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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1912
Page
9
President Taft endorsed the economy commission plan to retire federal workers at age 7 with an annuity and a maximum 600 annual limit. Current and entering employees would contribute. the government would cover deficits to ensure 4 percent interest, aiming to reduce inefficiency and costs from superannuation.
President Taft transmitted consular reports to Congress showing European cooperative societies in France Belgium the Netherlands and Denmark influence living costs. The French model features small societies with groceries and bakeries and member benefits. Belgium and the Netherlands report lower prices and high dividends. Danish societies run factories and warehouses with 6 to 8 percent dividends. Government employees are heavily organized, and district unions handle major purchasing while surplus goods fund insurance pensions and strike relief.
The White House in May 1913 urged Congress to enact a commission backed plan for age based service retirement. It argues avoiding a straight pension protects workers from old age want while attracting younger staff through earlier promotions. The proposal seeks legislation to implement the plan promptly.
A man newly engaged rejects romance insisting on practicality yet hides a deeper plan. He will provide materially and avoid affectionate gestures while his partner may crave tenderness. Friends wonder if the bride shares his view and whether he will remain true to a nonromantic stance or soften with time.
Congress faces a clash as Senate and House leaders debate delaying adjournment from June 10 to July 13 to finish business before conventions. Impeachment proceedings against Judge Archibald loom, while canal tolls, Lorimer, tariffs, parcels post, and naval bills and Titanic era safety laws demand action. Final adjournment before conventions seems unlikely given remaining deadlines.
A House joint resolution passed yesterday to appoint a five member peace commission for two years without pay. The measure, introduced by Representative Bartholdi, authorizes use of a $10,000 appropriation for the commissioners and follows up on prior legislation. Pending peace negotiations with various nations delayed formation, noted as Taft once offering Theodore Roosevelt a seat.
Senator Clapp of Minnesota chairs a subcommittee to investigate campaign contributions to national and congressional committees of all parties for 1904 and 1908. The panel includes Senators Bradley Kentucky Oliver Pennsylvania Republicans and Paynter Kentucky Lea Tennessee Democrats. Clapp says he has not time to frame questions and suggested he might not serve.
J H Ranadell president announces the advisory committee decided to hold the next National Rivers and Harbors Congress convention in this city on December 4 5 and 6 The organization aims to influence Congress for more liberal river and harbor improvements and believes attendance would be limited if held elsewhere.
Rome reports an Italian column of 10 men clashed with Turkish and Arab forces near Bou Emesch on the Tripolitan coast. Italians retreated after suffering five dead. Tripolitan losses included dead and wounded. Rhodes dispatches claim 3000 Turks attacked Rhodes, repulsed by Italians and withdrawn inland. Officials say a month to occupy Caio Ecarla Mytilene and Lemnos.
The House unanimously approves two measures to improve sea safety for US Army transports. One authorizes $800,000 to equip vessels with lifesaving gear and imposes compulsory boat and raft provisions for every passenger and crew member. An international maritime conference will be held in Washington to initiate negotiations with other powers. The Senate is expected to act quickly.
The House banking and currency committee reported favorably a bill to extend congressional inquisitorial powers to banks and related firms. An amendment allows access to deposits and affiliations with trust companies and other businesses. House also passes Bulkley coin bill proposing 1 cent and 12 cent pieces with distinct diameters from existing U S coins.
Investigators press the Archbald case with the House Judiciary Committee reviewing papers from the Justice Department. Witnesses expected include B J Williams of Scranton, with potential subpoenas for Erie Railroad executives and coal dealers tied to a controversial sale and the Commerce Court judge’s involvement. The panel debates whether Archbald should testify and question witnesses as the inquiry starts. William Vare is sworn in to the House to replace the late Bingham.
An advertisement touts copper quadruple plate pieces with a lifetime guarantee and free replating if plating wears. It lists numerous Sheffield designed items with prices including after dinner coffee pot, bonbon dishes, picture frames, butter ball dishes, cheese and cracker plates, fruit baskets, coffee pots, and more.
Captain Osbon died this afternoon at Post Graduate Hospital in his 80s. He served under Admiral Farragut during the Civil War and later in several foreign navies. He was secretary of the Arctic Club of America and a ardent supporter of Dr. Frederick Cook.
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