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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1909

Page

42

Mann Bill Repor ted Change At Panama Ported

The House adjourned for holidays after a short session as Mann and supporters push a report on the interstate commerce bill. The minority plan to file their report after Christmas, arguing the measure fits constitutional power while targeting white slavery and the traffic in women.

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Father dies rescuing child as burning home claims two others

A mother double left her two young children alone to answer a telephone. Upon returning she found their home ablaze. The father, Orville Allen, reentered to save the boys Grace aged 3 and 2, but he was severely burned and died. The younger child perished in the fire. spectators restrained the mother from reentering.

Washington Post Orville Enle James Allen Burnaville Aint Bavle

Congress Condensed Senate and House News Item

A scrambled Senate report notes confirmations of diplomatic nominations including Escon to Frazee, Ballinger controversy prompts calls for investigation, and a House probe into slave trade and canal reform debates. A broad summary covers committee actions, proposed appropriations, hearings schedule, and adjournment timing for the holidays.

Senate Robert Escon Frazee Mraldrich Ballinger Eadzor Bilt House Mama Tifa Somamitiee Sotergtate Qiaon BI Chammes Bultell Tueaday Jencary

Rep Bartholdt Seeks 5000 For Von Steuben Statue Replica

Representative Bartholdt of Missouri introduced in the House a bill for a 5000 appropriation to model a replica of the Baron von Steuben statue for presentation to Emperor William and the German nation. The plan follows prior gifts to France and Harvard and would honor Conrad Weiser. A separate bill by Focht of Pennsylvania proposes an Weiser monument shaft in Harrisburg. A 52,235 Department of Justice deficiency request covers fraud prosecutions and salaries for special attorneys in 1910.

Bartholdt Missouri Baron von Steuben William Lafayette Square Congress Hartholdt America France Paris Washington Lafayette Franklin de Freierick the Great War College Cnets Harvard University Conrad Wasser United States Focht Pennsylvania Capitol Farrisburg Pennsylvania German Society Department of Justice Foreign Council

Postal Inquiry Sparks Senate Fee Refund Proposals

Senators push resolutions to obtain information on fees from post office box and registration rentals between 1861 and 1877. Postmasters allegedly diverted these fees to the Treasury, prompting calls for a refund omnibus measure. Debate centers on potential funds involved and partisan concerns over Treasury access. Senate committee assignments announced including Aldrich report and McCumber to public lands, Crawford to agriculture and forestry.

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Plan to resign at Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Sources say Oscar G Murrey will resign as B&O president and two vice presidents, George F Randolph and George L Potter, will also resign. Randolph allegedly aligned with Murray and Potter represents Pennsylvania interests. all resignations tied to Murrey's departure and broader leadership changes.

Randolph Potter New York Oscar G Murrey Baltimore and Ohio Railroad George F Randolph George L Pottter Murray Tetls Pennsylvanis Baltimore Ohio

Boscobel House on the James Destoyed by Fire

Boscobel on the James River near Richmond was burned yesterday while the Moulton family shopped in Richmond for Christmas. The house valued at $5,000 and its furniture including Mrs Moulton’s jewels were destroyed. E A Saunderer of this city owns the property. The fire is thought to have started from a defective flue.

Richmond

Railway Commission Seeks Greater Power to Regulate Rates

The annual report to Congress urges broader federal control over railway capitalization and authority to set through routes and joint rates. It notes a heavier workload, calls for physical valuation of interstate railways, and warns current estimates of reproduction costs exceed prior figures, with urgent need for binding valuation to defend rate cases.

Congnéas Inter Afte Commerce Commission Lawee Pga Com Tiost Importany Chahges Agen Imber Pacific Coast

The Holy Land Distinguishing Jerusalem Today

An account of Jerusalem's dirt, disease, and poverty contrasted with holy sites as pilgrims tour the city. Descriptions of the Via Dolorosa, Ecce Homo arch, Temple foundations, and district life recount the contrasts between ancient reverence and modern decay, noting poverty among Jews and the presence of an American pilgrim colony outside the walls.

