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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1908
Page
23
The House receives a bill to permit purchase of Jamestown concerns and introduces resolutions aimed at currency relief, banning pernicious and fraudulent advertising, removing import duties on wood pulp, and preventing procurement of appointments.
A complaint filed before the Interstate Commerce Commission alleges the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad discriminated against Central Railroad Company of New Jersey Philadelphia and Reading Lehigh Valley and Baltimore and Ohio by denying through routes and joint rates in terminal facilities at New York Harbor and by abrogating through routes, harming competitive access and traffic.
Knox meets Roosevelt at the White House amid talks on a sweeping employers law. The president intends to urge Congress to act against perceived constitutional issues and protect workers, with Knox and Senate leaders weighing an accord and possible court involvement.
Fragmented OCR text discusses the Canadian Bar and Japanese immigration policy. It notes efforts to decrease the number of Japanese laborers entering the United States and mentions broader immigration control, labor movement impacts, and proposed restrictions on Japanese migrants from entering via various routes. The document references government actions, public debate, and historical context around policy limits and citizenship considerations.
A parliamentary report describes tensions over Japanese labor and Canada’s stance on Oriental fiber imports. The piece notes proposed changes to the Land Entry Law to legalize past land actions and aid Interior Department prosecutions, with senators and commerce officials involved in the amendment process.
In a high profile House session Representative John Wesley Gaines from Tennessee spoke about establishing an immigrant station in Philadelphia at a cost of 25000 dollars. Representative Kustermann of Wisconsin interrupted to estimate total time wasted at about 40 dollars per minute, prompting laughter as gains continued his remarks on immigration policy and the Moore Bill.
Miss Ellen McCormick of 99 Orange St Fall River Mass reports recovery from a severe grip attack after using Father John’s Medicine. The testimonial notes improvement of meat and lung troubles and calls the remedy a grand body builder.
Detroit Jan 20 A War Department telegram halted the Fort Wayne court martial of Lieut Russell F Hazzard Seventh Infantry on embezzlement and forgery charges. The army cites mental incompetence and requests more time for his defense as his family hires new counsel. The adjournment extends until 10 tomorrow morning. Hazzard once served with Gen Funston during Aguinaldo's capture. He pleads not guilty to conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman embezzlement of funds passing worthless checks and related charges.
Roosevelt and Servetus discussed public debate on navy armor belt changes. Retired Chief Engr Caspar Goodrich and Admiral Knox McCalla were cited as criticizing department practices. Officials reacted with telegrams and interviews signaling possible explanations or consequences.
The North Ciro lex cruiser returned to Washington after a Chesapeake Bay test showing a 0.1 knot speed deficiency toward the required twenty two knots. Negotiations with the Navy Department pursue another trial or possible government take over with deduction to cover the shortfall.
Lieut Lefort of the Coast Artillery, stationed at Fort Leavenworth, was convicted by court martial of taking money under false pretenses with forged checks and fraudulent representations. He faces dismissal from the army and five years in the military penitentiary at Leavenworth. Lefort is a native of Tennessee.
The document lists promotions and postings for several officers including Lieut James Fabio, Capt Henry A Hanigan, and Lieut Jemme Low, detailing roles at supply depots, cavalry and infantry units, and academy acting appointments. It references locations such as Lima Pepper and Carlisle Military Academy and mentions contracts and medical appointments within the corps and department ranks.
Orders detail detachments of navy personnel including Commandant Simpson, Lieutenants, and multiple seamen assignments. It lists ships and stations such as New York Shiphunting Company Camden, Pensacola, Annapolis, New Orleans, and New York, with personnel detached, returning home, or sent on leave up to one month.
The grand jury yesterday returned indictments for assault with a dangerous weapon, grand larceny, robbery, and house breaking and larceny against multiple defendants. Embezzlement charges against William Greenleaf and an assault with a dangerous weapon against David A Keppel were ignored. Separately a National Guard reorganization bill to align state militia with the regular army passed the senate unanimously and advances to Governor Hughes for approval.
The Supreme Court reviewed railroad rebate cases with four Kansas City packing houses fined 15000 dollars each for rebates from the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad on foreign shipments. Government lawyers argued continuous offenses across Missouri and Kansas as the shipments crossed state lines. The court issued a certiorari in the Burlington case and took no action on a related Chicago and Alton Rail case involving a 1000 dollar fine for granted rebates to Schwarnschild and Sulzberger Packing Company.
The Memphis embargo case, Darnell vs Memphis, reaches the United States Supreme Court. Justice White writes the opinion reversing Tennessee’s court, ruling the levy on logs manufactured in another state discriminates against interstate commerce and cannot stand.
The U S Supreme Court yesterday declined to rule on Ephman Simon of New Orleans petition for writs of habeas corpus and certiorari in a contempt case. The court held the matter premature as it had not reached a final stage in the lower court. Justice Holmes announced the decision, noting Simon could not proceed to the court yet due to ongoing proceedings.
The United States Supreme Court today ruled for the government in the case brought by Houghton Mifflin Co. against the Postmaster General. The decision upheld the Post Office Department’s authority to assess damages and enforce orders excluding certain publications from second class mail. Justice Dascher announced the majority opinion.
A Supreme Court decision leaves intact a lower court ruling on how a motor vehicle should be taxed after extensive repairs. The dispute centers on whether duty applies only to repaired parts or to the entire automobile, with the government contending one way and the importer challenging the other. The case involves writs of certiorari and questions of federal appellate authority.
A Washington petitioner Charles C Mas requested the United States Supreme Court review a case involving alleged false entries at the Big Bend Nations Bank in Big Bend. The court postponed action yesterday to determine if Mas is a fugitive from justice before proceeding.
Newport officers began an inquiry into the death of Naval Apprentice Hartnet of Philadelphia who died on Saturday after a fifth battle with 13 M Manning of Middletown NY. Officers and naval apprentices were examined.
Justice Gould denied George W. Aust a New York financier’s restraining order against Secretary Cortelyou to halt delivery of 21 10000 Panama bonds to national banks and individuals. The ruling limits the injunction and pivots on government discretion in bond sale bids. Auston claims unlawful bid rejection and asserts potential fraud against the secretary.
A probate filing from December 1910 cites Rector’s beneficiary dispute involving church property and government land. The case notes Mary Posiones alleging defamation after a homemaking incident. The matter concerns insurance and protector association involvement with Tex Dr Meban and a claim against a son, with details obscured by damaged text.
A local contractor faced bankruptcy in Federal Court yesterday following a disputed lumber deal. The proceedings referenced admitted debts and asset concerns, with a noted case involving a partnership and multiple correspondences. Authorities indicated assets would be evaluated for distribution while creditors await court actions and potential settlements.
Rail schedule from Baltimore and Ohio shows the Royal Blue Line leaving New Union Station for Philadelphia and New York with limited express and Pullman services. It lists diner and parlor cars, sleepers, and coaches, with arrivals and departures to major cities including Annapolis, Chicago, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Wheeling. Ticket offices and information bureaus are noted at 181 338 Pennsy and main Union Station.
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