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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
36
In a volatile House debate, a resolution to restore original naval oil provisions was stricken from the naval appropriation bill amid cost concerns and blame on crews. The powder trust issue was pressed as lawmakers argued over allowances to fund ships, with amendments rejected and calls to reconsider the Marines’ duty and equipment.
A historical note discusses nephritis and kidney inflammation, claiming Fulton’s Renal Compound cures renal inflammation in both stages and reduces kidney deaths to 170 daily. It references Iramenation of the kidneys, chronic hydra disease, and a San Francisco address for John J Fulton Co with Henry Evans as local agent.
Senator Gallinger introduced in the Senate a bill to regulate custody of orphans and abandoned children in the District of Columbia. It limits custody to parents or guardians or entities legally authorized, and proposes a building commission to license builders in DC.
The upper house mulled hefty increases for federal judges as well as district court officers. Senators argued over justice salaries, with Tillman and Rayner pressing for higher pay while Borah sought reductions, and a House push emerged to boost Widow Admiral Coghlan’s pension.
The District liquor law debate ends for now as the House District committee votes 11 to 1 to table the Sims bill for absolute prohibition. An amendment by Smith to allow resident vote was also tabled. Sims Campbell oppose, while committee members favor amending existing laws over total prohibition. No further hearings this session.
A old advertisement promotes a pine compound cough remedy mixing glycerine virgin oil of pine and alcohol, urging safe preparation by Leach Chemical Co. Cincinnati. Also notes Washington Loan stockholders receive a 4 percent quarterly dividend payable Feb 1 1909 and reminds address changes and transfer closure Jan 25 to Feb 1.
The Washington Gas Light Company invites shareholders to the annual meeting at 41 417 Tenth Street Northwest Washington D C on Monday February 1 1904 from 12 00 noon to 1 00 pm for election of directors and other business. The notice appears amid various notices and advertisements from the period including coal prices and printing services.
A roster of officials and lawmakers includes Secretary of State Root Attorney General Bonaparte and others such as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Coolidge Civil Service Commissioner Corbin and multiple senators and representatives from states like South Dakota Montana Indiana California Kentucky Ohio and New York with a focus on federal names. The document lists this diverse group without context or actions.
The vote was 8 to 5 with eight representatives tabling the bill. Those voting to table were Campbell Taylor Ofcott McGavin Kahn Moore McMillan Kellihet. Those in favor were Foster Indiana Carey Sims Murphy and Smith. The committee will report favorably on McGavin's resolution asking District commissioners to state how fire escape regulations have been enforced and will hold a 10 o'clock hearing tomorrow on the carbon monoxide limits in illuminating gas in the District.
The district bill moves to the Senate Appropriations Committee tomorrow at 10 AM. Senator Gallinge notified Commissioner Macfarland yesterday. Commissioners will present all House disallowed estimates, noting District revenues are sufficient for its share of requested appropriations.
A Senate committee plans to report favorably again on Samuel B Donnelly's confirmation as public printer amid a review of objections filed with the chamber. The investigation centers on questions raised about his fitness and the propriety of the appointment.
Edwin Fr. Huett advertises repair work at 1106 9th Street for ingrowing nails and related services. Dr White offers relief on Pennsylvania Avenue with hours 8 to 6 weekdays and 9 to 2 Sundays, phone 453.
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