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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
18
A garbled OCR summary details a large tariff cost of about $500,000 with extra pay to Capitol employees totaling around $150,000. It mentions salaries of experts hired to prepare papers and printing costs, predicting a very large total bill. The text notes congressional travel expenses and rates, warns of multiple pay types, and implies ongoing legislative actions to enact a tariff law.
Fragmented text outlines a study on wireless experiments and messaging. Mentions September timelines, transfer plans, and geography topics. Reads like a rough OCR draft with incomplete phrases and scattered acronyms.
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Amid sieges and shifting fronts, forces under a Moorish banner were repelled by Spaniards near Lena Stee de Coy. Casualties and deployments altered the balance as reports describe scattered losses, with both sides claiming slight advances and reorganizations following the engagement.
The information division of the Department of Labor reports 3,000 jobs found for unskilled workers across the state. The drive targets factory labor and supports temporary employment terms, with efforts focused on coordinating placements through state agencies.
Reports from the Shenandoah valley and surrounding regions describe the worst drought in years. Streams run low, corn fields burn, and farmers face thousands of dollars in losses while the apple crop also fears heavy damage if rain does not come. Railroads face threats as hay fields are set ablaze by passing locomotives and property is put at risk.
A Spokane board resolution urges a national bond issue of 3 percent to raise 3004 000009 for drainage irrigation deep waterways roads and forest preservation. Georg Olle Srttt and Howard Hillett advocate water access, efficient government, and West era growth through irrigation projects as Taft supports efficiency. The plan seeks five allocations totaling one billion for drainage and irrigation, one billion for deep waterways, one billion for roads, and one billion for forest preservation.
The United States watches tension between Bolivia and Peru amid contested territory awarded to Peru by arbitration. Argentina’s recent cabinet moves and a pending foreign minister appointment hint at possible diplomatic settlement, while fears of a coup threaten regional stability.
Venezuelan Congress unanimously elects Gen Gomez as provisional president under the August 5 constitution. He will hold office until 1916 when the provisional presidency ends.
Landon Aug 11 Montagu Hotbe began a long distance swim from Dover toward France. He started at 45 oclock this afternoon and was last seen at Luxe with no further news by night. William Stesne, Manchester veteran, opened new attempts with 7 miles covered before seasickness forced him to quit near South Doreland.
Special to Tha Wasamaron reports banker Siowman Lambrigger in Orville Ohio endured a severe attack by a 28 foot long python weighing about 4 pounds after it escaped its cage. Seven men freed him as the reptile wound tightly around his body causing crushing injuries and extensive bruising.
American travelers returning home must now pay duty on household effects above a $100 exemption unless abroad two years or more. New rules drop the one year residence requirement, stopping abuse of free entry. The Standard Oil Co must pay about 10 percent duty on oil cans made from imported tin, creating a precedent for duties on foreign-made containers and their contents. Receipts yesterday totaled $1,741,385 against $1,039,702 last year, driven by tariff-driven justifications and prelaw import patterns.
Russian circles fear Tokyo intends a naval base at the mouth of the Tumen River linked to Kirin by rail. The project is seen as close to violating the Portsmouth peace treaty, with Manchuria reports noting Japan proceeds with the Antang Mukden Railway reconstruction as tensions rise between China and Japan.
John E Wilkie chief of the Federal Secret Service refuses Mayor Rupee’s offer to become Chicago chief of police. The agency’s duties have narrowed amid Congress Roosevelt tensions. Wilkie plans no retirement, though expected to step down eventually. Secret Service now protects currency and President’s pets. anti trust enforcement moved to a new Justice Department bureau.
Ella Gingles the young Irish lacemaker acquitted of lace theft in Chicago sails for Ireland on the Campania. Orangemen in the West and New York raised funds to send her back and start a business there. She speaks calmly about the case, saying she was not guilty and hopes to prove her honesty to her family.
Banker Baker presents final report to the President on freight rates over the Panama route. He urges postal contract backed lines on both coasts linking with Panama Railroad and Panama Steamship to create independent fleets. Government aid would promote competition, reduce foreign control, and help American shippers.
A Philadelphia woman famed for Christmas charity reportedly died by self-inflicted harm. Miss Santa Claus, known for fundraising for the needy and visiting homes on Christmas Eve, was found deceased with a lamp or tube in her mouth. Details describe a fall in health and a public persona centered on giving to children.
Virginia Bar Association delegates gather at The Homestead Hot Springs with Mrs Longworth Mrs Chew and other society leaders. Officers elected include R Walton Moore president and Hubert Lunstall Chambers Goode J A C Keith Abram P Staples John W Chalkley and John H Minor.
