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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1908

Page

23

United States Seeks Better Costa Rican Latin Links

Secretary Root told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that the United States aims to strengthen ties with Central American and Latin American republics, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica, to secure favorable conditions for American trade and the Panama Canal project while guarding Cuba’s influence. He argued closer relations will advance U.S. interests across the region and behind the scenes, outlined plans for a broader diplomatic reach and economic investment.

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Deep Harbors Plan for Continental Waterways Reform

A comprehensive case for internal improvements and a Panama canal approach, urging depth standards, river and lake links, and modern waterways to boost commerce. It argues long-term fiscal benefits, rail relief, and rapid Treasury gains from cheaper transport, with comparisons across the Mississippi basin, Great Lakes, and proposed canal connections.

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Taft Extols Lincoln Policies on War Economy

Roosevelt policies toward the business situation, praised by Taft as wartime president, would win broad support. He notes that Lincoln did not advocate votes for Negroes.

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Lincoln Policy Echoes at Taft Philppines Debate

A Lincoln Club banquet in Grand Rapids features Ambassa dor Jusserand and Taft discussing Abraham Lincoln’s views on Philippine policy and expansion. Taft argues modern policy aligns with Lincoln’s ideals of national power, law, and democracy, while contrasting with anti imperialist positions.

Too Much Hysteria Repeal Sherman Act Urged

Melville J. Ingalls of Cincinnati and Lesla M. Shaw spoke at the Bankers' Club banquet in Detroit urging repeal of the Sherman Act, licensing of interstate companies, and a national clearing-house system to stabilize currency. Ingalls urged government reports on corporations and stricter regulation, while endorsing W. J. Bryan for president and praising Roosevelt's message for aiding reform. Harmon criticized as not magnetic.

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Farm man Isaac Smith dies in fall near Red Creek

Special to The Washington Post from Elkins West Virginia February 12 Isaac Smith of Sapling Hill near Red Creek Post Office fell from his farm while feeding stock. Snow and sleet made footing treacherous. He slipped rolled about 200 feet over a hill and died instantly at the public road below. He was about sixty.

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Have You Stopped to Think About Your Health

A promotional health panel urges readers to consider kidney health noting most sickness arises from kidney trouble. It touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as the remedy and offers a free sample by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co in Binghamton New York.

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Board Sets Reception Plan for National Education Delegates

The school board adopted retirement plans for teachers, promotions, and transfers in a long meeting led by W W Cox. A reception for National Educational Association delegates will be held February 25 to 27 in the Corcoran Gallery, with a committee including top officials and educators named to organize the event.

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Old Iron for Dominicans Shipped From New York Seized

In San Juan Puerto Rico boxes from the Caracas cargo repacked with old iron marked boxes then sent to Mayaguez. While loading for Santo Lemings authorities seized the vessels due to 1000 cartridges and ammunition found inside. Five Dominicans and two Porto Ricans arrested and Ponpillo Fron deur the consignor held for examination.

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Nomination of Former Newspaper Man Sent to the Senate

President nominates Louis Coolidge of Natick Massachusetts for a Senate post to succeed John G Edwards. Coolidge, backed by Lodge Crane and Cortelyos, has long been a Washington journalist and political history authority. Edwards is expected to join a financial firm. Carter says he regrets the resignation.

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Representative Cushman In Rumor Of Alleged Romance

The article reports on Representative Cushman of Banth Carolina facing chatter over a potential marriage tied to his election, with colleagues weighing his bachelor status. It notes letters from young women, including a Takoma writer claiming a past kiss, and Cushman’s uncertain recollection of the incident.

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