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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
20
Culberson objects to immediate consideration citing costs. Bills introduced cover government supervision of building and loan associations and a road to Arlington.
The Senate debated district bills including fixing probate court fees and costs, regulating building and loan associations, and authorizing a road construction from the south end of the new Highway Bridge to Arlington. Debate touched on Comptroller powers, penalties, and district code amendments with references to Massachusetts and Washington influence.
Congress debate involves Arkansas Senator Clarke opposing currency bills while panels report on transportation for the Potomac bridge project and a Panama transportation bill. Plans for a District asylum for the criminal insane spark House action, with bills outlining site, governance, and funding.
The Commissioner of Corporations, Knox Smith, is to investigate stock transfers and the feasibility of national laws to curb gambling contracts. President Roosevelt backs eliminating stock gambling and asks inquiry into prohibiting telegraph, telephone, and mail quotations for yardage and brokered deals. The probe will compare foreign laws, focusing on regulating “bucket shops” and exchange practices.
Commander A L Key, former naval aid to the President, testified before the Senate Naval Affairs Committee, criticizing general boards for excessive authority and defending the armor belt location. He argued several ships have low freeboard in heavy seas and that insecure ammunition hoists caused fifteen naval deaths in six years. The panel planned further sessions to address additional case phases and related funding and policy questions.
Commander Key criticizes American ships for insufficient freeboard in heavy seas, low gun decks hindering firing, turret and ammunition hoist flaws, and a hoist design that leaves the handling room exposed. He notes the need for overhauls costing more than $2 million and praises gunnery progress and naval training. Senator Cullom seeks $25,000 for U S participation in the International Tuberculosis Congress in Washington.
Representative Harrison of New York questions the President s legal authority to govern the Panama Canal Zone since the Fifty eighth Congress ended March 4 1908 He notes Congress failed to empower continued administration yet the President has continued to run the zone urging Congress to address the matter and curb marked executive overreach while warning against indefinite rule without clear authority
The Hours Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce heard Representatives Foster of Illinois and Hardy of Texas advocate bills to curb railroads charging higher rates for short hauls and higher totals for interstate moves. Hardy cited Texas Rail Commission savings and alleged railroad influence to sway decisions, arguing the Interstate Commerce Commission faces similar and greater bias.
In a House vote of 70 to 58 in Committees of the Whole, carriers in the postal service will see salaries rise from 1200 to 1200 a year with an extra 1 185 000 allocated to the post office appropriation bill. Goebel of Ohio led the amendment amid support from several New York and other representatives. the measure may be defeated when the bill reaches the full House.
A health note advocates replacing coffee with Postum at meals. It argues caffeine in coffee harms many drinkers and that Postum contains no coffee, offering the nourishment of hard wheat including bran. The ad claims comfort from using Postum and promotes the slogan There's a Reason.
Arkansas Senator Clarke denounces both the Aldrich bill and Bailey substitute as panic causes and calls for full investigation before any currency legislation. Senate leaders schedule talks with Tillman La Follette delaying votes on the measure while debating reserve restrictions and interest on deposits.
Senate committee favorable reports on numerous public building bills including Oklahoma City and Pocatello projects with dollar amounts from 50 000 to 125 000. House measures address grain futures inquiry, rural mail carrier uniforms, dental navy appointments, and federal court remedies. Additional items cover arbitration by treaty, war rules, medals for Civil War veterans, interstate shipment secrecy penalties, and a Washington insane asylum hospital with 200 000 appropriation.
The New York Board of Trade and Transportation unanimously opposed the Aldrich currency bill, warning it delays currency reform, tempts banks to invest in state projects, and would raise currency placement costs. In Nashville, the Manufacturers' Association board of governors endorsed the bill.
Representative Landis of Indiana will visit the White House for a conference with the President to discuss the Government Printing Office situation. The Rossiter report may be shown, and a decision on further hearings into charges against Stillinga and the audit system is expected.
Prof Arthur Newton Brown librarian at Nural Academy and English professor testified before the House Naval Affairs Committee in support of the Hobson bill. It would retire civilian professors at sixty two or when incapacitated, and grant emeritus status with three fourths pay after twenty five years service. The measure mirrors Carnegie plan retiree benefits. Committee took no action.
A circular from Postmaster General to all members of Congress argues for a postal savings bank. Meyer's letter cites Post Office deposits in Britain France Belgium Italy Canada and Japan to show potential benefits. Congressmen have been assured postal banks would strengthen existing financial institutions.
Representative Acheson of Pennsylvania introduced a bill to promote efficiency among military officers by giving total abstainers preference in promotions and key appointments. The measure cites a Bureau of Labor report noting employers favoring total abstinence.
Senator Heyburn introduced a resolution asking the Attorney General to inform the Senate whether the Northern Pacific Railroad Company has ceased to perform its federally chartered functions and whether its federal charter should be repealed. The line notes the reorganization under Northern Pacific Railway Company not chartered by the government and claims land grants were surrendered to the new entity.
Special notices announce DC delegate election details for the June 18 1808 convention under an election board led by Sidney Bieber Percy Crawford and George F Collins with registration noting voter residence. It sets eligibility ages and two-delegate tickets with deposits due by March 14 1908 to fund ballots, booths, and officials.
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