No Monster Warship Close Vote On Navy Bill
Representative Burton led a House fight against a monster battle ship authorization and a million dollar Pensacola dry dock, both stricken from the bill. The measure returns to conference after a four hour debate and a narrow Senate amendment clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Pensacola
Senate
Congress
Ohio
Hougs
Pensacola Navy Yard
House
Port Royal, & C
Foss
Bed Saddle At Insane Asylums Before House Committee
Superior agents from Albany Morristown Columbus Youngstown Trenton and Philadelphia will testify June 23 before a House committee probing the Government Hospital for the Insane. Witnesses describe a bed saddle with restraints and methods of suppressing unruly patients, while others deny abuse and defend care practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. J
Morristown
Columbus
Ohio
Youngstown
Trenton
Philadelphia
House
J. H. Iloyd
St. Elizabeth
S Wilson
H. Alexander
W. J. Hawkins
Esvium
Miss Beach
J. Simpson
Fanning
District Bank Oversight Bill Advances in House
The House acted on a district banking bill adopting Senate amendments. It extends Comptroller of the Currency authority to all district banks and trust companies requiring semiannual reports. The measure also grants power to take possession of a bank when necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Senate
President nominators sent to the Senate list several appointments
The President transmitted nominations to the Senate including Consul general at Stockholm Edward Adams and Consuls in various cities. assistant surgeons in the army with ranks noted. Names include Lester Maynard, Georgs YL Consors, Carlyle Wilmer, and others from Missouri, New York, California, Vermont, and more. Nine more individuals are listed with ranks and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Stockholm
Sweden
Edward Adams
New York
Jose de Olivares
Missouri
Manarua
Mesragpa
Lester Maynard
California
Sanakan
British North
Yerneo Collsoter of Custom
Kemebunk
Georgs
Immigration bill may be in conference
Last night it was indicated that the immigration bill, though likely to pass the House, may be sent to conference. President Gomprs of the AFL impressed House leaders that organized labor is not eager about the educational test in the bill. Action likely Tuesday. Republicans may vote against without displeasing House managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Gomprs
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Congress Condensed Senate and House Actions
The Senate postponed the nomination of B F James as postmaster of Washington to tomorrow. Panama canal bill passed 46 to 31 with McLaurin and McCumber opposing to fund the President’s travel. pure food bill debate in House featured Mann’s two hour speech exposing food adulteration frauds. The House concurred with Senate in omitting a monster battleship project, sending naval bill back to conference. House to meet at 11 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
B. F. ‘James
Postmester
Washington
Tillman
Isthmaya
Panama
Messrs McLaurin
McCumber
House
Mann
Pearl Necklace Duty Dispute Over Mrs Leeds Gift
Paris jeweler M Citroen argued before Assistant Secretary Reynolds that a $200000 pearl necklace for Mrs W B Leeds should be taxed at 10 percent rather than 15 percent as a necklace. The Treasury plans a further hearing in New York to resolve whether the pearls are taxed as a necklace or as loose pearls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
W. B. Leeds
The
Rock Island Railroad
Reynolds
Treasury Department
M. Citreon
Citreen & Co
New York
No vote on postmaster in Senate session
The Senate held an executive session on Benjamin F. Barney s nomination as postmaster of Washington but, after Senator Tillman pledged no further delays, agreed to take the nomination up again after tomorrow. A 9 to 17 vote also faced James Wickersham s nomination to the Alaska district court. it was dismissed without a conclusion, with doubt about a vote this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Benjamin F. Barney
Washington
Tillman
James Wickersham
Alaska
Wickersham
President's Travel Pay Debate in Senate Adopts 525000 Sum
Senate discussed the sundry civil bill providing 525000 for the President's travel expenses. Senator McLaurin called it class legislation and opposed presidential tours while Hale pushed back. McCumber and Foraker spoke as the session adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
McLaurin
Hale
McCumber
Foraker
Roosevelt to bear his own travel expenses
President Roosevelt says he will pay his own travel costs and will not use Congress funds for personal trips or for expenses of government employees or others accompanying him. He reiterated this in a letter to Rep. Tawney and in talks with lawmakers. The Senate Commerce Committee favored a survey at Coney Island Channel and a night unloading amendment, while a House resolution proposed a commission to study a free waterway linking Chesapeake and Delaware bays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Tawney
