Banks in Doubt as to Holiday Sanction.
Bankers and lawyers scramble as Congress and the President debate telegraphic approval for a Lincoln’s birthday holiday. Proclamation prepared in advance but legality hinges on joint resolution with two houses, president and signing officers. Banks may stay open or close depending on executive action and state laws.
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President Proclaims February 12, 1909 a Special Holiday
President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims February 12, 1909 a special legal holiday by joint resolution, marking the centennial birth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln. The proclamation, signed in Washington, designates the date as a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. Secretary of State Robert Bacon affixes the seal.
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President speaks to crowded stops on Lincoln centenary trip
President Roosevelt, en route to Larue county Kentucky, arrived Pittsburg at 9 15 p.m. Eastern and left at 8 30 p.m. He greeted Harrisburg crowds with cheers, addressed Altoona supporters, and thanked Altoona for their reception while noting he wanted people to feel he had always done his best for them. The Lincoln Day event at Columbia Theater was advertised for today.
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Cuban Guards Mutiny Ended By Armed Escort at Palace
Mutiny erupted among rural guards as they were to transfer to the permanent army. They demanded audience with President Gomez, rushed the courtyard, and were barred by armed police. After order was restored, they were escorted to Cabanas fort under guard, with men from Ma tanusas and Santa Clara seeking return home.
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Knox Bill Moves Through Senate On Knox Disability Claim
The Senate passed the judiciary bill restoring Knox's eligibility for the premiership by Taft, with little dissent and no debate. House action is expected Monday, amid questions about constitutional validity and potential bipartisan support or opposition.
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Sylvia Green May Wed in The Washington Post
A report from Galt Ontario states engagement of Sylvia Green daughter of Hetty Green to Matthew Astor Wilks of New York. Wilks, grandson of William Astor, has denied past engagements. current notice from Mrs Green invites friends in Galt to a formal announcement as Sylvia is said to wed.
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William B Astot
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German aeronaut completes Alpine balloon crossing in Berlin
Os car Erbsleek, noted for winning the 1907 St Louis balloon race, completed a remarkable Alpine voyage aboard the Berlin from Saint Moritz. The trip faced severe conditions with a 13 below zero Fahrenheit average temperature, eight hours aloft and a peak altitude near 13 000 feet.
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Five More Dreadnoughts Planned by British Government
London feb 12 the government will lay down five battleships of the improved dreadnought type in the coming year. A sixth vessel will be built only if German constructors make progress, signaling potential naval arms pacing between the two nations.
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Matanzas Aids At Sea After Distress Near Diamond Shoals
A wireless SOS from the barkentine Matanzas 12 miles southeast of Diamond Shoal lightship triggers rescue by six ocean going vessels and the revenue cutter Onondaga. The Et Norte, Comus, Prince Eitel Friedrich, Comanche, Seminole and Lampasas hurry to assist as the crew unloads lumber and awaits further orders. Matinee Today at the Columbia Theater features The American Idea with tickets from 50c to 150.
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Sunday Advertisements Deadline for The Post
Advertisers are warned that all notices for the Sunday issue must be received at the office before 7 o clock Saturday night. The reminder stresses timely submission for inclusion in the upcoming Sunday edition.
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Secret Service Debate Spurs Senate Inquiry Over Powers
The Senate yesterday debated the secret service operations after Senator Hemenway presented a partial report from the appropriations committee. He showed a rise from 240 to over 3,000 operatives since McKinley, defending funding levels and criticizing presidentials’ claims of power loss. The discussion aimed to identify who directs the agency and to what extent funds are used, with no final figures.
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Mexico's richest man III falls ill in Chihuahua home
Gen Luis Terrazas, Mexico's wealthiest man with an estate valued above 100 million, is gravely ill at his Chihuahua residence. He is 9 years old and serves as father in law to Gov Enrique Creel, former Mexican ambassador to the United States.
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Turkey Crisis as Young Turk Plot Aims Dictatorship
In Constantinople on February 11 the new government faces a serious crisis after the abrupt removals of Osman Nizami Pasha and Ari Pasha. Nazm Pagha and Husn Pasha are named ministers of war and marine as Kiamil Pasha moves to thwart a coup by the Union and Progress committee seeking a military dictatorship under Prince Yussef Izzedin. The struggle pits reform factions with young officers against Kamil Pasha as Hassan Fehmy resigns and other ministers face possible exits.
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Sculptor Destroys Work at Marietta Church
A Cincinnati sculptor Oscar Mundhenk destroyed a nearly finished Ascension statue inside St Marys Church Marietta Ohio. Officers issued a warrant for willful and malicious destruction of property after reports he was asked to alter the piece and he complied with his exit from the church.
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Will Build Another City in Superior by Steel Corp
A new city modelled after Gary Indiana is planned around a 14.5 million dollar steel plant to be erected next spring on the St Louis River within three miles of Superior Wisconsin. The Minnesota side is to host the main plant with auxiliary works on the Wisconsin side covering about 1600 acres. Plans have been drawn and the construction crew from Gary will begin work when spring opens.
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Taft Arrives in New Orleans for Canal Conference Visit
President elect William Howard Taft lands in New Orleans amid a warm welcome and flags a busy schedule. He plans a speech, carnival attendance, and a patrol of local sites before departing for Cincinnati en route to Washington. News of Knox cabinet eligibility questions reaches him by wireless as advisers discuss early selections and cabinet salary fixes.
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