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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1909
Page
17
A dubious telegram alleges President Roosevelt fears Japanese influence but would preserve lands for whites. The piece notes charges of duplication and political maneuvering as Whiteman factions push to restrict Japanese presence and influence, referencing a wartime act and committee actions in Washington.
The Hecht Stores, paying cash, purchase the entire stock of High grade Groceries Furnishings Shoes Crockery and more from the Departmental Co operative Guild at 761 9th Street Washington The sale opens this morning with new merchandise and strong bargains drawing crowds from the neighborhood in a historic trade event.
Bargain sale offers raincoats at two dollar and two fifty, with trousers marked at one, two, three and five dollars, and several price tiers up to seven dollars. Readily available in multiple sizes and styles for quick purchase.
At a daily session in Lat cotton was urged as absolute contraband while a three-tier framework was discussed to define contraband, absolute noncontraband, and conditional noncontraband. The delegates, led by Rear Admiral Stockton and Professor Wilson, advanced toward a formal list backed by the Hague pace conference.
The Guild advertises a vast stock of men and women garments slashed in price with low sale tags on items including Lisle hose, plain and lace socks, undershirts, vests, and boys wear. Names like Wrights Famous undergarments appear alongside assorted sizes and colors in a general clearance.
The Guild offers a sale at 50 State Prince featuring men’s cambric and flannel night robes, coats, sweaters, handkerchiefs, and white cotton items. Prices range from 39 cents to about a dollar with bulk discounts and varied styles in a single promotional event.
The Guild offered men and women's umbrellas with plain and fancy handles up to 2 cents, silk neckwear and ties, washable foul-in-hand ties, and other spring goods at discounted prices during the sale.
Fragmentary notes indicate debate remains on belligerent rights to destroy a neutral sky and other conditions, despite claims that conference leaders have agreed in principle on main subjects.
Chairman Knapp issues an important ICA ruling in the Rosal Brewing Company versus Adams Express case. The decision declares that express firms need not perform COD service for liquor shipments, citing practical difficulties in transporting intoxicants and finding no legal violation due to discrimination against liquor traffic.
Matteawan New Jersey rule lifting holiday visits to prisoners at Matteawan State Hospital was granted today to permit Mrs William Thaw to see her son Fury K Thaw for his thirty seventh birthday He has been confined over a year at the asylum and has gained 25 pounds to reach 178 pounds Also listed are several visitors from Pittsburg Pa Fort Defiance Va Rolla Va and Richmond Va in a series of personal calls by clergy and associates Planned visits follow arrangements for the holiday respite.
Health Office record lists several deaths with ages and locations. George Gorham age 37 at 1761 st ow, Richard Beatnx Trovidence Soapt age 61, James Smith Providence Horpt age 49, Zaith Ward age 47, Patrick Sherwin 35, Sears Deloria Carroll 2 months at Children’s Hospital Early Hit 1022 4th Stow.
New York on February 12 Andrew Carnegie said Congress cannot fix a just tariff schedule and urged a permanent bipartisan commission of experts. He urged manufacturers to attend the Indianapolis convention February 16 and argued elected officials lack training for complex tariff questions. Carnegie warned of distorted evidence from interest groups and called for an industrial court to oversee pricing to curb monopolies. He stressed the need for disinterested study of global manufacturing conditions and the industry’s shift toward large factory systems.
Cables to the state Department report a grave situation in Liberia with foreign officials alarmed. A gunboat and two companies of soldiers were sent toward Monrovia to protect foreign interests as the government faces potential collapse. The State Department seeks a $20,000 appropriation to dispatch a commission to Liberia to advise on relief actions, possibly using a war vessel for transport.
Representative Byrd of Mississippi prepares to push a district intermarriage ban as a felony in the House. He will urge a favorable committee report and present statistics on rising interracial marriages in the North and in the District of Columbia. The measure was previously on the calendar with a favorable district committee report but failed to advance last session.
In Grand Rapids Michigan on February 2 a landmark Masonry ceremony laid the cornerstone of a new Federal building. Alice Roosevelt Longworth, daughter of the President, assisted, with Grand Master H W Montague directing the service. Senator William Alden Smith delivered the oration as civic groups paraded past the crowd, and a local quip about February’s meaning added light humor to the event.
A. Young, private secretary to Representative Henry A Barnhart, of Indians, lies critically ill at his temporary home in Indianapolis after a week with pneumonia. Mrs. Young arrived from South Bend, Ind. Doctors hold little hope for recovery as the illness worsens.
An imperial rescript issued in December defines the powers and privileges of the Prince Regent of China who will represent the emperor during minority. It grants full authority over the administration and appointment or dismissal of officials. The State Department has received the document and notes faith in the proposed parliament.
Attorney General Bonaparte requests $100000 for the fiscal year 1910 to enforce antitrust laws and asks that any unexpended balance be made available into the next year with an additional appropriation proposed for 1910.
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