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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1910
Page
9
A heated merchant marine bill debate pits Humphrey allies against opponents amid demands for amendments. Representative Wie, Himes, and Haine oppose rapid action while Dougherty and Loomis urge restraint as party factions clash over subsidized shipping policy and executive session outcomes.
A lengthy report discusses major express firms and railroad lines shaping U S transport power. It notes consolidation into a few companies, forest service influence, and anticipated votes in Congress on a railroad bill. Names and specifics appear alongside broader references to policy battles and industry control.
Senate debates on postal savings and food cost investigations end without final vote. Alaska bill sent back. cabinet authority questioned. Agricultural appropriation around 18.5 million approved after committee reviews. Administration ship subsidy bill moves. House adjourns at 4:49 pm after lengthy day.
Bills introduced by Mr Burkett seek to limit to eight hours the workday for all labor in the District of Columbia and authorize the commissioners to reject proposals employing workers beyond daily limits. Mr Penrose proposes 30 working days of paid leave each year for all Navy Yard and related facility employees, regardless of pay type.
A list of political figures and representatives appears in a Washington briefing dated Thursday February 3. Names include Atoma General WItKER HAM, Senators Dirket of Nebrache and Depew of New York, Jones of Washington, Lorimer and Clarke, plus Representatives Dwight, Steenereson, Difkemat, Austin, Foster, McGuire, Gufrneey, Oicott, Henryet, Small, Riadall, and others. The note references relations to Tennessee, Vermont, Oklahoma, Maine, New York, and Michigan with various party or committee mentions. It ends with a report line about United States matters to China.
The cabinet will decide the surgeon general nominee to succeed Admiral Rixey, who has served since February 190. Two candidates, Medical Inspector Henry G Peyet of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery and Surgeon Charles PF Stokes of the Naval Academy in this city, are backed by Secretary Aleyel and Senator Perkins, with Dr Bever supported by Senior Hale.
It was announced that John A Merritt of Lockwut would be reappointed as collector of customs at Mig Falla by President Taft. The commission was sent to the Senate with a fox das for approval.
President Taft discussed keeping corporate tax data confidential with Attorney General Wickersham and Secretary MacVeagh, resisting public disclosure of assessment amounts. Treasury official Hilles urged to remain in Oklahoma, while Taft told delegates he supports Arkansas drainage bond plans and may back open water power sites with Interior input.
A car owned by Wade Atkinson smashed into a lamp post at the intersection of Fifteenth and Fourteenth streets after a misfired clutch sent the vehicle speeding through a quiet neighborhood. The impact toppled the post, released fumes, and drew police attention all night until nine the next morning. Dr Atkinson offered a $100 reward for the responsible party.
A shoe maker who died suddenly Tuesday morning will be honored at 11 o clock in the Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart. Father Bishoff of the Church of Calitom officiates with Father McGee of Samed Kenrt Ghurety and Father Mackin of St Pauls assisting.
The Church of Epiphany Mens Club reports a unnamed philanthropist has donated $50,000 for a parish hall to be built behind the church. The hall will resemble a YMHA style facility with lecture rooms a gymnasium and reading rooms to form a new young men’s club. Architects invited plans to be ready for use by early fall. parish traces to 1842 with wartime hospital service and later alterations.
North of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi major railroads and forwarding agencies near to the Ohio River head into the final Supreme Court stage over discriminating against mixed carload shipments. The dispute stems from anti discrimination cases after the Interstate Commerce Commission split on allowing unified carload sales.
New York markets show eggs dropping while most imports gain price. Beef and lamb demand increases with higher wholesale beet and shin rend prices. West Side butchers raise quotes. Jersey plants under county surveillance amid beef trust inquiry. Federal grand jury hears testimony from former packing official amid prosecutor denials.
Pittsburg women meeting with hundreds of delegates formed the Housekeepers Cooperative to buy directly from farmers and producers. They accuse merchants of short weights and price hikes and plan to establish cooperative stocks and producer sales with a fixed minimal profit to cover expenses. Mrs H. S. Lydch, wife of an assistant United States attorney, and Mrs John Flannery and Mrs J. H. Briker were named to draft organization plans.
A sick woman recalls total loss of appetite and sleep. After trying the product twice, she reports improved appetite and sound sleep. The testimonial cites Garsatabs in liquid or tablet form with 190 doses priced at $1.00.
Representative Samuel W Smith announced an investigation into Washington robberies and thefts. He planned to visit police superintendent Maj Sylvester to seek aid and consider new measures to stop depredations. The article cites past cases, including Pontisend, and notes January petty larceny counts and grand jury actions.
Senator cmurman reports the Interoceane canal committee favored the Vann Ball bill, passed by the House, to provide a new form of government for the Panama Canal Zone. It would appoint a canal director with engineering skill and abolish the current canal commission for canal completion.
Readouts show a Western storm affecting Washington from February 1 to 3 with snow and rain in the Midwest and Ohio Valley. Temperatures to fall across the Southeast and limits on precipitation elsewhere. Friday through Saturday look fair with variable winds along New England and Atlantic coasts.
Senator Stephenson of Wikcouain Airel reviewed Gertrude Wayne, a Holstein cow, noting seven days of milk output totaling 13 pounds with butter above 26 pounds and a top day near 96 pounds of milk and 49 pounds of butter. Wisconsin experts verified the figures as he weighs Gertrude against Mool and other bovines for a butter showdown.
Father Walker Caughy longtime pastor of St Stephen's Catholic Church Baltimore died Wednesday after a prolonged illness. A solemn pontifical mass of requiem will be held at 10 tomorrow with Washington clergy guarding the bier. He was 14 years in charge at St Stephen's and is survived by his mother two sisters and a son who lived in Italy. Cardinal Gibbons sent word of condolence and regret.
A Washington court suspended a boy's sentence after agreeing to medical treatment for criminal tendencies. Dr Sthinap would provide free therapy with no operation needed, pending consent from the boy's father. Dr Schlapp from Cornell Medical School coordinates with the children society to implement the plan aiming to improve physical condition and prevent further issues.
A federal move led by Attorney General W. H. Wickersham directs prosecution strategy against central revenue law violations. Stubbs and others urge enforcement to deter compromising payments and seek convictions and penalties under internal revenue statutes.
A public notice outlines staff appointments and postings for government roles across multiple cities including Richmond, Norfolk, Roanoke, Newport News, Lynchburg, Waynesboro, and Norfolk. Names such as Alexander Hamilton, Lucius Gregory Chase, John McMAbidon, and George J Seay appear among officials with new duties, transfers, or resignations.
Special to The Teashington Post reports meteorites from Peary’s Arctic expedition were gifted to Mrs Beary and later sold to a museum. The item notes the sale was facilitated by a reliable neighbor and linked to the American National History periodical. A separate pamphlet criticizes “instisloe” and Christmas fraud claims, naming officials and accusing political figures of damage to trees in the South and Southwest, including Texas.
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