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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
26
District Committee approves or amends the measure prohibiting all forms of bookmaking, with a report to the Senate scheduled for Monday. The bill seeks a uniform law across the District of Columbia, awaiting floor consideration as officials push for earlier passage.
A House resolution from Rep Hitchcock orders the Commissioner of Corporations to furnish the House with monthly meat price data for the last two years. It details leading meat products and prices paid for live stock at principal packing centers, aiming to explain meat costs for households nationwide.
A bill to appropriate 100000 for building an iron brass and steel foundry at the Washington Navy Yard is to be brought before the House with a favorable naval affairs committee report. The measure provides 425000 overall for completion, with 100000 available immediately to the Secretary of the Navy, and passage would boost yard work and employment.
A fragmented report shows the House holding a general debate with limited time for speeches. The chamber recessed at 5 o clock and was adjourned until 11:30 today while the Senate remained not in session.
The House will not meet District Day next Monday as it remains the legislative day of the previous week due to recesses to avoid roll calls. Representative Smith says a day will be set for reconsidering District business, while conferees on the street railway bill remain at odds and a new conference may be held.
The article analyzes likely end of the current session with May 10 as the target for adjournment. It notes past patterns where conventions influenced timing, cites 1876 to 1900 examples, and discusses President Mayfield's stance on avoiding rushed anti-trust and other major statutes. It flags ongoing fiscal bills and the belief that no large laws will pass after adjournment.
The Senate Appropriations Committee subcommittee for the District of Columbia will hold hearings next week on the District appropriation bill An effort is to increase the playground appropriation from 1500 to 10000 The push follows Representative Olcott of New York who led a floor fight in the House to secure the higher amount before passage.
Lawmakers debated whether publicity of campaign contributions should cover Presidential electors. Representative Cochran urged broader disclosure while Hardwick argued the Supreme Court places electors under state control. McCall bill provisions and amendments were discussed as Belmont and Peters pressed for federal action. The hearing resumes today.
Gen George H Harries and Lieut Col Loyold M Brett urged Congress to include 2500 for armory plans in the public buildings bill. Joseph T Dickman and Maj Wr Harvey supported it while some committee members balked at 1 250 000 price tag, noting cheaper armories elsewhere. Outlook favorable if costs are trimmed.
Representative J Hampton Moore of Pennsylvania reported from the House District Committee a bill allowing the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad to keep its tracks to the Davyard via Canal and K streets for two more years. Representative Kahn of California also reported from the same committee the bill to incorporate the Brotherhood of St Andrew.
District Commissioners urge Congress to reject the bill for a survey of a bridge from the foot of Half Street Southwest across the Eastern Branch. Their report to Representative Smith, chair of the House District Committee, argues current conditions do not justify the expenditure at this time.
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee discussed the La Follette bill to grant the ICC the power to physically value interstate carrier property. The meeting largely featured informal debate with no action due to no quorum. A McLaurin substitute urging sworn carrier returns drew crowd support, while Chairman Hinchins opposed both bills, sensing potential authority already in law if the ICC chooses to exercise it.
A bill introduced by Congressman Loudenslager of New Jersey would grant a blanket pension of 18 dollars per month to widows of service members who died from wounds or disease in Indian wars, the Mexican War, or the Civil War if the marriage occurred before or during service. Lower pensions are set for shorter service periods, with easing proof requirements for death in such cases.
Representative Bartholdt of Missouri challenged a Littlefield bill and similar measures to extend federal aid for enforcing state and local prohibition law. He argued the federal approach is unconstitutional and unnecessary if states enforce their own laws, noting that weak enforcement in states leads opponents to seek congressional help.
Fragmentary OCR lines name several state representatives including DEAT and HOGTHR with origins Nebraska Vermont Washington Tennessee New York Minnesota and others. The text references a White House call session with a number of officials and absent clear context or events.
Attorney General Bonaparte suggests amending the Hepburn act provisions to allow civil suits to enforce the commodities clause. The proposal, presented to the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee, would authorize the United States to sue violators in federal courts with appeal rights, to ensure observance of the provision.
New Haven Line officials led by Edward G Buckland urge Congress to leave rate setting to the Interstate Commerce Commission, railroads, and shippers. They oppose requiring quick ICC review, 2 cent mileage books, and new safety mandates, arguing cooperation among stakeholders is wiser and noting negligence by employees causes many railroad accidents.
A bill introduced in the House by Mr Wilson of Pennsylvania proposes exempting labor unions and agricultural groups from the Sherman anti trust law as recently interpreted by the Connecticut hatters ruling. The measure says no provision shall apply to non profit organizations without capital stock nor to their members nor to arrangements among persons in agriculture or horticulture to raise their product prices.
Representative Stephens of Texas introduced a House resolution demanding the Interior Secretary provide all correspondence and papers on file regarding the 1907 arrest of Navajo Indians by U S troops near By-a-lille and other areas that led to two deaths and multiple injuries. The measure questions the federal action and seeks full documentation.
The funeral for Representative A. L. Brick was held in South Sioux, Indiana, and attracted a large attendance from Federal, State, and local officials. The Congressional committee arrived shortly before the service, conducted by Rev. Francis M. Banfill and Rev. Henry W. Johnson. The committee was escorted by the Black Horse Troop of Culver Military Academy.
The House ended its parley on naval policy to a calmer session as Representative Bartholdt urged restraint and arbitration, while Favrot and McKinlay pressed for a larger navy. Foss and Padgett defended the bill and emphasized pay, submarines, and ship construction, with Senators and others weighing the Monroe Doctrine and Hague arbitration.
Congress faces a potential raid on Treasury funds as House factions push an expansive public building measure dubbed the pork bill. Backed by administration friends, the plan seeks about 720 million dollars, and leaders claim a two thirds vote to overcome a presidential veto. The naval bill also blends with these moves as lawmakers weigh how far to widen appropriations before adjournment.
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