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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1909

Page

13

Taft Address on Race and Office in Northern Areas

Reported excerpts describe President Taft’s stance on Negroes holding federal office in northern communities, noting a cautious approach to avoid embarrassment in a criminal case. The draft reportedly mixed contention with restraint, and observers expected a fuller public statement from Taft. The piece references reactions to his Washington address and potential political consequences.

Crim Taft Washington Fusevelt Rte Pdera Mc Tafts Esperly Cw Pvelopmen

McAll To Be President Phe Onouncement

An obscure report lists potential candidates and routines around MCALL to be president. The text mentions Ros Streeter, Polear youth, and references a Straner Wo event with unclear details. It notes a person accepting a position, a father figure, and committee involvement with Towse tea and Praranowty.

Praranowty

Plans for Old Age Pensions and Pension Extension

An unclear report discusses old age pension plans and possible changes to pension age and eligibility. It mentions a saver deposit and references a couple facing impact from adjustments, with notes on timing and amounts in dollars. The text is fragmented but centers on government pension reform and individual effects.

Shift in Illinois Contest Sparks Debate on Voting

The report notes political shifts in Illinois with mentions of Representative Dalin Tr and Ho Dine Shurtif, signaling a possible movement toward a dark horse candidate. It suggests concerns over espionage and voter influence, and hints at a broader shift among party members that could affect the general election.

Dalin Ko Fass Iv Striger Shurtlett James Sherman

Vanderbilt affiliated tak es control of horse show association

An official announced that Alfred G Vander t has acquired control of the National Horse Show Association and will manage its affairs as a private investment. The annual show will be held as usual under his leadership though some doubt lingered.

Vork Tech Cornelius Viees Alfred G Vandet Will Rafter

Officers Honored At White House Reception In Satin Gowns

A gala White House reception featured numerous debutantes and guests in white satin gowns and brocade dresses. Daughters of the Roosevelts and Longworths, along with many diplomats and officials, arrived in formal attire including gold, silver, and pink accents, pearls, and diamonds. The event showcased high society attendance with prominent figures and foreign emissaries in attendance.

Invited Guests at the Vice President's Reception

A long list shows the Vice President greeting numerous officials and their spouses including Mrs Fairbanks Mr Fairbanks Sr and Mrs Fairhealty Mr Richard M Fairbanks Miss Grace Hinds and many high ranking figures such as Secretary of State Mr Secretary of War and Admiral Dewey among others at a White House function. The roster includes senior government leaders labor leaders and military officers reflecting a wide circle of dignitaries in attendance.

Fairbanks Robert Fairbanks Warren Fairhealty Richard M. Fairbanks John W Timmons Bacon Minx Bugen Alice Wegar Julia Meyer Navy Newberry Mra Garfield George F. Porter Agriculture Jasper Wises William Commerce and Labor Straus Edward Schafer Leonard Hoebsinater Loeb S. Bromwel W. 8. Sims Misa Sabella L. Hagarr Hop Rudolph Forster Misa Sanbel Galsburg M. C. Latta J. WB. Balien Robert Shaw Oliver Misa Oliver H. L. Satterlee William P. Hamilton J. Franklin Bell J. W. Bell H. J. Luce Ida van Voorbla Milton F. Davis F. P. Hall F. Alnsworth J. B. Aleshire M.D. Aleshire D. D. Aleshire Winx Wargaret Michie James Alles J. C. Bates H. C. Corbin William Croxter G. 8. Davis Arthur Murray Murray C. M. Murray H. G. Sharp Gem George H. Tormey C. H. Whip Ble Geo W. W. Wotherspoon Ira Dewey H. W. Butler Bugler Butler Wice. G. Hiecklinger E. 4. Tanner Campbell Bureau of Equipment of the Navy Cowies J. N. Hemphill Hemphill Bureau of Yards and Docks of the Navy Hollyday Wes. R. R. Ingersoll Vira H. ©. Leatze Leutze C. McLean A. Mag§x Mdrix Bureau of Ordnance of the Navy Mason Bureau of Pillsbury Raymond P. Roigers View Rodgers Rizey G. F. Elliott Hooker F. L. Denny Ming Denny George Richards H. Landheimer Hugh C Peckham Henry A. Peckham Messenna Holmes Edward J. Holmes Day Rufus 4 Justice Moods William P. Frye Mes Frank H. Briged Leland S. Briggs Benjamin F. Briges Eugene H. Briggs Channcey Shackrford Wire H.C. Lodge John E. Lodge Nicholas Longworth Sheldon Whitehorne Robert J. Collier Vic Norman Auprow George W. Perking BR. P. Perkins Edward D. Brandeget Elgar Hellman Archibald Hopkins Wiss Hopkin Georgimma Hopkins Roger Willams Paomy Wellvaine Wea We- Cayley Mex Richard H Townsend the Hon John F. Prydeny Milligan Black Jefferson R. Kean Enoch Vi. Crowder Viaj Fredert Folis Miss Sherman P. Ho Sheridan Manges Sheridan William Rucker de Bode Fred W Carpenter Adolph Lewisolm FE. L. Burlingame Gregory Charles Mano Robert J. Wyane Wisslin Wyane Sydney Fisher Clifford Sifton Henri $. Deland Robert Gi. Lowng Ronmly Escobar Manuel A. de Quevedo Carson Sellerier Ebbu Root Slater Paul Morton Wis Samuel Chauncey G. Dayton Luce Ura Vahan Wow. Folger D. Evans Marsh H. J. Se Gad Vira Charles D. Stickney Graves Rakabien We. Co Brocker Wes Hichard Gilder John Plicher

