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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
18
A fragmentary transcript shows the president denying delay in submarine purchases. The Lilley inquiry heard from Archibald via a letter read by executive secretary Metcalf. The report notes opposition to delaying naval procurement and mentions related congressional proceedings and committee actions.
Senator La Follette delivers the second attachment on currency while the omnibus elalis bill faces sharp questions over government handling of wartime seizures of Southern church property by the army. The committee expects the can matt subsidy bill to be the next item of business. In the House the pension appropriation bill with agency consolidation provisions passes. The Larchon resolution demanding presidential information on authority in the Canal Zone is approved. The House adjourns at 12 noon after a session at $49 per clock.
Grant Victor, nominated for United States marshal for eastern Oklahoma Territory, faced Senate delays amid partisan charges and recommittal. Fairbanks and Taft backers, plus a Clark letter denying charges, colored the push for or against confirmation as the executive session approached.
The Senate stalled a park purchase measure as Senator Scott Curmin questioned the project’s scope and cost. Kean pressed for clarity on the property size and the involved sum, with about 6000 cited as the required amount. The committee urged further review before any final decision.
A proposal targets charged Negro soldiers from the Fifth Infantry, offering one year to prove innocence and return to service if vindicated. It differs from Senator Potaker’s plan by requiring reenlistment via oath and excludes those not involved in the Brownsville affray.
A fragmented report describes a Senate term debate over Southern European immigration into Virginia. The text references a resolution advocating Anglo-Saxon supremacy, a plan to impeach Treasury roots in a Pettus Morgan led motion, and notes senators Morgan Pettus of Alabama.
A brisk note on maintaining a ready energy reserve for crises, praising the competent individual who stays prepared. It links steady nourishment to sustained vitality and daily habit as keys to success in business.
Wisconsin Senator La Follette pressed the Aldrich emergency currency bill and attacked bank conduct during the financial distress. He announced plans to discharge the Interstate Commerce Committee from further consideration of its rail property appraisal bill and warned of a bitter fight as he resumes his speech Monday. He defended the President and Secretary Cortelyou, argued the panic stemmed from Wall Street and New York banks, and called for broader reform of banking system controls.
Roosevelt and party leaders balk at labor union demands blocking a broader legislative program. Aldrich Allison and Hale confer with Speaker Cannon on Sherman act revisions and anti trust tweaks to aid railroads, while labor groups press for protections and exemptions. The clash risks derailing anticipated tariff and financial measures before adjournment.
Senator La Follette quotes Aldrich on railroad bonds as currency collateral and condemns efforts to force banks to buy them for emergency funds. He notes the split Senate, with Democrats present and Republicans quiet, as debate extends over the ocean mail subsidy bill and related finance battles.
Senator Callon requested postponement of the legislative appropriation DUI bill until tomorrow. Senator La Vollette finished a currency bill address and Senator Beacon planned to offer an amendment for higher executive department pay when the bill returns. Senator Catlom cited the ship subsidy bill as due today and sought the delay.
In a House debate on a measure to discontinue seventeen pension agencies and transfer or drop them, Rep Fitzgerald of New York accused the President of corralling delegates to aid Secretary Garfield and his candidacy. Other speakers praised economy while warning against executive overreach as lawmakers weigh centralizing or eliminating local pension offices.
The Iowa State convention endorsed Senator William B Allison, prompting gratification among his supporters. At 78, Allison has served 35 years in the Senate after eight in the House, and his current term expires March 3 next. colleagues hope he will continue. He recently celebrated his seventh ninth birthday on the second of the month and is in good health aside from some hearing loss.
The House Appropriations Committee reported a bill pledging funds for survivors of the Slavian steamboat disaster amid concerns over U S bottoms and coastwise trade. Hearings before the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee examined auto couplers, guard brakes, and driving wheel brakes on trains, with support from interstate commission Secretary Moseley and Frank M War, editor of the Journal of the Switch imeas Union.
Senator Gallinger chairs a Senate committee proposal to form and distribute a public teachers retirement fund. The measure, drafted by the education board committee and supported by the district commissioners, was published in full when introduced in the House by Representative Smith of Michigan.
Attorney General Bonaparte sent a Senate statement detailing the dismissal of indictments against D H Johnston FP Moseles and Musfeld McMurray & Cornish in the Wikne Choctaw and Chickasaw Citizenship cases. The indictments were dropped before Oklahoma and Indian Territory statehood due to federal court jurisdiction concerns. The report addresses claims that former U S attorney W B Johnson was removed for refusing to dismiss the case, a move later reversed as erroneous.
The Russian Embassy announced steps toward Olga Stern's extradition on forgery charges after her New York arrest. Officials stressed there is no indication of betrayal of military or political secrets in the case.
The State Department said Mexico granted extradition of William F Walker, the Connecticut banker who fled months ago and was tracked in Southern California by Pinkerton detectives. The government also announced a federal judge appointment to succeed Justice Clark would be delayed until next week to allow thorough canvassing. Senator Hale introduced a bill to establish a record and pension office in the Navy Department.
Promote vital force self healing taught by Mr McConnell with over 200 cured cases. Invitations to address clubs in Boston and New York. Metropolitan Bank Building address given for verification. Calls for 1000 teachers nationwide, offering salaried positions to educated capable Christians.
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