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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
42
A tumultuous Senate session centered on restoring or reinstating Negro troops, sparked by a speech attributed to St Porth 9 and debated as to whether there would be any adjournment. The discussion highlighted the merits of the restoration and drew strong reactions from various senators and the public.
A garbled OCR text notes an adjournment date of June 1 and references to meetings, locations, and individuals in a chaotic sequence. The fragmentary lines mention Wain Proplan, Zoe, Con, and various unclear terms, implying a halted or postponed session with no clear resolutions or outcomes.
A committee hearing discussed the paper mill supply chain with newspaper publishers present. Victor Ti outlined that the proposed increase reaches fourteen dollars per ton for print paper, reflecting rising costs affecting the industry.
Reported today that Representative Champ Clark of Missouri is the probable Democratic choice for Speaker if the party wins the fall election. Indications suggest Alabama Louisiana Virginia Missouri have declared support and Kentuckians back Clark amid northern Democrats. Henry of Texas is the other leading contender.
Benator Bulkeley of Connecticut spoke on the Brownsville affray arguing negro soldiers had no role and urged reinstatement. The House approved a Philippines commission increase by one member and an expenditure of 220000 for cyclone relief. The Great Britain boundary treaty with Canada was ratified in executive session. Warren signaled the agricultural bill today. Liberal appropriations for the Geological Survey faced delay again. The House adjourned the session without concluding the bill, reconvening at 11:30 today.
A mass meeting at Gaulbrath Arrivan discusses Senator Foraker’s stance on the Brownsville affair and the Ohio platform. Speakers urge Republican support for black voters while denouncing the Roosevelt Taft course, urging unity and warning that betrayal would drive colored voters to the Democrats.
Senator Bulkeley defends the Twenty fifth Infantry black troops declaring their innocence in the Brownsville riot. He cites darkness and outside Mexican rioters aided by locals, while Senator Borah counters the darkness theory. War Department records and affidavits are discussed as calls for postwar reassessment loom amid a push for reenlistment bills.
Disputed court proceedings over a World War I era enlistment and a soldier Reid, with government authority to dismiss soldiers debated. The case centers on whether the President could dismiss a private, amid arguments about civil contract terms between soldier and government. Judge True investigated if Congress granted broad dismissal power and whether relations amount to a civil contract. Proceedings continued past seven at night with set reconsideration before Wednesday.
Pelatiah Webster of Philadelphia presented a memorial on the constitutional story with the researches of former American minister Mr Taylor. The document, printed for reference, is praised by jurists and statesmen, with a request for additional copies. It notes the 1783 Philadelphia printing of Webster’s paper and its detailed outline of the United States Constitution crafted more than four years before the 1787 Federal Convention.
Representatives Watson and Alexander met the President to discuss the session’s remaining agenda. Alexander prepared a bill to hold the government liable for injuries to employees while in service and sought the President’s view before pushing it in the House Judiciary Committee. Watson cited tentative dates and committee signs of agreement on anti injunction measures. He could not assure changes to the Sherman act but expected other presidential measures, including a District child labor bill, to pass.
In a prolonged debate, the Appropriations Committee approved increases in funding for gauging streams testing building materials and evaluating fuels. Amendments shifted money toward stream surveys water supply studies and coal and fuel testing, amid vigorous opposition and calls for restraint.
Senator Depew introduced a bill in the Senate to repave Nineteenth Street Northwest from Pennsylvania Avenue to N Street with asphalt replacing granite or Belgian blocks. The measure allocates 34 000 for the project. Senator Cirter proposed paying for land for the Census Office site bounded by a public alley on the north B Street on the south Fourth Street on the east and Second Street Northwest on the west. The site spans about 18 000 square feet and the bill caps payment at 430 WW for the property, with an additional provision for a new fireproof roof building costing 260 000.
Vreeland and Payne currency proposals will be debated at tonight’s House conference to decide the party line. Key leaders, including Chairman Fowler and Rep Prince, indicate Payne’s bill may be raised as a compromise while the Vreeland measure faces opposition from the Banking and Currency Committee and Speaker Cannon.
The Public Buildings bill may be reported to the House tomorrow after a Republican caucus tonight to set a time for considering the measure. Representative Bartholdt of Missouri, chairman of Public Buildings and Grounds, plans to report once assured of passage. Traders allegedly pressuring to derail the bill amid currency emergency talks.
In a special meeting of Senate and House press galleries, journalists adopted a resolution of respect for Charles Arthur Williams. The tribute praises his early prominence in journalism, his gentle character, cheerfulness during illness, and the Senate and House galleries express deep sympathy for his bereavement.
An advertisement promotes Platts Chlorides a colorless odorless Nauid disinfectant for cleansing cedar closets drains and damp corners to destroy odors and disease breeding matter. Diluted ten parts water costs under five cents per quart and bottles are sold everywhere. Henry B Platt prepares it and offers a free sanitary information booklet from 42 Cliff Street New York.
J Behen Tait etc. argue the Vreeland measure provides automatic emergency relief for banks without disrupting business. They stress urgency of currency action, the need to prevent panic, and describe how the bill shifts responsibility to national banking associations while the Treasury approves securities for emergency disposal.
The House District Committee will hold a hearing this morning at 10 on a bill drafted by the District Commissioners for inspection of electric meters. A second hearing on the prohibition bill in the District is scheduled for tomorrow at 10.
Senator Penrose arrived in Washington last night and quickly resumed duties. He described a rapid recovery after a prolonged illness, noting doctors advised rest but he would press ahead with important Senate matters as soon as able. He rode through Chester hills to gain strength, awaiting post office committee actions and political developments.
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