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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
12
The senate approved the proposed district budget with changes lowering the total to 10,117,668 dollars. The House is expected to accept the measure today as reported. The revision increases the net gain through adjustments in the lower branch of congress and outlines current standings of the figures.
Fiscal year 1930 budget details show appropriations of 19 117 668 as the district total with estimates by the district commissioners around 13 797 668. The current year appropriation stands at 10 440 668 with noted overages in various lines. A conference report on district appropriations reached the Senate and House with debates on excess over prior carryover and adjustments in personnel salaries for district offices.
The Senate and House clash over street paving and road funds, with numerous adjustments to country roads suburban streets and district sewers. Amendments rename Brightwood avenue Georgia avenue and adjust allocations for sidewalks, parks, schools, and municipal buildings while a large slate of maintenance and personnel costs is modified or struck out.
Congress debates and adopts conference reports on the post office and District of Columbia appropriations while approving a currency commission proposal. House and Senate clash over local and federal spending, including health, juvenile courts, and public works, with multiple budget cuts and new offices proposed or rejected. An Interior Department Bureau of Mines is established, and hospital and dispensary funding is adjusted across several DC institutions.
Senate Military Committee chairman pressed to court martial Col Stewart amid debate on punishment and investigations. Warren argued the inquiry should proceed orderly, noting War Department documents and typewritten pages supporting the case while opponents urged respecting rights and avoiding sentimentalism.
Georgia and Texas Senators blocked three nominations to replace women postmasters with men. T W Scott of Toceca Georgia, John T Al McCullum of Conyers Georgia, and Everett Johnson of Jacke born Texas were rejected after months in the Senate. Senators Clay and Culherson warned the Post Office Department against ousting women, fearing recess appointments after Congress adjourned.
The House and Senate conferees reached agreement on a post office and ship subsidy bill advancing American merchant marine aid. They kept the mail contracts to foreign ports and approved pay scales for post office staff while limiting discretionary powers over indecent publications.
In this excerpt a claim is made that no real treatment existed for kidney disease until John J Fulton reportedly discovered a compound that directly attacks kidney tissue to quell inflammation. The text cites medical authorities and notes rising kidney disorder deaths while promoting Fulton’s Renal Compound as a breakthrough, with an offer for a free literature pamphlet.
The Foreign Affairs Committee plans no further meetings this session to act on presidential appointments delayed by legislation. Nine Tokyo exposition commissioners and other posts for Honduras and Nicaragua await Senate action. President Roosevelt may send nominations after Congress adjourns, with salaries not drawn until confirmation. The Secretary has not decided which court path to pursue.
Senate introduced two resolutions by Mer Owen seeking probes into alleged discriminations by Pasioffs Department and the Department of Justice against Uncle Sam Oil Company of Oklahoma. House committees favorably reported a bill restricting foreign vessels from carrying passengers domestically with a $900 penalty per passenger. The Senate amended wild laws and conferred on national militia and reserve classes. A compromise on salaries and budget for general merchandise workers was approved, ending at $8000 yearly. Also noted is a Treasury Department recommendation, and an act to honor widows Jean Carroll and Mabel H Zachar for services during yellow fever efforts. Senator Culberson secured printing of Senate documents detailing federal court designs and Supreme Court injunctions affecting labor organizations to clarify injunctive reach.
Senator Beveridge urged immediate passage of a bill requiring packers to date stamping on meat cans. The Agricultural Appropriation measure had previously seen an amendment twice, with few senators voting for another hearing as wholesale grocers requested to be heard. A special committee meeting and a discharge motion by Mr. Beveridge were discussed, with the vote postponed to today.
The Senate and House passed a forest bill to fund 100.60 dollars for cooperation with states and private woodland owners, creating a five member commissions in both chambers to study forest land desirability and needed federal action, with consent required before any state can enter interstate forest and water conservation agreements.
Senator Cullom, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said the Venezuelan situation is more important than public opinion. He returned from the White House and stated that disciplining President Castro is not possible, and Congress’ action would not come until December.
Yesterday the Senate pushed business, approving partial bills while debating printing a speech by William Jennings Bryan on imperialism in the Record. Senators Newlands and Gillinger favored printing Bryan and Morton testimony as part of the session notes amid broader talks on government injury compensation.
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