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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1909
Page
9
A garbled OCR item references interstate travel, a nine-member group, a Louisiana purchase matter, and a committee on education or travel in Russia. Readable fragments suggest discussions of bids, funds, and regulatory steps without clear dates or names.
Government leaders report nominations of diplomatic officials sent to the Senate for confirmation. A committee will review the nominees and invite participation from allied powers as part of a larger effort. The plan includes a ceremonial celebration tied to transatlantic diplomacy and wartime solidarity.
Congress debated naval appropriations and a plan to keep half the fleet in Pacific waters. The Senate fixed battleship tonnage, Lodge urged separate sale, and Dixon attacked naval budget methods. The House passed Indian appropriation and wireless telegraphy bills, with ocean liner and interstate commerce measures advancing before an afternoon recess.
Representative Sulzer of New York spoke during debate on the Indian appropriation bill urging removal of the wreck of the Mine near Havana harbor. He argued the public memory must not forget the shipwreck and pressed the secretary of war to remove it. efforts to obtain attention from committees and authorities were noted as unsuccessful.
The House introduced a wireless telegraphy measure mandating all ocean sailing ships carry relays or tied devices, with penalties up to either a fixed sum or imprisonment. Debate centers on cost of installation and maintenance, and who should bear it, while Senate committee leaders hint at further consideration in the current session.
A garbled excerpt describes tension in the House as Mr Slayden faces a tense moment with the Tennessee representative. The scene shows elements of debate and a potential interruption, with mentions of Mr Canes and reactions from onlookers. The passage conveys the charged atmosphere of a floor dispute and a near clash of rhetoric.
A bill proposed by Representative Greene of Massachusetts seeks a ship subsidy scheme with payments tied to vessel tonnage. The measure, backed by Senator Taft and others, aims to compensate U S registered ships at a per ten gross ton rate, with caps on payments and yearly limits.
Amid rumors of resignation Frye insists he will not quit and says he does not know how a death or dire consequence could occur to him. The remark comes as speculation circulates among senators and staff.
The House adopted a plan to perpetuate February 15 as a suspension day to avoid delays and to speed passage of measures. An Indian appropriation bill of 11,371,400 was approved. Additional judgeships were created in Western Pennsylvania, Western District of Washington, and Southern District of New York, with revisions to the interstate commerce law and agriculture quarantine provisions.
A military board case centers on Army officer Tucker Mbs Logan and his wife Mrs Mary Logan Tucker, daughter of a Civil War general. Testimony from Mrs Tucker and her mother is expected as the board weighs a pension outcome amid claims the officer is disabled and underweight, with allegations of dissipations and attempted influence.
An eight year old, Donald Letz, was knocked down and run over by a Tittlefield & Al express wagon driven by Joseph Yeaternegro near Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The boy suffered a compound left leg fracture and was treated at home by Dr. H. M. Bron. The driver was arrested. In other items, the House committee backed Denby bill to curb Red Cross insignia use for commerce and authorized a study of foreign income tax systems under the State Department.
The Senate debated marine deployment and the constitutional power to command the army and navy. Amendments limited marine funds to ships only, while lawmakers clashed over executive authority, military spending, and shipyard projects. The lengthy session included criticism of naval management and calls for accountability in defense appropriations.
The local inaugural committee plans a more elaborate reception for visitors. New Jersey appropriates $2,000 for delegation expenses. Several military and civic units prepare to participate in the Washington inauguration parade, with route adjustments and headquarters set near central points.
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