This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
22
The article details a government purchase and a phased approach to transforming a portion of the city near major streets. Commissioner Macfarland notes careful, gradual changes to protect residents, with Maj. Sylvester reviewing the plan and officials pledging to avoid harming the community while addressing safety and order.
A weather note counters forecasts of a deep cold snap stating mild and pleasant conditions yesterday with rising temperatures today. It cites Atlantic coast forecasts for continued mild weather, but warns Old Boreas may strike next week. Local animals stock up and birds migrate, signaling approaching cold.
The commission to examine the title of the United States to land met yesterday afternoon in the Attorney General’s office. Five members attended: Attorney General Bonaparte, Secretary of War Wright, Senator Scott, chairman of the Senate committee on public buildings and grounds, and Commissioner Macfarland. Reports on Justice Department work since the June meeting were reviewed as data for the commission’s consideration. A definite conclusion on the report may be sent to Congress at the next meeting this month.
Treasury summary notes 1908 revenues $53,070,201.15 below expenditures, contrasting with a 1907 surplus. It highlights gold coin usage, gold certificate growth, and rising money supply while noting wealth and population doubled over long spans.
The District street railways may not get federal aid as Congress appears unlikely to act. Senator Gallager said interstate commerce will clash with a parallel railway panel, while the I C C will continue oversight. He noted no immediate legislative plan for the coming session and listed two Senate vacancies after March 4.
Dr. Wiley of the Agriculture Department urges warehousemen to cool fruit and other foods immediately after picking and avoid freezing. Experts including Mary Ke Ponnington and J A Ruddick discuss cold storage, with a demonstration car capable of minus degrees used to test in California and Florida. The meeting notes improper packing and cooling as causes of spoiled shipments despite cold storage.
Ambassador Takahiro presented a cablegram from Baron Kamura, minister of foreign affairs, to Secretary Toot at the State Department. The note congratulated Mr. Root on the recent exchange and the eastern situation.
Approval was given by Postmaster General Meyer yesterday to the new special delivery stamp to be sold within ten days. The design mirrors French stamps with a dark green square, a diagonal Rynsing, an olive branch entwining a Mercury figure symbolizing speed, and the corners bearing 102 and U.S. Postage Special Deliveries.
The Rev Henry N Couden chaplain of the Hoass of Representatives will address an open meeting of the Brotherhood of Northminster Presbyterian Church at the church parlors on Eleventh Street and Rhode Island Avenue. The subject will be Congress.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.