Interior rebated freight with railroads questioned by comptroller
The Comptroller condemns Interior Department rebates from Southern Pacific on irrigation project contractors shipments. He argues such concessions conflict with the Interstate Commerce Act and urges Attorney General opinion before any further rail rebate payments are accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comptroller of the Treasury
Secretary of the Interior
Southern Pacific Railroad
West
Reclamation Service
Sherer & Co
Salt River
Southern Pacific Company
United States
Intermor Department
Bristow Reports On Panama Railroad Traffic
Former Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Joseph L. Bristow returns to Washington after two months abroad to brief Secretary Taft and Chief Engineer Wallace. He will prepare a full report for President action, while sending a preliminary one to Panama Railroad directors. He visited multiple Isthmian sites and studied related transport interests before proceeding to U S cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph L. Bristow
Panama
Washington
Bristow
Taft
Wallace
Bristow Stil
Flela
New York City
New Orleans
Isthmus
Panama Railroad
Wer
Col Payne
Pacific Steamship Company
United States
Coton
Central America
Santa Cruz
City of
Mexico
el Paso
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Panama Road
Chambers of Commerce
Pacific Coast
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Pacific
Europe
Washington paint merchant Charles E Hodgkin noted for perseverance
Charles E Hodgkin a Washington paint and glass dealer born April 14 1861 built a large trade from a 20 capital and a wheelbarrow. He expanded from 917 Seventh Street to 913 Seventh Street and became a respected authority on plate glass despite early setbacks including an alcohol explosion injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles‘ EH. Hodgkin
Mr. Hodgkin
George Ryneail
Seventh Street
Hodgkin
Odgkin
Canal Commission Meeks Discusses Eight Hour Question
Chief Engineer Wallace of the Isthmian Canal Commission met Secretary Taft to discuss canal conditions. The commission awaits Attorney General Moody’s decision on hiring labor beyond eight hours daily. Wallace argues eight hours would impede progress and require longer days for train crews and others. Secretary Taft and commissioners anticipate British and German engineers joining as advisory board members. France may follow. The War Department and the commission outline procedures for later submission. Separately, the Interstate Commerce Commission ruled illegal a 5 cent per 100 pounds subsidy to private shippers transferring freight by wagon from East St. Louis to St. Louis and points West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Isthmian Canal Commission
Taft
Moody
Canal
Canal Commission
Shonts
Great Britain
Germany
France
Interstate Commerce Commission
East St. Louis
St. Louis
Mon
Points West
Dr Miles Headache Pills Promoted For Quick Relief
An advertisement claims Dr Miles’ Ant Pain Pills cure dreadful headaches quickly with no side effects. It promises relief within minutes for any cause of pain and urges taking one pill to end suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles’ Andl-Paln Pilla
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Miles AntizPain Pills claiming quick relief from nervous headaches with a single pill. It features a testimonial from Ruth Record of Claremont New Hampshire and offers a 25 cent box with a druggist refund if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Mirm Ruth Record
Claremont
N.H
Firel Box
Memorandum on Panama Railroad Exactions and Pacific Trade
Seven Latin and American ministers urge Taft to reform the Panama Railroad tolls and shipping monopolies arguing high rates deter US and Latin American commerce with Europe and Pacific ports. They note tariffs via Panama favorable to Europe and call for equitable transit to boost mutual trade.
Open Door on Isthmus Urged to Boost Trade and Travel
Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Peru, Chile, Bolivia, Guatemala, and Ecuador officials urge U S action on Isthmus transit. They cite Panama Railroad and Pacific Mail rates, call for tariff reductions, equal treatment for ships, and two monthly fast trips between Valparaiso and Panama to expand commerce and shorten transit distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Colon
New York
Europe
Panama Railroad Company
Pacife
Pacific Mall
Steamehin Company
Pecific Steam Navigation Company
South American ‘Steamship Company
Panama Railroay Company
Panama
Calon
Pacific Steam Navigation Company
South American Steamship Company
San Francisos
Cal
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Central America
Callao
Liverpool
Isthmus
United States
Margellan
Andes
Chile
Argentina
Goming
Jathmus
South American
Magellan
Pacific
Atlantic
Strait of Magellan
Valparalao
Central American
J. B. Calvo
Public letters mock rude postman in city notice
A city postmaster reads a hostile anonymous letter about a carrier who pounds on doors and shouts numbers and ladies names. The writer uses polite stationery and perfume, claiming the postman upholds order but causes discomfort by calling out numbers and names in public. The piece notes the rarity of signed complaints and hints the writer may be white or black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Merritt
Blank Street
Poundin
Mall
Misa McGee
Mali Misa Gloner
Hia Hawlin
Stepa
Baslin
The Fake Exhibition at Corcoran Gallery
Burlesques on paintings by Walker Chase Alexander Kronberg and others are displayed by Corcoran school students in the hemicycle. The public will see a spoof show and an auction of posters, with opening events on Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corcoran Gallery
Corcoran Art Gallery
Corcoran School
Walker
Chase
Alexander
Kronberg
Jerome
Edle
Pension Office Examiners Accused Over False Civil War Pensions
Ten pension examiners face potential dismissal after admitting errors that allowed pensions to eight men who never served beyond militia status. The investigation traced to a 1861 Lincoln call and McLane's Pennsylvania Regiment, whose members claimed pensions though never on active duty. A flood of claims followed, revealing lax record checks and rushed approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pension Office
Warner
Pension fraud probe shutters fake militiamen men on state rolls
Pennsylvania Commissioner Warner investigates pension fraud among militia veterans. He exposes that McLane's Regiment never served outside Pennsylvania and that special examiners granted pensions to members of Mercer’s Brigade and New Jersey National Guard. Ten examiners face charges of neglect and incompetence while cases await action.
