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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
22
A Chicago resident reported a theft of a 2500 dollar gem from a brooch titled TDiamond Brooch Tae ta, prompting police to search for the missing item and review surrounding surveillance footage.
A condensed congressional report notes the omnibus bill to be taken up Monday with discussions continuing intermittently. The postal savings bank enters the regular order. Representative Dunwell will discuss the Brownaville affair on Wednesday after a short executive session. The House approved an executive, judicial, and appropriation measure amending army and navy laws, abolishing citizenship loss for desertion in peacetime, and reimbursing the inland for night hours service, while the Townsend bill to authorize a presidential labor disputes commission drew substantial attention. Former Representative Henry G. Warthingtay fainted on the House floor as proceedings paused. The House convenes at noon today.
Knox pushes Lincoln road project from White House to Gettysburg proposing 3,000,000 in spending. Presidential action seeks civil service reform and river boat regulation along with measures on armament limits and home rule for utilities.
A Senate bill would grant the Interstate Commerce Commission power to fix reasonable rates for DC public service companies including telephone electric light and gunsight firms and to curb unlawful discrimination. The measure, introduced by Senator Burkett Nebraska, sets enforcement rules and allows appeals to higher courts with limits on suspensive effects. It aims to curb confiscatory rates while preserving some agency leeway.
Treasury secretary's estimate to buy eight miles of railway from Fenissirenia to Washington Navy Yard totals 297,683 dollars. Letters indicate that Jeusvivanta road refused to bid, while Congress previously urged construction, as the old spur to the yard is set for transfer to allow freight access.
A New York event hosted by Johnson's manager included notable guests such as John Sharp Williams Clark Repro and Henry Sblivton with Fred B Lymn Cost Baul It Pere in attendance. The gathering featured a mock launch aligned with Governor John Johnson of Monaceti guiding the state party toward the Democratic presidential nomination.
Munyon's Cold Remedy relieves head throat and lungs almost immediately. It checks fevers stops discharges of the nose takes away all aches and pains caused by colds. It cures grip and obstinate cough and prevents pneumonia. Sold by all druggists 25c.
Senate interstate commerce committee will report on the Fulton bill before holidays. It authorizes suspension of tariffs and a study of advance freight rates as to reasonableness. Lumber dealers push the measure. Senator Multon accuses an attempt to sidetrack it. Committee to act next week.
Republicans seeking reforms in the House will meet tonight to push three demands. They want committee appointments shifted from the Speaker to a steering group, dedicate a week for calendar measures, and expand the rules committee from five to fifteen members. Gardner of Massachusetts will preside with Townsend, Hayes, Coypet, and Murdock among supporters.
A garbled article fragment discusses Fulton’s Renal Compound as claimed to aid kidney recovery, with references to casts in urinary sediment and alleged high recovery rates. It also reports Rev Philp Shredanovitch’s claim of a method to travel the world in 24 hours by standing above the Earth, seeking $100 for the invention.
District and House members introduced bills covering interstate rate regulation for public service firms in the District to prevent discrimination by utilities. Other measures seek drug testing, funding for the Lincoln Memorial Highway, river tug safety, weapon sale penalties, and a six month police widow’s salary for a Capitol officer.
The article details a tense leadership contest with Vice President leading a reform slate against Maddox aligned factions. It notes procedural stances, calls for party unity, and the involvement of state and local party figures in shaping the field and dates.
New York leaders organize to form an elite waterways association to push Congress for state needs in river and harbor improvements. A preliminary committee including Meney WHA Buffalo chair and regional figures from Albany Syracuse and New York City was named to present New York’s case to Congress.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a Virginia assembly meeting on river improvement and political organization. Names appear for committees, district representatives, and electors with references to Illinois and Vermont state actions, plus a Federal certificate of electors and state canvassing details.
A delegation of business leaders urged Congress to back the lakes to gulf waterway project during a recent convention. Speaker James and Senator Bryan led the push urging committee action while the delegation pressed for continued support and a favorable funding approach.
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