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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1908

Page

9

Archibald Visit Reported in Denied Letter and Submarine Purchase Debate

A letter read to the Lilley committee from Archibald is described as denying a delay in submarine purchases. The document mentions executive secretary Metcalf and notes opposition to postponing the boat order until a superior design is ready. The article details committee proceedings, statements by Archibald, and the lack of a planned conference with railway interests.

Lilley Chef Executive Metcalf

Senate Currency Debate and Pension Bill Passage

Senate leaders pushed the currency question with Senator La Follette detailing the second attachment of his speech. The omnibus bill faced sharp criticism over wartime payments to Southern churches for property taken by the army. The house passed the pension appropriation bill including consolidation of pension agencies. The Larchon resolution seeking presidential information on administering the Cañ Zone affairs was adopted. House adjourned at 49 per clock to meet today at noon.

Senate la Follette House Larchon Harrison Mann Congress

Victor Nomination to Oklahoma Marshal Post Faces Senate Delays

Grant Victor was nominated to be United States marshal for eastern Oklahoma but the nomination was recommitted by the Senate Judiciary Committee due to opposition. Senator Foraker and contemporaries pressed the recommittal amid charges about his past ties. The Vice President and Senator Clark later indicated no charges and urged confirmation at the next session.

Grant Victor Oklahoma Senate Dayntor Fairbanks Oklahomi Taft Emenway Victor Clark Chalmano¢R Judiciary Committee Jim Clark Nest

Park Bill Held Up In Senate Discussion

A garbled report describes Senate consideration of a park purchase linked to Meridii HL and Slateenth Street with Kean and Senator Scott as figures. Questions arose about the property's size and the amount involved, roughly 6000, while committee approvals and possible objections are noted.

Meridii Upen Senate Kean Scott Curmin Fran Jerses Sanaidepa Jean Sonata

Brownsville Soldiers Enlistment Act Introduced

War article reports a proposed act to reenlist charged negro soldiers from the Fifth Infantry who faced dismissal after the Brownsville turmoil. It grants one year from approval to prove innocence and return to service as if never discharged, differing from Potaker’s bill by requiring oath and reenlistment if not involved in the affray.

Seman Warart Browns Potaker Meir

Virginia Senate Debates Extremist Influx And Policy Shift

Fragmented OCR text discusses concerns over southern European migrants and anti fascist rhetoric. Mentions Virginia Assembly, a resolution on Anglo Sivan sectors, and potential constitutional or fiscal measures. References Senators Morgan Pettus and others regarding policy actions.

Keep a Full Supply Energy for Emergencies

A compact guide stresses maintaining a full supply of stored energy for emergencies. It highlights the competent person who stays ready as best suited for success in business, emphasizing regular proper nutrition as the foundation of real energy.

La Follette Endorses Roosevelt Action in Banking Row

Wisconsin Senator La Follette spent hours in the Senate defending President Roosevelt during the banking panic critique and pressed to discharge the Interstate Commerce Committee, warning of a broad fight over rail bonds and banking policy while defending the President and Treasury to avert further turmoil.

Senator la Follette Aldrich Wisconsin Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission La‘Follette la Follette Fulton Sumna la Jailette Roosevelt Gore Olahoma Batley Llete Ennevelt Cortelyan Mo Teere Treasury

Labor Cause Of Hitch Unions Demanded Too Much

President Roosevelt and party leaders debated labor demands that threaten his legislative program. Senate leaders Aldrich Allison and Hale met Speaker Cannon to shape a plan featuring the Aldrich financial bill, Sherman act revisions, and railroad traffic arrangements. Labor’s insistence, officials say, risks derailing the administration’s timetable, with potential shifts toward class legislation if demands persist.

Roosevelt Senatore Aldach Allison Hale Cannon Senate Aldred Supreme Court Treasury Department Supreme Courts de Qisum House Representatives Labor Ibs Muths Uns Republic Gebel

La Follette Attacks Railroad Bonds as Currency Risk

Sen Robert La Follette rails against railroad bonds as currency collateral citing Aldrich speeches. He accuses allies of pushing a bill to force banks to buy such bonds and deposit them with the government for emergency currency. A sparse gallery audience reflects a divided Senate as session shifts to the ocean mail subsidy bill.

Aldrich la Follette Senator la Follette Mr la Follette

Delays Government Budget Legislation In Legislature

Senator Callon requested postponement of the legislative appropriation bill until tomorrow delaying consideration as Senate members planned to hear Senator La Vollette’s currency address. Senator Beacon plans an amendment to raise executive department employee pay when the bill is resumed. Senator Catlom cited the ship subsidy bill due for consideration today as reason for the delay.

