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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
12
Congress news recounts the Senate adjourning after learning of Maryland Senator Whyte's death. Rayner, La Follette, and others are noted as continuing business, with amendments proposed to raise clerks' pay. A Printing Office investigation and related committee actions are mentioned as ongoing.
A business center native with strong municipal interests joins the District House Committee. The move signals active involvement in civic affairs and readiness to influence local policy and development.
Kansas Representative Campbell pushes anti gambling bill to bar betting on horse races and stock deals. He argues stock betting is widespread and harmful, noting gas company capital increases and district concerns. Committee plans quick action as races resume next week and public utility issues loom.
Fragmentary notes discuss Representative Walb of North care and early history of the government, mentioning Congress cutting funding and troop movements, and references to state and national political figures. The text recalls debates on tenure, resignation, and the direction of legislative powers in the period.
Representative Sherwood and Rep Gibbs Bryant push a joint resolution to study government ownership and preservation of Monticello and other public grounds. Negotiations cite past failed attempts, while Levy of New York and others voice caution against selling the Jefferson home. Roosevelt, Hull, and Heflin advocate Republican economic policies and cotton industry support amid electionPredictions.
Representative Mouser of Gale reports a probable party caucus as debates the pension appropriation bill and the Aldrich currency plan drawings. The speech praises leadership while opponents argue constitutional constraints and the need for fiscal unity amid divergent Republican and Democratic positions.
Family of longtime U S Senator Wilandinknes Whsts, who died at Raleigh asepsis, plan a quiet funeral in Baltimore. The private service will honor the memory of Marg Jn gtind cla Ww, with arrangements in that city.
A disrupted discussion on seed swindles reveals concerns over seed quality and pricing. Officials warn adulteration risks and propose penalties including fines up to 800 and possible imprisonment. a bill stalls as lawmakers weigh economic impact and enforcement.
Fragmentary report questions if an extra session could be called to rush a Senatorial election without contest. The note suggests March 11 as a potential date and mentions governor appointment limits and possible emergency session.
The Alaska Lukan Pacific Exposition bill was favorably reported to the House by the Committee on Industrial Arts and Expositions through Representative Wodenberg of Illinois. It authorizes appropriations for exhibits from Alaska the Philippines Hawaii and other territories. The exposition will be held in Seattle next year with no federal funding beyond the stated appropriations. The bill also closes the exposition to visitors on Sundays.
National University proposal seeks a 500 002 appropriation for expenses during 2908 9 to support scientific departments and training, with federal and state funds to operate state colleges and universities. A board of commissioners would govern the project, appointing advisory members and overseeing the program's budget and scope.
Fragmentary OCR describes a committee report and a public tenant matter with mention of exoneration of Fudge Wines and unclear proceedings.
A newborn daughter of Representative B I French of Idaho arrived January 16, weighing three pounds and eight ounces. The infant was placed in an incubator to save her life and is now four pounds eight ounces after daily baths with scented oil. the mother remains in the incubator as well.
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