Elaborate Second Night Attire At Social Gathering

Ladies display an array of gowns with pale blues and pastels. Mrs Overman wears pale blue chiffon with silver embroidery as Miss Corey Williams and Miss Matahe Drings appear in black satin and red carpet worthy gowns. Mrs Archybald Hopkins in black, Mrs Felix Holt in pink, Miss Lamport in Albany black, and Mrs Batley Cassin Gage in white satin with seed pearl detailing.

Wood Gen Wood White House Black Ile Wadsworth Maj. Wadsworth Potter Ale Commne Robinson William Sheffield Douglas Robingev New York Christine Thoosevelt John W. Timmons Justice Harlan Miss Harlan Ruth Harlan Hf Luce Genard Robert J Wynne Lodge Senator Lodge Giulington Gen Garington Sully Ginlington Bryce Sal Wis Bryce James Wrea Mit- Fury Attatec Young Empire Mme Jusser de Martel Grassatm Direetone Comntesa von Bernstorff Tne Gerumin Ambarvador Countess Alexandra von Bernstorft de Godo Mme Louden Ite Minster Netherlands Forteia Argentina Iuffan Ciamonde de Calderon Bolvian Minster Miss de Calderon Guzman Guamnan Regation Yanes Wafe Secretar Bureau of American Republics Mme de Irwin Valerie Padelford Silas Terry Sas ‘Terry Richard Townsend Tannle Miss van Vorbis Overman Overan Taylor Felix Holt Baron MW Caples George G Hil

Tariff meeting adjourns with push for permanent tariff commission

H Van Cleave heads a permanent organization to carry the tariff fight into Congress with a nationwide plan. The group vows to press creation of a permanent tariff commission and extend its influence to Washington and every state. John Barrett and J Kobyns spoke, Barrett urging a broader tariff effort while cautioning against a “gathering of crazy men.”

H. van Cleave Induanapoli Ind Tech Llenatung Lanff Commission Todas I TerManent Taiff Ats Washington van Cleave Iaty John Barrett International Bureau of Temublis Walmaston Linde Central Americ Jompkins Charlot N_C Vin Ana John Kby Congress Wes Miles Racine John Karby, Jr Dayton Thig States Permanet International Bureau of the American Republics Siam Argentina Panama Colombo Barret Dalzell T

Farmer Flies 250 Feet at Canton Test

Canton Ohio February 18 W TH Martin a farmer and oil engineer made a dozen attempts to fly his aeroplane three miles east of Canton on a hillside. The best flight reached 250 feet in distance and 15 feet in height. A lever broke and no more tests were possible. Martin remains confident he can build a successful machine and is arranging for a suitable motor. Initial power today came from a horse attached to a rope and pulley.

Canton Martin Pligeg Matin

Wright Aeroplane Flier Demonstrates Mastery of Flight

Feb 18 Pan FPraneer reports Wilbs Wuraght, an American aeroplanist, completed two successful flights with AP Lambert and M Tissar der as pupil M 'Cissardier piloted the Wright aeroplane. Demonstrations showed clear control of the machine.

Pan Fpraneer Wilbs Wuraght AP Lambert M Tissarder M ‘Cissardier

Leiter Leaves Hospital After Appendicitis Operation

Joseph Leiter C Washington of Chicago who underwent appendicitis surgery in January was discharged from the hospital today and reported as fully recovered.

Chicago Joseph Leiter Washington

Statehood Drive and White House Visits Stir Washington

Urgent push for statehood in New Mexico and Arizona continues as delegates and the governor appeal to President Roosevelt. Watchorn reports no foundation for charges. Taft ally Loeb rises as New York power broker. Oneida Indians and other visitors meet the President at the White House amid ongoing public receptions.

Andrews Gov Curry New Mexico White Hotel Congress Roosevelt Dexico Senate Arizona Watchorn Elg Island Robert Watchorn Army and Navy White House Watehorn Straus Department of Commerce and Labor Herbert Knox Smith Department Smith Loeb

President's Cotsin Weds Agnes Ethel Leaycraft Bride

Miss Agnes Ethel Leaycraft, cousin of President Roosevelt, wed Jose Aymar Camprubi in Caldwell New Jersey. The ceremony at St Peter's Episcopal Church was by Rev Merrington with a reception at the Leaycraft home. Prominent guests included Roosevelt cousins and New York society figures.

