Local Budget Gut Estimates for 1910 Budget Falls Short
District bill shows a total of 6 million dollars more, with 38 thousand less than 1909. Construction and repair items for schools and highway improvements are cut the most. Only 2,911,205 dollars allowed for teachers and maintenance of buildings. High pressure service left out.
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Manly
Massachusetts
Lote
Lowilks Poeurks
Dar Street
Sattentr Street
Grouni
Suser
Ceorgetown
Ste
Rosedale da Ateun Musho
Great Falls
Gereat Bulls
Mantier Fittabon
Ling
Georgetown
Joehird
Health Department
Smallpox Hospital
North Sing
House Committee On Appropriations
Senate Committee On Appropriations
House
Senate
Tims
District appropriation trims and lines up water project costs
District appropriations reveal a nine million eight hundred thirty seven thousand seven hundred fifty eight dollar cap and requests eight million six thousand six hundred ninety five dollars. Cuts total six million one thousand eight hundred ninety seven dollars. Water department funds stand at three million one hundred twenty three thousand dollars with multiple line-item reassignments and project trims including street improvements and sewer work.
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Health Insight
A long column urges readers to seek relief from illness via Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root, claiming kidney trouble causes most illnesses and offering free samples by mail alongside ordinary drug-store sales. It blends health advice with appeals to purchase and to write for samples.
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Kilmer
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton NY
Bar to Minor Embassies in Senate Action
The Senate foreign relations committee favorably reports a bill to repeal the rule forcing the United States to send ambassadors to nations that elevate their own ranks in Washington. Secretary Root supports the bill, and an amendment to raise China’s representative to ambassador was favorably reported by Mr Lodge.
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Sepa
United States
Root
Committee On Foreign Relations
China
Lodge
Rate Bill in Senate Committee Prolongs Tariff Debate
The Fulton bill to curb railroad rate increases without 30 days notice to the Interstate Commerce Commission faced a second tie vote and adjourned without action. It would bar changes in freight and passenger charges without official notice and impose fines up to 320,000 for each offense, with penalties for rebates.
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Cton
Railrog Is
Senate
Fulton
Newlands
Interstate Commerce Commission
Benator
Dollver
Tilman
Fawler
Eirikins
Aldrich
Kean
Crane
Foster
Alldrich
Cullom
Foraker
McLauren
Commission
Higher pay for judges amendment to appropriation bill
Senator Clark of Wyoming introduced an amendment to the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill proposing pay increases for federal judges. Chief justice would be $18,000, associate justices $1,760, Supreme Court marshal $3,500, circuit judges $10,000, and district judges $9,000 each. The judiciary committee will report it favorably to the appropriations committee.
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Clark
Wyoming
Committee On Judiciary
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Committee of the Judiciary
Committee On
Banking Bill On Banks In District Passes Under Review
Senator Gallinger moves to incorporate banks in the District of Columbia, reaching the calendar with objections from Mr Flint and Dillingham explaining the bill. Many banks operate under various charters, and the measure aims to bring them under the comptroller of the currency. The bill requires private bankers to obtain a license and prohibits advertising as banks, forcing them to use the term private banker.
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Gallinger
Dil
Columba
Flint
Dillingham
Comptroller of the Currency
Ag Banks
May object to Hitchcock in Senate gossip
Rumors circle around President elect Fatt as he debates Hitchcock for Postmaster General. Gossip says opposition could arise in the Senate if Hitchcock remains national chairman due to the vast patronage of the Post Office and the risk to Republican senators. Some say Taft weighs the objection as conversations continue.
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Senate
Fatt
Frank H Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Hitchcock
Nationa S
Eecept & Cabinet
Taft
Hichcock
Hickman to Lecture on Stage in Big Covert Charm
Charley Hickman has been offered one hundred dollars to deliver a scientific paper and oration at a lecture platform. The American Association’s famed ash wielder prepares through mirror practice and bow rehearsals with Doc White acting as audience and prompter. Hickman’s decision rests as he sharpens delivery and hopes for a favorable response by week’s end.
