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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
9
A lively timber policy debate unfolds in the Senate with critics blasting forestry administration. Idaho officials push amendments to restrict imports and boost domestic timber reserves while warnings of a looming tree famine are voiced amid partisan rhetoric and procedural griping.
A historical report outlines a central bank bill limiting its powers to two transaction types: deposits and advances against qualifying certificates, and the purchase of certain short and long bills from England, France, and Germany. It also caps purchases, advances, and deposits to three months, with set rate publication.
During the digestion of the agricultural appropriation bill 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 affray. The Senate will meet at noon today. During consideration of the Sandy dyn bil the major qualifications of Majr Leon art Wood were severely criticized by Mr FitzReral of New York. A recommendation to purchase land as an addition to Fort William McKinley was unanimously stricken from the bill. At recess time Republicans turned the tables on the minority and forced them to remain as the Capitol caucus convenes. The House will meet at 11:30 this morning.
Amid a heated House Appropriations debate over a Philippine military bill, General Leonard Wood faced strong opposition. Lawmakers and newspapers report tense exchanges, urging limits on funding and questioning the administration's policy in the Philippines.
The article recounts a reception for Penrose with remarks from Senators and officials, noting tributes from Pennsylvania delegates and expressions of support. It covers post office budget discussions, a Chicago transportation bill, and appointments to the Laval Academy board for cadet examinations in June.
Witness testimony during a House hearing shows Potomac Electric Power Company charging 10 cents per kilowatt hour for normal use while supplying some summer customers at 2.25 cents. Gen Harries argues the company would miss returns if rates drop, and a plan to inspect meters and reduce rates to seven cents per kilowatt hour is explored.
The article reports testimony from New York and Canadian publishers and industry leaders before a House committee. It discusses wood pulp and paper price pressures, exports, and proposed penalties for alleged calcination in the pulp industry. Figures named include Umbleta New Piper Publishers Association leaders and US lawmakers.
A nurse praises Grape Nuts for improving energy mood and digestion after using it daily for weeks. She notes rapid weight gain and better appetite, adds patients also benefited, and urges readers to study The Road to Wellville for more on the product.
Senate District Committee holds a 10 o'clock hearing on a bill by Senator Gallinger to regulate pawnbrokers and curb usurious lending in the District. A House District Committee hearing follows on a bill to prohibit in the District. Debates on street railway extension toward Union Station suggest possible compromise with ICC oversight and altered District supervision.
A bill introduced by Representative Boutell of Tilinots demands labeling of all tobacco and snuff products with the producer’s name, place, and date of production to expose blind branding. The measure targets the alleged tobacco trust and seeks quick Ways and Means Committee action and House consideration this session.
Democrats claim War Secretary Taft aims to arrange a pact to avoid arbitration with Colombia over the Panama disruption. They cite a Senate resolution urging the United States to press Colombia on isthmus tensions and demand clarity on orders to vessels and commanders near the Pacific coast. The dispute centers on potential treaties and the possible effect on Panama’s secession and isthmian governance.
George Heerens of Western Union told the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce that the bill by the Wisconsin legislature to require telegraph companies to transcribe the time of sending and receiving messages would raise rates and burden business. He cited current divisions of business telegraph content and estimated that 4509 million words transmitted annually would incur substantial added costs.
The House Committee on Library reported favorably a measure to aid the Lincoln Memorial Association of New York in building and endowing a memorial to Abraham Lincoln at the Kentucky birth site. The bill authorizes 100000 in appropriation though the committee recommends 5000, noting the association has raised 4000 and hopes for 4000 more. A handsome building is planned as a memorial. printing of 200 copies of the memorial was also recommended.
Representative Hitchcock of Nebraska charged in a speech yesterday that the Interior Department cheated the government out of about 7.9 million dollars by selling 000 parcels of timber and stone sands at minimum price. He claimed only 250 dollars per acre was received and more could have been obtained if land had not been sold at the lowest price.
A broad tuberculosis bill moves to require physicians to report infections within one week of recognition, register all cases at the health office, and inspect patient sputum. It also authorizes apartment dusting after patient removal and sets fines up to $5. Provisions on suspending cases are debated, and related amendments affect public park purchases and patent office salaries.
Vice President Billbanks announces members to the Kul Academy board and confirms credentials for Kentucky Senator William Bradley in a flurry of committee reports. Bills address Philippine immigration, national quarantine, and memorial plans at Andersonville and Gettysburg, with authorization for park use and veteran memorials. A proposed Atlantic Great Western Canal aims to link Indiana and Illinois to the Gulf via the Mississippi watershed, adding rail and canal projects to improve southern cotton and northern grain transport.
Speaker Cannon's caucus splits as Vreeland pushes an emergency currency bill while opponents argue for caution. Critics warn action now could hinder future solutions and favor creating a commission to study the system before any law. Some fear a sudden surge of emergency currency at the Treasury doors if enacted.
Ogram's and O'Donnell along with other major drug stores in the city report crowds seeking possum, the new eczema remedy. The bi cent package complements the regular $2 jar now sold widely. Poslam allegedly stops itching after first use and claims healing in two weeks for eczema and overnight results for minor skin issues. Free samples offered by Emergency Laboratories, 32 West Twenty fifth Street, New York City.
A chaotic House session saw Democrats locked in by a recess tactic aimed to delay voting until Republican caucus hour. Representatives Redenbere McGavin of Illinois and Watson of Indiana led the move, while Speaker Cannon appeared to know in advance. Payne, the majority leader, was stunned as members delayed with long calls and waits to force a recess until 1:49 this morning, then retreated after the plan unfolded. The tactic backfired into a public quarrel then a caucus, ending with a late-night adjournment as Republicans sought to gain a quorum for their meeting.
The eighth semiannual dividend of two and one half percent on preferred stock is payable June 1 1905 to stockholders of record May 22 1905 from net earnings. Books for transfer of stock closed May 25 to June 1 1905. Secretary F J Whitehead. Advertisements follow.
A list of political figures from multiple states and a Navy surgeon is provided alongside the New York American baseball team, introduced by Clarke Grath. The text includes numerous misspellings and fragmented names for senators representatives and officials across various jurisdictions. The mix suggests a historical newspaper snippet detailing introductions or announcements surrounding a baseball team and government officials.
Secretary of the Department of Commerce and others issued an exhaustive reply to a long standing Congress resolution seeking information on patents held by officers and government employees. The inquiry mapped 209 cases across departments including Treasury, War, Navy, Agriculture, and others, noting most inventions came from government employees or external ideas developed with private collaborators.
A seventeen year old Asheville girl Misa Annie Tee Lee eloped with Charles M Strouse despite her family's constant monitoring. The marriage was announced by her mother Mrs Robert Lee. The pair wed at Landrum, with the girl accompanied by a family member on outings.
Mr Smith of California replied to Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce resolutions denouncing him for unfair statements in Congress about California water rights and hostility to the Forestry Bureau head Gifford Pinehat. He denied the charges and said his forestry service stance did not affect Los Angeles water supply, insisting his aim was to protect farmers' water rights from city confiscation.
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