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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1908

Page

4

Favor Sliding Duties Germany Seeks Advantage

The article outlines tariff discussions in the Ways and Means Committee aiming to set maximum and minimum duties. It notes potential benefits for Great Britain and other nations, daily hearings, correspondence, and expected outcomes for a tariff revision before Congress in March.

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Army officers admonished for misconduct in public procurement case

Yesterday a court of inquiry censured Army officers for breaches in contract procedures involving public property. The action, led by senior staff, cited willful disregard of established rules and improper conduct by officers including Captain Charles and others in the Seventh Infantry. The findings demand disciplinary measures and emphasize accountability in procurement duties.

Eithier Curtemartin Wayne Charles Arkhart Sepond

Middy to Retain Sight After Naval Accident

A naval surgeon reports a midshipman will retain sight in his right eye after a coastwise accident. The left eye suffered serious damage but the patient is improving as the medical team administers care at the naval hospital.

Navy Ferny Sam Naval Teapital

Brave Naval Cook Commended After Gallantry at Sea

A naval cook, Carmichael, is commended for gallantry after aiding fellow sailors during a perilous sinking near Newport, Wales. The commendation comes from the Navy Department, noting his swift actions saved lives at sea on December 7.

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March Inauguration Parade Draws Early Applications

The Minneapolis Flambeau Club plans a dramatic night drill on the White Lot and 42 members will attend with officers. Delegations from Georgia and New Jersey announce large contingents for the inauguration, while a fireworks committee prepares an aerial display at Willard with no rockets. Subscriptions to the inaugural fund are ahead of prior years as committees organize souvenirs and reviewing stands.

Morgan Ich Minneapolis Flambeau Association Mvin Washington Éady Thy Ling Nese National Capital Minneapilis Republican Flambeau Club Minneapolis Clark Grier Georgia Taft Clay Shape Wa Grier Repubican Party South Arlegstion James C. Calvert Union County Re~publican Committee Elisabeth N. J New Willard Cana HW. Rudelon Als T. D. J. Fuller Fuller Sonveni Stelley Mitton SE Ailes Harry Bingham W. F E. Williams

Wiley Safe in Office Rumor Denied by White House

The White House and Secretary Lueb denied a report that Dr. H W Wiley would resign or be removed over a feud with the President. The claim blamed disgruntled sugar and drug interests for opposing Wiley’s published findings on benzoate of soda and lemon juice issues. Wiley called the rumor entirely false and said his department’s stance remains unchanged about allowing benzoate of soda under earlier restrictions.

H. W. Wiley Department of Agriculture White House Lueb Luoeb Dr. Wiley Lemuonte Trajan Board of Referees Loch Harvey W. Wiley Bureau of Chemistry Post United States Wiley Trecently Louisiana Tl. W. Wiley United States Department of Agriculture C. B. Moore Louisiana Sugar Planters’ Association J. ©. Murphy Sugar Exchange N. W. Taussig National Sugar Renners’ Association Wilays

Army Officers Win Prizes at Military Service Institution

The Military Service Institution of the United States awarded prizes for 1908 essays. Maj Charles I Mason won the Seamen first prize of 100 dollars for a paper on The Medical Department of the United States Army. Brig Gen Thomas M Anderson received 50 dollars for Universal Military Service. For 1909 a gold medal 100 dollars and membership and a silver medal 50 dollars were offered for essays on What Military Training and Education Should Be Required in Educational Institutions of All Grades and What Legal Exaction of Military Service on the Path of the Government Is Wise and Compatible With Our Institutions.

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Fire damages Austro Hungarian embassy building

Fire swept yesterday through the Austro Hungarian embassy at 1308 Eighteenth Street Northwest causing scorched woodwork and a damaged lace curtain before firefighters arrived. An attaché and servants noticed the blaze and raised alarm. Estimated damage placed at about 100 dollars.

Emiasay Eighteenth ‘Street

Nervous system tonic touts Dr Miles Nervine

MEG, GO, THORNBURG, North Baltimore, Onlo. Claims grip weakened stomach and nerves, noting recovery after using Dr Miles Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills. Ends with money back guarantee if first bottle fails to benefit.

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Final canvass of New York electors 1908 archive copy

Special notice documents the official canvass and certificate of determination by New York State electors for President and Vice President, listing names of electors, vote totals, and attestations by Secretary of State. Includes seal and signatures, dated Albany December 24, 1908, under Charles Hughes and related officials.