Mrs Kirkland a Washingtonian aged, riding a sight seeing auto with eleven passengers, ran into Wesley Lake in the park this evening. The collision caused steering failure after a collision with another car. Mrs Helen A Bryan of New Haven dislocated shoulder and Miss May Feldman of Orange sprained ankle. Mrs Kirkland fell into the water but was unhurt.
The Elmina owned by F F Brewster of New Haven wins the Cape Elizabeth Mehtship after a brutal voyage from Vineyard Haven to Portland. Only six or seven of roughly 20 vessels finished, with many yachts wrecked or dismasted. Commodore James announced the fleet would pause until Friday, possibly ending at Bar Harbor instead of Serco.
Walter Harvey Weed of Norfolk County sought his missing jewelry valued at 1 dollar, touring pawnshops with detective Charley Dash. Dash found a jewel box in his pocket after locating it near Union Station and advertised the discovery, while Mrs Weed, though identifying heirlooms, would not part with them.
The late Hester McGarren wills about 100000 to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The will names a bitter sister Jane Dubons Baker of Philadelphia who receives ten dollars. McGarren died June 23 leaving 25000 in personal property and 450000 in real estate. Artworks include Millet and Gainsborough paintings.
Pittsburg August 11 The Pressed Steel Car Company strikers through their attorney petitioned the court of common pleas for appointment of arbitrators under the Losch labor act Each side would select three arbitrators and the court three more within ten days Judge MacFarlane granted the company a show cause order Returnable next Wednesday.
Venom tale from New York details Rafael Cascone dying after being shot on Mulberry Bend. He named Amato Bantaniello as avenger of his brother’s death, prompting legal drama linking Albert Patrick and Harry Thaw to earlier trials. Cascone’s death ends a chilling vendetta saga.
Newark detectives report ex felon James McSorley known as Big Tom planned revenge amid enmity with three men after a tray of diamonds theft led to a five year sentence. He claimed Daniel Fenton, his supposed bosom friend, betrayed him at trial by voting for conviction.
Special to The Washington Post Richmond Va August 11 returns at midnight show George W Kolner leading J Thompson Brown for commissioner of agriculture and immigration by a majority of 159 votes from last weeks Democratic primary Two precincts in Charles City county yet to be heard from and total figures vary against official records Brown claims broader margins and contests are likely with possible recounts and challenges in several counties including Harrison and Shenandoah.
Attorney General Wickersham to maintain a New York office at 44 West Forty fourth street during the Le DARHURET period on Long Island. Frank M Cole, his chief clerk, will run affairs with Casian M Ricketts as assistant. Wickersham will visit the office when needed.
Paris August 1 Ambassador A White plans a brief return to the city to entertain Mrs Roosevelt. He will then resume duties in Paris. White has lent his automobile to Mrs Roosevelt, her niece Miss Capron, and the Roosevelt children during their stay for three weeks.
A large gathering in Alexandria will push for a Washington to Alexandria highway. Prominent figures and automoblists from Washington and Alexandria will attend a night meeting to organize a Washington to Alexandria Highway Association and review a preliminary route survey by Bayt. Officials and merchants from both cities back the project with plans to begin construction within months.
Citizens from Danville Lynchburg and Greensboro formed a committee at a conference in Danville to push a New York to Atlanta national highway route via Lynchburg Danville and Greensboro. The group aims to present a favored alignment to newspapers and officials and names leaders AB Carrington Craddock and G Fradshaw to advocate the plan.
Mrs Helen Spencer was cleared when Judge Ro Vaalsky dismissed the indictment in Leunger court. Three girls testified their earlier statements were false, alleging she lured them to Panama to work on stage but redirected them to a resort on the Sathmus.
Governor of Utah and leading figures greet Cardinal Gibbons on arrival from Yellowstone Park. A reception was tendered by Mayor John Bransford Bishop Lawrence Scanlan and other dignitaries as Cardinal Gibbons comes to Salt Lake City to attend the Ways Cathedral decoration and will be guest of former Senator Thomas Kearns.
A party of airmen from the Aero Club of America plans a Hudson River flight to Albany to scout a suitable landing spot for the proposed New York to Albany airship race. The group, hosted by F Clear and others, will dine in Albany and meet the committee members before selecting a firm landing field for the August schedule.
In Hutsonston Aug 2 Mrs Pasid P Codd joined Prof Todd as they floated a balloon 30 miles from Ambheree. It marked the couple’s first tailaon voyage and provided early data supporting Todd’s astronomical transportation theory. Observations used a telescope from a balloon to study plane Mae.
Aged 45 wealthy Philadelphia artist Harris Hartis drowned near the Boston harbor after a swimming attempt with Dr De John Cunningham. Hartis, who studied in Paris and at MIT, disappeared after his clothes were found and the search continued for hours. He resided with his sister Mrs Charles Boone in Dupage, near Philadelphia.
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