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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
12
Senate endorses Sunday work ban with exemptions for necessary duties and charitable tasks. Measure bars most commerce on the first day of the week while permitting household, charity, and essential services. hotels and eateries face limits. public performances restricted.
Congress moves to alter U S coins to honor In God We Trust with limited effect. Treasury says most deadlines slip by about ten days. Philadelphia and San Francisco mints prepare dies and train staff in case new coins roll out. Denver and other facilities will be similarly equipped.
The House pushed for adjournment on March 73 and limited debate on the Military Academy bill by suspending the rules. The measure, discussed in a twenty minute session, faced criticism from Mr Sulzer of New York before passing 196 to 93.
The general deficiency bill, the last supply measure to be considered by the House, will be reported today and is likely to pass before adjournment. It carries about £1,800,000, with the largest portion for pensions.
Senate leaders moved to substitute Aldrich Bill for the House currency measure and set a conference. McCarter warned of postal and unfinished business. The Military Academy appropriation and public buildings bills were approved. An omnibus pension measure for $25 private pensions passed. A Deficiency Bill and supply measures await reporting before adjournment. Gen Keifer attacked by Gen Sherwood in a Civil War era clash. The House planned to meet at 11 30 this morning.
The Hamilton Club of Chicago publicly endorsed President Roosevelt in a White House meeting. The officers and directors voted unanimously to express hearty endorsement and urge Congress to enact measures vital to national welfare and Republican strength. The communication was addressed to Roosevelt and signed by club officers Thomas D Knight and John T Ferguson, with directors A W Clark, and others.
Reported contention surrounds a major appropriation bill drafted by Chairman Barthold to fund nationwide programs. Opposition from Mr Fitzgerald centers on suspension of House rules and alleged lack of detailed review.
Gen Sherwood of GC denounces Gen Keifer former speaker in a heated House exchange. He accuses Keifer of blocking bills for veterans and political gain. The clash, recounted across six pages of Congressional Record, portrays mutual veteran status and long running contention.
Representatives Richardson and Jones urged a monthly pension for Ellen Bernard Tee widow of Gen Firehigh Tee, citing her late husband’s service as consul general to Cuba and army officer. Critics warned of precedents and $200 million annual cost, noting thousands of other widows lack advocates.
The Aldrich Vreeland currency bill moves to conference after Senate approval 47 to 20 and House disagreement 162 to 150. Conferees named include Aldrich Allison Hale and Vreeland Weeks and Glass with Pujo. Debate centers on retaining clearing house districts and issuing notes on guaranteed paper amid push for emergency currency before adjournment.
The House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce voted unanimously to recommend passing over President Roosevelt's veto the Senate bill extending the time for constructing a dam on the Rainey River. A subcommittee will meet with the President to discuss disagreements and seek compromise on the dam and bridge grant policy.
In the Georgia Senate Senator Bacon questioned if a bill to guard the flag would allow Confederate groups to mix the stars and stripes with the stars and bars on one banner. He noted former Confederate soldiers used such symbols as loyalty to both causes, and the bill’s permit terms were unclear, delaying further action.
Senate and House conferees clash over annual leave rights for post office clerks and letter carriers. Senate favors thirty days leave with pay, matching other departments, while House opposes the expansion, arguing cost and equality concerns. Distribution of duty hours and substitutes cited as factors in the dispute.
The Senate, after clearing the currency lull, moved through the calendar and approved most measures with no objections. Discussions centered on the White Mountain and Appalachian forest reserve bill with Brandegee Herburn and Teller, Teller opposing. no action taken on other items as Carter planned to press postal savings bank next, while Newlands sought a day for Inland Waterways Commission debate. The commodity clause penalties veto remained unresolved and Dick gaked out due to Foraker’s illness, with a vote possible today.
Congress held conferences yesterday on several annual supply bills including post office District of Columbia fortifications diplomatic and consular and legislative executive and judicial appropriations. Parliament aims to adjourn next week but Senate leaders doubt finishing before next Saturday with a likely joint adjournment resolution.
The House ordered a conference on the track bill for the Washington Navy Yard and appointed Representatives Moore of Pennsylvania Forster of Indiana and Murphy of Wisconsin as conferees. The House agreed to accept the Senate amendments to the House bill.
William J Bryan visited the Capitol and met John Sharp Wilcame, praising a Democratic filibuster led by Mr Williams. He attributed the six yes votes on the Williams currency bill to a typographical error, saying two omitted words changed its meaning. Williams himself denied knowledge of the missing words.
The House Judiciary Committee reported favorably a bill introduced by Mr. Alexander of New York to establish government liability for injuries or deaths of employees in manufacturing, arsenals, navy yards, and Isthmian Canal work. It provides one year wage continuation and benefits to widow, children, or dependents, with decisions on negligence by the Secretary of Commerce and Labor.
Kansas bankers back Vreeland bill. House Foreign Affairs favors Denby China code. Senate endows mining schools via public lands proceeds. Navy vessel name bill passes. Medical pay aligns with Army. Lincoln memorial appropriation sails through Senate. Omnibus measures advance. Senate to hear Hundley confirmation. leaf tobacco sale restrictions debated. Inter national tuberculosis congress housing prep noted. Capitol to host delegates.
Col Morna B Belknap proposes a three year college reserve after graduation with enlistment upon government call. The plan, already approved by the War Department and General Staff, would require no special training, but maintain a pool of perhaps 2000 ready men to inspire national service.
Firemen working through dense dye fumes blazed hoses from a Totliday Retd Sons amline colors factory. They fought through smoke and dye, some blinded or burned by color solutions, while water streams turned the gutters into colored rivers. The building burned out with a loss around $490.
Special to The Washington Post Pittsburg May 15 United States Steel Corporation expands into cement production opening a new plant costing 100000 with capacity of 3 9 million tons annually Angered by high prices paid to independents the company forecasts driving small cement makers from business The plant uses a new process to convert vast slag piles into marketable cement.
The New York case affirmed President Roosevelt's authority to dismiss a Negro soldier from the Twenty fifth Infantry for alleged Brownsville riot involvement. Judge Hough ruled the President, as Commander in Chief, had authority to terminate enlistment in this context, sustaining the pay claim until enlistment expiration and addressing constitutional and statutory limits on presidential power.
The Democratic Central Committee of the District of Columbia calls for a Democratic Primary Election on May 19, 1968, from 4 to 8 pm to select delegates and alternates from 22 districts for the Democratic National Convention. The central convention is set for May 21 at National Bitica Hall, with further details and polling places listed for each district. Citizens are invited to join in supporting a constitutional government and party unity.
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