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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1906
Page
13
Police officials present figures to justify wage increases citing long hours and rising living costs. They emphasize frontline duties, risk factors, and recruitment challenges as key reasons for higher pay.
Police advocates in Washington push for higher pay and promotions for Metropolitan officers after 26 years without a raise. The plan, supported by Commissioner West and the Police Protective Association, aims to raise class 1 pay to OG, create new class 2 and 3 promotions, and align district salaries with other major cities.
A 1906 district bill proposes increases in police salaries and equipment, noting costs have risen since 1893. The measure adds an assistant superintendent job at 2500 dollars yearly, while officers face long shifts, harsh weather, and many on-duty injuries. The report, by Representative Campbell of Kangag, argues for fair compensation to DC officers, with total salary increases around 112.20 dollars per officer in practice, though not counting new station costs or force expansion.
The Constitutional League of the United States was incorporated today in Albany to enforce the Constitution in all provisions and throughout its jurisdiction. Directors include Henry H. Tremain of Hillview Warren County William B. Derrick of Flushing J H Milholland of Lewis Essex County Mary Church Terrell of Washington D C and Andrew B Humphrey of New York City.
Anadvertisement warns readers against fearing Consumption, claiming Dyspepsia causes chronic cough and can be cured by Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets while stressing they will not cure Consumption. It touts the tablets as a universal remedy for indigestion and a key medical advancement, urging Victorians to try them and address the ailment.
Committees from lodges and organizations plan a visit to Luna Park at Four-Mile Run this afternoon. A special train departs at 2 PM from WA Mount Vernon Railway station. after touring the park and its planned attractions, they return to Washington. Groundwork on the park progresses with a lagoon shoot the chutes, a concrete tower, and a constantly supplied spring to prevent foul water. Inducements target Sunday schools and organizations for summer outings, while churches back the policy of no liquor sales on site.
The Shamrock Club plans its regular annual banquet at the Regent Hotel Monday evening March 19 with T. V. Powderly as toastmaster and several prominent speakers. Thomas F. McNulty of Baltimore to sing and William T. Whelan to read an original poem. A large citizen committee led by Thomas F. Holden, with many names listed, organized to arrange the event.
The navy consular trade report shows India as a prime future partner with imports last year around 4 million dollars and exports near 5 million. India's 200 million farmers drive demand for farm implements weaving and cotton machinery. U S share of imports was about 1.1 percent, with growth seen from previous year.
The Philipsborn store opens a enlarged five story building with a new millinery department led by Mme Lichenstein of Paris and New York. The six floor layout covers millinery, waist, tailored suits, gowns, wraps, alterations, and more with electric elevators and pneumatic cash systems. The Washington flagship touts 700 percent space growth in three years and an exclusive outerwear line unmatched in America.
Catholic church plans at Colonial Beach move forward with ground donated by Joseph Dirkin and designs by Charles O Connor. The 450 seat church includes priest apartment and organ loft, aims to open by June under Bishop of Richmond approval, with funds raised and donors such as O Mealey Rah Clarke Rupert contributing.
The Clinical Society hosted a banquet at Rauscher's with guest Dr Hobart Amory Hare of Philadelphia presenting The Relation Between the Diseases of the Heart and the Diseases of the Arteries. A wide circle of noted physicians attended, including Dr Ware of Jefferson Medical College and many other local clinicians.
Wilfred B Hoggett was yesterday appointed governor of Alaska by the President. He is a Juneau resident and will succeed John Brady, who recently resigned. A former naval officer, Hoggett spent eighteen years in the service and was a member of the Naval War Board during the Spanish American War. He retired and settled in Alaska, where he has interests across the territory.
A cable report to the State Department from an in Manchuria agent says commerce and trade in the region are returning to prewar levels. Japanese troops will depart in a few days, bringing the open door policy into effect. The Chinese governor of the province desires to assume civil administration promptly.
Citizens urge change to allow landowners to shoot certain birds harming crops. William H. Babcock proposes owner rights to protect farmland, while Bureau of Biological Survey notes limited crop threat. Palmer files amendment permitting landowners or tenants to kill crows hawks and owls with police permit, safeguards urged.
Mrs John A Logan arrived in Washington at 1 50 pm with a broken left arm after slipping on a stair at Dr George M Phillips West Chester Pennsylvania She nevertheless fulfilled a speaking engagement at the State Normal School delivering her lecture with force and vividness while wearing a sling
A health pamphlet style piece warns indigestion as the root of many illnesses and promotes Cascarets as a gentle bowel aid. It argues lack of exercise and poor eating start the problem, urging constant use and urging readers to buy from Sterling Romady Company, with a sales pitch tone throughout.
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