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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1908
Page
5
The House considers a May vote on the Jamestown bill alongside introduced resolutions. Provisions aim to relief currency restrictions, curb pernicious advertising, remove import duty on wood pulp, and stop purchase of official appointments.
Four major railroad companies including Central of New Jersey, Philadelphia and Reading, and Baltimore and Ohio filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission against New York New Haven and Hartford. They allege discrimination in favor of Pennsylvania Railroad and Lehigh Valley in terminal facilities and through routes at New York Harbor. Abrogation of through routes and joint rates is claimed to have harmed complainants and others, with requests for a full investigation.
Knox meets Roosevelt at the White House to discuss a plan to push Congress to enact a measure aimed at aiding employers and workers. The draft focuses on a proposed remedy to regulate the wage system and protect jobs while balancing constitutional limits. Senators respond with cautious support as the president prepares a special message to Congress.
A historical note reports on Canadian bar to Japanese immigration and policy shifts intended to reduce the number of Japanese immigrants entering the United States via Mexican routes. It details government actions, debates over labor impact, and projected effects on migration and labor markets. Names and dates are partially garbled but reference official inquiries and legislative considerations in the period.
A parliamentary session heard reports on Canadian and Japanese labor influence and the need to amend the Land Entry Law to legalize certain activities tied to Interior Department regulations. Officials urged enforcement to combat land frauds while discussing national policy implications.
John Wesley Gaines of Tennessee spoke in the House on establishing an immigrant station at Philadelphia at a cost of 25 000, criticizing wasteful discussion of financial legislation. Representative Kustermann of Wisconsin disputed costs, stating the debate had cost the country about 40. Hampton Moore of Philadelphia led a committee that approved the measure by 79 to 21, amid sharp exchanges about steamship ads and immigrant policies.
Miss Ellen McCormick of Fall River Massachusetts recovered from a severe attack of grip and lung troubles. The ad touts Father John’s Medicine as a splendid remedy and grand body builder, claiming it cured emp and pleurisy and other ailments.
Detroit January 20 A War Department telegram halted the Fort Wayne court martial of Lieut Russell F Hazzard Seventh Infantry charged with embezzlement and forgery. The message said Hazzard is mentally temporary and more time is needed for his defense. Adjournment granted as his family hires counsel and adjournment set for 10 am tomorrow. He served with Gen Funston when Aguinaldo was captured. Charges include conduct unbecoming an officer embezzlement passing worthless checks and breaking arrest.
Roosevelt and Servetus discuss public debate over battleship armor and shipbuilding methods. Retired Rear Admiral Genge and Admiral Goodrich joined in, with telegram protests and calls for explanations. The latest interview with Rear Admiral McCalla sparks questions about corrective actions and accountability.
The armored cruiser North Ciro lex returned to Washington after a trial aimed at reaching twenty two knots. Negotiations with the Nays Department considered another trial or transfer to the builders to cover a possible deficiency of one tenth of a knot, estimated at about $1600, with costs for a new trial looming.
Lieut Lefort of the Coast Artillery, recently stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Tennessee born, was convicted by court martial of obtaining money under false pretenses with forged checks and fraudulent representations. He was dismissed from the army and sentenced to five years in the military penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth.
Fragmented OCR lists officers and units including Henry A Hanigan James Fabio, Twenty url Infantry, Thirteenth Cavalry, and Carlisle Military Academy context. Mentions general supply depot, Lima Pepper area, and contract surgeon Francie Wo Wall. Names appear with scattered punctuation and archaic spellings.
A garbled orders list notes detachments of officers and ratings to various stations including Pensacola Annapolis New Orleans and New York. It mentions submariners seamen routine detachments and hospital assignments with several names and unit destinations scattered throughout the text. The fragmentary item references multiple ships and shore establishments and implies transfers or temporary duty changes.
The grand jury returned indictments including assault with a dangerous weapon and grand larceny for several named individuals. Embezzlement charges for Walliam Greenleaf and an assault against David A Keppel were ignored. Also noted are divorces, naval ship movements, and a national guard reorganization bill passing the Senate unanimously and awaiting governor approval.
The Supreme Court reopened debates on railroad rebates with actions against four Kansas City packing houses fined 15000 dollars each for rebates from the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad on foreign shipments. Government lawyers and Kansas officials argued continuous offenses across Missouri and Kansas. The court granted certiorari in the Burlington case and received but did not act on petitions involving the Chicago and Alton Railroad and its officers over a 1000 dollar fine for rebates to Schwarnschild & Sulzberger Packing Company.
The case Darnell v Memphis held that Tennessee cannot levy a tax or embargo on saw logs manufactured in the state when their origin lies in another state. Justice White delivered the opinion reversing a Tennessee Supreme Court ruling, calling the levy discriminatory and unconstitutional against interstate commerce. The decision prevents one state from embargoing products from another and affirms federal authority over such trade barriers.
The United States Supreme Court yesterday denied Ephman Simon of New Queans a writs of habeas corpus and certiorari in contempt of the U S Circuit Court for failing to observe an injunction against enforcing a decision of the Louisiana state courts. The court held the presentation premature since the case had not reached a final stage in the lower court. Justice Holmes announced the decision.
The Supreme Court ruled for the government in a dispute with Boston publishers over damages and an earlier order excluding certain publications from second class mail. The decision, announced by Justice Das, upholds the Post Office Department’s authority in limiting mail matter and enjoining publication distribution.
A Supreme Court decision addresses the duty on an automobile that has undergone extensive repairs. The case concerns whether the tax liability may be limited to parts added abroad or apply to the entire vehicle, as argued by the government. The ruling maintains a prior circuit court stance on densioning contributions to the machine.
Charles C Mas of Washington petitioned the United States Supreme Court to review a case about a disputed entry in the Big Bend Nations Bank books in Big Bend Wash. The court held the matter in abeyance to determine if Mas is a fugitive from justice before proceeding.
Newport RT Junto-a noura of officers began an investigation 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 denies restraining order sought by George W. Aust of New York to block delivery of 21 10000 Panama bonds to national banks and individuals. Government attorneys argued the injunction would disrupt normal treasury actions and questioned Austs financial responsibility while Aust claimed the Secretary violated law by rejecting his bid and favoring others potentially defrauding the government of money.
In a December 1910 probate filing, Priphans Poeopal Church named Mary Poseiones as sole beneficiary. The dispute concerns government and insurance funds tied to her late husband’s estate and protective association claims involving Tex Dr Meban.
A disrupted bankruptcy case centers on a contractor named Adam facing liquidation in a federal court yesterday. The fragmentary report mentions a lumber deal, a court action, and unspecified losses tied to a set of transactions, with names and places partially obscured.
Rail service details from New Union Station to Philadelphia New York Baltimore Annapolis and more. Royal Blue Line every other hour with Pullman diners and parlor cars, sleepers to Atlantic City and Cincinnati schedules. Indicates ticket offices at 181 338 Pennsy Anfe main and main information bureau.
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