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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1909
Page
12
A factory and tobacco trust push to stock markets with manufactured goods, aiming to raise excise taxes to 13 and 6 percent, driving independent firms out of business. The Smoot amendment debates and tax shifts threaten plug tobaccos and snuff, with lawmakers split over revenue needs and industry impact.
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A Treasury official in New York stated that regardless of court action on the proposed corporation tax law, the government can still collect taxes. He warned that bond issues could be urged to test the law’s constitutionality, but the Treasury would not abandon tax collection.
Secretary of the Navy Meyer plans a vacation on Lake Restigouche in Canada after Congress adjourns, will be accompanied by his wife and observe Atlantic fleet firing practice. He will attend Naval War College sessions at Newport late August and discussed naval training stations at Norfolk and Newport, praising Capt. Albert C Dillingham and Commander Willis F Fullem.
Fragmented OCR describes a 1917 era war game activity in New England with references to Washington, General Wood, Admiral, and deployments. It notes movement along coastlines, an October maneuver near Boston and Norfolk, and plans for troops from New York. It mentions officials Massie and Qn ty Hold Nest Convention and indicates multi-unit command and anticipated warding duties.
The obituary reports the death of John Downes after illness described as heart disease and fever. It notes his service as a tenant and his duties, with mentions of his family and local ties. The piece preserves the period tone and lists minimal biographical details available.
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A naval cruise from Newport Harbor on July 8 aims to test transport ships like Weltian and Sumner and to station volunteer naval militia under the District of Columbia command. The voyage seeks to prove sea practice value and to model future state naval exercises after Cuba era actions.
Secretary Meyer said estimates are being prepared on the cost of establishing a base at Manila and will be used to recommend the location. The debate centers on Manila versus Olongapo with Manila viewed as offering greater advantages for the new station.
German inventor Arno Boerner writes to the War Department offering a dirigible balloon ship he says could carry 200 men 3,000 miles without landing or 400 men for 1,000 miles. He proposes to build it at his own expense with government purchase options and future ships, claiming speeds around 80 km/h and a mile altitude. He outlines a multi-row balloon design and heavy horsepower, with various cost arrangements and a plan to return to Europe later.
The state supreme court issued an order voiding an elevation allowance dispute as an undue hindrance to competition. The case, argued by diverse attorneys and connected to Nashville grain interests, centered on orders restricting reloading and unloading activities in the Smithchester region and broader southern routes. The decision aims to curb anticompetitive practices affecting transit and handling of grain products.
A compressed air apparatus effort is underway to raise the stranded cruiser Nero Powis. Engineers report the Yankee remains underwater off the Penhese Isles and require four more days of work to bring the vessel to the surface. Cap Wate and Weatherspoon led the dispatch to the Secretary of the Navy in Washington seeking support.
Five hundred Norfolk naval yard workers were discharged due to funding shortfalls for current operations. The action follows a reported clash near Pallan on Jolo Island where Moro outlaw units were engaged and casualties occurred among Johnson and other officers.
Special to The Washington Post Providence R I July divorce granted in superior court to Mary Larned Dorrance Aldrich wife of Edward Burgess Aldrich eldest son of United States Senator Nelson W Aldrich ground nonsupport custody of 10 year old Snean Katherine Aldrich wife asked for no al lowance husband ordered to pay 10 a week for child support Petition of Mrs Aldrich a cross petition in the suit for desertion Aldrich petition dismissed after testimony deposition not contested filed May 10 1909 alleged wife deserted for over five years Mrs Aldrich said he neglected to provide for her in past year deposition June 24 she said he worked in rubber business in Mexico for six or seven years married November 26 1896
Jaent Foules will be a passenger and instructed in aeroplane handling. Wilbur Wright said not to expect a flight today as repairs continue at Fort Ver. The airship’s lower plane, skids, and motor are nearly back to operating trim after extensive overhauls. Treut Tautot’s role is noted for his influence on the Wrights and their machine’s assembly and testing.
Tre Washington will attempt to cross the English Channel from near Cirrus to Dover aboard Local Cable 10 in July or July time frame. Weather permitting he plans to start Saturday, aiming for his first successful Channel crossing.
Fragmented text reports army orders and camp instructions spanning 1909. Mentions Captain Robert A Brow, Captain Alfred W, and officers of the mail corps. References duties at San Leandro, Leake Coe, and various camps with mentions of coast artillery and national encampments.
A list of naval orders and personnel movements including officers assigned to combat divisions aboard the West Virginia and Newport Navy Hospital. promotions examinations from Rear Admiral Giles B Heber. midshipmen dispatched to Charleston and naval hospitals. and movements of vessels and ships to provinces and navy yards at Mare Island Provincetown Glou cester Rostan Prairie and other bases.
Ships in motion including Queen Mary and Mauretania from Liverpool to New York and Queenstown, President Lincoln from Hamburg to New York, Majestic from New York to Plymouth Cherbourg, and Savoia bound Havre. Island-Baltic from Liverpool to New York, with arrivals and departures listed for dock 6 PM Saturday.
The Morley reform plan announced last November aims to give Indians a voice in both legislative and executive branches while preserving substantial British control. It provides for native majorities in councils with elected and appointed members, limits direct suffrage to landowners, and creates provincial executive councils to share governance. Debates rage over separate representation for Hindus and Muslims, with the government emphasizing a gradual move toward self government amid unrest.
Martial law prevails in the southern Cape Breton district as troops guard Dominion company collieries. An operation to reopen mines tomorrow is planned with miners expected to be watched. the Arbited Mine Workers group may resist. Inside facilities at Domain Ku 2 remain under guard with inmates threatened by police actions. Union miners in several collieries confront authorities leading to property damage, injuries, closures, and multiple arrests.
King Edward lauded science during a South Kensington ceremony marking the foundation stone for Imperial College of Defence and Technology. He urged expansion of higher specialized instruction in defense relevant to industry, stressing that national prosperity and safety hinge on skilled scientific training guiding industry amid rapid knowledge growth.
French Finance Minister sends secret message as a military hero plots action against the republic. Reports from Rome detail political maneuvering, arrests, and possible prosecutions amid volatile strikes and duels.
An informed British naval squadron from Ittash navy Kasan is designated to attend the Hudson Fulton celebration in New York from September to October 1. Commanded by Rear Admiral Kreder ai T Hamilton the squadron includes The Drake, Arevit, Dike of Katiburgh, and Black Prince Taet aM. The official representative of His Majesty’s Government will accompany the visit.
A damaged item reports a bride fleeing her husband after a contested marriage. Witnesses describe public controversy and a minister as a confirming figure. The fragmentary text implies legal or social fallout but lacks clear names or locations.
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