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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1908

Page

4

Unity of action alleged in fixed paper prices case

John Norris of the Publishers' Association testifies that mills conspired to fix paper prices and restrict output. Evidence shows uniform pricing and inquiries reveal many publishers indicating unity of action. hearings proceed before the House committee as adjournment interrupts testimony.

John Norns Publshers’ Association Mills Rials John Worris Noris Mann Norris Wwllams Democrate Colltiques Pubishers Association Dinkey Committee Norra Jali Bome Paper Orrla

Unclear OCR Record on Meat Industry Policy Event

Fragmented text references attacks on the beef trust, a public meeting with Representative Hitcock of Nenyska, and discussion of meat price impacts. Mentions include prices, meat trade, prosecutions, and Rivers, with garbled names and dates. The passage lacks coherent facts suitable for precise parsing.

Legislative Briefs on House Motions and Judicial Nominees

The record notes House actions on motions and a noted recommendation for sympathy to BlotosuzFaid in Craigis Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana. It mentions Milton D Purdy’s nomination to the U S district court to replace Willa Lochren and subcommittee handling chaired by Senator Knute Nelson. The piece discusses legal qualifications for presidential electors and federal versus state authority in voting.

Bo Chammers Hlouse On Motion Vero Bernett Georgia Craigis Alabama Minnesota Charmian Repo Semater Nilson Tonan Dorel Wood Mile Chiffman Minnesota State Bar Association

District appropriation bill to be taken up by Senate

Senate to begin consideration of the district appropriation bill today with Senator Gallinger steering as chairman of the district sub committee. The bill, which mirrors past naval appropriations, is expected to be designated unfinished business and called up at the earliest opportunity.

Senate Gallinger

Senate defeats four battle ship proposal in eight hours of debate

After eight hours of debate the Senate voted 50 to 2% against the four battle ship proposal while the naval bill passed. The District appropriation bill will be called up today and the President's special message was read but postponed. The Senate meets at noon and the House at 1130 to receive the message later.

Senate House Rodenberg Ulmnots Marshall North Dakota Spight Mississippi Shackleford Missouri

Rodenburg Attacks Bryan as Disappearless Leader in House Debate

Illinois Rep Rodenburg praised party independence while blasting William Jennings Bryan as an impractical dreamer and predicted Democratic decapitation for Bryan. He contrasted Bryan with Roosevelt as antithetical, labeling Bryan a destructive agitator and Roosevelt a practical statesman.

Illinois Roosevelt House of Representatives Republican Party Democrats Biyan Saul of Tarsus Democratic Party Grover Cleveland William Jennings Bryan Bryan Rodenburg

Not Fearful of Veto Says Bartholdt on Public Buildings Bill

Chairman Bartholdt of the House Public Buildings and Grounds Committee denied reports linking Speaker Cannon to delays. He explained the committee withholds the appropriation bill until right of way is secured and until sundry bills pass. Congress will stay in session until the measure becomes law with or without the President.

Bartholdt House Committee On Cannon House Congress

Tawney Describes Economy Efforts in Senate Debate

Chairman Tawney of the Appropriations Committee outlined the House record of cutting sundry civil appropriation estimates by 31 billion and warned of a potential 318000 deficiency next year. He displayed tables showing two thirds of the saving came from his committee and the rest from others, noting unpredictability at the Capitol's far end.

House Tawney Appropriations Committee

Williams Denies Blocking Work in Filibuster Clash

In a House session, minority leader Williams defends a filibuster aimed at pressing action on a civil spending bill a campaign publicity measure and an anti injunction act. He insists the obstruction ends only when the president's program moves, while Democrats blame Williams for delaying business as Munn’s committee seeks a report and a roll call on the resolution proceeds.

Williama Willams Williams Curry John Sharp Williams Munn Congress Witliams

Roosevelt Era Firestorm Over Cortelyou and St Louis Debt

House debate centered on a Treasury audit alleging a $60,590 loss from the St Louis subtreasury. Mt Shackleford of Missouri accused Dyer and Ferguson of complicity while demanding accountability for Assistant Treasurer Atkins and Cortelyou’s role. Other members criticized the Aldrich currency bill and urged postal savings or similar safeguards.

