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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
4
A proposed license election seeks voter approval on prohibition related measures in Washington. The plan outlines who may vote, details balloting hours, and emphasizes enforcement actions, with commissioners empowered to enforce the act during the election.
Fragmented OCR text describes a shift from wooden to concrete ties on Italian railways. It mentions costs, guidance from authorities, and plans affecting rail infrastructure. The readable portion highlights a focus on modernization and logistics, with some garbled names and figures.
The fragmentary letter describes fear of physical grabbing and ongoing nervous tension. It mentions Postum coffee, a breakfast routine, and a sense of dread throughout the day. Names and places are garbled, but the writer notes attempts to cope and recalls a past anxiety episode.
The annual report to the House from Commissioner Lawrence O Murray of the Freedmen's Savings and Trust Company urges passage of a Senate-approved bill to reimburse depositors up to the outstanding balance. The firm had 6112 depositors with $2939.82 in deposits. $173146802 has been paid. Last year stock receipts were 280, with a December 1997 on-hand balance of $6903 and last-year disbursements of $2820, including $1686 in dividends, leaving a cash balance of $312098.
A bill in the House, led by Representative Smith, seeks use of the Pension Office for the Taft Inaugural Ball next March, with Senate action by Senator Gallinger. Citizens press for permission given past precedent, while some lawmakers caution about erecting a new facility and state the need for a suitable Washington venue.
A group seeks incorporation as the Imperial Palace Dramatic Order with fraternal and charitable aims. Representative Ashwarte of Johnie presents the charter petition, noting the corporation will operate in Columbia and other states, and will not engage in business for profit.
The article argues against Bourne's nomination, detailing opposition from Young who is described as neither Republican nor city resident. It notes pressure against confirming Yeung, mentions Sen Burn, and cites Teapot, Oren, and Taft as referenced figures. The piece portrays factional resistance, city politics, and potential delays tied to postmaster appointments.
Members of the Foyase committee prepare to pare down measures as a new session opens. The draft includes a patterned model, with speakers noting possible testimony from Nicholas Lengwarth and others on international aid and embassy posts. The Senate committee will review proposals touching consular buildings, allocations, and a Hawaii Islands plan as part of broader legislative spending concerns.
The court considers the value of property for a large printing site, with the main building assessed as worth $7,000 to $8,000 and total property value around $35,000. Witnesses Louis Emmart, Thomas II Mitton, and Woo Pierce testified for lumber yard owners, stating building value between $7,000 and $8,000.
The Secretary of the Interior under President Roosevelt withdraws public lands in Wyoming Idaho and Utah from entry selection and location due to suspected phosphate deposits. The US Geological Survey supplied the land list for a preliminary examination. Further work will classify lands and restore to agricultural entry portions with no phosphate.
A January and July meeting schedule is proposed for the seven district bank examiners to promote efficiency and consistency. The plan calls for confidential reports to the Comptroller of the Currency and enhanced sharing of information about credit lines and reserve bank loans to improve examiner awareness and supervisory accuracy.
A fragmented listing of Episcopal, Presbyterian, Congregational, Unitarian, Christian Science, Evangelical Christian Science, Seventh Day Adventist, and Methodist notices details service times, morning prayers, sermons, and events. Names of churches and pastors appear with locations and tentative schedules, reflecting a broad, period church announcements page.
A damaged notice describes a political move toward contracting and petitions for a majority, with references to a Ne Wstii and local officials. It mentions a case involving Andrean, a shooting incident, and subsequent legal action as a woman suffers injuries.
Community notices report a Sunday talk on mental suggestion at The Farragut car Ith and 14S Apt WW. The event is linked to secular leagues addressing immortality and healing themes, with references to church affiliations and local listings.
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