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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
4
The Senate committee favors a measure to transfer control of Condmt Road from Marshals like Tom Collins to the district, with a memorial bridge project estimated at 5,000 030. The act also proposes a Court of Patent Appeals and broad jurisdiction changes.
A dense roll of Senate measures includes Mr Gallinger proposing funding for Takoma Park Library, transfer of Washington facilities to commissioners, and appointments to boards. Mr Daniel backing a Potomac memorial bridge. and various measures on road extensions, police acts, and district land titles. House items include a patent court and rail switches. a Kenyon Street extension. and a broad list of introduced and anticipated actions across districts.
The Senate agreed on a preclusion to stop Cabinet officers from sending prepared bills to the Senate. Ratified and published the new extradition treaty with Spain. Much time spent codifying the penal code. Both chambers adjourned for the weekend.
The Senate spent most of yesterday refining the bill to codify U S penal laws with broad discussion. Senator Carter opposed broad land donations for public uses while supporting forestry work, and Senators Weyburn Bacon Keyburn and Sutherland defended the measure as committees prepared to explain each section. The session cleared unobstructed bills, passed an omnibus pension bill, and adjourned at 4 30 p m with the land grant for North Dakota and a New York post office project noted.
The Senate approved a rule barring communications from department heads and other executive officers unless compliant with law or transmitted by the President. The move followed objections to bills sent by Secretary Gaziela and aligned with concerns raised by Senators Heyturn and Hale. Senator Lodge argued the need to reexamine executive Senate relations as reviewed by President Madison.
The Senate Committee on Agriculture opened hearings on a grain bill concerning inspection and pricing of interstate commerce. Representatives from Boston Chamber of Commerce and the Philadelphia Commercial Exchange testified, urging state rights to conduct such operations.
National Guard leaders arrive in Washington to rally support for an initiative to improve militia law and funding. Senators prepare hearings on costs and probate impact while Senate actions include treaty ratification with Spain and Porto Rico nominations.
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Senate Finance Committee approved changes to the Aldrich bill increasing emergency circulation from 325,000,000 to 500,000,000. Railroad bonds will be retained for circulation with adjusted limits, and municipal bonds rules loosened to allow issuers meeting requirements. A proposed geographical district plan and a progressive tax on emergency issues are debated, with broad support and limited opposition.
In a public letter Mayor McClellan denounces what he calls injustice in Aldrich’s currency bill now under Senate review. He argues the term net indebtedness could erase securities for issuing more circulating notes and would impact bonds of New York City Chicago and other major cities. The letter also asserts the bill’s drafting overlooks key financial realities and demands correction.
Representative Edwards of Georgia introduces a resolution to convene at 9 am to curb wasted hours and push action on pressing matters. The plan would move sessions from noon to morning, with a long afternoon until 6 pm if needed, as critics urge relief from the current deadlock amid the panic.
A House hearing on a military affairs bill focused on reforming officers traveling expenses in Alaska. Key figures discussed reimbursements and the prevailing system that often forced officers to cover most travel costs themselves, amid assurances that the issue would be corrected.
The Senate District Committee's subcommittee on schools postponed its afternoon meeting due to scheduling conflicts among members. Chairman Scnater Burkett said no new time is set, and it likely will be held next week.
The House Committee on Insular Affairs heard claims by the Roman Catholic Church for indemnity over damaged church property during the American occupation of the Philippines. The Board of Estimate recommended payment of 63090. Secretary Taft’s approval is reportedly larger. The Secretary will appear before the committee next Monday. Cortelyou and aides testified on Treasury maintenance deficiencies. Everett and Miss Dillan wed after a 95 mile drive across three counties and two states.
Heat filled debate as Gardner and Williams clash over amendments to codify federal penalties and bar pay for securing office. Gaines offers a lobbying ban substitute. Hardy and Hardwick proposals fail. House adjourns after partisan arguments with few amendments adopted.
The document lists annual reports and stockholders meetings for multiple DC entities including MPR CANNIVE SAVING PLSD, Little Fathers Company of Washington, The 7 Street Company, Washington Gas Light Company, Mutual Investment Fire Insurance Company, Anacostia and Potomac River Railroad, City and Suburban Railway, Brightwood Railway Company, Firemen’s Insurance Company, and others. It records signatures, officer titles, and meeting dates in January 1908 with details on stock, capital, debts, and polling times, indicating a busy period of corporate governance across numerous DC firms.
A House Appropriations Committee hearing reveals eleven clergymen on Isthmus payrolls and four churches operated there. The testimony covers a $21 million drainage project and shows 300 clergy, 11 bishops, 1,000 with families, 60 married with dependents at home, plus American staff. Move costs for housing and regulation duties total about 1 million dollars. Expenditures to date reach $4,928,511 of the final 9,000,000 plan, with Congress originally approving $14 million, excluding sanitation, zone government costs, and land purchases.
The Manila Times reports the death of Wilton E Rougee formerly of Washington and a chief craftsman instructor in the Bureau of Printing at Manila. He died October 27 1907 from multiple abscesses after an illness of six weeks. He is survived by his widow and one son in Manila and his mother sister and brother in the United States. Funeral services were held November 1 at Asonic Hall under the auspices of his order with local and Filipino Bureau of Printing employees present. A quartet and Vira Logan performed, and burial was at the Del Norte Cemetery with pallbearers named. Floral offerings were numerous.
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