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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1909

Page

36

Old Rates Yet Paid Explained In Tariff Talks

The article reviews Payne tariff changes and U S and German reactions. It notes brokers protest prospects of new duties on Pennsylvania cargo while U S officials discuss the timing and effect of revised schedules under the Payne Act. Germany signals possible termination of a provisional trade pact, while France hopes for favorable rates and negotiates paths around the new law.

Knox Payne Pennsylvania Germany Bill Muster House Towey Thors Grt Reston TPR Washington Yudin Castom Sermany Berle Avs Lokal Inzeyer An Neancea United States State Department Itn Taft Frankfort Zeitung

Customs Men Seize Trunks In California Shipment

Seven trunks and a baggage bundle belonging to Adolph Frelichman, a wealthy Californian, his wife, and her mother, were seized in New York after landing from the Prinzessin Cecilie. The Fleischmann declaration listed goods at 540 dollars, but the surveyors report indicates purchases abroad worth 1400 dollars.

New York Adolph Frelachaman Mre Bremmer Prinzessen Cecilie Fleischman

President Tafts Southern Tour Maps Political Campaign

The itinerary reveals President Taft visiting key cattle regions including Texas, with remarks on legislative reforms such as tobacco and corporate laws. The trip aims to mobilize support for the administration, frame the congressional contest, and show Republican strength in the upcoming sessions.

Texas Taft Gongiese Congresa Furly Pere ‘Grinatlins House New Representatives Senate Augusta Ga Whlite House Septemir Chicago Lacraase Winona Minn Minneapolia St Lint Deg Moines Omaha Center Celw Colorado Springs Puebo Cola Glenwood Cola Sertember Montrose Cola Salt Lake City Madison Wis Portage Wis Mont Spokane North Yalma

Preparations Near Taft Arrival as Washington Furnishings Arrive

Beverly Mass August 6 The bustle from President Taft's approaching arrival continues with more executive office furniture arriving by rail. Workmen move items to the Board of Trade Building where offices will be set. The president's train is expected tomorrow at Montserrat station near Woodbury and the Taft summer residence. Miss Helen Taft visits Montserrat Golf Club for tennis with Miss Lucy Blair of Chicago. Local golf scenes and ocean steamship movements also noted.

Beverly Mass Edward Blair Chicago Robert Chariie I Gloucester

Taft to Name Board for Tariff Inquiry

President Taft will appoint a three member expert board to conduct preliminary investigations into whether foreign nations receive favored tariff treatment under the new law. The Treasury Department will host the effort with $15,000 allocated for expenses and a target date ahead of the March 31 maximum tariff enactment.

Department Machiinery United States Taft Treasury Department Congress America Board of Experts Treasury Yeur James Watson Indiana x Internal Ravenut MacVeagh Commissioner of Internal Revenue Tay Cusdom4 Court of Appeals Faritt Tay Taft Hay Sinter Gon Mesh Theroushh

Capitol 18 Deserted as Congress Adjourns for Recess

An exhausted Capitol shows the aftermath of adjournment with most senators and representatives heading home. Debates ended and workmen clear debris while the Senate and House prepare for the next session. Vice President Sherman, Speaker Cannon, and other leaders depart for homes or summer residencies.

Sherman Ima Cannon Tade Danville Sereno Payne Auburn Aldrich Luropt

Bonding Fees Probe Formed by Joint Congressional Panel

A joint commission of Senate and House members was organized to probe bonding firms charging government officials high rates. Chairman Senator Gallinger leads, with Representative Tays as House sponsor. The panel will report next winter and may recommend legislation. Expert auditors will assist the inquiry.

Congressional Senate House Committees Congress Gallinger New Tamsphire Taysos House Mive Gallnger Lurope National Waterways Commission Tawaty Wil

Nominations Held Over by Senate After Adjournment

The Senate failed to act on numerous presidential nominations, leaving appointments uncertain as recess actions. Names listed include customs collector for Sam Vinny Ohie and ambassadorial roles in Bulgaria and Romania, among others, with several positions remaining unconfirmed.

Senate Congress Frunident Sam Vinny Ohie Emmariee Aduanne Cuyahoga J” Grant Vient Aus Dearver Genstar Bourmania Serefa Bulgaria Neleon Bhaugh Nerey Nothern District of California Robert Derna Marduk Morthern Ohio Charley 'D ‘Davis

Lamb Makes Appointments In Veterans Group

Department Commander Richard L Larob of the United Spanish War Veterans announced the appointment of several officers. Capt Thomas A Green as department historian, Capt George Wout Bryan as master ing officer, Maj Fred Hodgson and Post Department Commander G 11 Rausch named to the board of managers of the Soldiers and Ha Jors Temporary Home. Lieut Reynolds was chosen as department adjutant.

Richard L Larob United Spanish War Veterans Thomas A Green George Wout Bryan Fred Hodgson G ‘11 Rausch Reynolds

Cabinet members and senators listed from a historic White House Friday call

A list of lawmakers including Senators Borah Bradley Warker Curtis La Follette and others from multiple states and representatives from Kentucky Ohio Wisconsin Tennessee and more as well as mentions of former representatives Hepburn and Heflin in a regional political roll call. The text reads like an OCR capture of a formal call of government figures with numerous misspellings and corrupted names.

