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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1909
Page
9
The article cites Senator Jeff Davis arguing against speculation on exchanged products and calls for a strong stance on money power. It depicts a Senate scene with heated rhetoric about tariff policies, wealth influence, and political influence resembling ancient Rome.
Senator Davis of Arkansas moved to restrain deslings in futures and Senator Cumming of Iowa delivered his maiden speech opposing poxtel savings bank Diva. A painting of the late Senator Allison was purchased for the President's room. The Senate will meet today with open sessions. Rainey of Wisconsin attacked President Obatdia of Panama and Cromwell in a Panama Canal debate. February 12 marked Lincoln centenary as a legal holiday. The House discusses the Post Office appropriation bill as general debate proceeds and will meet at noon.
Adherents of naval expansion brace for a Senate fight over the two battleships proposal. supporters cite Senator Allison’s year-old pledge as binding while opponents challenge the binding effect and point to the President’s prior emphasis on authorizing more ships. The coming debate centers on whether the big navy can be financed without triggering broader fiscal or policy consequences.
A pair of bills aims to set a permanent policy for U S waterways. Introduced by Ransdell of Louisiana Moore of Pennsylvania Sherley of Kentucky and Dauthardt of Missouri the first bill contemplates a 6000000 bond issue to finance interstate waterway improvements the second creates a presidentially appointed commission to study waterways and pork barrel plans. Bond terms span ten years at 2 percent interest and officials would be paid salaries.
The appointment of Commissioner General Daniel Keefe of the Bureau of Indigertion was reported favorably to the Senate for confirmation. A special committee hearing evaluated accusations by Senator Gere that Keefe aided the Democratic ticket and opposed Samuel Gompers, but the committee found no supporting evidence and reserved the right to oppose on the Senate floor.
The special committee to decide action on Representative Willett of New York's Roosevelt denunciation speech will report to the House today. Chairman Mannef Tine will present the report after a delay caused by Willett's absence. Options include expunging the speech or parts of it from the official Records, with the committee silent on specifics.
Senate Judiciary committees will press ahead with a probe into President Roosevelt’s authority to permit the absorption of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company by the United States Steel Corporation. The inquiry may focus on legal questions in the merger, with Henry Frick and Judge E. H. Gary likely to testify, figures who advised the President under pressure from a major New York financial institution seeking a market for coal and iron stock.
A special judiciary committee claims the Senate has no right to demand facts from President Roosevelt about the United States Steel absorption of Tennessee Coal and Iron. Attorney General Bonaparte cites the Commerce and Labor Act to bar such demands. The committee presses on, seeking authority over the merger details and possible subpoenas for Frick and Gary, amid internal split.
The Senate yesterday received a favorable committee report on a bill to pension widows of Civil War soldiers and sailors who married after June 27 1890. Opponents argue the measure offers no justification for women to marry aging soldiers for benefits, while proponents note limited impact on pension budgets and potential inclusion of about 13 000 to 26 000 widows.
Iowa Senator Cummins spoke for about an hour opposing the postal savings bank bill as reported, praising amendment allowing deposits in any bank and warning against exemptions for postal savings deposits. Senator Carter replied to his objections, drawing attention from senators across the chamber.
The East Washington Heights Traction Railroad Company sent its 1908 annual report to Congress via president O KR Brothers. Reported capital stock 1600 dollars paid in 14800, funded debt 7000, floating debt 31323.21, real estate due 9670, one mile of road, two cars, six minutes per trip, passengers 267,630, average fare 2.167, passenger receipts 6802, maintenance 28108, power 1101, wages 3226.8, expenditures 45441.5. Stockholders list shows BE Randle as largest holder with 226.25 shares, George E Judd 132.4, O Brothers 131.10, total 296 shares.
Delegations from Birmingham led by Walker Percy travel to Washington to oppose United States Judge Oscar B Hundley nomination from the northern district of Alabama. The Senate committee on judiciary plans another hearing while Hundley and about 30 Alabama lawyers and businessmen arrive to defend his claims amid charges of incompetency and past receivership at Southern Steel Company.
Congressman Rainey charged William Nelson Cromwell and associates with scheming to control Panama’s government and revenue to benefit Anglo American interests. He linked Obaldia’s presidential plan to a broad pattern of treaties and timber deals, urging U S intervention to block the alleged scheme. Cromwell declined to comment on Rainey’s allegations.
A House agriculture committee rejected the Brandegee forest reserves bill and adopted the Weeks measure by vote. The Weeks bill mirrors the Scott act, allows federal state compacts to conserve resources, and funds 100000 for cooperation on forest use and protection including potential land purchases at river headwaters.
Inspector Runyan defends water gas use in Washington arguing it is common in cities and warns carbon monoxide levels vary. Officials cite misstatements from interviews and call for tighter limits, while lawmakers press for action and further staff to handle gas quality enforcement.
The House ratified a resolution setting February 13, 1909 as a legal holiday in the District of Columbia to honor Abraham Lincoln's birth. The measure authorizes the President to proclaim the holiday, with the Senate already approving a broader bill that also calls for a Lincoln memorial highway from the White House to Gettysburg.
An ad touts a new skin remedy sold for 50 cents in stores including Ogram's and Affeck's claiming to cure pimples acne tetter itching scalp and rashes. It promises rapid results within twenty four hours and offers a free experimental package by mail from Emergency Laboratories New York.
Official state document certifies the general election results for California electors, listing the electors chosen, including US Grant Jr, Samuel M Shortridge, GW Dingell, Alden Anderson, and others. It provides the canvass tallies for each candidate and notes the final ascertainment by the California Secretary of State, dated 1908.
The Senate yesterday confirmed Samuel B Donnelly of New York for public printer. A Senate committee investigation found charges he dismissed nonunion workers without cause baseless. Fred W Carpenter relocated Taft’s secretary office from Augusta to this city to handle extensive mail with two stenographers, likely keeping quarters and a Taft White House installation forthcoming.
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