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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
26
Fragmented report notes individuals and groups on committees, outlining tasks and cross collaboration. Mentions include Berges, Havant, Sage, Vine, Robe, and Porbn with unclear roles and several mis-spelled names. The text references meetings and tentative plans but lacks coherent details or dates.
Fragmentary text claims a high level official named Bacon III suffers tonsillitis. The readable portion mentions a department and state, but the exact facts and context are unclear from the garbled source.
A dated testimonial from Battie Crerk Michigan extols Postum coffee substitute, claiming restored health and happier life after coffee trouble. The letter suggests doctors advised abandoning coffee and credits Postum with relief, urging others to follow package directions and citing The Road to Wellville.
Reports from York Pa indicate defense witnesses ready to challenge government testimony in the patent fraud trial of John A Hedny and Henry Everding. Ned W Bartbn’s recent confession may not end the case as prosecutors anticipate new attempts to undermine key government evidence. A woman witness and alleged bribery charges are rumored to appear, with the defense planning to spark a sensation when trials resume.
Advocates urge a 5 cent per pound duty on imported coffee to boost Treasury by about 40 million yearly, arguing it won’t raise consumer prices. They warn deficits demand rev enue while praising an income tax as a next step. Critics fear impact and point to political pork barrel concerns amid recession.
The article reports Republican opposition to Bonaparte's chosen postmaster for Baltimore. Attorney General Honaparte seeks White House support to reappoint his cousin Kronmilter, drawing objections from Republican peers who favor Postmaster Harris instead. The piece notes Maryland representatives entangled in the nomination dispute.
Aldrich expected to oppose the postal savings measure while campaign pledges are used as leverage. Senator Carter pushes the bill for a Senate vote on December 1 amid support from Roosevelt and Taft, with House opposition anticipated. The outcome hinges on party lines and executive influence in the forthcoming session.
Wilbur F Wakeman ex New York Port appraiser tells a Ways and Means committee he was discharged after exposing silk frauds and protests the import valuation system He urges repeal of the Dingley section allowing reciprocal agreements and notes potential nullification of administration trade pacts if adopted Also discusses borax duty and political maneuvering with Sen Nevada and H J North plans for further tariff testimony by H R Miles of the National Association of Manufacturers
Special to The Washington Post reports Senator Beveridge poised to choose a new Indiana state chairman as James P. Goodrich retires. The move aims to reorganize the Republican Party after a poor election showing. Also noted is Friedlander Bros sale on overcoats and postmaster appointments for Ga and Muskogee.
Dor Blanchard of Louisiana Governor Magoon of Cuba Senator Long of Kansas Senator Brandegee of Connecticut Senator Bourne of Oregon Representative Smith of Michigan Representative Bartholdt of Missouri We Noes of Chicago
President Roosevelt names JT LL Lewis of the United Mine Workers as an ex officio member of the national advisory board with general supervision over mine explosion investigations. Lewis promptly accepts the appointment.
Public Printer Donnelly pledges conservative business methods for the government printing office. He would discharge only competent workers, discard redundant systems, and streamline divisions under a responsible lead, while denying any wholesale layoffs or radical reorganizations.
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