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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
7
A speaker argues for maintaining American standards despite perceived Japanese influence in California and calls for patience with President Roosevelt on immigration policy. He warns of Japanese progress in Valga and San Joaquin valleys, asserts loyalty concerns, and urges firm stance to protect American institutions and jobs.
Burlington Vermont January 26 W Berke of the Tenth cavalry senior veterinarian in the United States army stationed at Fort Ethan Allen has applied for retirement He is 75 years old and claims the distinction of oldest man in the army by age and service His career began in the Premoni expedition across the continent in 1852.
A whisky delegation led by Edmund W Taylor and George T Gambril urged Roosevelt to keep current Pure Food labeling rules, noting bonded stock accounts for a quarter of whisky in government warehouses. They argued branding rules should not change and a commission will study labeling practices.
Representative HUMPHREY of Washington, BURKE of Pennsylvania, BARNHARD of Indiana, LANGLEY of Kentucky, DWIGHT of New York, ROTHERMEL of Pennsylvania, and COCKS of New York are listed as current or recent members in the official roster.
A sled struck a horse in front of a mounted police rider from the nth precinct. The horse jolted, the rider nearly toppled, and the boy Herbert Rider aged 16 fell from the sled suffering minor injuries. He was taken home after the incident.
A peanut stand at 125 Ty street northwest owned by George Coulmas exploded yesterday morning. Women nearby were knocked into a panic as peanuts flew through the air toward the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway depot on Twelfth Street. Daylmas doused the blaze with water, extinguishing the fire after an earlier line blast. Insurance covered the damage.
At the American Medical Association annual conference in Washington, Dr Charles A Reed of Cincinnati defended his personal critique of President Roosevelt and the pure food act, while critics repudiated his remarks as not reflecting the association. The session ended with votes backing Roosevelt and distancing the AMA from Reed while planning further action. The meeting also noted a charity mortgage fund set by subscriptions for the late Surgeon James Carroll.
John Francis Ford, a colored man from 2159 P short NW, confronted a City Hall clerk over marriage papers to Estella Offutt of 28 Gray Street. A woman had earlier blocked the license, but Ford insisted he is old enough to marry. He was granted the license after arguing his case, mentioning his sister’s opinion and asserting his independence. A separate War Department notice orders movement of cavalry and engineers to the Philippines, with F and G companies sailing from Vancouver and Honolulu respectively.
The battleship North Carolina sailed from Norfolk to Charleston to take aboard President-elect Taft and mail for a Panama trip. The cruiser Montana will accompany, carrying newspaper correspondents and other escorts for Taft.
Florida Senator Milton introduces a bill to define the word negro by blood. It would deem anyone with one eighth or more negro ancestry as legally a negro and bans intermarriage between whites and negroes in the District of Columbia, with any resulting issue unable to inherit.
A New York grand jury probes the Panama Canal purchase involving Secretary of State to be Elihu Root and Senator Knox of Pennsylvania with potential testimony from William Nelson Cromwell. The investigation, tied to The New York World and Indianapolis News, may extend into evidence and books held by Cromwell as parties dispute production before the jury.
An early health claim pitches Hood's Sarsaparilla as building up the blood and aiding immune defense. It asserts the remedy cures scrofula eruptions rheumatic ailments and various debilities while improving overall health.
The text explains that offenses against government property fall under state law now treated as Federal when prosecuted in U S courts. It notes that criminal libel on military reservations or government property, such as Governors Island, could be prosecuted federally. Penalties include imprisonment up to 18 months or a $5000 fine.
Mrs Katherine Sullivan aged around 40s was attacked outside Wagners drug store at Fifth Street and New York Avenue Northwest about 9 PM. A young black man snatched her purse, knocked her down, and fled. she sustained a broken arm and bruises. Police canvassed the area but did not locate the assailant described as a well dressed mulatto about 22, tall and 146 pounds.
Police identify a local Black man as the likely thief who snatched $3,200 from Senor Don Juan Barrios and part of Gen John Drummond's, while foreigners recovered from an overturned touring car near Mt Vernon. Investigators say the suspect fled the scene with the wallets and money, and authorities plan to arrest him in Virginia if found.
Washington prepares for the Roosevelt inauguration with plans to house 200 cadets from the St Johns Institute in Manius at the Northeast Temple. A reviewing stands contract was bid, with James L Parsons winning. The executive committee sets a full program and more decor and parade details amid funding questions.
Viscount Charles de Chambrun, a military attaché at the French embassy, summoned medical aid when gas fitter William Johnson collapsed. Doctors revived him, and Johnson remained in a private ward with a nurse as officials praise the diplomat for timely action and vow to investigate the incident.
Military promotions announced for captains lieutenants and majors across regimental units. Ship and naval vessel movements listed with arrival points and surveying duties. Classifieds note free advertising and recruitment offers linked to a Chicago examination board and stations in Staunton and Port Townsend.
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