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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1909

Page

18

Representative Cook Attacks Roosevelt in House Debate

Representative George W Cook of Colorado delivered a vitriolic attack on President Roosevelt and his administration in the House. He denounced what he called executive overreach and political manipulation, condemning actions against the legislative branch, social land policies, and federal authority while defending Colorado citizens facing persecution under the administration.

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Stomach of the Child Promotes Digestion in Youth Tablets

A historical health advertisement urges parents to protect a child’s stomach through proper nourishment and routine use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals. It promises improved appetite, calmer nerves, and relief from indigestion, claiming benefits for all stomach conditions and offering a trial package free.

Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Mareiail Glen

Veto Controversy and Old Republic Echoes in Congress

Fragmentary text reflects heated debate over a presidential veto message and a joint congressional resolution on a boundary line between Colorado Oklahoma and the Territory of New Mexico. It praises a former president and laments partisanship while invoking figures like Roosevelt and Daggett.

Congress Colorado Oklahoma New Mexico Conchded United States Great-Republic Le-The-Moat Dougal Dalgetty William H Tart

Nomination of A L C Atkinson as U S Attorney for Hawaii

The President nominated A L C Atkinson of Hawaii to be United States attorney for the Territory of Hawaii yesterday. He succeeds Robert W. Breckon who resigned. An investigation had examined charges against Breckon, including claims he defended in Federal courts while not in Territorial cases. The Department of Justice stated the resignation was not requested and Breckon gave no specific reason beyond seeking to devote attention to private practice.

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No Limit on Land Suits Saved by Senate Proviso Elimination

Congress refused to direct the Attorney General to dismiss government suits in the Eastern district of Oklahoma over land cases where no equitable fraud existed. A proviso in the Indian appropriation bill would have required dismissals of actions against Haskell of Oklahoma and other prominent citizens, plus about 20000 Indian land cases, but the conference reports eliminated it.

Congress Attorney Oklahoma Senate Haskell

Favors Brownsville Bill Reinstating Colored Officers

A bill to reemploy colored officers and soldiers discharged after the Brownsville incident on August 1, 1905, will be favorably reported by the committee on military affairs. The Senate vote saw ten in favor and five against the measure.

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Secret service fight in Congress over Wilkie and budget

The House debated the Secret Service clash led by Chief Wilkie, with Bennet and Smith trading charges. A provision limiting the service survived a close vote, while Tawney denounced Wilkie and urged removal. Debate touched on prosecutions, appointments, and constitutional control, ending with passage of related appropriation items.

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Army officers granted leave and assignments for inspection duties

Leave of absence granted to Way W F Truby and Col Orin B Mitcham for inspection of National Guard batteries in New York and New Jersey. Officers including Josey A Ford and Dan C Kingman reassigned to duties in Savannah, Brooklyn, Binghamton, East Orange, and Cuba. Major Horsey to Eastman Kodak and Solvay works for smokeless powder production business.

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Naval Officers Charged with Duty Assignments and Movements

Movements of naval vessels listed with arrivals and departures including Sylph, Washington, Triton, Macdonough, Thornton, DeLong, and Severn. Comdr HM Dombaugh and Comdr CC Mareh assume duties, with notices from Navy Department Washington and Annapolis. Also reports a crime case in Merida Yucatan involving alleged lash victim and police response.

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Bryan Denies Writing a Novel as Talks Senates

Newt ep BW J Bhyan today denied that he is writing a novel and said he seeks action through Republican speeches. He departed tonight for an event in Gifle, Paungylvantd, New York, to address supporters.

Bryan Washington Post Newt Henry New York

Inaugural Committe Debate on Secret Service Power

Lawmakers spar over expanding Secret Service reach in antitrust and crime cases. Driscoll defends agents as detectives. Gaines warns against overreach. Amendments to exclude antitrust cases fail. attempts to grant Treasury Secretary authority also fail.

