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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1908
Page
4
Warren introduces a bill to appropriate 200000 dollars for enlarging the courthouse. Gallinger Corporation amendment passes the Senate. A favorable report backs all measures giving a site to veteran firemen.
The district senate reports passage of bills expanding streetcar tracks to Union Station and amending district codes on corporations. Acknowledged measures authorize use of Nineteenth and H Streets property by veteran and old habitants associations. Introductions include additions to the Agriculture building, Court of Appeals, and plans for industrial schools for colored children. Further items address parking control and Capitol Street extensions, with mentions of hotel construction and various officials.
The House received testimony on military funding and naval construction. Engineers reported 1230 dollars approved by Congress for the Great Lakes anti air station project, with funds spent and completion aimed for June 4, 1969.
President nominates several collectors of customs including James Brady, Tiver Mas Luke, Charie J Robb, and others. Names appear with titles and states, listing nominees for various districts. Also notes health tips and remedies unrelated to the nominations.
The Senate hails a truce to avoid Treasury criticism until Cortelyou replies to currency relief resolutions. McCreary and Bartholdt push salary for ex presidents on international committees. Aldrich cites Cortelyou delay in information. District bill extends streetcar tracks to Eaton Station. Fairbanks pension nomination rejected. House debates immigration station at Philadelphia. State Department expenditure inquiry vetoed. House adjourns at 4 33.
National banks accused of dishonoring checks with funds on deposit face a potential amendment to the Aldrich currency bill. The measure would bar banks from issuing clearing house certificates without legal authority and may force failing banks into receivership for creditors. Senators note historically banks avoided this practice, and proposals seek to compel compliance by expanding the banks' use of lawful notes and related provisions. The Senate Finance Committee plans to report after receiving Treasury replies and discusses railroad bonds amid Democratic and Republican positions.
Comptroller Ridgely writes that he cannot determine national banks rights to participate in deposit guaranty plans for Oklahoma banks without an Attorney General opinion. He believes banks lack power to appropriate funds for guaranty of deposits in other national banks. Senator Stone seeks Senate Finance Committee review of Treasury deposits distribution for equitable allocation and potential corrective legislation.
In a House communication yesterday Secretary Garfield transmitted Director George Otis Smiths request for 180000 to study mine disasters and mine safety. The proposal seeks 120000 for a station to investigate methods to reduce ardent and dangerous conditions in mines and 60000 to cover costs of surveying mine accidents and prevention measures.
The Senate debated the Cortelyou Treasury matter as Tillman pressed for the recall of information on bank relief and bonds. Aldrich defended the Secretary, noting a forthcoming detailed reply and the need for full, accurate filing of the report to the Senate.
Secretary Cortelyou informed House leaders of the closing of the sale of the old New York custom house property to the Nationality Bank. Final payment of 50.44 was made on November 7, 1907, with the herd delivered and premises vacated on November 2. removal of Mferts delayed until November 4 when the new custom house opened.
Senator Mc Creary of Kentucky introduced a bill to secure proper representation of the United States at international conferences by making former Presidents ex officio representatives for life. Four other members would join with $1.00 for wages and expenses, to study international affairs. The House counterpart was introduced by Representative Bartholdt of Missouri.
An urgent deficiency bill proposing about 25 million dollars will be reported by the House Appropriations Committee tomorrow and likely discussed the same day. The largest appropriation, 12 million, funds Panama Canal work with current funds exhausted before June 3, 1908. An additional million is allotted for Uncle Sam against the Horn voyage. A proposal seeks to print the daily opening prayer by the Chaplain in the Congressional Record.
Congress approved a bill extending tracks for the Anacostia and Potomac River Railway to connect with Washington Railway and Electric lines and reach Union Station. Provisions include loops and shared tracks on Delaware and Massachusetts avenues, with multiple company extensions to geographic hubs. Hansbrough proposed a universal transfer with a 5 cent fare, but the amendment failed amid opposition. Tillman argued against a flat fare while urging caution on transferring disruptions.
The bill directs construction of temporary tracks from C Street and North Capitol to the station by Capital Traction and Washington Railway and Electric companies. An overhead trolley will operate during permanent track work. Temporary tracks to be built within alxts days of approval, permanent extensions to begin within thirty days and finish by February 1, 1999. The Metropolitan Coach Company must replace herdics with motor vehicles by December 1, 1908, or face forfeiture, with existing transfer arrangements maintained if properly dated and punched.
The House District Committee subcommittee on street railways meets at 2 PM to discuss extending the street railways to Union Station. The full District Committee votes tomorrow at 10 AM to continue the bill. Chairman Smith aims to have a report ready before Monday, District day, as letters from Washington residents object to universal transfers but not to more tracks. William V. Lewis of the Brookland Citizens' Association signs a protest. Secretary Garfield disapproves Fourth Street extension through the Government Hospital for the Insane, calling it unwise.
Secretary Jaft submitted J L Bristow’s report to the ate Committee on Interoceanic Canals. Bristow, sent by the War Department, found that Panama Railroad traffic west to east is shrinking, risking extinction of the San Francisco to New York steamship route before the canal opens. The steamship firm offered two new steamers if it could be granted exclusive control on lines north of Panama, prompting government debate on preserving eastern income while risking western coast operations. Potential diversion to Tehuantepec and other routes looms if no action is taken.
Senator Flint introduced a bill to reimburse the Southern Pacific Railway 1 083 135 dollars for expenses incurred in controlling the Colorado River break and saving the Imperial Valley in California. Senator Beveridge introduced a bill to increase navy chaplains with a set title and a ratio of one chaplain per 500 sailors and Marines with ranks distributed among captains lieutenants and other officers.
Credentials of Senator William Pinkney Whyte of Maryland for the term ending March 4, 1989 were presented to the Senate yesterday. Whyte was sworn in by the President after Gov ernor appointed him e.
Multiple 1908 notices show annual meetings for Washington Gas Light Company Washington Post Company and Washington Jockey Club with dates February 3 January 93 and February 11 detailing election of directors and venue Arlington Hotel and 416 Tenth Street NW plus secretary names and meeting times. Other ads note drug store sale and service ads for manicuring photography breathing lessons and gymnastic exercises.
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