House Committee On Appropriations
Senate
House
Flo
Senate Committee On
Postmaster General Seeks Extension of Earthquake Mail Fund
Postmaster General Cortelyou urged Congress to extend the $70,000 emergency mail service appropriation beyond the present fiscal year ending June 3. He said emergency conditions from the California earthquake would persist. More than $15,000 has already been spent from the appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortelyou
Congress
California
AGREE ON RATE BILL AMENDED FOR PASS PROVISO
Senate and House conferees reach tentative agreement on a railroad rate bill. The pass amendment rewritten to cover federal and state officers. Sleeping car lines classify as common carriers with express lines. Elkins amendment narrowed to railroads, allowing oil pipelines to carry their own goods. Five days notice likely to stay. lumber exemption remains disputed. Conferees expect cross chamber approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benatar Tillman
Washington
Congress
Elkins
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Senate
Senator Press
Creditors Not Satisfied After Santo Domingo Talks
Officials of Little Republic held a long conference with Secretary Root at the State Department to discuss Santo Domingo finances. Dominican and U S finance representatives, including Federica Velasquez and Mr Joubert, attended amid concerns over the modus vivendi and U S control of customs receipts. No decision was made, but further talks in New York aimed at a mutually acceptable change were anticipated. Critics say customs money is deposited in New York, reducing local circulation and harming the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federica
United States
Santo Domingo
Republic
Velasquez
New York
Island
Oppose Immigration Bill by Knights of Labor in New York
The Knights of Labor of New York push to defeat Senate immigration tax and literacy test bill. William Marin, 44, in Washington, says restrictions hinder national growth and deny opportunities that helped his Irish forebear. He argues the bill would bar the kind of workers needed by the South and West and urges defeat on humanitarian grounds. The bill is in conference and may reach action today. Also, Senate action approved local bridges in Saint Louis and other minor measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Labor of
New York
Senate
Wiliam Marin
Order
Washington
Bayona
Conference Committee
Mr. Martin
Uncle Sam's Meat Trade In Foreign Countries
Foreign markets bought more US meats in the first eleven months of fiscal year 1906 than any prior period, totaling about 180 million dollars with a 60 percent rise from 1996 figures. Britain remains the top purchaser, taking about 46 million of 75 million in bacon and ham and fresh beef in 1905, while the Netherlands absorbs a major share of butter-making exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce and Labor
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Ohio lawmakers face possible invalid laws in Ohio
Ohio delegation in Congress discussed whether laws enacted last spring in Columbus may be invalid due to Governor Patton Harris delirium during signing. Extradition testimony suggested the governor was delirious between March 1 and April 16, prompting potential tests in the Supreme Court and possible extra session if invalid. Liquor tax and rail fare provisions draw opposition from liquor and railroad interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Supreme Court
Ohio
Columbus
Haring
Holt
Lily Jerpool
Cincionati Tuesaday
General Assembly
Pattison
Capitol
Gov. Harris
Railroad Commission
Army Orders Listing Transfers and Assignments
The document lists multiple military personnel moves including one month leaves, transfers to Norfolk and Washington Barracks for duty, assignments to the Engineer School in Washington, and temporary duties at Fort Logan and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground. It notes promotions, transfers within artillery and cavalry, and appointments of officers to inspector duties on cavalry and artillery horses. Major duties occur around July 15, 1906, with destinations including Omaha, New York City, and the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeuves
William 1 Temeay
John E. Jorian
Eighteenth Infantry
Joseph E. Hubn
Norfolk
Eveleth Winslow
Mdj. Winslow
Washington Barracks
District of Columbia
Engineer School
Iro
Stonts
Wiliam D. Anderson
John J. Kineman
Henry H. Robert
Thomas C Robiet
Theodore
Protecol
Tne
Engineers
Arthur W. Chess
Artillery Corps
Coast Artillery
Lleyt
Frederick von Selimacher
Homer W Wheeler
Elevents
Turrell
Quartermaster's Department
St. Louis
Zathrop
Kansas City
Alleh Thes
Aenior Mietebor
