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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1910
Page
11
Speech by Mr Cummins and others argues for amendments to a Taft era bill. They claim changes would improve the act while resisting improper rate control. Deliberations focus on court appeals, railroad regulation, and potential amendments tied to Supreme Court review and public policy.
Partial readable text hints at a food inquiry, a senator and an unnamed successor. Carolan may be mentioned among nineteen accounts. No clear event date or full names are confirmed in the readable fragments.
Congress convened with a lengthy administration critique and a chaired report by Elkins. The Senate advanced several bills including a 3.6 million appropriation for property purchases between the Capitol and Union Station while the House completed routine business amid a tight quorum.
The bill to encourage rifle practice passed the Senate yesterday. It authorizes the Secretary of War to issue rifles and equipment to rifle clubs and to schools with cadet corps for proper target practice, at no cost to the United States.
Boston Democrats hope to win the Fourteenth district seat of the late W Lovering with Eugene Foss leading over Republican William R Buchannan. Rallies and receptions closed the campaign as Republicans urged turnout and touted their organization.
The Capitol Park measure authorizes a 3.6 million appropriation for buying squares between Capitol grounds and Union Station with a 60,000 provision for ground improvements The plan aims to create a direct route from Peace Monument to the station by widening street connections Some senators argued about affecting the Capitol reservation while others supported the direct access and road extensions Also a separate action approved extending Penne Road toward Chesapeake Street and increasing dividend authority for the Washington Sanitary Housing Company A department report concluded ships could be built on the Great Lakes depending on physical constraints and future seaway development plans
Former Senator Frank Hiscock of New York and other old friends toured the Senate floor yesterday. He spoke with contemporaries like Senator Cullom and noted visits from figures such as Senator Peter Ball. The Senate judiciary committee favorably reported William Kenyon of Iowa for assistant to the Attorney General, succeeding Wade H. Hills. The Pure Food Law has two hundred two enforcement judgments in its first three years, with the department losing only three suits.
Kentucky representative Langley urges future focus for pensions and national unity. He condemns rekindling old rebel passions, backs liberal veteran benefits, discusses private pension bills, and defends adding militia and Confederate service to pension eligibility amidst veto fallout from Kentucky’s Confederate pension bill.
A district Senate bill advances to appropriate 3 million dollars for property purchase between the Capitol and Union Station, extends funds on a road, and authorizes the Washington Sanitary Housing Company to raise dividends from 4 to 5 percent.
Boselal in The Washington Fest Mexico City reports Kenyon has applied to the Mexican government for a concession to explore Texcoco Hills caves. He claims to possess an Aztec code revealing a treasure site and plans multiple tunnels if granted.
Lieut James H Reynolds a noted District National Guard officer sails for the Philippines Sunday as a Philippine Scout after receiving two commissions. A farewell reception at Center Market rooms, Second Infantry, honored him with remarks from Col Richard D Simms, Lieut Gol James Fell, and others. The event praised Reynolds for tireless work boosting the guard and stated the division’s high standards reflect his efforts and leadership.
Prince Bitel and wife travel in Egypt as former President Roosevelt receives unprecedented homage. Roosevelt reaches Luxor after Assuan with a state carriage awaiting him at Abdin palace in Cairo. He greets American tourists at the Winter Palace Hotel and tours Kernak temples that evening.
Former President Roosevelt would not draw 10000 a year as commander in chief of the military forces of the United States retired if the Senate committee on pen slang sustains the Senate. A prior bill by Mr McCumber sought to place all former presidents on a retired list with pension. Yesterday the committee ordered an adverse report by a party line vote. Curtis of Kansas joined Democrats in opposing. Voted to report were McCumber Scott Burnham. against were Guells Gore Huenes Shively Taylor. A favorable report was ordered on the bill to provide pensions of 50000 annually for Mrs Cleveland and Vire Harrison. The three opposing senators were McCumber Curtis Gore.
Gen Viehael Higan, president of the Cneinvat Abatioff Company, defended price boosts during a Senate hearing on the high cost of living. Meat packer Gen Ryan admitted losses from a boycott while reporting annual volume near $900,010 and a 1 percent profit. Wages rose sharply over five to ten years, and John A Green of Cleveland said groceries did not rise recently. The Senate also reported a military academy appropriation of 1,861,000.
William H Bald win of the bureau of corporations and Labor and chair of the citizens committee lauds the loan shark bill in a Young Men's Christian Association address. He predicts passage with a large public demonstration if doubts remain, while listing committee members and supporters. Separate note: Point Pleasant memorial fund approval totalling 5000 to honor the Revolutionary War battle at Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
The Rockefeller foundation incorporation bill was passed over in the Senate after a Heyburn Idaho suggestion. Dixon Montana won a fight to push fur seal bills in Alaska to committee reviews by the conservation committees. The subject has dominated Senate calendar for three days.
A proposed bill would require railroads to file full accident reports with the Interstate Commerce Commission including collisions and injuries. The measure allows investigations by the commission but an amendment removes the data use provision. Senator Borah of Idaho will address New York Economy Club on an income tax constitutional amendment in a reply to Buffalo and New York speakers.
A. Branes Dyruff of New York, attorney for Edwin I. Anderson, conferred with Assistant Secretary Curtis about the sugar trust fraud case. The 66 page brief contains testimony from Oliver Spitzer’s Brooklyn trial. Richard Parr and Charles O Neal figures appear in related actions. Taft grants 60 day reprieve for Neal awaiting appeal. Kansas law blocks capital punishment.
Historic army dispatch lists major staff changes with Maj Arthur M Weirds and Capt George GIDE among several officers relieved or reassigned. Transfers include Lieuts Whitener and Vachott to the Ninth and Eighth Infantry, and supervision shifts at Army Service Schools. Also noted: West Point superintendent appointment for Maj Thomas H Bercy and multiple duty moves across Fort Leavenworth, Presidio, and logistic postings.
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