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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1909
Page
9
The article reports that Knox signs notices to foreign powers abrogating trade agreements over Payne tariffs, with brokers protesting imposition on Pennsylvanian cargoes. It notes German displeasure, anticipated terminations, and U S efforts to revise schedules while brokers threaten action.
New York August 6 seven trunks the baggage of Adolph Freilach man a wealthy Californian and his wife and her mother Mrs Bremmer were seized after landing from the Prinzessin Cecilie and held at the appraiser's office since Tuesday The Fleischman declaration valued at £540 but the surveyor's office found they purchased goods abroad worth about £1400 prompting seizure and declaration adjustment
President Taft plans a broad southern campaign through states including Texas to discuss key legislation on monopolies and regulation. The White House release lists a long travel schedule from Chicago to Los Angeles, Denver, Salt Lake City, Seattle, and many intermediate stops, framing the tour as political groundwork for 1910 congressional elections.
President Taft preparations continue in Beverly Massachusetts as rail shipments of furniture for the executive offices arrive and workers move items to the Board of Trade Building. Taft’s train is due tomorrow at the Montserrat station near Woodberry and Miss Helen Taft plays golf with Miss Lucy Blair at the Montserrat Golf Club.
President Taft orders a Treasury led inquiry into how foreign trade fares under the new tariff law. A three member board of experts will prepare preliminary investigations with $15 000 funded to run the inquiry. The aim is to assess whether nations discriminate against the United States and if maximum tariffs should be applied next March 31.
Congress adjourned and the Capitol was deserted as most senators and representatives left for home after a day of tumultuous debate. An army of workers cleared debris and prepared for the regular session to begin near December as Vice President Sherman and Speaker Cannon departed for home. Senator Aldrich and Representative Payne planned moves to summer and home, with others traveling to Danville and Auburn New York.
A joint commission of Senate and House aides was formed to probe bonding companies’ charges to government officials. The panel will report next winter and push necessary legislation. Alleged rate hikes of 300 to 400 percent spurred calls to raise official salaries. Senator Gallinger chairs the group with Representative Tayorson (Taylor) leading the House side. Gallinger will work from Europe on waterways duties while Tawney heads the investigative work with expert auditors assisting.
Senate failed to act on a batch of presidential appointments sent by the president. Pending nominees include collectors, appraisers, ambassadors and consuls for districts in Ohio, California, Bulgaria and other locations. Several posts will require recess appointments or renominations once Congress reconvenes.
Department Commander Richard L Larob announces several appointments within the United Spanish War Veterans. Capt Thomas A Green becomes department historian and Capt George Wout Bryan is Mastering Officer with Maj Fred Hodgson and G 11 Rausch named to the Board of Managers of the Soldiers and Homes Temporary Home. Lieut Reynolds chosen as department adjutant.
A fragment lists members of the cabinet and many legislators by state and role. Names include BORAH BRADLEY WARKER CURTIS LA FOLLERTER COMMING BURTON DICK DOBLIVER DANIEL ETEFRENGOR BOURNE CHAMBERLAIN FLINT EWLANDS PRAWER JOHNSON LANGLEY EDWARDS PAYNE SURNG AUSTIN BROWNLOW ADKES FINLEY ELVINS HOWLAND GARDNER COOPER DIEKEMA MONDELA HEFLIN CLAYTON HEPBURN and others, with former representative HEPBURN from oma.
Champ Clark claimed Democrats in the House voted nearly in unison against recommitting the tariff conference report. He asserted reports of Democratic unity were false and noted only one Democrat opposing the recommitment, with Republicans supporting the measure, underscoring a split in the party ranks.
A list of naval officers commissioned as captains and commanders with dates from 1809 to 180 his era figures, plus numerous ongoing naval assignments and movements. The record notes arrivals, commissions, and duties for officers at Annapolis and various ships, along with movement of vessels like the Maine Kentucky and Tonopah for Atlantic operations and a report on the new revenue cutter Androscoggin arriving at Washington barracks. Also mentioned is the death of Lieut Allen Dunn and planned repairs for five battleships including the Alabama and Maine.
American teachers expand schooling for Filipinos across islands from Manila to Sulu, stressing agriculture and domestic arts. Despite hardships and skimpy funds, native teachers grow, with 669 in 1930, more training, and stronger demand for education as literacy rises.
New York reports that 3,500 American telephones will reach Peking within a year after the Chinese government signed a contract with a New York company to install a complete telephone system in the capital at an estimated cost of 150,000 dollars. The deal signals a shift toward Western modernization.
Several changes occurred in the personnel of the joint army and navy board. Brig Gen Tasker H Bliss becomes president in place of Maj Gen William P Duvall who moved to the Philippine division. Maj Gen Leonard Wood commands the Department of the East and Lieut Col Charter J Bailey acts chief of coast artillery while temporarily detailed as members during the absence of Maj Gen J F Bell and Brig Gen Arthur Murray.
The document lists multiple officers and units with leave durations and temporary duty instructions. Names include Henry D Todd, Emery Hathaway, Charles McSaltsman, Alfred Hunter, Beaumont Buck, and Arthur Gahneon among others. Instructions direct reporting by August 10 and temporary assignments near Mastachuyette and the state’s fortifications.
Fragmented notes from a Washington dispatch discuss party prospects for the 1912 presidential nomination while the nation debates tariff and reform. Norman Mack is cited as a key figure in the national committee as the next congressional elections loom and a commission seeks party direction. In another item, the Seaport missionary trial against William Morrison and William Shepperton is postponed until September.
A parent describes prolonged suffering of a seven week old infant misdiagnosed as an eczema and treated by six doctors. After using Cuticura Remedies the child improved for seven months with no recurrence. The letter urges others to try Cuticura for facial blemishes and skin conditions across ages.
Judge Ralph Campbell examines government actions in Indian land alienation cases from the Five Civilized Tribes. The ruling addresses titles obtained before a key act and notes about thousand acres involved. Defendants include Brantey and Robert Owen with figures and regional ties across the United States.
The Compania Trans Atlantica seeks to block payment of a 205,434 dollar Supreme Court judgment awarded to J M Ceballos & Co and others for the transport of Spanish officers and families from Manila to Spain. The steamship company says the judgment was issued without its consultation and the funds belong to the Spanish government. Legal reps include Messrs Ralston Siddons and Richard Son for the steamship firm.
Washington Post special reports on an ex Georgia official facing removal after a vote by a current senator. McClendon, dismissed as State railroad commission chair for alleged railroad friendliness, sues to challenge the Legislature’s action and withholds the senator’s name, promising disclosure in court.
G Pratt McGue attorney for complainant Mary Marlin seeks declaration of title by adverse possession in Lot Ten in subdivision map. COURT orders defendants and heirs to appear and show cause by specified dates. failure may result in default and title transfer. Publication to be made weekly for four weeks in Washington Law Reporter and Washington Post. A true copy.
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