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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1908

Page

26

Halt to anarchists bars papers from mails

President Roosevelt announces orders to prohibit the dissemination of literature that advocates murder arson and treason. The move follows an opinion secured from the Attorney General and targets anarchist writings circulating by mail.

Congress Preston Tien Justics Masini Colathom Fey Pyata Theodoris Roosevelt Plate Apedi Basile Vangel Bonaparte New Jersey Sud Cis Cam

Anarchist Threat Central In Roosevelts View Letter

The article reports a Roosevelt era dispute over suppressing anarchist material. It explains Attorney General and Postmaster General opinions on banning publications advocating crime and violence from mails, and the government's responsibility for circulated content. The piece cites legal reasoning that Congress may criminalize such publications and that mail officials may block them.

On Trail of Paterson Reds Seeks Anarchist List

Paterson mayor requests names and addresses of all anarchist group members in the city and plans to turn the list over to the Federal government. Police say there are not more than twenty five anarchists in Paterson.

Paterson N. J Mre Brie Bimson Jia

Senate approves 75000 for Capitol House wing pediment

Senate yesterday passed a House bill funding 75000 to complete pediment work on the Capitol House wing. Funds allocated for statuary placement under Speaker guidance, the Joint Committee on the Library, and the Capitol superintendent. House approval came March 17.

House Capitol Senate Yesterda Jazt

Senate and House actions in Alabama session report

The Alabama Senate adjourned to Monday while the House met as the Democraty urged Republicans to muster a quorum on three occasions. Fortifications and revenue cutter service bills moved to conference, Indian appropriation bill sent back to conference, House to meet at 11 30 this morning.

House Senate Revenue Cutter Service

Plans End to Lumber War Between Maine and New Brunswick

Senator Hale introduced a bill to end the lumber dispute by repealing section 26 of the Revised Statutes. It would terminate free importation of logs and lumber owned and cut by Americans in New Brunswick. Faced with fierce border conflicts, officials moved to remove foreign territory privileges for American timber to resolve the confrontation.

Hale Maine New Brunswick Lunder

Senator Gallinger Seeks 14 Percent Loan Usury Cap in District

A bill introduced in the Senate would outlaw loans at more than 14 percent annual interest in the District and set a sliding scale for commissions. Penalties include fines up to 1400 dollars or up to one year imprisonment, with refunds to borrowers. A companion measure proposes a probation and parole system for the District of Columbia.

Gallinger Senate Smith District of Columbia

Legislative Briefs on Postal Subsidy and Futures Ban

Senator Gallinger moves post office subsidy measure while Byrd proposes a ban on futures trading in agricultural products. Moraker will speak next Thursday on the Brownsville affair and the discharge of the Twenty-fifth Infantry, plus reenlistment bills. Simmons reports favorably on surveying a canal route from Boston to Wilmington with a 100000 dollar appropriation. O Connell urges army trade training to reduce desertion and fit soldiers for civil life. favorable report on a resolution.

Moraker Brownsville Twenty-fifth United States Infantry Senate Simmons North Carolina Committee On Commmerce Secretary of War Boston Long Island Sam New York Wilmington Army of Trade Or Industry Sescors Jiouse Representative O'Connell Massachusetts

Postum Lovin Woman Finds Health After Coffee Change

A Virginia woman details years of coffee related dyspepsia, headaches, and weakness. After eighteen months on Postum she reports improved digestion and restored health, crediting the beverage change and citing company promotion.

Virginia Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Senate passes liability bill to send to President for approval

The Senate approved a workers liability measure amending the 1896 common law rule limiting recovery for injuries. It sides with contributory negligence reforms and confines scope to railroads, while resisting a broader commerce reach. Senator Bacon defends the Ananias Club amid debate over a Roosevelt Harriman letter influence. Senator Gore defends reading the Roosevelt letter to illuminate the discussion.

Roosevelt-Harriman Bacon Ananias Club Gore Knox la Foliette Senate House United States HUC United States Supreme Court Carter Dolliver Datliver Roosevelt Oklahoma Dear Harriman Theodore Roosevelt Gallinger

Princeton Gifts and Dormitory Plan Reported

At a Princeton University board meeting today a gift of 2500 from Mrs. Russell Sage was announced to fund a dormitory for freshmen. The board also noted total gifts of 10,103.04 and established a sophomore commons to address social dining issues.

Russell Sage Princeton Board of Trustees Princeton University Sage

White House callers and Philadelphia delegation

Representatives Wilson of Windte Pericine of New York Cooh of New York Fassett of New York and a Philadelphia delegation invite the presidency to attend the twelfth anniversary of the city founders in Octiobar George Tiffany of New York was given nine wanting kate ho.

