Walcott Reappointed Smithsonian Secretary and Geology Director
Walcott, longtime director of the United States Geological Survey, was elected secretary of the Smithsonian Institution by the Board of Regents at their annual meeting, filling the vacancy caused by Prof Langley's death. He has served as acting assistant secretary and curator at the National Museum and is expected to resign his USGS post to assume duties. The meeting also reappointed Judge George Gray to another term and addressed a bequest to the institution from Dr Eilat Cowes via Mrs Mary Bates Cowes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Regents
Langley
United States Geological Survey
Charles Daghitle Walcott
Enid
Smithsonian Institution
Samuel Pierport Langley
Regents
Institution
Walcott
National Museum
Capitol
Y Board
Jan
Offiglad Noice
Theig
J Wo Powel
Fohn Wo Powell
Mr Walcott
United States
Old West
Smithsonian
Ah Walett
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Washington Academy of Aviences
Hangdion College
University of Chicago
Doeins Hopkins University
University of Pennsylvania
Bigsby
Geological Society of London
Haxden
Philadelphia Academy of Sciences
Judge Gray
George Gray
Delaware
Representatne Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Hitt
Udneis
Mary Bates Cowes
Eilat Cowes
Secretary Rathbun reports on Smithsonian progress and funds
Acting Secretary Richard Rathbun presents the year’s report detailing the Smithsonian Institution’s finances and efforts. The permanent fund stands at 979000 dollars with 7850 dollars in United States bonds from Thomas Hodeking’s residual legacy. Congress appropriated 925980 dollars for the year ending June 30, 1907, about 600000 dollars available for work. The Lepidoptera collection from William Schaus totals 73001 specimens, with nearly 20000 duplicates formed into 260 sets for education. A new National Museum building is under way, likely four to five years from completion. The National Zoological Park hosts 122 animals and plans a small hospital and laboratory facility for veterinary and research use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
National Museum
Scientife
North
National Zoological Park Row
Suspect Japanese Trick in Landing at San Francisco
Inquiry into the Alameda landing aims to prove a scheme to import Japanese workers in violation of contract labor laws. Immigration Commissioner North to file a full report after assessing evidence that Japanese laborers shift from Hawaii to the Pacific Coast, with officials noting Hawaiians passport policy and reshipment patterns as factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Alameda
United States
North
Pacific
Honolulu
Meinland
Hawaii
Japan
Pacific Coast
Hawai
California
President to Write Letter Endorses School Shooting Program
In a White House interview the President praised the Public Schools Athletic League and its use of ten subtarget gun machines in the ten largest high schools. He authorized a prize letter from Theodore Roosevelt for the top shooter, upon Gen. Wingate naming the winner after organizing interschool matches at armory galleries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Board of Education
Hartford
New York Nautical School
Peesident
Public Schools Athletics League
George W. Wingate
Wingate
League
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Protests Against Dupont Powder Trust Reach the White House
A delegation of about thirty-two independent powder concerns, largely from Pennsylvania, urged the president to curb the Dupont International Smokeless Powder Company. They claim patents from government funds passed to the trust, creating a monopoly over navy ammunition supply. They allege a 9 cent per pound bid vs 4 cents possible, noting potential profits near 2 million dollars from government contracts. The president advised consulting Navy and War Department officials and asking Attorney General Bonaparte to seek relief in federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dupont International Smokeless Powder Company
Pennsylvania
Navy
Powder Trust
War Department
Bonaparte
United States
Shonts Faces Resignation Amid Canal Commission Turmoil
The Interborough Metropolitan and White House discussions precede Theodore P. Shonts stepping back from the Panama Canal Commission. President Roosevelt, Taft, and Paul Morton weigh leadership changes as Wallace resigns. Shonts, once a college mate of Wallace, faces a redesign of the commission and potential career shifts.
