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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
2
Congress discussed President's message and potential actions. Democrats and Republicans debated a resolution for a Senate investigation, with timing and support uncertain. The House considered bringing in the resolution led by Democrats, amid mixed signals from both parties and ongoing parliamentary maneuvering.
The Department of the Treasury reports total exports of manufactured goods this year reached 759 million dollars. Primary exports include copper and woolen products, with significant shipments to Europe and North America. Several industrial sectors show steady growth as overseas demand strengthens during the period.
A jailed man connected to a complex crime was released after a court decision. Investigators linked the case to several entities and locations, including a city in the southwest region and a major metropolitan area. The ruling references custody status and upcoming hearings, with details remaining confidential.
Col Bromwell testifies in the House that President Roosevelt ordered the old Pennsylvan ia Railroad station torn down without Congress authorization. Lawmakers condemn the act as government property destruction and debate whether it warranted impeachment or legal action.
A shuffled list shows officials and lawmakers including Admiral Cowles and Secretary Wright, plus Senators Lodge Warner Beveridge Dixon Smoot Carter Elkens and others from Maine California New York New Mexico Ohio Alabama Georgia and more, reflecting a fragmented roster across government branches.
The House set a record by passing the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill after hours of discussion. The measure, about 667,820 for re expenditure, also saw a strike to increase Immigration general salary from 4,000 to 5,004 and assistant from 3,100 to 3,000. Representative Fitzgerald of New York criticized Keefe’s appointment as political debt payoff. Mann defended Keefe. Gaines urged building government offices in Washington instead of high rent, Livingston supported bonds to fund Washington offices.
Indianapolis businessman Harry Reisenberg, escorted by Senator Heveridge, told the White House the Panama sale disputes may spur libel actions against those who circulated damaging reports. The president aims to recover damages and press allies to curb the furor, amid broad interest from railroad and other groups.
The article reports Attorney Oscar Relone challenging President Roosevelt s discharge of Twenty fifth Infantry soldiers linked to the Brownsville riot as an executive overreach. Relone sues in New York for 122.26 in back pay contending the order was illegal until enlistment expiration. Government officials counter that the President as commander in chief may exercise extraordinary powers in emergencies.
The Adams Express Company suit against Charles T Burng over auto injuries was postponed after counsel argued a witness’s cross examination and doctor visit questions could bias the jury. Judge Clabaugh adjourned the case until January pending a possible jury discharge.
A fire at the James S Topham trunk factory in Tickiigton last night caused extensive damage and left 140 workers out of work. The blaze confined to the basement floor destroyed most lower trunks and nearly completed orders for War Department contracts, with losses estimated around 8 060 and building cost at 22 000. Fire crews of seven engines and three trucks battled the flames as police and workers assisted, but production halted for subcontracted shipments and wartime trunks.
Col John J Martin, a veteran sergeant at arms, has officiated at Democratic meetings, waterway conventions, and national party events for sixteen years. He served as delegate from the Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association to the Rivers and Harbors Congress and attended many Democratic national committee functions and conventions. He previously was speaker of the Mississippi House and held a National Guard posting, praised as best suited for general manager of large gatherings.
Carl Herbster, a private in the hospital corps, killed himself aboard the transport Thomas as it neared Manila? no, from Manila toward San Francisco near the Golden Gate. He slashed his throat with a razor after returning to his berth from the deck where he watched land appear.
Livbert Miles testifies before the Ways and Means Committee repeating that tariff policy must balance reasonable profits with high enough duties to equalize domestic and international production. He cites witnesses showing American goods priced below domestic costs by up to 6 percent and notes figures from Graham Clark of Commerce. Western woolen manufacturers add testimony on sheep and taling costs.
The Pennysania Railroad equipment is recognized as the Standard of America, reflecting national acknowledgment of its design and safety benchmarks. Officials highlighted improved efficiency and alignments with industry guidelines, signaling strong adoption prospects across rail operations.
The first post office wireless ration in England opened today by Postmaster General Buxton. The Bolthead station on the Devonshire coast aims mainly at ship to sea communication. Bunton indicated similar stations would be placed across the United Kingdom.
The piece describes corpuscles in the blood called Little Soldiers whose mission is to fight germs. Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to strengthen these corpuscles through a proprietary blend of over 20 remedial agents and a decades-long proved effect, touting no substitute.
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