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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
12
Texas senator rails at Roosevelt era policies in a notable speech defending his currency bill. He claims the administration disregarded the Constitution and impaired states rights, while attacking asset propositions and urging fiscal reforms.
Bailey argues Roosevelt’s public stance mixes praise and critique while challenging the belief that currency issuance rests with banks and condemning national banks as unpatriotic. The speech fragment surveys money policy, federal authority, and the role of banks in sustaining or threatening the nation’s economy.
Senator Batley of Texas speaks two and a half hours on currency, opposing greenback revival while defending government notes. Bailey challenges President’s rail and bank policies, pins panic on overextended New York bank credits and high living, warns of federal overreach and loss of state powers.
New Orleans mourns as the funeral for Congressman Adolph Meyer who died yesterday was held in the city. His seat in the House was draped in black with a wreath as members observed a moment of silence. Meyer's death was announced by Mr Ransdell of Louisiana. The House adjourned briefly and did not appoint a guard to escort the body to the cemetery.
Senator Aldrich plans a vote on the currency bill this Friday or Saturday as debate nears its end. The last opposition speech is expected Thursday by Senator La Follette, with Senators McLaurin and Clarke scheduled to speak today and tomorrow. many amendments remain and final passage may require two more days.
Martin W. Littleton of Brooklyn claimed yesterday that there will be a striking similarity in the Platforms, indicating a notable alignment or shared points in the proposed agendas. The remark frames early commentary on rival party platforms and their convergences.
A fragment from a Philadelphia Prom scene shows Miss Budd and Miss Chellus discussing the Democratic and Republican platforms. Mr Littleton and Mr Hensom participate in a terse, playful exchange about expectations and appearances. The dialogue hints at political alignment in a mock or informal setting.
Congress urged support for federal engineering experiment stations in all land grant colleges. Prof Breckenridge of the University of Illinois outlined station work and its value, citing tests on high speed steel reinforced concrete, railroad spike holding, coal combustion, roof trusses, and coal weathering. He argued stations would save public resources and improve manufacturing processes and waste disposal knowledge.
Delegates arrive for the International Congress of Mothers to convene at Metropolitan Methodist Church. President Roosevelt may address. Mrs Schoff presides and recalls aims to improve home life and school cooperation. Memorial service planned for Mrs Birney. various dignitaries and speakers including the British Ambassador and Dr Harvey Wiley listed. Miss Anna Jarvis proposes a national Mothers Day observance on the second Sunday in May.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad contributed 15000 to a bubonic plague fund raised by the citizens health committee to exterminate rats, sanitary the city, and prevent contagion spread. BH Harriman allegedly authorized 30000 from the Southern Pacific Company.
US Senator Frank G Briggs of New Jersey denies press reports he favors Taft for president and says he has not met with Dryden or agreed to pledge Jersey's delegation. Separate items note Gov Fort primary bill setback in Trenton and Taft-aligned delegates chosen in Oklahoma's Fifth District. Red Cross secretary to address Vermont meeting in Burlington in May, date to be announced.
Special to The Washington Post reports Col James M Goffey of Pittsburgh an anti Bryan figure shifted stance after talks with State Treasurer William Berry. A conference with Bryan supporters followed and it was announced that Pennsylvania Democrats would support Bryan for the Denver delegation.
A notice posted on the doors of Mir e) Speisman & Brernberg bank in Brooklyn reports temporary suspension of business due to financial difficulties. Depositors from Syrian, Maltese, and Jewish communities gathered and threatened to storm the bank before police dispersed them. The bank held about $10,000 in deposits, mostly under $100. The firm promised payment in full if patience is shown.
Atlantia May 9 Hoke Smith opened his gubernatorial re election campaign in Danatur praising the disfranchisement bill passed by the last legislature and noting a ratification vote at the next election He argued the law will shield the state from ‘unfit’ voters and urged stronger prohibition movements predicting a regional drive to ban sale of liquor across Alabama Tennessee and South Carolina and beyond.
State Senator Alfred R Page, manager of Hughes candidacy in New York, visited Washington on business before the Supreme Court. Accompanied by Representative Bennet, Page met President Roosevelt’s staff and Secretary Taft. He was asked if he conceded the Republican nomination, and replied Taft has no interest.
Special to The Woentlegion Pow New York March 9 The Tammany executive committee will meet tomorrow at 4 oclock to issue the formal call for the Democratic primaries and to appoint subcommittees to oversee transporting the Tammany delegation to the Denver convention Leader Charles E Murphy said today that no resolutions regarding a Presidential candidate would be adopted by the executive committee He did not believe the Democratic State committee at its next meeting would adopt such resolutions
Perry Belmont victorious in court over John J. Petroski a discharged butler seeking full month s pay after absence without leave. Judge Mills rules a servant cannot quit the employer s home without consent upholding summary dismissal and limiting wage claims to earned wages to date of discharge. The decision lauds as a win for housekeepers and employers, shaping domestic service law in the district.
At a House committee hearing mine owners and miners urged a Federal Bureau of Mines to investigate coal mine disasters. Former West Virginia Governor Fleming, a Monogah mine owner, argued the burden is beyond state or company capacity and cited the February tragedy that killed 356. He warned another accident could topple company leadership.
Rep Dalzell emphatically denies newspaper reports asserting leaders in Congress agreed to a joint resolution to seek tariff data from State Commerce Labor Treasury and the Treasury. He says policy will be decided by the Republican national convention and Ways and Means will act based on information, not department reports. The Baltimore American provides related questions and quips about defense and leap year proposals.
The race for Republican delegates in the District shows a Burt Patterson ticket for President, backing Foraker. Flather Horner split, with Flather for Taft, Horner aligned with Foraker supporters. Generals Burt and Patterson praised Foraker. Bieber's stance shifts toward the administration amid internal party divisions and a rally endorses Plather Horner as delegates.
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