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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1912
Page
9
The article reports a presidential stance against the spoils system, arguing for saving millions for the U.S. and proposing to place other federal offices on a classified list. It advocates abolishing the Revenue Cutter Service and endorses broad economy reforms across government.
President Taft endorses a broad package to trim government waste. Proposals include consolidating auditing offices, eliminating the revenue cutter service, and shifting functions to Commerce and Labor with estimated annual savings of 10 million dollars. Additional cuts target traveling expenses and modernizing document filing. A letter transmitting the message is cited as showing strong economy aims.
A historical ad fragment promises relief from aches and inflamed joints with a non narcotic prescription, claiming quick results. It targets sufferers of nerve pain and general muscle pain, touting a $1 box as a guaranteed remedy and criticizing competing products.
The American Cotton Manufacturers Association urged cutting tariff schedules it says the tariff board overstates as excessive. In resolutions adopted at the convention the board was endorsed and a call was made for more frequent revisions of contract prices by the New York Cotton Exchange to aid Southern interests. Officers elected were President W. A. Erwin of Durham, NC. Vice President Stuart W. Cramer of Charlotte, NC. Secretary C. B. Bryant of Charlotte, NC. The convention adjourned with no next meeting site chosen, invitations from New Orleans and Memphis.
Commission members appointed by the Porto Rican government testified before the Senate finance committee against the House free sugar bill. Secretary Stimson spoke for U S protection aiding sugar growth and warned the bill would harm Porto Rico’s coffee industry and land values while increasing labor poverty. Carlos Motormick and Antonio Alcaide represented the Sugar Producers Association of Porto Rico.
After White House talks Representative Sulzer said no effort was made to obtain land at Magdalena Bay by Orientals. President will answer Lodge on Japan naval base reports, aiming to quell rumors of Japanese designs in North America. Sulzer and Huntington Wilson briefed, noting the reply will be cautious and not sensational, discrediting claims of a Mexican naval base.
Responding to the Bristow resolution the Secretary of the Treasury said yesterday the department has one brougham one victoria and one landau for the Secretary plus a buggy two freight wagons one mail wagon and one pay wagon needing four men. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing holds fifteen vehicles including a motor truck and two carriages for the director and officials with six employees required.
Included in the nominations sent to the Senate by President Taft yesterday were Charles Albert McAlister to be engines in chief of the revenue services Henry M Burgess to be supervisor of customs at Lincoln Nebraska and Take R Colbert to be collector of customs at Marblehead Massachusetts.
Representative Randell of Texas charged many members are susceptible to influence from interests as he urged a bill to bar Federal employees from accepting retainers from corporations in interstate commerce. Republican Nye objected, suggesting a House appeal instead of railing at members. The issue was dropped.
Senate civil service committee discussed Cummins measure to create a government clerks pension system. The plan would retire 1,682 clerks over 70 at start, costing about 4.94 million dollars, plus 1,209 aged 60 to retire immediately for about 2.90 million. Twenty year payments for workers 50 or older total 341.10 million.
A bill introduced by Representative Humphrey of Washington aims to dismantle foreign shipping pools and grant the government tighter control over perceived restraints of trade. It would bar any U S vessel found in violation of the Sherman Act from entering U S ports, with a $25 fine per offense. The Postmaster General could cancel mail contracts of violator controlled vessels.
H M Jordan assistant librarian of Congress and head of the Capitol branch station patient at Garfield Hospital. He sought treatment about ten days ago after several weeks illness. Doctors suggested possible operation but improvement led surgeon Dr H A Fowler to say operation may not be needed. He likely will be out a week.
The House District committee will take up a public utilities commission for the District of Columbia in its regular weekly session today. Representative Oldfield, author of the measure, plans to push the bill and will distribute copies to each committee member for immediate study. Hearings are tentatively set for next Tuesday.
In a public letter Senator Gardner of Maine denounces express firms as parasites and says the United States could seize them, paying $38,000,000 based on their valuation, funded by maintaining current rates. The letter was presented in the Senate by Senator Clarke of Arkansas.
Senator Root of New York proposes a civil war women memorial in the District to house the American Red Cross. The plan includes a $600,000 appropriation, contingent on $800,000 being raised by the New York Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion.
