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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
17
Amid revolts in Spain and reports of 2000 slain, Spanish troops defend coastal positions and prepare advances toward Zeluan while Melilla ports receive Red Cross care. Don Jaime, claimant to the throne, urges restraint and predicts lasting conflict in Morocco.
Tawney threatens to oppose the deficiency bill over pay for the customs court. Conferees met twice to resolve the urgent deficiency bill but failed to agree by noon. The fight centered on bonding provisions and penalties linked to the 1908 rules, with tensions over pay scales and potential actions if the Senate rejects the House’s bond demands.
Government notice outlines that duties on beer imported in silver cash will be assessed by invoice quantity after August 15, 19% at customs. Immers were selling beer with no allowances for leakage or spoilage, prompting officials to tighten enforcement.
A cable dispatch from Thel Tamer of Commerce reports pressure on Pineapple duty policy in Washington. Senators and growers question import duties and the handling of pineapple crates. The dispatch notes debates and possible ignorance about how pineapples are grown in Puerto Rico and the impact on local industries.
A bill introduced by Representative Kahn proposes federal offices close on state legal holidays by observing Confederate leaders’ birthdays in states that mark those dates. The measure would compel federal offices to shut on such holidays, aligning federal practice with certain Southern state observances.
The article details Senate maneuvers on a tariff bill with Aldrich leading debates and timing. It notes plans to set a vote tomorrow, discussions between Aldrich and party leaders, and anticipated Taft action to sign the tariff measures. It mentions McCumber’s opposition, West and East industry stakes, and a leather schedule showdown.
Senate debate on the conference report continues with amendments to be tabled while Benator Clapp criticizes the measure and Senator McCumber signals support. The session adjourns at noon with discussions on the cost of production and the maximum minimum rates provisions and plans to reconvene.
John Early, once quarantined in Washington as a leper, is discharged as cured and has returned to his wife and children in Brooklyn. He resumes Salvation Army duties and plans to preach on the streets. District legal action regarding damages or suit against the District is not pursued by his lawyer, with health officials maintaining caution about his condition.
conjecture on Speaker Cannon appointments to the House District of Columbia committee. Samuel W Smith of Michigan likely resumes chairmanship while Cox at Ghia is named among new members. old members may return with changes. Speaker aims to include officials with municipal experience.
Only two line officers from the Marine Corps passed the examinations amid a mixed batch of failures. Special examiners report several candidates deficient mentally or physically, with seven failing mentally and four not meeting physical standards. The first professional exam was completed yesterday, with Acting Secretary Winthrop awarding the commission to Acting Colonel Hallas as commandant of the Marine Corps.
Two hundred garment workers in Manhattan staged a strike at an East Side tailor shop to pressure workers to quit. A general fight broke out, police restored order, and several arrests were made. The clash left injuries and damaged property as tensions rose on August 3 in New York.
House members kept in Washington despite plans to depart, quorums and threats of voting on the concurrent resolution to adjust leather duties. Republicans push for a major move while Democrats may seek to amend, with rumors of opening other schedules including lumber, pulp and print paper, and cotton bagging.
President concentrates on forming a new five member board to govern customs appeals. Possible picks include Republican and Democrat figures from New York and California. Rumors name Marion De Wace and James B Reynolds as likely candidates, with some general appraisers considered for the panel.
The engagement notice announces Mile. Simone Bernhardt Iratudaushu of Saran Berhardt to Baie Gross. The couple is described with mention of London and American ties, noting Bernhardt as a student of drama and heir to a landholding, with expectations of a social alliance.
A Aug 3 report notes Howard A Colby, brother of ex-State Senator Everett Colby, ordered an aeroplane from the Wright brothers. He expects delivery for about $730 and plans to fly with friends when the machine, large enough for several people, arrives. Randolph of Westfield also ordered three similar planes.
Spertalo The Washington Pont Briatol Aug 3 reports that the city adopted an ordinance to regulate whisky traffic and grant licenses on August 8. It fixes closing hours from 10 pm to 5 am and notes that all city officers were reelected.
The Limited States census summarizes the fishing industry across the United States, noting cooperative work with the fishery bureau and highlighting substantial development in fishing enterprises nationwide. It reports on employment and catch values, with Mexico Gulf operations and Mississippi Florida regions cited among areas with notable activity.
Curtiss demonstrated three short flights near Hempstead as Glenn Curtiss and team prepared for aviation week events. Weather was favorable though a carburetor clog briefly troubled the test run. Aiming to set a 691M record, Curtiss planned another attempt later in the day.
American ambassador led delegates in a ceremony marking the founding of Tempe Taiversin. Notables included Lyman Abbott of Cornell, PS Wynne ex-consul Wallich, W D Steal for bankers, Welch of Johns Hopkins, Consul Thak, and other embassy officials.
President Taft announced a Western journey with Chicago as the opening stop. The march toward the Midwest and West follows a period of travel talk and political maneuvering as he outlines aims and route.
Fragmentary notes show Taft era health reform efforts making uneven progress. Amid references to officials and dates, unclear details point to a mid year assessment with several departments reporting partial gains and ongoing challenges.
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