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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1909
Page
20
General Bell asks for press help to shape proposed wartime laws limiting military disclosures. A letter to the National Press Club outlines aims to enlist correspondents, editors, and publishers across the United States to support or oppose a national law regulating wartime publication and safeguard military information.
Monty Brelaski testifies for reform, detailing poolrooms and handbooks in New York and other cities. He argues telegraph and telephone transmissions of racing odds fuel gambling, urging federal action to outlaw such transmission and curb bookmaker operations nationwide. Senator Nelson and others weigh constitutional limits and practical enforcement.
The record notes House actions on appropriations for river Mississippi improvements and a District of Columbia provision. It mentions Senate debate on press rights for war correspondents and reciprocal official status. A reader is urged to mobilize opinions for a general draft discussion. Signed J F Bell.
A House floor document by Representative Shadleford of Missouri disappeared after being placed in the speaker’s basket. The resolution aimed to form a five member committee to probe the St Louis sub treasury shortage and the conduct of the in charge officials. A search failed to locate the missing paper as lawmakers moved to other measures including a semicentennial Emancipation Proclamation celebration and a central bank proposal.
The piece extols Stuart Dyspepsia Tablets as a gentle, effective cure for dyspepsia, claiming they aid digestion and soothe the stomach without harsh effects. It cites Pasteur and claims forty thousand physicians use them, urging readers to send name and address for a free trial package from The Stuart Company.
Chinese minister Wu Ting tang addressed University of Pennsylvania students and spoke at the American Academy of Political and Social Sciences on The Significance of the Awakening of China. He noted China’s age, history of isolation, and attributed national resilience to non interference with others. He praised U S policy and said Chinese exclusion will be settled as understanding grows.
A schooner May Brown wrecked off Pea Patch Island Wilmington Del. December 14 report details the rescue of three crew members from the Delaware River during a violent storm. The dredge Delaware aided by dredging a new channel to float the stranded vessel and rescue the crew as the Plat went aground nearby.
Marshall county political maneuvering centers on federal patronage as Doyle of Moundsville is chosen to be United States marshal for the Northern District of West Virginia succeeding Miott. Pressure from Wheeling Republicans plus prior endorsements by Roy Waugh and other officials shape the slate and provoke reactions among Ellott’s friends and West Virginia Republicans.
Ottawa reports Finance Minister Fielding says Canada’s budget statement shows anxiety about US friction is unfounded. He notes President Taft’s Congress address signals a desire to maintain close US Canada relations and a continuation of friendly ties between the nations.
President Taft argues highway policy is mainly a state matter and national aid should be limited. He outlines ideas for a system of state roads and national highways linking capitals, with road building run on business lines and federal prisoners used for construction. He cautions farmers may not be fully engaged and emphasizes education as key to good roads.
The piece explains oats as the world's leading grain by yield, surpassing corn and wheat. It notes Europe and North America dominate oats production, with oats feeding millions, and highlights Canadian oats strength, disease factors, and the potential to boost U S yields through seed selection and new varieties.
The report that William O Thompson president of Ohio State University would replace James Wilson as Secretary of Agriculture is denied by Thompson and by officials. Thompson, in New Haven to attend Yale Corporation meetings, says he has heard nothing about any resignation or succession. President Taft is in New Haven and no indication of Wilson resigning has been observed.
Norfolk December 14 A court of inquiry named by Admiral Schroeder toRx responsibility for the recent collision between the battleships Nebraska and Georgia during drills at Southern drill grounds completed its findings and sent them to Washington The rest detained at Hampton Roads by yesterday's storm returned to the drill grounds led by the Rhode Island The Nebraska sailed for New York this afternoon and will have Christmas leave.
The memorandum lists numerous officer movements and duty changes, including Capt John Gilmore Jr and Capt Albert Thompen Jr receiving ten day rest and relief from recruiting duties, Lieut Leo Gannemilley returning, and multiple transfers within infantry, cavalry, and artillery units. It notes medical corps reassignments, a discharge, and construction duty shifts at Fort Niagara and Fort Bayard, with several officers detailed to report or move to new commands.
Orders to naval officers assign duty at Philadelphia navy yard and other yards while movements of vessels are listed with ships bound for Key Reef and Shanghai detaching from Arcade. Capt Franklin pleads guilty to embezzlement and is released on bail after sentencing at Atlanta federal court.
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