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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1910
Page
6
The district passes a minimum wage bill and related measures including closing part of 41st Street Northwest. It also accepts Andrew Carnegie’s offer of 30,000 dollars for Takoma Park Branch Library construction. Teachers and pupils crowd galleries as debates continue.
A fragmentary report states Mc Suset introduces a bill proposing transfer of water power sites to states. The language is garbled but suggests federally controlled resources could shift to state ownership pending conditions and constitutional review.
A U.S. Senate hearing was set to address the reappointment of an attorney with opposition from a commuter bloc. The state and district tensions framed the debate as officials prepared for formal action in the House on Finance and banking matters.
Senator Meyurn led a two minute statement while Wibaster pressed a land issue and Rout prepared to address rail concerns tomorrow. The President urged $200000 for wartime needs as Congress adjourned to noon. District of Columbia business dominated session with Wickersham denied Martioa charges. Signs pointed to tentative peace between factions as the administration’s program moved forward. The House met at 2 pm and planned a noon session today.
Elkins calls for a vote date on the railroad measure as senators announce plans to speak on amendments. He warns opposition to the current bill is untenable while others prepare speeches delaying progress. Leaders seek agreement on timing. several insurgent senators promise speeches but await full amendments before proceeding.
Senate panel’s report on the territorial bill favors changes to admit New Mexico and Arizona as separate states. It outlines tests on citizen qualifications, land use, and a million acres for county railroad bonds, while opposing polygamy provisions and stressing an English speaking electorate.
Colorado Democrat Representative Martin asserts the sugar trust influence in government and reveals a denial from Attorney General Wickersham. He claims no personal legal ties, noting a partner once advised the American Sugar Refining Company. He vows further investigations into land deals in the Philippines connected to friar lands and government acquisitions.
George Washington University is discussed as likely to share in Morrill Act funds by a District education meeting. The board questioned if McKinley and Armstrong Manual Training schools qualify as colleges and thus eligible for Morrill support. A petition to the House agricultural committee seeks aid and a second petition was to be sent today.
In New York the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors announce a strike vote by 690 members on lines between New York and Tutuila. New Haven shows settlements raising daily rates for various railroad ranks. Ohio arbitration grants most telemaster demands under the Federal act.
A favored verdict on WF Stone's charges leads to Treasury Secretary MacVeagh sending the papers to the President for review. The President will likely urge the Senate to proceed with Stone's nomination, sent several weeks ago, for the port of Baltimore.
President Taft transmitted nominations to the Senate including Maule Mo Thatcher of Kentucky to the Isthmian canal commission, Barthem A. Tate as United States attorney for the district of Georgia, and George H. Holliday of Tennessee confirmed as surveyor of customs for the port of Knox Me Town. Yard to be postmaster at Trenton New Jersey.
A bill by Nibel Butty authorizes acceptance of a $20,000 offer by Andrew Garnetta for building a branch library at Tatooma Park. Proposals also call for abandoning Forty first Street Northwest, establishing a $2 minimum wage for common labor for the District or U.S. government. Dickson introduces a liquor sale ban to minors with up to $25 fine, 30 days imprisonment, and license revocation.
In a parish hall reception last night plans to enlarge St Stephen’s Episcopal Church were discussed with about 1000 dollars needed for the way forward. Eight vestrymen and two wardens were elected across multiple Washington Episcopal churches, including St Johns and St Thomas, with new officers named and contingents listed.
Entrants from Morgan Kennels and other notable breeders fill the Pope building headquarters with about 30 entries and more expected as Treasurer Johnston handles entry books and inquiries. Notables include a rare white Eskimo dog from Norway, a collie from J Plerpont Bornean kennels, and several prize winners.
Royal charity ball of Knights of Columbus featured public printer Donnelly and wife leading the grand march. A kaleidoscope of gowns, flags, palms, and an American Band graced the New Wizard ballroom as dancers, young and old, filled the floor from 1 a.m. The event drew a large patron and committee roster and ended in high spirits with praise for the lavish, festive night.
The list features James H Cahill and Mrs Joy among a crowd of debutantes in elaborate gowns. Attendees wear white broadcloth, pink satin, green crepe de chine, and crystal trim, including Miss Nellie Keane, Miss Mary Wolfe, Miss Cath Wolfe, Miss Julia Donovan, and many others in blue, yellow, and apricot hues with pearls and diamonds noted as accessories.
A wandering narrator recalls two incidents illustrating charm of manner. In England a cottage woman gifts a rose to an American traveler, refusing payment, and in a New York department store a saleswoman gently persuades a customer, shaping his memory of courtesy. The piece links charm of manner to honesty, gentleness, and considerate action.
Mrs Lillian Howard of Washington accused by Atlanta manufacturer George W Muller of stealing a $70 diamond scarf stud from him on a train between Washington and Atlanta. The jewel was recovered and Muller later said he would not prosecute. Police seized Mrs Howard's jewelry and her trips, clothes, and train itinerary were noted.
Passenger and cargo steamer movements listed show routes from New York to Cherbourg Genoa Liv erpool and other European ports. Various named vessels and destinations indicate a busy transatlantic schedule with ships proceeding to multiple ports including Rotterdam Trieste and Dublin.
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