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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
22
Officials project annual receipts totaling 25 million under Law Number 122.00 and expect the reports to aid country manufacturers, while protests from officials caution over the proposed levy and its effects.
The report outlines required returns by corporations on paid-up capital, indebtedness, net income after deductions, maintenance costs, losses, interest, taxes, and net income. It notes Treasury intends to publish regulations mid month, with about 200 corporations affected and March 1 filing deadline.
A reader letter extols Postum as relief for stomach issues and headaches from coffee. She claims clearer digestion, better appetite, and improved energy after switching. Her brother also reports stomach trouble easing since using Postum, prompting them to abandon coffee permanently.
A La Vérne W. Yoyes led group from Minors Manufacturers Association to Secretary MacVeagh to seek postponement of the corporate tax start date. They critiqued bookkeeping rules and asked for a clearer definition of net incomes in the statute. The Secretary offered no promises, but said regulations addressing the issues would be issued and made public.
Joseph T. D. Ransdell arrives in Washington to aid preparations for the sixth annual convention. He emphasizes the National Rivers and Harbors Congress pursues a broad, national waterway policy rather than backing any single project.
Frank H. Short of Fresno representing Western water power companies condemns Federal Roosevelt conservation policy. He argues states have rights to regulate monopolies and water power without federal control, citing Governor Hughes and the New York approach to state regulation and protection of public lands. Short says federal action is neither existing nor feasible where lands are absent, stressing state power to manage water resources for citizens.
Albany N Y Dec 1 At today s session of the convention of the New York State Waterways Association John A Fox of Washington D C appellate or of the national rivers and harbor congress urged a federal bond issue to fund inland waterways and harbors The resolutions favored dividing federal river and harbor appropriations among states in proportion to their expenditures for such improvements and funds to be raised by federal bonds.
A 43 member executive staff at the White House for President Taft shows no civil service workers on the pay list. The payroll, totaling about 10,000 dollars yearly, covers secretaries and clerks from California to Maryland, with salaries for positions ranging from 400 to 2600 dollars and several doorkeepers and messengers in the District.
Secretary Meyer enacts a two-staff aid system and dual yard divisions to inspect and report, with changes starting in the yards. Rear Admiral Weinwright joins duties. others expected in Capital within a week. Aides will lack executive authority but assist in inspection. Young officers favored. veterans worry about upheaval and congressional approval.
Special to the Washington Ter Austin Tex Dee L The case of H C Fleree the oil manager indicted for perjury and fate swearth involves whether Biee ey Nagel clerk in the secretary of state office who administer the oath to Ms Pierce when he made the affidavit that the Water Pierce Oil Cont any was not a party to any pool trust Poppination or agreement in restraint of trade was legal Robertson attorney for the defense argued Nagel had no legal right to administer the oath even if the defects officer Angur ment on this question will be concluded tomorrow If the court sustains the pokat the case will be displowede the defense sie submitt immunity
The article recalls Grover Cleveland’s 1885 clash with the Senate over suspensions and removals of federal officeholders under the tenure of office act. It portrays his defiant veto, Senate resistance, and the lasting impact on presidential power, including the 1889-1890 battles over the Sherman silver purchase clause and his role in shaping executive authority.
Tomorrow focuses on the American Congress and its relations with Franklin D Roosevelt, outlining expected sessions and debates between executive and legislative branches. The piece hints at policy priorities and constitutional dynamics shaping early New Deal governance.
Army orders list officer transfers and station changes across medical and artillery units. Details include Capt Frederick Fhetoa USA retiring recruiting offer. Maj Glement and Maj Alen Df Stith reassigned. Col Raymond and Col Nav recast to new posts. Vancouver Barracks board convened. transfer dates pending a set date.
An ad touts Pepe's Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion claiming relief in five minutes. It promises elimination of gas, heartburn, and sour stomach, cleansing the stomach, and improving breath. Also lists naval personnel moves and ship movements in a long, mixed layout.
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