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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1908

Page

4

Second Japan Takes Fifth Place in Interesting Comparisons

Interesting comparisons by Clerk Pulsifer, of Senate Committee, place Germany and France behind the United States in a year’s coal bill. The total is 5,168,824 dollars. Armor costs less here than abroad.

Pulsifer Senate Committee Germany France United States

Great Navies of World Tonnage and Battleship Notes

A fragmented OCR passage discusses large naval tonnages, ships and battleships, with scattered figures and names. It references France and Britain, maintenance costs, vessel counts, and ongoing naval buildup, though the text is garbled and hard to parse. The piece appears to survey global fleets and funding implications for a期间 naval modernization.

GALLERS AT WHITE HOUSE MEETING LISTS OFFICIALS AND SENATORS

A roster from the White House meeting includes Attorney General Bonaparte Secretary Bacon and officials like Pinchot Melville and Crozier. Also listed are Senators Bacon Borah Knox Bourne Knowland Dwight Ellis Esch and Es of Oregon with Representatives from California New York and Oregon.

Gebaral Bonaparte Bacon Sword Pinchot Admiral Melvill John F. Nicholao James W. Wadsworth, Jr Joseph Wright BLACK William .R. Hill Victor G. Fiecher Gen. Crozier Col J. WH. Patterson Francis J. Henry Woodruff S. Bacon Georgia- Knox Pennsylvania Borah Idaho Bourne Oregon Representatives Knowland Califoraia Dwight New York Ellis Esch Wisconsin

Navy Vessels Costs and Coal Expenditures in the Last Year

The report items charges for battleships armored cruisers and other ships with totals for each vessel and class. It notes coal costs at 351,824,?35 for the year with 24,389 tons purchased at 6.18 per ton and details usage for lighting power heating and flushing aboard ships. It compares armor plate prices, United States versus Japan, and lists enlisted personnel numbers for major naval powers. It also states 44,400 US sailors with 3,369 native born and 4,254 naturalized sailors.

Connecticut Colorado St. Louis Concord Whipple Stockton Flushing United States Japan United Statian England Andrew Carnegie Marine Corps Great Britain Germany France United States Navy

Raven Play by George Hazelton Delights Annapolis Audience

George Hazelton’s The Raven, a new dramatic portrayal of Edgar Allan Poe, drew a large Annapolis crowd with Henry Ludlowe in the Poe role. Washington officials and many locals attended as the author observed the stage adaptation tracing Poe’s life from Richmond to Baltimore with dramatic tableaux and recited poetry.

George Hazelton Annapolis Washington Peat Annapols Kilgar Allan Pot Henry Ludluwe Poe Washington Lorke Hazelton Henry Helen Whitman Raven Ludlowe Ieee Baltimore

President to Avoid Personalities in Secret Service Message

President plans a Congress bound reply focusing on crime trends tied to Secret Service actions. He gathers data to argue increased crime follows the service’s temporary cutbacks and may propose merging Secret Service with related inspection units into a single national Bureau of Criminatery for efficiency.

Helwaidons Housevelt Congress Secret Service Senate

Treaty arbitration with Argentina signed by Root and Portela

Secretary Root yesterday signed an arbitration treaty with Argentine minister Senor Portela for settling disputes between the United States and Argentina. He also exchanged ratifications of the arbitration with Switzerland's minister Mr. Vogel.

Root Senor Portela Switzerland Mr. Vogel

Officers to Visit President in Special Dress Uniform

A Navy Department order by Secretary Newberry directs Navy and Marine officers on duty in Washington and others who wish to pay respects assemble in uniform at the Navy Department at 1 oclock January 1 and proceed to the White House.

Navy Department Newberry Navy Marine Corps Washington White House

Ryan quits 31 boards to focus on three firms

Thomas F. Ryan, the financier, resigns from 31 corporate boards, retaining roles only at Morton Trust Company, National Bank of Commerce, and American Tobacco Company. He cites doctor advice and a long policy of unloading responsibilities to protect health, aiming for leisure while preserving key holdings.

Doctora Tobacco Trust New York Thomas F. Ryan Morton Trust Company National Hark of Commerce American Tobacco Company Ryan Equitable Life Assurance Society Interborough Metropolitan Street Railway Lfe Mr. Ryan Ryan Haa The Commercial Trust Company of Philadelphia Continental Rubber Company of America Mercantile Trust Company of New York Seaboard Air Line Railway En Eeeinaaaaaiins

Quarantine Lifted for Michigan and Maryland Livestock

Secretary Wilson rescinds most of the foot and mouth disease quarantine for Michigan and Maryland after no infections are found outside Wayne and Oakland counties in Michigan and outside Baltimore and Carroll counties in Maryland. Interstate movement of fodder hides and skins is allowed with state consent, calf sheep and swine shipments restricted to certain Michigan counties, and ongoing destruction and disinfection of infected premises continues in the remaining zones.

