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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
23
Debate over Heyburn bill to seize remaining government ground between Capitol and Fifteenth Street for public buildings. Senator Nelson objects citing land instability and long-term costs, while Tillman and Heyburn push expedited action to secure the site and safeguard the government from speculation.
The Senate debated district site purchases for State Justice and Commerce and Labor offices, plus a Patent Office building and militia reorganization. A Hyatt purchase scheme for southeast of the Treasury was discussed, with opposition to private stores on Sundays and widening streets near Piney Branch. The Wadnetheed bill and property questions on Pennsylvanian avenue drew heavy scrutiny as lawmakers weighed a $3,000,000 appropriation and potential construction of new government buildings.
Col Goethals testified before the House committee on progress of the Isthmus project noting Panama Canal costs at about 200 million and detailing labor conditions. He said abolishing the eight hour day could boost output by 2 percent, with wages and housing policy for gold and silver roll workers.
Senate debate centers on east of Capitol street and north of the Library of Congress property. Daniel proposes buying land for a Patent Office building with a hall of inventions and a commission to draw plans, up to 600000 for land and 5000000 for the building. Galinger backs a Supreme Court building with similar terms. both measures sent to Public Buildings and Grounds.
Congress reserves power to repeal or alter the law. The pipeline will run from the south side of Randolph Street northeast crossing Randolph, S street, Fourth and Quincy streets, parallel to and beside the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad right of way. The bill includes further extensions for the pipeline.
Hubdt W. De Forest of Central Railroad of New Jersey says most anthracite railroads oppose the portion of the rate bill forcing sale of coal lands. He notes no postponement proposals exist and urges a swift judicial ruling on the Hepburn act's constitutionality. A suspension of penalties while tests proceed is the only amendment suggested.
President Hoover, after a briefing with Senator Dixon of Montana, urged clemency for five Butte labor leaders condemned for contempt of court in a strike against the Hell Telephone Co. An agreement hinges on Judge Hunt reducing a 90 day jail term to 30 days before pardons emerge, mirroring Alabama cases. The defendants were jailed after kidnapping nonunion workers amid a long running strike.
President Roosevelt scheduled a January 27 conference with a committee of leading railroad presidents to discuss airway operations and paveing agreements. Senator Warner arranged the meeting at the request of C. R. Gray of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad. The gathering will include New York Central Pennsylvania Southern Burlington Northwestern Shrin ty Central and Friesland lines. The aim is to spotlight issues affecting the airway industry and to address the legalization of paving agreements under Interstate Commerce Commission supervision. The president has shown favorable views on such agreements with proper supervision. The meeting is expected to yield significant results in the railway world.
F Augustus Heinze Montara copper mine operator appeals to President Roosevelt for pardon after being indicted in New York over Merchants National Bank failure and previously convicted in Montana federal court for contempt. He was fined $20,000 by Judge Hunt for violating an ore extraction restraint and seeks return of the fine. The appeal originally went to Judge Hunt, who said only the President could act.
Wu Ting-fang the new Chinese Minister to the United States is slated to arrive early in March. A legation cablegram states he will sail from Shanghai on the Siberia February 1, reaching San Francisco February 98, with an entirely new legation staff aboard.
State Department receives 570000 to settle principal of Spanish indemnity claims under the 1834 treaty. Spain agreed 600000 with 3 percent interest on 1819 1831 claims. annual interest about 29500. Since treaty, Spain paid about four times the principal in interest. President cannot accept Fairbanks invitation to speak at Benjamin Harrison Monument dedication in Indianapolis. Inward and outward notes discuss humors and Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy.
Boston scene reports the National Guard Association urging federal legislation to integrate state militias with the regular army and secure military support. Gen Charles Dick elected president. officers named. pledge to lobby Congress and raise funds for proposed measures. Guard reorganization bill approved in Albany to align state militia with federal standards ahead of January 21 deadline.
The New York Sun reports a proposed naval naming issue stirred by Commander Key U.N. and others. It discusses avoiding public identification with occupations, criticizes using Surgeon-Admiral or Constructor-Admiral titles, and suggests “Famiral Suisse” as common ground to ease tensions and maintain decorum.
A Alabama reader reports chronic indigestion improved after five years of boarding, water at Blount Springs, and Grape-Nuts. She notes weight gain, better morning walks, and relief for herself and another woman with nervous and stomach troubles. The ad advises Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and reads The Road to Wellville in the package.
Ordered to the Philippines First Battalion Batteries A B and C to relieve D and E. Batteries A B and C to sail from San Francisco on the Creek February 24 except Battery C which departs in October. Second Battalion Fifth Artillery relieved and returned to Fort Leavenworth. crews recruited to full strength and fully equipped.
Major Francis E Ives, surgeon, due to line of duty disabilities, will be retired from the army and granted leave of absence until April. He was among officers who failed to take the test ride.
Army orders list leaves of absence and retirements for May 1908 to April 1934. Names include Mai hacles C. Plerer chaplain Corps of Engineers, Maj Francia J. Ives surgeon, Maj Charles C. Pleree chaplain, Capt Kirby Walker quartermaster, Maj Fadndy Jives surgeon, Contract Surgeons Cullen Cullen and Jerrett with postings to Fort Ontaria Madison Barracks Fort Meade and the Philippines.
Orders to naval officers list detachments and postings to South Dakota San Francisco and other stations for officers Sawyer Barnes Jackson Parker Downes McNair Kibbee Moses and others. Vessel movements report arrivals from many ports and sailings including Eagle from Guantanamo for survey grounds. The battleship South Dakota is to be commissioned at Mare Island and Cavite switches to an eight hour workday. Nathaniel Ewing resigns as Western District judge of Pennsylvania with James M. Young named to the vacancy.
New York January 14 William G Rockefeller Jr testified in the government suit against the Standard Oil Company over a 2 000 loan secured by mortgages on entities including Natural Gas and Pitt Oil and Gas Companies and coal land. He said he knew little of the transaction and pointed to officials for details. Chicago Terminal Sale Action Fails. Stockholders of Chicago Terminal Transfer Company did not act on Baltimore and Ohio Railroad bid to buy 60 000 shares held by minorities. extension denial confirmed. Muller's equity suit against the Kansas and Altus Railroad seeks to restrain ownership of franchises and assets amid a complex rail consolidation disclosure. El Oro Fire Escapes Destruction. losses about 30 000.
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