Station Bill Moves For Probation System And Substation
Senator Gallinger leads a pair of bills including a probation system with two officers to track parolees and a plan to erect a Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railway substation at Seventh and C Streets SW. The measure, already passed by the House, includes street paving and a public works element with road improvements and geological mapping provisions.
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Paynter
Kalorama
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Seventh and C Streets
Gallinger Ise
Galliger
Thake Convic Ted
Avtaf
Kulorume Road
Colrddo
Sherman Law Uphheld Senate Urged Antitrust Reform
Senate committee report urges no change to Sherman Antitrust Act. The bill would undermine current remedies by removing practical enforcement and expanding exemptions. Critics argue this risks broader antitrust protections, with concerns over federal preemption and the act’s scope remaining unclear.
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Senate
Nelson
Comescy
Judiciary
US FLAG NOT DESPOILED IN PRAGUE RIOTS REPORT
Early 20th century dispatch denies claims an American flag was torn during Prague riots. Ambassadors say protests followed new German university ties. British consul Brittain reports injuries and vandalism. Communication forwarded to the House by the secretary of State after investigation.
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Praga
Ambasador Frimes
Austria
Bokemlin
la Peheoma University
Brittain
Prigie
We Tran
Secretary of State
Agreement on waterways pact eyed by Canadian and U S senators
An Ontario Canadian Canadian treaty amendment sought to satisfy Michigan Senator William Jiden Smith on St Marys River usage. Terms of the amendment are not yet determined but expected acceptable. Treaty reexamination planned for today.
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Mr Smith
St Mary River
Wiliam Jiden Smith
Michigan
St Mery
Vornanada
United States
Smith
Agaio
O Laughlin Begins Work as Secretary of State
Callan O Laughlin of this city was sworn in as Secretary of State and started his duties yesterday. The Senate confirmed him Wednesday and he entered office amid a large presentation of flowers from Tas Turner associates in the press galleries and friends.
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Callan Olaughlin
Senate
Tas Tirmer Associates
Congress
Laughlin
The Truth About Kidney Trouble and Fulton’s Renal Compound
A historical health ad discusses persistent pale complexion and kidney disease. It notes albumen tests reveal renal issues, claims Fulton’s Renal Compound aids inflammation and recovery, and advertises mail order from Fulton Co in San Francisco with local agents for distribution.
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Fulton
J_ FULTON CO
San Francisco
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White House Callers and Dignitaries List
A roster of officials and lawmakers visiting or invited to the White House on a January Thursday includes Secretary of State Bacon, Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus, Assistant Wheeler, Judge Wilfley of China, Gen Clarkson port surveyor, H L Moody irrigation board member, Senor Espinoza of Nicaragua, Senor Corea retiring minister, Senators Dolliver Borah Smoot Beveridge, former Senator Ball, representatives Sulloway Olcott Parsons Bennett Foster Malden Sterling Kustermann Weisse Sherman Hepburn Cushman Davidson Weeks Austin Wood Pratt Governor Hoggatt and other named figures.
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Commerce
Labor
Straus
Wheeler
Wilfley
China
James Clarkson
Port of
New York
H L Moody
Board of Control
National Irrigation Congress
Rodolfo Espinoza
Nicaragua
Don Luis F Corea
Dolliver
Iowa
Smoot
Utah
Borah
Idaho
Beveridge
Indiana
Ball
Delaware
Sulloway
New Hampshire
Olcott
Parsons
Bennet
Foster
Linois
Malden
Illinois
Sterling
Milnois
Kustermann
Wisconsin
Weisse
Sherman
Hepburn
Towa
Cushman
Washington
Davidson
Taft to ride to Oyster Bay by train after oath
President-elect Taft will forego the White House walk from the Capitol and ride from Capitol to York Avenue Station by train for Oyster Bay. The move aims to speed work at Oyster Bay and avoid crowds of office seekers, with 600 New York Republicans escorting part of the inaugural parade.
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Oyster Bay
New York
Count
Countess Mayn
Tom Thumb
Taft
Roosevelt
White House
Capitol
Taton Station
Africa
Republican County Committee
Aptrol
Bennet Parsons
Qscott
Cleveland National Forest Expanded by Proclamation
The President announced a proclamation adding more than 390 000 acres to the Cleveland National Forest Reserve in southern California. The forest now covers about 1 573 000 acres. The reserve, originally named San Jacinto, was renamed in honor of the late President Cleveland on Washington's birthday in 1897.
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Cleveland National Forest Reserve
California
San Jacinito
Cleveland
Washington
Holland's South and New York City bond in panic era
The piece details how the October 1907 panic linked the cotton south and southwest with New York finance. John Garden and Cortelyou orchestrated foreign exchange flows to restore deposits, bring gold from London, and stabilize prices. It highlights cross-regional capital flows, railroad visions, and the growing interdependence of southern and western resources with New York's financial leadership.
