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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1908
Page
4
District government introduces acts to widen Bladensburg Road remove railroad sidings make drunkenness a misdemeanor suppress vagrancy and pay police pensioners while approving assumption of bank debt.
Measures favoring reimbursement of Freedmen’s Savings depositors, park completion around the filtration plant, and widening Bladensburg road advance. Bills seek inebriate hospital, private hospitals oversight, vagrancy suppression, and pension relief for Metropolitan police fund beneficiaries. Committees report several items favorably with amendments. multiple introductions include private hospitals and incorporation of banks in the District.
The Senate considered an appropriation of 1.6 million per minute for fortifications and likely to pass. The House approved a rules measure 300 to 1 with Mr Littlefield dissenting. A naval dockyard bill for Pearl Harbor with 650000 began work. A banking incorporation bill in the district saw amendments by Senator Gallinger expanding trust and savings banks. Senator Martin proposed a probate and deed record provision elevating prima facie evidence, while Representative Smith introduced a bill to remove railroad sidings in the District used by the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad.
Senate approves a vast army appropriations bill totaling more than 98 million dollars. Widespread support follows a well framed budget by Senator Warren and his Military Affairs Committee with only minor amendments. Key increases cover pay, subsistence, ordnance, medical equipment, barracks, water systems, and militia funding as Senators linger over related public building measures.
The Senate Appropriations Committee added a land purchase near Fort Armistead, Baltimore, from Thomas C. Chappell for 21048 dollars with a quitclaim of all US claims. Earlier condemnation had acquired bay land, and a sea wall and wharf later found to belong to Chappell. Of the defense budget, 1882900 goes to Puget Sound fortifications, 1135000 to batteries and parapets, and 747900 for seacoast guns and gear.
Samuel Gompers and Seth Low led a House Judiciary Committee subcommittee hearing on a National Civic Federation bill. Jenks argued for the changes, Low framed mechanisms, and Davenport opposed, urging strict competition and opposing interstate boycotts as unconstitutional.
Representative Bennet of New York introduced a House resolution asking the President to inform the House about dining room arrangements in government buildings where manufacturing operations like printing binding and publishing take place. He cited hundreds employed at the Government Printing Office and Bureau of Engraving and Printing who bring their luncheons to work and urged provision of suitable meal areas. No such rooms were known to exist in these establishments.
Senator Overman defended North Carolina, denying peonage claims as unfounded and unconstitutional. He noted no indictments within the state except for noncitizens building railroads, which were dismissed. He condemned goonish investigations and slander against residents.
The Senate committee will review testimony on the Civic Federation bill and the Foraker measure on Sherman anti trust topics. Both focus on amending trade restraints and permitting contracts, with hearings not expected to delay passage this session.
Congressman Hobson argued for a strong naval program and a large Pacific fleet to counter Japan, saying America must secure sea control near its possessions. He warned of Japan's aims in China and the Pacific and urged urgent Pearl Harbor naval base action amid debate on the bill.
Mothers seek safe nourishment for recently weaned infants and find Grape-Nuts a reliable option. Made from wheat and barley, it is prepared by soaking in hot milk then cooling, with a touch of sugar. A teaspoonful softened in hot milk and mixed with half a cup forms a gentle paste suitable for babies and adults, claiming safety and broad suitability.
The House passed the Sterling liability bill by 200 to 1 with Mr. Littlefield of Maine voting no. The measure bars strict common law limits on railroad employee injuries and relaxes contributory negligence defenses, applying to intercity lines and streets within territories and the District of Columbia. The bill moves to the Senate, where it may be amended to match a broader House scope.
The President sent to the Senate John B. Leech of Hlinvis as Public Printer. A House bill by Mr. Chaney of Indiana would create a court of patent appeals. Rep Campbell of Kansas proposes suspending patent and copyright laws when a protected article is used by a trust in restraint of trade. Senator Milton of Florida sworn in to succeed the late William J. Bryan as U S Senator. Major Reynolds testifies on Crow reservation. denies Mrs Helen Pierce Grey’s charges with documentary evidence. Senator Kean seeks $7,500 for paving Massachusetts Avenue in the District appropriation bill.
Senator Perkins reported to the Senate the bill secreting fortifications and other defense works for the current year. The bill totals 11,411,610,187 an increase of 3,299,575 over the House version, with major rises for gun batteries 835,000 and sea fortifications 360,060 plus ammunition and submarine mine materials for Hawaiian and Philippine Islands among others.
Suza Meeker drove a prairie schooner from Tacoma to Washington to urge funding for a public highway following the Oregon trail. The House Committee on Library plans to report a bill to appropriate $50,000 to mark the historic route for future generations.
The Secretary of War is ordered to supply to the Senate the names of men of the Twenty-fifth Regiment accused without honor in the Brownsville shooting on August 13, 1906, who seek reenlistment under the December 12, 1906 order. It also must report testimony submitted and actions taken on the applications. The matter followed Mr Foraker's resolution after Mr Culberson sought only the names and testimony. Bills to reenlist Twenty-fifth Infantry soldiers were postponed on the Senate calendar.
In Philadelphia the Clearing House Association formed a committee to draft resolutions opposing the Aldrich currency bill now before Congress. The aims will be sent to Washington after the panel reports on Friday with representatives from every city bank in attendance. In Detroit the Clearing House Association adopted a resolution opposing passage of the Aldrich currency bill and urged Senate and House committees to confer with the American Bankers Association currency committee to draft a new bill.
Vice President referred to the Public Buildings and Grounds Committee a Senate resolution seeking information on government purchase of land south of the Mall. District Commissioners reported the property would cost 11,923,000 for land and 6,460.00 for improvements, totaling 18,983,000.
Senator Knox introduced a bill in the Senate to pension the widows of all United States judges and justices. Widows would receive 150 dollars a month, covering Supreme Court justices as well. The measure was referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration. Congress also accepts Dr Curry statue to be placed in the Capitol's Statuary Hall and thanks Alabama for its eminent citizen.
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