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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1909

Page

7

Probation and security measures gain approval in station and parole plan

Senate passage of a law authorizes two officers for parole surveillance in the district and supports a substation project by the transit authority. Rail and district officialsback the bill while a paving measure for Kalorama Road and a related street widening request near Columbian road are discussed. The plan includes funds for probation administration and photographs by geological institutes.

Gallinger Paynter Kalorama Galliger Thake Convic Ted Avtaf Kulorume Road Colrddo

Sherman Law Uphheld Amid Antitrust Reform Debate

Senate committee reports on Sherman antitrust law propose no changes and warn new bill would undermine criminal prevention and federal remedies. Critics say extending powers would blunt practical remedies and risk weakening existing antitrust protections.

US FLAG NOT DESPOILED IN PRAG E AMBASSADOR NOTES

A Prague dispatch refutes claims of a torn American flag amid riots linked to a new German university. British Consul Brittain reports the tests found no desecration. British and American authorities say only minor damage occurred near Ragland Bank. The communication, dated December 15, was forwarded to the House by the Secretary of State.

Praga Ambasador Frimes Austria Bokemlin la Peheoma University Brittain Prigie We Tran Secretary of State

Agree Waterways Pact Aims for Canada US Treaty Amendment

An agreement seeks a Canadian US water treaty amendment to satisfy Senator William Jiden Smith of Michigan regarding sharing St Mary River water for power. Terms of the amendment are not yet determined but expected acceptable to Smith. treaty to be reconsidered today as an executive measure.

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 and began duties yesterday after the Senate confirmed him. A large bouquet from Tas Tirmer associates and other floral remembrances were presented in the press galleries of Congress as he took the oath and assumed office.

Callan Olaughlin Senate Tas Tirmer Associates Congress Laughlin

Truth About Kidney Trouble Promotes Fulton Renal Compound

An advertising feature claims persistent pale complexion signals kidney trouble. It promotes Fulton’s Renal Compound as a slow but definite remedy, noting inflammation and albumen in urine may decline with treatment while urging readers to mail for samples and bi monthly bulletins. Local agent Evans in San Francisco is listed.

Fulton J_ FULTON CO San Francisco Cat Sur Gus

White House Callers List From January Session

A dated roster lists high level officials and lawmakers including Secretary of State Bacon, Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus, Assistant Wheeler, Judge Wilfley of China, Gen Clarkson port surveyor, and H L Moody from the National Irrigation Congress. It names senators Borah Beveridge Smoot Dolliver and Ball, many representatives from New York Illinois Wisconsin New Jersey and Tennessee, plus Governor Hoggatt of Alaska and a Count and Counts VMAGRI Karou Mi.GRI.

Bacon 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 Weeks Massachusetts Austin Tennessee Wood New Jersey Pratt Hoggatt Alaska Vmagri Karou

Taft to ride to Oyster Bay for inaugural preparations

President Roosevelt plans to depart from Capitol to Talton Station and take a train for New York. An escort of 600 New York Republicans will accompany him to the station as part of the inaugural ceremonies. He seeks to shorten time at the Capitol and avoid office seekers while handling Oyster Bay duties before departing for Africa.

Oyster Bay New York Count Countess Mayn Tom Thumb Taft Roosevelt White House Capitol Taton Station Africa Republican County Committee Aptrol Bennet Parsons Qscott

Proclamation expands Cleveland National Forest by 390000 acres

President issued a proclamation adding more than 390000 acres to the Cleveland National Forest Reserve in southern California. The reserve, initially named San Jacinto, was renamed in honor of the late President Cleveland. After the changes the forest covers about 1573000 acres, reflecting its long history since creation in 1897 on Washington's Birthday.

Cleveland National Forest Reserve California San Jacinito Cleveland Washington

Holland’s South and New York interdependence in 1907 panic

The piece details rapid disclosures of intimate business ties between the South, West, and New York City after the October 1907 panic. It credits John B Garden for foreign exchange actions that mobilized cotton and agricultural products to restore currency, settle bank deposits, and end the panic, highlighting enormous interregional cooperation and the role of Southern and Western output in stabilizing U.S. finance. It notes Savannah of capital, railway ambitions, canal discussions, and forecasts of South and Southwest growth driven by rail, power, and industry with New York as a financial hub.

