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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1908
Page
15
A complex report outlines incoming legislators reshaping agricultural oversight. It notes appointments, budget debates, and policy directions as new committee members hint at tighter funding and stricter farm program controls amid deficit concerns.
A garbled report suggests a currency measure faces postponement and aims for action in the coming week. Authorities and lawmakers debate timing and potential impacts as the week progresses.
An alumni dinner in Washington and Lincoln bathtoo featured speakers defending President Ronse.tt and predicting enduring support from prominent figures. Attendees urged continued endorsement of his policies as they praised the administration amid political tensions.
Commander William F Fullam announced the navy training station at Newport expects to graduate 7000 apprentices yeomen musicians and cooks this year, vs 4902 in 1907. He notes the station is a major fleet contributor and requests funding for improvements including a winter drills pavilion, with total Newport costs near two million dollars compared to Great Lakes.
Joint Committee aims for agreement on district traction measure as House and Senate differ over street railway extensions. Navy Yard Track Bill advance to the House for action, proposing a new line and 9000 from the Treasury for right of way. Public utilities plan also under review with district committee meeting next Thursday.
House committee may propose reforms in the Post Office Department as lawmakers plan a cautious investigation. Rep Madden says the inquiry will slow until appropriation bills are settled and stresses oversight of department expenditures and potential economical changes.
Capt Hart, injured Saturday morning in a fall causing a skull fracture, showed recognition of family at bedside last night. Doctors at Georgetown University Hospital report he remains in critical condition with a slow recovery projected.
A new cruiser achieved an average speed of 26 knots per hour during a test run from Lilvebeth to Thatchers Island, entering the harbor at 1 am. Its peak 15 minute pace reached 0.6 knots, and its overall average exceeded contract requirements by 1.5 knots, surpassing builders Mose Squres' prophecy.
Leon Alburn the Russian poet and author of several volumes arrived in Washington from San Francisco and is the guest of S Robbin. He plans a lecture and has written works including Extract of Russians Polis Histor and The Hope. He studied economic conditions in Russia and abroad.
A longtime U S lawmaker Edwin Denby of Michigan on the House Foreign Affairs Committee warns Japan must honor open trade rules in Manchuria. He cites his China years and critiques Japan’s wartime actions, urging open doors and warning against coercive gains that harm U S cotton and other imports. He references Chinese and British observers and favors a strong, principled American stance to deter one sided nationalism.
Dr Henry J Harris outlined a district wide child labor regulation in a speech to the District Federation of Women’s Club at WoCTL building, noting 2600 District youths under fourteen employed and praising postwar move to replace boy messengers with mature workers. The group supported a congressional bill to limit child labor and discussed art duty reductions and arts and crafts topics.
The text describes heart weakness caused by sluggish circulation and impurities. Dr Niles Heart Cure is said to strengthen nerves and muscles, stopping sinking spells after using five bottles. The testimonial notes prior faint episodes requiring resuscitation and cites Miles Medical Co in Elk heart, Indiana.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports opposition to Senator Fulton of Oregon proposing discretionary power to suspend rate increases after a single shipper protest. The commission argues this would delay determinations, burden the agency, and harm railroads and the public, adding to an already overworked workload.
A Sanuel Gom pers mesivent era in the question of pursuing labor unions under the Sherman Antitrust Law. The administration faces pressure to direct the Department of Justice to act, with President Roosevelt likely to be asked to enforce the law against unions. The Gom pers influence and the Supreme Court ruling on Loewe & Co. loom over potential actions and the Union leadership’s stance and withdrawal from the official labor group.
Special to The Washington Post New York March 1 Buckeye Club No 13 opens in a rental house at the northeast corner of Thirty third Street and Madison Avenue as a permanent market hub for Ohio men in the city. A feast and lively talk promise a strong state presence with plans for an eight to ten thousand dollar open house in about a month and key figures like Secretary Taft expected to attend.
A Senate Commerce subcommittee, handling Senator Newlands's bill to spend 5 million dollars for national waterways, decided to seek the Inland Waterways Commission's advice and invite it to join in early proceedings. In a separate item, Navy Lt. Isaac Knight Seymour, ordnance officer of the Isard, died suddenly last week. the Nevada monitor will be buried at Annapolis Naval Cemetery tomorrow.
An old promotional note touts Sarsaparilla as a spring cure for skin eruptions and pimples. It claims to cleanse the interior, remove toxins, and improve the complexion despite blemishes.
A young man released from Auburn Prison describes the strict rule of absolute silence, its enforcement, and the alleged rise in insanity and self harm among convicts. He notes forced isolation, limited speech on holidays, denial of bedding, meager rations, and the loss of pay upon punishment, leaving many to return to crime after release.
A reader column offering guidance on pension rates and required evidence for widows and veterans. It covers monthly rates for widows, dependents, proof of service related disability, abandonment, and age rules, with sample inquiries about the Spanish American War and related claims. Many named readers ask about applying, evidence needed, and eligibility under various acts.
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