Taft to Seek 397 Million Bond Issue in Conference
President Taft plans to ask Republican leaders for a 397 million dollar bond issue. A conference with party leaders is scheduled to align on fiscal requests and national borrowing strategy.
16 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
1
President Taft plans to ask Republican leaders for a 397 million dollar bond issue. A conference with party leaders is scheduled to align on fiscal requests and national borrowing strategy.
Washington July 15 Congress to be asked by President Taft to authorize bonds equal to the latest estimate of the Panama canal cost. The plan uses a Goethals figure of 397 million dollars, with bonds to bear up to 3 percent interest. Treasurys first issue would reimburse the treasury balance and include 50 million for canal zone purchase and related expenses.
Paris reports a son born to the Princesse de Sagan formerly Miss Anna Gould of New York. Prince Helio de Sagan and Mme Anna Gould wed July 7 1908 after her divorce from Count Boni de Castellane. The birth at Chateau Mara secures the Sagan succession and heirs with the former Boni de Castellane children. The couple’s happiness is described by friends.
James B. Everett narrowly wins the alderman race in Atlanta, defeating Frank Rice with 612 votes to 367 in ward eight, as total city ballots reach 1,119 of 510 registration. Everett carries six wards while Rice takes three, and Everett issues a card thanking voters and pledging to serve the people.
Miss Sallie Lowe Price of Madison married Mr Hodgson of Athens after a license was found in the groom's pocket. The ceremony occurred Tuesday at Frederica with Elder Bartlett officiating. The couple planned a honeymoon to Tallulah Falls with friends and relatives from Madison Morgan and Athens.
Chicago July 16 James A Patten, accused by fellow board of trade members of making a profit of 330 600 within a day by buying wheat, holds top Evanston taxpayers list. He is assessed on about 496 600 personal property this year, with a tax assessor pressing for a higher figure. Patten asks to double last year’s assessment, saying that would likely be fair.
Evidence surfaces of conflict between President Taft and Senate Leader Aldrich over tariff policy. Reports describe friction within the administration as lawmakers debate duties and economic impact.
Washington reports friction between President Taft and tariff conferees over the corporation tax. Taft stands firm for the tax, aiming for lower rates elsewhere, while Aldrich and Payne push schedules. Veto talk arises as conferees report progress on paints, metals, and agricultural items with hopes for a satisfactory measure.
Report from Teheran describes a brutal battle near the capital where imperial forces led by Russian officers were routed. The shah has fled the field and sought refuge in the Russian legation as Moslem authorities back the rebels. Britain and Russia send legation delegations amid growing revolutionary strength.
Miss Miriam Poindexter, 50, was found dead in a dim upstairs room at 62 Jones Avenue near Mangum. Brother Albert Poindexter, 30, a musician repairing medical instruments, was held as a witness after officers found a complete dope apparatus. the inquest is set for this morning.
In Montgomery Alabama on July 16 State Senator Oscar O Bayles was shot and killed by David K Smith of Monroeville. The fatal duel followed Bayles urging pardon for Isaac and Jesse Shirley serving time for Jim Smith's killing. After a heated pardon hearing Bayles and Smith exchanged shots on drug store steps. Bayles died, Smith jailed.
A Louisiana woman in Lake Charles reports a Black burglar attacked her home early today. She broke away after a struggle and fainted. Authorities found extensive injuries and blood in the room, with belief the attacker may have died.
Beloit Kansas July 15 Probate Judge Mary H Cooper, said to be the only woman probate judge in the United States, officiates weddings frequently. Her popularity grows as couples request her services and the common wedding phrase obedience is omitted.
In White Plains on July 1 Evelyn Nesbit formerly a chorus girl gave tearful testimony against Harry K Thaw as part of the effort to keep him in Matteawan Asylum. She described fear of his threat to kill her upon release and faced pressure to answer despite fear of provoking Thaw. The session adjourned to July 28 as the state presses its case.
Washington July 13 forecast for Friday and Saturday calls for local showers with light variable winds. Data shows low temperatures and higher highs, with rainfall expected in 24 hours and monthly totals. The report notes mean and normal temperatures and deviations.
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