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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
9
The House considered a repeal of original naval oil provisions, with repairs to ships labeled too costly and crews to blame. A powder trust amendment drew debate, and multiple members pressed for reconsideration of marine duty policy, amid calls over funding and ship machinery efficiency.
A fragmented 19th century medical note asks what nephritis means and if any treatment exists. It argues inflammation of the kidneys is incurable until a “Fulton’s Renal Compound” allegedly cures both stages, claiming high daily kidney deaths reversed and offering a mailed bulletin for recoveries.
Senator Gallinger introduced in the Senate a bill to regulate the custody of orphans and abandoned children in the District of Columbia. It limits custody to parents or guardians or authorized institutions for children under nine years. He also proposed a commissioners bill to establish a building commission licensing builders in DC.
The upper house debated raising salaries for federal and district judges with remarks on corruption, presidential appointment influence, and a push to strip appointment power from the president. Amendments would raise district judges from $6,000 to $10,000 and Supreme Court district pay, amid calls for incorruptible judges and stricter appointment processes.
The House District committee tabled the Sims bill for absolute prohibition by an 11 to 1 vote. An amendment by Smith to allow resident vote on the prohibition question was also tabled. Lawmakers debated keeping liquor laws as is or amending existing statutes, with no further hearings planned this session. The panel also tabled another bill restricting District officials and members of Congress from owning stocks or bonds.
A vintage remedy mixes glycerine and virgin oil of pine to create a claimed cough and cold remedy. The notice urges stockholders of Washington Loan to expect a 4 percent quarterly dividend of 1909 and informs about transfer book closures and address changes.
The Washington Gas Light Company calls shareholders to its office at 417 Tenth Street NW on Monday February 1, 1904 from 12 to 1 PM for the annual meeting to elect directors and consider other business. Also appears notices related to coal price offers and printing services.
A list from the White House includes Secretary of State ROOT, Attorney General BONAPARTE, Assistant Secretary COOLIDGE, Civil Service Commissioner CORBIN, McCLURE, James B REYNOLDS, Solicitor General HOYT, and various New York doctors. It names Senators GAMBLE, CARTER, BEVERIDGE, BORAH, and McCREARY. California FLINT. Representatives FLOOD, TOWNSEND, WATSON, CAULFIELD, LANING, GILHAMS, PRATT, BENNET, DENBY, LAW, PORTER.
The Diatelet public service committee reported favorably a resolution by Representative McGavin asking District commissioners to disclose enforcement extent of fire escape regulations. A 10 o clock hearing is set for tomorrow on the bill regulating carbon monoxide in illuminating gas used in the District.
The appropriations committee will take up the District bill tomorrow at 10 o clock. Senator Gallinge notified Commissioner Macfarland. Commissioners will present 19 unapproved estimates and argue that District revenues cover the requested appropriations.
A Senate committee plans to revive objections in its report on the confirmation of Samuel B Donnelly as public printer. The investigation centers on prior objections filed with the Senate concerning his eligibility and fitness for the office.
Edwin Fr Huett at 1106 9th street aw provides services for ingrowing nails relief and general repair work. Dr White on Itst Pa. Ave advertises hours 8 to 6 daily and 9 to 2 Sundays, phone 453.
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