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Jury Finds For Railroad In Fatal Alexanda Case

A Alexandria County jury ruled for Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad in the Mare v. Weather case seeking 1000 damages over the death of Charles Birch. The trial, stretching two days, centered on Birch crossing tracks at Lynhurst Va and whether the train sped or Birch was negligent. Judge Thornton directed the verdict for the defendant if Birch was contributory negligent. Attorneys Crandal Mackey for the plaintiff and Wilton J Lambert and CP Meal for the railroad argued the details.

William W Marevey Great Falls and Old Dominion Railroad Charles Birch Dudge JB T Thornton Alexandria County Birch Lynhurst Washington Wras Plainte Crandal Mackey Wilton J Lambert CP Meal Virginia

Hope of work vanishes as tin plate mills dismantled near Wheeling

Four to five thousand workers protest the dismantling of the Aetna Standara tin plate plant by the American Sheut and Tin Plate Company, begun after July strikes. Generators and lathes moved to freight cars threaten jobs in Bridgeport and Marting Ferry, with about 4,900 strikers watching near Wheeling as the plant reopens elsewhere. Ex Sheriff Earnshaw dies aged 85 in Washington County after a heart ailment.

Wheeling Washington Post W- Ve Bridgeport Marting Ferry Ohio Aetna- Standara American Sheut and ‘Tin Plate Company Aqtna Clemantligg Martina Gary Tina Trues Ly Little “Union Earnshaw Washington Joe WoMam Aba Washington County Lutheran Church United Commercial Travelers of America Frank Hart Baltimore

Report confirms South Africa appoints Smeter as governor general

The United South Africa government today officially confirms the appointment of Smeter to the post of governor general. The announcement follows months of discussion about the home affairs portfolio and broader governance.

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No Protest Against Bacon Confirmed as Ambassador to France

The Senate swiftly confirmed Robert Bacon for ambassador to France after key allies Aldrich and Root persuaded rivals. Senator Cranford proposed a campaign expense filing law covering electors and candidates for Congress, while Johnston sought to shift Congress start to the first Monday in January after elections. The chamber adjourned for holidays to January 4.

Aldrich Root Mc Aldrich Robert Bacon France New Yorker Rhode Islander Senate Bacon House of Representatives Secretary of State South Dakota Congress

UNITED FOR STATEHOOD ARIZONA GOV REPORTS UNITY

Governor Sloan reports Arizona as united in seeking statehood and expects admission by Congress. He cites recent platforms and Senate support, noting ten states precedent and calls for fair treatment. The territory’s population exceeds 209000 with prosperous year and mine output growth.

Arizona Gov Sloan Secretary of the Interior Prevent Congress House of Representatives Senate Congress Gor Sloan

Aldrich Submits Monetary Report and Nominations

Senator Aldrich yesterday submitted a statistical monetary commission report to the Senate covering banks and trust companies. The document largely reiterates previously public data. The President also sent nominations to the Senate: Howard Bohner of South Dakota for Interior Department auditor and Charles H West of Mississippi for the Mississippi River Commission.

Aldrich Senate Stativtica Banka and Trust Companies Commission Howard Bhoher South Dakota Interior Department Charles H West Greensile Miss

Fortify Cape Henry Entrance Urged in Norfolk Visit

Norfolk groups propose inviting Virginia and Maryland delegation to inspect the Chesapeake Bay entrance at Cape Henry. They plan dinners and a tour to persuade Congress and War Department officials of the need to fortify the harbor entrance for national defense.

Norfolk Bay Entrance

Pape's Diuretic Promises Quick Backache Relief

Uproarious claims tout Pape's Diuretic as the sole remedy for kidney, bladder and rheumatic symptoms. It asserts rapid cleansing and healing effects, urging immediate use and labeling the product universally available through druggists and merchants.

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