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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1909
Page
28
Fragmented report shows Taft urging a permanent tariff commission to study the 1913 law and propose future changes. He defends his positions against misrepresentation, notes uncertainty, and emphasizes cautious, scientifically grounded action. MacVeagh discussed portfolio changes amid campaign debates.
A polluted draft records a luncheon with political figures discussing Treasury secretary eligibility. MacVeagh questions if a banking man must relinquish mercantile interests to qualify. The transcript cites opinions on corporate roles and possible resignations linked to Taft era appointments.
Interested Portsmouth residents have traveled to Washington with photos and plans to lure President Taft to Newcastle for Summer 1909. The offer centers on an estate on Portsmouth harbor near Newcastle Bay, close to the Russian Japanese peace delegation HQ, and is backed by New Hampshire's congressional delegation.
Memphis reports say General Luke E Wright will be named to a Supreme Court judgeship by President Taft soon after his inauguration. Friends cite five year lease on his Washington home and plans to relocate his entire family as evidence he will remain in federal service.
In a Thursday House exchange Representative Cook criticized the president’s ethics charge as political insincerity and legalized corruption. A report outlines a course of action to be referred to committee, with action expected Monday.
The article notes President Roosevelt finding humor in criticism from critics while relations with Congress unfold. It highlights the Cuba census abstract showing 1907 population figures, literacy, and citizenship details, along with Cook’s hostile speech and House committee actions regarding presidential remarks. It also references Washington’s editorial history and Hale’s role in Cuba’s wartime governance.
Special to The Waccuiesue New York February Edward Simmons president of the chamber of commerce and several major New York financial and civic bodies was stricken with syncope as he left a subway express at the Brooklyn bridge station. He was carried to Hudson Street Hospital and later discharged home. He is 69 years old and holds numerous high offices including president of the Fourth National Bank and governor treasurer of the New York Hospital.
New York dispatch reports Lady Cook, prominent in the suffrage movement in England and here, declares the suffrage battle won and that the work now focuses on minor details and guidance for the movement. She says women will likely accept the ballot without issue, though some may not vote if no suitable candidate exists.
Special to The Washington vast Lafayette report describes Mrs Hannah Menelsom recognizing her son in a moving picture showing scenes from a Florida ostrich farm. She had not heard from him in seven years. She telegrammed, and today he replied he is at the ostrich farm employed as IT manager.
Chicago and New York report on fresh season highs for wheat futures with May at 11.734 dollars a bushel and July at 10.514 dollars. May neared Gates campaign peak while futures rise on cash grain demand and London spot sales.
In Springfield 8000 persons witnessed evangelist Billy Sunday struck with a wagon whip by Sherman Potts who was restrained as police took him to jail. Potts claimed action to defend women’s name amid revival tensions. Sunday suffered bruises and calmed the crowd after the attack. Potts had a prior asylum admission and said he traveled from Decatur to strike.
The revenue cutter Mohawk ran aground at Hogs Back Hell Gate while en route from New London to Tompkinsville. It rests on two rocks with a hole feared in the hull. water in the fire room is rising despite pumps. Three tugs, pontoons, and the Powhatan wrecking steamer are to assist as officials coordinate by wireless and a diver is en route.
Seismograph at London records a vast earthquake of the greatest intensity at 5:36 pm. Seismologist Milne estimates the disturbance origin about 5000 miles distant in the Pacific Ocean, reflecting a moment of seismic shock reported by The Washington Post.
Cambridge mass February twenty six donors James Norton Drew Mary G Pitcher Henrietta G Fitz and George Wigglesworth of Boston announce a $130000 endowment to Harvard University for a memorial chapel not denominational in character. The gift is linked to the Edward Wigglesworth family lineage and supports nonsectarian services.
Nashville trial in the Cooper Sharp case heated as counsel sparred over admitting testimony about Carmack's mood and a revolver. Lieut Piloner found a loaded and empty shells revolver near Carmack. Maj Vertrees testified Cooper loaned Carmack a revolver. The judge reserved ruling and adjourned for a decision tomorrow.
The State Department plans to dispatch one or more naval vessels to Amapala on Nicaragua’s west coast to monitor developments and report on the situation. The action follows a report from John I Gregory to the secretary of the legation in Managua, as officials seek to prevent any serious disruption amid limited Central American communications.
Special to The Washington. New Orleans February 2. Charles L Jourdan superintendent of Morris Retreat near New Orleans was assassinated last night by poachers. The retreat, founded by John A Morris and run by his sons Alfred Hennen Morris and Wennen Morris, is the Souths largest game preserve. Jourdan, a famed expert on game birds and noted bird photographer, was a Alabama native who had led the retreat for years.
In Norristown Pennsylvania on February 2 Mrs Margaret J Prizer Anderson renounced a $40,000 share from her late father John G Prizer's will to remain with her husband Robert Anderson. The will conditioned the inheritance on not living with her spouse after receipt. Mrs Anderson, formerly Miss Prizer, had married two years earlier against her parents' wishes.
A House session faced a heated debate over a sundry appropriation bill. Proposals included striking out a Panama bond increase and tightening salaries for Panamanian canal officials. The discussion touched on veteran homes funding, miner safety amendments, and a controversial Maine inquiry amid partisan clashes and roll calls.
A Missouri legislative report details appalling conditions at the Missouri State Penitentiary including chained women in a waist ring cell, dirty cells, and allegedly minimal baths limited to admission and discharge. The report urges tearing down a large structure and notes severe sanitation and personal cleanliness concerns among inmates.
Alfred G Vanderbildt will sail for New York on the Lusitania tomorrow. He stated he has no private business and will return to London in a fortnight. He found eight horses for Brighton road and said he has not decided about Madison Square Garden.
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