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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
4
The article outlines ongoing committee work by Soe Naagen and others to prepare a set of gestural, factual plans supporting housing reforms in New York and Havant. Local leaders discuss the need for improved public safety, with several figures named and a focus on community impact.
Secretary Bacon III reports an attack of tonsillitis affecting Senate department duties. The statement notes illness causing temporary absence and outlines expected impact on ongoing tasks and schedules.
A vintage testimonial letter claims Postum improved health by replacing coffee. It describes a family story from Battie Creek Michigan and urges readers to try the product as a remedy, citing happiness and relief from headaches. The letter ends noting new copies appear periodically and endorses the company’s pamphlet The Road to Wellville.
Reports from York Pa indicate defense witnesses are being enlisted to challenge government testimony in the patent fraud trial of John A Heany and Henry Everding. Ned W Barton previously pleaded guilty and may be used to undermine the prosecution. A woman witness and possible bribery accusations are mentioned as part of the anticipated strategy.
Advocates a five cent per pound tariff on imported coffee as a way to raise government revenues by about 40 million dollars annually without raising consumer costs. Proponents argue it could reduce deficits, curb pork barrel spending, and spur broader economic measures, while noting limited chance of immediate public passage.
The article reports disagreement within the Republican delegation over postmaster appointments in Baltimore. Attorney General Honaparte asks the President to reappoint his cousin as postmaster, while Kronmilter registers an objection. Other Republican members argue that Postmaster Harris should be reelected.
Aldrich expected to oppose the measure though campaign pledges may be used as leverage. The bill to establish postal savings banks faces a Senate vote on December 1 with Carter leading opposition in the House and Roosevelt Taft favorable in principle.
Wilbur F Wakeman former New York Port appraiser tells the Ways and Means Committee he was discharged after exposing silk frauds and protests the import valuation system. He urges repeal of section 3 of the Dingley law to undo reciprocal agreements and cites financial damage to revenues. Clark presses Wakeman on the charge of his removal and relates Borax duty votes to Nevada politics. Miles of the National Association of Manufacturers to speak on creating a tariff overhaul committee for deep investigation.
Special to The Washington Post Indianapolis Indiana April announces Janet by James P Goodrich chairman of the Republican State central committee that he is out of politics and will retire from the head of the committee. Beveridge to reorganize party within a short time by distributing patronage in districts that elected Democrats. Beveridge seen as logical leader. Goodrich retirement clears way for Beveridge's choice. Wa rbank reportedly not fighting to retain control. Friedlander's overcoat sale noted with deep discounts at Friedlander Bros. stores Ninth and W streets. Also mentions postmasters reappointed Helen Longstreet widow of Gen Longstreet in Gainesville Georgia and Miss Altice Robertson in Muskogee Oklahoma for their excellent service.
A list of officials and legislators visiting the White House includes Blanchard of Louisiana Gov Mago on of Cuba, Sen Long of Kansas, Sen Brandegee of Connecticut, Sen Bourne of Oregon, Rep Smith of Michigan, Rep Bartholdt of Missouri, We Noes of Chicago.
President Roosevelt appoints JT L L Lewis of the United Mine Workers as ex-officio member with general supervision over mine explosion investigations. Lewis accepts the position, joining the national advisory board in Pittsburg Tec.
Public Printer Donnelly plans a restrained, economical approach to government printing. He dismisses only clearly incompetent workers and rejects wholesale reorganization, aiming to improve efficiency without broad layoffs. He favors liberal, businesslike policies and tight control, while preparing a 90-man night shift in the monotype division ahead of Congress opening.
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