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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1910
Page
11
Amid a heated session the House debated the appointment of Black enumerators, following a letter attributed to Mr Crow praising a orator. The discussion veered into civil rights, party lines, and calls for penalties, with references to Kentucky and New York figures and looming legislation on census duties.
A flurry of bills passed and debated including arms spending 3102 000 99 and a postal savings bank bill. The Panama Canal tax and land conservation measures were discussed while nominations for Treasury posts were delayed. The census law amendment and Negro enumerator controversy sparked partisan clashes as the House adjourned to meet again at noon.
Secretary Ballinger Fred Dennet commissioner H H Schwaarts and staff will hire counsel to appear before the Ballinger Panchot committee as the investigation proceeds. Earlier the secretary and associates preferred to be unrepresented, but cross examination of Mr Glavis prompted counsel for the defense. Senator Paynter’s vacancy was filled by WF Pricell of South Dakota.
The committee on Finance yesterday ordered a favorable report on nominations for Curtis and Cabell after disciplining them for weeks of delay. Curtis’s nomination by Secretary MacVeagh faced committee objections over qualifications, while Cabell’s confirmation was stalled due to an interview in which he stated his office would run without congressional interference.
Senate receives a flood of petitions from across states opposing the Johnston bill for Sunday observance in the District of Columbia. Petitioners call the measure unconstitutional and un American and warn it would fuse church and state, bringing evils in its wake.
President and Mrs Roosevelt attended a Metropolitan Opera performance at the Lyric in Baltimore with a large audience. Guests included J G Sphatter of Chicago, Capt. Archibald, and Miss Florence Ingram. The president praised the production and pledged to attend future shows before returning to Washington on a special train arriving at 10:02 AM.
Rashville Tenn February 2 Attorney General Gates opposes a new trial for Col D B and Robin Cooper, convicted of murdering former orator EW Carmack. He stresses case mysteries, including a revolver in Carmack’s coat pocket and a scabbard later found, plus questions about how wound exit and clothing were handled.
In Washington Judge Alfred Coxe declines the Taft administration offer to preside over the new Federal customs court. He will resume his seat on the United States circuit court of appeals. Congress debates salaries as a factor in the decision and a House plan proposes a seven member commission on fine arts for DC monuments. An extension of trolley tracks and a proposed Army cadet corps increase at West Point are also discussed.
Mr McCall presents bill to authorize the President to appoint seven artistes of repute as a commission of fine arts to supervise the location and execution of statues in the District of Columbia. Mr Smith proposes extending the City and Suburban Railway of Washington.
A fragmented list shows officials and representatives from multiple states with numerous OCR errors. The names include cabinet members and legislators such as secretary roles, senators, governors, and Pittsburgh figures, though many spellings are garbled. The piece reads like a snapshot of a congressional or White House roster.
Washington Post report from San Juan Puerto Rico notes Hoyt attorney general failed to pay for the United States. He will testify before the joint commission on the Pinechet Ballinger investigation. Luis Munoz Rivera Cayetano Col, on the same steamer, appear before the committee on naval affairs to offer amendments to the Porter act. Hoyt’s name is linked to the case by Lowes R Glavia on the first day of the investigation. Glavig says he discussed coal land law with Assistant Secretary Pierce and consulted Hoyt who arranged for an interview with the Attorney General.
Grand jury in New York and Jersey City examines 100000 pounds of poultry and 2000 eggs per person in the city’s area stored since April at Union Terminal Company cold storage. Prosecutor Garwin probes conspiracy to curb prices as federal inquiry targets big meat packers and the National Packing Company documents.
In Columbus the Ohio House, by viva voce vote, agreed to reconsider its approval of a bill to appropriate funds for a foodstuffs price investigation committee. An amendment cut the appropriation from 95 000 to 32 600, and the bill was passed with both parties supporting the reconsideration and updated measure.
Prof William L Phelps of Yale University warns in a Dew Haven lecture that rising prices are caused by an influx of gold and that without immediate policy change a business panic possibly as severe as the 187? crisis will follow. He argues that higher interest rates alone cannot stop speculation and would bring other consequences.