Thn Benator Borah Jaho Benator Bradley Kentucky Warker Mimouri Saoator Curtis Anna Benator LA Follerter Winconsin Seuator Comming Iowa Benator Burton Ohio Dobliver Tork Daniel Vinxinis Etefrengor Wiagonah Bamator Bourne Oregon Aenstor Chamberlain Howland Gardner New Jeror Cooper Wisconsin Diekema Michigan Mondela Wyoming Heflin Alabama Clayton Hepburn Ut Oma

Democrats Voted Solidly on Tariff Conference Report

Champ Clark, leader of the minority, charged Democrats largely voted against the conference report on tariff. He claimed the party was split with only five Republicans aiding the package, despite a large Democratic presence. Absences affected the vote as several lawmakers were paired or absent.

Champ Clark Fox Conner Steff Zallitia Anivlam AG Pate Fern

Naval officer appointments and vessel movements in 1909 era

Officers commissioned as captains and commanders fill navy ranks from 1809 onward with listed dates. Movements include ships For Atlantic fleet repairs of five battleships Alabama Kentucky Kearsarge Maine Mac and Tonopah redated. Androscoggin new revenue cutter arrives at Washington barracks for inspection voyage along Atlantic coast under Capt Worth Grasy.

Comptanion Alabama Kentucky Maine Mao Atlantic Staterday Washington Barracks Pier Worth Grasy

Philippine Education Drives Yield Mixed Filipino Progress

American educators in the Philippines push native schooling across regions, stressing agriculture and domestic science while contending with malnutrition, long commutes, and scarce trained teachers. Native teachers rise, funding lags, and debate continues over curriculum and the value of wide education for future civic and commercial life.

Bering to Have Phones in Peking Contract Signed

New York reports a New York company has won a contract to install a complete telephone system in Peking. The project covers 3,500 American telephones and is valued at 150000 dollars. The deal signals China’s openness to Western civilization and should be completed within a year.

New York Peking China

Changes in General Officers on Joint Army and Navy Board

General officers recount changes on the joint army and navy board. Tasker Bliss becomes president replacing William Duvall who moves to the Philippine division. Leonard Wood and Charte J Bailey join temporarily as members during absences of Bell and Murray.

Joint Army and Navy Board Tasker H Bliss Army War Colleges William P Duvall Leonard Wood Department of the Mast Chartea J Bailey Coast Artillery Joint Board J F Bell Arthur Murray Jahier Comat Actilery

Army Orders map out leaves and assignments for August

The document lists long leaves and reassignments across regiments. Names include Henry D Todd Emery Hathaway Charles McSaltsman Arthur Gahneon Macey Tomtetin and others. It directs reports by August 10 to state commands and mentions temporary duties and convenience of government.

Absenne Ma Henry D Todd General Staff Cal Saha P Wiscer Coast Artery Corps Emery Hathaway Talend Geeral Department Mastachuyette Aupame Charlen Hearth Pwellin Infantry Henry C Nader Mal Beaumont Buck Bixteenth Infantry Bia Herert J. Bargent Arthur Gahneon Tharteenth Infantry Macey WY Tomtetin Thome Fe Maj Willam Wren Ganfel van Vrorhle Third Cavalry Etitlon Portoa

Political turmoil and missionary trial updates in August

Fragmented report discusses presidential nomination prospects with Norman Mack and party pledges, plus a delayed trial of American missionaries Reverend Morrison and Reverend Shepparton to be resumed in September. It notes Republican tariff concerns and ongoing political maneuvering as of August.

Jumigerand William Morrison WM Shepparton

Cure for infant skin ailment from Cuticura remedies

A parent recounts a seven week old with a severe skin breakout misdiagnosed as ecteroa. After six months of doctors and no relief, the family used Cuticura Remedies and the child finally recovered, with seven months of peace and no relapse. The letter promotes Cuticura products for facial blemishes and skin conditions across all ages.

Atchison Cuticura John Leason Atchisor, Kan

Federal Judge Rules on Indian Land Alienation Suits

Judge Ralph Campbell ruled that government suits to nullify land transfers from Indians in the old Indian Territory proceed under the 1907 act. The decision affects about 5 million acres tied to members of the Five Civilized Tribes while noting federal citizenship extends to both sexes across the United States.

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TIES UP 205614 AWARD AGAINST STEAMSHIP CO

The Compania Trans Atlantica disputes a 205,434 dollar Supreme Court judgment awarded to J M Ceballos & Co and the Spanish prisoners of war cases. The company claims the government paid no heed to the shipper's role and that funds should go to the Spanish government. Attorneys Ralston Siddons and Richard Son defend the steamship firm.

Compania Trans Avantivs Manila Spain Wethel Supreme Court Wercom Secretary of the Treasury J M Crballay & Co Steamsip New York United States Supreme Court Coveri Ag Steam Ship Company Ceballos Compania Trans Atlantica Latte States JM Ceballos & Co Messre Ralston Siddons Richard Son eteam@hip enmpuns

Senator 18 Jailbird Faces Removal Fight in Georgia

Special to The Washington Post reports turmoil as a Georgia senator, once jailed, contends a former official lacks standing in the body and that dismissal from the State Railroad Commission chairmanship will be challenged in court. McClendon, ousted for alleged railroad friendliness, refuses to name the senator but promises to reveal the identity in suit.

Georgia Washington Post Atlanta Georgia Senate A&g McClendon

Legal Notice of Adverse Possession Proceeding in District Case

G Pracy McGue attorney represents Mary Marlin seeking declaration of title by adverse possession for lot numbered ten in subdivision on Fourteenth Street Calumbia. Court orders defendants and unknown heirs to appear, publish notice weekly for four weeks, and proceed on default if no compliance, Washington Law Reporter reference included.

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