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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
29
President Hepburn of Chase National Bank denounces parts of the Aldrich currency bill as socialistic and communistic while opposing the Fowler bill. Chicago bankers join in opposition as Congress weighs Levering committee findings and potential commission to study currency backing.
The commission proposes cost reductions and a comprehensive plan to account for funds and duties. It aims to limit travel abroad and focus on domestic operations with a year end completion target and a 50,000 appropriation to cover expenses.
The article notes a planned hearing on the Midtlend currency bill by the House committees Planking and Currency. It mentions opportunities for opponents to present views and indicates the board will consider financial perspectives ahead of any final action.
The committee will hear bankers, merchants, and other commercial bodies or their representatives. Anyone requested by a member or wishing to speak may be heard. Hearings are public and begin each forenoon at 10 30, running until 4 20 with a noon luncheon break.
Nebraska delegates challenge the credentials committee as improper and threaten to bolt the convention over admitted delegates. After two sessions the Populist gathering adjourned, with W. J. Bryan's postponement aim cited and tensions rising over Minnesota Michigan and Wisconsin walkouts.
The speech by Father Russell at the Cardinal's residence condemns a fashionable waist and immodest attire. He argues a woman should know proper attire to avoid giving offense to God and man while stressing marriage changes behavior. The debate centers on discipline, propriety, and social expectations among attendees.
Confederate Veterans' Association Camp WWI I V plans a $5,000 monument at Arlington National Cemetery. A meeting raised $150 last night and members say the full amount should be secured within a year. The project is endorsed by the Confederate Veterans and the Secretaries of the Confederate nation.
The Senate debated the Dolliver bill to abolish the Board of Education and thirteen supervising principals in Washington, replacing them with a single Director of Education and seven assistants. Supporters argued the system was overstaffed and wasteful, while opponents warned of reduced local input and feared federal overreach. The measure was not voted on before adjournment, though backers claimed it would later pass.
William J. Bryan withdrew his acceptance of the New York National Democratic Club banquet invitation for April 7. He said attending would be embarrassing whether he spoke or merely attended, sending word to club president Fox. Bryan spent the day in Des Moines amid large Democratic crowds, giving nonpolitical speeches at St Josephs Academy Des Moines College Drake University and venues around town. Gov Taskell of Oklahoma joined Bryan at the Des Moines events and at the banquet.
Indiana Republican State Convention endorsed Vice President Charles Warren Fairbanks for President and instructed delegates to back his nomination. The platform calls for tariff revision by Congress in a November special session, limits on corporate campaign gifts, child labor law expansion, state local option by county, and stronger regulation of capital, banking, and mining while praising Roosevelt's administration and Panama Canal progress.
A historic party platform lauds a veteran leader for national nomination, praising his wisdom, courage, justice, and unblemished public life. Delegates are urged to present him at the national convention and exert full effort to secure the Republican nomination. The platform also endorses Gov Fanly, NRC Chairman Harry B. New, Senator Beveridge, and Chairman Goodrich of the State central committee.
A West End Republican Club gathering at Salem Baptist Church endorsed Andrew S. Burt and John W. Patterson for delegates to the Republican national convention. Gen Burt and Mr Patterson spoke as endorsement followed speeches promoting Senator Foraker for the presidential nomination. Burt pledged to vote Foraker, drawing cheers while speakers warned Taft or Roosevelt could jeopardize party success. Leading ministers W. J. Howard G. W. Lee and Wiley Westry supported the Burt Patterson ticket.
The state executive committee debated and adopted a resolution endorsing William Jennings Bryan for the Democratic presidential nomination by a 10 to 5 vote. Charleston is set for the state convention on July 28, with Wheeling hosting the delegates' convention on May 28 and district conventions on May 26 in Emont Grafton Hinton Parkersburg and Point Pleasant.
In McLeansboro Illinois on April 2 the Twenty fourth district Republican convention named Fred W. Potter and J B Blackman as delegates to the national convention and instructed them to back Joseph G Cannon for president. The Twelfth district chose Walter Ree and Ly Elwood as delegates and instructed them for Speaker Cannon. Buffalo New York districts endorsed Roosevelt and instructed delegates to back Charles J Hughes. Amsterdam Dutch workers union voted 5001 to 39 to halt Diamond polishing work in April affecting 10000 workers seeking higher wages when operations resume.
A fragmented health note urges discussing remedies with a physician. It mentions Ayer’s non alcoholic Sarsaparilla and asks to question a doctor about its use for pale, delicate children and when a child is thin or undernourished.
Mr. Cannon, long paralyzed on one side and with chronic indigestion, reports walking blocks daily and regaining use of a previously stiff hand after two weeks of the Science of Vital Force. He credits Dr McConnell's method, saying it cured him and others, with rooms at The Lite Electricity Institute in Washington. Representatives offer classes daily and home visits.
The Pennsylvania Railroad promotes Easter travel by offering the Atlantic City Special from April 9 to 18, with buffet cars and coaches leaving Union Station Washington at 1 00 p m to Atlantic City. Cape May and Wildwood routes depart Washington at 12 30 p m with connections in Philadelphia. Full details and tickets through B M Newbold at Fifteenth and G Streets Washington.
A congressional debate discusses prosecuting corporations in the wood pulp and paper sector for law violations. A Breaker backed resolution asks the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to deliver all department papers on the Bureau of Corporations investigations into the International Paper Company and similar firms.
Representative Lassiter of Virginia introduced a House resolution questioning the Navy Department’s reasons for dismissing many skilled workers across navy yards. It asks the Secretary of the Navy to explain whether the dismissals relate to plans to expand the navy with four large battleships under current administration proposals.
In St Petersburg on April 2 the douma will hold a special session Monday to debate upholding the Amur Railroad. The plan, supported by Premier Stolypin, Iswolsky, and Kokuva, aims to connect Vladivostok by a wholly Russian line begun last summer. Mongolian princes have petitioned Beijing for a rapid line from Kalgan to Kiakhta to link the Trans Siberian with Peking.
An advertisement from SYSTEM at 151 153 Wabash Ave Chicago markets a 9 059 word business book collection. It touts 112 world renowned businessmen authors ten titles and 1497 vital secrets drawn from costly experiences. Readers are urged to request a free booklet.
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