Roosevelt Secretar Cortelyou Cannon Mt Shackleford Missouri Secretary of the Treasury Thomas J Atkins St Louis D P Dyer M P Ferguson Bpight Mississippi Spight Tom Marshall North Dakota Wall Street

Waterways Board to Study Great Lakes Canals

A bill introduced in the House by Mr Coudrey of Missouri would authorize a ten member inland waterways commission. The panel would survey Great Lakes and other rivers, plan canals for standard draught vessels, address navigation, water power, flood control, land reclamation, stream clarification, and forest protection with development projects subject to the President's approval and a special inland waterways fund.

Inland Waterways Commission Coudrey Missouri Great Lakes

Postal Report Sent Out On Postal Service Proposals

Senator Penrose, chair of the Joint Postal Commission, has mailed the preliminary report to all interested parties. The document outlines recommendations by expert accountants and invites letters with comments by August 1 to allow time for commission review.

Penrose Joint Postal Commission Joint Commission Post-office Department Postal Service

Oppose Defacement of Flag Shows Support for Bill

Citizens unite behind a Senate subcommittee hearing on Lodge Warner and Frazier bills to shield the American flag from improper use or commercial advertising. Speakers include W. W. Cox, Judge Ivery G Kimball, Gen Thomas M Vincent, and leaders from D A R, the American Flag Association, and the Washington Board of Trade.

United States Senate Committee Miltary Lodge Warner Billa Frazier W. W. Cox Washington Board of Trade Congress Samuel 8. Cox New York Ivery G Kimball National Committee Grand Army of the Republic George T. Smallwood District of Columbia D A. R Thomas M Vincent American Flag Association John R Walker Missouri Isabell Worrell Hall District Woman's Relef Corps Daniel Lothrop Massachusetts The Children of the American Revolution W H. Singleton

Bright Currency Bill Gains GOP Momentum in House

Representative Vreeland of New York says five sixths of House Republicans would back his emergency currency bill, potentially enabling passage without Democratic votes. Senate acceptance hinges on amendments. House action taints the path with possible reconsideration motions and potential night sessions to reach adjournment in May.

Vreeland New York Aldrich House Senate Congress Committee On Banking and Currency Representative Weeks Massachusetts Wight Cadera

Cortelyou Calls Money In On Federal Deposits

Secretary Cortelyou directed a call for about 45 million dollars of Federal funds held in national banks to be returned to the Treasury. Twenty million is due by May 9 and the rest by May 23. After this withdrawal the Treasury would hold roughly 360 million dollars in callable funds. A portion may be redeposited during the crop-moving season, but officials say the money situation is now sufficiently eased.

Treasury Secretary of the

President Receives Turkish Rug At White House

President Roosevelt yesterday received a magnificent Turkish rug from the Sultan of Turkey as a gift. Turkish Minister Mehmed AN Bey presented the rug at the White House, described as of exclusive design from the Sultan's private factory.

Roosevelt Turkey Mehmed AN Bey White House Ee Ee

Baby Carriages and Go-carts Displayed at Great Prices

Unquestion ably the largest and most va ried stock of Baby Car riages and Go-Carts you'll see. Every worthy make every wanted style at prices that are especially attractive.

Carmen delights crowd with Aborn Opera return at National Theater

The Aborn Opera Company opened the season at the National Theater with Carmen. Edith Bradford and Sabery Doorsell received special praise, though the orchestra faltered at times. The company’s principals shone, while the chorus was lively and the overall production met strong audience enthusiasm.

National Aborn Opera Aborn Opera Company National Theater Edith Bradford Sabery Doorsell Harry Tuckstone Abcorn Opera Company Miss Bradford Miss Dorsell Jose Miss O'Orsell Domenica Russo Don Jose Eic Harry Luckstone Escamillo Jankstone Richard Ridgely Zunega George Crampton Lot Solomon Wancairo Remendada

Wants Chief of Cavalry for American Army

A committee of cavalry officers at the army staff college urges creating a Chief of Cavalry. The chief would be a General Staff member and head a cavalry oversight committee with inspection powers to set and maintain efficiency standards. The panel cites foreign practice as justification.

