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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1909
Page
37
The article reports a heated floor debate over an appointment viewed as unauthorized. Representative Lever denounces the move as interference with the Bureau of Chemistry, urging Congress to protect appropriations and fiscal controls.
Fragmentary OCR text references House spending totals and governance aims, mentions institutions and individuals, but lacks coherent events or concrete outcomes. The readable terms include committee or house actions, spending figures, and references to roles such as governors and members, without a complete narrative.
Unclear OCR text outlines a proposal to equalize officer ranks at retirement. The committee reports to the Senate, aiming to adjust benefits affecting policy and retirement terms. The exact details and scope remain uncertain due to fragmented wording.
A murky transcript records opposition to a salary raise. The discussion references a Solicitor, a point of order, and adjournment as the board considers pay for a director amid unclear names and roles.
Judge Magoon, former head of Cuba’s provisional government, urged as a potential high official in Taft’s administration while praising Cuba’s stability and progress under Gomez. He declined to confirm any specific post, saying he does not know. Reports note Cuban peace and economic growth, with Magoon forecasting strong prospects if governance remains steady.
A House merchant marine and fisheries committee plans to report a bill tomorrow requiring ocean going passenger ships to carry wireless telegraph apparatus. Representative Burke of Pennsylvania backs the measure, citing safety after the Republic wreck, while opposing international mandates. The bill may be amended to broaden scope, with costs estimated around 1000 per vessel.
Belasco Theater presents Julia Marlowe in The Goddess of Reason a revolutionary era tale with songs and riots. production features grand spectacle and a dramatic love triangle with a bewitching onstage troupe. Also on bill Lady Frederick at National Theater with Ethel Barrymore in a witty backstage comedy about debt and romance.
Senator Scott proposes 6400 for chemical appliances in suburban District schools while an 8400 allotment for chemical wire appliances is debated. A memorial from the Georgetown Visitation Convent alumnae opposes street cuts through the grounds. House judiciary favors parole for juvenile offenders at the National Training School for Boys. Representative Caulfield wins passage of a pension plan for federal judges aged 70 with ten years service, limiting quick circuit judge retirements. An amendment to the sundry civil funds seeks 200000 for a Brussels 1910 universal exhibition participation.
A Freeville New York resident, Mrs FT Orton, describes weakness after La Grippe and credits Dr Miles' nervine and Miles' tonic as restoring vitality. The note warns the illness weakens the body, inviting later disease, and advises convalescence with Dr Miles products.
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