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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
18
A speaker argues Republican senators may not honor pledges affecting Oregon politics. He cites primary pledges, party loyalties, and alleged frauds to support claims that GOP legislators could defy seating an opponent. He cites figures on Democratic and Republican votes and references Oregon politics and past elections.
The piece questions whether Republicans who signed early pledges named as Statement One and pledged to support Republican legislators are now obligated to aid in carrying out the platform. It notes nomination patterns and whether a Democrat was nominated against pledged candidates, raising questions of party duty and good faith.
Representative Lafeaza of Pennsylvania introduced a bill for a Lincoln memorial highway from the White House to Gettysburg Battlefield. The project would require 3 million dollars, with a commission including the chair and ranking Democrat of the library committees, plus the Secretary of State and the Secretary of War, overseeing the work.
Representative Bartholdt of Missouri advocates a one man rule for the District of Columbia, urging representation in Congress and mayoral accountability. He opposes taxing without representation and favors electing a district representative and an independently chosen city head while acknowledging party roles and future hearings.
A proposed bill advances to make it a felony to carry pistols knives or concealed weapons in any state or district. Penalties would include imprisonment from one to three years. The measure exempts military on duty and certain officials while enforcing protection of persons or property.
Congressman Townsend of Michigan reaffirms push for restraining order reform in federal courts. Representative Young earlier introduced a bill to fix alleged evils, requiring quick hearings after without notice TROs with a minimum four days and a maximum six days when parties reside in different towns, or travel time when same town.
The Gen George H Thomas Post No 13 G AR elected officers: J L Langham commander Yeance Thatcher senior vice commander J J Stretch junior vice commander BP Entrekin quartermaster TE P Seavey officer of the day A Pobson surgeon Wo Hann chaplain I F Henry officer of the guard Edward Keeler representative on the board of managers of the soldiery temporary home.
Asher Hands, parliamentary clerk for fifteen years, explains how the House rules were reformed to speed business and curb obstruction. He compares current recognition procedures with past practice, noting the Speaker’s floor recognition power and historical limits on appeals, while outlining how bills move from calendars to committee and to debate.
Debate centers on Speaker rulings and procedure as efforts to pass the postal savings bank bill falter. Senators Cutter and Alden face strong banker opposition, with small-state banks lobbying against the measure and forecasts of no vote near December 1.
The text discusses House rules for recognizing members during debate, detailing sequence by committee and party terms, and the Speaker's discretionary power when time is short. It emphasizes maintaining alternation between majority and minority sides and selecting speakers to manage time pressures.
President-Elect Taft and Speaker Cannon plan a Washington conference this week while Townsend of Michigan denies any bid for Speaker. McKinley says he acted as mediator and Townsend will push House rule changes but not run. Sherman says Beautifying Washington tops naval buildup as Beautification fever grips capital. Internal Revenue collector fight rages in West Virginia with Dayson and Grosscup leading. Currier signals patent act advance next week with composer protests likely minimal.
Unusual interest centers on the dead letter sale with many packages to be disposed of. WIR begins Monday at 10 oclock in the auction rooms of Marcus Kate, 48 Ninth Street northwest, and will run daily at 10 am and 1 pm until all items are sold. No reserve is placed on these goods, promising big bargains.
Senate leaders debate the nature of the Japan United States entente meant to protect China's territorial integrity. Officials including Culberson Bacon Simmons and Root weigh treaty status, presidential powers, and possible executive session scrutiny over whether the agreement requires Senate ratification.
The conservation commission held a final prep meeting in the Congressional Library to shorten four section reports for today's session. The reports, once bulky, are now concise and considered important nationwide as the first compiled statistics of this kind. William H Taft will open the afternoon meeting, with Roosevelt delivering an address. tickets are required, distributed at a Willard Hotel morning meeting.
Edwin P Hanna, solicitor of the Navy Department, is severely ill with kidney trouble and hospitalized at the Naval Medical Hospital. He was attacked several days ago and his condition worsened yesterday. He has long served in the department and handles the Navy's legal affairs.
The First Assistant Postmaster General’s annual report shows 61 158 post offices in the U S as of June 39 1MK with 17 presidential postmasters and 17 commissions in fourth class offices. Critics cite site selection control by Congress and urge city delivery at suitable offices to expand free delivery, noting many small towns lack delivery.
Daniel Keefe of Michigan took oaths as he assumed duties in an official capacity. Witnesses testified to his background and prior service while government officials formalized his role. The ceremony included remarks from longshore and immigration workers and several alum reads.
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