Wilson's ire aroused by criticism of government travel
George W Hill defends Department of Agriculture policy on sending staff abroad to study conditions. He argues trips are cost effective, often during vacations, yielding returns far exceeding expenses. He cites Japan Kinshaw rice study and Louisiana Texas gains, and defends international missions as necessary and practical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Wilson
George W. Fhi
Hill
Japan
Kinshaw
Louisiana
Hague
Thia
Charles Earle Promoted To Commerce and Labor Post
Secretary Loeb announces Charles Earle has been named solicitor for the Department of Commerce and Labor, filling a vacancy created by Edwin W. Sims’ move to U S district attorney. Richard K. Campbell appointed chief of the Urban Bureau of Naturalization. Campbell previously served as solicitor for the Bureau of Immigration. Roosevelt also sent four volumes of the Bible to Oyster Bay Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard K. Campbell
Bureau of Naturalization
Oyster Bay Library
Oyster Bay
Loeb
Sagamore Hl
Department of Commerce and Labor
Charles Earle
Edwin W. Sims
United States District Attorney
Chicago
Earle
Department of Justice
Serviee
Bureau of Corporations
Campbell
Bureau of Immigration
Roosevelt
J. Jamies Tissut
President's Guard Fined in Assault Case
J B Stoan Jr chief of the President's Secret Service pleaded guilty to assault in the third degree and was fined ten dollars. Clarence LeGéndre a New York photographer accused him after taking a picture at the President’s arrival in Center Bay last week. The trial before Squire Franklin ended in the plea and a civil action for damages may follow in Superior Court.
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J. B. Stoan, Jr
Oyster Boy
L. L
J. B. Sioan, Jr
Secret Service
Clarence LeGéndre
New York
Sloan
Center Bay
Presidents Sons Ride Engine On Long Island Train
Archie and Quentin Roosevelt accompanied an engineer to operate the cab throttle during a twenty mile ride from Oyster Bay to Mineola and back. Cousin Phillip Roosevelt watched from the seat as the youths enjoyed the unusual trip and later greeted the dirty, oily crew departing the cab.
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Chester Bay
Ni Y
Archie
Quentin Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Minéola
Jack
Phillip Roosevelt
Sagamora HR Aculivels
Ir ‘Tanta Sport
Exha
Long Island Road
Areman
Archie Roosevelt
Mineola
Navy Auditor to Move Offices to Munsey Building Today
The Navy Department auditor’s office, now in the Treasury building, is expected to relocate to the Munsey Building today. About 125 employees will move to room areas on the seventh floor and nearby eighth floor offices, with Treasury rooms 43, 445, and 453 retained. The move reflects the department’s growing staff across divisions, including a new internal revenue division for denatured alcohol and expansion in the supervising architect’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Treasury
Munsey
Col. W. W Brown
Munney
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Dominican plan offered to back Santo Domingo debts
Minister Joubert and Senor Velasquez discussed a plan with Acting Secretary Bacon to have the Dominican government provide moral support and back bonds to help erase European debt. U.S. supervision of Dominican revenues would remain, with possible bond issuance to fund the national treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joubert
Velasquez
Bacon
United States
National City Bank
New York
National Treasury of
Santo Domingo
Senor Velasquez
Caceres
J. H. Hollander
Johns Hopkins University
Wen Gent
Httle
Senate
Senor Velasquez Jett
Washington
Inspecting Genius Office as Roosevelt Panel Probes District Building
A Roosevelt commission will inspect the Census Office this week amid concerns about sanitary conditions and foul air in the vented low building near Second Street. About 3,500 workers in 100 faced illness, with nurses often drafted for duties. rats and traps plague occupants as cats fail. Also announced is Samuel N. Patton’s appointment as postmaster at Hillsboro, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Uiis
Firet
Second
Tibereek
Censis
Allen's Foot-Ease Lounges Comfort in Tight Shoes
In a pinch use Allen's Foot-Ease a powder shaken into shoes to ease tight or new footwear. Provides instant relief for corns bunions and sore spots. Claims to prevent sweating and aching feet, advertised for 2 d trial package offered by Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Root Entitled at Luncheon by Porto Rican Officials
Elihu Root Secretary of State, en route to Rio Janeiro for the Pan American Congress, was feted at a luncheon by George Cabot Ward at the Union Club in San Juan Porto Rico. Officials Spanish merchants and bankers attended. toast to President Roosevelt praised island welfare and friendship with the United States. An incorrect salute mix up caused spectators to rush to the waterfront when Umbria fired on Algonquin mistaken for the Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
