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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
26
The House consider bills to transfer policemen from Armory 0T and advance district measures. Proposals include constructing a boulevard to Mount Vernon, acquiring more land for Rock Creek Park, and placing the census under civil service.
The Senate reports favorably on measures by Mr. Dick to create a mining technology bureau in the Geologic Survey and by Mr. Gallinger to extend Rock Creek Drive and acquire land for Rock Creek Park. Other proposals include licensing hired vehicles, regulating passenger elevators, widening Kenyon Street, dedicating a site for an armory, and transferring special crossing policemen to the regular force. A separate bill seeks funding for the armory project and notes potential exchanges of land with the government as part of the Rock Creek Park expansion.
Congress discussions cover extending streetcar lines to Union Station and a DC passenger elevator safety act requiring automatic devices and district approval. Bills to widen Kenyon Street, extend Meridian Place, fund district fiscal year 1% and reset Brentwood improvements are debated. local trade groups seek civil service reforms.
George Peabody Watmora of Rhode Island took the oath to succeed himself in the Senate, as the chamber reached a historic 92 members. Wetmore’s reentry as chairman of the Library Committee marks renewed influence over statues in the Capitol and public buildings funding, reflecting a broader return after a Rhode Island deadlock.
A push on the Aldrich Financial bill moves to the Senate Finance Committee with Treasury data due. Democrats prepare a substitute while bankers back the measure, proposing state distribution of currency and rapid notes issuance tied to emergency needs.
A. MN. Jordan of New York, an Equitable Life Insurance representative, testified before the House Banking and Currency Committee yesterday against the Fowler bill proposing an elastic currency with a federal guarantee of national bank deposits. He argued against a bond backed currency, cited Germany and Japan asset currencies, and proposed a $10.1 million emergency issue of national credit notes to inject elasticity.
At a Milan Committee on Militia meeting Gen James A Drain of the National Guard Association urged a House bill to amend the 1903 militia act. The measure would have the organized militia called into U S service ahead of other volunteer forces, with the federal government arming uniforming and equipping this force for emergencies, while costs would not be charged to the state.
Senator Scott read in the Senate yesterday a statement on a temporary restraining order issued by Judge Dayton United States district judge for the Northern District of West Virginia against John Mitchell and others The move concerns a miners injunction in Ro Tarn and related issues debated in the chamber.
The Townsend compulsory arbitration bill to settle labor disputes by a president appointed permanent commission was under further discussion by the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce without a final decision. The panel also weighed various interstate commerce law amendments presented by lawmakers on March. Canal supplies for the Panama Canal project were addressed, including provisions for government ships and American-registered vessels.
The text notes talk of the United Mine Workers Association and Hitchman Coal and Coke Company. Senator Scott says Judge Dayton explained the temporary injunction was needed for the presentation but not permanent. Senator Culberson reports a judiciary resolution directing an investigation into the injunction’s issuance.
The House Committee on Indian Affairs, following Commissioner Leupp, proposes ending all nonreservation Indian schools in the United States. The annual Indian Appropriation bill reports a clause requesting states to accept these schools and run them as educational institutions with equal access for Indians and whites. Discontinued schools include Point Lewis Colorado Mount Pleasant Michigan and the Car Bon Nevada. The bill totals 8,215,697 dollars with 3,681,420 dollars allocated for maintenance of Indian schools.
Congress receives a claim that slavery was discussed up to Taft, shocking Mr Hale who says no mention appears in the voluminous reports. Suspicion grows that the slavery discussion could trigger a broad attack on the Secretary of War.
In a heated House debate on currency reform, Chairman Fowler lauds Grover Cleveland for appealing to J. P. Morgan to uphold national honor amid Philippines slavery discussions. The exchange touches on bond selling, bank reserves, and a proposed centralized monetary system.
Secretary Taft and Senator Lodge meet Senator Knox chairing the Rules Committee to push a Senate resolution granting Filipino commissioners floor access. Knox jokes that Pennsylvania will not back Taft for the national convention, and the three laugh off the topic.
An Indiana man recounts long coffee troubles and stomach pain he faced for five years. After trying milk and hot water, a cousin urged Postum. He switched, saw nerves calm, digestion improve, and overall health rise. He praises Postum per the booklet claim “There’s a Reason” and notes the package directions.
December 24, 1903 reports cite heavy penalties by the Philippine Commission for those who hold or sell slaves. The day includes Senator Culberson pressing for Treasury information and Aldrich arranging a private talk to explain a delay. Cortelyou’s report was promised to the Senate the following day as the chamber prepared to meet at noon.
Secretary Taft spoke to the House Industrial Arts and Expositions committee in favor of a 700000 government appropriation for participation in the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition to be held in Seattle next year. He advocated a Philippine exhibit financed by the Federal government and discussed U.S. Pacific trade aims with Japan. He praised Western expositions for promoting Orientals’ interest in the United States and trade. He noted the Senate and House committees expect favorable action and greeted lawmakers during the Capitol visit.
A House resolution introduced by Rep. Parsons New York authorizes an eminent painter to create eighteen portraits of former Speakers and the current Speaker to replace the crayon portraits in the House lobby. An appropriation of 4300 is allotted for the portraits. The list includes Polk Cobb Davis Keifer Hunter Carlisle Taylor Blair Adams Stevenson M C Carrr Floyd Barbour Bel Tyler Colfax Dayton Jones Orr Cheeves Lannon and others.
The President sent to the Senate yesterday nominations for two captains to become rear admirals William Seite and Leavitt C Logan and for Arthur M Pln to be paymaster.
A long OCR list shows multiple annual and special meetings for Columbus firms and DC companies. Highlights include Mutual Fire Insurance DC, Firemen's Insurance DC, Washington Gas Light, Washington Post Company, Washington Jockey Club, Washington Post Office, and Capuzaya Mining notices. Dates cluster February 1908 with locations in DC Mount Vernon Virginia and office addresses. Directors and secretaries named with meeting times and purposes. The notices call for election of directors and perpetual status considerations, plus routine financial disclosures.
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