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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
20
A fragmented text shows a Senate debate over government ownership and a bill aimed to fix the bonds market through foreclosures and currency steps. The discussion touches on market manipulation, potential presidential or congressional action, and calls to settle the issue promptly.
Fragmented report shows House Committee debating a pilots bill with arguments for and against. Names such as Veseth and Paden appear in attendance while officials from coastwise trade and merchant interests are cited, with a secretary noted in the petition context.
Senate debate centers on William Alden Smith speech condemning a controversial bill. The day shifts to minor measures, immigration investigation requests, and a failed expulsion bill for convicts awaiting release. Union pilots and maritime interests press opposition to the postwar harbor piloting reforms.
Hepburn committee chair travels from White House toward Capitol with a bill to tax stock transfers at 1/2 percent on face value for sales or memoranda of sale. The measure targets margins trading, imposes fines up to 110 dollars, imprisonment up to six months, and seeks to curb gambling in margin accounts while aiming to fit Interstate Commerce power.
Senator Owen offered a resolution asking the Secretary of the Treasury to transmit a revised Treasury report showing receipts and disbursements for all money on New York subtreasury accounts for the fiscal year. The memorial by James Hallock explains alleged imaginary disbursements and padding of customs deposits alleging daily fake cashing and deposits to inflate Subtreasury business and push for more clerical staff.
A pension bill moved through the House and reported to the Senate proposes increasing widows pensions to $1 per month for certain soldiers. It would cover widows of soldiers who served in the Indian Army, the Bar with Mevico, or the cover, while removing marriage restrictions. The bill’s annual cost is estimated at $1,419,000, with comparisons to prior House costs cited.
Portsmouth to Washington transfer of documents for the extradition of Paul Roy in the murder case of George W. Cakang at Sowington. State official documents and affidavits accompany the demand from New Hampshire through the State Department. Sheriff Collis reports the warrant issued by Judge Slee of the Portsmouth Municipal Court.
House Committee on Expenditures in the Post Office Department pushes reforms to curb irregularities in supplies and pricing across bureaus. Chairman Wanger cites rushed orders by postmasters increasing costs and asks for a thorough investigation, with a hearing featuring the department’s chief clerk tomorrow.
Mr Hamilton of Michigan yesterday introduced in the House a bill to protect national banks from false libel and slander. It prescribes a fine up to 1000 or imprisonment up to five years or both for those who publish false or malicious statements about a national banking association intended to harm its credit or deposits. The bill specifies that only published writings or prints are actionable as libel.
The House District Committee is set to relocate from the Capriol building to the new House office building. Rep Menn chairs space allocation and reports a resolution transferring the District Committee to the new building and giving its rooms to the Military Committee. The Ways and Means Committee also seeks space in the new building, while District members fear losing their current quarters.
A House Appropriations sub committee named by Chairman Tawney will study reclassification of clerks across executive departments and a probable salary realignment. The panel, including Gillette Massachusetts and Tawney Minnesota, aims to produce two comprehensive measures for the next Congress.
The House adopted a resolution for a full inquiry into peonage conditions in the South after Representative Clark of Florida denounced the Department of Justice methods. He attacked Attorney General Bonaparte, Mary Grace Quackenbos, and Charles W Russell, urging Florida’s citizenry to welcome an impartial investigation despite strong opposition from some members. The vote passed 193 to 8 as Speaker adjourned at six.
Postmaster General Meyer urged the Senate Appropriations Committee for additional clerical staff for his personal office. Meyer, then a private secretary, said he is competent but cannot handle all department duties alone. He requested a confidential clerk and an stenographer as assistants under existing conditions, to be detailed from within the service accordingly.
Senator William Bison of Iowa received wide congratulations from colleagues across parties on the seventy ninth virtholay anniversary. The visit occurred in the Senate Committee on Appropriations room where he began as chair during Cleveland’s first administration. He remains in excellent health and looks forward to more years of public service as he reflects on thirty five years in the Senate. Tomorrow marks the thirty sixth anniversary of his swearing in.
Orleans County Democratic delegates ignore Bryan prospects and endorse WR Murphy for secretary to the late Gow Chenier for the retity office amid a divisive convention. The resolution favors Murphy as a presidential contender, signaling a shift in local Democratic alignment.
The House Library Committee held a hearing on the Parsons bill as a New York artist testified about potential costs and completion time for paintings or crayons. The panel reached no decision. The Grant memorial site was also discussed with Chairman McCall saying a decision would come soon.
A series of legislative briefs notes Representative Harrison introduces a bill to make October 12 a legal holiday for Columbus discovery. The President sent to the Senate nominations and bills, including a $1,915,060 allocation for a crypt at Natal Academy, and a consular service reorganization bill. Senate debate covers Newlands and Simmons speaking on a federation bill, a pension bill for officers’ widows, and a plan to close crests while creating new consulates. Other items include mileage for Congress members, federal auto licensing, and compensation claims for revenue officers and Philippine residents. The Treasury certifies pay for Philippine Resident Commissioners from election date.
President forecasts a square break with Roosevelt and predicts Congress will wake up soon or face consequences. He argues major reforms like employer liability, Sherman and trust law amendments, and securities regulation will be pushed once the Senate crafts the bills. A New York poll shows strong Roosevelt support among subscribers nationwide.
Senate action on a resolution seeking information on alleged frauds and misuses related to interior affairs is described. The record notes questions about who drafted the resolution and whether a secretary influenced its wording. A separate note mentions a French ambassador’s letter thanking for copies of a commemorative statue volume distributed in France and libraries.
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