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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
5
A fragmented report covers Dallinger’s boxing win and a House debate over amendments to a Uniform Warehouse Receipt bill. It notes Senatorial critique of a mortification proposal, plus a port development by John W Gates at Port Arthur and allied Texas economic plans.
District and Senate actions cover tuberculosis regulation and warehouse receipt uniformity, plus park purchase plans at Carpenter and Pennsylvania avenues. House aims to clear mud on R street and fund street and sidewalk improvements with half district revenue and half federal, with eventual abutting property owner repayment.
The report cites Representative Al of South Carolina as a patron of a local tailor and stylist, while detailing national figures like Bradley and his stance on Warburton. It notes Sen May of Georgia addressing threats against Judge Emory Speer and calls for stricter immigration enforcement against anarchist groups. It mentions Ollie James visiting Kentucky and John W. Gates relocating to Port Arthur, with Cooper of Texas commenting on Gates’s move.
A conference deadlock over universal transfers regulation of lines and routes to Union Station leaves both houses opposed. Conferees meet with no agreement and may adjourn with tracks to the station awaiting Congress authorization. Officials say construction can start once approved.
The House subcommittee on district affairs reports 1909 District estimates about 34 million less than 1908. The total appropriation may be around 9.6 million, down from 10.44 million, with the 500,000 District building item removed. Officials expect a conservative bill and anticipate reporting to the file committee soon, with passage delayed by other bills.
Representative Stanley of Kentucky mocked a Hamilton eulogy by Dalzell during a debate on the agricultural appropriation bill, contrasting Hamilton and Jefferson while praising tradition and criticizing Roosevelt and the Constitution. Cocks defended a neighbor on Wall Street. Willett replied, with further remarks on agricultural education.
Report of a congressional session cites Humphreys protesting the bill and urging proper provision for the Bureau of Soils. French of Idaho advocated 20 acre homesteads, Griggs of Georgia announced an amendment to raise by 100000 dollars the soils investigation appropriation. Bell of Georgia backed aid to public roads and Eilerbe of South Carolina supported soil research funding. Ongoing discussions concluded with adjournment at noon.
District Commissioners told Representative Smith that the milk regulation bill should be defeated. They argued passage would relax safe milk constraints, shift supervision from commissioners to an independent board, and oppose tuberculin test adoption as the bill intends.
New York representative Sulzer persisted with dilatory tactics in the House delaying debate on the agricultural appropriation bill. The Speaker and Republicans pressed for order as whips prepared for emergencies while disputes over resuming debate and referring the President's messages to committees unfolded during the session.
Perry Belmont president of the National Publicity Law Organization supports a federal law requiring publication of campaign contributions by national campaign committees. He criticizes Minority Leader Williams for threatening a filibuster if action is delayed. The group is nonpartisan with members from both parties and backing from notable governors and judges.
The House Appropriations Committee questions why contracts for Navy expenditures exceeded requested appropriations by two million dollars for new battleships. A committee member promises full details after a Tuesday document to Congress, while leaders express irritation at the overrun.
The article notes the controversy over pure food rulings and the authority of Hervey and Wiley as supreme figures in government. It mentions the Department of Agriculture chemist losing some powers, the February creation of a board of referees, and industry arguments from gelatin makers, packers of dried fruit, and producers of catsup about benzoic acid and sulphur derivatives as safe preservatives. The board is to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on health impacts of these substances.
John Sharp Williams, retiring from the House, plans a historical study in his Yazoo City library. He will publish a life and times of Thomas Jefferson during the interregnum before taking his Senate seat on March 4 1914 after a previous hard fought contest with former Gov. Vardaman of Mississippi.
Washington gas hearing before the House District Committee on repealing the law allowing stock increases was postponed to April 8 due to Mr. Goldsborough’s illness. Corporation Counsel Thomas opposed section 5 arguing it shortchanges fair returns and complicates franchise valuation. Macfarland supported repeal on the code’s provisions.
