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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1909
Page
17
The article lauds a decade of American governance in the Philippines, noting reforms in law, taxation, and civil administration. It highlights judiciary modernization with American-Filipino judges, tax reforms taxing the poor fairly, and a shift toward governance favoring honest labor and reduced insurrection. It emphasizes improved education, public order, and eventual autonomy in local affairs, framing the era as a landmark transformation.
A catastrophic Osaka blaze raged for a day and a night destroying about 2000 buildings including the stock exchange and a famed Buddhist temple. Thousands wounded, many homeless, with hundreds crowding hospitals. The emperor and city donors mobilize relief amid widespread destruction and uncertainty over casualties.
A long reader letter column outlines how to obtain certified copies for pension claims and explains act dates and conditions. It includes sample questions from widows and veterans, advice on increasing pension rates, and procedures for court use of certified papers, with numerous named individuals and agencies referenced.
The Vataro schooner, battered by storms in the West Gulf, limped to port after ten days at sea with almost no provisions. The master of a passing steamer refused to sell bread or any food, forcing the crew to subsist on scraps and red snapper until they could reach home with help from another fishing smack.
A reciprocal US Germany patent treaty promises to ease German sales of American products by removing the obligation to manufacture in Germany. It relieves patent forfeiture risks, allows protection through manufacture in either country, and aims to reduce unjust foreign restrictions while expanding international patent cooperation.
The Chinese slayer, identified as Woung Gow Chen, who shot and killed De Chuan Luk Wing, Chinese vice consul at the consulate, at 18 Browlway, yesterday afternoon, was committed to the Tombs today by Magistrate Corrigan without bail to await the coroners Inquest Wednesday morning. Consul General Ho denied harsh treatment stories about Dr Luk Wing and defended relations among Chinese from different regions. In a separate dispatch from Mexico City, a Boston syndicate bought the Tula Containes and steel works, planning the Mexican Iron and Steel Company with $45 million capital to build a modern plant. Dani Dehoa reportedly received $1,000,000 for the property.
In Bonth Boston Virginia August 1 weather has been unfavor able for tobacco with drought and excessive rain earlier, leaving many crops below average. In Lynchburg the year's tobacco trade closed with 21 183,700 pounds sold, highest average price in 38 years, while drought in Southside Virginia continues to curb yields. In Petersburg farmers report continued crop damage from drought with small plants and peanuts failing.
Rafael Tuc ko, husband of the belle of an Italian colony, was stabbed thirteen times by Markjohn Comasso in a quarrel over a romance. Tuc ko lies dying. Comasso captured by a posse and jailed in the county facility.
The week opened with dull confidence in European markets as disturbances in Spain weighed on sentiment. Despite improved U S reports and a higher dividend announcement from United States Steel, the Paris and Berlin bourses showed tentative gains then paused. mining and colonial shares surged on fresh South African diamond discoveries, while Spain’s tensions kept officials cautious.
July’s market followed a steady path with subdued trading but rising strength after United States Steel and conference reports. The week noted improving trade, higher dividends, and cautious optimism for steel, rail, and crop sectors amid favorable Western crop conditions and growing money demand.
Sunday baseball sparks a nationwide clash as ministers vow to close Sunday amusements. Heads of the baseball syndicate are attacked from pulpits. pastors plan warrants against players managers and saloon keepers who sold Sunday games. The Methodist Church of the state joins the fight per Rev Melville Snyder's statement.
Vandervelde, Brussels August 1, says he will go to the Congo to defend American missionaries including the Rev Dr William Mori son and the Rev William Henry Shepp. The missionaries are under indictment for allegedly aiding the Kanat Rubber Company in the Congo Free State. Visitors to Atlantic City can secure The Washington Post daily at The Washington Post stand, Young's Ocean Pier, facing the Board.
The steel industry reports overall demand steady with large purchasers lifting gray foundry and iron orders. Prices rise across plates bars and shapes while mills and railroads cut orders and seek prompt shipments. Contracts grow with several firms advancing prices and tight supply expected into the new year.
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