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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1910
Page
9
Attorney General Witherstam warns about constitutional protections against tyranny during the annual convocation at George Washington University. The address noted the dangers of concentration of power, highlighting the need for robust checks and balanced governance amid industrial reform efforts.
Readable fragments describe North Dakotans dining and observing a first anniversary at a Washington hotel venue. Names mentioned include G. Skulason and local officials, with references to a department and commissioner roles. The text lacks clear dates or outcomes but signals a celebratory gathering in the capital.
A noisy inquiry describes Treasury currency issues and restoration of coins. It notes emergency currency measures and concerns about wartime economy, with fragments mentioning departments and sections. The text references wartime monetary policy and official actions affecting payments.
A faded advertisement touts Dyspepsia Tablets claiming pure pepsin from Hydra sta, Jamaica Ginger flavor, and United States Pharmacopoeia approval. It urges readers to prove the product’s power by asking a pharmacist and sending names and addresses for delivery.
Fragmentary text describes representatives, committees, and the agricultural matters before a legislative body. It notes adjournment at 6 2 pm and a plan to reconvene at a later time. Names and exact actions are garbled, but the event concerns parliamentary procedure and ongoing budget or appropriations discussions.
The House Naval Committee approves a one year trial of Meyers plan to reorganize the Navy Department with funds kept to original purposes and no diversion. A Dawson Iowa resolution urges a statutory system and sets November sessions to push a complete naval administration plan through the current Congress.
A House hearing supported a Senate bill authorizing purchase of thirteen Turbal paintings by Howard Moran Theodore Sutra and Edward Moran. The works loaned to the National Museum would be shown as a major exhibit in the new building opening soon. The proposed price not less than 5000 reflects the paintings high value to collectors and education.
Rep Moon of Pennsylvania introduced a resolution in the House to extend the deadline for filing corporate net income returns to May 1. Thousands of complaints have reached Congress as filers cannot meet the March 1 date. The move aims to relieve processing pressure and address widespread tax return delays.
The President withdrew nominees to the customs court of appeals after Congress set salaries above seven thousand dollars annually. Some nominees will not accept the reduced ten thousand dollar figure, including Judge Alfred C Coxe who would not leave his current judicial post. Those willing to accept the new salary may be renominated.
Senator Newlands introduces a substitute measure to create a nine member Business Methods Commission named by the President. The panel would include executive department staff and outsiders with business methods expertise. The plan aims to improve administration and efficiency across federal agencies. In Nevada, Senator Newlands’ proposal follows discussions in the Senate on a similar executive branch reform.
The report covers the 34th Johns Hopkins University anniversary in Baltimore with plans to relocate to Homewood and raise funds for five buildings at about 192700000. German and American donors back an American Institute tied to Bartin University.
In Atlantic City, William Seyler declares Jane Adams fell over the millonDollar Pier during an argument and he fled out of fear. He admits a quarrel but denies pushing her. prosecutor says the death could be murder under New Jersey law and coroner will hold an inquest.
Robert Joseph Kennedy of Baltimore former Catholic University jurist speaks to national councils at Knights of Columbus Halls. Judge William H DeLacy introduces him after sharing remarks on George Washington. Kennedy discusses life of Chief Justice Taney noting he was the first Catholic Supreme Court justice.
The record notes a district in Congress debating a Senate bill authorizing an extension related to Tee VTC and Foster Street. The text references legislative action and involved street names in a pending measure. No further context or outcome is provided in the fragment.
The government warned liberals to avoid destabilizing the budget crisis by attacking the Lords veto. Churchill urged prompt action to bypass the Lords and push the veto abolition, while Keir Hardie condemned reconstructing the Lords but backed a second-choice tactic to starve supply until the veto bill passes.
News from San Jose del Sur Nicaragua Feb 22 reports Estrada government to seek peace terms via President Madriz yet provisional rulers may reject. Cable from Senor Castrillo indicates Chamorro influence and isolation of Fanama. Telegraph lines cut near Granada. Julián Telas named military governor of Granada Manaaya and Carazo. San Juan del Sur says interior Nicaragua communications restored.
Rep Nye of Minnesota lauded President Taft during a House tribute on the Indian appropriation measure. The bill allocated 8 250 000 for Indian affairs and passed the chamber amid debate and amendments, praising Taft as a steady leader for all parties.
At a House Agriculture panel hearing critics and supporters clash over the Scott bill aimed at abolishing bucket shops in grain futures trading. Merrill of the Chicago Board of Trade and Pickell of the National Hay and Grain Reporter defend hedging as essential, while others urge tighter or total bans, noting futures markets beyond the United States and urging careful constitutional review.
Dr Paul Schweitzer’s report later confirmed strychnine poisoning as Vaughan’s cause of death. The coroner and prosecutors agreed to delay releasing the full text until the grand jury presents. Vaughan, an instructor at the State Normal School in Kirksville, died October 14 at his home. Mrs Vaughan testified he always carried medicine.
The West Virginia Sons of the Revolution held their annual meeting in Clarksburg at the Waldo Hotel with a twelve course banquet. G E Duncan of Clarksburg presided as toastmaster. Alfred Paull of Wheeling, Frank Burdette, Col. Henry Raymond, John Bagrett of Clarksburg, former Gov Albert B White of Parkersburg and others spoke. Alfred Paull was elected president for next year, Marin of Grifton named vice president, and Baird Mitchell of Wheeling named historian. A reception at John B Hart's home followed by a Danial Davison Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
In New York on February 2 an injunction was issued by the supreme court barring Grace Herbert Guggenheim Wahl, the divorced wife of William Guggenheim, from pursuing further Illinois proceedings to contest her divorce. The injunction was granted on the application of the present Mrs Guggenheim.
A survey of national efforts to strengthen supervision of teachers, consolidate rural schools, and introduce scientific agriculture. Highlights include expanded teacher support, open air tuberculosis schools, card index tracking, and growing college programs.
Assistant Secretary Norton urged Congress to stop government payments for transporting fractional silver and minor coins. He projects saving about 100000 and reducing clerical work if the practice ends by June 39, eliminating prior shipment estimates and avoiding future year funding.
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of Atlas Congregation hosted a Washington birthday anniversary celebration last night at the National Flea Armory. The entertainment featured parrotie spirit and attracted 200 couples in the opening dance event.
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