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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
22
A fragmented 19th century style article argues for duty on coffee with a six cent tariff to aid island prosperity and national supply. It mentions planter interests, wages, laborers, and potential impacts on domestic needs, with geographic and organizational asides.
The fragmentary text reports progress on a canal project and mentions a Bishop and a major draft completion set for 1915. It references early stages, measurements, and planned milestones, indicating significant association with a public works effort and geographic scope.
A group of 42 flour milling firms led by Minneapolis interests filed a complaint yesterday with the Interstate Commerce Commission against the Great Northern Railway and 27 interstate cartels. They allege unreasonable and discriminatory rates for shipping flour from Minneapolis to the Atlantic seaboard, asserting Minnesota costs exceed those for Buffalo and Duluth routes. They seek a ruling to end what they call unjust favoritism toward eastern millers.
The tariff committee investigates steel combination links naming Henry Frick and John Fritz as potential witnesses. Graham presents woolen production data as the subcommittee drafts a bill for extra session, weighing antitrust concerns and possible summons.
A formal presentation marks a major gift to the Library of Congress. The 50x volumes cover nearly all branches of Chinese knowledge and resemble an encyclopedia. The set will be exhibited briefly and acknowledged by the U.S. president and State Department officials.
Announcement states the Prince de Beayn et de Chalais now residing in Baltimore will arrive in Washington on January 1 to serve temporarily as secretary of the French embassy. He will fill the vacancy left by the count de Chambrun who departed for Paris. Prime de Bearn will hold the position until a permanent successor is chosen.
A public discussion centers on international exchange between Europe America and Asia. The speaker insists the inquiry targets global price divergences in gold and silver standards, not reviving a prior issue, and defends a personal letter presented to Mr Frewen as separate from commission views. He notes the commission’s role is to gather information, not to dictate policy, while acknowledging the gold standard question remains unsettled.
The piece argues Oklahoma should safeguard its constitution against foreign or merged rail corporations by restricting charters to within state lines and requiring state control. It defends the state’s rights, critiques merger threats, and urges a constitutional amendment path via the next general election.
President Roosevelt faces strong labor backlash as Samuel Gompers refutes claims of disloyalty and vilification. The editorial charges the executive with misrepresentation, warns against class hatred, and urges Congress to resist executive overreach while defending unions and legal safeguards.
Republican representatives from New York in the Sixtieth Congress plan a dinner for Vice President-Elect James Schoolcraft Sherman at the Brookham on January 2. Expected to be attended by members and a notable list of officials and colleagues.
Pending the report of the experimental government commission appointed to consider the protest of French exports against the Agricultural Department ruling prohibiting import of peas from France. The French peas allegedly colored with copper salts may be admitted on the recommendation of the Secretary of Agriculture. Customs collectors will be authorized to permit such imports, effectively allowing the crop to enter next year.
Washington committees report a $75,000 guaranty fund for the inaugural, with updates boosting the total by about $12,000 from appeals. Plans include housing and feeding visitors, viewing stands, and a major inaugural ball, while committees push work toward a rapid finish before Congress convenes. The Historic Sites Committee names its members, and clubs from Philadelphia and Columbus announce their participation in the parade.
A planned bank bill will amend existing statutes rather than pursue a general revision. It seeks to correct defects in current law governing banking and will be introduced in Congress. The measure, backed by Comptroller of the Currency Murr, aims to strengthen provisions for examining national banks and to address issues raised by bankers and financial authorities.
A notice lists two limited partnerships formed: Maurer and Company in Paris with George H Maurer as general partner and Adaline Hover as special partner, continuing through December 19%. It also mentions a Washington Market Company stockholders meeting at Center Market, Washington DC, with secretary G W Wilkins announcing the December date and corporate powers to be exercised.
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