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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
9
The Aldrich bill advances with Democratic support expected to offset Republican defections. Delays and crossfire mark the process as La Follette criticizes the measure while lawmakers anticipate a final Senate vote within seven days.
A fragmented list shows nominations to the Senate and various diplomatic posts. Names include Loom, Pagadale, Gadget, Williams, Demera, Blaby, and Grant, with assignments to consuls generalhips and federal positions in Spain, Mexico, Russia, China, and Oklahoma.
The Senate debated the Tilman resolution seeking Attorney General information on Indian tribe court proceedings and disposed of minor calendar items. The chamber planned to meet at noon, with Mr Hopking to discuss currency. In the House, general debate on the post-office appropriation bill featured speeches by Reps Murdock Moon Griggs Gookel Ling and Smith. The House adjourned at 9:05 until noon.
President nominated Leander W Dutro for Memphis postmaster. Congress indorsed Speaker Cannon for presidency and elected two delegates to Chicago. Senate passed Tillman resolution seeking information from the Attorney General on Indian Territory court proceedings. Agriculture Secretary authorized to create Calaveras big tree national forest in California. Joint resolution donates the first forty six star flag to Oklahoma for custody by the Oklahoma Historical Society. Stevens bill to remove duty on wood pulp introduced. endorsed by Newspaper Publishers National Association. House leaders planned committee sittings. Ballinger testified before Public Lands. Hayes bill on Asiatic immigration considered with California Rep Mehimat supporting strict limits. No decision reached.
Representation Perkins of New Lor vetoed a measure to replace desks in the House with benches following the model of the Commons. A committee was to study the proposal after Speaker Reed previously supported a three-section chamber to ease acoustics and seating, aiming to prevent side climbers from affecting votes.
The House Judiciary Committee subcommittee concluded a day of proceedings on impeachment of Judge Wilfley of the United States Court for Cuba pun awaiting further cross examination. Lorin S Andrews and Judge Wilfley engaged in sharp exchanges as walls of the inquiry. Oral arguments set for next Friday before the subcommittee.
Receivers of the Tamestown Exposition Company with their attorneys urged the government to buy 390 acres for a naval and coaling station at Tamestown. They cited a $2,500,000 purchase price, including a $210,000 loan to satisfy creditors and liabilities, while the committee left without a decision.
Frederick W Mott of St Louis is noted in connection with a will of his brother George W Mott in Washington. The report mentions Mott’s recent stay and business ties to the Iowa shoe maker, with references to the Mott family and local commerce.
Women suffrage advocates led by Anna Shaw and other prominent figures urged passage before a joint Senate and House committee. Senator Owen sided with proponents while questioning Oklahoma’s status, and an adjournment followed with promises to consider the issue.
Supporters say a bold, fearless leader is needed to push the suffrage cause past machine opposition and toward national ballot access. Prominent women and clubs nationwide back the effort while questioning the lack of a singular, heroic leader to rally Congress and public opinion.
Special to The Washington Post outlines travel money flows from 1868 to 1907 with millions sent abroad to Italy and Balkan regions. It notes homeward aliens in 1997 total 560 643 and describe how funds were offset by domestic railroad and shipping expenses. The report cites the immigration commissioner on money brought in versus sent out and explains much of the funds came from friends and relatives who earned it in the United States.
Senator Tillman and allies clash over a resolution demanding the Comptroller disclose detailed loan data from New York banks. The fight centers on collateral loans, borrower names, amounts, and security stocks, with concerns over public interest and legal constraints.
Judge Hough denied the motion to quash the indictment against Fritz Augustus Heinze over the certification of Otto Heinze & Co checks. Demurrers raised by defense were overruled.
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Naval Academy math instructor Prof P R Alger, member of the turret study panel, supports Commander Sims on gunner performance at Santiago. He notes world gunnery was poor then but American crews now train better, praises telescope sights adoption, and defends turret safety. He recalls the Missouri magazine accident and stresses updated inspection and shielding between handling rooms and magazines.
New York on March 3 coroner's jury ruled Geromalo Cella died by his own action. Witnesses were freed. Dr Otto Schultze testified of a skull fracture and poison in the stomach. Dr Bernard Murphy said the dying man pointed to his chest as if indicating self-inflicted death.
In a House debate on post office appropriations Representative Lloyd of Missouri accused railroads of defrauding the government on contract payments for mail contracts. Chairman Wanger pledged an investigation into the Post Office Department amid calls for accountability and reform. Other speakers pressed for broader postal and subsidy measures, including an ocean mail subsidy and an expansion of parcel post, before adjournment.
At a February meeting the Washington Safe Deposit Company Incorporated mourns the death of Edward F Droop praising his integrity and leadership. The National Metropolitan Tire Insurance Company also notes his years of service and calls him a loyal friend and trusted adviser. The Washington firm and community express deep sympathy to his family. The notice also marks the cessation of the firm Marly & Lampton and Charles Early’s departure from the partnership.
The Gaelic League held its regular meeting last evening at Carroll Institute with President James Fivon presiding. Dr Jeffrey Connor addressed the gathering in Gaelic, congratulating the league on many desirable new members that assure the success of the Gaelic movement.
Bpertal from New York arrived tonight with the endurance car. A delegation escorted him to his hotel after a notable run from the city. He reached Denison at noon and moved on to this city with favorable pace given road conditions. Other entrants included Trench car No 1 at Cedar Rapids, Italian car at Ames, Trench car No 2 at Chicago, German car at Chesterton.
Antoine Thomas the cooper of Clermont Ferrand who executed church robberies in France was sentenced to six years hard labor. District Attorney Jerome works on his reply to Governor King regarding the charges and awaits completion by March.
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