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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1909
Page
43
Taft positions on fitness for office prompt debate on whether colored citizens may hold northern public posts if capable. Report notes reactions from friends in Washington and possible impact on federal appointments amid controversy over race and governance.
Fragmented OCR notes mention a candidate named McCall possibly running for president. References to youth figures, a committee, and a town context hint at local political activity without clear names or dates.
A report outlines proposals to replace Donaldson era pensions with new plans for elderly support. It discusses eligibility, required deposits, and age requirements, noting how workers and households would contribute to a national pension system and when benefits would begin.
Ambiguity and rumor swirl around an Illinois contest as politicians maneuver for leverage. Representative Dalin Tr. and Col. Fouts shift positions while draft plans face scrutiny. Observers warn that a covert movement could shape the outcome, raising concerns about the integrity of the process and potential consequences for the general election.
Cornelius Vies, president of the National Horse Show Association, announces Alfred Grande has acquired control and will run the organization as a private investment. The annual show remains under his management, ending earlier doubts about its future.
A detailed account describes the reception at the White House with guests including Mrs. Straus and Mrs. Roosevelt. Dignitaries such as Gen. J. Franklin Bell and Mrs. Bell joined the President and his daughters in gowns of white satin and gold, while numerous debutantes and guests wore ornate formal dress, including blue, pink, and black satins and brocades, with diamonds and pearls.
A long roster shows the Vice President hosting a gathering in the Blue Room with numerous high level attendees including Mrs Fairbanks, secretaries, generals, admirals, judges, and other dignitaries, highlighting the breadth of officials present.
Mrs Overman wife of Senator Ove ran hic embroidered crepe Min Sludd and Taylor pale blue chiffon selvet with trimming of old face Miss Corey Willams pale blue satin with silver embroidery Among other handsomely-gawned women mesent wer. Mrs Archybald Hopkins in black uctum and wid not Mrs Felix Holt in pink embroidered chiffon Mrs Baron MW Caples of white chiffon and lace. Mrs George G Hil in directing Bown of pastel blue Miss Lamport of Albany black met Miss Matahe Drings black satin ermine gown trimmed with black embroideries Mrs Batley Cassin Gage white satin empire elaborately dimmed with fold and seed pearl embroider Miss Mareuet Gaze white lace directo re over White satin trimmed with golf sequins Mrs Richard Sylvester gray satin Miss Sylvester gown of blue satin Wisconsin
The Indianapolis convention adjourned after a motion for a permanent tariff commission. H. Van Cleave leads the new organization to extend influence to all states and Washington. John Barrett urged framing tariff policy in the interests of the Caribbean and Latin America as delegates selected officers and a 100 member permanent committee to organize within a week. Barrett called the gathering of “crazy men” but supported creating a tariff commission.
Canton Ohio February 18 W TH Martin a farmer and oil engineer made twelve 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 ending tests. Martin plans to build a powered craft with a suitable motor while initial lift came from a horse on a rope.
Pan Franeer reports two successful flights by American aeroplanist Wilbs Wuraght on February 18. AP Lambert accompanied the first flight and M Tissar der piloted the second, while M'Cissardier handled the machine on Wright and demonstrated full mastery of the aeroplane.
Joseph Leiter C Washington, connected with Chicago, has left the hospital today after an appendicitis operation on January 22. He reports feeling well and believes he has recovered completely.
President Roosevelt pursues immediate statehood for New Mexico and Arizona as delegates and governors urge action at the White House. Loeb is favored for New York’s port post, while Oneida Indians seek cordial access during a White House visit. Watchorn inquiry remains unresolved as new coins and Lincoln portrait plans move forward.
A gala wedding in Caldwell New Jersey unites Agnes Ethel Leaycraft, cousin of President Roosevelt, to Jose Aymar Camprubi of New York. The ceremony at St Peter's Church was led by Rev Merrington, with a reception at the bride's imposing family home. Guests included Roosevelts and Van Burens from New York and Boston society.
Theodore Davis reports a new tomb in Luxor containing valuable relics found during winter explorations. He notes a prior discovery two winters ago of Queen Thy relics from about 4700 years ago. The letter emphasizes health lore and promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a tonic.
A list of officials including Bishop Harding of Washington, Director Leach of the Mint, Gov. Curry of New Mexico, and others such as Robert Watchorn, Andrews of New Meztca, Doxstater of Wisconsin, Amos Biard, H Goode of Iowa, C E Pickett, Frank Woods, Kendall, Bat Masterson, William L Ward, Willcox, Foss, Fred W Carpenter.
A Roosevelt transmittal reports Herbert Knox Smith outlines the American Tobacco Company from a $25 million start in 1890 to a $316,346,821 capitalization. It controls about four fifths of U S tobacco output, except cigars, and uses stock maneuvers around Consolidated Tobacco to concentrate profits. The document notes bogus independent concerns and schemes to keep the group dominant in the industry.
In New York bankers discuss Wall Street views on government finances and new revenue ideas. Jacob H. Schiff argues for an income tax to overcome constitutional objections, amid proposals like taxing coffee tea tin usage check use and government securities sales.
Valdez Alaska February 18 Judge Silas Bell was exonerated after a Justice Department inquiry led by Special Agent Wiimer. The investigation found no incompetency or nepotism in appointing relatives to receiverships and the judge plans to return to Fairbanks to resume court sessions. A separate note reports Postmaster General Meyer enforcing a two cent postage agreement with Newfoundland starting March 1.
New Orleans February 18 with the governor of Louisiana and the mayor and the superintendent of public schools of New Orleans presiding at the twelfth annual National Congress of Mothers opening. Mrs Hannah Schott of Philadelphia led the gathering to order with welcomes from Jeffersmmn Gibbs of Los Angeles and Mrs George A Johnson of Philadelphia and the president. Several hundred delegates from across the country attended. Rome February 1& The mayor of Rome Signor Nathan decided not to confer with President Roosevelt.
A rough OCR fragment notes Rome officials discussing an aid conference for an earthquake and mentions Mr Ruevelt and Samet Nathen. It implies a plan to help the earth quake victims, with a call that one distinction should be made in the aid effort.
Five members of the Novaerna family die after eating suspect sausage in Memphis Tenn. Thirteen others, including Mrs Cassin and relatives, fall ill as authorities investigate a rat poisoned product. Chemists examine the sausage for toxicence.
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