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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
18
The Aldrich bill moves toward a Senate decision within seven days as Democrats rally to offset Republican defections. Reports say La Follette criticized the measure while Republicans struggle to unify, with questions over banking policy and currency reform shaping the debate.
A president sent nominations to the Senate including consuls general and a U S marshal appointment. Names cover Loom Conchalk Sewkara h and Pagadale California at St Petersburg Russia Benjamio Gadget Kentucky at Mexico Clivy Mexico Edvirt Williams Ohio at Tlentain China Pierre Demera Now Faropstre Ulalie Brasi and William Blaby for the Mississippi Ter Commission and Eastern District of Oklahoma United States marshal Samuel Groat victor.
The Senate addressed the Tilman resolution seeking information from the Attorney General on court proceedings affecting the Cheataw and Chickasaw tribes. Several calendar items were disposed of and the chamber planned to meet at noon for Mr. Hopkings currency remarks. In the House general debate on the post-office appropriation, speeches were delivered by Murdock Agnes Moon Griggs Gookel Ling and Smith. The House adjourned at 9:05 to resume at noon.
Nominations include Leander W Dutro as Memphis postmaster and a first district South Carolina delegation backing Speaker Cannon for the presidency. Senate and House measures cover Indian Territory land titles, Calaveras big tree forest creation, and Oklahoma flag with forty-six stars. Debates address wood pulp duties, immigration limits for Asians and Japanese, and public land classification. Soviet-era tone note: no.
Representatie Perkins of Mew Lor vetoed ont other a resolution provid ing for tein. the desks in the Tlause out and replecity them with benches after the order of the Tlaute of Commons .The resolution provides for the appointment of inirmittee of Ine Mr Boyle at Cl 4.0 broached such a plan just be fore Congress met and exhibited drag mess the plans which were given wide publicity So simiar plan was indorsed by Speaker Reed in the Fifty-fifth Con gry Mr Reel was of op now that the House thambir was too large and the seats Luo vilely distributed for proper conduct of business He favored dividing the chant vir Into three sections the central divi sion to be provided with deskless benhes for the members on either side to be a partitioned section finished with desks tables and other pa aphernalia of an OMclil biusness With such an arrange ment it was urged all trouble with acoustics in the chambe proper would be obviated and th sai mening of mem bers from the side climbers for voting for athien calls would be sumplited.
The judiciary subcommittee finished a hearing on whether impeachment proceedings should be filed against Judge Wilfley of the United States Court for Korea. Oral arguments followed a cross examination of Lorin S Andrews, an American attorney. Wilfley and Andrews clashed over charges of misbehavior in office, and further testimony is set for next Friday before the subcommittee.
Receivers of the Tamestown Exposition Company and their attorneys told the House Naval Affairs Committee that the government should buy the 390 acres of the exposition site for use as a naval and coaling station. The asking price was quoted around $2,100,000 with loan debts and stockholder liabilities noted, totaling about $2,500,000. The committee took no decision after hearing the presentation and the discussion of liabilities and value.
Frederick W Mott of St Louis is in town for several days tied to business related to the will of his brother George W Mott who was a prominent business figure in Washington and Iowa. The shoe maker involved executes under the will.
Women advocates led by Anna Shaw and numerous suffragists addressed Senate and House committees in the Capitol urging passage of woman suffrage. Speakers pressed for immediate ballot rights, noting political interference by lawmakers and the potential impact of motherhood on future generations. Senator Owen of Oklahoma voiced qualified support, while others argued for swift action.
A New York suffrage discussion argues the movement needs a strong leader willing to publicly back equal voting rights for women. While public support rises, opposition from machine politicians slows progress, as prominent figures and clubs rally for the cause and question today’s leadership.
Special report notes that in 1868 emigrants sent large sums abroad via steamship lines, with estimates showing about 110 million dollars moved to Italy and Hungarian and Slavonic regions. Homeward bound aliens and costs of transit altered the balance, while 1.35 million arrivals last year produced large remittances, though most funds originated from earnings of friends or relatives in the United States.
Senator Tillman presses for a detailed comptroller report on New York banks loans and collateral from June to December. Allison objects, arguing such disclosures could harm public interests and contradict banking law, while critics warn of stock gambling and special interests influencing disclosure.
Judge Hough of the United States Circuit Court denied today the motion to quash the indictment against Fritz Augustus Heinze for over certification of Otto Heinze & Co checks and overruled the demurrers interposed by the defendants counsel.
An advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a cure for nerve disturbance causing pain and misery. It claims periodic sufferers, including Miss Orlena Schienke, find relief using the remedy, with a money back guarantee if not helped. The 25 dose package costs 25 cents, sold by Miles Medical Co.
Navy and Marine officers press defense of American gunnery at Santiago. Professor P R Alger of the Naval Academy backs Commander Sims on earlier faults, notes global gunneries were poor then but US marksmen now excel. He defends turret design and powder handling safeguards, cites Missouri accident as lesson, and says modern turrets are safe with proper screens and inspections.
In New York on March 3 a coroner's jury found Geromalo Cella died by his own action, while doctors testified to conflicting views of murder versus suicide. Witnesses recalled a fractured skull and poison traces, with one doctor noting a dying man pointed to his chest.
Missouri representative Lloyd demanded suits to recover alleged contract overcharges by railroads, while Chairman Wanger pledged a full audit of the Post Office Department amid charges of fraud in mail weighing. Attacks on postal policy continued as lawmakers debated ocean subsidy and universal parcel delivery before adjourning at 4:06.
The February board notices mourn the death of Edward F Droop a longtime director whose steady integrity guided the Washington Safe Deposit Company. Secretaries George Chenning and others extend sympathy to his family. At the National Metropolitan Tire Insurance Co a similar tribute honors Edward F Droop for years of service and friendship. Also a notice that the partnership of Charles Early and James J Lamp ton operating as Marly & Lampeton has ceased to exist.
The Gaelic League held its regular meeting at Carroll Institute with President James Fivon presiding. Dr Jeffrey McConnell addressed the echent in Gaelic, congratulating 11 league members on adding desirables, signaling the Guehe movement's success.
New York to Paris endurance test car led by Montague Ro arrives in Omaha with a local automata delegation escorting the vehicle to its hotel. Denison to this city progress reported as fairly good given road conditions. other entrants listed at Cedar Rapids Iowa Amhed Iowa Chicago Chesterton Ind.
In Washington to Alfonso Jerome district attorney Jerome worked on his reply to charges raised by William F King. He received a note from Joseph Th Choate offering help and promising a prepared 5 page reply by March. In France, Antoine Thomas the cooper of Clermont Farrand was sentenced to six years hard labor for church robbery schemes.
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