This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
42
Sen Dewey Depew defends Aldrich bill to stabilize money markets and protect the New York Stock Exchange. He argues for asset currency and a salary plan to retain capable officials, citing government savings, monetary powers, and broad emergency funding as essential to avoiding panics.
Amendment text outlines annual and extended leave with full pay for postal clerks and city delivery staff. It specifies thirty days per year and ten days extended leave for certain categories, applying to hallway mailers and rural service clerks in the post office department.
A diplomatic note from the Portuguese government conveys gratitude for condolences voiced by Austria following the assassination of Portugal’s King and Crown Prince. The message notes participation of the Portuguese government and people in commemorations and denounces the political violence as abhorrent to the republic. The piece also references unrelated Sunday contest advertisements.
Congress condensed shows Senate endorsing monetary and arbitration measures and ratifying the Swiss treaty while House actions include a probing inquiry into the Electric Boat Company and approving a Catholic church claim of 403000 dollars. The Manila bishop claim is recorded as paid and sessions adjourned to noon today.
Special to The Washington Post Columbia March 6. Frank Boyd Gary former speaker of the South Carolina house of representatives and now a member was chosen Senator to succeed Latimer receiving eighty one votes after fifteen ballots Legrand Walker was his nearest competitor Gary supports Bryan while Walker backs John A Johnson. Gary said he would not seek the long term term expires March 4 next and that he believes Bryan will be nominated at Denver. Born March 9 1860 Gary is related to Gen. Mart W Gary and has two brothers Eugene B Gary on the state Supreme Court and Mineat Gary a circuit judge.
Senate committee reports a favorable view on the Welson bill to regulate Alaska liquor traffic. Ratified treaty with Switzerland settles disputes by arbitration. similar pacts with other powers are under negotiation. Senator Fulton reports omnibus arms bill with about 632 thousand dollars. other fiscal figures cited. Pearson nominated as assay official for U S at Charlotte, NC. Gott schalk confirmed as consul general, previously in Mexico City. Ocean subsidy bill to be taken up. death of Senator Proctor delayed earlier action. Shipbuilding interests warn of yard closures if the eight hour bill passes. Sing IL Kold nominated for Alaska district judge. Navy reform aims to end iron penalties. immigration ban proposed against Japanese and Korean laborers. Naval officers to be examined on ship construction. Wall Street bankers oppose federal controls on stock and commodity futures. petition says such laws hurt commerce and finance.
Senator Hale introduced a bill to regulate wireless telegraphy requiring Utal corporations operating wireless apparatus for commerce to obtain licenses from the Secretary of Commerce and Labor. Government control could extend beyond state jurisdictions, with wartime power to close stations or repurpose them for government use and to protect naval military communications. Licenses for commercial stations may be revoked for interference with military stations, and foreign ship wireless gear in U S waters falls under the bill.
The Senate passed the army pay bill with an amendment by Mr Culberson to remove the President's power to fix enlisted men's pay, proposing a 40 percent increase for them and six months pay to families at death. Debate centered on executive usurpation and equal treatment for officers and enlisted men, with supporters and critics weighing the implications for discretion and equity.
The Navy pay bill advances to the House, equalizing naval and army officer pay and extending retired pay benefits to rear admirals affected by the 18% act. The Naval Militia bill, giving the Navy Department control, also moves forward. Chaplain quotas and ranks are outlined, with testimony by Chaplain G Livingston Baird and no action taken yet.
Senator Penrose, chair of the Post Offices and Post Roads Committee, reported adversely on a bill to modify newspaper admitting statutes and leave exclusion to the Postmaster General. The measure, repeatedly introduced, was criticized as an attack on press liberty and was rejected after investigation at yesterday’s committee meeting.
Speaker Cannon and Chairman Tawney toured the Bureau of Engraving and Printing with Elliott Woods to assess conditions and press for a new building. Union members say crowding and harsh conditions burden 800 of 3,800 workers, especially in printing and engraving divisions.
Railroad officials urged senators to block passage of the Fulton bill restricting rate increases until Interstate Commerce testing is completed. J M Culp of Southern Railway warned it could hinder low experimental rates and deter passenger fare reductions across four periods. Newlands proposed ICC hears rate-approval authority as an amendment, but critics say it mirrors the original bill. Hearings resume next session.
The text narrates a whimsical scene with a patient donkey and elephant, two suitors named Ptapht Can Nom vying for the elephant and Bryan Parker argued for the donkey. Pharaoh observes, then contrasts a joke about a mid age man with two wives who alternately loses gray and black hairs, ending with a smile and a waltz.
A House special committee to investigate the Electric Boat Company and its Holland links was ordered by a unanimous vote. Lilley accuses the firm of funding campaigns to influence Naval Affairs and attempts to sway lawmakers, while Dalzell presses for named individuals and concrete evidence before formal procedure.
In the House yesterday several bills were introduced. Mr Adair of Indiana proposed measures to suppress trusts pools and combinations in trade with penalties for violations. Mr Thomas of North Carolina sought a $1,000,000 appropriation to fortify Fort Mizen. Mr Cox of Indiana offered repeal of a statute granting yachts from foreign nations the same privileges as U S yachts to enter or clear at U S ports. The Senate District Committee did not meet due to Senator Gallinger's absence while he joined proceedings with Senator Proctor en route to Vermont.
A bulleted list of church services and religious lectures across Northwest Washington. Congregational, Unitarian, Christian Science, Evangelical, Seventh Day Adventist, Spiritualist, Oriental Esoteric groups and Healing by mental suggestion feature sermons, lectures, Sunday schools, and evening programs.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.