Senator Foraker presents a bill amend Sherman anti trust law to allow reasonable contracts and combinations across states and with foreign nations. He opposes President Harrison and Hepburn registration plan, warning it would centralize power and burden business while treating labor equally. He argues courts should decide reasonableness under common law, and notes opposition from press and interests.
Charles McCamb, an inmate at West Virginia's penitentiary, appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court alleging his conviction under an obsolete statute. Judge Dayton denied the writ for lack of jurisdiction.
The Navy says only fast ships will visit Melbourne while the American fleet arrives. A squadron will stay in Sydney while a second, faster squadron goes to Melbourne, then join the rest for the onward voyage. The move aims to save time. Buffalo sails from San Diego with supplies and a large mail shipment for the fleet, plus seventeen sacks of magazines gathered for sailors by Beemen's Rest Association.
Department of Justice states Judge Konlsaat ruling in Chicago does not vindicate Oberlin M. Carter, former Army captain convicted of defrauding the government over river and harbor work at Savannah. Government retains right to pursue Carter’s agents for missing funds. decree grants $11,464.18 against I Stanton Carver, Oberlin’s brother, for unaccounted trust money.
Army orders list transfers and duties across multiple posts. John A Holebird sails to Detroit to join Third Battalion of Engineers in Hithography. Maj. Raymond to San Antonio to relieve Kendall at Fort Ethan Allen. Kendall to Fort Ethan Allen, P.I. Chaplain Jones transferred to Presidio San Francisco. Lieutenant Lewis Ture to Fort Dade and Fort De Soto to supervise construction. Dugan and Berteeb named on leave board. Pearson to testify at Governors Island. Wade to Department of California for duty. Leave of two months for Capt. Grie Finger.
Orders to naval officers assign Lieut Com G W Logan to Idaho contingent and navigate duties. Booth to Naval Hospital New Fort Lton Colorado for treatment. Fiske to United States Naval Medical School Washington DC for instruction. McLean to Navy Yard Portsmouth. Blackwell to instruction at Naval Medical School Washington DC. Woodward to Naval Hospital New York. Beker to Colorado. F W Smith to Winconssa. O Leary to Navy Yard Washington DC as assistant to general storekeeper. McRitchie to Auty fitting out Birmingham and onboard commission. Movements note Tennessee and California arrive Redondo. Denver sails from Hong Kong to Swatow, South Dakota from San Diego to Santa Barbara Channel. Dolphin sails from Washington to Norfolk. Relief from San Francisco to Magdalena Bay. Torpedo boats Davis Furugut and Fox commissioned at Navy Yard Mare Island March 23 1908.
Funeral arrangements are set for Capt Je Hdwin Krouse who died Monday. Funeral from 247 P Street NW at 2 pm with Rev Father Boone and Arlington interment. Kit Carson Post G A R will lead pallbearers Capt Dewing Capt Goodacre Maj Williams Mr Farmers. Krouse born Georgetown 1832 served in Civil War campaigns and later as district court court crier for 12 years. Survived by wife Blanch with unclear details.
Herman Ridder, president of the American Newspaper Publishers Association, urges passage of a tariff bill to place print paper and wood pulp on the free list. In a letter to Serena Payne, Payne says no tariff hearings will occur before the presidential election. Ridder cites Roosevelt’s assurances and warns that delaying action may keep high paper prices and threaten forest resources.
Trenton South Carolina March 35 Senator Tillman shows slow improvement after illness. He has risen once, remains weak when upright and cannot estimate a return to work. Dr T J Hunter notes no alarming signs and says the condition is functional with no organic symptoms.
Boston report states Gov Guild remains steady with no change from yesterday's noon bulletin. At 2 PM Dr Winslow issued that the governor "holds his own well, and is 16 comfortably."
Bishop Cyrus D. Foss retired Methodist Episcopal leader, lying ill at home in Philadelphia, shows slight improvement but no real progress. Officials cite a general breakdown linked to advanced age, with recovery still uncertain.
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