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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1908

Page

22

Aldrich blocks resolution on Panama bonds in Senate

Senate debates Culbersons resolution demanding Treasury data on Panama Bond allotments to banks and the pricing that favored banks over private bidders. Culberson cites letters and a Treasury circular. Aldrich objects to delaying action and the measure is laid over until Secretary Cortelyous response.

Treasury Department Senate Calberson Cortelyou Culbargon Agin Demerath Chamber Treaduey Department Connecson Art of Congress Honda Cnitad Culberson Stulberson Treasury JF. Caston Osceola Ayk Prine Sunara Amont JH Edwards Olbersen Bend Committee On Finance Aldrich

Senate confirms civil and naval appointments in banking bill

The Senate confirmed Fred T Bermett of North Dakota as Commissioner of the General Land Office and George Curry as Governor of New Mexico. Naval officers named include Joan K Flstebury as Chief of the Bureau of Navigation and Charles W Rae as Engineer-in-Chief. Washington L. Capps becomes Chief Constructor. Richard Ceelsday named Chief of the Bureau of Van and Docks. Lieut Cam Edward Hf Campbell sworn as Judge Advocate General. Senator Curtis introduces a banking bill enabling national banks to use state-guarantor deposits if authorized by stockholders.

Senate Fred T Bermett North Dakota General Land Office George Curry New Mexico Joan K Flstebury Bureau of Navigation Cap Charles W. Rae Bureau of Steamgineering Naval Contructor Washington L. Capps Bureau of Construction and Repair Richard C Eellsday Bureau of Van Cam Edward Hf. Campbell Navy

Bill Extends Free Delivery to Urgent Towns and Rural Areas

Yesterday in the Senate Senator Latimer introduced an act extending free city delivery to towns with annual receipts over five thousand dollars and rural free delivery to towns below that threshold. The proposal aims to expand postal service reach within the state.

Senate Latimer

Congress Condensed on Treasury Bonds and Bank Failures

Senator Culberson failed to secure immediate consideration for a resolution requesting detailed Treasury information on bond tones and bank failures. Yoraker and Dick faced rejection on postmaster nominations while a public building site deal and campaign contribution debate surfaced amid five hours of criminal statute revision discussion. The Senate and House adjourned to noon.

Culberson Secretary of the ‘Treasury Wale Senetor Thiman Rehaivars Rennaylvania Avenue Treasury Oho Yoraker Senate United States House

Senator Bryan Fares Well on Steering Committee Picks

The Democratic steering committee named William James Girvan to several panels, placing Florida’s new Senator Bryan on the Important Committee on Naval Affairs. He also joined Fisheries, Pacific Islands and Porto Rico, Patents, Public Health and National Quarantine, and Revision of the Laws. The Commerce vacancy from Senator Mallory’s death went to Senator Newlands of Nevada.

William James Girvan Florida Bryan Pacific Islands Porto Rico Mallory Newlands Nevada

New Pension Bill System Aims to Speed Senate Work

A reform devised by Robert W. Farrar, clerk of the Senate Committee on Pensions, replaces handling hundreds of separate pension bills with omnibus bills. The plan promises faster action, reduced printing, and significant cost savings, with weekly omnibus reports replacing the long, tedious prior process.

Congress Robert W. Farrar Senate Committee On Pensions Senate Committee Conraress Whale Committee Constess

Cuba to be governed by Cuban people by 1909

President announces in a Senate letter that by February 1 1909 the Cuban government will be handed over to Cuban President and Congress elected next December. Letter commends provisional governor and army for stable transition and notes salaries for navy and revenue officers under existing law with pay increases for army officers and noncommissioned officers.

Senate Congress Cuba Reprose Navy Maine Corps Revenue Cutter Service Aihera Army

MIX FOR COLDS RECOMMENDED BY A RENOWNED DOCTOR

A noted physician promotes a cold remedy using Concentrated pine oil glycerine whiskey and water mix. Doses are a teaspoon to a tablespoon every four hours with frequent shaking. Warns against unsafe patent medicines and urges obtaining genuine Concentrated pine oil from a druggist in sealed half-ounce vials.

