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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
18
A district court issued a favorable report on a proposed 1 million dollar appropriation to reimburse depositors of the defunct Freedman’s Bank Washington Market Company. The house also gave permission to build siding on the project.
Senate actions include changing court jurisdiction for the inferior court of the justice of the peace, authorizing a pipeline from Randolph street to the District line, and approving a siding to a Washington Market Company yard. Introduced park purchase near Rhode Island Avenue and funding for a District courthouse addition and a tract park. reimbursement bill for Freedmen’s Savings and Trust deposits reported favorably.
Report details alleged political maneuvering surrounding John Meyer and a contested delegate fight for the Republican national convention. It notes Meyer’s Taft alignment, delays in filing action, and inquiries by Senators Bradley and Dennis as to case handling. Also mentions a street-name petition urging restoration of California Avenue due to property value concerns.
The Senate passed a resolution seeking Interior Department information on land withdrawals in Oklahoma for forest and game preserves. Senator Bulkeley announced plans to address the Senate near Monday regarding Brownsills affray. Pension bills and minor measures remained on the calendar. John Sharn Williams delivered a humorous speech urging Democratic backing for the fresh pulp bill, seeking thirty Republican names for a majority. Mr Fowler attacked the Aldrich bill and called for a currency commission. Senate amendments to the naval bill were disagreed to and sent to conference. After debate on the sundry civil bill under the five-minute rule, the House recessed at 3:30.
In a general debate on the sundry and appropriation bill, Chairman Fowler of the Banking and Currency Committee argued against the Aldrich currency bill. He cited support from financiers including Lyman J. Gage and Andrew Carnegie, warned the bill would threaten national bank notes, and urged sending the currency issue to a commission for study. He noted little backing from Abbie Ink, with only two defenders at hearings, one being former Comptroller Dawes.
A Senate District Subcommittee hearing on the bank incorporation bill drew numerous district bankers. Chairman Tailizeham of Vermont led the session as bankers urged lowering the minimum capital from ten thousand dollars and objected to prohibitions on slang usage of terms like bank or trust company unless incorporated under the act.
Representative W. Smith reports a wage inquiry into Western Union Telegraph Co workers and contractors. Senate Indian Affairs panel blocks Crow Reservation opening. debate on arming horse breeding, arbitration costs at The Hague, and Panama Canal wage caps. Nomination lists include diplomats, Formosa, and Canada posts. Relief funds for disaster victims in the South. War Dept to supply subsistence and medical needs for the homeless. A deeper waterways measure moves with Boston Beaufort Key West proposal aligning with Atlantic Deeper Waterways group.
House uproar centers on a mock revival when John Sharp Williams, minority leader, pleads for thirty Republicans to sign a petition to move the Stevens measure. A table with ink, paper and pens was rolled into the chamber as Williams taunts GOP to join 166 Democrats backing free list status for wood pulp and print paper.
Debate in the Sunday civil bill touches Smithsonian funding with a Dalzell amendment proposing 4009 dollars for a national gallery. The measure fails on a point of order by Mr. Smith and sustains limitations on using the Smithsonian Building for art.
A delegation led by H St George Tucker and a committee will present the Jamestown Exposition medal to the President. The roster includes Secretary Taft and numerous senators and representatives from Massachusetts Utah Arkansas Washington Oklahoma Kentucky Oregon MinnesotaIndiana Cal New York and West Virginia.
Missouri representative Bartholdt blasted prohibitionists during the Sims prohibition bill hearing before the House District Committee. He charged that professional prohibitionists have corralled women and children and cracked the whip over state legislatures, now aiming at Congress. He warned that prohibition fails to achieve its purpose and fuels lawless drunkenness.
Senator Gallinger seeks a vote on the District of Columbia child labor bill while supporters press for debate. Senator Nelson and Senator Beveridge push for possible amendments as the measure draws anticipated long discussion and higher constitutional questions.
A territorial committee report proposes regulating liquor licenses in Alabama and ending the practice of operating traveling saloons. The bill sets a $1,000 retail license and restricts issuances to incorporated towns or places with a resident commissioner or U S deputy marshal. Gov Hoggatt and allies in Alaska complain current law lets a man buy a license for $10 and move within the territory avoiding towns of 4 or more people, enabling work-site saloon stays near camps.
A home remedy instructs soaking feet in warm water and soap, drying, then rubbing Omega Oil into the feet for five minutes nightly. The procedure should be repeated each night until the feet feel fine by morning or fully cured.
In the Senate yesterday Mr. Lodge noted that Mr. Warner may be unable to finish his Brownsville affray speech, with talk of printing the full Record speech. Senators debated precedents as Bacon urged not to set a bad example by finishing the reading in the Record. Pension bills passed, including one granting $50 a month to Brig. Gen. Frank Wheaton's widow and promotions for medical department officers.
In a Senate session Senator Dick of Ohio introduced a bill to amend the Sherman anti trust law. The added section would exempt labor unions from enforcement when their agreements aim to shorten hours or raise wages. It also protects associations of horticulturists and agriculturists seeking higher farm product prices.
In the District Supreme Court a petition seeks appointment of a receiver for the Greater Washington Realty Corporation. Vance, president of the firm, states Bayer was a salesman for months and had only a contingent stake from property sales. He claims Bayer had no role in organizing the company and was dismissed for mismanagement. The company remains able to meet its obligations.
In San Francisco on April 2 authorities met American missionary Bishop Meniman Colbert Harris after reports Koreans might attempt his assassination. He was marched to Oakland and then sent east to attend the Methodist Conference in Baltimore. Harris supported Mr Stevens, whose assassination had stirred security concerns.
H. St. George Tucker and Jamestown Exposition officers presented a medal to President Roosevelt at White Hall on behalf of a company, honoring meritorious service to the fair. The award is part of medals prepared for deserving individuals.
Secretary of War Taft returned to Washington from New York yesterday and will depart again at 3:45 PM for Charleston to board the United States cruiser Prairie bound for the Panama Canal area. He will be accompanied by Richard Reed Rogers, general counsel of the Isthmian Canal Commission.
The anti administration faction at Birmingham selected delegates at large to the national convention including Asa E. Stratton Blanton Alexander Attalla Pettiford and Allison. They endorsed the national administration but gave no presidential candidate commitments. The administration wing led by J O Thomson plans a Birmingham convention next week. In Union Springs the Davidson faction in the Third district instructed delegates for Foraker.
The House committee investigates a possible newsprint price fixing by U S paper makers. John Norris of the New York Times cites International Paper Company data showing higher costs but larger price increases, and reports letters from publishers about a coordinated price boost. A Canadian mill sale cited and testimony hints at drought-related price manipulation, with witnesses urged to subpoena many in the industry.
James F Statesman of Indiana visits Washington to advocate James R Landis as Tafts running mate. Statesman says Landis would strengthen the ticket and would not seek first place if Taft is nominee. Rumors persist that if Charles Fairbanks declines, he may run again for Vice President.
Portsmouth workers formed a committee and left for Washington to demand removal of prisoners from the Navy Yard project. Orders from the Navy Department had directed using prisoners for unskilled tasks on the prison ship Southery and in converting the cruiser Topeka, prompting a protest meeting and a plan to seek a White House audience.
Oregon Republican central committee voted to support Secretary Taft for candidacy, signaling party unity through primaries. The move underscores Taft as a home-state choice for voters in Oregon, aligning with supporters like Senator Kern and the broader “second elective term” theory.
Advice on gentle bowel care praising natural laxatives from food and plants. It warns against salts, pills, and harsh physic, suggesting Castarets as a mild, effective option that aligns with Nature’s method and avoids irritation.
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