FOR STRAIGHT AVENUE COSTS REPORTED TO BE CLEARED
A district official proposes removing costs from assessments for benefits to straighten avenues. The plan aims to adjust charges, relieve taxpayers, and fund essential district improvements.
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
20
A district official proposes removing costs from assessments for benefits to straighten avenues. The plan aims to adjust charges, relieve taxpayers, and fund essential district improvements.
The measure authorizes review of trade marks and patents, extends powers of the attorney general to regulate commercial names, and seeks reforms to pension and regulatory provisions. It involves the introduction by Representative Ford and faces debate over costs and enforcement, with several amendments requested by committee members.
The report details a consular bill tied to reorganizing certain services with projected savings and costs. It cites figures of up to 900 dollars in annual savings and mentions changes in transportation and office expenses. The text references schedules and branches, urging timely notices to avoid inconvenience.
The report outlines proposed legislation on naval matters including new steam colliers at 7000 ton capacity and naval militia reforms, plus Senate action on paying Hut 9) to the Archbishop of Manila and claims for damages by U.S. military forces. It also covers public health measures to boost officer pay and investigations into diseases, and a Mann request bill restricting interstate sale of habit forming drugs to original prescriptions only. Read the want ads.
Mc Bacon opening remarks critiqued executive entrenchment while Beaster Gimens of North Carolina addressed the Senate on subsidy concerns. Panama Canal bid discussed as session adjourned until Monday. five appropriation bills advanced and private pensions passed. chamber adjourned at 471 o clock with no further action.
In a candid session, Bacon offered sharp critique of the conference proceedings while delivering lighthearted barbs that amused attendees. His remarks touched on procedure and policy with a brisk, humorous edge.
The Senate discussed a White House conference amid criticism of executive overreach and a Panama transportation bill. Senator Bacon questioned alleged informal labor amendments, while Senator Simmons urged pay parity for second class mail ships and urged limiting compensation.
The House approved an amendment to the post office appropriation bill to fund salary increases for first class letter carriers and clerks, totaling an annual rise of about 60 million cents, a historic higher appropriation. The vote faced vigorous attack from Chairman Tawney but won backing from both parties as the measure advanced.
The House investigating committee, led by Boutell, will callSecretary Metcalf and last year’s submarine test board to testify and may issue subpoenas for Lilley’s witness list. Lilley complains the panel denies direct examination rights, promising to press for witnesses and transcripts while ensuring lawful procedure.
The page lists multiple churchs and denominations in a single group with dates and times for services, sermons, and weekday prayers. It names Rev J Henning Nelma Rev Roland Cotten Smith Rev Patip Hi Whinelander Rev E Slater Dunlop and others, detailing locations on streets such as Sixteenth and Seventeenth NW and G Street.
Penresanta voices against a car shortage bill, arguing it would force railroads to hoard equipment to meet demand and justify banning demurrage deals. Avery Turner and Avery Purner of major lines warn that rigid provisions invite conspiracies and worsen congestion, urging wiser regulation.
A reform committee in the Civil Service system proposes a pension measure benefiting government clerks in Washington. Merbert Bewn, formerly at the Commerce and Labor Department, ties to Chicago insurance. the panel plans monthly meetings and ten year terms. The likely outcome is a shift in support among committee members and a vote in upcoming weeks.
The text notes Louwsiaman succeeding to a seat once held by Representative Meyer on the Naval Committee. Representative Watling is seated and serving a term in Congress. Howse is involved with the vacancy. Meyer’s successor is discussed with reference to the late Mayer and a prior supporter group.
Yesterday afternoon a man with a distinctly foreign look rushed into the chamber where Senator Carter spoke and seated himself in an important chair. Assistant Sergeant at Arms Layton demanded proof of his credentials and ordered him out after the visitor produced a New York City address and a lawyer’s card. The incident was quickly contained and details of the messengers and guards’ actions remain unreported.
A testimony from a Coffee addict turned Postum convert describes relief from insomnia headaches and nervous strain after switching to Postum. The speaker credits the beverage with clearer mind renewed vigor and return to work and health over nearly five years of use with continued affection for the drink.
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