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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1906

Page

4

Ends long debate on department heads and clerks

In a two hour House debate Chairman Tawney warned of systemic inefficiency in public service. He noted department heads lack direct oversight, transfer practices erode duties, and age related superannuation risks threaten the civil service. He urged a rigid rule to curb complacency and protect the government. The discussion cited 585 clerks over seventy, with 24 percent in one department deemed incompetent.

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Senate Debates Rail Rate Policy and Civil Service Reform

The Senate discussed railroad rate questions with McCreary Bailey Hesburn and others. House approved Grosvenor amendments on lieutenant general rank and consular service reforms while Tawney pressed tenure of office and civil service reform amid aging clerks and pension costs.

Senate confirms nominations and promotes army officers

The Senate in executive session yesterday confirmed nominations for Indian agents John F. Blackmop to Kiowa Agency Oklahoma and William L Belden to Standing Rock Agency North Dakota. It advanced Col John W. Bubb to brigadier general along with promoted Colonels William Stanton Lorenza W Cooke Joseph M Cali Henry T Tatfrf Crosby F Miller and Charles F Powisle, plus other army and navy promotions.

Senate Indian Agente John F. Blackmop Kiowa Agency Oklahoma William L Belden Standing Rock Agency North Dakota John W. Bubb Tin Wiliam Stanton Lorenza W Cooke Jomph M Cali Henry T .Tatrif Crosby F Miller Charles F. Powsil Army

Texan Senator Battles Over Rate Bill In Senate Debate

The Senate faced a dull afternoon as Senator Bailey spoke for about ninety minutes on the railroad rate issue. He defended a limited court review while opposing a full court reversal of rate determinations, citing Supreme Court decisions and urging the rate fixed by the Interstate Commerce Commission remain in effect until final judicial review. Fellow lawmakers including Mr. McCreary and Mr. Heyburn weighed in on construction, competition, and the push for reform amid party divisions and caucus talks.

Senate McCreary Kentucky Bailey Texas Hesburn Idaho Dolliver- Hoenburn Interstate Commerce Commission Newlands Exan Post Senator Bailey Mr. Heyburn Open Senate Aldrich Batley Mr. Rayner Senate Democrats Gorman Tilman Elkins Interstate Commerce Committee Tate Ina Supreme Court of the United States Preas Congress Dallas United States Clercuit Mrr. Bailey Florida Pardee Benetor Mr. Aldrich Mr. Bailey Heyburn Nebraska

Hazing Reform Bill Heads to House Naval Affairs

A subcommittee from the House Naval Affairs Committee, after visiting Annapolis to review discipline, agreed on a hazing bill to be reported today and introduced soon. The measure allows the Secretary of the Navy to dismiss midshipmen, limits court martial review, and places discipline responsibility with the secretary and the academy superintendent, aligning with Secretary Bonaparte’s recommendations.

House Committee On Naval Affairs Annapolis House Committee On Naval Affaira House Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte

The Easy Oil Scott's Emulsion Ad Claim

The copy touts Scott's Emulsion as the easy to take cod liver oil substitute, delivering relief from griping and nausea. It warns against coarse emulsions or alcohol-based substitutes and asserts superior health benefits over traditional cod liver oil.

Scott

Scott and Bowie advertises 40g peat street NY

Scott and Bowie of 40g Peat Street in New York advertise goods or services in a concise local listing. The itemized text indicates a business presence and an address in Manhattan, suggesting a small storefront or supplier listing.

Scott & Bowie New York Shoomaker GO Pire Ing Scotch Holland Rundlett's Shade Factory Imperial State Lawn Pacueze Frank Ruppsrt Arlington DR Geo. D Kirkpatrich Wyakington Bond Mth Commercial National Bank Wth Gata Stl Colle Portamouth

Grosvenor Leads Move to Abolish Lieutenant General Rank

Ohio Representative Grosvenor wins passage to amend the consular service bill and abolish the lieutenant general grade after the two major generals hold the office. The Senate bill on consular reform, amid debate, increases salaries and classifies posts with five generals at large as inspectors.

Ohio Slong Blu Grosvenor Senate United States Treasury Mann Illinois Slayden Texas

Williams and Tawney Speak on Moros Crisis and Duty

In a two hour address Mr Williams criticized public reports on Moro violence and urged accountability. He warned of varied claims about Moros using children as shields and women casualties, and highlighted American responsibility amid white man’s burden. Mr Tawney, chairing the Appropriation Committee, noted the House will consider the bill under the five minute rule and adjourned at 4 55.

Williams Tawney House

New Bill Creates Osteopathic Physician Examiners

A New York representative introduced a bill to regulate osteopathic physicians who reject medicine. A five member board from eight nominees will examine twice yearly, issue licenses after diplomas and a $10 fee, revoke licenses for fraud or misconduct, and require district clerk registration with penalties up to 500 dollars or 90 days imprisonment.

Tfe Sherman New York Devounee & Law Cateopathic Association Danny W Lcenses Supreme Parl

Hearst Anti-Trust Bill Filed in House by Hearst

Hearst introduces a bill to shield trade from restraints and monopolies. It targets contracts or combinations that create or maintain monopolies or restrain competition, with penalties from 5000 to 20000 dollars and 1 to 5 years in prison. Senate panel backs Wilfred B. Hoggatt for Alaska governor.

Hearst HOUSE

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