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New York City
Boyth
West
Tas Banka
Secretary of the Treasury
Cortelyou
Garden
John B Garden
New York
Mississippi Valley
Southwest
Foreign Exchange Department
Lhe
Thit Bank
Ilis
London
Londo Ang Thera
Seth Am
United States
South
Newark
John Claflin
Mercantile Corporation
Middle West
South and West poised for vast capital flow and canals
The article describes southern and western regions as rapidly rising in influence and wealth. It highlights Birmingham as a dominant Southern hub, rising capital, and a predicted shift of commerce toward the Pacific. It notes New York capitalists favor southern waterways and internal canals, including a proposed Michigan canal and a Mississippi corridor, to support vast US transport needs within 50 years. Holland
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Texas
Mexico
Pacific
Panama Canal
Pacific Y
James J Hill
Harriman
Jsign
Raiway
Lnes
United States
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Atlantic
New
Port News
New Orleans
Galveston
Hill
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Mr Claflin
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United States Steel Corporation
DeWitt Clinton
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
Boston
John C. Calhoun
Monroe
Massachesetts Bay
Gulf of Mexico
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Birmingham
Pittsburg
Middle and Eastern States
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North
Suez Canal
Hillig
United
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Bond
Lake Michigan
Mississippi
Holland
Army officers urged by chief of staff before House committee
Maj Gen J. W. Hell, chief of staff, urged increasing army officers before the House military affairs committee. He warned it is impracticable to detail officers to duties outside their commands, saying such details create the need for more officers to meet authorized duties.
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J Wi Hell
House Committee On Military Affairs
Gell
Should Teach Prisoners Boy Offenders Reform School Urged
Justice DeLacy backs Judge Gould in calling for a reformatory system for offenders 17 to 30 on an industrial basis to teach trades and foster self support. He argues for mixed approaches, endorsing harsher sentences for habitual criminals while urging corrective measures for first offenders. He also suggests Germany style trade schools for youths to steer them away from crime.
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William F DeLacy
Juvente Court
Gould
Germany
Fandera
Try This For Your Cough Cure From Pine Oil
A garbled 19th century ad touts a pine oil cough remedy. It promises quick relief, claiming one half ounce of oil mixed with other ingredients will break a cold in twenty four hours. The text urges ensuring genuine pine oil from a specific chemical company.
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Seine
Trenty
Teaeh Chemical Co
Cina
VETO OF BILL ON ARMY NAVY RETIRED RANKS
The President vetoed the act allowing officers retired with advanced ranks to receive commissions at those ranks. Navy officials warned the measure would make advanced rank retirees temporarily or permanently senior to active and lower ranked officers, altering future seniority dates and promotions.
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Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Revere Cuttes
Secretary of the Navy
Pillsbury
Bureau of Navigation
Eight Hour Law Enforcement Sought for Government Work
Central Labor Union backs a push to enforce the eight hour law on all District government contracts and material suppliers. A Senate subcommittee led by Senators Burkett and Carter may recommend action to enforce the rule in construction and material production, with bids requiring eight hour production clauses.
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Central Labor Union
Gallinger
J F McHugh
Stonecutters Union
PF J Ryan Plate Princess
N Sprague
Luke T Tudlow
Burkett
Nebraska
Carter
Montana
Senate
Taft Denies Charges Over Panama Deal Link
Charles P Taft rejects claims linking him to the Panama transaction in a telegram to Representative Rainey. Rainey planned to relay the issue in the House but lacked a chance. he will present the matter today.
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Charles P Taft
Beveridge Proposes Amendment to Employers Liability Act
Senator Beveridge yesterday introduced a bill to amend the employers liability act to address objections raised by labor organizations. The measure meets much of President Roosevelt’s approval and is said to have Taft’s favorable view. He does not seek passage in the current session, but labor groups may push Taft to endorse it in his first presidential message.
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White House
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Arthur
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Roosevelt
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New York
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New Mexico
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Washington
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Eugene A Hannan
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Cuba
First Presbyterian Church
Maine
James S Clarkson
Mcl Kinley
Beveridge
Employers’ Liability Act
Présigdert
Taft
Staten Island Man Strong for Cooper
George W. Tucker of Graniteville Staten Island reports relief after taking Cooper New Discovery. He describes chronic dyspepsia from stomach catarrh, gas pain, poor sleep, and fatigue before treatment, noting improved appetite digestion and weight gain after a month of use. The Cooper Medicine Co Dayton, Ohio offers a booklet on chronic disease.
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Graniteville
Staten Island
LT Cooper
Cooper
Discovery
Merla
Abd
Mr. Cooper
Cooper Medicine Co
Dayton
Washington Gas Light Company Annual Meeting Notice
The Washington Gas Light Company holds its annual meeting for election of directors and other business at its office Hi Tenth Street NW. The meeting is Monday February 1 1909 at 12 oclock noon with the pass open from 1 oclock noon to 5 oclock pm. William Borme Secretary.
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Washington DC
Washington Gas Light Company
Hi Tenth Street Northwest
William Borme
Judd & Detweiler, Inc
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