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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1907
Page
4
Members of the Army and Navy Union in convention approve resolutions of condolence and press for increases in pay for petty officers and enlisted members. Browne opposes reclassification while other sections discuss vessel service, postmaster orders, and station duties amid routine organizational business and officer elections.
The article reports on a wartime meeting with speakers including J Walter Mitenel and other officials. It notes public support for peace and debate on the declaration of war. The scene centers on a band and local civic action as residents hear discussions about national defense and wartime policy.
San Francisco July 18 the Merchants Exchange board stated it does not favor any immigration law that discriminates against Japanese people and seeks equal privileges with Americans and other foreign nationals. In Seattle a commerce official noted shifting migration, with overall U S arrivals up ten percent but Japanese immigration down in the latest quarter.
Mrs John D Rockefeller has regained health after illness and resumes social duties. This week she hosted or attended several gatherings at Forest Hall in New York, following her return from the city.
Andrew Jain, famed Seneca chief, dies in Tyas and his body’s transport to Cattaraugus NY delayed awaiting a custom casket. The ceremony will proceed with regalia and the Diamond Order of Men escort as interment is planned Sunday afternoon at 1
Acting Secretary Bacon hosted a conference with Ministers from Costa Rica, Guatemala, and El Salvador to discuss Central American conditions. Ambassador Creel of Mexico attended. Bacon and callers offered guarded statements awaiting clearer developments, with Creel hopeful for a peace restoration.
George Crichton, a private in the Fourth Company of Coast Artillery at Fort Dupont, deserted the army to follow a girl to California. He surrendered to local recruiters and faces trial in militia court on Miriraz Telind ahead of him.
The army faces acute recruiting strain as terms expire and outside wages lure soldiers away. Tables urged by Gen Bell and Secretary Taft reveal widespread reenlistment difficulties across branches, with coast artillery suffering skeleton ranks. Congress must approve a broad pay raise to sustain regular forces and ease mounting drill and fatigue demands.
Chicago July issue notes King Oscar’s push to bring home hundreds of thousands of Swedes who emigrated to America. An emigration investigation circle asks Swedish editors and ministers in Chicago to survey readers and parishioners on the main reasons for leaving Sweden and what would persuade them to return.
Frank, a New York lawyer, was found guilty of subornation of perjury in a New York City rail way company damage suit. County Judge Platt ordered briefs to be submitted if the motion fails. If denied, Frank will be sentenced to Sing Sing. his father and Brig Gen Wallace have been pressing to save him.
Laporte and July 18 George Lighterpold and feebic began day labor to recover bondsmen money lost through a shortage while treasurer of Stir County. Workers aim to cover thirty bondmen’s defense of Lichtrap’s shortage. Total amount tied to tightcap and bad investments.
The retirements of New Admiral C T Davis on August 9 and Rear Admiral C H Stockton on October 14 prompt schedule changes. Rear Admiral Dadla currently leads the Second Squadron with the Alabama as flagship and will be relieved by Rear Admiral Charles Sperry. Stockton commands the armored cruisers Tennessee and Washington, en route from Brest, and will be succeeded by Rear Admiral Sebree after returning to the United States.
A long Army orders list details numerous officers by rank name and corps with stations in the United States and Philippines. It covers promotions, assignments, suspensions, and duties at Fort Meade, Fort Flagler, San Francisco, Manila, Washington, and other posts, including departments of Engineers Artillery Cavalry Infantry and Navy Yard movements, with dates noting beginning or effective periods in July and subsequent months. The document also notes medical staff assignments, examinations, and a board of officers for promotions and duty changes.
Mixed dispatch of ships from New York Charleston Victoria Boston Newport Bradford to Georgia Cap Cod Bay Hoston Severn Amagota from Crima Uncep Cxpecos Say for Boston Olympia Arkansas from New Indan to Nesport Nevuda and Florida from New Tendon to Nesport Wolverine from Houghton Mich to Achlend Wis.
The government ordered a race between the battleships Connecticut and Louisiana off the New England coast to settle whether government or private yards build faster warships. Connecticut, built in a navy yard, and Louisiana, built in private yards, are identical in machinery and armor with speeds around eighteen knots. Analysts say labor unions may push Congress toward public yards if the private yard wins.
Mr WoW Finley, president of the Southern Railway, told Louisville Commercial Club the railroad must set rates by economic laws not fixed arbitrary. He argued length of haul cannot dictate charges and gave examples from Louisville to Lynchburg and other Virginia cities. He cited brick makers in South Carolina selling surplus in distant markets at low prices that would bankrupt him if limited by nearby competition.
The National Hay Association filed a petition with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging excessive and unreasonable hay and straw classification and freight rates by Michigan Central and other railroads. The complaint claims a $1 per ton increase on Chicago to New York shipments and asserts that origin to New York New England and Long Island rates favor foreign hay, offsetting customs duties and allowing Canadian hay to compete with domestic product in those regions.
Meeker & Co sue Lehigh Valley Railroad before the Interstate Commerce Commission over coal transport rates from the Wyoming region to Perth Amboy New Jersey. The petition claims the railroad dominates lines and mines, suppressing independent shippers, and seeks a maximum rate of one dollar per ton and damages of 221 412 dollars.
Acting Secretary Newberry reports a navy launch tow near Hampton Roads suffered a dangerous near miss like a prior incident that killed midshipmen. A green light on the towing barge failed in thick weather, prompting calls to amend regulations to require brighter tow lights for safety of other vessels.
Newsitem outlines a $40,000 ferryboat project to connect Newport and Goat Island with the torpedo plant, built by Harreshofla or Bristol. Also lists officers assigned to German maneuvers, and notices a sacred concert series by the Naval Gun Factory Band at Randle Highlands on Sundays.
The League of Republican State Clubs of the District and Columbia completed arrangements for an outdoor outing at Marshall Hall tomorrow. The program includes athletic events with prizes from Washington firms, a concert by local talent, and addresses by John G Capers, William E Andrews, and Arthur B Hayes on the lawn north of the old mansion. The club toasts 40 percent of voters across fourteen clubs, led by Henry M Camp and Milo Shanks.
Rumor swirls that Representative Burton of Cleveland may resign as head of the River and Harbor Committee to devote his term to establishing a link from the Great Lakes to the Gulf via deeper Des Plaines and Mississippi waterways. President Roosevelt backs the project, seeking funds and authority for an Inland Waterways Commission to improve upper Mississippi headwaters and cut transport costs, with Burton as a leading public figure for the effort.
Commissioner Prouty announced the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling in Roswell Commercial Club et al v Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway et al. It finds Kansas City Galveston and Denver to Roswell Artesia Hoberman Carlsbad routes in New Mexico unjust, orders reductions, and holds some commodity rates excessive.
Six coal firms filed a complaint with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging Norfolk and Western Railway charged ten cents more per ton for coal from the Pocahontas district than from the goal Creek district. Each company seeks $3400 in reparations, accusing stockholders and officers of the railroad of bias in favor of Pocahontas interests.
At a Tuesday gathering in the District WOT Lata headquarters, Mrs Indies Clark and Dr. Thomas T Moore were appointed to form a committee to assess Camp Good Will's needs for potential society assistance. Mrs WE De Riemer presided, Mrs Moore led the devotional, and Mrs Emma Sanford Shelton summarized the June meeting. The WoC TV exhibit at Jamestown is now open with WCFL observers urged to wear white ribbons and visit the Home 196 Bank Street. Reports from officers were read.
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