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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
3
The Smoky Creek bridge failure sparks blame and conflict among railroad managers and stock handlers. McCloud and Dunning clash over leadership as cattle losses and a blocked line ripple through town, while Marion and Dickie confront fallout from the crisis and its impact on workers, wages, and morale.
Treasury officials report a deficit near 69 million with hopes of improvement through March. Receipts from customs rose to 209,963,000, while internal revenues fell about 6 million and miscellaneous income declined. Expenditures totalled 194,284,558 for civil and miscellaneous, with army and navy outlays rising, pension payments up, and Central Pacific settlement noted. The July deficit is projected between 3 and 14 million, prompting possible use of Panama bonds or certificates to bolster funds ahead of the fall crop season.
Twenty three men newly appointed to consular posts started four months of practical instruction yesterday. The program aims to expose them to naval and military work, explain regulations, and acquaint them with the offices of the State Department. Principal officers and other government officials will address the new consuls, emphasizing commercial importance and providing detailed information on U S resources and exports.
A boarding house owner on 13th Street Northwest pressed charges in municipal court against Claudio Trejos a Costa Rican dental student at George Washington University over a $29 board bill. The Costa Rican minister intervened and the matter was settled with Trejos discharged the legation helped secure settlement before the next steamer arrival.
A rumor says Sergeants Headley Wilgon Emerson Bean may be elevated to acting lieutenant soon. Headley Wilson likely inspectors, with Paterson assigned to Fourth precinct and Bean to Seventh. Superintendent Sylvester aims to expand police authority while funding remains constant, via acting promotions.
New York cargo prices for rye, barley, wheat and other staples are reported with receipts and elevator stocks. Market activity shows weak demand, with winter wheat futures steady to lower and rye and barley trading modestly, amid general commodity price fluctuations and delivery notes through July.
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