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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1908

Page

5

Bankers Fight Aldrich and Fowler Bills in Currency Clash

President Hepburn of Chase National Bank labels parts of the Aldrich bill as socialistic and communistic while opposing the Fowler measure. Chicago bankers join the opposition as Congress debates currency legislation. A Levering bill proposes a commission to study the currency and backing systems of the United States and signals likely no immediate action this session.

Hepburn Chase National Bank Aldrich Fowler Chicago

Plans Finance Commission Seeks Funding for Foreign Travel

The commission plans a Spartan program to study global finance while urging Congress to appropriate 50,000 to cover expenses for travel and related duties. It aims to conclude its labors by December and to prepare a detailed appraisal of sovereignty and international engagement requirements.

United States Roe Ganlaissen Ts Emdora Vost Egger

Currency bill hearings set by House committees

The article notes invitations to discuss the Midtlend currency bill before House Committees on Planking and Currency. It mentions opponents will have chance to present views and that Chairman Fowler plans thorough hearings, with the body considering what steps to take next.

Taegramme Fowler

Public Hearings Set by Chamber of Commerce Committee

The chamber committee invites bankers, merchants, and commercial bodies to submit written communications or appear through representatives. Hearings are public and begin at 10 30 each forenoon, running to 4 20 with a noon luncheon recess, allowing any member or attendee to be heard.

Chambers of Commerce

Nebraska delegates clash over credentials at Populist convention

April 2 in St. Louis Nebraska leaders protest the credentials committee as improper and threaten to bolt. Walling claims many delegates lack credentials and objects to representation. Despite protests, the committee's list is adopted and Nebraska votes no. The convention adjourns for a night program at the Olympic Theater.

St. Louis Nebraska W. J. Bryan Bryan Denver We Walling New Jersey Soushiaketa California People's Party Thoma Watson Justice Veteni Conveniies Coir Netraska Olympic Theater

Woman Fashion and Morality At a Baltimore Dinner

A discussion led by Father Russell at the cardinal's residence criticizes premarital attire and dress codes. The talk urges women to avoid imprudence or immodesty and to adhere to modest, proper attire as a moral duty. It notes changes after marriage and laments societal temptations.

Baltimore Willim T. Russel Ming Ofien Shromuat Father Russell

Plan Arlington Monument Fund Raised For Confederate Veterans

Confederate Veterans Association Camp WWI I V reports a meeting raised 150 dollars toward a $5,000 monument at Arlington National Cemetery. Members have already raised $5,000 and expect the full amount within a year. The project has strong endorsements from Confederate groups and officials.

Confederate Veterans’ Association Wwi

Fights Bolliver Bill Fop Heavy With Supervision

The Senate debated the Dolliver bill to abolish the Board of Education and thirteen supervising principals in favor of a single Director of Education under the US Commissioner. Supporters argued the district’s system was top heavy while opponents warned against centralized control and questioned appointment authority and local voice. The measure was referred to the committee for further action with no final vote.

Dolliver Senate Burkett Labby Friends of the Board of Education Capitol Doulver Board of Education United States Commissioner of Education Biil Washington Smootsked Nelson Minnesota Ele Congress Board of Gallinger Ile Alaska Nelson Bho Chamber of Commerce Galinger Chamber of Cormherece Gene Burket Tic Hopkins Flint California Senator Burkett Clark Wyoming Clay Smith Michigan Board Lous Rut Ltee Tle Commissioner of Education Dstrict Ops Af Flo Carter Cather Chicago

Bryan Withdraws Banquet Invite In Des Moines

William J. Bryan announced he withdrew acceptance of the New York National Democratic Club banquet invitation for April 7. He said attending in any capacity would be embarrassing to both the club and himself. Bryan spoke to Democrats across Iowa, with nonpolitical addresses at Des Moines colleges and churches. Gov. Taskell of Oklahoma attended the afternoon events and banquet. A later lecture by Claude W. Bennetts titled The Panama Canal, The Eighth Wonder of the World, was set for 8 PM at the Y M C A assembly room with illustrations.

Ryan Des Moines St. Joseph's Academy Des Moinnes College Drake Univer University Church of Christ Gov Taskell Oklahoma Bryan Tate Brady Panama Canals Panama Canal Claude WW. Bennetts

Indiana Republicans name Fairbanks slate of platform and endorses Roosevelt

Indiana's Republican State convention adopted a platform endorsing Vice President Charles Warren Fairbanks for President and urging a November tariff revision. The platform calls for child labor laws local option by county, economy in expenditures, regulation of capital and mining bureau, and firm stance against corporate political contributions. It praises President Roosevelt and supports arbitration in labor disputes, with extra session for tariff revision and a pledge to uphold protective tariffs while pursuing revision.

Indianapolis Ind Republcan Charles Warren Fairbanks Chicago Land Ucket Roosevelt Fairbanks Beveridge Hemenway J. Frank Han Theodore Roosevelt Panama Canal Congress Indiana Pulidem Trepublican Party Wwe Republican State Central Committee Congress of the United States Republican Party United States South America Bureau of Mines and Mining Republic High Commission Ita

Republican Delegates Urged to Nominate Man for Presidency

The document praises a respected campaign figure as wise, just, and trustworthy. It instructs delegates to present him at the national convention and spare no effort to secure his nomination as the Republican choice for the next Presidency. The platform also endorses Gov. Fanly, N. H. New, Beveridge, and Goodrich.

