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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
5
A Garfield era overhaul seeks to end hand copying and slow internal processes. The plan targets executive divisions in the Interior Department, abolishing term limits and cutting bureaus to speed up patent issues and government work.
Ambiguous OCR fragment mentions a French ambassador and western context with scattered names and numbers. Contains garbled words and lacks coherent events or clear entities to confirm a proper news item.
Dr Dommador Gomez, a noted Philippine agitator and former official, is unseated after a contested race for a seat in the Assembly. The dispute centers on residency and citizenship claims, with Justo Tukhan absorbing the contested seat.
The Treasury Secretary balks at funding extra assistants as Reynolds presses the House Appropriations Committee. The piece recounts tense testimony about supporting more staff for the Treasury and related foreign trade duties, while debates over tariffs and budget priorities unfold amid political maneuvering.
Fragmented OCR records discuss a treaty arbitration issue between France and the United States, detailing the roles of diplomats and the push for an arbiter panel. The note references the 1804 negotiations, the need for specifying powers of arbitrators, and the aim to avoid entangling alliances while addressing maritime disputes and neutral powers.
Prominent citizens from across the anthracite region gathered for a public meeting under the Wyoming Valley Historical and Geological Society to pay tribute to the hundredth anniversary of the discovery and bring of anthracite coal. The event honored the scientist who conducted the experiment regarded as the founder of the anthracite coal business.
Civil Service Commissioner argues enough eligibles exist on registers to fill the census force and that the census must have no partisan color. He cites concerns over waste, demoralization of the force, accuracy, and public confidence, urging fairness and merit in hiring.
A report notes pressure after a Supreme Court ruling affecting the American Federation of Labor and a boycott plan. Officials say labor and management groups may face suits under the Sherman Act if boycott actions continue, with questions about government enforcement and potential prosecutions.
A lengthy 19th century style roster details officers and civilians in counting and examining boards at Fort Leavenworth. It lists captains lieutenants and second lieutenants from various infantry units with names such as Davis, Davis, Patterson, and Hobbs. The document records promotion fitness examinations and reports by letter to Lt Col William Bowen.
Secretary Metcalf criticises commander of the training ship Cumberland Newport R I for allowing two apprentice seamen to box to settle a dispute. One contestant Hartnett died after an eight round bout on January 14 he remained unconscious and died January 18. The department supports legitimate sports but finds error in judgment.
General B. Young, superintendent of Yellowstone National Park, recommends increasing Fort Yellowstone garrison to four cavalry troops of 00 men. He proposes two model camps one near Firehole Geyser Basin and one at Yellowstone Lake outlet, with remaining troops at headquarters for discipline and instruction. He cites visitor interest in seeing U S soldiers in camp.
Splendid progress has been made toward repairing Guantanamo for target practice. The Atlantic fleet ships last visited. 14000 camp ground capacity, ten new barracks, electric light, pistol targets, and a smoke shield established. The station is in excellent condition and a model of hope in its lead world.
Secretary of the Navy accepted the resignation of Midshipman Victor N Metcalf due to ill health. Age twenty five, he entered service September 23 1492. Much of the past years he has been on sick leave. The secretary was reluctant but urged his son to pursue a naval career.
Estimates at the War Department place the total cost of heavy furniture for army officers quarters at 4605 dollars or about 200 dollars per room. Contracts this fiscal year will cover about one third of the total, furnishing each building with eight dining chairs a deal and a sideboard, with further supplies to be contracted later.
The torpedo flotilla will depart next week for St Joseph's Bay World where it will conduct drills and target practice. Comprised of Perth Tingex Blakely De Long and Thornton the boats are commanded by Lieut Wins G Mitchelt. They plan to return around May 1 for summer maneuvers.
Acting Secretary of War Grn Other issues an order granting burial in a military cemetery to enlisted personnel and their wives, a privilege previously limited to officers. A memorial window for Admiral David D Porter is to be unveiled at the Naval Academy with ceremonies on February 1.
Commands assign Capt J C Fremont to general court martial duty at the Mississippi. Commander J Parker to Navy Yard Norfolk for equipment duties. Commander J G Quinby to Norfolk for yard equipment work. Paymaster EF Wall detached to Newport Training Station. Paymaster FIR Insley detached to Puget Sound. Paymaster J A Bull added to Pensacola duty. Paymaster RH Johnston assists commissary at Newport. Clerk F TD Foley appointed paymaster cler k at Puget Sound, later revoked. G Web Blair appointed paymaster clerk at Pensacola, revoked. Arrivals include Buffalo, Mara Island, St Louis, Suva, Chicago, Valparaiso, Sausalito, and Newport. Sailed lines list numerous vessels' movements between Guantanamo, Sausalito, Ware Island, Magdalena Bay, Norfolk, and Hampton Roads.
The Ohio Supreme Court today quashed all indictments against the bridge trust in Erie County for restraint of trade. Convictions in Common Pleas and a later circuit reversal are reviewed. the high court upholds the circuit ruling nullifying the convictions due to duplicity and indefiniteness in charges. The listed firms include King Bridge, Massillon Bridge, Hellefontaine Bridge and Iron, Variety Tool Works, Mount Vernon Bridge, Canton Bridge, and Brackett Bridge.
The National Association of Theatrical Managers filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission. It claims railroads will quote special rates to the profession if Congress authorizes it. An intervention by the Association of Southern Theater Managers represents about four hundred theaters valued at millions and employing eight thousand workers.
The National Association of Theatrical Producing Managers argues for a social amusement rate to aid 400 attractions employing 15 000 persons. It says northern railroads offer higher rates and longer distances, hurting the South, and requests the commission to allow a separate classification and a special amusement rate for traveling shows.
Representative Harry M Coudres of St Louis returns to Washington with his bride Lyda Roth a wealthy widow of St Louis. The ceremony occurred in Cincinnati at a friends’ venue and the couple then went to 10 Stoneleigh Court. The article notes a surprise wedding and mentions a related eight hour law expansion affecting War Department staff.
Rear Admiral G M Converse, retired president of the Navy Construction Board and former Bureau of Navigation head, reads a special report on naval construction. President Roosevelt approved the report, to be made public next Monday morning. The document, about 100 pages, addresses criticisms of battleship construction methods.
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