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Warner
McLane
Pennsylvania
Mercer's Brigade
New Jersey
Natonal Guards
United States Service
Seatt
Pension System
Commissioner Warner
One of City's Oldest Inhabitants and Business Woman
Funeral services were held for Hizadeth Johnson who died Friday at her daughter’s home in Washington. The German-born widow lived here eighty years and sold pork products in local markets for forty years. She leaves three daughters Mrs Rouzer Mrs Corson and Mrs Bergling and two sons Frank J and John A Augusterfer with twenty one grandchildren and twenty four great-grandchildren. Interment at Glenwood Cemetery conducted by Rev Huddle. Pallbearers were C King EB H Augusterfer E J Augusterfer H Augusterfer C Herbert and John King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Hizadeth Johnson
Robert Carson
N Street Northwest
St. Pauls English Lutheran Church
Huddle
C. King
EB. H. Augusterfer
E. J. Augusterfer
H. Auguste
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Hitchcock
Interior Department
Comptroller
Newesca Pt
iyFe
Charles E. Hodgkin
Dr. Miles
Unite
Redsong
Bates
America
Bureau of the American Republics
Secretary of War
Washington, D. C
Homn
William H. Taft
Worth
South America
Southern Pacific East
Steemer
Guayaquil
Bolivia
Havre
Hamburg
India
Feuador
Fangma
Pacific Porte
South and Central America
Ecuador
Peru
Mallee
Comnaniy
Porta
Central América
Tha
Sap
Francises
Pacific Mall’ Steamship Company
Costa Rica
Luis F. Corra
Nicaragua
Manuel Alvarez Calderon
W. B. Moses & Sons
F Street, Cor. 11Th
May Whitney Emerson
Post
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Palais Royal
Eleventh Streets
Lincoln
Brie Regiment
Pittsburg
War Department
Linele Sam
Tanner
Cor
Strayer’s Business College Cor
New York Ave. S
Enor Omar
Prin
Mic
V. Prud'hommy
Indiana Ave
Hall-Noyes School
Frances Mann Hall
A. M
Berlits School
A. Gonard
Holy Cross Academy
Abc Platt
Manahan
Peterman Roach
Bie
Tbs
Ice
A. Lisner
Columbia
James H. Decker
Abe
Charles B. Dillingham
Frank Daniels
Sergeant Brue
Klaw & Erlenger
Blanche Ring
Lafayette
Miu
Ube
Carlotta
Sam Elton
Engich
Persia
Tanley
Brockman
Detmora
Oneida
Jules Hickey
Amy Nelson
Carlin
Otto
Annie Abbott
Georgia
Geo. W. Monroe
Geewen Conn
Pia Maw
Brooklyn
Arthur Smith
Banders & Stayman's
AMUS
National Iirtirs
Charles Free
Edna May
Charles Froi
Maude
Doubs the Little Minister
J. M. Garrin
Ince
Adams
Frederick Fean
Richard Bryce
Academy Younrs
Spencer & Aborn
Sterling
Jack Webster
Kernan
Matinee Daily
Frankie. Carr
Bohemians
Grigg
NEW National Theater
Fritz Kreisler
Josef Hofmann Kreutzer
Ngesar Prancio
Philpitt'e
Aps
Martin Schneider
Navy Yard Exchange
Eighth
L Streets
Especiajly
Green
Fulton
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