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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1908

Page

26

Culberson Attacks Cortelyou on Panama Bond Issue

In Senate, Culberson charges Secretary Cortelyou favored New York banks in Panama Canal bond dealings. He claims funds were misallocated and that bonds and certificates violated statute, with New York banks benefiting while outside banks faced reserve pressure. Hopkins defends Treasury policy and asserts full justification.

Texan New York Hopkins Treasury Senate Culberson Cortelyou New York City Calla Euperson Secretary of the Treasury Heaid Culbernon Aldrich Culterson Chicago

Oppose Grain Grading Bill Hearing Held by Senate

Representatives from the Baltimore Chamber of Commerce and the Commercial Exchange of Philadelphia urged against the McCumber grain grading bill. They warned the proposal could erode grain trade, arguing varied needs across regions and grain classes. Senator McCumber explained the measure.

McCumber Senate Committee On Agriculture Baltimore Clee England JC Emumey MrCumber

Gen C C Howard Honored by Senate for Retirement Rank

The Senate paused a bill yesterday to retire Gen. C. C. Howard as lieutenant general, recognizing his meritorious Civil War command of an army. The article notes the praise from Congressional testimony and suggests the public delay in honoring him had been unwarranted. It also contains advertisement-like medical language urging Hood's medicine as a cure-all.

Senate O . Howard Howard Congress

Senate action and nominations in condensed Congress report

Senate condensed report notes Culberson analysis of a currency stringency report and passage of the Alaska Yukon Seattle Exposition bill. Maj Gen Howard retired awarded lieutenant general rank and pay. Criminal code debate ongoing as Senate adjourns to Monday. Alabama Rep Clavo cites President, party indictment, and proof for conviction. Indian Appropriation bill discussed on its merits first time this week. House to meet at noon.

Senate Culberson Artelyot Oon Howard New House Clavto Alabama

Tariff Debate and Senate Powers Bill Filed

The Senate considers a resolution on maximum and minimum tariff duties to apply to all nations. Senator Beveridge proposes protecting rates by country. Senator Haron seeks limits on federal court injunctions with three judges ruling. A consular services investigation bill by Senator Nelson proposes redistricting and five thousand dollars for initial work. Senator Knox calls for naval chaplains at one per five hundred sailors and Marines.

Beveridge Haron Supreme Court Nelson Treasury State, and Commerce Tabor Knox United States Navy

Bill Stoppered by Senate Rule Dispute with Garfield

Secretary Garfield sent a bill ready for passage to the Senate but a new rule on department drafts halted its acceptance. The Vice President was about to lay the measure before the chamber when a clerk directed attention to the rule, delaying the communication. Senators viewed Garfield’s action as notable amid prior complaints about such submissions and the Senate’s push to curb their recount.

Garfield Senate Garfield Pusterfly Vicw

Money for good roads in House committee hearing

Director of Public Roads Logan W Page told the House Agriculture Committee that about 20 000 additional appropriation is sought to continue educational work already underway in various states The government cooperates with citizens supplying power and machinery to aid the road improvement effort across communities

House Committee On Agriculture Logan W Page

Panam Canal Vessel Bill Seeks United States Carriers

A joint resolution by Senator Trye proposes using U S owned or chartered ships to transport materials and supplies for Panam Canal construction. The canal commission would buy and operate vessels to carry workers and mail to the isthmus, with vessels also available for canal employees.

Trye Panam Canal Senate Committee On Commerce Vesada United States Tne Canal Commission

Senator Heyburn Seeks Info on Northern Pacific Negotiations

A resolution was introduced calling the President to disclose information about altered negotiations by the Northern Pacific Railway Company in taking over its property and placing a large share on it above actual cost. The President is asked to report whether any investigation into the company's acts has been made.

Heyburn Northern Pacffc Railway Company Senate

Delays in Brownsville Case and Nominations Sent to Senate

The Senate Committee on Military Affairs postponed further action on the Brownsville investigation due to several members being away. Senator Johnston of Alabama proposes an amendment to the Aldrich Bill affecting bank reserves. The President nominated Robert Q. Heaton for district IRS collector in Connecticut and George R. Grigsby for U S attorney for Alaska.

Senate Committee On Military Affairs Yesteriay Brownsville Foraker Scott Washington Aldrich Johnston Alabama A’drich Financial PA Inser Senate Robert Q. Heaton District of Connecticut George R. Grigsby United States District of Alaska

Clayton Attacks Republicans From House Floor

Democratic Representative Clayton of Alabama berated Republicans as two camps the reactionaries and the White House cuckoos, calling the President’s message an indictment of his own party and urging GOP unity to meet national demands. He mocked Speaker Payne and urged action on unemployment and the Indian appropriations bill, warning Democrats to heed warnings and support the President’s program.

White House Clayton Alabama Republican Party Democratic Party Washington Jefferson Abraham Lincoln Senate Payne Harse Boute Ulsnots Joe” Cannon Beutell Fairbanks Foraker Lere White Jiryan Carnegie Hall New York Bryan United States Johnson Kentucky Ushail Smith

Cold and Grip Cure Promises Quick Relief

A citywide notice promotes a Cold and Grip Cure claiming rapid relief from grip and colds. It urges prompt use and warns against home remedies, advertising the product as effective for nose and throat symptoms, fever, and fatigue, with a 25 cent vial price.

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Opposition to Ship Regulation by Congress Evident in Hearing

House Merchant Marine and Fisheries heard steamship interests oppose federal regulation of ship details. Norfolk’s H R Walker and others urged local inspectors handle decisions with appeal rights, citing General Slocum disaster and a crew English language requirement as contentious points.

