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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1909

Page

9

Representative Cook Attacks Roosevelt Over Colorado Policy

Representative George W Cook of Colorado denounces President Roosevelt and the administration in the House, alleging bias against Colorado citizens and accusing the executive of dictatorial tendencies. He mocks the president as vain and imperial, condemning recent boundary bill actions and tax policies while condemning executive overreach and threats to democratic institutions.

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Stomach of the Child Promotes Digestive Health Claims

An advertisement urges parents to protect a child’s stomach through Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets. It asserts tablets aid digestion, appetite, and nerve calm, claim safety from harmful chemicals, and promise quicker school performance. The copy promotes after meal use, targets all ages, and offers a free trial by sending name and address to F A Stuart Co.

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Veto Message Sparks Debate On Presidential Power

In a desultory debate a congressman criticizes presidential vetoes and executive overreach. The discussion centers on constitutional balance, the integrity of the republic, and the implications for Rocky Mountain policy and national law.

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. He succeeds Robert W. Breckon who resigned. An investigation had probed charges against Breckon relating to defense in federal and territorial courts. The Justice Department said the resignation was not Department prompted and Breckon gave no specific reason beyond wishing to devote attention to private practice.

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Congress Drops Provision on Dismissing Land Suit Cases

Congress declined to direct the Attorney General to dismiss government land suits in the Eastern district of Oklahoma where no actual fraud occurred and equity was lacking. A conference report eliminated a Senate proviso that would have forced dismissal of suits against Haskell of Oklahoma and other prominent citizens, affecting about 20000 Indian land cases.

Congress Attorney Oklahoma Senate Haskell

Favors Brownsville Bill Reinstating Discharged Officers

The bill would reinstate colored officers and soldiers dismissed after the 1905 Brownsville shooting incident. It was favorably reported by the House committee on military affairs after a Senate vote of ten in favor and five against.

Brownsville Texan Édministiae Senate

Secret Service Clash Ignites House Debate On Wilkie

A bitter House debate over the Secret Service and Chief Wilkie erupts as Bennet accuses mismanagement and Smith counters with demonstrations of support for the service. Discussions center on a looming vote to strip the service of certain powers and possible executive veto plans.

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Army Orders Leave Granted And Assignments For National Guardunits

Leave of absence granted for Way W F Truby medical corps three months and Col Orin B Mitcham ordnance department to visit inspection sites in New York City Crotonlyn and Binghamton NY East Orange NJ and Syracuse NY. Officers reassigned to duty at Havana Cuba Savannah GA and Rochester NY for powder and explosives work.

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Naval Officers Ordered to Duty and Vessel Movements

Movements of naval vessels listed with arrivals at Washington and Pensacola including Sylph, Triton, Macdonough, Thornton and DeLong. Officers Commander HM Dombaugh and Commander C C Mareh assigned to duties. Severn placed for Naval Academy commission. no casualties noted except a Korean crime report describing a lash victim with fatal injuries.

HM Dombaugh Arkansas C C Mareh Navy Department Washington Sylph Washlogwn Triton Macdonough Thornton DeLong Pensacola Hampton Roads Meblie Hadford Annapolis Severn Navel Academy Annapollis Gath ‘Natant

Bryan Denies Writing A Novel In Washington Post

Newt ep BW J Bhyan said he is not writing a novel and prefers political speaking. He left tonight for motion to Gifle Paungylvantd New York where he plans to attend Republican events and seek action.

Bryan Washington Post Newt Henry New York

Inaugural Committe Man Defends Secret Service Role

A congressional debate on the Secret Service after a Treasury probe reveals sharp exchanges. Mr Driscoll of New York defends the agency as essential, while Mr Gaines of Tennessee argues it should enforce Sherman antitrust laws. Amendments to limit or expand use of force fail 108 to 27 and 0 to 108.

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 Tall Tales of Diplomacy

Attorney General Bonaparte to resume law practice in Baltimore and deny any official role with the Taft administration. President Roosevelt discusses a possible Africa trip with Indian explorer Curtis and a Crow companion. White House staff changes include Carpenter as secretary to the President and Minschler as expert stenographer. Loubet foresees universal peace. Nebraska Senate supports direct election of US senators. Lieut Bertoust Azy named naval attache in Paris.