Masa Agnes Ethel Leaycraft Jose Aymar Camprubi Caldwell Margaret Roosevel Nicholas N Roosevelt Morgan Brown Robert van Buren Milfvor Roosevelt Joseph Aymar

Davis Opens Another Tomb in Egypt Discovery

The King of Egypt exploration continues as Theodore Davis reports a new tomb found in Luxor containing numerous relics. He notes that two winters ago he unearthed the tomb of Queen Thy who ruled 4700 years ago. The letter details a cautious description but promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a health tonic.

Washington Post Newport, RI Theodore Mr Davis Egypt Davis Luxor Thy

Notable Officials Named in Washington and Regional Posts

A list of public figures and appointees appears, including Bishop Harding of Washington, Mint Director Leach, Gov Curry of New Mexico, and others from Wisconsin Iowa New York and New Mexico. The roster also mentions immigration commissioner Robert WatchornElle Island delegate Andrews and national committeeman William Ward among various state representatives and officials.

New York Taft William Loeb Jr New Yark Empire State Lord New York State Walliam Barney, Jr Albany Walliam L Ward Masterson Loeb New Cent Leach Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Victor B Bienner Philadelphia Fou Hour of Lowa Cumming J i Goode C BH Pukett Herr Birdgall Frank Woods Conrad N & Kendall Hamilton Bishop Harding Washington Mint Gov. Curry New Mexico Robert Watchorn Commission of Immigration Elle Island Andrews New Meztca G.S Doxstater Wisconsin Amos Biard H Goode Iowa C. E Pickett Tows N E. Kendall Bat" Masterson William L Ward Willcox Foss Tilmots Fred W

Light on trust deal interesting details of pact

A preliminary report to President Roosevelt outlines the American Tobacco Company rising from 25 million to 316 million capitalization and controlling about four fifths of U S tobacco output. It notes stock manipulation around the Consolidated Tobacco Company and exposes schemes used to dominate the industry, with further reports promised on prices and competitive methods.

Roosevelt Herbert Knox Smith America Bureau of Corporations Smith American Tobacco Company Intercompany United States Consolidated Tobacco Company Consolwated Tobacco Company American Continental Amerian Consolidated Tne

Schiff for an income tax proposal debated in Wall Street

In New York Feb 18 bankers discuss Washington proposals for new revenue sources including an income tax. Jacob H Schiff suggests an income tax to address constitutional objections, with interest in how it would work amid ongoing talks on taxing coffee tea tin checks and government security sales.

Washington Post New York Wall Street Washington Jacob H Behiff

Judge Silas Bell Exonerated in Alaska Inquisition

Valdez Alaska February 18 Special Agent Wilmer of the Department of Justice concludes the investigation into Judge Silas Bell ends in exoneration. He will return to Fairbanks to resume court sessions after being accused of incompetency and nepotism. The report notes shipments and vessel movements include ships named Minnehaha Queenstown and others as unrelated shipping listings. A separate note states Postmaster General Meyer announces a March 1 effective date for a two cent postage agreement between the United States and Newfoundland.

Valdez Alaska Newfoundland Meyer

Congress of Mothers Meeting Opens in New Orleans

New Orleans February 18 with the governor of Louisiana and others speaking at the twelfth annual conference of the National Congress of Mothers. Mrs Hannah Scheff of Philadelphia presided as the gathering opened, with welcomes by Jeffersmn Gibbs of Los Angeles and Mrs George A Johnson of Philadelphia. Several hundred delegates from across the country attended. Rome, February 18 notes the mayor Signor Nathan declined to confer citizenship upon President Roosevelt.

Louisiana New Orleans Louisana Mayo National Congress of Mothers Todas Hannah Scheff Phiadelpha Congress Jeffersmmn Gibbs Los Angeles George A Johnson Philadelphia Schott

Rome dur ag bt stay m tat Wa last Afra UU owas planned

Unclear fragmentary text references a planned conference near Rome and mentions Ruevelt Nathen and Samet Nathen. The note implies concern about an earthquake and a need for a distinct action or remark, but details are missing. The source is too garbled to confirm full facts or identify entities reliably.

Rome Ruevelt

Poison sausage kills five in Memphis Tenn case

Five members of the Noverena family and others eat tainted sausage and die in Memphis Tennessee. Survivors include Priora Joseph Cassim and relatives. chemists examine the sausage for poison as investigations continue.

Memphis Nersong Bivey Prida Mire Mary Cassim Missy Mame Cassi Priora Joseph Cassim Noverena Cassin Prora Noverersa

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