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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
12
Legislators near passage of an appropriation bill providing 642,718 dollars for aged government employees protections. The measure includes small local items and uses the phrase otherwise than temporarily to safeguard benefits.
The district legislative items show Senate bills on condemning streets and assessing personal taxes, plus measures amending fire regulations, tax sales, and district conduct. House actions reference prohibiting bucket hops and related procedural notes, with scattered mentions of names, dates, and assorted topics amid fragmented OCR text.
Former Senator Butler asserts he did not know who drafted an amendment to a naval appropriation bill. McNeil claims no money was used to influence legislation. Sands says work occurred in Russia. The article traces accusations around the Electric Boat Company, with Benes and Beith figures testing representation and pledges. Congressional testimony and adjournment set for next Monday.
A House Public Buildings and Grounds committee meeting reviewed charges in the Bieber land grant affair. Officials said government interests were safeguarded, noting War Department oversight would have raised land value if many factors were considered. A special committee inquiry is planned to examine irregular conveyance questions and ensure proper title transfer.
The House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee heard witnesses on delayed messages and urged rules requiring time of receipt and delivery on all telegraph and telephone messages. Union officials cited afternoon holds past 3 pm and 4 pm closures, affecting brokerage and daily business.
Plan to consolidate New Amsterdam National with Mechanics and Traders and Hudson Trust Company in New York was outlined as Edwards resigns from Treasury. L A. Conlidge to assume office. Cortelyou praises Edwards and aims to reopen the New Amsterdam Bank with a merged group pending Senate approval.
Administrators doubt any current prosecutions of labor unions under the Sherman law. The exact period before action is left to conjecture by those making complaints about the department new bobes.
The House Committee on Library debated whether to change the site for the Grant memorial at Mt. Vernon Heights after a long hearing on the Valley Forge memorial proposal and other pending measures. Chairman McCall indicated the committee would probably act soon, with support for maintaining the Totinte Garden site unless broader reasons emerge. The panel left the library to await further action as members of the Grant Memorial Commission awaited direction.
Parkhurst Indercent-Ant Prohibitionists push at the Capitol as debate rages over alcohol, temperance measures, and the fate of related bills. Legislators weigh public policy, with witnesses and partisan lines shaping the outcome.
A garbled OCR passage discusses union prosecutions, legal approaches, and department positions. It mentions efforts to penalize unions, mental acuities, and the Department of Justice. the text is fragmented and difficult to parse for clear facts, but indicates debate over prosecutorial stance toward unions and related legal standards.
The Treasury review reveals regret over Edward�s service term and questions the impact of his role. Officials recall his long tenure and describe the Treasury Department as tight lipped about his performance while noting his prior efficiency. The piece highlights whispers of care and distant friendship with Secretary Carlisle amid appointments and shifts.
Proponents of a liquor measure faced opposition as party leaders and legislators pushed amendments. Officials debate procedural moves, timing, and potential amendments while committee members consider actions before a likely floor vote.
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