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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
18
Fragmented OCR presents a defunct view of a deficiency bill vote in the House. It references a sum near a billion dollars and names various officials and committees in a muddled scene. The text mentions chairs, representatives, and attempts to push the measure forward amid political maneuvering.
A garbled OCR passage references agents, pledges to drop them, and mentions various people and places in a disjointed political context. The text alludes to agencies, consolidation, amendments, and untenable claims without coherent narrative or clear events.
A fragmented report describes a proposal to compel action at a university regarding stacks and barriers in an interstate context. It mentions residents and officials including a president and a governor in a tense policy debate. The text references Sandra County and outlines opposition and procedural considerations.
A Senate resolution from Ohio proposes erecting a Lincoln monument in this city to honor his fame, service, and epoch making career. The appropriations committee favors the measure and refers it to the library committee. It urges marking February 12 as Lincoln’s birth centennial and calls for nationwide observances to inspire youth.
South Carolina legislature passes unanimous resolutions endorsing Senator Tillman amid charges by President Roosevelt of improper conduct over land sales. Lawmakers condemn the attack as reckless and malicious while reaffirming confidence in Tillman’s integrity and devotion to public service.
The Pennsylvania legislature formally chose Boles Penrose for a third U S Senate term with broad Republican support. He won in both chambers, avoiding a joint session. Though absent, Penrose received strong praise from lawmakers and party leaders during a Harrisburg dinner.
Memorial services will be held at Abbot School Thursday morning at o o clock in honor of George Jacay Abbot, longtime trustee of the city public schools from 1844 to 1896. The program features readings from a memorial volume, music, and choral pieces including The Lost Chord and Abide With Me sung by the school. Readers include Clara Friedman, Rebecca Merriam, Florence Stepper, Elise Boxwell, Marian Ogden, Florence Donn, Marguerite Armstrong, and Katherine Binger.
The Garick Club met last night with a large attendance. Amendments to the by laws were adopted and an eleven member board of trustees was elected. Officers were reelected except secretary Harry Price who was chosen anew. The club authorized trustees to arrange purchase of club property and members pledged funds to insure the purchase and progress toward securing the property.
Senator Scott pushes a bill in the Senate to tax real estate in the District of Columbia at its true value starting next assessment, proposing 11 1/2 percent rate. He says the change would shift burden fairly and curb schemes by landowners and deniers seeking excessive government payments. Newlands seeks National Arts Bureau control of public buildings and art, with a presidentially appointed advisory council of up to 30 experts.
President Roosevelt transmitted to Congress a State Department letter requesting authority to appoint a three man American commission to Liberia. A $20,000 appropriation is sought to cover expenses as the group examines the situation and advises U S action to sustain the republic amid serious conditions. The report notes Liberia’s 49,000 to 30,000 educated Black residents struggle to govern amid native pressures and limited schooling.
Richard A. Sherman of Utica New York son of Vice President elect Sherman will travel to New York later this week to serve as private secretary to Collector Fowler with headquarters at the custom house. He graduated Hamilton College as valedictorian of the class of 196 and later taught mathematics there. Sherman recently joined a House committee on a Panama Isthmus inspection tour.
Miss Margaret Hennessy plunged seven feet through a street opening at Sharp and Montgomery streets. She was rescued unconscious and taken to University Hospital with a fractured skull and a broken leg. Doctors held hope for her recovery.
Republican legislature today selected Secretary of State Shu Root for the U S Senate to succeed Thomas C Platt with a six year term to begin after inauguration. Democratic nominee Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler awaits joint session to confirm Root’s election and pending State Department matters outline the transition. Root plans to stay briefly in office to handle pressing issues including Newfoundland fisheries treaty and relations with Great Britain and Venezuela before leaving for rest at Ast Springs Arkansas. In Delaware, Meeson S Pennsill was inaugurated governor at the Dover Opera House as oath was administered by Judge James Pennsill.
New York. A verdict of 2500 was awarded against Tom Taggart former chairman of the Democratic National Committee in favor of Reed Carradine who sued for 3000 damages for false arrest. Carradine testified that on September 23 1905 Taggart had him imprisoned with detectives from 645 to 1030 p m after cashing a 200 check signed by Lew Fields. Taggart denied calling the house detective though Carradine said he did. The case references the Waldorf Astoria cashiers and actions by managers and detectives.
Munyon’s claims rapid relief from head cold throat and lung symptoms with fever checks and discharge reduction. It markets treatments for grip cough pneumonia prevention and ribbed joints rheumatism kidney and bladder issues plus a vitality tonic. Advertises a free magazine almanac and a Philadelphia based company.
Witnesses testifying in Washington examine ownership and circulation of the Indianapolis News and other papers. Douglas Robinson, William Taft relative, and editors are key figures as grand jury probes newspaper networks. Court orders appear to shield confidential telegrams and records.
The Senate debated the Rayner resolution seeking information from the Attorney General about his actions in pursuing Mbel cases. The measure was referred to the judiciary committee in a 4 to 4 vote with Knox and Sutherland opposing the change. Senator Clapp pressed for a plan to compel cooperation if information is withheld, warning that without a broader understanding the issue might be barren.
An advertisement touts peslam as a immediate cure for eczema and related skin ailments including hives rash scabies and psoriasis claiming quick relief and stating fifty cents will suffice. It offers a free experimental sample by mail from Emergency Laboratories New York and lists druggists as sellers.
Brick manufacturer Robert N. Doetterer of 241 M Streets NW believes his family are rightful heirs to a German estate valued over one million dollars once owned by Cunard Dotterer. An aunt in York PA hinted a German law firm advertised for descendants. Doetterer seeks the original notice, tracing three brothers of a century ago, two of whom settled in Pennsylvania. He notes Cunard stayed in Germany and amassed wealth, and adds a link to President McKinley’s line through his grandfather’s mother.
Chief Engineer Jefferson Brown of the United States Navy, retired, died at his Brooklyn home yesterday from pneumonia following a brief illness. Brown joined the Navy in 1862, rose through the engineer ranks, served in the Civil War on the Mississippi River squadron, Campanian, and Weems setter, and was promoted to chief engineer with the rank of captain in 1906 under wartime service recognition.
The Navy Department will not construct two submarines at government navy yards as once planned. It awarded the contract for these two boats to Electric Boat Company for Atlantic coast construction. The six other submarines remain on sea duty. Commander William S Sims, chief naval aid, will soon go to sea duty and be replaced by Lieut. Comdg. G. Bradshaw.
Leaves of absence granted Capt W J Glasgow for 1 month 3 days and Lieut Col RB & Honze as cadet commandant at United States Military Academy West Point for one month. Maj Willa C Dale to supervise searchlight experiments for the board of ordnance and fortification. Maj Davis to visit Holtzer Cabor Electric Company Brookline Massachusetts and Watertown Arsenal up to three times weekly on duties relating to antles. Capt Herbert C Gibner and Maj David Baker assigned to medical duties. Col John O Hoskins retired as Brigadier General effective December 21 193? First Lieut Richmond Bratth to Patsovra Hy to procure evidence for training of an enlisted man. Maj Joseph T Davidsen to Greenville Tean to inspect Andrew Johnson National Cemetery. First Lieut Albert L Loustalot placed unassigned. Second Lieut Claude DeB Hunt assigned to Thirteenth Cavalry.
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