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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
4
A House proposal moves an armory bill to transfer police officers and advance district measures. Plans include constructing a boulevard to Mount Vernon, acquiring extra Rock Creek Park land, and placing the census under civil service. The package flags land purchases, park expansion, and civil service reform within district policy.
Senate favors a mining technology bureau in the Geological Survey and considers land acquisitions for Rock Creek Park. A new armory site is proposed on the Virginia shore of the Potomac with a government building plan and a $114,008 project estimate. Measures cover licensing, street extensions, Sunday closing, and police transfers to regular forces with related appropriations and design work. The discussions involve Gallinger, Carlin, Clapp, Smith, Langley, and Coudrey among others.
Senate convenes at noon to discuss bills on street railways extending to Union Station, elevator safety with automatic devices, and street extensions such as Kenyon Street. Proposals include funding limits and regulations, with committees reporting on mining technology and Meridian place extension.
George Peabody Watmora of Rhode Island won re election and took the oath as Senator. The 92 member Senate marks a historic high. Wetmore resumes chair of the Library Committee and serves on Public Buildings and Grounds, University of the United States, and Woman's Suffrage.
The Aldrich financial measure moves toward a full committee review after Treasury data arrives. Provisions call for emergency notes on hand, state by state currency distribution, city bonds inspected, and a deposit insurance option via Senator Owen’s proposed amendments. Democratic substitutes and banker-backed drafts shape the debate ahead of a possible floor report.
A. M. Jordan of New York representing Equitable Life Insurance spoke to the House Banking and Currency Committee against the Fowler bill proposing a national currency with Federal deposit guaranty. He urged no asset currency beyond government bonds and cited panics in Germany and Japan to argue for bond backed currency and proposed a $10,100,000 emergency issue of national credit notes bond braced.
Gen James A Drain, head of the National Guard Association executive committee, spoke to the Milan Committee on a House bill to amend the militia efficiency act of January 21 1903. The measure envisions calling the organized militia into U S service ahead of other volunteers and arming and equipping them at government cost to meet emergencies.
Senator Stott announced a Senate statement about a temporary restraining order issued by Judge Dayton of the Northern District of West Virginia against John Mitchell and others, as read in Ro Tara yesterday.
The Townsend compulsory arbitration bill to settle labor disputes by a presidentially appointed permanent commission was further discussed by the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce but no final conclusion was reached. The committee will consider bills amending interstate commerce law and canal supply provisions for the Panama Canal, including government purchase of ships and American registry vessels.
Senator Culberson, reporting for the Judiciary Committee, introduces a resolution directing an investigation into the issuance of a temporary injunction linked to Hitchman Coal and Coke Company and United Mine Workers. Senator Scott notes a long distance call with Judge Dayton who explained the temporary injunction appeared necessary but not permanent.
The House Committee on Indian Affairs moves to end all nonreservation Indian schools in the United States following Leupp’s recommendation. A clause asks states to show plans to operate as educational institutions with whites included. Schools to be discontinued include Point Lewis Colorado Mount Pleasant Michigan and Carson Nevada with total appropriation 8 215 697 of which 3 681 420 is for maintenance of Indian schools.
In a sweeping assertion, Mr Hale claims no reference to slavery appeared in the voluminous reports sent to Congress. The remark surfaces amid suspicion that slavery discussions could prompt a broader attack on the Secretary of War.
In a heated session, Representative Fowler lauds Grover Cleveland for appealing to J. P. Morgan to defend national honor amid discussions on slavery in the Philippines. Senators clash over expunging the slavery chapter while probing Sulu archipelago practices and Secretary Taft’s administration.
Taft and Senator Lodge met with Senator Knox to push a Senate resolution granting Filipino commissioners in Washington the floor. Knox joked that Pennsylvania would not support Taft at the national convention, then the trio dismissed politics with laughter.
An Indiana man recounts his long battle with coffee related stomach and nervous system issues. After switching to Postum on a cousin’s recommendation he reports calmer nerves, no stomach pain, fewer headaches, and improved overall condition. He prepares Postum per package directions and praises its taste and benefits. The ad cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and references the book The Road to Wellville.
December 24 1903 the Philippine Commission announced penalties for persons who hold or sell slaves Calla fax Cortelyou's Report Earlier Senator Culberson pressed for Treasury information on the Ranema band issue delay Aldrich arranged a private interview The Cortelyou report is promised to be sent to the Senate tomorrow The Senate will meet at noon today.
Secretary Taft spoke before the House Committee on Industrial Arts and Expositions, backing a 700,000 government grant for participation in the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition in Seattle. He favored a Philippine exhibit funded by the federal government, noting the event would boost Pacific trade and Orientals' interest in the United States while contrasting with Japan’s ambitions.
A House committee bill authorizes an artist of repute to paint eighteen portraits of former Speakers and the current Speaker to replace the crayon images in the House lobby. An appropriation of 4300 is provided. Portraits include Polk, Cobb, Davis, Kelley, Hunter, Carlisle, Taylor, Stevenson, Karr, Loyd, Barbour, Polk, Tyler, Calhoun, Dayton, Jones, Orr, Cheves, and Lannon from various states.
The President sent to the Senate nominations for rear admirals William Seite and Leavitt C. Logan, and for paymaster Arthur M. Plan, with confirmation likely pending.
A compilation of notices and schedules for annual meetings and elections from various Washington area companies and organizations. Includes Mutual Fire Insurance DC, Firemen's Insurance Company, Washington Gas Light, Washington Post Company, Washington Jockey Club, Washington Post Company, and Capuzaya Mining Company. Details cover dates, times, offices, and director or manager elections.
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