Excellent Home Treatment for Consumption and Throat Troubles
An article discusses pine forest camp treatments for pulmonary disease led by a Philadelphia specialist. It highlights Concentrated pine oil as a key remedy, combined with glycerin and whiskey, to simulate forest air benefits at home. Cautions against impure pine products and patent imitations are noted to ensure effective results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Philadelphia
New York
Pine Forest
Shonts Denies Assertion On Canal Commission Shipments
A statement from the Isthmian Canal Commission rebutted an editorial claim that Chairman Shonts ordered all Canal Commission materials gathered in New York. The reply says shipments are bid on a uniform basis with delivery at Colon or La Boca, applying to all ports and regions. It notes United Fruit Company sailings from New Orleans and the Panama Railroad line’s limited service changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isthman Canal Commission
Washington
Colon
Atlantic
la Boca
Pacific
Canal Commission
United Fruit Company
New Orleana
Gat
South Atlantic
New Orleans
Panama Railroad Steamship Line
New York-Colon
Shonts Succeeds Belmont as Interborough-Metropolitan President
Theodore F. Shonts elected president of the Interborough-Metropolitan Company. August Belmont to remain as chairman of directors. John B. McDonald named vice president and superintendent of construction. P. Bryan named president of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company. Roosevelt advised, Shonts to assume full duties March 4 in New York. Belmont to chair the board. Shonts to oversee transportation across the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore F. Shonts
Interborough-Metropolitan Company
August Belmont
Big Transit
Mr. Shonts
Rapid Transit Combine
John B McDonald
Interbrough-Metropolitan
P. Bryan
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Manhattan Island
Interborough-Metropolitan
Shonts
Roosevelt
Canal Commission
Theodore P. Shonts
Belmont
New Douma Elections Date Set by Imperial Ukase
The State Department reports the Imperial ukase fixing Douma elections for February 19. It directs provincial meetings in affected regions to convene, with the Senate to issue the necessary instructions. Nicholas confirms the decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Meier
Russia
Empire
Council of Ministers
Bon
Kingdom of
Poland
Nicholas
Miraculous Cure Story Promotes Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey
A Grand Rapids man once near death from lung trouble with night sweats and chills and 86 pounds reports dramatic recovery after three months on Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. He claims he can now work, weighs about 96 pounds, and the chills and sweats have vanished as proof of the remedy's efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bently
Grand Rapids
Mich
Duffy
Bently
Ling
Mow
Grand Rapids, Mich
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Endorsed as Health Tonic
An advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a pure gentle stimulant aiding digestion and vitality. It claims benefits for overworked men delicate women and sickly children, marketing as a family medicine sold for 1 dollar a bottle with a free medical booklet. The ad warns against imitations and directs readers to N H Shea in Washington DC for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Duffy Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
N. H.shea
Pennsylvania Avenue
Admiral Dewey Protests Over Ashford Assignment
Admiral Dewey objects to transferring the old cruiser Ashford to New York Naval Militia. He urges keeping the Hartford at the Naval Academy as a sacred Civil War relic, honoring Farragut. Secretary Metcalf agrees, Roosevelt to decide final disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
New York
Hartford
Farragut
Nautical School
Ong
Mississippi
Bastford
Naval Academy
Red Cross Sends Aid for Chinese Famine Sufferers
The Red Cross wired a draft of five thousand dollars to American Consul General Rogers in Shanghai for famine relief. Rogers reported harsher famine conditions, refugees sent home under coercion, and smallpox prevalent. A prior flour shipment to distressed districts will be followed by more wheat to aid spring planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Shanghai
Rogers
State Department
Red Cross Relief Movement
China
Daily and Sunday Post
Prises
Sorrenk
Washington, D. C
Merchants Protest Free Freight Delivery Plan
Members of a special committee from the Business Men's Association met to discuss preserving free house to door freight delivery. Chairman Witton J. Lambert reported broad merchant support and confirmed plans to extend outreach and hold a Monday follow up meeting with invited representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men's Association
Washington
Witton J. Lambert
Trades League
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Interstate Commerce Commission
Louis P. Shoemaker
Lambert
Charles W Semmes
Semmes-Kelly Company
W. H. Martin
Dulin- Martin Company
George H. de Neal
3. Kann, Sons & Co
Wister M. Balderson
Palais Royal
Woman Maccabees Install Officers at Ninth Street Temple
The 4 National Hive No. 1 of the Ladies of the Maccabees of the World held an installation at the Pyiwan Temple 1012 Ninth Street NW. Officers installed included Melva J. Caswell as State commander, Mary J. Dunn as lieutenant commander, and others. Soloists Dorothy Dolan and the Imperial orchestra performed. retiring commander Lola M. Fuun was presented a china closet by associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Maccabees of the World
Pyiwan Temple
Ninth Street
Melva J. Caswell
District of Columbia
Mary ‘J. Dunn
Tila A. Dean
Luin
Hammond
Annie C. Lyles
Fannie A. Walters
P. R. Norrie
Mary
Sarah J. Rippan
Bertha Brommvell
Margaret Draley
Annie M. Hober
Clara Dowling
Mary Silers
Florence Sprague
Mary A.lowenstein
Dorothy Dolan
Imperial Orchestra
Lola M. Fuuan
Purity process behind Cascarets claims and gains
An advertisement extols Cascarets for purity in every tablet, recounting nearly one hundred million boxes sold over eleven years. It touts a Pure Process and a Pure Drugs Act aligned with the 1896 origin, urging readers to trust Cascarets as a safe, gentle laxative and preventive for digestive ills.
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Fuller
Charles W. Veorbanks
S. M Cullom
Henry Cabot Lodge
A O. Bacon
John Daizell
Tive
James B. Mann
Wood Howard
James B Angell
Joh B
Tenderson
Alexander Graham Bell
Richard Rathbon
Andrew D. White
Richard Olney
Waleait
Snaithsonian
Ate
Charles D. Walcott
After the Powder Trust
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Interborough Metropolitan Company
Fr. Shonts
Senate
Taft
Walker
Cuthority
Consgress
Walker Commission
Charles Magoon
John F. Wallace
M. T. Endicott
P. C. Haing
0. M. Ernst
8. M. Harrod
Commission
Magara
Magoon
Ernst
Wallace
Stevena
Monmouth
Damon and Pythias
Tait
Panama
Mr Taft
Mr.Wallace
Presi
Fathmus
Isthmnos
Isthmus
Washington’s
Leon Pepperman
Shonta
Kansas City
The
Interborough- Metropolitan Company
Duffy’s Pure
National Hive
Cascarets
Washington Post
Clever Post
AVA
Calvin B. C
Sunday Post
Atlante
Robert & C
Inquirer
Washinngtor Ry
C. O. McC
Petersburg
Alexandria
C. C. McC
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