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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
34
A proposed merger between the Metropolitan and Citizens' institutions stirs friction as financiers and stockholders battle for control. The vote outcome, tallied by many shares, signals powerful interest from key figures, with leadership shifts and consolidation plans reverberating through the city’s banking scene.
The board will not interfere and the government presumes rates set by a state railroad commission or by railroads themselves are reasonable. The Interstate Commerce Commission announced yesterday that it justifies reducing a rate only after full review if the rate is unreasonable or discriminatory. A Paola Kansas Refining Company complaint against the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad was dismissed without prejudice. The commission found that the rate adjustment, given traffic conditions, does not violate the law.
Washington assistant district attorney reports no case against sleuth Howlett after investigation into an assault accusation. The health department charges a negro with assault but the warrant was refused and no charges filed.
District Attorney Mangum refused to issue a warrant for Detective Howlett over allegations from December involving Osborn. Inspector Cross and several officers reported surprise at the decision, saying no clear case existed. Howlett asserted he did not strike Osborn. Reports tie the incident to prior detective actions in a jewelry store case.
Military notices list Maj George Bell Jr and Capt Garter Corst Tillerson among officers retained for militia duties reporting to the governor of Ohio. Col Benjamin P Runkie retired. two officers detailed for artillery tasks at Fort Stevens and Fort Canby. Twenty first Infantry to February 11 reassignment. various quartermaster and ordnance duties noted. Obituaries list multiple deaths with ages and last addresses including Hillam, May Donnell, Kernard Connel, and Susan Sibley Hospital patient details.
Members of the House faced mockery as a subscription fund for a loving cup for James S. Sherman, NY, purportedly raised by a self appointed committee. The cup was actually given last summer, and colleagues later reimbursed the contributors though some called the affair irregular and a possible trick.
A bill drafted by the commissioners and sent to Congress aims to bar women from work in establishments where intoxicating liquors are sold in the District. Backed by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and other groups, the measure would forbid any female from aiding in sale or distribution of intoxicants, regardless of age. The current law bans women under barroom licenses but not in wholesale liquor venues.
The West Virginia House of Delegates adjourned without notifying Governor Dawson or reading his message. Republicans, now in the majority, elected the Senate President and House Speaker. A messenger was sent to notify the governor, but both chambers adjourned before formal action. The message, about 22,000 words, will be sent to the House tomorrow. Governor Glasscoch is visiting Dawson.
A scheduled speaker, previously listed for the Eighth Street Temple and other Washington events, sent a telegram to Rev Dr Simon delaying his lecture dates indefinitely due to illness. The Rev Dr Simon hopes the lecturer can visit Washington within two to three weeks if recovered.
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