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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1909

Page

18

Royal Cabell Named New Commissioner of Internal Revenue

Noted Virginian Royal E Cabell, age 32 with distinguished ancestry, selected to succeed John Capers as commissioner of internal revenue in Richmond. The appointment follows favorable views of his postmaster tenure and executive ability, with Taft’s administration presenting Cabell as a capable, reform-minded officer amidst questions about his experience and lineage.

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Cabell Named Revenue Commissioner Promises Fair Tax Enforcement

A portrait of Cabell highlights his height and integrity as he takes over the internal revenue bureau duties. He pledges to collect the corporate tax with minimal inquisition while ensuring fairness to government and taxpayers. The appointment, backed by party and regional support, signals shifting political winds in Virginia and a move to reduce prejudice in the Republican party. Canadian troops to enter Seattle next September are authorized by the State Department.

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Johnson Predicts Democratic Win Across Nation

Governor Johnson of Minnesota says the next Congress will be Democratic as resentment grows over the Payne Aldrich tariff. He cites Western states including Missouri Kansas Nebraska the Dakotas Idaho and Montana and notes Republicans and Democrats alike oppose the tariff. He denies plans for surgery and reports good health after brief illness.

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Shortage of Army Officers in Dakota Command

Brig Gen Hodges reports a serious officer shortage in the Dakota department. Of 16 officers, 7 are absent, including 7 captains, and he calls the situation hopeless without Congress approving more officers. He renews calls for a general service corps and larger infantry regiments to restore four-year terms for tropic-returned units. The Dakota command is generally well trained with good discipline.

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Break Camp at Dallas Marks 16 Mile March to Holland Tex

Irulats eisnaanked by Belg Gen Ae regulars under Brig Gen Amy Myers J A begins a 16 mile march from the fair grounds toward Holland Tex where trains await for Wort Sam Houston and San Antonio the military headquarters of the Southwestern division Cavalry and artillery march via Fort Worth while Infantry passes through Waxahachie A weeklong military tournament distributes over 1000 in prize money to soldiers.

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Squadron Off For Dalny In Far East Cruise

The American squadron under Rear Admiral Harber has departed Ching Wanta o for Port Danny. Charles W. Fairbanks, former Vice President, will leave for Hankow tomorrow. Festivities honoring the visiting Americans ended with a reception by Henry P Fischer at the American legation.

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Battleships Endure Rough Sea Drill Off Virginia Cape

Norfolk dispatch reports a northeaster churning the Atlantic off Virginia cape as the Austic battleship and cruiser fleet resumes target practice. O'Brien towed out, Nicholson replaced, mast pieces set for aloft canvas targets while Admiral Schroeder directs the evolving maneuvers amid late Sunday storm conditions.

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DANGER IN CLOSED AMMUNITION HOISTS ON SHIPS

Navy Department reviews a survey report warning of possible danger from new closed ammunition hoists on battle ships. Observers question if the hoists meet promised safety and call for further investigation to protect personnel and property. An amendment to navy regulations shifts the engineer officer on war vessels toward executive officer duties after amalgamation.

Navy Department Borrel Massiasinnad Navy

AT THE THEATERS ContestsWeek at Chase's and more stage acts

The week at Chase's features strong comedy acts led by Don the educated pony and Walsh Lynch Co in Eckins Ron. The Vans and Winfield DeLong perform A Case of Emergency while Suzanne Riccamora shines in melody. The Wright Plane and Wanted by the Police headline at other venues as The Dainty Duchess and The New Century Girls captivate audiences. Tama Park and Luna Park wrap the week as 1909 season winds down.

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Des Moines Navy Cruisers Set for West Indian Duty

Des Moines mass cruiser to leave Boston yard around September 1 for New York then to Juantanacin to resume duty in West Indian waters. Gunboat Marietta to depart Portsmouth yard around September 15 for the same mission. Both vessels to conduct target practice en route.

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Army Retires Major William R Parnell Amid Disability

Maj William R Parnell U A retired on his own application after serving as professor of matter acience and tactica at St Matthew Military School Barthgate. Corps officer William R Moore of Coast Artillery found unfit for active service due to disability. Retirement of Cant Moora from active service is announced.

William R Parnell U. A St Matthew Barthgate Capy William R Moore

Naval Orders and Vessel Movements Update

Orders to naval officers include Midabioman JT Shuffer and HW Keebler, plus paymaster transfers and a Boston naval institute course. Movements list arrivals at Beverly and San Francisco, departures to Portmouths and Seattle, with vessels like Sylph and Wom Beattie bound for California and Cape ports.

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Gloucester Yacht Handover to New York Militia Planned

The Gloucester, a 786 ton converted yacht used by the Massachusetts naval militia, will be transferred to the New York shindia at Boston. The vessel, a relic of the Spanish American War, performed notable service before the transfer action and staff changes occur within the department during Solicitor Charles ward Quigley’s absence.

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Postmaster General probes registry system reform

An investigation led by Postmaster General Hitchcock reviews the U S registry service to cut costs and raise revenue. About twenty senior registry officials from major cities convened in Washington to study the proposed fee increase from 8 to 10 cents and assess steps to improve efficiency.

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New Haven Road Year Report Shows Net Income Decline

The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad’s year ended June 30 199? showed net income of $74,450 28.93 with dividends of $9 and a deficit of $45 AO Tia. Operating revenues reached $4, something, while expenses were $38,090,300. Net income outside operations stood at $6? making total net revenue $18,481,090 95 and taxes of $3,446,126.08, yielding operating income of $718,065,447. Other income from gross corporate income totaled $18,814,070.73.

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Mrs Sutton Wins Delay to Bury Son in Arlington

Mrs Sutton has secured a second permit from Secretary Dickinson to disinter and rebury her son Zieut Sutton in Arlington. The private removal will occur once a deya notice is given and medical and military representatives approve the plan, with an autopsy already performed and the body to be placed in a sealed casket before reburial in consecrated ground.

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Cuba and United States Maintain Friendly Ties

The Cuban foreign affairs ministry, via a statement from Havana based American chargé d'affaires Fred Dearing, said no friction exists between Cuba and the United States. It rejected sensational Havana press reports of a recall of the Cuban minister in Washington and affirmed cordial, respectful diplomatic conduct and mutual confidence.

Cuba Certa Havana State Department Fred MM. Dearing Guba United States Department of State Department Washington

Duty On Home Bred Animals Sparks Dispute

Treasury experts expose a discrimination in the March 3 188 law that allows foreign born animals to enter the United States duty free when returning from temporary exhibitions abroad while domestically bred animals remain subject to duty. The ruling hinges on paragraph 6, which exempts certain American articles returning to the U.S. from duty, creating unequal treatment between foreign and domestic animals under the same free admission provision.

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Porto Rico Secretary Named In San Juan

George Cabot Ward, auditor of Porto Rico, is appointed secretary to succeed William E. Willoughby who becomes president of the executive council. Gov. Regt WH Post asks business leaders and legislators here to advise on amending the Foraker act at the upcoming joint session of Congress.

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