Gov Fanly Harry 8. New Republican National Committee United States Beveridge Goodrich State Central Committee

Plead for Foraker at West End Club meeting endorse Burt Patterson

At Salem Baptist Church a West End Republican meeting drew many affiliated clubs. Gen Burt and Mr Patterson urged Burt Patterson as delegates to the Republican national convention while endorsing Foraker for the presidential nomination. Ministers W J Howard G W Lee and Wiley Westry backed the ticket.

West End Urce Republican Andrew 5. Burt John W. Patterson Salem Baptist Church Gen Burt Mr. Patterson Burt-Patterson Senator Foraker Gen. Burt Taft Roosevelt Burt Patterson W. J. Howard Wiley Westry

West Virginia Democratic committee backs Bryan for president

West Virginia Democratic leaders vote 10 to 5 in Charleston to support William Jennings Bryan’s nomination. The executive committee selects Charleston as the state convention site for July 29 and sets Wheeling as the May 28 delegates convention. District conventions occur May 26 in five towns.

Emont Grafton Hinton Parkersburg Point Pleasant

Delegates Named for Cannon and Hughes by Republican Conventions

Four more delegations chosen to attend the national convention with instructions for Cannon or Hughes. Fred W. Potter and J. B. Blackman to Rockford for Cannon. Walter Ree andly Elwood to La Salle and De Kalb for Cannon. Roosevelt administration endorsed with Hughes urged nationally. Diamond Workers Union votes for a complete April work stoppage affecting 10,000 men seeking higher wages.

McLeansboro Twenty-fourth Fred W. Potter J. B. Blackman Joseph G. Cannon Rockford Walter Ree la Salle Ly Elwood de Kalb Hughes Buffalo N. Y Roosevelt Charles J. Hughes United States Amsteruan Oluy 2 Ane Diamond Workers Union Iends

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The Science of Vital Force Helps Paralysis Case

Mr. Cannon, long paralyzed on one side, regained motion in a few weeks and walked blocks without a crutch or cane. Indigestion disappeared as he ate freely and gained weight. He credits the Science of Vital Force and the McConnell method, saying it cured him and could cure chronic diseases. Information at The Life Electricity Institute, 613 15th St. NW. Representatives will call if demande.

Mr. Cannon Jis Mr. McConnell McConnell Rense Cannon Lite Electricity Institute Metropolitan Bank 15Th St

Easter Parade Travel By Pennsylvania Railroad

The Easter parade tradition shifts to Atlantic City Wildwood and Cape May with enhanced Pennsylvania Railroad service. From April 9 to 18 the Atlantic City Special departs Washington Union Station at 1 00 p m weekdays, arriving 5 40 p m. Cape May and Wildwood trips depart Washington at 12 30 p m with midday connections in Philadelphia. Tickets via ticket agents or B M Newbold, P A S E D, Fifteenth and G Streets Washington.

Connecticut Avenue Atlantic City Wildwood Cape May My Lady Pennsylvania Railroad Washington Union Station Delaware River Bridge Broad Street Philadelphia Market Street Wharf B. M. Newbold Fifteenth and G Streets

Investigation of Paper Corporations by Government

A legislative draft discusses prosecuting corporations engaged in wood pulp and print paper manufacture or sale for law violations. It requests papers and information from the Department of Commerce and Labor and the Bureau of Corporations about investigations into the International Paper Company and similar entities.

Department of Commerce Department of Commerce and Labor Com Erce and Labor Bey Public Service House Department Bureau of Corporations International Paper Company of New York Bureau of Corporations Ia United States

Questions in House Probe Navy Yard Dismissals

Representative Lassiter of Virginia introduced a House resolution questioning the Navy Department about dismissals of many skilled workers in navy yards nationwide. The measure asks the Secretary of the Navy to report whether the terminations relate to a proposed navy expansion including four large battleships and substantial current military appropriations.

Lassiter Virginia House Navy Department Secretary of the Navy

Opposition to Amur Road Stirs Russian Debate

In St. Petersburg on April 2 the douma plans a special session Monday to debate supporting the Amur Railroad. Premier Stolypin, Foreign Minister Iswolsky, and Finance Minister Kokovtff advocate the project begun last summer to connect Vladivostok by a continuous Russian line. Mongolian princes have petitioned Peking for a rapid link from Kalgan to Kiakh ta to connect with the Trans-Siberian.

St. Petersburg Doums Amur Douma Committee On National Defense Bstolypin Iswolsky Kokuvaotf Russia Vladivostok Peking Kkalgan Kiakhta

Will You Spend a Cent to Get This 9 059 Word Business Book

An advertisement offers a 9 059 word booklet from SYSTEM Chicago at 151 153 Wabash Ave. It claims 112 leading business men authored ten books and 1 497 vital secrets drawn from their experience. Readers are urged to request a free booklet.

Rives Wabash Ave Chicago

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