George Cabot Ward
Island
San Juan
Porto Rico
Elihu Root
Charleston
Janeiro
Union Club
Insular
Hyde
Roosevelt
Porto
Root
St. Thomas
Danish West Indies
Landis
Cansters
Aieutenant
Umbria
State Department forms board to curb naturalization abuse
A board at the State Department seeks to curb foreigners who naturalize here then return home and seek U S protection amid neighbor disputes. The panel includes Solicitor Scott Minister Hill and Passport Bureau chief Hunt with Crandall as secretary. They will gather views from ambassadors abroad and report to the assistant secretary by early December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of State
United States
State Department
House Committee On Foreign Affair
Congress
Solicitor Scott
Netherlands
Galliard Hunt
Passport Bureau
Samuel B. Crandall
State Department Library
Hill
Holland
Department
Washington
Death notices of notable figures span West Virginia to Kansas City
Deaths reported in Salt Lake City Grand Rapids Chicago Cincinnati and Kansas City include Col John Sawhoal Witcher former West Virginia secretary of state and congressman who died of Bright's disease at 62, U S District Judge George P Wants in London, H J Tweedie Belmont Golf Club founder and president, Lucius A Hine first editor of the Cincinnati Star, and John A Brown longtime Equitable Life manager in Kansas City.
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West Virginia
Congress
Salt Lake
City
John Sawhoal Witcher
Bright
Weed
Got
Witcher
Third
West Virginia Cavalry
Grand Rapids
Mich
United States
George P. Wants
London
England
Judge Wants
Irie
Judge Wanty
Samuel Wenty
Elizabeth Proctor Wanty
Ann Arbor
Law Department
University of Michigan
Chicago
H. J. Tweedie
West
Tweedie
Belmont Golf Club
Cincinnat
Ohio
Lucius Alonzo Hine
Cincinnati Star
Loveland
Kansas City
John A. Brown
Equitable Life Aseukana Sdclety
England Again Recognizes Servia Relations Restored After Assassination
London reports that diplomatic relations between Great Britain and Servia were resumed this evening following the assassination of King Alexander and Queen Draga. King Mi narant received an audience with Servian Minister Michael Millochevitch.
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England
Servia
London
Great Sritsia
Great Britain
Alexander
Draga
Minarnt
Michael Millochevitch
PREUMATIC TUBE BIDS FOR POST-OFFICE SERVICE
The Post-office Department invites proposals to carry malls by primatic tubes in major cities including Boston Brooklyn New York Philadelphia and others. Contracts run nine years in some cities and longer in others under a June act authorizing pneumatic service with an appropriation up to 1,250,000.
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Post-office Department
Boston
Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Louis
San Francisco
Act of Congress
Cincinnati Store Burns Famed Otte Company Losses Hit
Cincinnati fire damages the George Otte Company carpet and drapery store on Fourth Street near Race causing about 100000 in losses. A second fire in Long Branch New Jersey nearly destroyed the main business block, hurting Townley and Co. hardware dealers. In Madrid Iowa the Armour elevator caught fire today with losses near 380000. The fires are treated as suspicious or incendiary in origin in the reports.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
George
Otte Company
Fourth Street
Race
New York
Long Branch
N. 3
Townley & Co
Des Moines
Iowa
Madrid
Lass
Demand for Small Five Dollar Bills Urged by Treasury
Secretary Shaw and Treasurer Treat urged national banks to issue $90,000,000 in five dollar notes to relieve the shortage of small denominations. They warned autumn demand will rise and emphasized small bills stay in circulation longer, aiding commerce and financial stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treat
Shaw
Congress
Charles H. ‘Treat
Shaw Hag
United States
Banke
Probe for Western Roads Starts Investigation
The Interstate Commerce Commission will begin a probe into Western railroads and grain elevator firms. The inquiry aims to gather general information from all grain transport railroads, with results possible next winter and potential major implications for the industry.
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Interstate Commerce
Association of Weatern Railroads
Gramn-Elevator Companies
Surtmer
Hrapp
la Follette
Senate
Wisconsin
Wew
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clements and
Knapp
Washington
Mosely
Conley
Canteen Controversy at Mount Gretna Army Maneuvers
Government authority over beer sales during Texas National Guard joint maneuvers at Mount Gretna is challenged. Army Judge Advocate General rules encampment on state ground falls outside federal control, allowing a canteen to operate if state troops camp nearby. Protests had urged federal veto. outcome hinges on camp ground status and proximity to troops.
