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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1908

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Waterways Rally Urges Nationwide Development Effort

The mass convention in New York drew 4 357 delegates including governors lawmakers and financiers to back a bold program of river and harbor improvements. Speakers led by Vice President Fairbanks Carnegie and Bryce pressed a national bond financed plan, arguing waterways are essential to freight relief and economic growth across the United States.

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Conservation Conference Urges Permanent Commission for Resources

Governors and Senators at a New Willard Hotel gathering push for a permanent national conservation body. Gov Johnson champions inland waterways from Lake Superior to the Gulf, claiming a Great Canal would regulate rates and unite regions, while Sen Newlands calls for Congress action and sustained funding.

National Conservation Commission New Will ‘Lard Hotel Moon Senator Newlands Nevada Congress Gev John A Johnson Minnesota Middle West

Daughter of Senator III Stricken at Pfister Hotel Milwaukee Wis

Mrs. George wife of W H George of Mariette and daughter of United States Senator Isaac Stephenson is gravely ill at the Pfister Hotel Milwaukee believed to be a paralysis attack. A telegram has been sent to Senator Stephenson in Washington. She had come to Milwaukee for treatment and her condition worsened today.

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Earthquake Jolts St Johnsbur y Shaking Residents

Special to The Washington Post reports a severe quake striking St Johns bury Vi lasting nine seconds at 152 duration with distinct rumblings. People alarmed as tremors rattled dishes and rung doorbells in many homes during the afternoon incident.

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Senate Bill Seeks Scrutiny of Interstate Securities Issued

A forthcoming measure led by Senator Dolliver aims to regulate future securities by transportation, telegraph, and telephone companies engaged in interstate commerce. It requires full reports to the Interstate Commerce Commission, government valuation if needed, and penalties for noncompliance to deter stock watering and overcapitalization.

Senate Dolliver United States Railrad Bil Securites Interstate Commerce Commission

Kaiser Suffering Soul Storms Over Subjects Crisis

Washington Post report claims Kaiser Wilhelm II is inwardly broken by a political crisis. He reportedly rides alone at Potsdam and contemplates reconciliation with his subjects while his relationship with Chancellor von Pue low grows distant. Official denials dispute claims of bed confinement and unusual piety.

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Rockefeller Lunch Loan Tip Encourages Saving

John D Rockefeller visits Mansion House New Brunswick to pay a lunch loan with John Rockefeller Jr and dine on lobster and chicken. He gives waiter Rudolph Orwald a five cent tip and urges putting it in a savings bank, citing his own habit of saving since youth.

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Gould Defends Her Reconciled Marriage in Paris Custody Case

George I Gould appeared by attorney to support his sister Anna Gould's marriage to Prince Helie de Sagan in the Count Castelane custody suit. Maitre Rousset argued the mother should retain custody to avoid scandal and noted Gould's consent, while Bonnet and Jeremier attacked Castelane's motives, asserting De Sagan would improve the children’s lives.

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Kieran notes raised debt of 300000 in Pittsburg scandal

Pittsburg becomes focal point of the Fidelity Funding Company case as seven federal suits seek recovery on notes signed by P J Kieran. Catholic institutions and societies in the area face forged and raised notes totaling about 400000. Banks, trusts, and Orphan Asylum assets appear collateralized, while police pursue Kieran across Philadelphia and New York. Cardinal Gibbons distance statement confirms no contact with the Fidelity Funding Company.

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Taft Cannon Pact Seeks Harmony on Tariff Revision

President elect Taft and Speaker Cannon met privately in Hot Springs to discuss tariff revision and administration policy. They aimed for harmonious relations and a thorough overhaul of the tariff schedules with the Ways and Means Committee to shape a proposed law for the next Congress.

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Calumnies Fly In High Society Trial Testimony

The hearing centered on allegations against de Sagan and Count Castellane, with defense denouncing claims as base calumnies. Witnesses asserted de Sagan avoided clubs due to money woes, while creditors and misdeeds surrounding Miss Gould’s fortune were blamed on another claimant.

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