Wilson Windte Pericine New York Cooh Fassett Oxtiobar George Tiffany Katte

Willing to Adjourn May 10

Representative Jim Watson of Indiana the House Republican whip says adjournment around May 1 is feasible. Leaders in both parties plan to confer with the President to gauge how little he will accept without friction, as Watson prepares to meet the President after returning to Washington.

Jim Watson Indiana Congress Brick Watson Mr. Watson Washington

Militia Bill Suffering Delays in Congress Session

Representative Steenerson said no opportunity would arise to bring either the national or District militia bill before the House this session. Democratic filibuster and adjournment plans hinder action. two-thirds votes required under suspension rules. Subcommittee debates personnel and officers clauses as Ames remains away and workload grows.

Congres Steenerson House Committee On Militia House Steenmrsan Anis Londen Ames Massachusetts Congress

New Substation Plan Sparks Washington Debate

District Committee weighs delay in constructing the South Washington substation north of the Tong Bridge under the Union Station act of 1903. Virginias Rep Curlin presses for report on inaction while proponents favor the Seventh Street Maryland Avenue site for better rail connections.

Tong Bridge South Washington Union Station House J. Hampton Moore Pennsylvania Curlin Virginia Congress Carlin Seventh Street Maryland Avenue District Commissioners Fourteenth Street South Washington

Rhode Island Hearing Supports Navy Uniform Bill

Rhode Island house judiciary committee hears a bill to protect the navy uniform in public, prompted by Chief Yeoman Buenzle being denied entry to a Newport pavilion while in uniform. Letters from Admiral Dewey and Rear Admiral Luce back the measure, with speakers including Chadwick Dillingham Sanchez and Newport’s Corte McKay noting uniform as a badge of honor.

Providence Judiciary Committee Rhode Island House of Representatives United States Navy Dewey Yeoman Buenzle Newport Amusement Association F. EB. Chadwick Red. Com A. C. Dillingham Naval Training Service F. Sanchez Corte. McKay Newport

The Truth About Kidney Trouble

A medical note describes kidney disease symptoms such as pale complexion and weakness, noting undigested food in eliminations. It advocates Fulton’s Renal Compound to reduce inflammation and aid recovery, claiming about seven percent of cases respond with improvement.

Fulton Iton John, J. Fults Henry Kivans F St. Nw Lacak

Substation Delay Not Attributed to Commissioners

Commissioner Merfarland defended the five week delay in constructing the north of Long Bridge substation site, noting action was timely and land valued at 7 600 dollars should be paid by railroads for use. He said Congress action followed advice from railroad counsel and dismissed misrepresentations about delays and land value.

Nea City Railway Washington, Alexanddria, and Mount Vernon

Benning Betting Bill Faces Monday Senate Action

The Sims anti betting bill inched toward passage as the Senate adjourned to Monday. A subcommittee expected to favorably report to the District Committee, with amendments likely, then back to the House for action. If approved, widening Benning Road and prohibiting race betting would await a full Senate vote, potentially after the race meeting ends Tuesday.

Benning Senate Senate District Committee Bennings Road House

Denounces Publicity Bill and Campaign Money Claims

Rep Bourke Cockran denounces the McCall publicity bill as ineffective before the House Election committee. Chandler says he will respond today as Cockran promotes his own bill requiring every campaign contribution to be sworn and filed in court.

McCall Bourke Cockran House Committee On Congress United States Chandler Cockran Gaines West Virginia Cochran United States District Court New York McGall

Maryland Politically Active Official Faces Suspension

William H. Krolls, a bindery counter at the Government Printing Office, is recommended for suspension by the United States Civil Service Commission after a complaint by Brainard H. Warner accusing him of pernicious political activity. If adopted, Krolls would lose 163 dollars in salary for chairing a political meeting with the anti Warner faction in the Maryland congressional primary. This follows a prior similar case involving Harry J. Orell of the Philadelphia Mint who was suspended for fourteen days.

William H. Krolls Government Printing Office United States Civil Service Commission Brainard H. Warner Krolls Maryland Civil Service Commission Harry J. Orell Philadelphia Mint

Alabama Supreme Court upholds liquor laws as constitutional

Montgomery April 9 The Alabama Supreme Court ruled both the general prohibition and the 9 o'clock closing laws constitutional and effective The decision satisfied both sides Mobile Interests argued the provisions would ruin a coast city and the court also upheld the local option law involved in the cases

Montgomery Ala Alabama Supreme Court Mobile

Adee Sails for Havre Apr 9 and News Notes

Adee sails for Havre aboard La Provence with passenger lines from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences awarding the Rumford Medal to Edward Goodrich Acheron of Niagara Falls for his work on carbide and silica processes. Also noted are visits by Kobe Storhane, editor of Le Matin, and references to Secretary of State activities and shipping details.

Alvey Ades Secant Soston American ‘Academy Lafte and Sciences Haa Rumford Edward Goodrich Acheron Niggara Falls Valie Arta

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