House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries H. 2. Walker Old Dominion Steamsnippany Norfolk E. C. Kramer Great Lakes Congress East River New York Gouldeb Groulder Hte Walker

Child Labor Bill Up For Senate Consideration

The Gallinger measure regulating child labor in the District of Columbia is favorably reported by the Senate Committee on Education and Labor. The panel prefers the District government backed bill amid similar Lodge provisions and discusses Beveridge reforms and depositor relief for Breedman’s Savings. Senator Flint will notice the report.

Gallinger District of Columbia Senate Senate Committee On Education and Labor Dolliver Beveridge Tech ’Ed

Postal Employees Won’t Get Salary Increase This Year

Hearings on the post office appropriation bill were completed yesterday and it will be reported to the House next week. The bill carries about 220 million dollars for salaries, an increase of roughly 8 million over the current year’s sum.

Post-office DHE

Transfer Plan for Street Railways Heads to House

Washington district committee backs universal transfers on street car tickets sold at 6 for 2 cents and 2 cent fares. Measure aims to extend lines to Union Station area and North Capitol, with District Commissioners supervising railways and penalties for noncompliance. Speaker flanked for extended debate time.

Washington House District Committee Union Station

Dolliver school bill to be considered next week

The Dolliver school bill likely to be taken up by the Senate early next week as a delay in adjournment postponed action this week. A North Washington Citizens' Association resolution favors the bill with an amendment to appoint a director of education by the District Commissioners rather than the U S Commissioner of Education, a move received by House District Committee Chairman Staith.

Smith Arizona Hepburn Iowa Morse Wisconsin Indiana Carter Oklahoma Hall South Dakota Messrs McGuire Hackney Missouri Messrs. Smith California Mann Winds Dolliver Senate North Washington

Ames Bill Favored for District Militia Reorganization

The Ames bill to reorganize the district militia is expected to be favorably reported by the Toure Committee on Militia after a morning session where Gen. Harries and Cal Brett answered questions. The committee will resume consideration today and aims to report the bill with minimal changes, noting the need for National Guard reorganization while a separate national guard measure is investigated for constitutionality with respect to service outside the states.

Ames Toure Committee On Militia Harries Cal Brett District National Guard House Committee General National Guard Militia Committee National Guard

District Bills Introduced In Senate And House

The District measures addressed sidewalk snow removal and a proposed Indian Buffalo Hunt statue in Washington. Senator Gallinger moved on both, while Representative Smith faced an Interior dispute over a District indigent insane hospital. Garfield argues one hospital suffices. a separate asylum would be unnecessary.

House Senate Senator Gallinger Senator Galinger Washington Smith Secretary of the Interior Neurologica Garfield

Telephone report filed by Chesapeake and Potomac Company

The report presented to the House by vice president Flem. Bethel replaces the December estimate. Total earnings from telephones and real estate reach 1,149,253.08 with net earnings 125,205.13 and revenue balances 76,362.75. District capital receipts and note proceeds detailed. illegible lines mention laxatives and signatures.

Chesapeake and Potomac ‘Telephone Company Flem. Bethel Congress

Wotherspoon Nomination Delayed in Senate Action

The nomination of Lieut. Col. W W Wotherspoon for brigadier general failed to advance as senators Briggs and DiPont signaled further remarks against confirmation. Two out of town engagements prompted requests for delay beyond next week, blocking executive session action previously planned by Senator Warren.

W. W. Wotherspoon Senate Warren Briggs di Pont Ben-ator Warren

Anti Tobacco Trust Bill Introduced by Kentucky Congressman

Representative Kimball proposes an interstate anti trust measure banning transport of tobacco products by firms tied to trusts that fix raw material prices. Penalties include 2000 to 10000 dollars fines or one year imprisonment. Other actions include U S participation in 1922 Japan exposition and railroads convoy carriage rules and army rank seniority standard.

Kimball Kentucky Mr. Hayes California United States Tolar Japan Dalzell Permaylvania Beott Kansas

Caucus Postponed Amid White House Reception Mixup

House Republicans canceled a planned caucus after missing a White House reception for Congress. Col Pete Hepburn and aides called off the meeting and will reconvene tonight at 8 in the House hall to ratify state delegation selections for the Congressional Campaign Committee. Representative Peter Porter of the old Wad...

House White House Pete Hepburn House of Representatives Congress Cel. Hepburn Hovee Congressional Peter Porter Wadsworth Dstrict Congressional Campaign Committee

Acheson seeks pure water in Capitol rooms

Representative Acheson of Pennsylvania sponsors a temperance measure aimed at ending liquor traffic in the state by requiring all House committee rooms and related spaces to be supplied with pure natural spring water, opposing the new blind pig sale in the Capitol.

Acheson Pennsylvania Washington Capitol

President backs Confederate monument plan despite diary

Roosevelt endorses Arlington Confederate Monument effort led by Hilary Herbert and Faulkner, expressing deep sympathy and wishing success while noting personal inability to attend a lecture by Senator Taylor. Citizens may contribute via Wallace Streeter, bonded treasurer, at 162 Mon Toc Street Northwest. Franco Canadian treaty passes House with shoe industry objections. Kentucky senate election remains deadlocked with Beckham, Bradley, Blackburn, McCreary, Allen, and Wattergon receiving scattered votes.

Aiy Columbia Theater Taylor Tennessee Arlington Roosevelt Navy Hilary A. Herbert Faulkner West Virginia Arlington Confederate Monument Mr. Herbert Thoes Santiago The Monument Association Wallace Streeter Mon- Toc Street

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