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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
20
The Johnston Sunday closing measure passes Senate amid debate, exempting necessary housework charitable acts and certain service sectors. Prohibited activities include work for hire, shows and circuses, with religious and hotel dining contexts referenced and penalties outlined for violations.
Congress acts to modify United States coinage to include In God We Trust as required. The Treasury Department says the change will not take effect for thirty days, while Philadelphia has already begun necessary die adjustments. Mints in Denver, San Francisco, and New Orleans will be similarly equipped if needed to begin minting the new coins.
The House moved toward an adjournment timeline, finishing evidence that efforts will be made to carry the program forward. On the Military Academy bill, rules were suspended for a twenty minute debate. The measure passed 196 to 93 amid criticism of the bill’s consideration method.
The general deficiency bill, the last supply measure for the House, will be reported today and likely passed before adjournment. It carries about £1,800,000, with the largest deficiency report for pensions.
Senate replaced the House currency bill with Aldrich measure and planned a conference. Notices to call up postal and unfinished business. Senators met at noon. currency bill to conference. Military Academy funds and public buildings measures passed. omnibus pension bill for $25 private pensions approved. General deficiency and supply measures to be reported today and likely acted before adjournment. A sensational attack on Gen Keifer by Gen Sherwood, Civil War veterans, noted. House to meet at 11:00 AM.
The Hamilton Club of Chicago publicly endorses President Theodore Roosevelt and urges Congress to enact measures vital to national welfare and Republican prospects. The letter is signed by club officers Thomas D Knight, John T Ferguson, John Trenfester, and board members Josep H Barnett, Albert R Gates, A D Curtis, W G Wood, Albert Tewaite, A W Clark, and others.
The House suspended rules to push a pork laden appropriation bill championed by Barthold and Fitzgerald. Despite criticism for rushed detail, supporters from all regions cheered as President Roosevelt faced opposition over the bill’s vast twenty five and a half million dollar price tag and the politics of public spending.
Gen Sherwood of GC attacks Gen Keifer former speaker in a scathing house speech. He accuses Keifer of opposing veterans measures and advancing personal political aims. The exchange, cited across Congressional records, portrays deep partisan strain and claims of self interest.
Representatives Richardson and Jones urged a monthly pension for Ellen Bernard Lee widow of Gen Firehigh Lee, citing her late husband service as consul general to Cuba and Army officer. Critics warned thousands of widows also seek aid and warned of setting a precedent risking over 200 million dollars annually.
The Aldrich Vreeland currency bill moves to conference with Senate and House managers named. Debate centers on preserving clearing house districts and issuing notes on commercial paper. The Senate amended the House bill and the chamber agreed to a conference to reconcile differences before adjournment.
The House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee voted unanimously to recommend passage over the President's veto of a Senate bill extending the Rainey River dam project. A subcommittee was named to confer with the President and seek a compromise on the disagreement. The President had urged taxes in exchange for dam and bridge privileges and prompt construction reminders.
In the Senate yesterday Senator Bacon of Georgia asked if a desecra tion bill would bar Confederate associations from combining the stars and stripes with the stars and bars on one flag. He argued former Confederate soldiers displayed the hybrid flag as homage to both the lost cause and the Union. The question left the bill unsettled and further debate was postponed.
Senators push thirty day annual leaves for post office clerks and letter carriers. House conferees oppose, arguing budget limits and staffing needs. Penrose leads senators in seeking equal leave, noting longer hours and existing benefits for other departments. The dispute centers on welfare and cost, with no quick compromise in sight.
The Senate moved through the calendar and approved most bills with little objection. Debate focused on the White Mountain and Appalachian forest reserve measure with Senators Brandegee Herburn and Teller split. Senator Carter signaled a postal savings bank push for unfinished business, while Teller signaled continued opposition. Newlands sought a set day for Inland Waterways Commission review but failed. No action on commodity clause penalties or the pending will vote due to Foraker’s absence. decision expected today.
Conferences on annual supply bills including the post office and District of Columbia, forts and diplomacy, legislative and executive, are wrapping up. Senate leaders expect adjournment next week with possible early concurrent resolution. House may act by mid week but a full session end is being shaped.
The House ordered a conference on the bill providing tracks to the Washington Navy Yard. Representative Moore of Pennsylvania urged Senate amendments be accepted. The House agreed. Conferees for the House were Moore of Pennsylvania, Forster of Indiana, and Murphy of Wisconsin.
William J Bryan visited the Capitol and briefed Southern lawmakers and press about a typographical error he blamed on the stenographer that altered the currency bill. He endorsed the Democratic filibuster led by Mr Williams, criticizing Republicans for failing to deliver welfare measures and noting only six Democrats supported the bill in the House. Williams declined to identify the two omitted words.
The House Judiciary Committee voted to report favorably a bill by Mr. Alexander of New York creating government liability for injuries or deaths in hazardous employment. It aims to provide one year of wage continuation and survivor benefits to workers in manufacturing, arsenals, navy yards, and Isthmian Canal Commission projects, with rules set by the Secretary of Commerce and Labor to determine negligence and eligibility.
The Capitol reports indicate Kansas bankers backed the Vreeland bill as House passed. Denby of Michigan introduced a China code bill. Senate endorsed endowment for mining schools from public land proceeds and other omnibus measures. The Navy vessel name bill, pay parity for medical officers, and inland waterways appointments face action. A Lincoln memorial appropriation, patent owner rights, and tobacco leaf sale restrictions advance. Omnibus bills and three weeks of roll action follow a Democratic filibuster. Hundley confirmation stalled. tuberculosis congress preparations prompt housing needs at the Capitol.
New York May 15 a plan for a college reserve was outlined at the annual meeting of the Association of Colleges and Universities of New York by Col Morna B Belknap of Louisville He proposed three years after graduation college students be enlisted as a college reserve at government call No special training required though it would help if about 2000 men were known to be continually in government service to be ready at call He said it would have an inspiring influence.
New York firemen, working in relay, battled dense smoke at the Totiday Retd Sons amline colors and chemicals factory. Hose streams blinded by fumes, workers coated from head to foot by colored dyes, and rivers of colored runoff filled the gutters as the building burned to the ground causing about 490 dollars in damage.
Special to The Washington Post Pittsburg May 15 The United States Steel Corporation enters the cement making field by opening a new plant costing 1000000 with a capacity of 3900000 barrels a year Angered by high prices from independents the company threatens to drive small cement makers out of business The plant uses a new process to convert slag piles into marketable cement
Judge Hough rules President Roosevelt acted within his authority to discharge a Negro soldier of the Twenty fifth Infantry over alleged Brownsville riot involvement. Oscar W Reid sued for $122 in pay from dismissal to enlistment end, but the court affirms presidential power as Commander in Chief or under statutory army law.
Democratic National Committee calls for a Democratic Primary Election in the District of Columbia on May 19 1968 from 4 pm to 8 pm to elect delegates and alternates across twenty two legislative districts. The Democratic Central Committee names polling places and designates the District of Columbia convention to meet May 21 1968 at National Basilica Hall to elect six delegates and six alternates for the Democratic National Convention in Denver Colorado. Citizens of the District of Columbia are invited to join in sending delegates for unified constitutional government.
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