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Isim Trang
Charley Hickman
American Association
Hickman
Big Ed Walsh
Walter Johnson
Hickmian
Cheerful Charles
Doc White
William Pinkney Bowie
Hick
Track Captain Elected At Young Men's Christian Association
At a meeting of candidates for the track team of the YMCA O M Stratton was elected captain. The Indoor season schedule includes Johns Hopkins in Baltimore January 30, Federal Games February 2, and Georgetown Infear in March. A dual meet with Central YMCA of Baltimore is proposed for midwinter in the local gym. A one mile relay with Central YMCA Baltimore will be run in the Federal games and relays likely for other indoor meets. Noted runners include H G Royce D A De Leshmutt R A Duncan Colley A W Sampson LW Patch W H Wetzel and O M Stratton among sprinters. others cover middle and long distances, high jump and pole vault, and weight events.
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Young Men's Christian Association
O M Stratton
Baltimore
Georgetown
G Royce D
de- Leshmutt
R.A
Duncan
J Colley
W Sampson
Patch
H Wetzel
O M
Stratton
J Fralle
W Woodward
P Enger
Winchester Grenier
M_ Cutts
OA Heald
H Parmlee
Fred Poni
I Smoot
V Graham
W Byrnes
T H Sheridan
F J Porter
C ‘Tulloas
F L Datlag
Caledonian Club weighs Brightwood field for inter British games
At a Caledonian Club meeting in the Eagles Ball last night a plan to hold the inter British athletic series at Brightwood Driving Park was virtually approved A committee of Caledonians Hibernians and Sons of St George will confer with park management to schedule field sports and invite other local clubs to compete with the listed organizations as plans call for a broader outdoor program and eventual schedule.
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Caledonian Club
Brightwood
Caledonians
Hibernians
Sons of St George Society
Cuban chess expert Capablanca visits local club for simultaneous
Capablanca, the Cuban chess master, toured the country on a big city circuit and played a rapid-fire simultaneous at the local club. He finished with 18 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, defeating nearly all challengers before a strong field that included Pratt Shade Morrman Landry and Boykin who drew. Other participants listed included Benjamin of Georgia Alexander champion of Canada and Kirkpatrick of Lynchburg.
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Capablanca
Pratt Shade
Morrman
Landry
Boykin
Benjamin
Georgia
Yale Drops Holy Cross From Schedule Sparks Worcester Turmoil
Yale announced it will drop Holy Cross from its football schedule causing outrage among Worcester students. The surprise action risks cancellation of the Holy Cross Yale baseball rivalry and ends the athletic ties long maintained between the two Massachusetts institutions.
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Holy Cross
Yale
Worcester
Washington Post
Mass
Massachusetts Catholic University
Worcester Grounds
Plan Minstrel Show to Aid Georgetown Athletics
The Georgetown University athletic committee cannot meet this year's expenses. A minstrel show is proposed, organized by the law and medical schools, to run during Easter holidays. With the available material and a capable manager, at least $2000 could be added to the athletic committee's coffers.
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Georgetown University
Law and Medical Schools
Gallaudet College Forms Basketball Team and Schedule
Gallaudet College to field a basketball team after a faculty meeting granted students permission to arrange a schedule. Most games will be on Saturdays. J H Mueller named manager and Fred O'Donnell elected captain. Teams seeking games should contact Manager Mueller at Gallandet College.
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Gallaudet College
J H Mueller
Fred O'Donnell
Mueller
Gallandet College
May Fight March 17 in Colma Arena
Special report from San Francisco dated January 6 notes Nelson and McFarland are expected to clash for the lightweight world title at James Coffroth’s Colma arena on March 17. Coffroth plans a $25,000 purse and Nelson may return to the ring by then. McFarland shows willingness.
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Washington Post
San Francisco
Nelson
McFarland
James Coffroths
Colma
Coffroth
Theodore Roosevelt confirms approval of Tennessee Coal and Iron deal
The President informs the Senate that he approved the absorption of Tennessee Coal and Iron by United States Steel and instructed the Attorney General to respond to the inquiry about nonaction. He argues the Senate has no authority to direct executive departments and provides the letter from November 4 1907 detailing the transaction and the involved actors.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Jennesses Coal and Iron Company
United States Steel Corporation
Henapaite
Bengter Cutherson
Steel Company
Begaat
Tennessee Concern
Bagnaparte
HW Cary
H . Frick
Steel Corporation
York
Tennessee Coal Company
Gary
Frick
Stuation
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Executive Department
Attorney General
Executive
Congress
United States
Theodore Roossvelt
White House
Excise Hearings for District Club Liquor Licenses
Beginning next week the District excise board will hear about twenty applications for liquor licenses to sell in clubs in the District. Applications have been held up since the start of the license year. The board will decide if clubs are run for members or merely as drinking places after saloons close. Licenses of 7G retail and 2 wholesale liquor establishments are currently held up pending further investigation.
