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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
2
Delegates from conservation groups urge creation of a national commission to coordinate policy to extend timber, surface, and mineral rights laws. A joint committee will prepare for unified action, while debates address inland waterways regulation, navigation needs, and funding through appropriations.
A chaotic itinerary for Taft features receptions with senators Cuttle Briggs Taliaferro Currier Gardner and Stellwagen. Discussions include tariff revision with the House Ways and Means Republicans at Nicholas Redgworth's home and a luncheon with the Walsh Mississippi Congress. Clarence Bogge Wu Tingfang and Gen. Clarence Edwards figures attend events. The Philippine party meets at the Boardman house.
Robert Reid, Corcoran Gallery award winner for The Open Fire, opens a public studio exhibit at Frank D.O. Miller's Forest Hall during a private view Saturday 3 to 6 pm, with public hours 10 am to 3 pm daily until December 23. His Corcoran canvases attract critical notice for originality, atmosphere, and fine technique. Reid has also earned major prizes at the National Academy of Design and Paris Exposition medals, and has created stained glass windows for Rogers Memorial Chapel in Fair Haven.
Tariffs on eastbound freight will rise effective January 1, with increases across rail and water routes. Westbound commodity and class rates adjust modestly, while eastbound commodity rates from Pacific ports advance about 18 percent on average, some items up to 60 percent. Notes mention decreases for certain western routes to offset overall rise.
Private James R. Thompson of the Tenth infantry was sentenced to three months in prison and forfeiture of pay after stealing an apple during a practice march near Bubtin Indiana. Lt. Robert G. Caldwell commanded the court martial and Thompson declined orders, prompting the verdict.
President elect Taft would like to attend the Trans-Mississippi Congress in Denver August 16 to 21 but cannot commit due to possible congressional session and other duties. Invitation extended by Thomas Walsh and accepted conditionally if duties permit, with reception promised if he attends. Participants at luncheon included cabinet members, senators, representatives, and other officials.
In New York Emanuel Theodore Bernart Marie de Toynes finally named Emanuel Theodore Bernart Marie de Toynes Whilty Buc de Chaulnes et de Pic aquigny, nicknamed Manouche. Marguerite Shonts recalls the long naming debate and records the duchess and infant in transit from Southampton. The baby’s father Theodore Shonts and aunt Mika Mace await the visit of the trio to America next April.
Secretary Newberry commends Coxswain Sidney M. Hunt of the battleship Wisconsin for his judgment fearlessness and seamanship in rescuing a steam launch belonging to the U S 8 8 New Jersey from a dangerous position in October at Manila Lieut Comdr Charles B McVay of the Yankton reported the incident noting heavy seas and the launch drifting toward the breakwater before Hunt steered it clear of danger.
John W. Scharik, a guest of the National Hotel, reported to police that he was robbed of a wallet containing 400 in bills and 350 shares of Atlantic-Gold Mining stock. Detectives Warren and Mallen of the central office are detained on the case as they pursue a trap tied to a Wednesday night event and an attempted cabby nab.
The commission, appointed by the District Supreme Court to assess property values in five squares south of Pennsylvania Avenue for government buildings, will reconvene in Judge Wright's court at 3 pm. Testimony placed Fourteenth and B streets NW property at three buildings worth 37.50 to 10 per square foot, implying a land purchase cost near 2.5 million half of the needed appropriation of 4.0 million.
Special envoy Senor Barrios Hart from Guatemala, injured in an automobile accident Tuesday, remains at Emergency Hospital. Physicians report he is improving with a skull base fracture but good recovery prospects. Alexandria County officials search for a wallet containing 9 200 lost at the scene.
President Roosevelt approved court martial actions against Col Daniel Cornman and Capt Charles G French of the Seventh Infantry at Fort Wayne Michigan. Col Cornman received one month suspension and a reprimand while Capt French faced reduction from dismissal to 50 percent, both sentences upheld.
Witnesses before the Ways and Means Committee were placed under oath as the panel prepares tariff testimony. Andrew Carnegie requests a brief delay to gather clearer information while others from industry may be summoned. Chair Payne confirms sworn testimony for all future witnesses and mentions coal operators from West Virginia and Pennsylvania attending the hearing.
The Rev J W name Potomac district elder in the A M E Church spoke at Brown Memorial A M E Church urging churches to stop lax salaries and obligations. Rev Co FL Young addressed stewards at the morning session of the A M E conferences. George Randall of Lakeland Md led a discussion on The Steward's Place and Duty Are the Church and Around the Alar. A resolution urged officers and local ministers to promote intelligent Bible study and church discipline. The final session will be tonight at Jabenester A M E Church on Twenty seventh Street near O Street NW.
President Hoosevelt appointed George L. Wales former assistant chief examiner of the civil service commission to succeed the late Frank M. Riggins as chief examiner. Wales, a native of Middleburg, came to Washington years ago to work in the War Department and later joined the civil service commission where he advanced rapidly.
Andrew Ford was sentenced in police court to sixteen months in the workhouse for stealing five horse blankets and feed from teams near Seventh and N streets and Ninth and P streets. George Conners received four months for a similar charge after taking a blanket near Union Station.
Quartermaster General Aleshire stresses urgency of transports to ready the army for expeditions and notes need for additional officers. Draft bill proposed to provide such assistance as transports now suffice but near unseaworthy limits. He finds it gratifying to omit arguments for higher appropriations. Phase covered is 1909.
A filled-in births column lists numerous newborns and their parents from various households. Names include Carl S and Cassie B Shogmaker with a boy, Jaron and Margaret Waterman with a girl, Edwin Atkinson with a girl, and many additional pairs with boys and girls. The document also records ages for several individuals, and various unrelated lines note people such as Edgar Purefoy, Herber Darker, and Walter Walker among others.
The November gross postal receipts at the Washington post office were $1,?80.78, down $4,548.91 from last year. National totals at major offices reached $2,685,424, with increases and names of officials and places mentioned in the fragmented OCR.
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