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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
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Former president Taft argues power should be enlarged to preserve the United States while maintaining the existing Constitution. He says the current document can sustain a durable union, even as imperatives push toward stronger central authority.
Fragmented OCR text discusses expanding central power in the United States, defending constitutional flexibility, and maintaining a strong union. It references Taft era rhetoric, Ambassadors, and mentions trains, schedules, and transit notices. The passage blends political argument with garbled date and location fragments from a 1910s newspaper page.
A 16 year old girl, Morris Drosinski, arrived at Ellis Island with a ticket to Louisville but was short $25 required by new immigration rules. Officials detained her, wired guardian Jacob Beldeman of Louisville for funds, and she was deported aboard the Hamburg-American liner General Grant after a noon telegram.
Secretary Meyer orders a second inquiry into the death of Lieut James N Sutton after evidence from the first board suggested suicide but family and friends dispute the verdict. The investigation will examine the events at Annapolis and will hear testimony from officers involved and Sutton’s mother, Mrs Sutton, who travels from West Point where her other son Cadet Rodondo Sutton is hospitalized after hazing injuries.
Lieut Robert Adams USMC, one of Lieut Sutton’s companions, is stationed at Ben Girt New Jersey. He was ordered back from China for duties with the Luton infantry. CONTINUED ON THIRD PAGE.
News from Colombia reports Barranquilla rebels captured the city, seized authorities, and proclaimed Gonzalez Valencia as president while Gen Jorge Holguin acted in Reyes absence. Barranquilla remains central to the uprising with wider unrest linked to Panama secession and the Panama Canal treaty.
The excerpt describes eye statements about Heyes and Reyes fleeing Bogota, Reyes heading to Santa Marta then London, with Holguin acting as executive. It notes claimed motives of rest versus revolutionary risk, Holguin’s consolidation of power, and reports of plans for return and possible revolution, including trouble in Guayaquil supporting Gonzalez Valencia against Holguin.
A lengthy report by James of Harvard, published in the American Society for Psychical Research proceedings, transcribes verbatim utterances ascribed to the late Dr Richard Hodgson via the Piper medium. The dialogue covers greetings, questions, and reflections on spiritual life, with caution from scholars about the authenticity of the spirit.
By St Petersburg dated July 7 the czar began a secret departure to Poltava to join Russia’s victory commemoration. He travels with Premier Atoly… and other ministers, grand dukes, and officials aboard three imperial trains, with guards along the route. A second note from Kiel says the Russian emperor may visit Emperor Willem on July 12 or 13, per naval headquarters.
A Princeton camp of Night Riders warns Hopkins county tobacco growers to join the association or face violence. The missive claims “every man that stays out” will be punished with rough handling, fire, or other harm, and threatens hemp rope and “bullets” to those who buy tobacco outside the association. Night Riders claim 800 strong.
Special to The Wackington Pa Atlantic City July 7 4 strange craft built on reboat lines anchored off the coast opposite the harbor to attract attention from harbor authorities. Local fins report a shipment from yachts that left Lenly Brigentine Teseh loaded with long boxes possibly rifles and ammunition. Messages sent to New York seek to determine if anything intended for South America has been shipped to the area.
Senators race to finalize a long debated tariff bill with a day expected vote on the corporation tax amendment. The measure would include holding companies under the tax, while opposition argues over amendments and timing as final passage hinges on Sen Clapps provisioning and the finance chair.
The article details a fiery Senate session with Daniel leading a filibuster to derail a late afternoon vote on corporate tax amendments and tariff measures. Discussions touch tobacco, petroleum, sugar, cotton, paper, plate glass, and a proposed customs court. Numerous senators reserve paragraphs and plan further amendments amid tense exchanges and references to Rhode Island politics.
The Senate, led by insurgents, forced through Senator Clapp’s amendment removing holding corporations from exemption from the 9 percent tax on net earnings. The move, opposed by Senator Aldrich and allies, aims to curb monopolies by taxing holding firms, though critics warn it shifts the tax burden to the public through higher prices. The debate highlighted fears of larger monopolies evading the tax while smaller firms pay more.
In Niagara Falls on July 7, a tense scene erupted as American tourists lauded for waving the Stars and Stripes drew sharp responses from Canadian onlookers and officials. Aldermen, ministers, and Orangemen urged Mayor Oliver to curb public displays, while police were urged to arrest flag flaunters. The Clifton House ban on the Star Spangled Banner followed a quip by an American attendee at the Whist Congress.
Pages report Taft’s push for expanded federal powers across topics including tariff revision and corporate tax changes. Other items note Sutton’s memory review, Colombia unrest, and a parade prize contest with patent implications. Local notes cover roads, scouts, and Red Cross tribute with sports updates.
The Post readers from Par and nearby submit thousands of suggestions and judges pick B. Jaynes's "The People's City" as the best slogan to showcase Washington's advantages to the world. Other entries receive honorable mentions.
A fragmentary report describes The Washington Post publicity contest winners and judges selecting Louis Reilly’s ad plan for Washington as a commercial and residential center. It outlines a proposed publicity committee, funding steps, and the need for a information bureau to attract industry, with rewards and judge commentary noted.
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