Army Staff College General Staff

Rifle contestants named for Camp Perry contest

Candidates to represent Infantry and Cavalry arms in the national match at Camp Perry Ohio are provisionally selected for preliminary practice. Capt William H Hay leads the cavalry team from Pennsylvania State College and Capt Fred L Musson heads the infantry from Fort Sam Houston. Lieut Col B K Evang of the Fifth Infantry serves as executive officer of the meet.

Camp Perry Ohio Philippines Cuba William H Hay Tenthi Infantry Pennsylvania Fred L Musison Ninth Infantry Fort Sam Houston B K Evang Fifth Infantry General Staff Meet

Kerr of Oregon Gains Special Naval Academy Exam

E Kerr of Oregon underwent a special physical examination for Naval Academy admission after passing mental tests. The exam was granted today, nearing the age limit for entry, with his admission possible tomorrow.

Naval Academy Washington Post Annapolia Md C E Kerr Oregon

Army Orders List Transfers and Leaves Across Posts

First Lt Arthur G Fisher to station. Capt William E Hunt to Twenty-second Infantry. Lieuts Glen B Edgerton and George RB Goethals to Corps of Engineers with Lieut Col George W Goethals. Capt Hugh D Berkeley quartermaster to Grand Rapids. Sgt Charles F Cook to San Francisco. Capt Marion M Weeks to Hot Springs Arkansas. Capt William R Davis to Fort Thomas. Capt Thomas I Fealy to Washington Barracks. leaves granted for two months for Second Lt Hugh L Walthall. one month for Maj Thomas U Raymond. four months for Capt William P Hants. two months for Capt Alice W Williams. Arrivals at Seattle, Santa Barbara, San Diego, and more. relief and sailings from San Pedro, Newport, Norfolk, Curacao, Cavite, Port au Prince.

Arthur G Fisher Washington Barracks District of Columbia Hugh L. Walthall Fifteenth Infantry Thomas U Raymond Wiliam P Hants Fort D . Russell Wyo Alice W Williams California South Dakota Seattle Connecticut Kansas Vermont Louisiana Georgia Virginia New Jersey Rhode Island Minnesota Ohio Maine Missouri Alabama Ilinois Kearsarge Kentucky Glacier Panther Yankton Santa Barbara Aja San Diego Mare Island Idaho Guantanamo Alert San Francisco Dubuque Curacao Salled Relief San Pedro Mare Norfolk Washington Calgoa San Petro Mare Isard Chattanooga Cavite Saigon Des Moines Port Au Prince Juantanamo

Test for Kidney Trouble Promoted by Swamp Root

An advertorial piece urges readers to perform a 24 hour urine test to detect kidney issues. It touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a natural kidney remedy, promising a free sample bottle and informational booklet if readers mail for it, with the brand linked to Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton.

Kilmess Kilmer & Co Binghamton

Special Notices Republican Primaries Across Districts

Polling places listed for each district from Anacostia to the southeast area. Judges named include Tucker Pumphrey Underdue Hedges Cleveland Smith, and many others. Locations cover northwest to southeast streets and addresses with each district's polling site.

Navy Orders and Tugboat Construction Tender

Orders to naval officers Ensign L Sahm and Assistant Surgeon D A Spear to duty and waiting, Farquhar named paymaster's clerk in the navy, Francis also appointed, tugboat bids invited for twelve steel 100 foot vessels for coast artillery service with crew quarters, a carrier pigeon SA 28751 was found at the Library of the Navy Department Building, light gray with red legs and no message.

L Sahm D A Spear United States Naval Hospital Washington, DC T Farquhar Navy Washington JE Francis Buffalo Coast Artillery District Quartermaster General of the Army Navy Department

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