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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
18
The Senate clashed over agricultural appropriations and forestry service management. debates centered on Heyburn of Llano Myrtle and proposals to limit imports or adjust timber reserves, while reports noted warnings of a looming tree famine and shifts in foresters’ duties.
A historic measure outlines limits on the central bank, restricting it to two main types of transactions. It would permit deposits or advances against pledge certificates and allow purchases of certain bills from England France and Germany. The plan caps purchases and deposits at three months and sets interest mechanisms for guarantees.
During the digestion of the agricultural appropriation Mr Herburn attacked forest policy of the Administration. The appropriation bill was not concluded. Mr Warner delivered a southern installment of his speech on the Brownsville affair. The Senate will meet at noon today.
A heated House debate centers on funding for lands in the Philippine Islands and Wood’s command. New York Congressmen urge exiling critics while Taft supporters push efficient military provisioning amid strong opposition to the appropriation.
The event featured many officials and delegates from Pennsylvania groups and postal associations. Discussion covered mail transport in Chicago and a contract for a forthcoming calendar year. Key figures included Postmaster General McClary, Senator Smith of Maryland, and Pennsylvanian guests at the Naval Academy visitors program.
At a House hearing, Gen George H Harris for the Potomac Electric Power Company defended current pricing and argued for a 7 cent per kilowatt hour rate during summer months while acknowledging existing charges of 10 cents. Representative Cary, and Representative Smith questioned seasonal rates and the company’s duties amid debate over fair pricing.
A Washington hearing heard industry leaders discuss wood pulp and paper exports to Canada and Europe. Officials and publishers debated pricing, subsidies, and the impact on American consumers as members urged action against rising costs.
A nurse describes how a Grape Nuts diet eased exhaustion headaches and indigestion within weeks. She notes energy mood and appetite improved for herself and her parents, with pre digested food praised for aiding digestion and patient feeding results.
Senate District Committee holds a 10 o clock hearing on a bill by Senator Gallinger to regulate pawnbrokers and curb usurious practices in the District. The House District Committee also holds a 10 o clock session on a bill proposing a 101 prohibition. News notes a brighter outlook for Congress street railway extension to Union Station with possible ICC oversight and possible transfers. House supervision may shift to a Federal commission while District Commissioners’ role is reduced.
Representative Boutell introduces a purity bill to require disclosure of owner producer place and production date on all tobacco and snuff products to expose blind branding by the so called tobacco trust. The measure aims to replace hidden ownership and speed action by the Ways and Means Committee in the current session.
Democrats allege Secretary Taft aims to arrange a non arbitration accord with Colombia over Panama secession. Senate debates a resolution by Senator Beck calling for correspondence to be sent January 1, 194? and to focus on U S Colombia relations. Debate centers on interference and whether arbitration plans would undermine U S sovereignty and Panama’s status, with Republicans arguing for clear arbitration terms and Panama’s future.
George Heerens, general attorney of the Western Union Telegraph Company, testified before the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce against the Wisconsin bill to require telegraph companies to record send and receive times. He argued about the impact on business, noting 8 percent of country communication is business, with 0.5 percent for newspapers and 1.5 percent for private telegraph use. He estimated that 4500 million words annually would incur immense extra costs if required.
The House Committee on Library favors a memorial honoring Abraham Lincoln at the Kentucky birthplace site. The bill authorizes a 100000 appropriation, with the panel recommending 80000. The association has raised about 4000, hoping to reach 4000 more, and a handsome building is planned as the memorial. Representative Clinton of Slabaman Hf introduced the measure, with printing of 200 copies approved for the memorial.
Representative Hitchcock of Nebraska charged the Interior Department with cheating the government out of millions by underselling timber and stone sands to private owners. He cited land valued higher now and questioned the sale price as too low under government policy.
The measure requires physicians to report tuberculosis within one week of recognition, registers all cases at the health office, and orders dusting of tuberculosis patient apartments. Violations bring penalties up to $50. The bill also introduces changes to house park land and federal patent office salaries amid conference amendments.
Vice President Billbanks names Senaitors Gallinger of New Hampshire and pouth of Maryland to the Kul Academy board. Various committee reports and bills are discussed, including Philippine immigration provisions, retirement rights, memorials for Lincoln’s birthplace, Andersonville Park, and a Great Western Canal survey linking Indiana and Illinois to the South. The record notes a vote on game protection in Alaska and memorial actions for Gettysburg.
The debate features Cannon supporters and opponents like Fowler, Waldo, Hayes, and Campbell. Vreeland argues for emergency currency, warning of possible panics under inelastic systems and praising elastic currencies in England, France, Germany, and Austria. Opponents urge delaying action, proposing a congressional commission study before any law, and caution about mass emergency currency redemptions looming at the Treasury.
For weeks Ogram's O'Donnell and other leading drug stores in the city have been crowded with people seeking possum, the new route for eczema. The bi cent package and the regular $2 jar are on sale at leading drug stores. Poslam is claimed to stop itching on first use and heal chronic cases in two weeks, with overnight results for minor troubles. Free samples offered by Emergency Laboratories, 32 West Twenty fifth Street, New York City.
A legislative stunt kept the House in session late as Democrats and Republicans sparred over a recess. Key players included Representatives Redenbere and McGavin, with whispers Speaker Cannon may have known. The plan aimed to stall until the Republican caucus, then exit, leaving a quorum challenge and a brief recess into the early morning.
The eighth semiannual dividend of two and one half percent on preferred stock is payable June 1 190% to stockholders of record May 22 1908 from net earnings. Books for transfer of all stock closed May 22 to June 1 1903. Secretary F J Whitehead notes dates and contact hours.
A fragmented list names several senators and representatives from various states, plus a speaker and a state official, all connected to a White House event or inquiry. The New York American baseball team is introduced by Clarke Grath.
Secretary of the Department of Commerce and Pahor seater issued a detailed reply to a long standing Congress resolution seeking information on patents held by 209 officers and government employees. The inquiry lists departments and agencies, noting many inventions arose from external inquiries rather than direct government work.
Misa Annie Tee a seventeen year old Asheville girl prominent in society elopes with Charles M Strouse despite her guardian and family opposition. Her mother Mrs Robert Lee announced the marriage at Landrum after a determined family watch. The couple pursued a wedding amid parental resistance and public scrutiny.
Mr Smith of California answered resolutions by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce denouncing him for making unfair statements in Congress about California water rights. He denied charges of hostility to the Forestry Bureau and head Gifford Pinehat, saying his forestry position did not affect Los Angeles water supply. He claimed his aim was to protect farmers from water rights confiscation by the city of Los Angeles.
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