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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1911
Page
9
The House debated amendments to law aimed at compelling foreign officials to come to Washington to take oath and vote on measures altering drug statutes and supporting legitimate children. A bill to regulate insurance practices in the District advanced with questions about travel for officials and the reach of new rules.
The House rejected the District insurance amendment as flawed and vowed careful action. MP Mann warned that requiring district organized firms only is too rigid and burdens travel for foreign firms. The measure, with defects noted, will be revisited when the next District day on the second Monday in January approaches.
The Senate considers a bill by Senator Cummins to allow appeals from circuit court dissolution cases in the tobacco dispute. Chief Justice White clarified that nonparties to a judgment have no right of appeal, as the measure moves toward broader access for affected interests.
Senate debate touched many issues from District water supply to naval academy reinstatement. Witnesses complained of discriminatory railroad rates toward Bethlehem Steel and other firms. Lorimer probe injections continued as House pensions, elections and appropriation actions moved forward with committee scrutiny and pending votes.
Ms Mae Marts in the Sacramento Post extols easy soft hair care. She advocates a simple rinse with a teaspoon of cleansing powder dissolved in hot water to remove dirt and dandruff, stimulate scalp tissues, and leave hair with quick drying, even texture and a charming natural luster.
President Boardman notes that the Board of Charities plans threaten the Central Dispensary and Emergency Hospital by seizing control of its administration and funding. The prestigious institution traces its growth since 1840, argues that government involvement would raise costs and reduce efficiency, and urges continued private support and local donations to maintain emergency services and patient care.
A report from the Board of Charities notes that the Emergency Hospital treat s nearly as many patients as five other District hospitals combined and urges local citizens to fund a building to ensure its future. An appeal accompanies the report, seeking $30,000 in subscriptions with $5,000 already promised.
Senate actions include Newlands resolution and Cummins bill on tobacco review by Supreme Court. Hadley report on railroad bonds. Burton oath proposal. adjournment at 3:30. House items cover railroad securities, DC legislation, treaty abrogation prompts, steel trust inquiry, pension debate, and Fayette County frauds hearing with election committee.
The record lists bills by Mr Gallinger and Mr McCumber covering incorporation of the University of the United States, transferring Washington aqueduct control to the District, strengthening police leave rules, funding court sums, criminal punishments for stolen property, wholesale drug purchases for institutions, and child support enforcement. It notes tax appropriations subcommittee actions and a House rejection of a foreign insurance change.
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