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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1908

Page

4

Attack on Aldrich Bill Favors Government Issue

A wide discussion centers on Aldrich Teller and Lodge proposals to back currency with railroad bonds while urging a central bank. Critics argue such moves favor the East, threaten southern and western interests, and expand federal control over money and banking. The debate touches national banks powers, coinage, and potential shifts in Supreme Court and political alignments.

Aldrich Teller Lodge Questior Danton Matey Posten Roth Larkin Business Tle

Aldrich bill cited as basis for currency issue plan

A fragment notes Aldrich bill proposals affecting officers and employees amid exchange stake actions. Mentions government framing, currency issuance, and potential alignment with financial changes.

Congress Condensed Senate Session Ends Before Noon

The third set of questions in the Senate debate focused on paper issuance by the government. Senator Clas of Georgia condemned the session as the Senate adjourned after discussing a customs bill and executive procedures. Assistant secretaries’ salaries were cut, and the House stalled until noon.

Clas Georgia Allie Senate

Aldrich emergency currency condemned by merchants group

The Merchants Association of New York through its bankruptcy commission condemns the Aldrich emergency currency relief measures. A substitute form is being crafted for consideration and will be circulated to over 2000 merchant, small manufacturer, and manufacturing associations nationwide.

Doria Pics New York Merchants’ Association Wmerchants Association of New York Commisarn Cormmnercia Daw Kag Aldrich Init Lefeng Senate Pheoloyec Gems Therfor Iive Anerchants Mankere

No Currency Commission Proposal At Texas Meeting

The article reports on a proposed currency commission to study currency questions. Members include Burgess of Texas Teverin Wissichhusetts and Hill of fon treet. A bill was set to be taken up Monday for consideration with a view to reporting back.

Vesterdus Tablet Texas Teverin Wissichhusetts

Senator Aldrich Speech on Currency Reform

The speech argues for Aldrich currency reform, warning against idealized central banking. It stresses incremental steps, endorses a bill to stabilize the monetary system, and says reform must avoid destabilizing risks while protecting the public.

Hearing on Culberson car bill highlights freight car shortages

Judge Cowan of Texas argues railroads gave disastrous service to shippers and managers, urging swift action. Senate Interstate Commerce Committee hears witnesses including E. Pryor of the Cattle Raisers Association and W. Merchant of Texas as they examine rules to force railroads to supply cars promptly and address equipment shortages amid rising demand.

Judge Cowan Texas M Rate Legislation Senate Committee On Culberson Sm Tn Judge & H Cowin Tear Waco Wis Rong Yelts Eni LT Pryor Thke Cattle Raasers Association Murdo Waccens Cavim Raft Ducer Cowan Avery Shippe Uns C Bilfers Jielge Cowan Culherson Smith Ganarmiseian Gia

Knox Pittsburg speech printed as Senate document

Unanimous Senate vote to print Senator Knoxs Pittsburg chamber of commerce banquet speech as Senate document. The speech advocates large scale internal improvements on the Willamette River and calls for cost surveys and a resolution referred to the Committee on Commerce. Thousands of copies will be published for distribution by Senators and Members.

Buiton Oregon Know Chamber of Commerce Pittsburg Senate Mrnox Pulten Willamette River Willamette Halls Ahatai Deetof Hao Committee On Commerce Knoxs Pitteburg

Hundley In His Own Defense Before Senate Panel

Alabama judge Hundley testified before a Senate subcommittee examining his confirmation. He defended his qualifications and noted the Supreme Court of Alabama endorsement and substantial Alabama Bar support amid questions over political shift on the silver issue.

Hundley Alabama Senate United States Juden O Senate Committee Hanes Kien Ferndh Henricrite Ite Marean Supreme Court For Alabama Bar

Amended Gambling Bill Heads to Congress for Action

The Corporation Counsel returns an amended bill to bar betting, bookmaking, and pooling in the District. It targets individuals and firms, with penalties from 30 to 90 days imprisonment or fines from 700 to 700 for each violation, and extends to owners lessees or agents on race course premises.

E H Thomas Macfarland Congress House District of Columbia Woose

Harriman to Answer Stock Question in Court Order

In a circuit court order, Henry Harriman and Otto H. Kahn of Kuhn Loeb are to respond to Interstate Commerce Commission questions about Union Pacific Illinois Central and New York Central holdings. The questions probe stock ownership, acquisitions, and aims to sell to Talon Pacific, with timing and amounts specified.

Union Pacific Illinois Central New York Central Otto H. Kahn Kuhn, Loeb & Co Washington Post Dew Lerk Hough Tiited States Snes FH Harriman Otto H Kahn Banking Uim Kuhn Loeb & Co Interstate Commerce Commission Larriman Union Pacife Cormpany Gilram Rogers Mr Friel Ulta Valen Pavitt Ste Ie Union Pault Kuba Toeb & To Lion Talon Pacific Shnewetecka New York Sentral Kahn I. C Toe Union Parife Itulmas Dompan Union Paeifle Harriman Rogers Stillman Harrinan Valde Southern Pacific

Buffalo Fire Causes 280000 Dollar Loss at Plant

A blaze at the Comer Gathographing Company in Buffalo today damaged the plant, its press department, and adjoining facilities. Estimated losses reach 280000 dollars, with the main building and equipment sustaining substantial damage.

Buffalo N Comer Gathographing Buffalo Evening Times

Hearings on Liquor Traffic Begin Today

The Senate Judiciary Committee plans hearings on bills related to liquor shipments under the interstate commerce amendment. Senators and members may express views daily through the 23rd, with final statements after. Gompers of the American Federation of Labor will be invited to speak at the session.

Gompers Taher

US Experts For Farms Plan Experimental Units

Representative Scott of Kansas proposes 100 experimental farms across four Western states to boost pork chops production. He calls for funding by farmers themselves, managed under Department of Agriculture experts, with no extra appropriation required.

United States Scott Kansas Wt Sratt

Old Clerks Defended in Fight Over Dismissal Powers

The House debates a provision granting chiefs of departments near unlimited power to dismiss clerks deemed incapacitated. Democrats and Republicans protest against firing faithful long-serving government workers. Advocates warn the measure could empower friends and push many aging employees from service, while opponents urge humane treatment and proper retirements. The Appropriations Committee defends limited increases and warns the bill may fail on a point of order, with further votes expected today.

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Representative Crumpacker Seeks Higher Mileage Cut

Representative Crumpacker of Indiana tried to reduce congressional mileage from 20 to 19 cents a mile. The attempt was blocked by a point of order raised by Mr Paga leigh of California. Crumpacker argued 19 cents cannot be defended. he noted travel costs and added the matter could inflame debate on the legislative appropriation bill. The chair sustained the point of order, leaving the existing rate intact.

Crumpacer Indiana Congress Paglehight California Crom Sacker Washington Committee On Appropriations Henors Englebricht

Mines and Mining Committee Hears Wilson on Disaster Commission

The House Committee on Mines and Mining heard Representative Wilson of Pennsylvania push a resolution to appoint a nine member commission with three engineers three miners three mine owners and three lawyers to study recent mine disasters. Action postponed until after a miners meeting in Indianapolis on February 29. Texas and Pacific Dividend: New York Feb 14 directors declare a 2 1/2 percent dividend.

House Committee On Mines and Mining Texas and Pacific New York Texas and Pacific Railway Company

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