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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1908

Page

22

Foraker Replies to President Over Ohio Patronage Row

Senator Foraker delivers a detailed response to the Presidents patronage policy as applied in Ohio, presenting letters from Bryson and other testimony to argue that reappointments were influenced by partisan considerations. He cites a Athens postmaster appointment and the Bryson letters as evidence, and defends his stance against charges of improper influence in national politics.

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Bryson postmaster case shows President's and Foraker clash

Senator Foraker debated with Postmaster General Meyer over Bryson's Athens post. Meyer recounted that the President had directed Bryson's nomination after finding corruption charges unfounded, insisting he supported free expression of political views. Bryson's letter to Douglas argued he acted to defend public service merit and independence from partisan pressure, while Douglas read correspondence linking the President to the appointment and defended the President's fairness and broad-minded patronage.

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Depew Praises Gortelyou For Panic Action At Treasury

Senator Depew defended Secretary of the Treasury George B. Cortelyou against Culberson’s charge. He credited Cortelyou with handling deposits during the panic, aided by JP Morgan, to stabilize New York banks and prevent broader collapse. Depew argued this swift move, supported by banker partners, saved the country from crisis.

Depew Senate Culbersof Secretary of the Treasury New York City Getlon Treasury Pierpont Morrun Kew York Morgan New York Depey Secretary of the ‘Treasury Hs Wise

Severe attack cured by Father John's Medicine

Miss Ellen McCormick of Fall River Mass is recovering from a severe grip and pleurisy. She used Father John's Medicine and claims it cured her grip and throat and lung troubles. Describes it as a splendid remedy and grand body builder.

John Ellen McCormick Orange Street Father Johns Miss McCormick

Post Office Reform Plan Urges Strong Directorship

A presidential appointee would helm the Post Office under a new plan from a postal commission. The report calls for centralized bookkeeping, district offices, merit promotions, and a cabinet level Postmaster General to steer policy, with safeguards to cut duplication and curb rising costs.

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Deficiency Bill Reported After Conference

Urgent deficiency bill moved to the Senate after conference with three Senate amendments. Conferees Allison Thue Teller and Tiwney Vreeland Livingston to meet morning to resolve remaining items. District items include $14,200 for furnishing the municipal building and $4,580 for indigent patient care at Columbia Hospital.

Senate de Adency House Allison Thue Teller Tiwney Vreeland Livvngston United States District of Columbia Hyde Dimond Benson and Schneller Treasury Conferces Columbia Hospital Board of Charities

Officers Doing Sea Duty Reflect Navy Staffing Status

Secretary Metcalf sent to the Senate a statement refuting claims of social pull and soft berths among officers. Figures dated July 7, 1901 and January 1, 1908 show line and staff officers afloat and ashore, with percentages and active lists in Washington. Treasury reports note hall of records site receipts and Post Office annex site disbursements and balances.

Metcalf Senate Washington Varous Navy Yards Hall of Records Secretary of the Treasury Congress Port Office Post Office

Pension Bureau to Install Card Divider System

Secretary Garfled of the Interior Department sent to Congress a recommendation to set aside $1,000 from the $9,090 appropriation for pension case investigations to commence the installation of a card divider system in the Pension Bureau, replacing worn out record books in use.

Garfled Interior Department Congress Pension Bureau

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