27 Feb 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1909
Page
1
The article reports Taft asserting misrepresentation over his stance on establishing a permanent tariff commission to study the new law, seek future changes, and ensure a scientific basis for tariffs. It notes his wish for careful study, readiness to meet March 15, and ongoing talks with MacVeagh about portfolio moves amid political pressure.
Report of party attendees including MacVeagh and Taft era figures discussing Treasury secretary eligibility and banking law limits. Mentions auctions of carriages and stock terms, with references to officials trading mercantile interests and public sales at Sloan's today.
Interested Portsmouth residents travel to Washington with photographs to persuade President Taft to visit Newcastle for the summer of 1909. The proposed estate on Portsmouth harbor near Newcastle Bay would host the visit, close to the Japanese Russian peace delegation headquarters, with support from New Hampshire's congressional delegation.
Memphis reports say General Luke E Wright will be named to the Supreme Court by President Taft after his inauguration. Friends cite his five year lease on a Washington home and relocation of his family as proof of an imminent transition from Secretary of War to a high court position.
Mr Roosevelt points out a parting shot fired at Washington inspired by Jefferson. He blames the first executive for political insuits and legalized corruption. Rep Cook in the House on Thursday referred the matter to committee. Report on course of action Monday.
Roosevelt finds humor in sharp criticism while Cuba publishes a census abstract showing 1907 population at 2,043,95 with rural growth and schooling gains. The report notes white, Cuban, and foreign born components, literacy levels, and civic citizenship, alongside a look at the age and voting status of residents. The White House also references a historic Aurora editorial on Washington and Hamilton as Cook’s attack on the President is sent to a select committee for action.
Edward Simmons, 69, president of the Fourth National Bank and longtime New York business figure, collapsed with syncope after leaving a subway express at the Brooklyn Bridge station. He was rushed to Hudson Street Hospital, then sent home. His condition described as not serious. He has held multiple posts including port collector, stock exchange president, and hospital trustee.
New York reports Lady Cook, a prominent suffragist, arrived from England and states the cause is won, with minor details to work out. She will advise in the suffragette movement and help administer its affairs, noting women will accept the ballot as a matter of course unless they deem a candidate unworthy.
Mrs Hannah Menelsom, watching a moving picture show in Lafayette on February 26, recognized her son among scenes from a Florida ostrich farm. She telegraphed him and received a reply confirming he is employed as IT manager at the ostrich farm and had not heard from him in seven years.
Chicago and New York reports show May wheat rising to new season highs. May delivery trades near 117.34 to 122.38 per bushel with gains driven by strong cash wheat demand and London spot sales. Officials note congestion in May futures linked to Patten megaton influence.
Rev William A Sunday known as Billy Sunday faced a violent assault at his revival in Springfield before about 8000 attendees. The attacker, Sherman Potts from Lovington, was subdued and jailed, while Sunday sustained bruises and the crowd was calmed by Fischer and Butler guiding the audience.
The revenue cutter Mohawk ran aground at Hogs Back Hell Gate while en route from New London to Tumblingville. It rests on two rocks with a hole feared, water in the fire room, pumps keeping pace, and beams bent. Three tugs and diving support are on site as naval pontoon units move in.
Seismologists record a vast earthquake of greatest intensity at 536 pm. Milne estimates the disturbance originated about 5000 miles away, likely in the Pacific Ocean, with a London seismograph confirming the shock.
Cambridge Feb 26 An announcement states Harvard University will receive 130000 to endow a memorial chapel named for Edward Wigglesworth. Donors James Norton Drew Mary G Pitcher Henrietta G Fitz and George Wigglesworth of Boston are longtime Harvard associates. The chapel must remain non denominational and not tied to any specific Christian branch.
Nashville accounts the Cooper Sharp trial over former Senator E W Carmack s slaying. Witnesses testified Col Cooper ian Edward Craig said Carmack was in an ugly mood and the defense sought to exclude that testimony while the state pressed for broader cross examination as Judge Hart warned a ruling tomorrow on admissibility amid bitter legal argument.
The State Department plans dispatch naval ships to Amapala on the west coast to watch developments in Nicaragua and Central America. The move follows reports of uneasiness linked to military activities with the aim of reporting back and applying pressure to prevent serious outcomes.
Special to The Washington Post. New Orleans February 2. Charles L Jourdan superintendent of the Morris Retreat near New Orleans was assassinated last night by poachers. The retreat, the largest game preserve in the South, was established by the late John A Morris and run by his sons Alfred Hennen Morris and Wennen Morris. Jourdan, a renowned expert on game birds and noted bird photographer, was born in Alabama and directed the retreat for years.
Margaret J Prizer, daughter of the late John G Prizer, left $40,600 to her, with the condition she never live with her husband. In Norristown courthouse Mrs Anderson chose her marriage over the estate, after marrying Robert Anderson two years ago despite parental wishes.
Amid storms and long debate the House passed a sundry appropriation near 137 million dollars while Democrats attacked the rules. A port side ruling struck out an increase in Panama bonds and salaries for Isthmian canal officials, amid calls to protect miners and veterans home funding. The Maine inquiry and canteen restorations features were debated but not enacted, with talks turning to the Wreck of the Maine and the printing budget for coastal surveys.
A legislative report on the Missouri State Penitentiary reveals brutal conditions in the women's department. It describes iron wrist rings chained to a door, poor sanitation, and baths only at admission or discharge, with calls to demolish a large building as unfit for habitation.
Alfred G Vanderbilt sails for New York on the Lusitania, saying he will return to London in a fortnight on private business. He identified eight horses in top condition for the Brighton road next coaching season. Vanderbilt denied any interest in Madison Square Garden and would decide on future actions after his trip.
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