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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
28
Senator Frye introduces legislation to establish a government university here. Mr Scott Bonge backs creating a municipal park around the filtration plant, signaling approval of related public works.
Senator Scott led a favorable report on the bill to complete the park around the filtration plant. The committee accepted War Department amendments and provided for land purchase in square 7126, with $8000 allocated from the appropriation for the filtration plant.
Senator Daliter praised the La Follette bill aimed at easing mobility for common carriers to their employees as the Senate Agriculture and Forestry Committee held a lengthy hearing. Kansas City official FR Beall spoke for grain dealers, with C G Messerole and J A McCreevy supporting the Farmers and Grain Dealers Association. Representatives from Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, and Chicago Exchange officials attended and explained grain inspection methods.
The session saw no action on the Dolliver bill while Hague arbitration issues linger. Dr David Jayne Hill was confirmed as ambassador to Germany. An agricultural appropriation was passed totaling 31 608 808 dollars after a filibuster and a tight late session.
Secretary Cortelyou sent to the House a plan for a new Bureau of Engraving and Printing building. It proposes a fireproof structure about 30 by 500 feet with interior courts, a basement, four stories, and a site adjacent to the current building. Estimated complete cost is 2.2 million dollars.
A bill introduced by Senator on the committee proposes postal savings banks under the Postmaster General. Citizens ten years and older could open accounts with $1, deposits limited to $60, no interest on excess funds, and funds exempt from taxation or attachment. Postmasters would receive compensation. funds to be placed in national banks where feasible. The measure awaits further committee action and would authorize $100,000 to establish the system.
Senator Brandegee yesterday filed a favorable five part report urging government acquisition of a national forest in White Mountains and Lowhorn Appalachians with a $5 million appropriation. A written report will follow within a week. Supporters claim House action will come after Judiciary Committee reviews constitutional features.
Hearings began yesterday before the House Ways and Means Committee on a bill introduced by Mr Tawne of Minnesota to tax every prize coupon given with tobacco products sold in the United States. John W. Yerkes, former Commissioner of Internal Revenue, urged a favorable report for independent manufacturers. Hearings will continue today.
Tired women suffer headaches nervousness backache and debility from worry and overwork. Dr Miles Nervine is touted as a splendid nerve tonic soothing nerves and promoting refreshing sleep and body rebuilding. Mrs W H Bozarth of Hamilton Missouri testifies that Nervine helped her for years and would refund if the first bottle fails.
Mrs Helen Pierce Gress testified before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs detailing alleged government mistreatment of Indians. She named Secretary Garfield and Senators Carter and Dixon as involved, described wrongful arrests, threats of insanity charges, and abuses by Indian agents including Reynolds. Corroboration came from M K Sniffen of the Indian Rights Association as the hearing continued.
The District appropriation bill stalled as minority leader John Sharp Williams shouted No and swayed the House against further debate. Gardner of Michigan had moved to convene the Committee of the Whole to discuss the bill, but the speaker ruled the motion carried and the bill was voted down for now. Debate limits were set at eight hours, four by Gardner and four by Burleson of Texas.
Michigan State Senator Frank Edinborough testifies before the special naval affairs committee that an attorney for the Electric Boat Company pressed a congressman about submarine legislation. He recalls a Washington lobbyist pressuring Representative Loud and cites a signed Detroit interview, with notes about graft allegations and withdrawal promises.
The Senate confirmed Dr David Jayne Hill as Ambassador to Germany and approved ministers to The Hague and the Argentine Republic. Cotton claims debate centered on paying up to 5,000 to individuals, while proceeds from seized cotton would largely stay with Southern states. The permanent court recourse plan was approved in principle. Adjournment was ordered until Monday.
A cadre of more than thirty delegates from the Intercollegiate Civic League pressed Speaker Cannon at the Capitol, urging practical progress while disavowing sanctimony. They heard brief remarks from Secretary Straus and were presented to President Roosevelt and Vice President Fairbanks as part of a broader call for unity and reform.
The Campbell anti bucket shop bill was favorably passed by the House District Committee at a morning meeting. It will go to the House with amendments from Ogden Rund, president of the Consolidated Stock Exchange of New York, defining bucket shop terms and providing for dissolution of offending corporations. The Senate probate fees bill was set aside for hearings next Thursday.
Pittsburg shows Gov Charles E Hughes of New York and British Ambassador James Bryce will address Founders Day at Carnegie Institute on April 30. It remains unclear if Andrew Carnegie will attend.
California lawmakers rallied to Gifford Pinchot defending his stance on Owens River water rights. Representative McLachlan refuted Senator Smith and said California delegation members supported federal action, noting Kahn was abroad when the paper reached the President. Smith disputed the delegation’s alignment with the document.
Debated House bill to use treasury surplus for road and soil work passed after nine days of discussion. Amendment to fund soil investigations kept, despite objections by Chairman Scott and attacks labeling the plan socialist. Democrats won a roll call 142 yeas to 126 nays.
An executive committee letter urges Representative John F. Jenkins to withhold approval from impeachment findings against Judge Wilkey. It defends the judge’s conduct, claims no grounds for impeachment, and says the Asiatic Association members admire his service. Signers include Oma Ro Morse and others.
Carlisle Papri Leupp Commissioner of Indian Affairs conferred diplomas on Indian graduates. He clarified his stance on Carlisle school, denying plans to destroy it but urging removal of redundant grants and nonreservation programs, stressing measured action and clear judgment.
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