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 Ono John P Jones Sears Congress Nevada Alaska Klondike CP Huntington Theresa Huntington Hig Texas Mexico Pacific Mirill Hil New Lok Louisiana Newark John Claflin Mercantile Corporation Middle West

Southern capital surge and the promised inland waterways

The article portrays optimistic plans for rapid Southern capital growth after the Civil War, highlighting Birmingham as a dominant hub and predicting swift investment flows toward the Pacific. It notes New York financiers backing Southward waterways, a proposed Michigan to Mississippi ship canal, and a broad push to link railways with canals to meet fifty-year transport needs.

Birmingham Pittsburg Pacific South United States New York Middle and Eastern States Texas Canallang North Suez Canal Hillig United Lower Michigan Bond Lake Michigan Mississippi Holland

Army officers urged to increase ranks by Major General J W Hell

Major General J W Hell chief of staff told a House military affairs committee that the army needs more officers. He stated detailing line officers to duties apart from their commands is impracticable and drives the demand for a larger officer corps.

J Wi Hell House Committee On Military Affairs Gell

Should Teach Prisoners Reformatories for Offenders

Judge Gould and Justice DeLacy back creating reformatories for offenders 17 to 30 on an industrial basis. DeLacy favors trade schools for youths 14 to 24, with corrective rather than punitive handling and against leniency for habitual criminals, urging life sentences for murder arson and theft to prevent repeat offenses.

William F DeLacy Juvente Court Gould Germany Fandera

Your Cough Remedy Promises Quick Cure

An OCR fragment touts a cough syrup made from pine oil and other ingredients claiming to break a cold in 24 hours and cure coughs. It urges readers to obtain “Virgin Oil of Pine” from a specific chemical company and to have a druggist verify authenticity.

Seine Trenty Teaeh Chemical Co Cina

Veto of Army Navy Retired Officers Commission Bill

The president vetoed an act granting commissioned ranks to officers retired at advanced grades. Navy officials and Admiral Pillsbury argued the measure would make retired officers permanently senior to active and lower ranked peers, with commissions backdated to retirement and disrupt current seniorities.

Congress Army Navy Marine Corps Revere Cuttes Secretary of the Navy Pillsbury Bureau of Navigation

Eight Hour Law Enforced on Government Contracts

Central Labor Union backed by Senators Gallinger Burkett and Carter seeks eight hour compliance on all District government contracts. A committee led by J F McHugh and PF Ryan will urge enforcement for construction and material production. If findings support labor claims, Congress may require eight hour production clauses in low bid contracts.

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 Rainey Panama deal link

Charles P Taft replies to Representative Rainey of Illinois, calling claims he was involved in the Panama transaction unfounded. Rainey planned to lead a telegram explanation in the House, but could not present it yesterday and will do so today.

New York Cortelyyu Hepburn Charles P Taft

Beveridge Proposes Change To Employers Liability Act

Senator Beveridge yesterday introduced a bill to amend the employers liability act. The measure is said to meet objections raised by labor organizations and has broad support from President Roosevelt and President elect Taft. Beveridge does not plan to press passage this session, but labor groups may seek Taft's endorsement in his first message.

Beveridge Employers’ Liability Act Roosevelt Présigdert Taft

Staten Island Man Strong for Cooper New Discovery

George W. Tucker of Graniteville Staten Island credits Cooper s New Discovery with curing years of stomach trouble. He says a month ago he was a chronic dyspeptic, eating barely digested food and waking worn out, but after using the medicine he has a good appetite, sleeps well, gains weight, and no longer suffers gas or pain. He praises Cooper s medicine as a miracle and notes it is sold by druggists with a booklet available on request.

Optician Postum’ Co George W. Tucker Graniteville Staten Island LT Cooper Cooper Discovery Merla Abd Mr. Cooper Cooper Medicine Co Dayton

Washington Gas Light Company Shareholders Meeting Notice

The annual meeting of Washington Gas Light Company shareholders to elect directors and conduct other business will be held at the company office Hi Tenth Street Northwest on Monday February 1 1909 at 12 o'clock noon. The pass will be open from 1 o'clock noon. Secretary William Borme reports.

Washington Gas, Light Company Washington DC Washington Gas Light Company Hi Tenth Street Northwest William Borme Judd & Detweiler, Inc Washington Alexandria and Friure Thirteenth Cavalry Third Field Artillery Myer Audubon Society George Washington University Rey H Fk South Gulf Paderewski National Theater Wilton Frederick Muste Ninth Street Wcs Towm Lyric Theater Tha Muslea Marvel Billy Sowers

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