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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
4
Senator Gallinger introduces a labor bill seeking to insure an eight hour work day for district government contract work. The measure proposes to prohibit the return of taxes erroneously paid as part of the broader proposition under review.
The Kansas legislature pushed measures in both chambers. Senate proposed Gainger limits on contract work hours and tax refunds. Gallinger sought street widening and law amendments. In the House Campbell led an anti gambling bill with committee hearings and amendments under discussion.
A congressional committee found the exposition buildings unsuitable for a training facility due to their temporary nature and high costs. They noted insufficient water at Jamestown and better facilities at Norfolk, with 307 acres offered and a price around 960000 plus the near 31000 debt of the Exposition Company canceled by the United States.
Stnater aims to unite the Senate District Committee to hear the bold betting bill. Magot hopes to convene most panels before Friday to report to the District Committee. Time tight as Sunday April 5 cuts the window. The Post promotes educational contest prizes and photo editions.
The Venemelan cadence was received from the President. Minor business on the Senate calendar was discussed. The Senate adjourned to noon. In the House, consideration of the agricultural appropriation bill continued. The House adjourned to noon.
Bourig Cochran of New York introduced in the House a bill to appropriate 60000 for establishing an experimental auto post coach service on rural mail routes. Each coach would carry ten passengers and 13500 pounds of baggage or merchandise, with passenger fares set at 10 cents for adults and 5 cents for children. Merchandise rates range from 1 cent to 35 cents depending on size and weight.
Senators Teiet of Colorado denounced federal overreach and defended states rights, citing past confederate era failures. The speech linked federal power to overrule state authority and praised Justice Harlan. In other sessions Gallinger proposed labor hour limits on contracts and district tax law tweaks, including public bid safeguards and land donation considerations.
Isaac L Rice, president of the Electric Boat Company, denounced Lilley’s charges as untruths and said key assertions were absurd. He testified that agents of the Lake Boat Company offered a merger to stop the Navy probe, while denying evidence of wrongful influence. Other witnesses supported or contested the claims, with committee hearings continuing as lawmakers prepared questions on stock, fees, and political contributions.
An informal meeting of about sixty to seventy Nebraska Democratic editors and guests was held at a hotel. The event featured Bryan and supporters from Missouri Valley and Nebraska counties, with plans for upcoming activities and speeches. Bryan said he would attend the National Democratic Club of New York City event on Thomas Jefferson's birthday in April.
Senate and House conferees wrestled over the District street railway bill amid deadlock. Another compromise attempt is planned for Friday afternoon as key issues remain unresolved. Universal transfer and oversight by the District Commissioners linger as disputed points keeping the bill in limbo.
The House Banking and Currency Committee plans to take up the Aldrich currency bill after Senate passage. The session will mostly discuss the measure as sent from the Senate with possible consideration of Dalzell’s Pennsylvania amendment raising banking law penalties for circulating disparaging statements about a national bank’s solvency or financial standing.
Representative Gheppfini of Texas pushes a 13 member public health committee to oversee health and quarantine matters. Senator Johnston of Alabama seeks a probe into United Fruit Company operations. A Texas bill aims to form a physician commission to test yellow fever prevention methods. Senator Hiking proposes delaying enforcement of a rail rate law clause until May 1 1910. An anti advertising clause questions whether ads can claim government guarantee under the pure food law. Senator Mann of Illinois reports opposition to Burton bill repealing telegraphers hours. pending Senate action may affect interstate commerce.
Senator Elkins introduced a joint resolution to suspend until March 1 1910 the penal clause of the Hepburn law limiting railroad transport of non timber commodities. The move aims to ease enforcement amid Supreme Court review while warnings of income losses and market effects on railroads holdings, including coal mines, are noted.
The Senate Committee on Education and Labor favorably reported on La Follette's employers liability bill, keeping the interstate railroad injury provision while trimming other parts. A Knox subject bill sits with the Judiciary Committee as both measures move toward calendar consideration. Stewart named chair of Industrial Expositions Committee amid broader assignments. Also, Grant Victor confirmed as U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Oklahoma after controversy over Taft support.
Congressional debate raged over the Bureau of Forestry in the agricultural appropriation bill. Col Hepburn accused the Public Lands Committee of trying to rule forests nationwide while states not on the committee deserve a hearing. Lawmakers clashed with Mondell Smith Cushman Bonynge criticizing funding and authority, an amendment limiting enforcement failed, and the forestry paragraph was passed 415 a clerk adjourned the House.
The Senate Military Affairs Committee defeated both Warner and Foraker bills restoring the reputations of Negro soldiers from the Twenty Sixth Infantry charged after the Brownsville incident. Majority opposition united against the measures. Warner’s bill failed amid Democratic opposition while Foraker’s failed after a substitute motion.
Arthur Hill, a wealthy lumberman and University of Michigan regent, issues a 3000 word open letter to Gov Fred M. Warner accusing him of seeking a U.S. Senate seat and plotting to influence Hills election. Hill claims he only funded campaigns and notes a Mason grand jury probe and Warner’s Detroit bank links.
Pittsburg officials and independent coal operators clash over price terms threatening a wave of mine shutdowns. Negotiations fail as a $1 a ton new contract replaces the usual harmony rates of 115 to 135. Mines across Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and western Pennsylvania prepare for possible idleness and wage-scale changes.
Fairbanks presented a Senate memorial from the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen urging automatic dumpers for locomotives to protect firemen. It also backs La Follette employers liability over Knox's measure and asks Congress to curb free use of injunctions in labor disputes.
A year after discovery the poslam drug cures eczema and other skin troubles swiftly. To aid minor cases a 60 cent size is offered alongside the regular jar, available at Ogram's O'Donnell 3 and other Washington drug stores or by direct order from Emergency Laboratories New York City. Samples for experiment are free on request.
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