conference. Conferees named. Foraker Bailey oppose the House version citing constitutionality concerns. Senate aims for early agreement, with expectant report by Friday.
Dr George 4istober testified before the special House Committee on the Government Hospital for the Insane praising cleanliness and patient care. Miss Tanquary the head nurse urged more staff in some wards while witnesses supported Dr Whites administration and contract details.
Senate leaders agreed to an executive session after the Panama Canal bill. Benjamin F. Barnes is nominated as assistant secretary to the President and postmaster of Washington. Tillman urged delay, a public hearing request anticipated rejection, and most expect confirmation.
Milwaukee minister Rev Penny Colman criticizes Speaker Cannon over meat inspection and pure food bills. Cannon replies with a Wabash era quip urging progress. Also Costa Rican cadet Jose Martin Calvo favored for US Military Academy. President to appoint James Dalvett as South Dakota US attorney. Port Arthur Texas declared a port of entry set by presidential signing.
Senate rejected Hansbrough plan to tax public utility corporations in the District at 12 percent of net earnings. Traction companies to extend lines to Union Station was debated. amendment failed and the measure proceeds to an anal passage today. Senator Gallinger defended extending lines for travelers, while opponents argued the tax is unfair and burdensome.
Senator Bailey opposed a conference report amendment raising navy chaplains’ pay from 2800 to 3600 dollars, arguing ministers’ wages are higher than needed for navy work. Hale supported the bill but said changes are too late. Navy chaplains may soon earn nearly twice infantry captains’ pay and more than most line officers.
Senator Caltom reported back from the conference committee on the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill carrying 29,741,019. The oil section shows no change besides a shift in the special agents budget. Senator Overman secured a provision benefiting the Southern cotton industry.
Congress may authorize funds for the president and guests travel expenses. A $50,000 appropriation bill was introduced by Mr Watson of Indiana and ordered favorably by the House Appropriations Committee to be considered under suspension of the rules. The Senate passed bills on Spanish Claims Commission appeals and other distribution matters and invited members to join the Interparliamentary Union. the next meeting will be in London on July 23.
Senate Finance Committee members from Tillman’s associates and Republicans refused to report favorably on Tillman’s plea for an inquiry into campaign contributions by national banks, Walsh failures in Chicago, and Ohio banks paying county treasurers for public funds. Democrats said post passage of a ban on bank campaign contributions left little value in the investigation, while Republicans joined in the stance.
Senator Knox urged for a lock canal in a pivotal Senate session, predicting a tight 2 PM vote and presenting a detailed map comparing lock versus sea level options. He argued cost differences favor a lock canal over fifty years, while countering claims about the Gatun dam and earthquake risks.
Senator John Tyler Morgan of Alabama reaches eighty two today and marks the day with a six hour speech on the Panama Canal advocating a sea level waterway. Morgan has long urged an Isthmian route, boasting a senate record and library length remarks. He remains a betting man and vows to press the issue despite past defeats. Reynolds returns to New York after aiding in the packing houses investigation and conference with the President.
The ad extols an eight day malt brewing method, claiming slower sprouting yields nutrition and strength. It touts Pabst Blue Ribbon as premier, sanitary, wholesome beer made with exclusive eight day malt and never touched by human hands. Doctors endorse it for cleanliness and rich flavor.
The House moved swiftly, passing many measures by suspension while a major immunity issue tied to witnesses under interstate commerce law was reshaped into a substitute bill sent to conference. Senator Humphrey’s ruling was defended as justified amid legal uncertainty. The tariff debate over subsidiary silver coinage failed, as did a plan to limit silver coinage. Militia funding rose to 2 million, and a Congressional committee was created to codify decades of laws, with four Senators and five Representatives to meet during the break. The session adjourned at 3:04 p.m.
Secretary Bonaparte announced the President would appoint several Maryland federal officers including United States district attorney John Rose United States marshal John F Langhammer United States treasurer C C Pusey United States appraiser Carlile Witmer and others The President said these decisions followed Civil Service Reform principles focusing on candidate fitness and potential public opinion impact.
President Roosevelt issued an executive order halving Saturday work to four hours for skilled workers and classified civil service at the Washington Navy Yard. Any Saturday overtime pays only 0 percent more, a change aimed at reducing extra pay for holidays and easing labor tension. Columbia Lodge representatives urged the measure, praising the laborers at the yard for their efforts.
At the Gonzaga School closing exercises medals and premiums were awarded for general excellence and proficiency. Recipients include Aloysius Ganey, Francis Connady, Joseph Kiet, Joseph O'Brien, Herold Hadfield, and many others. Scholarships to Georgetown and Gonzaga colleges went to Francis O’Connell, Edward Yeager, William Mac Nicholas, Frank Hanlon, and Ernest Dwyer.
St Patrick’s Academy held closing exercises with Rev Dr Stafford distributing diplomas and certificates. Almost all upper classes performed while Mary Soper and others earned premiums for perfect attendance. many students received graduation testimonials and proficiency awards across high school to sixth grades.
The Academy of the Sacred Heart of Mary held commencement at St. Dominic's Hall Conduit Road with Miss Florence Josephine Wimaatt receiving graduating honors and delivering a valedictory titled Of Life's Preface the Close Very Rev D J Kennedy presiding TM gave an address The Moonbeam Cantata was performed with a large cast and many named participants including Monn Fitzgerald North Star Holden Evening Star M Brosnan and others.
Fifty seven white gowned graduates of the Franklin School normal training in Ely's address on the science of education and teaching as a learned profession. Commissioner Macfarland praised patriotic spirit and ethical aim while J Holdsworth Gordon urged responsibility. Diplomas were presented by Dr Richard Kongsman. music by Miss Alys Bentley led to applause.
The Immaculate Conception Boys School on M Street near Eighth Northwest held closing exercises yesterday afternoon. Fourteen boys performed The Baseball Enthusiasts, followed by The Enchanted Viola. The day’s highlight was A Message for Washington a Revolutionary drama about a courier eluding Tory pursuers. Commencement is set for Saturday.
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