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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
24
Fire Chief Belt and other members show support for an amendment to the Police Pension Act and a plan to widen Twentieth Street and extend Jefferson Street. Belt to receive not less than half present pey when retired. measure aims to broaden street work and pension provisions.
Washington House committee moves a bill for temporary tracks to Union Station via a 60 day build deadline. Senate action may push permanent routes, universal transfers, and a 3 cent fare debate with City authorities and rail companies over alignment and funding.
The House approved a favorable report on bills including retiring General Howard and a measure to extend pension provisions for fire department officers above captain rank. An amendment honors Chief Belt, proposing retirement pay not less than half the current amount, boosting annual income by about 500 dollars. Representative Taster led the favorable report and Murphy moved to widen Twenty street northwest.
Congress debates widening Jefferson and Fifth streets in Brightwood Park and Oak and Kenyon streets, with votes to place bills on the calendar. McCreary reports a district land purchase for a Georgetown Heights school, funded half from district revenues and half from the U S Treasury, while Saturday holiday proposals for July September are advanced.
Advertises Dr Miles Heart Cure as a remedy for heart pains palpitations and irregular pulse claiming to strengthen heart nerves and muscles and relieve strain. Includes testimonial from Mrs Mary C Hahler of Bullivan Missouri and offer of money back if the first bottle fails with Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana listed as maker.
Senator Dolliver leads a push to examine the Washington school system under current law. Dal Liver’s bill would abolish the board of education and appoint a director of education. Hearings expected early next week as subcommittee rearranges room use and schedule, with continued debate over board salaries and final authority in school matters.
The national convention delegates of the American Association of Masters, Pilots, and Mates sought Senator Knox’s aid in restoring the old law exempting sailing vessels under 70 tons from licensed officers. Capt. John Silva of Boston and Capt. J Ed O'Brien of Pensacola introduced the delegates. The 1892 act requiring licensed officers for small vessels was repealed last year, and the union favors reestablishing the prior statute.
TELLER earns top honor amid turmoil as rivals fault money tied up in New York and Colorado. Savator De Cittes speaks of capital and tide over financial flurry while Heyburn faces the tilt.
Senator Teller defends Treasury actions amid the panic, arguing banks and trust companies needed relief and that rich financiers helped stabilize markets. He criticizes overtrading and the banking system, cites deposits shifts across regions, and notes plans for $5000000 in paper money while others debate fair distribution of funds.
A partial Senate transcript shows a dispute over Mr Stone s remarks with Mr Aberson demanding a quorum and Mr Heybury seeking unanimous consent for Stone to finish his remarks. The criminal code bill was interrupted and a section was to be laid out before an adjournment at 2 o clock.
Members of the Committee on Interoceanic Canals clash over calling former Assistant Postmaster General Bristow to testify on government ownership of a Pacific coast steam line and Panama Canal traffic. Sen. Flint and Sen. Hopkins oppose Bristow, amid closed hearings and protests for a fuller hearing. The panel heard from J. C. Blackburn and Richard R. Rogers on Canal Zone civil governance.
Secretary Metcalf tells the Senate that the American battleship fleet is superior in the Pacific and torpedo boats cannot be built on the Western coast. He argues war could reach the coast only by raids and the main fleet would be distant, making raids unlikely to change the war’s outcome.
Senate Military Affairs committee favored report on Warren army pay bill. Amendments raise lieutenant generals by 9 percent, major generals by 10 percent, others by 15 to 26 percent. Cadets at Military Academy get 25 percent increase. President can fix enlisted pay up to 10 percent more.
The Senate received a favorable report from the Committee on Mines and Mining on Senator Scott's resolution to appoint a commission of six Senators and six Representatives to investigate the methods of operation and recent accidents in coal and other mines across West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Alabama, and other states. The resolution calls for a congressional report after the inquiry, and funding for the investigation has been appropriated.
Lieut. Col. Hull testified before the House Committee on Insular Affairs about the Roman Catholic Church indemnity claim for 2 500 000 over damage to church buildings in the Philippine Islands. He praised the late Bishop Rooker of Waylington for his self denial to aid the church and its needy communicants.
Secretary Taft proposed a 75000 appropriation to entertain foreign military and naval guests at army posts without burdening officers. The estimate aims to cover expenses and would be directed by the Chief of Staff under the War Department.
In a House briefing, Chairman Tawney warned the deficit for the next fiscal year may exceed $118 million after adjusting for bank-note redemptions and supplemental appropriations. He cited Treasury estimates showing expenditures outpacing revenues, urged restraint to control spending, and noted no new river or public building appropriations were planned this session.
The House Banking and Currency Committee decided to formally invite Secretary Cortelyou Treasurer Treat Comptroller Ridgely and the currency commission of the American Bankers Association to appear and state views on elastic currency and federal deposit guarantees. The committee planned to hear National Board of Trade representatives who did not show and will reconvene next Wednesday. Senator La Follette introduced a bill to bar public officials from telegraph and telephone passes and to curb line discrimination while preserving all messages for six years. Indiana Presbyterians Christians and Methodists petitioned for a prohibition law for the District of Columbia presented by Senator Hemenway yesterday.
A House subcommittee on Weights and Measures meets next Tuesday to decide restoring the motto In God We Trust on U S coins. The sentiment of the committee appears in favor. the bill’s return to the full committee is expected for reporting. Representatives Pearls Mary, Wood of New Jersey, and Carlin of Virginia are noted in the discussion.
The House introduced a bill for restoring the canteen at army posts and soldiers homes. The Army Canteen Association backs the measure and plans a publicity campaign including a half million circulars to Grand Army posts other groups and individuals to garner support for Bartholdt’s bill. Other bills include pensions for Mexican and Civil War veterans, interstate shipment policing of informants, and banning federal liquor licenses in prohibition areas.
The report covers Admiral Brownson and Admiral Converse in a Senate letter about appointing staff officers to command hospital ships. It notes June 1904 as a turning point, debates whether hospital ships should be in command of surgeons, and argues naval law requires line officers and crews to pilot such ships. Brownson contends hospital ships need full naval crews and officer command.
Mellen of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad met President Roosevelt in a social White House visit. He declined to discuss the meeting beyond noting its social nature. He cited forthcoming matters before the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Department of Justice merger case as unrelated to the talk.
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