16 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
1
Secretary of the Interior reports Clas failure in FCAT on baller matters, outlining impacts on policy and national program administration with emphasis on education and accountability.
President Taft releases a letter defending Ballinger and discharging L R Glavis from government service for unjustly impeaching his superior officer. The document, dated Beverly Massachusetts September 13 1908, states Glavis acted on suspicions without substantial evidence regarding the Cunningham coal lands in Alaska.
St Paul and Rochester reports confirm Governor John A. Johnson underwent a deep seated intestinal abscess operation at St Marys hospital. The procedure lasted about three hours with grave risk and strong hopes for recovery within several days. Medical bulletin noted profound pain and caution.
Delegates of the American Bankers Association in Chicago split sessions between trust company and clearing house topics. Daniel Remsen urged Post Mortem Administration of Wealth focusing on estate safety. E C McDougal pressed gold as sole safe reserve. New officers were elected and debate over uniform charges and daily clearances continued amid opposition to central bank currency proposals.
New York September 15 George J Gould whose family holds over 20 million of the 29 million Western Union capital stock declined to comment on reports that American Telephone and Telegraph is negotiating to purchase Western Union. He neither affirmed nor denied the rumor.
Police board ruled that all vehicle classes must obey the road laws. Chief Henry Jennings was praised for enforcing speed ordinances, but urged to ensure non car traffic also complies. The clause requires slow or standing vehicles to stay near the curb to allow overtaking by faster traffic.
President Taft's party for the first leg of a 13,000 mile journey includes Captain Butt military aid, Fred Carpenter secretary, assistants Nischler and Wagner, Dr J J Richardson, two secret service operatives, and six newspaper men. John Hays Hammond will join at Spokane on September 28 to travel the remainder with the president. The entourage will traverse railways including the Mayflower and Hastemer private cars on two dozen systems, with the Mississippi voyage from St Louis to New Orleans covering 1,165 miles. Cabinet members Knox Hitchcock Nagel and Ballinger accompany for key meetings and events in El Paso and Mexican cities.
Report of a federal prison inspector details dire conditions at the Western Penitentiary of Pennsylvania in Allegheny. It says over 300 of about 1,100 prisoners have tuberculosis, vermin infestations are noted, and food quality is criticized. Most transferable prisoners should be moved to Atlanta or Leavenworth immediately.
In Chicago a quarrel over household duties between Mrs. Julian Tripp and Mrs. Silvers escalates to a pistol and knife battle. Mrs. Tripp dies from ten stab and gunshot wounds. Mrs. Silvers dies from a chest wound. A third person is suspected as a possible participant.
Pittsburg September 15 The Pressed Steel Car Company plant at Schoen ville resumes conflict as 3000 to 4900 workers quit over imported workers' discharges. Officials hint at letting remaining imported workers go to restart operations. Fifty deputies guard the plant as Washington reacts with surprise and mediation leaders may be asked to help resolve the McKees Rocks dispute.
President Taft begins a long journey from Boston as crowds greet him in Worcester and Albany. He will reach Chicago tonight then continue an 18,000 mile tour of the west and south. Taft, in good humor, thanks well wishers and praises Governor Hughes. trains run slowly with heightened security.
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