25 Nov 1908
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
1
Speaker Cannon arrives in Washington asserting an honest tariff revision and no effort to dictate the house. He foresees a party caucus in March to choose a speaker and says representatives will select competently, with mutual concessions shaping a broadly acceptable result.
The speaker defends the Dingley bill as long lasting and asserts representatives will strive to meet public wishes since they face re election in 1910. He notes a senator serves six years and a president four, but a representative faces two yearly reviews, with the speaker bearing dual accountability to district allies and House colleagues. He says no one can dictate to the House.
Washington announces that the House committee on appropriations will begin trimming Treasury Department estimates for the next fiscal year. Chairman Tawney opens hearings on legislative, executive and judicial bills with about 32 million dollars in proposed funds, aiming to finish before Congress meets again and pass before Christmas.
Andrew Carnegie answered by mail to the Ways and Means Committee invitation to travel to Washington and share his tariff views. He refused to discuss the nature of his reply, deeming such action discourteous to the committee.
Potsdam reports Emperor Wilhelm has canceled all engagements and is confined to his rooms on the advice of his physicians.
Regents of the University of Michigan deny any offer to Benjamin Ide Wheeler of the University of California for the presidency. Arthur Hill says Wheeler declined a change, and Beal and Dean Read deny any talks or resignation by President Angell.
Francis J. Heney spoke at a hospital bedside in San Francisco after being shot during Abe Ruef’s trial. He urged a focus on root causes of graft, saying exter mination of criminals alone won’t end vice and corruption. He plans to return to prosecuting the graft cases once recovered.
German chambers of commerce petition the imperial secretary of posts to set a 2 cent rate between Germany and the United States. The Elberfeld chamber urges adopting Britain’s low postage practice to ease mail costs.
New York on November 25. Auctioneer Louis Levy known for unredeemed pawned goods on Park Row collapsed and died of heart disease after accepting a bid of 68 dollars for a second watch. He was 63.
The mutiny of Chinese troops in Nanking began November 19 and escalated into street fighting. Foreigners sought refuge on a British gunboat while others remained onshore amidst mounting danger.
Berlin authorities report an agreement to arbitrate the Casablanca incident involving German deserters from the French foreign legion who sought help from the German consul in Casablanca to flee Morocco.
The Chicago market columns list hog receipts and price ranges from light to heavy shipper grades with lower demand and mixed packers. Cattle and sheep markets show declines overall with varied subranges and notes of weaker or stronger conditions across several categories. Grain firmed by the Beach Wickham Grain Company, with outlet details provided.
A brief note from John A Babcock of Ghicago Illinois asks for fair treatment and promises to respond promptly. He emphasizes wanting a square deal and reliable communication.
The star witness, John D. Archbold, vice president of Standard Oil, details pricing factors, storage, and competition. He says prices reflect supply demand and world production, not arbitrary fixes, and recalls early railroad freight bargaining and gains for consumers.
New York reports Richard Croker ex-chief of Tammany, visiting the country, observing his 67th birthday with reflections on health and routine. He notes smoking and heavy meals affect him and mentions long Saturday nights. He spent Sunday at the Democratic club serving as his headquarters while inspecting the city’s major construction.
Dense fog in Pittsburg on November 24 led to the deaths of Lilian McKee, a north side high school art supervisor, and W. S. Bell, a prominent photographer, who were struck by a passenger train at Rosslyn suburb. McKee died. Bell was injured on the back and head.
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