Ballinger-Pinehunt Inquiry Focuses on Glavis Letters
The Ballinger-Pinebat inquiry adjourned with crucial testimony about Louis R. Glavis allegedly hiding two dozen government letters in his Seattle belongings. Brandeis challenged officials as cross examination pressed, while witnesses described searches and storage near the grand jury room. Alaska's coal shortage and retrogression were also discussed as witnesses noted limited transport and rail access hindering business.
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Louis R. Glavis
Seattle
Ballinger
Andrew Kristenen
Glavis
Ballinger-Pinebat
John J.vertreed
Grand Jury
United States
Gravis
Brandeis
Sutherland
Vertrees
Iegnraper & Whien
Cohol
Vertreex
Christensen
Convincra
Forest Service
Gavin
Forest Services
Brandsis
Schwarts
Mr. Bran
Sebatne Suthertayid
Alfred Brooks
Alaska
Alec
Masha
Melng
Nelson
Vas
Siacka
Thaple
United
Senate adjourns with naval bill passage amid lengthy debate
The Senate session adjourned Monday as the naval appropriation bill cleared committee. The House approved the plan after more than seven hours of discussion, including recommendations on ships, tenders, and submarines. The Haven committee reported favorably, urging action by the Secretary of Information.
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Ee . House
Yas Paseerd
Adler
Wftaira
Lnformation
Em- 7 Ornisar
District in Congress hearing on gas company bonds
Two hearings were held yesterday in Hoube on limiting the certificates of indebtedness sued by the Washington Gaslight Company. The discussion included proposals by Mr Coudrey to prevent monopoly in products and to make combinations in restraint of trade unlawful.
Ballinger Papers Fight Moves On Amid Committee Drafts
The committee adjourned today with Mr. Brooks still on the stand while Attorney Brandeis pressed the prosecution to compel Secretary Ballinger to produce all papers demanded, despite Ballinger’s protest that the requests are unrenewable. The struggle centers on the extent of document production and the scope of approved disclosures.
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Brooks
Wntit
Brandeis
Ballinger
Hhe
Ator
Taft Beats Sherman In Private White House Golf Match
Vice President Sherman challenged President Taft to a golf game after the Senate adjourned. They played at Chevy Chase where Taft prevailed with the finer stroke. Both finished the round in under 100 strokes and few in Washington knew of the match.
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Senate
Sherman
White House
Taft
Chevy’ Chase
Washington
Speaker's Car Maintenance Fund Transferred in Appropriation
The report to Congress shows the $4,500 for the Speaker's car was moved to cover select committees and related items within a broader $75,000 appropriation. The Vice President's car maintenance amendment stayed, while the Speaker's car amendment was rejected.
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Speier Cannon
Congress
Taft Greets New Cuban Minister With Warm Pledges
Francisco Carrera y Juárez presented his Cuban ministerial credentials to President Taft as mutual goodwill between the United States and Cuba was emphasized. The Cuban envoy stated Cuba’s aim for sincere cordiality, and Taft echoed a steadfast commitment to that objective.
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Taft
United States
Cuba
Francisco Carrera Y Juatz
Bucket Shop Ruling Reversed in DC Conspiracy Case
Pro-ane.uex men arrested last Saturday face a further hearing before United States Commissioner Craig. The case was held under advisement to decide if the men should be removed to Washington immediately or sent to the U S court for action.
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Pruewespra
Uex
District of Columbia
United States
Craig
Washington
United States Court
Gas Company Hearing on Mr Humphreys Testimony
A Washington DC hearing before the Horse Committee resumes as Mr Alexander Humphreys testifies about the Washington Gaslight Company bill and related charges. He details a Foster case over a disputed meter bill, deposit implications, service piping costs, and price and output effects on profits, presenting figures on rate of return, asset value, and surplus usage.
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Columbia
Chimimnities
Husaphreya
Humphreys
Jr Arst
FLD
Foster
Bride
Cuthbertson
Milwaukee
Cary
Ewartstreat
Langdon
Washington, D. C
Somnacanbeny
Ist ‘Yeerto
Golan
Cost and Tax Analysis From 1907 to 1909 Gas Company
The testimony covers cost of production, coal cost per thousand feet, and residuals showing a small net gain offsetting coal cost increases. It details taxes and inspections per thousand feet sold, with figures for 1907 and 1909, and explains how per thousand calculations were derived including challenges in comparing yearly expenses and hearings costs.
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Cluakman
Corm
Patisdn
Goring
Manes
District of Columbia
United States
Zed
District of Columbia Laboratories
Plumbing, &c
Malin
Aces
Appropriation Increases For Potomac and Nearby Projects
A late line item update shows increases to several river works including Potomac River improvements in Washington and Alexandria, Cedar Point Maryland and Mount Vernon. The total new allocations adjust earlier sums, with Potomac still at 180000, Alexandria rising to 60000, Cedar Point to 71330, and Mount Vernon to 11000, while overall funds aim to start and finish work efficiently.
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Colamba
Hough
Potomac
Washington
Alexandria
Cedar Point
Mount Vernon
Names of many guests at Shoreham hotel arrivals list
A long, fragmentary OCR list enumerates numerous guests and associated cities and relatives at the Shoreham and other hotels. Names from Chicago to Richmond appear alongside wide regional labels such as Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, and New York State, reflecting a society hotel register style. The unreadable portions preserve the gist of a travel or guest ledger with many personal names and locations.
Busoni Impresses Washington Audience with Varied Program
Great Italian pianist Busoni at Columbia Theater offered a diverse program praised for tone clarity and delicate shading. The audience, especially in balcony and gallery, acclaimed Chopin interpretations, Bach preludes, Beethoven, Paganini-Liszt fantasies, and a sparkling encore, with demand for more.
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Bianini
Ferruccio Busoni
Washington
Columbia Theater
Geve
Hils Best
New York
Boston
Chicago
Emi
Busoni
Bach
Beethoven
Paganini
Wales
Camparelli
Kril- Hang
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America
Musical Progress of
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D.G. Pfeiffer
F Street
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WEW
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Ziegfeld
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Wiibur
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PPR
Dreame
Bercesquere
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Caste Gveniogeis
Retarsentin Juventie
Ratau
Para
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