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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1909
Page
18
The article reports Senator Jeff Davis of Rhode Island addressing the Senate about suppressing speculation on exchanged commodities. He rails against money power influencing policy and argues the tariff is a tool used to shield entrenched interests.
Senator Davis of Arkansas reintroduced a bill to prevent dealings in futures. Senator Cumming of Iowa delivered his maiden speech opposing postal savings banks and supporting amendments. A painting of the late Senator Allison, recently displayed in the President's room, was purchased for the treasury. The Senate opened today with Rainey of Wisconsin attacking President Obama and others over the Panama Canal. Lincoln centenary day was made a legal holiday by joint resolution. The House debated the Post Office appropriation bill as it met at noon.
Senators clash over the House battleship program and a legacy claim by Senator Allison that authorizes a yearly increase in battleships. Opponents dispute binding force of the pledge while the administration presses for a two ship per year pace and broader navy expansion amid political maneuvering in Washington.
Representatives Ransdell Moore Sherley and Dauthardt proposed two bills to permanently improve interstate waterways. One would authorize a one hundred million dollar bond issue with proceeds for inland waterway costs, and the other would create a presidentially appointed commission to study waterways and pork barrel issues. Bonds run ten years at two percent interest.
The Senate committee reported favorably on Daniel Keefe for commissioner general in the bureau of indigent citizens. Charges from Senator Gere alleged rewards for opposing Samuel Gompers and the Democratic ticket, but the committee found no sufficient proof. Gore reserved the right to oppose confirmation on the floor.
The special committee reviewing Representative Willett of New Yorks speech denouncing President Roosevelt will report to the House today. Chairman Mannet Tine said the report is ready after a delay caused by Willetts absence. Alternatives include expunging all or part of the speech from the Records, with the committee silent on its final recommendation.
Senate Judiciary committee will pursue an inquiry into the president’s power to permit absorption of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company by United States Steel Corporation. The inquiry may focus on the legal questions of the merger, with possible testimony from Henry Frick and E. H. Gary, who urged Roosevelt to act under business necessity.
A judiciary committee argues the Senate has no right to demand facts the President may have from the United States Steel Corp regarding approval of its Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption. Attorney General Bonaparte cites the commerce and labor act to limit inquiries while the panel seeks authority to proceed with its investigation and report.
A favorable Senate committee report moves a bill to pension widows of Civil War soldiers and sailors who married after June 27 1890. Proponents say about 13000 to 26000 women would gain, arguing current law denies pension only by marriage date. Opponents worry the measure could encourage marriages for benefit and would not deter exploitative matches.
Iowa Senator Cummins spoke about an hour opposing the postal savings bank bill as reported. He argued Iowa has more banking institutions than any state and supported an amendment allowing deposits in any bank under national, state, or territorial laws. He warned against exemptions from reserve requirements and was met with bipartisan attention as Senator Carter answered his objections.
East Washington Heights Traction Railroad Company forwarded its 1908 report to Congress. O KR Brothers head the company. Capital stock listed at 14 800 with 7 000 funded debt and 31 323 21 floating debt. One mile of track, two cars, six minute trips, 267 630 passengers, fare 0 21 67. Receipts 6 802, maintenance 28 108, power 1 101, wages 3 226 8b. Stockholders total 296 shares. Randle largest with 226 1 4, George E Judd 132 4, O Brothers 131 10.
Delegations from Birmingham arrive in Washington to press or oppose the United States Judge Oscar B Hundley nomination. Walker Percy leads opponents seeking rejection while Hundley and about 30 Alabama lawyers and businessmen arrive to back his appointment. The judiciary committee will hear the groups today or tomorrow.
Congressman Rainey accuses William Nelson Cromwell and associates of planning to install a pliant Panamanian president Obaldia, seize republic revenues, and push timber deals and a railroad contract. He links Taft intervention to Obaldia’s election and warns against treaties enriching cronies, while Cromwell stays silent on the charges.
The House agriculture committee rejected Brandegee’s forest reserves purchase plan and adopted the Weeks bill, aiming to conserve natural resources. It includes a $100,000 federal-state cooperation fund and allows use of Forest Service receipts to extend forests at riverhead headwaters.
Washington gas officials defend water gas safety amid House District committee hearings. Inspector Runyan admits carbon monoxide in gas mixtures, cites higher danger in water gas, while scholars and public figures urge stricter limits and better ventilation.
The House ratified a resolution setting aside February 12 as a Lincoln holiday and February 13, 1909, will be a legal holiday in DC in honor of Abraham Lincoln's birth. The Senate has passed a similar measure, with an added provision for a memorial highway from the White House to Gettysburg battlefield.
An advertisement-like notice touts poklam a skin remedy from Emergency Laboratories New York promising fast clear skin. It claims 50 cent box purchases at several drugstores and free mailed sample with an address to West Twenty Fifth Street New York. It asserts effects on acne tetter scalp hives and itching and says it leaves no visible residue and can clear pimples in twenty four hours.
The document records the United States Secretary of State Elbridge G. Roosevelt certifying the California general election of November 3, 1908 for electors of President and Vice President. It lists the appointed electors including Grant, Shortridge, Dinkell, and Field, and provides a canvass of votes for each elector candidate with precise totals.
The Senate yesterday confirmed Samuel B Donnelly of New York as public printer. A Senate committee found charges of discharging nonunion workers without cause unfounded. Fred W Carpenter, Taft’s secretary, moved his office from Augusta to here to handle Taft’s mail with two trained stenographers.
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