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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
27
Senator Hansbrough pushes nonpartisan board to oversee emergency currency while other senators seek varied oversight, including Treasury led or central bank control. Debate centers on circulation tied to banking capital and state bank notes, with support for strong federal check on issuances and concerns over rapid expansion of money supply.
A proposed law seeks to forbid carrying betting tickets for horse races in all units. The measure, introduced by a member of Congress, faces discussion on interstate telephone and telegraph company regulations. Named figures include Pop Gowers of Mississippi and other noted names from the era.
Government notes prohibit the sale or distribution of liquor to any person firm or corporation without the proper tax receipt. The measure seeks to curb illicit liquor sales and enforce state county and municipal restrictions. A separate proposal by Mr Mann aims to regulate commerce in adulterated and misbranded seed and to prevent its sale or transportation in commerce.
Public hearings on the Fowler currency bill begin the first Wednesday at meeting time, with daily sessions through the week. Democrats push expansion of the section, Republicans split, Rep Ollie James objects to delay, seeking fullest consideration before recommending passage to improve the nation’s currency system and financial condition.
Representative Hobson introduced a bill authorizing $1.0 million annually to build new battleships and, if needed for national security, allows the President to order or purchase vessels or war material up to $950 million per year. It envisions enlisting 1900 additional personnel in step with each new ship.
The note recommends consulting a doctor about liver pills and asserts daily removal of undigested material is essential to health. It touts Ayer's Pills as a solution and emphasizes natural elimination to prevent trouble. Zo Arens
Members of the committee on Public Buildings and Grounds yesterday reviewed proposed park projects for Meridian, Hogt, Georgeoun, and Worvlund streets. The session did not publish details or take up action, raising expectations that Senator Scott may form subcommittees to study the plans, as no standing subcommittees exist in the Senate Public Buildings and Grounds Committee.
The Civil Service Commission estimates 2000 dollars for expert examiners on technical subjects for Congress. President Black notes examinations are needed when government staff lack knowledge and private experts may be used. The Treasury Bureau of Engraving and Printing seeks 1000 more for its director, boosting salary to 5500 dollars from 4500. Cranston resigns as U.S. attorney for Colorado. Roosevelt accepts resignation to attend to private affairs.
Miss Mary Armstrong of Elkhart reports Dr Miles' Pain Pills relieve rheumatic pains and nervousness quickly, helping sleep. The ad claims immediate relief for many and offers a 25 cent first dose guarantee through local druggists. MEDICAL CO. of Elkhart, Ind. handles the product.
Bluecoated Belgian hounds trained to respect uniforms and hold a prisoner without biting. Dogs learn implicit obedience and to seek uniformed officers, with trials showing one dog tracking a fleeing nonuniform man. Training includes muzzle use, water access, and maintaining proximity to handlers. Readiness to post next week with waterproof shelters and meals of dog biscuits and meat.
Gov Magoon denounces the Regente system in Havana Cuba as a scandalous evil. A protest letter to President Roosevelt notes that non university graduates may practice after exams and age and experience requirements. He cites widespread unregistered pharmacists operating under favorable private arrangement.
A whimsical piece from the ilweukee Journal explores Nature as a master craftsman who creates a jewel casket from ancient Arizona forests. It blends science, folklore, and quirky anecdotes about onions and their health lore, ending with old culinary wisdom on butter and onion pairings.
Peter Traynor, bartender at Seventh and Washington, was arrested by a patrolman after a dispute led to a scuffle. He claimed an artificial ear valued at $90 was lost during the fight and later found in a rubbish heap on the curb. The ear had been swept into the street by a janitor.
A National League of Employes convention at the Manhattan Hotel urged Roosevelt and Metcalf to improve conditions at arsenals navy yards and gun factories. They pressed for weekly wages on a days basis and equal treatment for emoluments with leave and holidays, protested government checks for wages, noted 8000 workers laid off due to lack of appropriation, and asked Congress for an emergency appropriation. Senator Scott reported favorably a bill for a new New York postal building.
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