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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
9
A fragmented floor scene shows a deficiency measure advancing from the House with reports of up to a billion dollars in potential funding. Delegates discuss allocations including 13 200 for chief projects and automotive contingencies, while party leaders push to move the bill forward despite opposition.
The text outlines efforts to drop agents and consolidate secretive offices in a political setting. It mentions proposals, mentions of ministries and agencies, and references to figures and dates, but the readable content is garbled and difficult to parse.
Fragmented OCR text references interstate issues and a university or council vote. Mentions unclear names and places including a Sandra County and a Mastis Vie sandra tet Balls Chure. Reads as a partial note on a political decision about passable infrastructure and resident impact without concrete facts or dates.
A resolution by Senate Dek of Ohio urges erecting a Lincoln memorial in the city and notes the centennial birth date February 12. The Senate appropriations committee favorably acts, referring the measure to further committees and libraries for consideration, while urging nationwide commemorations and school ceremonies.
The South Carolina legislature passed a unanimous resolution supporting Senator Tillman and condemning President Roosevelt’s attack. It asserts Tillman’s integrity and calls the charges a reckless personal vendetta. The document states continued confidence in Tillman’s purity and devotion to public service.
The Pennsylvania legislature formally elected Boles Penrose to a third term in the United States Senate. He carried a clear majority in both chambers, avoiding a joint election. Democrats backed State Senator George Pimeling. Penrose’s return was celebrated with applause. he did not attend the vote.
Memorial exercises at Abbot School Thursday mark trustee George Abbot from 1844 to 1896. Readings from a memorial volume and music honor his work expanding free schooling for the poor. Readers include Clara Friedman Rebecca Merriam Florence Stepper Elise Boxwell Marian Ogden Florence Donn Marguerite Armstrong Katherine Binger.
The Garick Club held a meeting with many members present. Amendments to by laws were adopted and an eleven member board of trustees was elected. Officers were reelected except secretary Harry Price. The club authorized trustees to arrange for purchase of club property and members subscribed funds to secure the purchase in the club name and place it on a progressive basis.
Senator Scott of West Virginia moves to tax District of Columbia real estate at its true value instead of two thirds, with a 11-2 percent rate. He argues the change will fair tax burdens, curb land seizures for government purchases, and curb combinations by real estate deniers seeking inflated prices. Senator Newlands introduces National Arts Bureau provisions and an advisory council of architects and artists to guide arts and public buildings.
President Roosevelt sent a message to Congress endorsing Secretary Root’s request to appoint a three American commission to Liberia. The aim is to examine the situation in Monrovia, confer with Liberian officials and other governments, and report recommendations to aid the republic under critical conditions. The proposal asks for $20,000 to cover expenses. Root notes Liberia’s serious state and the difficulty of governing with the educated class and native population.
Utica New York January 18 Richard A Sherman 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 in 196 and later taught mathematics there. Sherman recently toured the Isthmus of Panama with a House committee on an inspection trip.
Miss Margaret Hennessy fell seven feet through an open sewer opening at Sharp and Montgomery streets while crossing the covers. She was found unconscious and taken to University Hospital with a fractured skull and a broken leg. Doctors stated hopes for her recovery.
Republican members of the New York legislature formally selected Secretary of State Shu Root for the United States Senate to succeed Thomas C. Platt with a six year term to begin after a joint session tomorrow. Root plans to remain at the State Department briefly to finish pending matters then rest at Hot Springs before returning for the inauguration. Delays and issues include fisheries treaty with Britain and negotiations with Venezuela while a British Canadian Newfoundland conference is set this week. Also noted, Simeon S. Pennewill was inaugurated governor of Delaware today in Dover.
Special to The Washington Most reports a $2,500 verdict against Tom Taggart former chairman of the Democratic national committee in favor of Reed Carradine who sued for $3,000 for false arrest. Carradine claimed he was imprisoned from 6 45 to 10 30 p m on September 23 1905 after attempting to secure a meeting with cashier Mulligan at the Waldorf Astoria. Taggart testified much of Carradine's testimony was true, except he did not summon the house detective.
An early 20th century ad for Munyon’s cold remedies and tonics claims quick relief from head and throat symptoms and fever, plus cures for grip and cough and pneumonia prevention. It also advertises rheumatism, kidney, and bladder remedies, a vitality product, and a free magazine almanac from Munyon’s in Philadelphia.
Grand jury proceedings in Washington centered on the Indianapolis News Company and Panama Canal purchase links. Douglas Robinson, President’s brother in law, and Charles P Taft were key witnesses. Taft testified briefly and refused to discuss the case without court order. Witnesses from the News and its correspondents identified bureaus and editions used in the case.
The Senate debated the Rayner resolution asking the Attorney General for information on his actions in pursuing Mbel cases. The measure was referred to the judiciary committee by a 4 to 4 vote with Knox and Sutherland opposing the reconsideration. Senator Clapp pressed for enforcement methods if the AG refused to supply the requested information, warning of a barren subject without a broader understanding.
An old remedy claims to cure eczema and related itching skin troubles including hives rash scabies and piles. It asserts immediate results with a paid version and a free mail sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York. A separate report notes Attorney General questions about federal indictments outside Washington.
Robert N. Dotterer of 241 M Street NW, a brickmaker, believes his family is heir to a large estate in Germany once owned by Cunard Dotterer. An aunt in York, Pennsylvania, years ago said a German law firm advertised the inheritance for legal descendants. Dotterer seeks proof, noting three brothers in the family once. two settled in Pennsylvania, the third stayed in Germany to amass wealth. He adds that his grandfather’s mother was a sister of President McKinley’s mother.
Chief Engineer Jefferson Brown United States Navy retired died at his Brooklyn home of pneumonia. Brown began as third assistant engineer in 1862 and rose through ranks, serving on ships including U S Mississippi and U S Campinents during the Civil War. He attained chief engineer with rank of captain in 1906 under congressional recognition for Civil War service.
The Navy Department will not construct two submarines at government yards as once planned and has awarded the contract for those two boats to Electric Boat Company to be built on the Atlantic coast. The six other submarines remain as announced, with one scheduled for sea duty and Commander Sims transitioning to sea duty. Lieutenant Commander G. Bradshaw will succeed Sims as naval aide and target-practice inspector.
Army orders grant leaves of absence to Capt W J Glasgow and Lieut Col RB & Honze for one month and three days and one month, respectively. Maj Willa C Dale to supervise experiments for searchlight improvements. Maj Davis to visit Holtzer Cabor Electric Co and Watertown arsenal up to three times weekly. Capt Herbert C Gibner and Maj David Baker reassigned. Col John O Hoskins retired as brigadier general. Lieut Richmond Bratth to acquire evidence for disciplinary action. Maj Joseph T Davidsen to Greenville Tennessee for cemetery survey. First Lieut Albert L Loustalot placed on unassigned list. Second Lieut Claude DeB Hunt reassigned to Thirteenth Cavalry.
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