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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
18
Senator Carter attacks enactments of Congress giving Republican district politician ground upon which government is making improvements. Quick action completing repeal expected.
Senator Carter denounces four land conveyances in Congress as extraordinary and reveals Bieber’s bid to seize water front property along the Anacostia River down to the navy yard. He cites a 1918 War Department action and a hidden claim that the land lay outside official maps and included ground of the Government Hospital for the Insane, detailing statutory maneuvers and tax sales that fueled Bieber’s shadowy claim.
The Senate and House discuss currency measures and an opaque land conveyance near the Anacostia River. A 1907 public building act and two wartime conveyances to Sidney Bieber prompt scrutiny of government land titles and potential reversals. The committee urges action to prevent further loss and to examine the Water Front question.
Senator Anselm J. McLaurin of Mississippi urges Congress to enact a banking and currency bill. He favors Treasury notes backed by cotton and bonds, calls for strict enforcement of banking laws, and attacks Republican administration for past panics while criticizing ships, loans, and government guarantees. He argues for no new unwise legislation to sustain prosperity.
Former Delaware representatives Hovelon and Marvel met Southern lawmakers to discuss Judge Gray as Presidential timber and advised Democrats to send uninstructed delegates to Denver. They did not attack Bryan, but urged nominating a candidate with best chance if Roosevelt or another nominee emerges in Chicago.
The Committee on Military Affairs met to review majority and minority reports on the discharge of the Twenty fifth Infantry battalion soldiers amid a Brownsville incident. Senator Warren will present the majority view supporting the president’s action. Senator Foraker will publish the minority arguing the guilt of the soldiers was not proven and dismissal unjustified.
Legislative brief notes upcoming Senate vote on March 2 for an ocean mail stopping bill. It also records six of thirteen Hague conference treaties ratified and publicized, plus a House resolution asking Navy letters and data on Maime wreck burial.
A financier, identity kept secret, introduces in the House a plan to establish a bank in every U S town with at least 200 residents and issue government secured currency not redeemable in metals, backed by land products, while coinage remains at 16 to 1. Also measures target false statements about banks with stiff penalties.
President Gompers of the AFL with district union leaders testified before the House Committee on Labor on the eight hour bill. He argued employers misstate worker desire for overtime pay and warned that recent Supreme Court rulings have outlawed lawful labor actions. He cited union peace accords with many employers as evidence against conspiracy in restraint of trade and noted potential federal penalties for union leaders and members found liable.
The Attorney General sent a transcript of Choctaw and Chickasaw citizenship court proceedings to the Senate in response to a resolution for papers on file. The material centers on a fee claim by Manes Field McMurray & Cornish tied to Chief McCurtain and Gov Johnston, guaranteeing 9 percent of disallowed court claims. Garfield’s reply to bribery allegations in fee determinations was not yet received but expected today as data is compiled for transmittal.
House debate on post office appropriations covers reforms to curb corporate power and fraud orders. Wanger eliminates the Chicago second assistant postmaster position while opponents attack ship subsidies and demand due process before fraud orders. Hamilton lauds Roosevelt as reformer amid policy clashes. Adjournment scheduled after 3:15 PM.
The House Committee on Immigration and Naturalization voted to report favorably the Burnett bill providing a higher naturalization cost. If enacted, foreign citizens would pay ten dollars to become a U S citizen after July 1, 1908, instead of five dollars. The bill also sets fees for racefying filing declarations, petitions for admission as a citizen, and related hearings and final orders.
Secretary Cortelyou urges Congress to appropriate funds this session for a hall of records to house incurrent files of executive departments. A site on the square bounded by Lighteenth to Nineteenth streets and EB and F streets has been purchased. Fireproof storage is essential to protect irreplaceable records from theft and fire, as current files are scattered, inaccessible, and at risk in rented buildings.
President Roosevelt seeks Oregon cabinet fixes with John McCourt nominated for U S district attorney and Rix M Robinson named for Sensacula postmaster amid Oregon land fraud tensions. W H Northrup faced rejection after charges and Senate inquiry, with blame shifted to the Post Office Department.
Representative Carlin's bill would authorize the Secretary of War to build a direct road from the south end of the new highway bridge across the Potomac to Arlington National Cemetery and Fort Myer. The road would follow the boundary line near the old country road through the Arlington reservation, expanding it to a minimum width of sixty feet. An appropriation of $75,000 was authorized.
Representatives of the American Traveling Men's League urged the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce to pass bills requiring railroad companies to sell interchangeable mileage books and to cap charges at two cents per mile per passenger. Representative Morrie of Nebraska argued the interstate fare between two points should not exceed the sum of local state fares for the same route.
A new skin remedy called possam crowds drug stores in the city with claims to cure eczema and minor skin troubles. The 8 special package and regular jar are on sale, promising first night relief and healing in two weeks for chronic cases. A free sample offer is available by writing Emergency Laboratories in New York City.
The Saks partnership in Washington DC dissolves February 1 1908 with Andrew Saks retiring. Isadore Saks and Joseph I Saks form the new firm taking over assets and liabilities. Andrew Saks announces retirement and credits forty years of support from the public. Receivership notice calls creditors to present claims before auditor of DC Supreme Court March 16 1908.
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