Driscoll New York Secret Service New Yorker Gaines Tennessee Douglas Ohio Parsons Norris Nebraska Hepner Ines Driscott Secretary of the Treasury Wom

Explorer at White House and Peace Talk Involving Bonaparte

American Chief Attorney General Bonaparte plans to resume law practice in Baltimore after inauguration. Secretary Loeb to be replaced by Fred W Carpenter with Taft confidant. Wendell Minscher joins White House staff, other shifts for Taft era. Also notes Loubet predicts universal peace, Nebraska votes to elect senators by direct vote, and Lt D M C Bertoust Azy named naval attaché in Washington.

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Licensed to Marry Amid Local Obscurity

A fragmented notice lists multiple individuals and counties in a marriage license item. Names include Rev Samuel, Mamie, Mary, and others with scattered surnames and ages. The garbled OCR fragment suggests a public marriage license or banns notice from Upsar County and nearby locales, with religious officiants and parties identified.

Senate to Hear Defense On President Authority In Steel Merger

Reports set for Monday before the Senate Judiciary Committee on investigation of the Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption by United States Steel. Minority argues the matter lies with the courts and that the President acted on facts then before him under Sherman law.

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French Fear Foreign Meat Tariff Debate

The tariff commission issued a statement rejecting the government plan to keep a minimum duty of francs per 10 kilograms on refrigerated meat. It argues the risk of foreign imports flooding in, and that a single maximum rate could coerce future U S concessions. The commission notes America could bypass any minimum by opening branches in Canada under the Franco Canadian agreement. Mr Rose, deputy from Pas de Calais, will prepare a report supporting the stance.

Tariff Commission France America Canada Rose Pas-de Calms Havre

Benzoate of Soda Use Approved in Foods

The board of food and drug inspection ruled that benzoate of soda may be used in foods if containers clearly label the presence and amount. The Remsen board, appointed by Roosevelt after extensive tests, found it harmless in small quantities, countering prior claims by Dr Harvey W Wiley that it was harmful.

Taois Board of Food and Drug Inspection Sqéntiic Remsen Board Wiley Bureau of Chemistry

New Naval Code Concludes Conference Signatures Pending

London February 20 The International Naval Conference finished its final session and delegates will sign the naval warfare code tomorrow The Washington proposal to make prize courts courts of arbitration rather than appeal was favorably considered American delegates praised the code for its potential benefits to U S commerce in wartime The code comprises eight chapters of technical articles and sub articles

London International Naval Conference Washington

Parcel Post Changes May Uniform Rates March First

The parcel post service to foreign countries will become uniform after March 1 with a rate of 12 cents per pound and a weight limit of eleven pounds. France Denmark and China may conform soon. Sweden and the United Kingdom show special limits. Negotiations continue with Hungary and conventions set with Austria France Italy Uruguay and the Netherlands.

Japan Sweden France Denmark China Europe Australia Great Britain Ireland Germany United States Hungary Austria Italy Uruguay Netherlands

Receivers Sought for German Union Fire Insurance Co

Application filed in federal court in Wilmington Delaware requests the appointment of receivers for the German Union Fire Insurance Company of Baltimore with its principal office in Baltimore. A restraining order was issued to halt payment of a 710000 check drawn January 1 for alleged use in repaying stock purchases by Robert Dickson and R D Tweeddale, who currently control the company. The matter on receivership is set for March 1.

Wilmington Del Bradford German Union Fire Insurance Company Delaware Corporation Baltimore Thera Robert Dickson R D Tweeddale

Rate Argument Ended in Board Hedges Higher Fare Decision

Special to The Washington Port Richmond VA February 25. Sullivan testified before the State corporation commission as the Atlantic Coast Line Railway witness on a petition seeking a new maximum passenger rate. The case was completed after an extended hearing. The commission may delay ruling due to unsettled freight and passenger transport conditions and potential effects of existing regulations.

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