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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1909
Page
9
Tennessee jurist Horace Lurton faces Senate scrutiny for Supreme Court seat amid votes and opposition over antitrust rulings. Article notes Lurton’s decisions on the Sherman Act and two major trusts, plus Taft administration concerns and potential impact on labor protections.
The article surveys Justice Lurton's handling of antitrust issues, focusing on Continental Wall Paper Co. v Voight & Sons and related cases. It notes findings favoring free commerce, critiques of output control schemes, and debates on judicial restraint versus legislative aims, with references to Park & Son and railway safety rulings involving Lurton and Taft.
Government to provide a lavish Christmas dinner for all 17000 Atlantic Fleet sailors. Navy plans large port feasts with turkey, cranberries, pie, ice cream, fruit and coffee to boost morale after last year's loss of the Republic. Army meals will be served at garrisons and ships with similar fare.
Corry M Stadden reports from Washington on the contested view of Dr Jose Madriz as a potential successor to Zelaya. The piece cites court votes, personal responsibility claims, and U S Senate actions as it covers the political tension, alleged subservience fears, and upcoming confirmations amid holiday recess.
Reports from Corinto and Managua describe Zelaya’s ouster as a farce to justify Estrada’s foes. Carvajal y Rosas, Mexican minister to Nicaragua, aided pro Mexican policies and Camada’s advisers during the rebellion. U.S. gunboat Eagle moved to Bluefields to protect consular property amid tensions. Estrada opposition grows as Madriz’s election appears unlikely.
The corporation tax faces constitutional challenges and debate in Congress. Analysts warn burden may shift to the public through higher costs, while opponents cite past tax cases and the 1895 Pollock decision. Proponents argue it targets corporate profits, with enduring uncertainty about legality and revenue outcomes.
Mrs Mary MacDonald and her seven year old son Seth were overcome by carbon monoxide at 4007 Thirteenth Street NW while trying to revive Seth after he lost consciousness. A physician treated them, restoring Seth after an hour and reviving the mother who crawled to the door for help. Neighbors noted the odor and identified the cause as a lighted gas ring in the kitchen adjoining the dining room.
Guards at Leavenworth face a new duty as fire risk prompts an order from Federal prison official to confiscate matches. Convicts allegedly tried to light a pipe fire, so guards are instructed to carry small stephol lamps to provide inmates with pipes while preventing flame. Guards grumble over role shift.
London December reports two communications from Jerome E Jerome addressing Marlow workers. He argues that if Lords regain finance power liberals cannot win office again due to annual election costs borne by conservatives. Blatchford warns of the German peril pushing for navy funding and universal military training, expansion of secret service, and taxation of manufactured imports.
Charities and orphanage officials in Washington urge adopting destitute infants as Christmas gifts. They emphasize the value of a home over material gifts, noting 1 base of 12 children aged 3 to 15 in care and two babies already claimed by hopeful couples this year. Maj Smiley of the Salvation Army operates a nursery aiding foster parents.
The article notes a dramatic rise in toy imports with Santa like figures forecasting larger lists. It cites at least 7 500 000 dollars worth of toys imported this year versus 1 929 837 last year and reports a 64 percent jump in Nuremberg makers’ shipments to the United States during September and October.
President Taft led a three man party including Brig Gen Clarence Edwards and Capt Archibald Wyatt on a three mile tour of Washington from the White House to the Capitol and back. The outing followed a funeral in Watertown for Mrs Horace Taft. The casual group drew little attention until near Ninth Street where caps came off and a few pedestrians recognized the President. The trip ended at the White House as church attendance was missed due to the late departure.
A long list of Southern Railway officials and guests attended a traditional possum dinner hosted by Uncle Phil Anthony at his home on Twentieth Street North. The event featured Southern fashion dishes with stories of past life, followed by a Christmas money presentation to the elderly hosts.
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