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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1909
Page
8
A 1883 law halves pay for ill postal workers while substitutes are used. Readers urge broader sick leave and annual vacation. Grandfield notes the statute’s long history and recent push to grant 30 days yearly leave, but Congress has delayed action amid postal deficits.
Report from New York describes a Salome themed gala at Grand Central Palace where hundreds of attendees in varied attire gathered for a lengthy evening of performances and costume spectacle. A late arrival in pink Turkish costume ignited rumors of Salome in disguise, but no production ensued and many guests departed disappointed.
A dense ledger of railroad stocks and voting trusts lists major holders in Pennsylvania Railroad, Seaboard Air Line, Western Union, and allied firms. The document notes voting trust certificates and large share counts, highlighting heavy holdings by Frick, Hayman, and other financiers, with extensive cross references across Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh-based entities.
The Delaware and Hudson reports reveal Harriman’s holdings across major railroads with large stakes in Northern Pacific and Great Northern. Rockefeller, Rogers, and other famed financiers largely absent or modest, while Dutch and New York firms loom large in ownership, highlighting complex cross holdings and limited disclosure.
The Revenue Cutter Service announces a competitive examination for eight cadets and four cadet engineers. The exam will be held in major cities across the country during the season, for appointment to the service.
The Detroit club signs pitchers Wap Ruckers and Ineng W Ihelm while others move. Kaefer becomes Detroit captain for the camp season as plans for San Antonio February 6 and March 17 ship dates unfold. The Kings Bres mahans Sullivans Crigers and Street of Washington draw attention for catcher prospects. Hugh Jennings returns to coaching to curb rowdyism and keep major league methods lively.
Admiral Dewey urges Secretary Newberry to withdraw Marines from ships, arguing ships should rely on naval forces and that marines are best used inland. He warns that keeping Marines afloat would hinder naval efficiency and suggests 4 percent shore deployment plus reserve use in emergencies.
A wartime style note argues roads must resist wheel tangential and perpendicular forces from self propelled vehicles. It suggests roadbeds be built to provide consistent resistance to vehicle impact, guiding construction toward耐 with the wheel action and weight to reduce damage as speeds rise.
Post want ads across the classified columns of Cheese and secure results. Advertisers are urged to use true advertising and clear charges to reach readers efficiently.
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