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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
23
A call to immediate action on the Aldrich bill warns that delaying Congress may scatter forces and doom measures. The piece argues an emergency currency and treasury support are needed, asserting confidence requires swift legislative passage.
Co Glover argues that if Congress adjourns without a currency provision banks would secure funds and limit lending. He critiques the Aldrich plan allowing 250.9 million emergency currency, suggesting raise to 1 billion would restore confidence and prevent bank withdrawals. Endorses broader protection but notes bankers may resist new demands.
A Herald of Sunday conversation between two Senators discusses the Aldrich currency bill. One doubts banks will take currency, predicting failure, while the other argues emergency currency is essential and will stabilize the economy. They agree a large emergency issue can prevent a broader financial panic.
Rep Burgess of Texas attacked the Aldrich currency bill and other currency reorganization measures in a House Banking and Currency Committee hearing. He warned Republicans that passing it in partisan fashion could hand Democrats the next House and Presidency, saying it allows state control of paper currency fluctuations. Charmian Fowler defended a Federal deposit guaranty opposed by Burgess, arguing it would remove depositor checks on bank managers. The committee planned to hear two deputations from the National Board of Trade.
Attorney General Bonaparte outlined plans to sue BE H Harriman over a merger involving controlling interest in the Southern Pacific and other lines. The action would rely on an Interstate Commerce Commission report from last July and follow White House discussions and a DOJ review with special counsels Severance and Kellogg returning to Washington.
Secretary Taft, chair of the Sheridan statue commission, told the House the Gen. Philip H. Sheridan statue for Sheridan Circle at Massachusetts avenue, Twenty third and R streets northwest, will be ready to unveil next October. He asked $4,000 for unveiling ceremonies and grounds improvements. total statue cost is $50,000. The contract was let last July.
The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether to grant an appeal from Judge Grosscup’s reorganization order for the West Chicago Street Railroad, amid charges that the city set prices and that the appeal may delay the process. Attorneys for petitioners cited alleged confiscation of property, while opposing counsel argued the case was not appealable. A protest by William Barry condemned the statements as impertinent, noting the parties hold no direct stake in the bonds and stock.
Senate testimony by former Panama Canal civil administrator Blackburn notes few customs fees and a taxed liquor trade with thirty four saloons paying 1200 dollars yearly license, plus one or two distilleries. Goethals argues canal safety with guards at Miraflores and Gatun, predicts self supporting postal service, and outlines ship passage times and required 82 million dollar budget rise for next year.
In Annapolis the General Assembly debated the general appropriation bill with Republicans seeking further cuts. The measure passed the Senate on a party line vote and, by suspension of rules, moved to the House where it cleared. Governors’ signing will release per diem funds for members. Also noted is a Federation of Labor bid to convert the national employers liability law into a state act after a Supreme Court ruling.
Former Maryland Governor Warfield fires back at Senate charges of corruption led by Gen. Seth. He denies ante election ties to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, rejects claims about Washington Branch stock, Northern Central annuity, and canal sale, and defends his veto of the 2 cent per mile bill as protecting railroads’ charter rights and smaller lines. He asserts his campaign contributions were not as alleged and cites public accounting of contingent expenses.
Kann Sons & Company contribute $200 to be divided among Associated Charities Citizens Relief Association and the prevention of consumption committee. Additional gifts from numerous individuals listed by secretary Charles Weller are to be split among the same three charities in proportion to approved budgets.
Friends in the South Carolina House prepare invitations for Representative Lever’s marriage planned for April 1, 1906. Unable to choose a bride by then, Speaker Cannon may select a spouse per a program. Lever ignores a notice and watches for a likely mate, fearing Cannon’s pick.
Maj Louis Harvie Strother aged 52 died at George Washington University Hospital from cerebral hemorrhages. His body was sent to Culpeper Virginia for burial. A Virginia Military Institute and Richmond College graduate, Strother joined the U S Army in 1867 and later served as major of volunteers with time in the Philippines. He was the son of the late Col James French Strother of Rappahannock.
Henry Hughe a colored porter of 131 D street southwest was jailed after pleading to steal stamps from the Southern Railway Company He asked to return home because his one year old child lay dying He was released on 10 collateral Detectives Barbee and Vermillion later say Hughe tried to dispose of the stamps at a pawnshop The burial of Thomas Saunders is announced for a Senate Office Building death Saunders a member of Holsting Engineers Union will be escorted to Bealeton Va for burial with union representatives accompanying the body
Santiago Chile January 2 Congress today passed a bill authorizing the president to contract for a north south railroad. The measure limits immediate outlays to about 37500000 dollars but plans extend the line to the northern and southern frontiers. When finished the rail line will stretch from Peru to the Strait of Magellan about 2000 miles.
Public notice promotes a home remedy for kidney and urinary issues. It lists ingredients Compound Kargon, Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla and claims to purify blood, relieve backache and rheumatic symptoms. The note credits Kargon Extract from Cincinnati and urges simple preparation.
News from Paris confirms the death of Mrs. Frank B. McKenna daughter in law of U S Supreme Court Associate Justice McKenna. She was daughter of Col R C Kavens of St Louis Mo. Col Kavens had recently returned from Paris and Mrs McKenna had been improving before plans to bring the body to this country are being made with local arrangements.
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