United States OF America Act of Congresa New York Elihu Root United States Department of Srata Washington Blihu Root State OF Dave United Nob York Charen He. Duell Frantlin Q. Brown G. Witkner Otis H. Cutler Leander B. Faber Eugene Val Loan Stephen J. Burrows Alba ML Tae Almel Reed Lateon Louis L Waldman Harmon W. Cropsey Henry H. Huntington Samuel 8. Voshell George Frederick Bayle Charles Asa Gallup William Cary Sanger Deme B. Wike Daniel M. Rawardd Oslora B. Martin Herman L. Schrad George J Martin Sternthal Pharcellus V. Crittenden Fels M. Warburg Arthur Amory Houghton Henry Johoeten George W. Whiteherd Leopold Stern John D. Kerr Ambrose 0 Neal William F. Wendi Louis Butvératein Juilos Lincoln Frank K. Bowers Albany Charles Hughes Joan Whalen State of New York Charles H. Dual John G. Wichner Jaander BH. Faber Almer Reed Uataon Tarmon W. Cropsey Samuel Vowhet Gimchen Devuy Isaac H. Cary George S. Uusoh Charles B Adler Mermar L. Schrader George J. Benbury Martin Staintial Felix M. Warburg Henry &. Jonnaton Ambrose ’. Nea Louis Biwerstein Franklin Q. Town Otis H. Cuter Ava Tnee Hugene van Loan Alba M. Ide Waldman Henry B. Huntington George Frederick Rawle Asa William Gary Sanger James B. Wise Tranler M. Hdwants Cobora Martin Allen Laur George W. Whitehead John AD. Kamman William J. Wend Juliuz Lincoln Nathan Straus Willian M. Fitzpatrick Perry Belmont Joseph A. Bid Samuel Gordon Atx Rudolph Rainer, Jr Willa J. Bolger James Shevlin Francis D. Thome Eugene Lamb Richarda, Jr Rossa M. Morasco Thomas M. Mulry Martin J White Joseph FP. Nay Eixty Ward C. Sheehy Marcia Mager John D. Crimmins George W. Lott Henéz Crohean Seymour van Sentvoord William Gorham Rice Olivert A. Jackson Augustus Kellogg John B. Riley Augustus Keadinger Charles J. Fiecon Luke Meferirs Argue Jacob Schwab Gmariés McLouth Rewher Thaliana Tee Sxarian ‘Tattle Hobert Maxwell Albert J Géyor Georges C.leither Bert A. Flags Arthur Eristane Alfred J. Boulton Charles C Walter Odile Alexander Cs Riedal Patrick D. Rigtdan Falward Miehling William N. Avory Benjamin Reasn Tee Artisi Largy

Wealthy names and large sums listed in unifying ledger

A lengthy OCR ledgers many individuals with earnings or inheritances, detailing payments of thirty-eight thousand to many, plus varied amounts from two to twenty-two thousand several hundred. Names such as Jacob W. Block and Albon M. Sperry appear amid sums, with patterns of payments and possessions across multiple persons and locales.

Ee & Haraods Ahvem Etzhry Saeed Auuldleton Charles Zaahrian James “A Albon M. Sperry Janette John L. Bindsay Rederick W. Heymer Sherman Jeroism Samenee Thomas Megale Kaneiy Alesander Jonas Thomas J. Lewis Clinton H. Parca William ‘W. Arndnd Bill Spindles H.R. Hunt Meier London Gayloed Wilshire P. Fl. Donchue William F. Bhret Tt. Rochow William Karlin J.C. Front A. B. de Dmilt Edger Igerton Curt’ Classen Joseph Winkler D. A. Nell Andrew Stephin Bacher Louis Bolz Henry Arndt Gustave Dressler Otto Grauealke Christian Meyer Victor Ruhr Aaron Katz Charles Moder Gaarles . Walch Fred B. Conde Henry BD. Bishop John McKee John Berry Coleriage A. Hart Preston E. Terry Sonn Wallace Moore George H. Warwick Harry W. Dursman Charles’ Manterra William H. Craver Robert EB. Neldig James H. Laird Francia A. Conlon Arthur M. Meyer Wiliam W. Smith Adam V. Myera William K. Passage Stephen A.terrell Perry B. Gordon Franklin D. Wallacs Harlow Skeel Frederick L. Kelloxy Gilbert ME. Doolittle Levi Hoag Fred L. Ryan Venjacia C. Montgomery Merritt C. Utley Charles H. Schalefield Remy Ward Als Leland K. Manning Walter T. Bilas Wm] A. Anderson Neon Aker Erwin A. Archer Ratna Raver Berthard Beuml George S. Hussey Joseph Condon Charles. Chawtard Kilmer Land Florian Machauet Louis H. Millar Koula Neuman Ernest ‘Neden Adgiah Orange Joseph Otto Plxty-Elght Rank ‘Pletkett Lion Plioyt Fteweilberg Charles A. Kuby Pana Hunred Oinkis Morita Schreipér Paul Fante Schultz Enasles C.F. Wclieerd Ain Merriueni George George Latsrty W. Brown Fes Hickey Recelend Hervick Uelved H. Tat Brida Mask D. Armstrong

State of New York electors certification 1908

Official record from Albany dated December 16 1908 certifies votes for presidential electors. Lists named electors and officers involved, including Whalen secretary of state Glynn comptroller, Hauser treasurer, and state engineer. Also notes transcript accuracy and meeting notices for Capital Traction Company and inaugural preparations in Washington DC.

Frank E. Passoano Mathew Lecaner Joseph Orme Justus Hamat Debe Halt Albany Whalen Stat Martin Hglynn Gomptrolier Lait Kene Jaw York In Certity Secretary of State Cme New York Ae Wo Tremerer Engineen and Aurveror Yard Win Yates Charles H. Duer Franklin Brown John G. Wickser Ota H. Cutler Leander Faber Seugane van Tren Stephen J. Burrows Almet Revd Latuoo Louige Waldman Harmon W. Cropsty Mery Huntington Samuel & Yosnet George Frewerica Bayle Charles Asa Gallup Sceat HL Cart William Cary Hanger George Husch James B. Wise Adler Daniel M. Edrards jEressien Unitertates Atche Lith Martin H. Glynn Jive Hauser PR Uant Capital Traction Company Washington Polig EL. i Crampton Merchan‘s and Mechanics Sartoga Bank Weller, Carman National Bank OF Washingto Washington, D. C Larkins B Sanitary Grocery Co Bs High McGill & Wallace

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