Dr Wu on longevity sails for Europe with diet claims
Dr Wu Tingfang, the retiring Chinese minister to Washington, sailed on the Lusitania for Europe promising longevity from pure food and thought. He said he might visit New York again in 188 years, traveling as a missionary and not a diplomat, while sharing views on vegetarian meals and the suffrage question.
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Pinchot Forecasts Food Shortage and Farming Reform
Gifford Pinchot urged Congress and state legislatures to overhaul Central West farming practices to curb rising living costs and food imports. Sir Horace Plunkett backed his critique, criticizing land speculation and calling for farmer cooperation and modernized agriculture in the United States. The discussion touched on Canada Britain relations and Dr Wu’s diplomacy, noting shifts in international perspectives and economic concerns.
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Taft pushed conservation bills to control water power and lands
President Taft and Secretary Ballinger push a broad conservation program. Legislation would classify lands along streams for government control of water power and irrigation, require easements, curb monopolies, inspect company books, and open mineral lands under strict regulation. Also outlines timber and mineral land reforms and surveys for unpatented railroad grants.
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White House Callers Named For December 2 Session
A list of attendees includes Curtis of Kanwe Bexatop, Idres of Washington, Cullom and Gamble among senators, Moore of Utah, Bryetow of Kansas, Martin and Humphrey of South Dakota and Washington, Fray of Montana, Dwight of New York, Wool s of Tome, Bingham of Pennsylvania, Bartholdt of Mississippi, Enrique C. Creel special envoy from Mexico, A. Hoe of Eastroad Brotherhood, William L. Ward national committee man for New York, Sidvey Birber of Washington, and Bishop Alwhed Harding of Washington.
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Mexico
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Joint Congressional Committees Planned Over Ballinger Pinchot Affair
Senator Jones and Representative Humphrey of Washington announced introduction of Senate and House resolutions to form joint committees to probe the Ballinger Pinchot controversy. The measures may be acted on January 6 and are expected to pass quickly, with the committees to begin work promptly. The size of the panel was not yet fixed, possibly eleven to fifteen members from both chambers. In a separate item, Northampton physician Dr Alfred H Hoadisy died from blood poisoning after a cut on his thumb December 19 while dressing a patient’s wound. he was 42.
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The Genuine California Fig Syrup Co. Remedy
TheCalifornia Fig Syrup Co presents Syrup of Figs and Bloor of Senna with pure medicinal plant principles. Only the genuine product bears the full name on the front of the package. Spot imitations should be declined or returned.
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French High Tariff Wins in Chamber of Deputies
Paris December 2 The chamber passed the tariff bill by 8 to 4 after a prolonged debate. The victory aids High Protectionists and the tariff commission which pressed for it. Government intervention is expected to modify schedules and push arbitration in future treaties. The act likely begins in March 1910, though adoption may come later.
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Wireless Mal de Mer Tests Warn of Sea Sickness Limits
WIRELESS MAL DE MER reports that the new wireless gear on cruisers Salem and Birmingham failed under storm and sea sickness while testing 1600 miles apart from each other and 1000 miles from Brant Rock station. Despite waves and tempest, some links held to Brant Rock but serious interruptions occurred.
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Wireless for the Pacific plan outlined by British reps
Representatives of the British admiralty Australia New Zealand and Fiji Islands announced the conference results on a Pacific wireless system. The plan calls for high power stations at Sydney Doubtless Bay New Zealand Suva and Ocean Inland with medium power stations in the New Hebrides and Solomon Islands under British government control.
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Interstate Commerce Commission Rules Hardwood Freight Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that a rate found unreason able in one Mississippi River to Pacific route is unrea sonable for all similar points in the territory. In the Standard Hardwood Lumber Co v Southern Pacific case the 8 cent per 100 pounds rate was deemed prima facie evidence of unreasonableness across all comparable routes, applying the 76 cent rate to similar points under comparable traffic and conditions.
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Railroads Must Refund Unreasonable Carload Charges
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered reparations on eighteen carloads of newspapers from Grand Mere Quebec to San Francisco in the HR Widar case against Canadian Northern Quebec Railroad. It held that excessive charges must be repaid even if a cheaper route existed, stating the lawful 90 cents per 100 pounds on the carload was excessive and future rates should not exceed 70 cents per 200 pounds.
Shober Sworn In as Interior Department Auditor
North Dakotan Howard Shober was sworn in as an Interior Department auditor appointed by the President on December 22. The oath was given at noon in the Treasury Department appointment division by chief James N Fitzpatrick. Shober, moving his family to the city this week, succeeds Robert S Person of North Dakota who long held the post.
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Col Roosevelt At Katwe Expedition Report
A Telegram from Kampala on December 29 says Col Roosevelt and party camped Monday night at Katwe with four male hunters and scientists. The expedition has covered 54 miles since leaving the area, aiming for Kisingo. The group includes 300 porters, 10 tents, bearers, grooms, cooks, and support staff. all members are reported well.
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Texas disagrees with Taft on whisky standards
Texas dairy and food commissioner Dr Abbott says Texas will not be bound by Taft's ruling defining legal whisky after analyzing samples. He states the whisky does not meet pure food law requirements and a quantity has been seized. A conference with the governor and commissioner has been requested by a rectifier representative.
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Military Assignments and Personnel Movements
AEMY ORDERS Laaver of absence Firat Liewt Dimsan stifot Eighth cavalry extended Greeduya Firat Lieut Willam 2 W Meckloug Eleventh cavalry extended two days fol Robert K Rvany Twenty eighth infantry to Chicago and report January to department of the lakes. Four visits per month to New York City and West Haven NJ. Two visits during the quarter to Uynn Mascamo and to Batylo Aeo. Lieut Wiliam W Rodale Second Infantry relieved from treatment at Walter Reed General Hospital District of Columbia Capt Frank Hawking Twenty ninth Infantry detailed for general recruiting service at Fort Blows.
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Movements and Duty Changes for Naval Officers and Vessels
Orders assign Capt F OA Bailey to inspect machinery on the Atlantic coast and note duties for Capt JW Petry and Lieutenants JH Combs OW Keacee F Rorschach. Paymaster and staff moves include GP Shamer and MC Ghirler to duties at Navy Yard Boston and Montgomery. Vessels arrive or sail: Dolphin at Guantanamo Bay, Sailes from Norfolk to Newport News, and ships en route to Manila and Whang.
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