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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1907
Page
9
In Albany on January 1 Charles Hughes took office as governor of New York in a ceremony marked by modest public fervor. He pledged a government of the people, opposed to special interests, and urged efficient, impartial administration while paying tribute to the ailing former governor and noting a peaceful, disciplined crowd.
The benediction was pronounced by Rt Rev William Croswell Doane Bishop of Albany. After inaugural ceremonies Gov Hughes and staff returned to the executive chamber where a reception followed. The event was unusually quiet and revealed how few politicians knew Hughes, who conducted no official business that day.
Berlin January 1 Emperor William received the Ambassadors on New Year’s Day. Ambassador Tower conveyed US President and people’s congratulations, which the Emperor kindly acknowledged. Tower recently presented a book with a warm personal letter urging lasting German American cordial relations for mankind. The day saw many visitors, including locals from salt works bearing gifts. Mr and Mrs Tower hosted open house for hundreds of Americans.
The Philadelphia Sailors Home resident known as Old Bill Maccabee nicknamed Old Bull greets the New Year with gusto. He jokes about aging, teeth troubles, and loving visits from ladies, while recalling ship life and longing for the navy's past. He dismisses resolutions, prefers eggnog, and plans to say happy new year to many.
Madrid reports the formal signing of the Algesiras convention at the state department in the presence of all participating nations. The United States ratification includes Monty White's April 7 reservation, and the Senate's December 12 resolution. The reservation states the U S does not accept responsibility for measures needed to implement the protocol provisions.
Paris Jan 1 The Alge ciras convention signed at Madrid enables Franco Spanish police to be stationed in Moroccan ports tomorrow. French officers have been chosen and a Swiss inspector will be named soon. Regulation of port policing to be agreed at Tangier by French Spanish ministers and Moroccan rep, and once Sultan approves the police will be installed.
Hearst asks for a rehearing on quo warranto proceedings to challenge George B. McClellan’s mayoral election. The new attorney general Jackson will consider serving the papers after Mayer’s ruling, which denied relief, claiming prima facie proof could not be shown without opening ballot boxes. Hearst highlights actions by McClellan and the ballot preservation order ahead of primary elections.
Harrisburg pa jan 1 governor Pennypacker urged a full inquiry into cap itol spending after noting 4 5 million for construction and 9 million for decorations and furnishings. He said the capital was paid from revenues with no taxpayer burdens and called for thorough investigation by the legislature.
Lincoln Neb Jan 4 the Nebraska legislature organized for its eighteenth session In the house DM Nettleton of Clay was elected speaker and in the senate C L Saunders of Douglas was chosen president pro tempore Speeches in both houses promised legislation regulating railroads and other corporations
James H. Higgins of Poswtucket was inaugurated as Rhode Island governor today after last November’s election. Also inaugurated were others chosen to state offices with the usual ceremonies. Roswell Burchard was elected speaker of the house. Plenty of fun and prizes featured in The Washington Post Educational Contest.
A senator in a hotel lobby predicts busy backroom politics as Congress nears March 3. Roosevelt plans a dinner for Speaker Cannon, signaling possible precedence over Cabinet and Supreme Court. Other figures, from Taft to Fairbanks, prepare social events that may shape presidential considerations amid rail prosperity and election talk. Burkett praises Pershing’s leadership while Romanesque wit spurs debate.
A former Nebraskan law student and legislator portraits Gen. Pershing as a disciplined, capable leader. He praises Pershing’s cadet reform at the university, math teaching at West Point, service in the Philippines, and a career praised for integrity despite recent gossip and charges.
Representative Amos R. Webber of Elyria and Miss Nettie Finch of Hinckley were married at Hinckley Free Baptist Church. After the ceremony they traveled to Washington to support a liquor prohibition bill for the District of Columbia, a priority since his failed bid for renomination last year.
Raleigh N C January 1 negroes mark Emancipation Day with a speech attacking President Roosevelt for dismissing the Twenty fifth Infantry negro battalion calling it executive lynching of the hundred men affected and a provocation to brutal caprice Gov Warner not inaugurated at Lansing State officers sworn in except Warner and Bird with oath postponed levee due to Warner’s illness
Jose D. Gomez is appointed to minister of foreign aff airs and minister of public instruction and government. Francisco Castro becomes minister of the interior and of finance. The country’s cordiality is quiet. A Great Educational Contest begins in next Sunday's Post, expected to engage every family member.
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