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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1908

Page

3

STRAUS URGES IMPARTIAL INTERESTS AT TRADERS MEETING

Secretary Straus opens a large commerce council meeting urging united action by major merchant bodies to educate lawmakers and align federal policy with broad commercial interests. He stresses the era of organization to influence government and cites Britain Germany France Italy and Austria as models for coordinated advocacy.

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Lilley campaign treasurer accused of paying voters drinks

A political inquiry alleges Representative Lilley used funds to treat voters in Waterbury and Milford during the latest gubernatorial campaign. The complaint cites payments totaling around 400 dollars for drinks and meals. Lilley has not admitted wrongdoing and a legal action is ongoing.

Hardin Camp Elects Officers at Ward Spanish War Veterans Meeting

At the Hardin Camp election night the Spanish War Veterans group held a meeting Wednesday with over 20 members present. Capt C V Sora fosen was elected commander, C Sayers senior vice commander, WR Anderson junior vice commander, Janes sergeant marshal, Alexander the McKelvey officer, Jouls Rollman chaplain, T f Greley sergeant, and G Hammerly trustee. The installation will occur January 2, and two new members were mustered in, bringing total membership to 49. A theater party at the Columbia Theater was planned to celebrate the commander's election.

Sora Fosen Ted Wee C ¥ Sayers WR Anderson Janes Alexander the McKelvey Oficer Jouls Rollman Chaplin T F Greley Hammerly Ara Tiustes Columbia Cormandee Ind

Woman robbed in store reported to police

Mrs Tredenck Wesson of The Highlands reported a store robbery yesterday. her bag was opened on the first floor and a mixer cart case containing a five dollar bill, two half-dollar pieces, and five car tickets disappeared. she had entered the department store with a friend and later alerted authorities.

Tredenck Wesson The Highlands

Voiges Amity of Panama Charles A James Dead

Charles A James longtime leader in banking and public life died at his Massachusetts Avenue home after months of illness. He was 21 when joining the National Bank of Washington, rose to president and later led the Bank, key insurers, and other financial firms. Funeral at home Monday with pallbearers and dignitaries from financial institutions.

Voiges Amity OF Panama Charles A. James Massachusetts Iserde Muribwest National Bank of Janes Thor Quantel Hansen Mike Yresulent Bank Natual Bank of Washington Central National James Wis We National James JiMeieth Savas Massachusetts Avenue Aol Res P Parker Etihps Alexandria Va Mi Tous Uigs Board of Dueetors Las le Luke Achen

TWO ADMIRALS TO RETIRE

Announcement was made yesterday of the retirements of Admiral J I Pilshaty chief of the Bureau of Navigation and Admiral W of Emory who recently relinquished command in Hong Kong. Pilshaty will remain in charge until the end of the current administration while Emory goes to a new assignment in Tokyo and Peking.

Emory Vilantic Hong Kong Pilistury All Stars United States Nasil Tokyo Peking J . Tougherty

Rheumatism traced to dyspepsia and digestion flaws

A medical note argues rheumatism arises from stomach digestion issues rather than kidneys. It claims proteins must be properly digested to support blood and warns that undigested proteins poison the blood. The piece promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Digesters sold by mail from Marshall Michigan with an offer to send a vial.

Fennot Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich

DIED RATHER THAN SHOOT Policeman War Woman Refuses to Flee

In a chaotic incident a woman disarmed a policeman with a revolver during a standoff. The officer was fatally wounded after being struck four times as the assailant resisted. The event led to disbandment orders for a local group and notices served to Buffaloy residents Jacob Hoppinger and Lir JC Dechen amid rumors of broader trouble linked to a Kansas City affair. The Holy Rollers warned of possible resistance.

Bansis Luciday Rele Louis Prat Soyer Michael Muslane Mulline Mrs Slarp Ealie Lir JC Dechen Buffaloy Kansas City Holy Rollers

Foot and Mouth Outbreak Origin Claimed Abroad

Secretary Wilson told the House an emergency grant of 599000 is needed to fight foot and mouth disease now spreading across several states. He asserts the outbreak likely originated abroad via imported products or immigrant goods and notes the Michigan area near Detroit as a probable source while stressing strict quarantines on live animals.

Wilson House Department of Agriculture Detroit United States

Urge for High Pressure Fire Main in Washington

Washington business leaders pressed Congress to fund a high pressure water main system to protect the city from catastrophic fires. Officials warn current low pressure hampers engine reach and spark potential policy cancellations, urging a $300,000 loan to install connections and pumps for downtown and suburbs.

Washington Congress Smith House District Committee Chad Eclt Macfarland W H Moses Tatem King Uto Nave Liatubug Hgh Pvessiuie Axi Tot Reny Fort Hera

Labor union injunction case before district appeals court

The American Federation of Labor faces a court challenge as its leaders including President Gomypers and Vice President Mitchell defend against an injunction that bars the federation from using the Buck Stove and Range Company name on the workers list. Counsel argue the ruling infringes labor rights while opponents say the acts were improper. The panel, led by Judge Parker, notes the case centers on employer-employee rights and free speech in labor disputes.

Remeocrati Alton Parker New York American Federation of Lauber Buck Stove and Range Company St Lows District Court of Appeals Gould Supreme Court Federation Buck Company We Dent Gomypers Mitchell Monson van Orsdel Ralston Parker Im Paycott

Hopper Sings To Cripples At Children’s Hospital Ward

Special to The Washington Post New York reports Dev 10 at Mt Marys Free Hospital for Children DeWolt Hopper led a Pied Piper company in a matinee for young patients and nurses. The act featured Miss Marguerite Glaike and eight children performing Nursery Rhymes Up to Date and related songs. A four year old boy named John Arthur Mcintire called it a fine show and said he preferred it to a parade show he had seen elsewhere.

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