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Judge Advocate General
The
Artiy
Gvernment
Ganteen
Mount Gretna
Texas
United States
National Guard
Stata
Secret plan secrecy on new battle ship circulates
Circular to constructors demands utmost secrecy for a 20 000 ton warship plan. Bonaparte orders a sealed word in notices while noting that Britain and Germany guarded dreadnought designs, and American secrecy may be short lived amid global practice and naval gossip.
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Bonaparte
Navy Department
Witon
Navy’Department
Navy
Mann
Pablaney
Naval Office
Aft
Philippine Scouts and Army Officers Busy Assignment List
Military notices tally personnel moves and retirements, detailing Philippine Scouts and U S Army officers. Entries include transfers to infantry, duty changes, retirements, and examinations for fitness for duty across Washington and the Philippines during late 1906.
Congressman H C Adams Dies After Weeks of Illness
Wisconsin congressman Henry C Adams died in a Chicago hotel after weeks of illness. He had served in the fifty-eighth and fifty-ninth Congresses and was active as president’s representative on inspection clauses. His body will be moved to Madison for funeral services Thursday.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Adamé
Madison
Pitty-eighth
Congresa- Bnd
Madhada
Awid
Uly
Col Henry
Casson
House" of Representatives
Cannon
Ois
Colligresameti
Wie
Adais
Tha Tbl
Hie
Ubus
Police Close Big Store over Building Code Violations
Chicago July 9 the Marshall Field and Co store was closed by the building commissioner for failing to place proper red exits and stairway markings. Police posted guards and the manager James Simpson sought mayoral advice before the store reopened. A warrant was issued for Simpson and $200 bonds set for his appearance at Hurley court.
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Gombesionier
Marshall Field & Co
Chicago
Bartzea
James ‘Simpson
Simpson
Bulldine
Bartzen
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George W.hill
Department of Commerce
Archie and
Louise Johnson
Phifer, Johnson
Washington Star
Johnson
Ghicalo
Uncle Sam
Republic
Rata
Government Clerka
Samuel N. Patton
Hillsboro, O
Col. J
Banks
Interstate” Commerce Commission
Gress Carriers
Texas Camp
Azores
Horta
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Cavnrado
Uiini
North Atlantic
Bradford
Fencher
Madeira
AEM Ee
Thomas
Humphrey
Thores
Guant
Manila
Naval Militia
Naval Vesacis
Uncas
Tacoma
Montauk Point
Paul Jones
Monterey
Lawton
San Pranciaro
Rhody Island
Annapolix
Seattle
Tompkinsville
Norfalk
Tolpin
Mussower
Trom
Monta
Crfad
Wilett
Navy Yard
Ahe
Soar
Macciebuselle Ming
ARMY
John J. G. Clark
Sapte Svigha
Ben Febiger
Witt
Layraay M. Welch
Jamey
Waxey
Tancey
Cal
Damea
Vancouver
Wood
Pétcon
Philippines
Jurneral
Gilbert A McElray
William’ Narnas
Dune
War Department
Jane E. Werran
Second Cavalry
Robert Li. Catting
Port Vanc
Iworth
Kare
Howard
Petry
Winiare
Colteke
Utah
Thyrteenth Infantry
Chat
Henry G. Adams
Mad” Beant
Tur Dow
W. B. Moses & Sons, F St
Corser
Muleteam
Boralo
Algra
Tos
Borax
Pacific Coast
Borax Coy
New
Yyark
Bath and Nursery
Munich
National ‘Capital Brewing Co
Opal
Auna Park
Munteal Shell
Royal Italian Band
Loreneo' Yola
Hipbetats
Joey
Beat View
MSN
Santiago
Ton Aianr
Det Seta
Nationals
Detroit
St. Tw
Uptern B
Batway
Ci Lake
U. S. Marine Band
Thames
Bal
Eve Rene Arene
Copihre
Teres
H Gerassid
Andrais
District of Columbia
Secretary of Agreriture
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Auricu
Kent
Secretary of Aericult
James Wilso
Ainting
Ecinbmitak Nelson Refrigerator O
Rhona Wain
aMicennis
Aelhvers
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
Fulton's
Ninth Street
Nahe
Nirvana Pep Bap Reye
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