During Easter preparations the ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to prevent foot soreness in swollen or breaking in shoes. It claims hours of walking without fatigue and suitability for patent leather and new shoes. The copy urges orders from any druggist with sample mail and warns against substitutes.
Reports claim the son of Gen Li Yuen Heng, vice president of the Chinese republic, has been assassinated. No independent source confirms the rumor, and authorities have provided no corroboration.
Senate subcommittee advances a broad excise bill cutting saloons in residential areas, banning near schools and churches, and prohibiting sale to women. By Nov 1, 1914, licenses cut to 300. wholesale 800. retail 1600. saloons close by 11 p.m. No minors, no free lunches, and stricter club licensing rules.
A legislative push seeks moving presidential inaugurations from March 4 to the last Thursday in April with a two thirds vote required. Chairman Henry indicated a vote this month, possibly April 25. The plan includes amending the Constitution and potentially limiting Presidents to one six year term. Massachusetts Rep. Augustus P. Gardner defended judicial independence and criticized recall proposals, arguing for lifetime judges and constitutional foundations. Senator Jones of Washington prepared to address Roosevelt’s stance on judicial reform.
Dr Sun Yat Sen, former provisional president, tells Shanghai interview the revolution is finished and a social upheaval will follow. He backs Henry George ideas on single tax and free trade, seeks government control of railroads and mines with government support for propaganda. He says China will adopt a single tax and government oversight of major industries.
The Senate was reported a diplomatic and consular appropriation bill carrying 3 791597 dollars. The International Congress of Hygiene to be held in the city next September was increased to 40000 dollars. Senator Ashurst said he would soon introduce a recall of judges bill excluding the Supreme Court. Poindexter introduced a bill making stop watches a misdemeanor for testing worker efficiency. Powder explosion at Burton works near Quakertown kills two workers and injures one.
In Chicago on April 4 a freight train collided with a trolley car near West Thirty seventh Street at South Kedzie Avenue. Three people were killed and eighteen injured. Wreck victims included an unidentified woman clutching a dead one year old infant, and another unidentified woman. About sixty passengers were aboard the trolley.
A sovereign people declares all men have inalienable rights and will ignore rules when the majority desires. It argues against majority rule undermining justice above politics and warns that yielding to impatience harms constitutional government and orderly change.
Theodore Furman, thought murdered last January, arrives at his Middletown home surprised authorities. A body found January 8 in a carload of hot cinders near West Brookville remains unidentified. Furman says he left Philadelphia suddenly and knows nothing of his disappearance. his three brothers and mother were arrested but the grand jury did not indict them.
Four teams start the all Alaska sweepstakes at Nome at 11 am heading to Candle and back for a 12 mile course. Drivers include Charles Johnson for Fox Ramsar, A A Allen with Malamutes owned by Mrs. Charies FE Darling of Berkeley, Alexander Olmsen driving John Johnson's Siberian workhounds, and Oliver at the controls. The $5,000 purse anchors the field while record holder John Johnson eyes a new time. Weather is favorable and enthusiasm runs high ahead of the race.
In Norfolk on April 4 favorable weather allowed Atlantic fleet ships under Rear Admiral Qsterhaus to resume target practice. Five targets blown away in Tuesday’s gale were recovered while first and third divisions fired long and short range. Three targets replaced those lost. The battleship Florida would not participate and remains anchored at Hampton Roads. The Talahansee departed for Tangiers to engage the sunken old battleship San Marcos near the Chesapeake Bay.
Norfolk water spaniel Welde, rescued from Hampton Roads, is adopted as a mascot aboard the battleship Georgia. She presents eleven little mascots to officers and crew, drawing a crowd as the ship trains on the southern drill grounds. The Georgia’s two oldest mascots, a bulldog and a Cuban gamecock, lead the curious reception.
Seaman Raymond Harvey, 18, from Maryland, was seriously wounded by Pugh Rigon of Edenton North Carolina a member of a company of North Carolina naval reserves aboard the US cruiser Alaska in Elizabeth City. Harvey was wounded while attempting to quell a disturbance on the ship and Robinson a participant was held for court after a hearing at Elizabeth City.
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