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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
1
A proposed congressional program seeks a comprehensive waterways system and deepened channels across the isthmus to enable inland navigation. The plan emphasizes national obligation to invest for broad public benefit and protection of capital.
The text argues for a nationwide canal system from Lake Michigan to the Ohio and Mississippi basins, urging deepening rivers to boost commerce. It contends the project could cost around 7 1/2 million and exceed gains in population and revenue, urging government action over private control to ensure broad national benefit.
A fragmented report outlines government plans and tax measures, including duties and revenue targets, with references to Congress, the New York area, and international policy terms. It notes perceptions of restraint and continued motions concerning national policy and fiscal integrity.
A Scranton area recounts a broad push supporting Judge George Gray for the presidency, praising his public service and private life. The Lake Lackawanna County committee urges a national movement, highlighting his work as chair of the Coal Strike Commission and his unselfish leadership.
Sensational will contest centers on letters from Mrs Laura Hamilton wife of a clergyman and her daughter Pet to Col Thomas Snell. The $2 million estate and a pattern of lavish spending on women, trips, gifts, and demands for $400 from each recipient are detailed as evidence in court. A sister-in-law testifies to Snell’s generosity toward Mabelle Snell McNamara and mentions a prior divorce funded by Snell.
Former Secretary Leslie U Shaw says Morgan could lead with calm judgment and moral stature if in the White House, though he notes Morgan would place national interests above his own. Shaw asserts Morgan is a misunderstood, pivotal financier who would align administration with the country’s needs.
Damaged OCR text mentions Mrs Eddys, 50N palsied seal, George Wo Glover, and Mrs Mary Haker. A mention of US Government pays and Johanson Bros. coal promotion appears, with office reference at 112 F st. The readable parts suggest a mix of oblique notices, medical notes, and an advertisement fragment.
Washington Post reports Marshal Henkle vows to pursue Morse relay if needed by climbing pipes and entering ships at bay. Health officer may bar the vessel and Jerome’s detectives operate as federal and local authorities weigh quarantine rules and bonded ship procedures.
A U S warship, possibly homeported in Connecticut, is believed stranded near off shore islands west of South America. A prominent Connecticut figure urged Navy officials to have Evans fleet vessels stop at the island on their route from Callao to Magdalena Bay for support or to conduct a rescue for Jeff. A lighthouse guards a nearly deserted isle as crews search the area.
Sixteen Yaquis embarked from Sonora bound for the Isthmus of Tehuantepec and Lacatán. Ten were rescued after jumping into the sea from a government transport. six drowned. The survivors said they preferred death to forced work on plantations or in the army in Mexico. Reports from Sonora claim over 15,000 Yaquis are under guard awaiting deportation.
New York to Paris auto race begins with six machines, led by American contender Montague Roberts, as thousands of spectators gather around Times Square. Cars, heavily equipped for Arctic conditions, travel from New York toward San Francisco then across to Alaska and Siberia, with start delays and snow obstructing progress.
Lisbon February 12 the cabinet resolves not to resend the dictatorial decree issued in Kang Carlos era deeming it offense to public dignity. King Manuel receives deputations from Lisbon associations pledging sympathy and support amid the surprising move. Genoa February 1 the fascist dictator of Portugal who united her last evening remains in seclusion at his hotel.
Judge J W G Blackstone of the Eleventh circuit arrived in Richmond amid charges of impartiality incompetency and neglect of duty raised by hundreds on the Eastern Shore The conference with regional representatives ended with a statement saying Blackstone will not resign and will fight the charges to the end He denies any assertion of incapacity and insists on a thorough investigation by friends and supporters.
In London, February 12, Prime Minister Campbell Bannerman announced in the House of Commons that two Scottish land bills rejected by the Lords will be revived and passed again within three days for Lords reconsideration. He argued this move challenges the Lords’ ability to alter or reject legislation, asserting the Commons’ final decision within a single Parliament.
The Colorado Republican State Central Committee endorsed Taft, backed Secretary of War Lambda Latta, and approved 12 resolutions in support of the national administration. They also set a state convention for April 2 to pick delegates to the Republican national convention. Joplin, Mo. Feb 1 20 was noted with the Fifteenth Congressional district convention electing delegates for Chicago and instructing them for Taft.
From Santiago Chile February 1 reports a Chilean cruiser Shacabio leaving Punta Arenas with the American battleship fleet. It is said to pass through the Strait of Magellan and anchor at Tucabuanio tomorrow morning. The port lies near Valparaiso where a presidential review is slated Friday.
Otto Vander alt alias Charles Bedteher and Monard Watson alias Wichel were arrested in Pittsburgh for forging bank checks to loot the Mutual National Bank of New York. Detectives found a rubber stamp and letters at their Monongahela House rooms, and a forged check passed at Parker Bridge & Co. Investigations link Vanderheit to earlier New York and Washington checks and aliases.
Mining engineer John Bass Hammond was operated on for appendicitis in San Francisco. A statement from his secretary said the patient is resting comfortably, with good chances of recovery. the report notes transport to Florida and the Carolinas for further care.
Special to The Washington Post Boston Feb 12 Dr John Dixwell a leading Massachusetts physician told the legislature that two United States Supreme Court justices fear burial alive and have requested ten life tests be required before interment. He declined to name the justices but said he had discussed the issue with Associate Justices Holmes and Moody of Massachusetts who he is close with.
Thomas Jones former Post Office clerk, age unknown, killed himself in his room at northwest Washington New Jersey Avenue. He left notes for his wife and the coroner, stating he wished his family cared for his children and that nature had taken two breaths too many. He had been despondent for three months with an incurable disease and left his wife instructions and a request to turn his body over to an undertaker. The coroner attributed death to self-inflicted causes. Jones had a wife and two children by a former marriage.
Tampa figures report friction over a letter from Secretary Root urging action against peonage. Gov Broward presided as WP Cor ett of Jacksonville was elected president and Dred Thompson of Tampa served as secretary. A heated afternoon session followed, with criticism of the administration, especially the Justice Department, and a motion to refer the issue to the resolutions committee carried.
Sidney Bieber chairman of the board of elections declares he is not a candidate for delegate to the Republican convention in Chicago and has no intention of running. Dr Wilder, a colored physician from Columbia, says he will be a candidate and would vote for Senator Foraker if elected, stressing his duty to represent the colored race.
Senator Foraker issued a statement after Ohio primaries saying only about 10 percent of Republicans voted and that the state convention will reflect one faction. He noted Taft supporters and Dawes in the Fifteenth district fared better than Taft in others, predicting future delegation splits and challenging the legality of national delegates chosen by state convention.
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