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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
4
The council backs a measure to widen Twentieth and extend Jefferson Street while a police pension act amendment promises Chief Belt not less than half the present Pey when he retires. Members show eagerness to pass the track bill.
In Washington District measures progress with temporary rail tracks to Union Station and several street extensions. Key figures include Mr Sime Mr Murphy Mr Foater and Mr Dawnon, with Senate action on land purchase for Georgetown Heights and a $226,016.29 grant to James Fintenan and heirs. House committee reports favor Sims bill for temporary tracks to the station and notes on transfers, fares, and potential permanent routes amid debate over universal transfers and station access.
The House backed a bill retiring Gen Howard and approving a favorable report on related measures. A provision extends pension eligibility to chief engineers and above retired before the act under the old law, with a new supplement for Chief Belt of the fire department. An amendment also calls for increasing a street widening project on Twenty first street northwest north of Park.
The Senate debated the Wap mente on the gad rendered the banker Aurying the resent panic. Measures for Jefferson street Northwest Brightwood Park and Fifth street Northwest were authorized or reported. Oak street Northwest and Kenyon Street extensions were authorized. A bill to purchase land west of Jackson Echoal Georgetown Heights for a school tract was introduced with a $25,000 cap. A House bill would make summer Saturdays a holiday for District officials and arsenals and navy yards.
Advertisement claims Dr Miles Heart Cure strengthens heart nerves and muscles to ease strain from palpitations and irregular pulse. Testimonial from Mrs Mary C Hahler of Bullivan Missouri asserts recovery after several doctors failed, with offer of money back if first bottle fails. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
Senate panels weigh investigating the Washington school situation as Senator Dolliver pushes to reorganize school government by abolishing the board of education and naming a director of education. Debates focus on board control, possible salaries for members, and hearing dates amid room changes for committee meetings.
Delegates from the national convention of the American Association of Masters Pilots and Mates met Senator Knox in his Capitol room to press for restoring the 70 ton and under sailing vessel licensing exemption. Capt John Bilva of Boston and Capt J Ed O'Brien of Pensacola introduced the group. Congress has a bill to repeal the exemption, a change the association seeks to reverse and reestablish the former law on licensed officers aboard small vessels.
In a tense financial chapter, Savator De citta praises capital backers who staked wealth to tide over the market flurry. Heyburn faces a tilt as money waited in New York and Colorado, with disputes over control and timing.
Senator Teller defends Treasury actions amid a banking panic criticizing overtrading and greed among rich men. He says some bankers would have failed without relief, praises relief measures, and cites deposits shifts across regions. Senator Stone pushs a money distribution inquiry, detailing regional gains and losses while others clash over time and courtesy.
A quorum was demanded, Mr Heybury sought unanimous consent for Mr Stone to conclude remarks, a motion to strike a section of the bill followed, and the Senate adjourned at 2 o'clock after the interrupted debate. The tone was heated as Mr Stone objected during the proceedings.
The Canal Committee split over whether to hear former Postmaster General Bristow on government ownership of a Pacific Coast steam line to support Panama route traffic. Senators Flint and Hopkinson oppose Bristow, fueling a heated dispute amid tense relations with Pacific Mail and Panama Railroad interests.
Secretary Metcalf writes to the Senate asserting the American battle fleet’s superiority in the Pacific. He rejects Senator Ankeny’s torpedo boat idea, arguing coastal construction is impractical. In war, he says the coast would face raids by small forces with limited impact on the outcome.
Senate Military Affairs committee backed a favorable report on Senator Warren's army pay bill. The draft increases senior officers percentwise, cadets gain 25 percent, while enlisted pay rises capped at 10 percent.
The Senate received a favorable report from the Committee on Mines and Mining on Senator Scott's resolution to appoint a 6 member Senate and 6 member House commission. The panel would investigate methods of operation and recent mine accidents in West Virginia Pennsylvania Alabama and other states with a report to Congress after completion. Funding for the inquiry has been appropriated.
Lieut. Col. Hull testified before the House Insular Affairs committee on the Catholic Church claim for 2.5 million dollars over church damage in the Philippine Islands. He lauded the late Bishop Rooker of Waylington for self-denial to aid the church and its needy communicants.
Secretary Taft sent an estimate of 75000 to cover costs of entertaining foreign military and naval guests at army posts. The plan aims to spare army officers from personal expense while hosting distinguished visitors. The Chief of Staff under the War Department would oversee the funds.
House discussion centers on Treasury estimates showing a large deficit for the next fiscal year. Tawney argues expenditures exceed revenues by about $118 million even after adjustments. The debate covers appropriations, revenue trends, and potential impacts on federal building and river projects.
The House Banking and Currency Committee invited Cortelyou, Treat, Ridgely, and the currency commission of the American Bankers Association to testify on elasticity of the currency and federal deposit guarantees. Representatives from the national board of trade were expected but did not appear. The panel adjourned to meet again Wednesday. A La Follette bill seeks to bar telegraph and telephone passes for public officials and to limit line charges while preserving messages for six years. Indiana Presbyterians Presbyterians seek a DC prohibition law path to Congress.
A House subcommittee on weights and measures plans to decide next Tuesday whether to return the motto In God We Trust to U S coins. The panel is reportedly leaning in favor of restoring the motto, with anticipated full committee action following. Representatives Pearls, Wood, and Carlin are noted in the discussion.
The House introduces a bill to restore the canteen at army posts and soldiers homes. The ARmy Canteen Association plans publicity and education efforts and aims to circulate half a million circulars to posts, organizations, and individuals to back the Bartholdt proposal. Other measures include pension plans for veterans and policing of interstate infant shipments.
A House-placed correspondence and Admiral Brownson’s memorandum challenge medical officers commanding hospital ships. They argue discipline and efficiency require naval laws, with surgeons not to command. Brownson insists hospital ships need full naval crew and officers trained for seafaring command.
Mellen of the New Haven and Hartford Railroad had a brief White House talk with President Roosevelt, describing it as strictly social. He cited business matters before the Interstate Commerce Commission and noted uncertainty about the status of the merger case before the Justice Department.
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