Charles G.owser
Peymaster
Omaha
Fort Blisy
Kans
New York Ciy
East
Chaplatne Washington
William B. Gladden
Rani
Leutenant
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Fort Logan
Colo
San Francisco
Cal
Mantle
Po 1
Philippines
War Department
George F. Dowary
Downey
Lothervie
Ghieszo
Perso Xp
Department of the Lakes
James Totten
Artery Corps
Fort Hancock
N. J
Sandy Hock Proving Ground
Movements of Naval Vessels Reported
Movements of ships list arrivals and departures including vessels to Shangial Eagle Gloucester Lebanon Lambert point Inia chotsa Glazier Bratas Caesar Singapore Starblehead Corwnty Fenavoa Patucah Sanchex Macorio Abarepds San Juan Wisconsin Bhinkwan Weosung Mayfower Washington Cape Cod Bay Stewart League Inland Noriols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrivee
Tarry
Bainbridge
Shangial
Eagle
Gloucester
Lebanon
Lambert’ Point
Inia
St Chotsa
Glazier
Bratas
Caesar
Singapore
Starblehead
Corwnty
Fenavoa
Patucah
Sanchex
Macorio
Abarepds
Sanchez
San Juan
Wisconsin
Bhinkwan
Weosung
Mayfower
Washington
Cape Cod Bay
Wud Stewart
League Inland
Noriols
War Department outlines seven large militia camps and 200 mile drills
The War Department publicized a general order detailing seven summer camps at Mount Gretna American Lake Fort Riley Fort Harrison near Austin Fort D A Russell and Chickamauga Park. Militia and regulars will conduct 200 mile marches and 250 mile moves for field artillery and cavalry with strict warlike conditions and minimal ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Gretna
Frederick D. Grant
American Lake
Wash
Frederick D. Funston
Fort Euley
Kans
Theodore J. Wint
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
William H. Carter
Austin
Tex
William & McCaskey
Fort D. A. Russell
Wyo
Constant Williams
Chickamaugaa Park
John W
Bubb
Chickamauga Park
American Laks
Marksman Tests Set Across Army Divisions This Year
Orders from the general staff issued yesterday through the military secretary schedule rifle competitions for the Atlantic Division at Fort Niagara on August 1, Northern Division at Fort Sheridan on August 6, Pacific Division at the Presidio Monterey on July 30, Southwestern Division at Fort Sill on August 6, and the general army contest at Fort Sheridan on August 20. Pistol events will follow at the same venues after rifle events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fort Niagara
Fort Sheridan
Presidio
Monterey
Cal
Fort Sill
Oklo
Rijjej
Admitted to Naval Academy Candidates Named
Fourteen candidates notified they passed examinations and were admitted to the Naval Academy at Amnapollo Massachusetts. The list includes George Fuller from Nebraska James Atevin Sor from Kansas Samuel G Strickland from Georgia D W Clark from New York John L Brand from Massachusetts Taylor Beywn from Texas Themes H Thorpe from Louisiana Mohl Webb from Louisiana Randolph Ridgely from Georgia Albert C Brage from Maine EK Whiting from area W G Ainsworth and F B Landworthy from Minnesota and Mark Mural from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amnapollo
Naval Academy
George Fuller
Nebraska
James
T Atevinsor
Kansan
Samuel G. Strickland
Georgia
D. W. Clark
New York
John L. Brand
Massachusetts
Taylor
Areas
W. G. Ainswoth
F. B. Landworthy
Minnesota
Mark Mural
Roosevelt weighs grant to train naval militia on Great Lakes
President Roosevelt may back a plan to allow a naval militia ship on the Great Lakes, despite treaty concerns. The idea dates to a 1898 appropriation for a lake ship, which was never built due to treaty objections. Representative Boutell and Capt. Purdy pressed for action, with the President ordering State Department review. unrelated naval orders and a June 21 fire destroyed a cotton oil mill in Yasco City, Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Great Britain
Great Lakes
Congress
Lakes
Boutell
Ilinois
W. B. Purdy
Naval Militia
Chicago
Yasco City
Milas
Paducah
Convent Commencement at St Benedict Pupils Present
The Convent of St Benedict Brookland held its first annual commence ment on Thursday evening with Rev E M Southgate delivering the principal address. The programme featured choruses, recitations by numerous pupils, including Violet Di Camilio and Gertrude Maguire, and songs such as America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Benedict
St. Benedict
Brookland
E. M. Southgate
St. Anthony’s Church
Flag of the Free
Edward Sullivan
Beroved Maguire
Violet
Violet di Camilio
Grace Beckert
Dolly
Steer
John McMahon
Paul Rodler
Gertrude Maguire
Xavier Tonsil
the Sacred Heart
James, Monaons
Anthony Rod Jer
Lot ‘Tamey
Cecelia NeCtoskey
Eavrenes Beckett
William Fitemorris
Edward King
Mary Dugan
America
Pupls
Teachers for Normal 14 for Kindergarten Work