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District Excise Board
Excise Board
Inaugural Statewide Electors Milton Mississippi 1908 Certificate
Complex notice from the Department of State and Mississippi officials certifying the final ascertainment of votes for President and Vice President in Mississippi from the November 24 1908 election with names of electors and statewide canvass details. Also includes proposals for inaugural printing rights and multiple stockholders meetings notices for Washington DC area rail and utility companies, with dates in January 1908 and 1909.
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United States OF America
Department of State
Act of Congresa
Misatesippi
Elihu Root
United States
Washington
Seals
Root
Jackson
Noel
Miss Jasin
Missiessop
Presiden
Himame
HH Brooks
AW Rhoods
Las A J Mcintyre
Robert Gresham
IW Henderson
T C Kimbrough
Jessa
Dl Jonce
To Stenet
Lak
JT Lowrey
HB Greaves
Wom Denny
A Stanton
D_ Charoberlain
Dubois
Franko
Toler
I“ Bhipman
Sonn A Cook
Doves
Jor Everett
R Brewer
TE Gore
Lalgham
O'Neal
Patte Soo Lashoo
Hoh Brooka Jr
Wi Shands A.J
McIntyre Robert Gresham
W Henderson
TC Kinbrough Lesser Jones
C Sirect
Lowry HB
Creaves
Clactord
State of
Misalvaipp
City of
Bealy E . Roel
Joseph W Power
Vce
Hibbs
1Ath Street
Washington DC
Oelock
Taft and
Mierman
Gas Well S
Lumber Dealer G H Adams Enters Voluntary Bankruptsy
G H Adams lumber dealer of Washington filed voluntary bankruptcy in the District Supreme Court. Liabilities tally about 29000 with assets around 329811.85 and liabilities including 853731. Real estate and uncollected book accounts total 916685. Stock valued at 450. James Carter of 1d4 B greet southwest is his heaviest creditor with notes of 5057.50.
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G H Adams
Washington
District Supreme Court
James Carter
Greet Southwest
Cure Indigestion With Diapepsin As Stomach Aid
People suffer a range of stomach issues and miseries from indigestion. The ad promises relief by taking Diapepsin for 30 cents per case, claiming it digests food independently of the stomach and cleanses the intestines after a few days, ending the need for laxatives or liver regulators.
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Metropolitan Police Department
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Munteipat
Rock Creek Valley
Anacosta and
Washington Harbor
Anacostia Basin
Fit
M. Stratton
Athletic Association
Rot
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Tenniskee Deal and Iron Co
Otek
New York
W. B. Moses & Sons
Corcoran Gallery OF Art
Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Sanitary Grocery CO
Rock Bottom
Anacostia and Potomac Foyer Railroad Company
Poperly
East Capitol Streets
F J Whitehead
Gab
TAD
Brightwood Railway Company
East Capitot
J Whitc
Jab
Gnfarmal
Georgtown and Tenallytown Railway Company
Whitehead
Jae
Washington Ralway and
Mlectify Company
FS White
Potomac Electro Power
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Washington D CC
J Whiteher
City and Suburban Railway of
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White
Merch and Mechanics
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Weller
Capital Traction Company
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Ifrank P
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Judd & Detweiler, Inc
Windsor Club
Notte
DR. White
McGill & Wallace
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EB Ellett
Oscar Franklin Comstock
Sosef I Kaspar
Vinlin Studio
Heintz
E. C. Heintz
Bankroft
Aearter In
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Columbia
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Udex
Donnelly Jane Sadier
Lgecra
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Henry Come
Joseph Wo
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Lawrence Coever
Hfstra
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Matt Thera
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Frances Starr
Elgeve
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NEW New Academy
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David Marion
Louie Rice
Burton Holmes
Ate Ootwu
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Japan
Java
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Rina
Ehragay
Ose Gabrilowitsch
Mikes St. Arther Smiths
Jefe Stuart
Comedienne
Pistorio
Oliver Birst
Rue Northwest Conservatory of
Palace Theatre
Chagas
Lewon
Muse
Leesona
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