S. Curtis White House Roosevelt Gurt Africa West Ernest Dichtman New York Representative Cleatt Navy Department Navy Marine Corps Bonaparte Taft Baltimore Loeb Frea W Carpenter California Carpenter Latta Forster Tifa War Department Arthur Brooks William Pannell Brooks Frelated John Hanger Pannell

Licensed to Marry in Upspar County Foremen Notice

Fragmentary marriage notice lists multiple individuals including Rev Samuel Jatkeon and Magia Pebdteton with various surnames. Mentions Upspar County and other names such as Rose Libermey and Mamie Den. The text is garbled OCR with several unreadable segments and inconsistent spellings.

Getharat Caralina H Vincensa Angeles Vaal Zunes Ang Etta Hart Aerastat Ei A. Allipen Fon Shackleford Mamie Upspar County Brasnin Philip Syegotely Rose Libermey Samuel Jatkeon Magia J. Howards Shatton Miller Brown Mamie E Luees Miei Orp Mary E Thomen Titan Jordan

Roosevelt Probe Debate Prepares Senate Judiciary Vote

Senate judiciary will hear two reports Monday on the absorption of the Tennessee Coal and Iron by United States Steel Corp. The minority argues the President acted under facts and should not be judged on later findings, while stressing the antitrust enforcement is a matter for the Attorney General and district attorneys.

Senate Committee On Judiciary Tennessee,Coal and Irosh Company United States Kteal Corporation L ‘Binee Met Imtesere Clark Wyoming Pitting Sham Senate Court of Common Steel Corporation Mess Gary and Fick Tim United States

French Fear Foreign Meat Imports Spark High Duty Debate

The tariff commission issued a statement explaining its refusal to keep a minimum duty of 87 francs per 10 kilograms on refrigerated meat. It warns of potential invasion by foreign refrigerated products and argues a single maximum rate would pressure concessions in talks with the United States. It notes France could be bypassed if the minimum remained, via Canadian branches under Franco-Canadian terms. Mr Rose, deputy from Pas-de-Calais, will prepare a report to support the commission’s stance.

Tariff Commission France America Canada Rose Pas-de Calms Havre

Benzoate of Soda Declared Safe for Food Use

The board of food and drug inspection announced that benzoate of soda may be used in foods if plainly labeled with amount. The decision follows the Remsen board report that small quantities are not deleterious or poisonous. President Roosevelt appointed the panel, and Dr Harvey Wiley’s position at risk if conclusions are overturned.

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

New Naval Code Finished at London Conference

The International Naval Conference completed its labors with a final session. Delegates will sign the new code of naval warfare tomorrow. Washington had urged declaring prize courts as arbitration bodies rather than appeals. American delegates praised the draft, believing it will aid U S commerce in wartime. The code, divided into eight chapters, is highly technical.

London International Naval Conference Washington

Parcel Post Changes Set for Uniform Rates Abroad

The parcel post service to foreign countries will become uniform after March 1 at 12 cents per pound with an 11 pound limit. Japan and Sweden will shift to 11 pounds by April. France Denmark and China to conform soon. Many countries raise value limits to 80 dollars. Britain Ireland Germany offer unique limits. Conventions with Hungary, Austria, France, Italy, Uruguay, and the Netherlands expected this year.

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

In Federal court at Wilmington on February 2 an application was made to Judge Bradford for the appointment of receivers for the Delaware German Union Fire Insurance Company, with its principal office in Baltimore. An injunction restraining payment of a 710,000 check drawn January 1 was also requested to prevent repayment to Robert Dickson and R D Tweeddale for stock bought in the company, which they now control. The restraining order was issued and the hearing on receivers set for March 1.

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

Rate Argument Ended Board Reserves Decision on Petitusn

Special to The Washington Port Richmond Va February 25 Sullivan testified before the State Corporation Commission on the Atlantic Coast Line Railway petition for four new maximum passenger rates. The hearing concluded with the commission undecided, noting abnormal freight and passenger transport conditions and preferring to wait for potential effects of forthcoming regulations.

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