Senate Callon la Vollette Wisconsin Beacon Catlom

Fitzgerata Attacks Taft on Pension Agency Closures

A House debate over ending seventeen pension agencies across cities including Easton Buffalo Chicago Detroit Columbus Louisville Knoxville Topeka Milwaukee San Francisco Pittsburgh and Philadelphia leads Representative Fitzgerald of New York to accuse the President of using agencies to aid Secretary Taft's candidacy. Leaders argue cutting costs saves money, while critics warn of political maneuvering and improper patronage. The measure stalls as votes split 86 to 43 with additional protests over executive authority in Canal Zone actions.

Tme Washington Fitzgerata New Yok Tait Easton New York Buffalo Concord Chicago Detroi Columbus Louissile Knoxville Topeka Milwaukee San Franceo Pittsburg Philadelphia House Talor Quio Tej Fitegerala Ohio Rough Riders Rough Riders Ohio Seic Fitzgerald Tam Natone USA Congress Knoe Tie Garfield Land White House M. Garfield Dalzell Pennsyvania WO Siwards Georgia Vir Dalsell Manly Gardner Michi Bin Garfold Senate Represent Jtative Harrison Canal Zone Harrison Panama Canal Zone

AlliboiS Friends Gratified Endorsement of Senator Allison

The Iowa State convention endorsed Senator William B Allison provoking widespread congratulations from public figures and citizens. At 79, Allison in his 35 years in the Senate and eight in the House appears in strong health aside from age related deafness and a lingering sight issue. His term runs to March 3 next and colleagues across parties hope he will continue in public service.

William B Alsinon Iowa Allison Senate House Senate Committee On Appropriations

Legislative Briefs on Dam, Steamship Relief, and Safety Measures

The House Appropriations Committee rejected a dam foundation claim and approved a 000 290 relief fund for Slavic steamboat disaster survivors. Hearings open on requiring automatic couplers, continuous brakes, and driving wheel brakes for rail cars and locomotives. Support comes from Secretary Moseley of the Interstate Commerce Commission and Frank M War, editor of the Journal of the Switch Times Union of Neeta Araeriva.

House Appropriations Committee Yestarda Ise Moseley Interstate Commerce Commission Frank Mwar Isidy Imeas Union Neeta Araeriva

Senate bill to form public teachers retirement fund

Senator Gallinger from the Senate Instruction Committee introduced in the Senate yesterday a bill to create and fund a public teachers retirement system. Drafted by the committee of the board of education and supported by the district commissioners. Provisions published in full when introduced in the House by Representative Smith of Michigan.

Gallinger Chatman Senate Board of Education Smit Michgan

Indictments Dismissed In Oklahoma Indian Citizenship Case

Attorney General Bonaparte sent a detailed Senate statement on the dismissal of indictments against D H Johnston FP Moseles and the firm Musfeld McMurray Cornish in the Chickasaw and Choctaw Citizenship cases. The indictments were dropped before Oklahoma and Indian Territory statehood due to court jurisdiction concerns. The report addresses claims that former United States Attorney W B Johnson was removed for not dropping the prosecution, a removal later reversed after President concluded he was wrong. Additional notes cover Johnson’s conduct.

Bonaparte Senate D H Johnston Moseles Musfeld McMurray & Cornish Oklahoma Indian Territory United States Comerning Johnsons

Extradition Steps In Olga Stern Case In New York

The Russian Embassy announced yesterday that initial steps for Olga Stern extradition were taken in New York. The arrest happened at Russia’s instance on forgery charges, with no indication of any betrayal of military or political secrets involved.

Olga Stern New York

Walker Extradited by Mexico in Banker's Case

The State Department announced Mexico has extradited Connecticut banker William F Walker who fled months ago. Detectives traced him to Southern California. The department also said a federal judge appointment to replace Justice Charles D Clark will wait until after next week to allow thorough canvassing of candidates. Senator Hale introduced a bill to establish a record and pension office in the Navy Department.

State Department William F Walker Connecticut California Pinkerton Department of Justice Charles D Clark Middle District Tennessee Record and Pension Office Navy Hale Navy Department

Vital Force Teachers Sought for Self Healing Teachings

Promoters seek 400 teachers in cities to spread McConnell discoveries on vital force and self renewal. Claims include curing by belief and energy, with classes at the Metropolitan Bank Building in Washington and invitations to notable clubs in New York and Boston.

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