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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1906

Page

4

Maryland Senator Rayner Sparks Senate Rail Bill Clash

Marylander Senator Rayner leads a fierce Senate debate on railroad legislation, sparring with Foraker, Dolliver, Knox and Lodge. Rayner, defending stringent yet conservative measures, rejects a broad railroad people’s issue and seeks court review, while opponents frame the bill as a political cheat, with sharp exchanges over jurisdiction and constitutional questions.

Mr. Rayner Maryland Senate Messra Foraker Dolliver Knox Nestor Aldrich Lodge Stak Endre Mr. Foraker

Senate Debates Rail Rate Bill In Lengthy Session

The Senate devoted nearly three hours to railroad rate legislation with Mr. Haymer defending the bill and facing sharp questions. Senator Nelson of Minnesota planned to speak next, as House discussions centered on immigration and the judiciary. Debate covered suspension provisions, court powers, and the need for a rate fixing body beyond railroad interests, with Mr. Rayner and Mr. Tillman opposing broad court control and urging practical amendments.

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President's New York Appointments Confirmed in Senate

The Senate in executive session confirmed numerous nominations for customs officers and portmasters across districts including New York Alabama California Indiana Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New York North Carolina Texas Washington and more with listed names and locales such as Jamon Clarkson Nernda Gtranahan Frederick Kracke and G. N. Lamphera among others. The document records appointments for collectors of customs naval officers of customs portmasters and related posts in multiple states.

Senate Nernda N. Gtranahan District of New York N. Y Jamon Clarkson Antegor of Customs Frederick H. Kracke Naval Officer of Customs District of Portmasters Alabama B. S$. Pardue Greenville California F. J. Payne Butter Creek B. Kittrell Burke Tiincte A. R R. Suith Anda J. M. Spore Rockfurn Minnesota Shanke Fairmont Harriet Mcroom Tower Lula T Rabey Pipemone Missouri Goodson Garrolston M. V. Roberzon Fairfax W. H. Garanflo New Madrid New Jersey W. N. Nixon Woodstown Gilersleeve

Sunday Proceedings Highlight Minor House Actions

The House debated federal court jurisdiction limits for cases with diverse state citizens and considered immigration restriction proposals. Memorial addresses for the late George A. Castor of Philadelphia were ordered for April 15. Hearst proposed fierce penalties for rebates by carriers, while James Monroe Miller was renominated for Congress in Emporia, Kansas.

George A. Castor Philadelphia Garrett Tennessee Gardner Massachusetts Ohn Sharp Wiliams Bastiat United States Miller Emporia Kans James Monroe Miller Cornell Grove

The Value of Charcoal as Health and Beauty Aid

Charcoal is presented as a safe cleanser and purifier for the stomach and bowels. The piece promotes Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as the best form, claiming they improve health, complexion, breath, and blood, with a Buffalo physician endorsing their use for gas and skin benefits. The lozenges cost 25 cents a box and are praised for daily use.

Stuart Buffalo Tari Smart

Wood Defense of Mount Dajo Battle Confirmed by Taft Cable

Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood reports to the War Department that Moro women dressed as men and children used as shields accompanied their fighters at Mount Dajo in Jolo. Taft forwards the inquiry and endorses Wood’s finding that casualties were unavoidable and not wanton. President Roosevelt praises the troops as gallant and duty fulfilled.

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Mount Dajo Fight Correspondence Requested By Senate

Following a motion by Mr Culberson the Senate adopted a resolution directing the Secretary of War to send to the Senate all reports and communications between the War Department and Philippine officials about the Mount Dajo attack. The measure to extend live stock in transit time to thirty six hours on railroad trains was debated, with supporters citing humanitarium aims and shippers’ requests, and opponents noting Interstate Commerce Committee review. The bill was referred to the Agriculture Committee amid calls for broader committee consideration.

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Debate on beef cattle bills and Alaska teachers' salaries

Confidence in remarks stirred comment from Mr. Aldrich as Tillman urged consumer interests in beef. Cattle owners seek low costs while railroad men seek ease, and humane societies warn against long confinement. The measure faced doubt among senators before a resolution on Alaska teachers’ salaries was passed.

Aldrich Tillman Wade Moon South Carolina Messia Carter Lodge Reyburn Galager Spooner Alaska

Plans for Civil Service Retirement Funds Proposed at Carroll Institute

The United States Civil Service Retirement Association in Carroll Institute Hall debated two plans to fund civil service retirement. One would tax promotions and new appointee salaries, funding a retirement pay via monthly contributions and substitutes for retirees. the other uses life-insurance based assessments to provide a $600 annual retirement, funding a large fund by 1952.ต์

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