Southern States Battle Over Broader Solid South Split
An Atlanta correspondent reports that Democratic leaders across the South fear breaking the Solid South would signal the party's dissolution. Taft's appeal and Bryan's weakness stir optimism among Republicans, with Maryland Virginia Georgia and others viewed as pivotal. Regional factions in West Virginia Tennessee North Carolina and Georgia shape the race as Taft gains ground and Bryan falters amid internal party rifts.
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Ellis Island Contracts Awarded by Commerce and Labor
William R. Wheeler announced Ellis Island improvement contracts to Commercial Construction Company for lighting and power house work totaling 22 300 and to F Metzinger & Sons, Evans Admiral & Co and others for heating plumbing and related tasks. Wheeler and Secretary Straus plan visits to New York to discuss concessions and restaurant privileges and review immigration issues, including Japanese laborers on student passports and potential deportation policy.
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Call Decision Pure Food Victory
Washington reports Judge Thompson ruled in Cincinnati injun tion case that the new brand labeling rules apply to distilled spirits. Rectifiers must declare a branded name consistent with Internal Revenue circular 723, with imitation whiskey as a designation. If not declared so the maker violates both revenue and pure food laws.
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No Oral Arguments on Jerome Case
Albany August 26 Governor Hughes declines oral arguments on charges against New York District Attorney Jerome. He will consider written submissions on legal points and facts. Pierce briefs due by September 2. Jerome answer by September 7 if filed.
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Judge Baker Defends Oil Ruling Against Critics
Chicago dispatch reports Judge Francis E. Baker of the US Court of Appeals responded to critics of the Standards Oil case. He said the trial targeted the Indiana subsidiary, not the New Jersey parent, and that the parent bears responsibility for its offshoots while courts act only by law.
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Patients prosper in tents at Norfolk naval hospital
The Norfolk navy hospital, undergoing extensive alterations to become a major Atlantic coast base, uses canvas tents for patients outdoors due to climate and ship absence. Officials report successful treatment outdoors, with plans to move patients back to the permanent building by mid November as improvements progress.
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Government land report shows vast public land total
Washington reports from local land offices indicate the general land office compiled an annual statement revealing 754 995 296 acres of surveyed and unsurveyed public lands still owned by the government. Alaska accounts for 368 021 009 acres among the total.
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Wright to-Go on Inspection Tour
Secretary Wright plans a post week inspection tour starting in Fort Leavenworth for the opening of the military school. He will review regular troops during manoeuvres at Fort Riley Kansas and expects to return to Washington by the end of next week.
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Panama appoints foreign minister as Obaldia names cabinet
Washington reports that Minister José Augustine Arango, Panama's envoy to the United States, has been chosen by President-elect Obaldia to serve as Minister for Foreign Affairs. The cabinet lineup includes other announced ministers.
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Senate finance subcommittee closes Washington meeting
The Senate Finance Committee subcommittee finished its preliminary tariff law review in Washington and plans to reconvene in New York at the chairman’s call. Assistant Secretary Coolidge and Treasury official Montgomery urged technical fixes, noting Dingley law flaws and obsolete statutes for repeal. Senator Burrows to travel to New York Friday to prepare for a session with the Board of General Appraisal.
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