Aldrich bill moving through committee with no opposition

Rhode Island Senator confers with the President and Treasury officials as the Aldrich currency bill enters committee consideration. A morning session will address section by section amendments and reporting the measure to the Senate. Democratic members promise no obstacle to early report while opposition may arise on railroad bonds and Philippine bonus as a security.

Senate Hansbrough Treasury Nkewike Aldrich White House Treat United States Treasury Department Senate Committee Hopking Ins State New York

Would Tax Bank Deposits Under Senator Scott Bill

Senator Scott yesterday introduced a bill to tax deposits of national banking associations. The tax would be 0.25 percent per year on deposits from the Treasury and would be assessed on the deposit amount. Banks must report deposits to the internal revenue collector or face a 1200 fine. Funds collected would reimburse depositors of failed national banks.

Scott Secretary of the Treasury National Banking Act Internal Revenue

Will Push Rebate Cases to Speedy Trial

United States District Attorney Sime of Chicago met with Attorney General Bonaparte in Washington to discuss fast tracking rebate cases against the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroads. The actions mirror the Standard Oil Indiana case, with potential fines exceeding prior amounts. Irregularities involve thousands of accounts of debating, and next hearings may impact penalties.

Bonaparte United States Sime Chicago Washington Standard Oi Company Indiana Department of Justice Burlington and Quigey

Navy Bill 4S Talked Over

Senate Naval Affairs Committee informally reviewed a bill to reorganize navy personnel. While general principles appear favorable, some members suspect an internal department group aims to block similar measures. Chairman Hale backs high quality construction but opposes broad naval buildup this session.

Senate Sigle Hale Wan Halehaw Committee On Finance

Chicago Banks Oppose Aldrich Currency Bill

Chicago bankers widely oppose the Aldrich currency plan arguing it aims to create an artificial market for bonds and would burden national banks with new circulation requirements. They fear limited practical relief and favor West and Midwest interests over eastern bond houses. Secretary Cortelyou seeks space to ease Treasury congestion by moving staff to a smaller building.

Chicago United States Timola James B. Forgan First National Bank Clearing-House Committee Hopkins National Bank E. A. Potter American Trust and Savings Bank Middle West Aldrich George M. Reynolds Continental National Bank E. A. Hamill

Digestive Pills Promise Quick Relief and Cheerful Life

A 19th century advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims digestion improves brain function and mood, enabling fuller social life and success. Readers are urged to send name and address for a free sample.

Tuart Stuart Mar- Bat Mick Mar

Day of Talk in House Payne Accuses Democrats

The House debated the criminal code revision for hours with Democrats and Republicans trading remarks. Serena Payne and Mr Fitzgerald clashed over banter and delay, while Mr Cooper attacked party leaders for partisanship. Amendments on corporate election spending failed, and a Cockran proposal to stiffen penalties for corporate contributions also failed. The session adjourned with a rent-resolution for Forest Service funds approved earlier in the day.

United States House Serena Payne New York Fitegerald Payne Bancombe Fitzgerald Cooper Wisconsin la Vollette J. Payne Moon Committee On Law Revision Hardy Texas Kimball Kentucky Cockran Williams Mississippi Tillman Cochran New York City Dow Secretary of Agriculture Forest Service Scott Kansas Committee On Agriculture Additioal

Judge Hagner Re-elected President Of Columbia Historical Society

Justice A B Hagner retired from the District Supreme Court was re-elected president of the Columbia Historical Society at its fourth annual meeting held in the Shoreham Motel banquet hall. Mary Stevens Beall was re-elected secretary with a slate of officers confirming strong finances and active research. Barry Bulkley spoke on Street Thirty Years Ago, recalling historic structures while attendees discussed city progress and preservation efforts.

