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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
27
A damaged passage discusses a Roosevelt letter used in a message to Congress about corporate revenues falling and employee pay needing reduction. The text mentions decreased wages, rising costs, and broader economic pressures impacting workers and business, with references to transportation lines and broader industry effects.
Fragmented OCR text discusses opposition to wage reductions, mentions Serbia and western states, unclear names, dates, and places, with numerous garbled phrases making extraction of concrete facts difficult. The source shows political discourse with implied economic and regional themes but lacks verifiable specifics.
Representatives of the Brotherhood of Transport Engineers met with General Manager Neeit of the Santaem Railway to seek wage cuts due to financial strain. A proposed plan mirrors a late October 16 reduction of 7 percent, but machinists rejected the idea. The proposal was sent to the shops for workmen to vote.
Interstae Commerce Commission hears informal petition from Wahasi and others seeking extension of the nine hour law for railway employees and telegraph operators. Railroads warn many stations cannot be manned and threaten service cutbacks if no relief is granted before March 23. Officials acknowledge seriousness of the labor constraint and aim for a satisfactory administrative solution.
The Interstate Commerce Commission notes not all wage reductions will occur. Construction work paused due to financial strain, but will resume as spring opens, with plans for re adjustment of overtime pay and resumed activity by Chicago and Great Western systems.
Allison Wikner of Maryland has been appointed as a special assistant to the Attorney General in Washington to handle cases under the Hepburn Act and related commodity matters. Spelling, formerly with the Interstate Commerce Commission, is also named a special assistant with a focus on antitrust cases.
Baron Kogoro Takahira presented credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to President Roosevelt in the Blue Room. Roosevelt lauded the diplomat's knowledge of America and recalled past friendly ties, signaling a strengthened Japan United States partnership.
A special committee was appointed yesterday by the Benatr ual offices and Post-roads to consider establishing a pay bank system. Members include Senators Carter Proctor Burrows Clay and Bankhead. Three bills are before the committee including the Post office Department Bill by Senator Knox and others by Burkett and Carter.
The Newlands bill for an Inland waterway commission and a 40 million dollar Special fund was discussed by the Senate Committee on Commerce. Little progress occurred though it was agreed to devote time at each meeting. Supporters expect a committee report during this session, spurred by President Roosevelt’s messages on national waterways.
Mr Waldo of New York demanded impeachment of Judge Lebbius I Wilfley of the United States Court for China at Shanghai. He read charges and introduced a resolution accusing the judge of vile and corrupt conduct in office and high crimes and misdemeanors. The resolution was referred to the Judiciary Committee to report within ten days with further proceedings to be determined.
Russian admiralty representatives outlined a national fiscal naval program to be finished by 1917. The plan includes battleships with duplicate armament and hydrographic work, costing about 1,007,008,000 rubles. An alternate smaller program would build four battleships and a fleet of smaller vessels costing 325,000,000 rubles. The commission did not act. A US foreign office representative noted Turkish military moves near Russia’s border are not aimed at Russia but reflect internal regional tensions. The Sultan reportedly has no wish for conflict with Russia.
Secretary Metcalf seeks information from officers to identify who supplied material to writers criticizing the navy battle chips policy. He has sent questions to Lieut. Com. Sims and Lieut. Com. Hill among others. The move underscores strict naval rules banning officers from commenting to outsiders, with penalties for violation.
Special from Annapolis preserves details of a submarine convoy aiding the Hist relief mission. The Cuttlefish arrived off the Navy Yard while Hist remains grounded at Cove Point and Viper rests at Thomas Point. The Tarantula is towed to Annapolis by Standish as crews report the voyage as the longest for vessels of their class.
The Washington Post reports the New York market for Mrs KW Conger’s collection yielded large sums for antiquities. A set of thirteen Lin Buddhist volumes fetched 286 dollars from Slater, while jade pieces, amber beads, and carved boxes changed hands among collectors including Vanderbilt and Mrs RH Wil.
The armored cruisers West Virginia Midsland Tennessee and Washington arrived this morning in San Francisco from Mescalena Ley. Colorado and Pennsylvania did not enter the harbor, heading north toward the Isremrrtya Nav rd. The four large vessels gathered near the battleship Nebraska Boston and the other ships as the scartermser Chesley was moved to the dry dock at Charlestanh Nav ard for overhaul and official on the Rorkland course.
Government expert Dr. Rupert Blue warns that bubonic plague remains a danger in San Francisco. In forty eight days there were two hums ses of plague and over the last two weeks one and three tenths percent of exterminated rats were infected.
Special to the Washington Post from Asheville North Carolina reports W Gould Brokaw and his wife in Archdale to attend him as he suffers a nervous breakdown after a recent illness. They had traveled from North Carolina to New York but were advised to remain in Archdale where Brokaw’s condition worsened and his wife faced threats. Mrs Brokaw joined the push and at Archdale as hunting preserves are linked to the Brokaws and the Goules.
Philadelphia February fire at Thomas Hen & Sons millinery shop drives hundreds of workers from the building. Smoke exposure affected twenty female workers while the blaze destroyed the facility and caused extensive losses.
Whitelaw Reid, United States ambassador to Great Britain, sailed for Europe today aboard the Baltic. He has been in the United States for several weeks on a vacation.
AKestler report says three safes were blown last night in Albany Georgia including the post office safe, Raddock and Griffin firm, and Hightower and Son. About $1000 taken overall with $200 from the Raddock Grifin safe and stamps valued at $350 from the post office. Authorities believe a crew behind the robbery will be identified leading to arrests.
Philadelphia Feb 20 The American Sundayschool Union announced a prize program offering 20000 dollars in religious literature prizes. The top award of 1000 dollars goes to the author of the best piece on Christian Principles in Our Rural Districts How to Make Them a Contro l ing Influence. A 670 dollar prize is set for the best original work on The Bible n Attractiva Book and 46 dollars for the next best original piece on the same topic.
The visit of Secretary Root strengthens Peru US friendship as two warships and excursion steamers arrive. Crowds fill Callao and Lima with cheers of Viva los Americans and Viva los Estados Unidos. Officials plan dinners, regattas, and a grand bullfight while Admiral Evans recovers from illness but directs fleet affairs from the Connecticut.
Secretary Metcalf plans to visit San Francisco as the battle ship Reet arrives. The President wants the navy head present to greet the fleet after its voyage. Departure depends on fleet movements after Magdalena Bay target practice. Chaplain Bellows quits navy and Mellows resigns to return to parochial and literary work. Chicago now sailing from the Pacific toward Annapolis. Arrival at Punta Arenas reported to the Navy Department.
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