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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
2
Disjointed text mentions a figure named Rogzar who may spend up to 10 billion dollars and predicts a liberal response to a movement. It references asbestos suits, a receiving committee, and various political and civic terms, with unclear connections and numerous garbled phrases.
A chaotic legislative brief discusses vacancies, nominations, and oath procedures. It notes a sitting member facing removal, a vacancy in the term, and potential effects on officers and pay amid a scrutinized transition.
Auction at the Henry W Poor library disclosed a cache of Thackeray memorabilia. Highlights include a private theatricals program from February 1, rare sketches by Thackeray, and an unpublished town sketch. Items also included a Laflin edition of Lost Writings of Proclue translated by Thomas Taylor and a Thackeray pocket notebook with sketches. The sale featured portraits, monograms, and rare English editions, with prices ranging from sixty to seventy dollars for key items.
In Rockville Md relatives and friends debate murder or accident after Mr Hirschberg was shot. The coroner's inquest heard testimony about a weapon found and a servant's statement. Catholic clergy plan a funeral with murder as a possibility, while some still argue the death was self inflicted. Agnes Dillehay dies at 2 from a dungs illness. funeral held at St Mary's Church.
President Taft conferred with Speaker Cannon on tariff policy and met with Congress members and dignitaries during a Toledo stay. He planned visits to Atlanta and Augusta, declined a Lincoln celebration in Chicago, and hosted meals with Mrs Taft and notable figures. Weekend events include Ways and Means discussions, dinners, receptions, and a late departure for New York.
A congressional probe may follow a clash between Rep Anthony of Kansas and Col Scott over the proposed promotion of Col Scott, with Capt Koehler's court martial and subsequent acquittal cited amid accusations of mismanagement in the Philippine Islands and the Wood administration.
The Senate session focused on department reports and pension bills. Johnston of Alabama urged reinstating former cadets Russell and Weaver dismissed for hazing, arguing punishment was excessive and protesting the view that mothers must oversee sons in the military academy. Jeff Davis of Arkansas reintroduced a futures gambling bill, signaling another push. Proctor memorial plans were adjusted to January 9. Wil liams, McEner, and Dillingham credentials filed. Elkins resolution on the commodity clause to be redrafted. Wright, Newberry, and Philip nominations confirmed. The Senate meets at noon.
In a conference yesterday afternoon in Commissioner Wacfarlands office the commissioners indicated to Chairman Smith of the House Dig iiet committee that the commissioners bills penning in the House committee of the District of Columbia ought to be pressed this session of Congress. They are those recommended in the annual report of the com-ই
Nominations sent to the Senate include an admiralty post for Ensign J Manon Acainian and senior roles for Peter Fosbert and others. Names listed cover a governor of the Philippines and members of the Philippine Commission including Gilbert Indiana and Rafael Palma. Gregoria Aninete is named secretary of finance and justice.
A roster of names appears including Secretary of War Wright and Secretary of Agriculture Evans, Admiral Cowles, Gen Wood, and Assistant Secretary Billy. Senators named include Clay, Borah, Borune, and Norris among others. Representatives and state figures from multiple states are listed in a political roll call context.
Special to The Washington Post reports William Bryan arrived at Lake Surprise in Wallisville Texas on December 8 and planned to remain through Thursday to shoot ducks. He reportedly bagged 95 ducks in a few hours but declined an invitation to hunt bears. The event unfolds near the canebrake bordering the lake.
In Washington the Senate heard a liquor regulation bill from Senator Gallinger aiming to tighten licensing and enforcement. A companion measure would subdivide property in the Wilhelming Dobbins addition and create a new park at the Rhode Island Avenue intersection. A library bill from Representative Smith sets a two day limit for keeping library materials after written notice, with fines or imprisonment. The same library bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Gallinger.
Citizens complained push carts crowded Seventh Street corners. Six dollars collateral forfeited per offender. Named violators include George Sumayust James Cocaine Guat Zurag Mahand Aberdeer Gust Calgmas and John Panoplus. John W Johnson, veteran schoolteacher and longtime county superintendent, dies at an advanced age in Wardensville.
The advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as strengthening the blood and immune system. It claims to support the body's "little soldiers" against disease, promising cures for scrofula eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism anemia nervous debility and general debility.
Dee William Ruffin of Philadelphia former Norfolk resident sues Warren Brown of Dinwiddie county for unspecified damages claiming a 1906 warrant for highway robbery led to nine months in Dinwiddie jail and thirteen months in Petersburg asylum. He alleges false arrest, mental anguish, ruined reputation, and ill health from the alleged crime.
Maj M3 Enright and Capt Treat were ordered to surrender desks and resign amid a Richmond office purge. Sources say the dispute stems from a long running Republican party struggle in the district, with Treated officials reportedly reticent and refusing to quit.
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