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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1909
Page
36
Royal E Cabell of Virginia, noted for ancestry and postmaster tenure in Richmond, is poised to become commissioner of internal revenue as John Capers retires. The piece traces Cabell’s swift rise, his youth, strong family lineage, and the Taft administration’s surprise appointment.
The article profiles a tall, athletic postmaster chosen as revenue commissioner, detailing his character and the tax reform approach. It explains why President Roosevelt selected Cabell, noting his Southern Republican ties, family prominence, and appeal to business interests in Virginia, with implications for party strength and regional politics. It also mentions Canadian troops allowed to land in Seattle and promotes local exhibits.
Gov Johnson of Minnesota, visiting Chicago, says the Payne Aldrich tariff provokes broad resentment across Missouri to Montana. He predicts a Democratic majority in a Congress elected amid anti tariff sentiment, noting Republican leaders fail to defend the measure. He reports good health with no appendicitis operation planned.
Brig Gen CL Hodges reports a critical officer shortage in the Dakota command. Of 16 officers assigned, 7 are absent, including captains. He urges Congress to grant more officers and renews the call for a general service corps and larger infantry. He notes returning regiments should serve four years to recuperate, while omitting further delays. The Dakota command is described as generally well disciplined and restrained.
Irulats eisnaanked by Belg' Gen Ae regulars commanded by Brig Gen Amy Myers J A broke camp at the fair grounds and started a 16 mile march to Holland Tex where troops will board trains for Wort Sam Houston San Antonio the headquarters of the Southwestern division the cavalry and artillery march via Fort Worth while Infantry goes through Waxahachie a military tournament has been in progress for a week with over 1 000 in prize money distributed among soldiers.
Peking reports the American squadron under Rear Admiral Harber has departed Ching Wan tao for Port Danny. Charles W. Fairbanks, former Vice President, will depart for Hankow tomorrow. The festivitas honoring the visiting Americans ended with a reception at the American legation hosted by Henry P Fisher, the American chargé d affaires.
Norfolk reports heavy northeast wind and 24 mph seas as the Atlantic fleet resumes battle practice off Virginia capes. The battleship Connecticut leads five ships in preparations while target boats Nichol son and O’Brien incur repairs and new cork supplies. The after-dark maneuvers feature comet-like shell trails and mast staging to hoist canvas for target aloft. The armored cruiser squadron and scout cruisers accompany the fleet to Hudson Fulton celebrations.
The Navy Department reviews a survey board’s warning on newly installed closed ammunition hoists aboard battle ships. Critics question whether the hoist system achieves its promised safety and protection of munitions. An amendment to navy regulations shifts the engineer officer on a war vessel to potential succession as executive officer, reflecting the vessel’s amalgamation policy.
Chase's Week features Don the educated pony and Walsh Lynch Co in a weak military spoof. Actors Vans and DeLong deliver better in A Case of Emergency parody. The Broomstick Witches perform clever dances while Suzanne Riccamar impresses with If I Had the World to Give You Lady Love and Glow Worm. The Wright Plane flight and Wanted by the Police headline at the Academy. Dainty Duchess opens at Gayety with Frederic Ireland, while The New Century Girls at Lyceum set a brisk pace. Luna Park ends its 1909 season with slow moving pictures drawing crowds.
Des Moines and Marietta prepare for duty in West Indian waters. Des Moines will depart from Boston about September 1 for New York then Juantanacin en route to the West Indies. Marietta leaves Portsmouth around September 15 for the same mission with target practice planned.
Army orders announce Maj William R Parnell U A retired upon his own application with a profile as professor of matter acience and tactics at St Matthew a Military School Barthgate. Capy William R Moore Coast Artillery Corps found unfit for active service due to disability. Moore’s retirement noted alongside Parnell’s in the official notice.
Orders to naval officers include Midabioman JT Shuffer to Washington Midshipman HW Keebler to home and paymaster W I F Sinnenpeltri to home. Assignments list graduates at Boston Institute and various duty postings. vessel movements show arrivals at Beverly Buffalo and other ports, with ships like Sylph and Wolverine sailing from Seattle, Boston, and Toledo to multiple destinations.
The Gloucester, a 786 ton converted yacht once serving in the Spanish American War, now used by Massachusetts naval militia, will be handed to New York militia in a transfer at Boston. Acting Solicitor Quigley and interim orders outline the department’s staffing changes during Solicit or Charles Ward’s absence. Davis serves as acting chief until Harley’s return.
An investigation led by Postmaster General Hitchcock reviews the U S registry system as about a score of officers from major cities gather in Washington to study reforms and the proposed 8 to 10 cent fee increase aimed at reducing deficits and boosting revenues.
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad filed with Massachusetts authorities its annual fiscal report ended June 3 19. The document details net income of 97450 28 93, dividends of 9 Fis, and a deficit of 45 AO Tia. Operating revenues reached 4 62 097 and expenses 38 090 300 yielding operating taxes of SRM7. Net income from outside operations was 06 98, totaling net revenues 18 481 090 95. Taxes of 3 446 12608 produced operating income of 718 065 0447, with other income 273 508.
Mrs Sutton battles red tape to inter her son Zieut Sutton at Arlington after an autopsy was granted by the War Department. A private disinterment is planned with a thermally sealed casket. Rev Father Griffiths to perform rites. Attorneys and government representatives, including Henry Davis and Surg Spear, coordinate the process with Navy officials.
The Cuban foreign ministry statement relayed by U.S. charge d affaires Fred Dearing from Havana says there is no friction between Cuba and the United States. It notes cordial relations and stability of institutions, and denies any recall incident of the Cuban minister in Washington.
Treasury experts uncover a quirk in the March 3, 188 law allowing foreign born animals temporarily exhibited abroad to return duty free while domestic animals face duties. The gap stems from paragraph 6 of the new law, exempting certain American articles from free admission rules and causing unequal treatment for home bred animals versus those bred abroad.
George Cabot Ward, auditor of Porto Rico, has been appointed secretary to succeed William E. Willoughby, newly elected president of the executive council. Gov Regt WH Post, at the request of Rep M E H Olmsted, consults business leaders on amending the Foraker act at the joining session of Congress.
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