Hagner Columbia A. B Hagner District Supreme Court Columbia Historical Society Shorehan Mary Stevens Beall A. R. Spafford Job Barnard Willi Henry Treasure I. Weller James ¥. Hood William A. Mearns John B. Larner Hugh T. Taggart Barry Bulkley Hulkley Benjamin W. Reiss Allen C. Clark Joseph I. Kelfer Douglas Zevely John Saul M. I. Weller James Dudley Morgan J. Blakes Johnston Justice Hagner Mrs. Mason Bailinger

Eastern Star invites Masons to meet Grand Matron Washburn

Special notices announce a gathering for the Order of the Eastern Star and Masonic brethren to meet Most Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Sila simmons Washburn on Thursday evening at 1007 G Street Northwest from 8 to 9 pm. Also stockholders and homeowners are called to annual meetings for director elections at 241 Pennsylvania Avenue and trustees at 28 F Street Northwest United Building with dates in January 1908.

Order OF the the Eastern Star Order Sila Simmons Washburn Pennsylvania Avenue Washington DC Edward B. Nelean John’ R Melean Home Plate Glass Insurance Company City of Washington F Street Northwest Natonal Unit Philip F. Larner Janine

Racing Driver Strikes Down Woman in City Accident

Mrs Louise M Turnburke, sixty two, of 607 Ninth Street NW, was run over by Samuel Roblin's 28 horse wagon driven by James Long at Eighth and G Streets SW around 4 30 PM. She suffered a broken wrist, sprained chin and multiple contusions. treated at Dr C W Montgomery’s office with Dr P J Sullivan assisting. She is widow of James T Turnburke, former Metropolitan Police officer.

Louise M. Turnburke Ninth Street Samuel Roblin H Street James Long Colored C. W. Montgomery Sixth Street

Swindle Swamps Doctor Huntoon by Neighbor Impostor

Civil Service examiner Dr. Andrew J. Huntoon of 117 Maryland avenue northeast reported being swindled out of 5 by a stranger claiming to be a neighbor. The man rushed in for coffee, asked for a small loan to fix a broken carriage, promised to return the money that evening, and fled with the cash, with police alerted after the funds were not repaid.

Andrew J. Huntoon Maryland Avenue Northeast Examiner Civil Service Commission Finntean Dr. Huntoon Hanszoon

List of guests and patrons at hotels in multiple cities

A long OCR style listing names of individuals and couples staying at or visiting major hotels in Boston Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburg Richmond Georgia Michigan Minnesota New Jersey New York North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee and Toronto. The roll includes James H Turner T MC Fincher J M Chapple W St James C W Kenga William R Waiters Ming Hinkle George P Dike and many others with affiliations to St James Willard National Raleigh and other properties.

Saltimore James H. Turner T. MC Fincher Rallen Boston J. M. Chapple St James C. W. Kenga Arlington William R Waiters Ming Hinkle Skersham George P. Dike Joseph MH. Dannon New Willard Chicago Charles KB. Sorln National Robert McMuray J. A. Hutpheey Frank J. Reid Lorenzo M ‘Johnson New ‘Willard Philadelphia F. L. Collen Howard Stewart Vanierver H Tsases J. Burrow W. H. Goodall P. A. Newman Macro-patitan Gorge W. Watts D. J. Nornigle D .B. Courney Herbert Rice R. H. Thomas Thomas W. Simpers Benjamin Jenkins Seymour Duntar Shoreham Biles M. Kadin J. B Winestock J Turner B. Delmel G. A. ‘Moore R. F. Gaston William V. Swords New Wiiland Pittsburg Robert C. Fall Marsheal A. Christy C. Johnson J. 8. Trimble John Footren Richmond Isaac Diggs Nationsi Willam G. Owens Metropolitan Gessner Harrison Raleigh W. G. Moreley Minnesota T. R. Smith Minneapolis Natonga Harry L. Robinson New Jersey A Blackwell Agi Wite Trenton St. Damen H.W. Baler Jersey City York C. K. Weedrich Buttaln St. James E. Moehty Brooklyn W. Henry Angwits Butsh William L Calder Broghisn North Carolina C B. Kidd Charlotte Owius H. Sherwood Cleveland St Jamon Rett Rene c. F. Adama Lorain J. le Young Albert L' Allen Cincinnati Posnsylvania S. J. Tnurney Susanehanna Bt. James Hart Dunning Hart

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