The board of education released the ninety eight names of successful teaching candidates for normal and kindergarten schools. Normal School No. 1 and No. 2 selections include both white and colored teachers for primary departments. The list identifies those entering Normal School No. 1, No. 2, and those who passed Kindergarten exams, including several named individuals and segregated allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Menon J. Armatrong
Hadassah Backus
Lilly Post Beck
Mary B. Bedell
Maye Bennett
Claire Bonts
Evelyn Lawrence Booth
Ethel Browne Har Ties
Een Burdick
Katherine L Carroll
Rose
Margaret Carroll
Emma Louise Coggins
Ethel L Cooke
Katharine Coonan
Camille
Charlotte H Lockwood
Helen Louise McCarabridge
Rose G. Marden
Gertrude Mayer
Florence Ethel Milliken
Fannie A. Moorman
Dora 5. Morris
Joseph Boyd Mulford
Laura Kersey Pollock
Bessie Winwood Pyles
Belen Worth Roberts
Miriam H Selah
Louise G Seufferle
Mildred E. Stallings
Bessie Lee ‘Tegeier
Grace Maria Vallere
Nannie David Wells
Margaret D Welch
Naomi Wiggioy
Ada Hume Williame
Hich G. Wilson
Mary Jane Weight
Rachel Louvinia Anderaom
Caroline B. Bleckville
Grace A. Brown
Alveria Carter
Martha FE. Doncho
Mary L. Ferguson
Minnie Pauline M. Graham
Frances Willard Hall
Axiency Gilmore Martie
Zelleca C. Wooin
Beulah L. Sanderlin
Margaret A. Janson
Stella Holly
Cora M. Johnson
Elefe A. Tenney
Ida May Willis
Rosshevle Jones
Alma Baker
Peate G. Barnes
Harriet Williams
M. Emme Weeslan
Genevieve Burke
Tsadore A. Hardy
Clea E. O'Hara
Board Rejects Motion to Fill Vacancies From Eligible List
The board of education, in an acrimonious meeting, rejected filling June vacancies from the present eligible list. Mrs. Francis urged completing vacancies by June to aid applicants, while opponents argued new board rule would impede teachers who start after July 1. A proposal to employ a “Mental Clarifier” device was discussed, claimed to broaden perception but no action taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Francis
Acom
Kingsman
Au. Sacker
Gordon
Interchangeable mileage announced for Southeast region
Atlanta officials report two interchangeable mileage systems to take effect July 15. The first book links Central of Georgia, Georgia Southern and Florida, Louisville and Nashville, Atlantic Coast Line, Atlanta and West Point, Norfolk and Southern, Atlantic and North Carolina, Virginia and Carolina Coast Railway. The second pairs Southern Railway, Central of Georgia Railway, Georgia Southern and Florida, Alabama Great Southern, Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texas Pacific, Blue Ridge Railroad, Augusta Southern, Northern Alabama, Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac, and Washington Southern. Travelers' Protective Association and United Commercial Travelers facilitated the agreement, covering about 150 miles each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern
Atlanta
Southeast
Central of
Georgia Southern
Florida
Alabama Great Southern
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Texas Pacific
Blue Ridge Railroad
Augusta Southern
Northern Alabama Railroad
Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac
Washington Southern
Travelers’ Protective Association
United Commercial Travelers
Growing Army Credits Year Round Absence From Drug Stores
A growing movement avoids drug stores all year as a daily habit grows, reshaping consumer patterns and implying shifts in health routines and access. The initiative highlights ongoing changes in purchase behavior and public engagement with pharmaceutical outlets.
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St. Elizabeth's
Perkins
Hawaiian and
Epilippine Islands
Congress Condensed
Leeds
M. Citroen
MR. Roosevelt
Commerce Committee Reports
Fort Frisco Mail Service
Representative Sherman
Little Republic
Root
Knights of Labor
Osto
Minn
Red River
Fort Robinson Military Reservation
Crawford
Uncle Sam
ARMY
Went
W. S. Miller
de Lory
McDowell
Wilkes
Cavy Yard
S. Y
W. B. Moses & Sons, F St
Corser
Mr. Dooley In
Qur Hayro
Cottier's
E.freon Institute
Trayer
Business College
Corith
Fets
Phous
Berlitz
Lehigh
Cornell
Renor Gomar
Prin
Leesne
Mile
V. Prug'homme
Heston
Teschera
Interencer
Pennsylvania
Wilson College
Cumberland Valley
Clara
Amaser
Bersburg
Luna Park
Frederick Thgersoll
Alexandria
Twelfth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Aqueduct Bridge
Hifpeen Chxts
Navassars
Suffrage League
Columbia
John Mason
Columbia Theater Co
Joseph
Lyceum Stock CO
Matiner
Frisco
Maine
Citios
B&o Raiway
U_8
Treasury
Spa
Ci Lake
U. S. Marine Band
Eich
Cabital City
New Witlard Motel
Polk Miller
Israel Zangwili
Sunday Post
Riggs Fire Insurance Company
Board of Trustees
Harry C, Birgl
Atanta
Spengler
Tfyan
Tee
Wesnisgs
Plitt
St. NW
Columbia Planograph
Conway
Evening Star Annex
Brown
McCray
Nelson Refrigerator Co
F St. N. W
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
M Ste
Battie Shoemaker
Tennessee Whiskey
Shoomaker CO
hSnee
Fulton’s
Ninth Street
N.W
Mercy
James Zangwilt
Newspaper
Halrive
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