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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1909

Page

9

Annuities for clerks from salaries debated in House

The House committee on civil service reforms advanced a bill proposed by Representative Gillette of Massachusetts to fund retirement annuities for classified civil service employees. Beginning July 1, deductions of about one tenth of a dollar from monthly salaries would finance annuities at 3.2 percent yearly, payable quarterly after retirement at age 65 for group 1, 60 for group 2, and 70 for group 3. The treasurer would custodian funds, with Treasury approval and specified interest. Action expected today, but passage before session end doubtful.

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Movement to locate the summer residence near Annapolis

A Washington Post report from Annapolis on February 23 notes a push to secure the U S presidential summer residence near Annapolis or vicinity. Rep Dalzell proposed funds for a West Point site, but locals seek Annapolis for healthfulness scenery and proximity to Washington, arguing for a quiet civic setting.

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Slow Work On Civil Bill In House On Washingtons Birthday

Washingtons birthday found the House of Representatives hard at work Despite the absence of a number of members who went to Old Point Comfort to witness the homecoming of the battleship Meet there way and good attendance and consideration of the sundry appropriations Hil wes continued Before the hill was taken up Mr Boussell of notion motion of Mr Clark of Missouri and by unanimous consent read Washingtons Farewell Address The appropriation bill was beset at every stage with demands for explanations of its various provisions and in consequence is progress toward passage was slow No amendment of consequence however was made to the measure up to the time it was laid aside until today.

Canned music royalties agreed by patent committees

Senate and House committees on patents reached a compromise on canned music in the copyright bill. The Carrier bill, passed by the House, would grant composers a royalty of two cents on each disk or roll manufactured for mechanical reproduction. A clause to prevent a monopoly allows reproduction by any concern paying the royalty if the composer permits it.

Senate House Committees On Smoot

New Embassies Tied to Congressional Act in Budget Bill

The diplomatic and consular appropriation bill reported to the Senate requires new embassies to be authorized by Act of Congress, curbing presidential discretion over funding. The bill provisions include a total appropriation of 3,636,34 dollars, up 4,987 from the House version, with a notable rise to enable U S participation in the international prison congress in Washington next year.

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Judgeships Held Up Amid Senate Judiciary Delay

The Senate Judiciary Committee's decision not to report further nominations this session delays several federal judgeships. If not renewed by Mr Taft, incumbents may go unpaid for time served. Delayed seats include Milton D. Purdy in Minnesota, John E Sater in the Southern District of Ohio, Oscar A Hyndisy in Northern Alabama, Royal A Bungison in Alaska, and Herbert F Yeawell in the Eastern District of North Carolina.

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Senate and House Proceedings on Appropriations and Committees

The session notes discuss a stalled postal savings bill and failed vote scheduling, a Washington address, and a resolution to extend Senate standing committees until the next Congress. Reports cover agricultural, fortification, and diplomatic bills, with House actions including adjournment and charges over Panama Canal funding. House members Heiney Burton Gaines trade accusations and discuss New York courts in the Tennetses Cony and Iron merger case, while Indian and Army appropriations move to conference. The day ends with adjournment until noon.

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Rainey Attacks Cromwell Treaties on Panamanian Debt

In a heated debate, Mr Rainey denounces the Hay Bunau Varilla framework, accusing Panama of ceding revenue to Colombia and US treasury subsidies. Mr Lovering and Mr Burton challenge the claims, urging direct evidence and condemning slander while defending canal workers and U.S. interests in the Isthmus.

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Inaugural Plans Advance for Washington March Fourth

The article details rapid progress for the inaugural celebration in Washington on March 4. Reviewing stands and the Capitol platform near completion, decorations along Pennsylvania Avenue rise, and fireworks setup begins. Ohio National Guard units and U S revenue cutter service cadets arrange quarters, while a Pension Building hospital is prepared with staff and equipment.

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Paid in Full at the Columbia Theater Delivers Drama and Music

A critical multi-venue review notes Paid in Full at the Columbia Theater for its powerful, truthful drama led by Emma Brooks and Capt Williams, supported by a strong cast including Julia Dean and William Riley Hatch. The report also highlights other acts on the bill from Sheehan’s opera-tinged tenor to vaudeville turns and the Lyceum’s Uncle Sam’s Belles.

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Justice Brown Hosts Washington Monument Association Luncheon

Justice Henry B Brown former Supreme Court justice hosted members of the Washington National Monument Association at a luncheon after its seventy fifth annual meeting. Attendees included notable officials and military leaders, with a list of officers elected and vacancies filled by notable figures such as Theodore W Noyes and Bishop Harding.

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Prisoner in Philadelphia planned a large swindle case

Toronto reports Chris Holland, under arrest in Philadelphia, tried to obtain 108500 from banks and two express companies. Police claim he deposited 90000 in nine banks from alleged counterfeit checks said to originate at Third National Bank Philadelphia. Extradition is being prepared.

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Navajo Chief Becody Stabs at Grand Central Station

Two severely injured victims remained in critical condition after a stabbing rampage at Grand Central. Police identified the assailant as Chief Becody of Saunders Arizona, a noted Navajo leader linked to a federal land fraud inquiry. A stolen overcoat and railroad ticket accompanied the incident as the train entered the depot. The man, mute and taciturn, appeared rational but spoke no English.

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On the Trail of the Ghost

A bold feature promotes a forthcoming magazine series on ghost research. Hampton’s special waters report years of study abroad and in the United States with notable scientists, photographers and experiments. It promises concise authentic articles on ghostland and human communication, urging readers not to miss the series.

Hampton

Roosevelt to visit African missions on trip

President Roosevelt plans to visit and speak at several African missions during his Africa tour. Bishop Hartzell, speaking at a Methodist meeting, said the President will note missions he visits and share observations on return, praising the work done and expressing sympathy with the mission effort.

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Senate Approves Library and Juvenile Court Powers Bills

The Senate passed two district bills, one extending juvenile court power to issue executions on forfeited recognizances, and another penalizing willful detention of books for return to libraries. Senator Gallinger introduced a relief bill for Emma L Hines and a measure on district insured policy signatures. Also committee reports favored adding judges in Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Seattle? western district of Washington and southern district of New York.

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Hampton's Magazine Navy and political profiles featured

Hampton's Magazine highlights include Rex Beach's serial The Silver Horde and a profile La Follette: Political Evangelist by Q K Davis. It features Nephi idea in the Black Patch by Eugene P Lyle Jr about terror origins in Kentucky and Tennessee, Wall Street and the Banks by H Casson, and Roosevelt era East Africa with Captain Fritz Duquesne. Short stories by Mary R S Andrews Josephine Daskam Bacon and others.

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