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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1907
Page
22
Congress faces a tight schedule as appropriation bills dominate the session. Opposition to new laws remains high, with criticism of Secretary Hitchcock growing. The Indian bill and military appropriations prompt debate, while the Rivers and Harbors and naval measures spark further contention.
Representative A R Webber urged a large Central Union meeting to oppose liquor abuses and support prohibition. He argued liquor costs tax dollars and harms homes, citing police, courts, workhouse, jail, and asylum expenses, and urged Congress to act before further harm spreads.
The steam yacht Virginia carrying Prof. A Agassiz and expedition sails from South Brooklyn toward Jamaica for seismic disturbance studies, deep sea sounding, and ocean temperatures. After Charleston it will visit San Juan Porto Rico St Thomas and proceed to inspect leeward and windward islands over three months.
President Roosevelt rode a Sunday horseback outing in the northwestern Washington suburb with Douglas Robinson, his brother in law and a guest at the White House. No callers visited the White House that day.
Edward Ward Carmack avoided expulsion while at Webb's school in Cullomacke Tennessee, earning class orator honors. The strict Prof Webb threatened to expel him, yet Carmack delivered an impromptu speech at graduation, impressing the room and earning a diploma. Carmack notes momentary inspiration guides his speeches.
A Fifty third Congress inquiry into cotton futures finds deals de moralizing and obstructive to trade. The report notes that actual delivery was not contemplated and that New York and New Orleans exchanges wield sweeping control over grades storage and prices. It calls futures a form of gambling and warns of market manipulation by a wealthy oligarchy. The analysis argues that price should be set by supply and demand and urges tighter regulation.
A historical discussion critiques futures contracts and indemnities as a form of gambling on future prices. It argues these arrangements insurance only against price fluctuations, not losses to property, and suggests they depress prices temporarily while sometimes spiking them, asserting Congress has power and duty to abolish them.
The postal commission's report to curtail second class mail privileges faces strong protests as it would cut many periodicals and affect big daily papers. Chairman Overstreet said no effort will be made to pass the measure now, though two features will be included in the general post office appropriation bill: six months of mail weighing and a broad congressional probe into Post Office Department business methods.
The Bureau of American Republics announces Columbia University will send Dr William R Shepherd professor of history to major South American capitals next summer. The aim is to foster personal ties with leaders and to promote U.S. educational resources, potentially inviting Latin American scholars to the United States.
Rev Henry N Couden House of Representatives chaplain told Grace Methodist Church Men’s Club that God’s work will never be finished without help from men. He recalled his own blindness and chosen path in ministry, noting how funerals once drew him into service.
The Interstate Commerce Commission explains that Hank s and Harriman both from Boston were not on the payroll now after months of work under President Roosevelt to prove that railroad rates could be materially reduced. The forthcoming report to the Culberson resolution will show their dismissal from the commission payroll and include a critical letter from the President about Hank s. The report also defends the Commission's statistical work of Prof. Henry C. Adams and notes the President's satisfaction with the commission's overall efforts.
Since October a Potomac Post committee and post members have urged contributions for a monument to Mrs Mero L Tanner wife of Corporal James Tanner who died in 1906 in an auto crash at Helena Montana She was a leading Washington charity figure and president of many associations Money raised so far is just enough for a simple shaft with hopes for more to finance a worthy memorial.
New York February 3 The War Department has ordered Gen Grant to wipe out the record set by Companies L and M of the Fifth Infantry for target practice at Platteburg Barracks. Irregularities in scoring prompted deducting future pay raises for marksmen. A private and others face penalties amid alleged mercenary motives. The Ohio at Hampton Roads Norfolk Virginia February 2 The battle ship arrived in Hampton Roads today. The Educational Contract is open to everyone.
Cortelyou signals a thorough overhaul of the Treasury after taking office while fully reorganizing the postal service in his previous role. Arthur H. Statter temporarily fills Charlies Hallam Keep’s vacancy. Frank H. Hitchcock may accept the Assistant Secretary post. James B. Reynolds will stay as Assistant Secretary in charge of customs. John H. Edwards’s future is uncertain. Top Treasury posts are described as filled by highly able men and will be invited to remain.
A middle aged man entered the White House yesterday afternoon claiming to carry a crucial complaint to President Roosevelt. After persuasion he agreed to deliver a message via a patrol box. He identified himself as Andrew Ruse, a Baltimore blacksmith, and was sent to the First precinct for examination to determine his sanity.
A long OCR produced roster lists numerous guests staying at major hotels in Baltimore Boston Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond California Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New York state North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island plus foreign entries. Names include Bohafer Rovee Hall Carretee Metropolis Eckhartt Moran Brent Hala Thompson Hedgen Kirk Stow and wife and many others with affiliations to Metropolitan Ebbit Regent St. James National Willard Shoreham Riggs and more. The item reads as a traveler guest directory rather than a narrative report.
Rumors say Honduran troops invaded Nicaraguan soil near the border after pursuing Honduran rebels. Nicaraguan forces repelled the invaders and reported killings and robberies. President Zelaya seeks indemnity while Honduras offers arbitration in Salvador court. Public anger over the incursions swells across Nicaragua.
The Merchant Tailors' National Protective Association of America begins its fourth annual convention in this city with 160 delegates expected. Key events include a 9 19 am to 3 pm exhibit of garments, talks on legal dress reform, tariff and legislation reports, officer elections Thursday, and a Thursday night ball at the Arlington. President Roosevelt will host delegates at the White House at 2 30 pm.
Fire scorched the Thomas Kell Gall Company plant in Cincinnati causing extensive damage to nearby houses. The loss is placed at 815,000 dollars. Another blaze consumed The Day and Night Tobacco Company's plant with a loss estimated at 385,000 dollars.
Scientific analysis shows digestion requires pepsia, ferments, and hydrochloric acid. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets supply natural digestive elements to weak stomachs and intestines, stimulate gastric glands, and restore normal function. They are marketed as safe, effective, and helpful for indigestion and related ailments.
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