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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1908

Page

25

Taft Replies to Panama Inquiry Demands by World

The World calls Congress to investigate the Panama Canal scandal after Taft letters claim Roosevelt misstates facts. The article details Cromwell's role, payments to JP Morgan & Co, and distribution of funds among Panama Canal entities, challenging Roosevelt's assertions and urging formal inquiry.

Congress United States J P. Morgan & Co Smith Indianapolia News Taft Panama Canal Senate Committee Wiliam Nelson Cromwell Morgan Alabama Panama Hoovevelt Coatthoas Roosevelt Roowvelt Rooseve William Nelson Cromwell Moses Canal Matufawine Varamia Cromwell Perama Canal Lettus Ferdinand de Lesseps Denate Committee de Lessaps Netter Panama Canal Company Panama Company American Canal Company Compagnie Nouvelle du Canal de Panama New Panama Canal Company of France de Lesseps New Jersey Interoceanic Canal Company Willem Nelson Cromwell Wigh Finance Douglas Robinson Nelson

W Browne's Case Continued in Police Court

Rolle Wo Browne was arrested for fraudulently obtaining money from Miss Lottie Wallerstein at Seventh and M streets under a promise of securing her a position. He was arraigned in police court yesterday and the case was continued to December 33.

Soliter General Hoyt Voulke Panama Canal Bank of France Gautron Civil Tribunal of the Seine Seine Ciil W. Browne Rolle Wo Browne Lottie Wallerstein Seventh and M Streets Poles Court

Beat Mules, Goes to Workhouse

Marshall Monroe, colored, was convicted in police court yesterday of cruelty to animals. He was fined $20 and, in default of payment, sentenced to the workhouse for two months. Monroe was arrested after beating a team of mules in Florida Avenue near Seventh Street Northwest on Monday afternoon.

Marshall Monroe Monroe Florida Aveue Seventh Street

Rheumatism Caused By Dyspepsia

A large school of physicians claims that over consumption of annual foods raises protein intake and creates uric acid and rheumatism when imperfectly digested. If proteids digest well they are essential. the stomach fault causes rheumatism. Stuart’s Dyspepsia tablets aid digestion and blood strength, offered by E. A. Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.

Stuart Atail Free E. A, Stuart Co Stuart Bidg Marshall, Mich

Taft Heads Red Cross Two New Offices Created

President elect Taft presided at the American National Red Cross annual meeting in Hubbard Memorial Hall where new officers are elected. Taft named a vice president and national relief director, with Ernest Bicknell joining as national relief director and Mrs Sage and Dr Lewis Klopsen elected honorary members amid by law changes to add institutional representatives.

National Relief di Russell Sage Louis Klopach Teinorary American National Red Cross Hubbard Memorial Hall Taft Tft Wilara Howard Taft Robert W de Forest New York Henry M. Hoyt Porto Rico Hawaii Philippines Red Cross Angel Soas Congress Tate Russell Sege Lewis Klopsen Christian Terald Gorlel Lnited Bali J Lave Sage Klopseh Tafts Central Committee Redrose Darig Ernest P Blehnell Chicago Edward J Devine Devel Maj Wendell Simpson FW Derman San Francisco Lanes Gilman Maryland Redfield Proctor Vermont Daniel Noyes Minnesota Heera Mr Tall John M Wetson Bird van Reypen Miss Wabel , Boardman HB Huk. Porte John de Pegram Ruode Island John M Glenn Henry Stockbridge Mabert W de Torest Douglas Robinson Bacon den Taner

Indicted Purse Grabber Among Many Accused by Grand Jury

The grand jury returned a true bill against Charles Catletts, jailed weeks ago for pocketbook snatching, suspected of multiple similar thefts against women in the District. Additional indictments included James Henry for housebreaking, James Byram for embezzlement, Charles Hewett, Frederick Emmert for receiving stolen property, John Thompson for misdemeanor, Richard Moore for assault with a dangerous weapon, Haywood Graham for assault with a dangerous weapon, and several others for larceny and related crimes.

Charles Catletts Hegro James Henry James Byram Charles Hewett Frederick Emmert John Thompson Richard Moore Benjamin Maulden Haywood Graham William Crawford John Tolson John Jackson Warren Rolle Richard Rova Willam C Rolls John Bruckner

Anacostia Bridge Opens After Long Construction

The Anacostia bridge, under Walter J. Douglass the District engineer of bridges, was informally opened to traffic yesterday morning after three and a half years of building. Street cars used it earlier. pedestrians and vehicles had been restricted. The old bridge has been closed.

Anacostia Walter J. Douglass

Water mains laid under city sewer project plan

Commissioner Morrow ordered water mains laid and sewers constructed on Twenty fifth street southeast, perweer Q and R street, sewer in Cathedral Avenue square 286, sewer on Twenty seventh street between Wondley Road and Columbig Avenue, and in Wondley Road between Twenty seventh street and Conam Avenue. Also offered 150 feet of 3 inch water main laid in Jefferson Street east of Tilingsis Avenue.

Morrow Ain Twentty Fifth Street Perweer Q R Street Cathedral Avenue Square 286 Twenty -Seventh Street Wondley Road Colum-_big avenue Twenty-seventh Street Con Am Avenue Jefferson” Street Tilingis Avenue

Licenses Granted By Dittrict Automobile Board

At the semimonthly meeting the Dittrict automobile board examined applications to operate motor vehicles. Permits were granted to nine electric, twenty three gasoline, two steam, and one motor bicycle operators. and nine electric, twenty three gasoline, two steam, and one motor bicycle operator applicants who had already been examined were approved.

Automobile Board

Democrats Meet to Drive National Party Club Movement

Democratic leaders from across the country convene at the Hotel Raleigh at 3 this afternoon to organize Democratic clubs nationwide, back a campaign of education, and discuss establishing permanent national Democratic headquarters in the city, with figures like Former Senator William A Clark Gov Johnson and Gov elect Harmon among expected attendees.

Democratic Ense United States Raleigh National Democratic League of Clube Democratic Party William A Clark Montana Gov Johnson Minnesota League of Ls Elect Harmon Ohio Gors Johnson Chamberlan Oregon Glenn North Carolina Hoke Smith Georgia Swanson Virgin

Library bill forwarded to urge passage for return of borrowed volumes

Congress urged to pass act compelling return of books from public and district libraries. Drafted by George F Bowerman librarian of the Public Library, the bill mirrors existing library return laws. It imposes fines or imprisonment for willful detention of library property after written notice, with prosecutions in the District of Columbia.

Congress Gallinger District of Columbe George F Bowermar District of Columbia United States

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