Trenton Ga Feb 2 officials say State 9 interests back efforts to shut the Cureton distillery at Rising Farm amid clashes with Federal authorities. Judge A White arrived and opened a preliminary hearing for United States Storekeeper and Gauger Ben Thompson, arrested yesterday. Thompson is held on a $500 bond in Dade county court as the court asserts collectors and others aiding whisky manufacture in Georgia violate the mobilization law.
Senate public lands committee agreed on a bill to empower the President to withdraw public lands for conservation and keep withdrawals in force until revoked by him or Congress. The plan cuts the Secretary of the Interior from withdrawal authority and faces three factional views among senators, with Clark and Heyburn opposing executive withdrawal power and pushing for Congressional control.
The river and harbor appropriation bill, expected for House report yesterday, may not be finished until next week. Estimates show a direct appropriation of 36 000 100 and total expenditures around 600 000 100 over years. Also, a favorable report on a Senate bill for an additional U.S. judge in the Northern Mississippi district was ordered by the committee. A deadlock end remains distant in the Jackson senatorial caucus with ballot totals showing no decisive break.
Mas Annie Fox a lively 7 S years and George Saunders Jr plan to marry in Washington after elopement rumors. Saunders’ sons oppose the match, prompting the venture as Bath contemplates returning to Richmond after the ceremony. Fox, a popular spinster, is well known in Washington. the announcement astonished local residents.
Ground hog prognostication issued at noon by Burgess Freese in Punxsutawney. Shadow sighted indicating blustery weather until St Patrick’s Day. Forecast calls for six weeks more winter with dates urging pruning and planting actions and signaling robins and swallows arriving in late February.
In Newark a husband testifies his wife married him out of spite to "show up" neighborhood rivals. He claims domestic life was unhappy and that his wife locked him out, while she faces a separate charge. The court hearing centers on disputes over home access and marital tensions.
Army orders list leavers and promotions across multiple units including cavalry and artillery. Capt Castner oversees construction work in Honolulu while others face exams or disqualification. A board reviews candidates for the Military Academy at West Point and assigns visiting duties to various officers, with travel to Oregon and Ontario noted amid broader postings. Traitors mentioned.
US Navy orders assignRear Admiral Haver and officers to commands in California and South Carolina while retirements are announced for several captains and chief engineers. Vessel movements include Dixies and other ships arriving or sailing from San Juan, Bocas del Toro, Litt Corn Foland, and Port Li Rom, with various destinations and quick redeployments.
New York report states Minnie Kodch left her husband Henry Knoch and their dogs as heirs in a poorly legible will filed today. A $10,000 trust fund provides income for the dogs, with an equal sum to the husband if the dogs die. Mrs Knoch also leaves $3890 to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
A 60 cent package of Diapepsin is advertised as a quick cure for dyspepsia gas and indigestion. The ad claims it digests all food, promotes appetite and leaves the digestive system clean. It warns that many will become Diapepsin crank enthusiasts but promises lasting stomach relief.
A brief grocery notice highlights discounts on Yauart fancy cranberries and course hominy with bulk pricing in the posted sale. The listing also notes reduced prices on two cans of herring boe, offering quick refreshment options for shoppers.
State Department announced a likely tariff agreement with Germany after talks among German ambassador officials tariff board chiefs and the bureau of foreign relations. Funeral services for Mrs Kate G Shoemaker wife of Iowa shoemaker will be held at Sacred Heart Church with burial in Rock Creek Cemetery.
The Washington Alexandria Mount Vernon Pallway Company presented its report for the year ending 1909. The paid in capital is 150000 dollars. Funded debt totals 3410000 dollars and floating debt 1069489 dollars. Dividends paid amounted to 30090 dollars. Ten accidents occurred on the line with one fatality. Washingtons farewell will be read in the Senate on February 22 by Chauncey M Depew. Depew was designated by Vice President Sherman to perform this function of patrons.
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