Maryland Carroll Baltimore Bureau of Animal Industry Michigan

Democrats Indorse Plans for National Democrat League

Letters pour into 611 Fourteenth Street NW as the National Democrat League forms in this city. The group, led by L. G. Warfield and Col William C Litler, plans permanent Democratic clubs across precincts and a classified system to keep in touch. The aim is education and organization, not favoring any candidate, and the league will publish a weekly paper beginning January 2.

National Democratic League League L. G. Warfield William C Litler National Democrat Fourteenth Street Northwest United States Mada Bryan Warheld William Sulzer Raleigh Hotel

Venezuelan diplomat Pulido misidentified as prisoner

The State Department’s Venezuela advisory had wrongly said Senor Augusto F. Pulido, late charge d affaires in Washington, was jailed over plots against Vice President Gomez. Pulido, now in New York, has long served Venezuela as secretary of negotiation and as chargé d affaires, widely known and well connected in the city.

Senor Augusto F. Pulido Venezuele Washington I Pula State Department Venezuela Persident Gomez Senor Pulido New York City Rezation Cit

Liebig Company Beef Extract Promises Rich Flavor Trade Ad

The ad extols Liebig Extract of Beef as a delicious, rich beef flavor that enhances soups and gravies and invigorates. It contrasts with cheaper extracts, claiming no cutting of ingredients or adulterants to boost profit. Makers run their own farms and cattle.

Liebig Company Liebig

Certificate of the Electors for Indiana 1908

Official Department of State notice certifies the electors for President and Vice President in Indiana, chosen November 2, 1908. Signed by Secretary of State Elna Root, dated December 14, 1908, with the Great Seal affixed.

United States OF America Department of Congress Indiana Elna Root United States Department of State Washington Tum Root

ELECTORS CERTIFIED FOR INDIANA 1808 ELECTION

Indiana executive documents certify the appointment and canvass of electors for President and Vice President, detailing names of electors, commission dates, and meeting plans in Indianapolis. Includes governor Frank Branly and secretary Fred A. Sims signatures and declarative formalities.

John Coon Mina Ashe Louis J Hart Henry J. Herberg Charles L. Drake Edward V Stone James Decker Grover Mundy Alert L Neal Ham A. Oliphant Desach Dee Frank Ash Benjamin F Apbett L. Branham James Dru Elam B Leary Trancis DE Craig Matthew 3 McClarence United States Andana Indiana Chamber of House of Representatives Indianapolis Gouhy Bellot Sealy J Frank Branly State of Indiane Fhed A. Sims

Certificate of Election of Minnesota Electors 1908

Official document certifying the Minnesota electors chosen for president and vice president in the November 1908 election. It lists elector names including John Z. Blaine and James E. Sumption, their vote tallies, and confirmation by state and federal authorities. Also notes the legality of the canvass and the date of the seal affixed in Washington.

United States OF AM State of Idaho Board of Canassers Beate Dential Rica Edgar Wilson Snarkeo Hod Joho Bambi Arta Adalaon Crane Dona Rie Thames Galloway Morga D. Milig Ana L Manroe Jona T Lough Grace Herbert A Lee Daan Hamilton Jennie G Headley James Ving Henjamin Matra Aly Thomas R Danson Jadees pHetetore Frank R Gaeding the of Toledo Hégor Ykoon John Lamb Addiaon Ndt Idaho Daho Dune Et Boise United States of America F. R Goqding Robert Lansdon Sanitary HE Sanitary Grocery Co George (. Ober Board of Medical Supervisors

Maine electors final certification from 1908 recount

A scanned Imperial Age style certification records that electors for Maine were chosen on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1908. It lists electors by name and county, cites constitutional authority, and bears the seals and signatures of Secretary of State Elihu Root and Maine Governor Willard Trimble. The document notes the Maine results and the electors who will vote in March 1909.

Drarr Indiana Thall Hanly Adiong Auordane Petruary Weing United States of America Winfield T. Durbin Caleby, Denny Fardc Gardner John M. Prisinger David Ingle George H Falmer David S Brew Daniel Fraser Jacob Stimson Milton Kraus Thomas L. Creath Francis D Merritt Benjamin F. Corwin Edward B Presidenc States of America Herman Sher Chitteen Coward Henry Ashingtos Elihu Root Mane Parmant United States Willan T. Gobb Mains Charles H. Rendall Portland Cumberland Viegl R Connor Fairfeld Secket Benjamin F. Cleaves Biddeford York Luther Mantocks Boothbay Herter Lincoln Henry W. Sargent United Charles H. Rapdall Virgil R. Conor Benjamin F. Cleaver Futher Maddocka Hugh R. Chapin Jeremiah G. Shaw Jefferson M Swett Daring EL. Jograbem Horatio G. Foss Frederick W Joan Williams Carty Perry Percy F. Moree Fred A. Momterssey Sel Robert V. Hunter George W. Saunders Joseph True Ernest J. Bragdon William T. Buatis Samuel F. Emerson Lyman Gh Mesritt William H. Hots Andrew F. "Warren Tener Ames H. Gove Beajsmin R. York William de Merrit George T. Menerve Slag Po Curtiss W. T Core A. J Brown Department of Stats Idaho Elihu Root Sete United ‘Stes Department of State City of Washington Sealy Elihu Noot

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