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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
20
Senator Rayner denounces the President as he urges a court of inquiry into Col Stewart. He reads the President’s letter, mocks the executive’s restraint, and cites Dreyfus precedents while galleries applaud and debate widens over Stewart’s exile and alleged political punishment.
The post office appropriation bill and an ocean subsidy amendment are discussed as Col Stewart’s charges and a court of inquiry are debated. Senator Foraker plans to push Brownsville matter forward, while the currency bill moves to the Senate for one day of debate. The President’s letter to Senator Rayner, condemning Col Stewart, is read in full, then Rayner aims to bring his resolution up for a vote.
More than 400 members and wives of the American Water Works Association met with President Roosevelt at the White House. President Felix urged longer business sessions, semiannual conventions, and a correspondence convention with permanent headquarters. The day featured tours of federal buildings and cultural sites, plus an election of officers and a potential convention city choice. Roosevelt praised large families in reply to Mrs Prenter as the mother of ten children.
The House Committee on Library will report favorably a bill by Representative Humphrey to authorize the President to appoint a commissioner to supervise Oregon trail monuments. It carries a 50000 dollar appropriation and a 2500 dollar salary for the commissioner. The committee also approved portraits of seventeen former Speakers and rejected a Cannon portrait. It backed purchasing a former President Zachary Taylor boat for 2000 dollars from Mrs. Lota Wood.
The Chevy Chase College and Seminary commenced last evening at 8 with a recital. The week’s plans include Wednesday senior exercises Thursday outdoor play She Stoops to Conquer Friday annual concert Saturday dance and Monday commencement exercises. A note urges Hood's Sarsaparilla to aid spring cleansing and brighten the complexion.
Insurgent Republicans claim twenty nine votes to defeat the Vreeland currency bill with solid Democratic opposition. Leaders expect a close vote as insurgents, led by Fowler, Prince, and Hayes, push to pass under suspension after four hours of debate. House schedule anticipates Military Academy bill today, currency action tomorrow, and Friday’s public buildings disposition, with adjournment by May 23 as a likely target.
John Norris for the American Newspaper Publishers Association told a House special committee that paper manufacture costs rise under consolidations like International Paper Co versus individual mills. He will resume testimony today with likely witnesses from paper manufacturers. The group sought NY Times contract details which the Times declined. Speaker Mann noted many large papers hesitate to provide information, fueling questions about current contracts. Conferees on the District child labor bill were named Olcott Taylor and Johnson after Senate and House passed DC child labor regulations.
Senate approves the post office appropriations measure with minor changes. The ocean mail subsidy remains. a Foraker amendment adds $1 a day traveling pay for railway mail clerks in service, and the bill increases annual appropriation by 1,060,000. An anti abolition of government publication clause is approved, banning material advocating overthrow. Senator Foraker plans Brownsville bill action next.
The House approved the conference report on the naval appropriation by 196 to 144 after a hard fight led by Tawney and Hull. The bill increases pay for the Navy and Marine Corps amid criticism of the conferees and concerns over sea duty pay and officer allowances. The measure now goes to the President for signature, with a recess until 11:20 today.
A Republican intruded the minority cloak room sparking nerves during a Democratic conference on emergency currency. Representative Stevens of Minnesota was the inadvertent offender as John Sharp Williams addressed followers from a chair. Gaines whispered for silence, prompting Stevens to exit.
Representative Sheppard from Texas introduces a bill in the House to erect a memorial for George Washington’s mother at a cost of 50000 dollars. A high level committee to oversee the project includes the Secretaries of War and the Navy and leaders of the military committees plus the DAR president general. Hinshaw of Nebraska proposes DC to lower Rhode Island Avenue NE by six feet at Twentieth Street and align grades, with a $10000 appropriation from the District of Columbia appropriation.
The Senate and House advance multiple measures from the motto restoration to a Crow Indian pension, with committees reporting health and military bills. Proposals include removing U S authority from the Philippines on a future session, and increasing West Point pay with reallocation of duties to Senate and Military committees.
Bradstreet's figures show American prices on May 1 at 1.21 per cent below April 1 and 12.7 per cent under the March 1907 peak, the lowest in nearly three years. London reports a 2 per cent drop from April 1, 1907 highs, with August 1906 as the previous low. prices by group are tabulated across key dates including July 1907 and May 1908.
Secretary Taft sailed from Colon at g o'clock on the Prairie for Charleston after a six day stay on the Isthmus. He focused on zonal administration, boundary disputes with Colombia, and Panama United States relations. Numerous conferences involved Amador Aras Squiers Arango Cromwell but no official statement was issued. Taft will pursue boundary questions with Roosevelt and Root in Washington.
The West Point cadets ask the Wastheton Post where Col. Hugh L. Scott, superintendent, is. President Roosevelt ordered him to New Mexico two months ago to quell Indian troubles, but no word has come for weeks. Lieut. Col. Robert J. Howze has acted as superintendent in his absence.
A ten year old boy named Thomas Jeumerca of Rock Creek Church road was struck by Washington Traction Company Car No 208 at Brightwood avenue and Randolph Street NW yesterday. He suffered a head cut and was attended by Dr Thomas West of 8717 Brightwood Avenue, then sent home.
Three patients from Manhattan State Hospital on Wards Island spoke at the Academy of Medicine, presenting as exhibits on paranoia and epileptic mania. A German stenographer claimed to be a millionaire and discussed pressures from employers and relatives, while an Austrian musician described dream states, loud voices, and past performances.
The War Department rules that the $250 050 Congress appropriated for cyclone relief in the Southern States cannot be used to buy building materials for repairing or rebuilding storm damaged property. The money will be spent only on rations tents and medical supplies and aid.
The dispensers of pos jam add a special 58 cent size to meet urgent demand for eczema and minor skin troubles. Poslam stops itching on first application and heals chronic cases in two weeks, with overnight results for serious troubles. Samples are available free by writing Emergency Laboratories New York City.
The May issue was released yesterday by the publicity department just twenty four hours after the cornerstone ceremony for the bureau's new name. It includes photographs of the throngs and speakers, speeches in Braise and Spanish, and general information about the exercises. The rapid production is described as an unprecedented achievement in magazine publishing and akin to newspaper work.
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