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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1909
Page
28
Conferees approach final tariff decisions as labor talks stall over two sticking points. Attendees tentative on coal, currency, and print paper. White cotton schedule ready for quick adoption. A suggested tax rise and foreign-built goods debated. prospects for agreement appear good with rail and excursion plans noted.
Fung Choy aged thirteen describes being sold in China to a son of Ing Yee Yue of Washington and disposed of in New York at a higher price. Reports say they were held as slaves by cruel masters, bought for a price in Washington, with investigations led by Captain Galvin and Justice Wyatt. The case details a mission shelter, Gerry Society involvement, and a scheduled hearing next Wednesday.
The article reports President Taft may recommend restoring the old boundaries of the District of Columbia by retrocession of the Virginia portion. It notes Taft’s remark on Congress power and references past Supreme Court attempts, the 1902 joint resolution, and Hoar’s judiciary committee findings on the constitutional issues and political nature of the retrocession.
Count von Bernstorff the German ambassador departs Washington to spend summer and autumn on his Bavarian estate He praises American reception and hospitality hopes to remain years to strengthen ties between the United States and Germany The German embassy in his absence will be led by Count von Wedel at Beverly Farms Mass
The piece discusses President Taft's alleged view that Virginia consent is not required for Alexandria to rejoin the District of Columbia, arguing the 1868 act was unconstitutional. It notes potential congressional repeal to affirm unconstitutionality and hints at political division in Alexandria and Virginia over restoration, with references to future legislative steps.
A whimsical token event sees three kittens sent to Representatives Tawney Smith and Mann from the Public Education Association. The cats aim to influence health and humane treatment debates tied to the District’s dog and cat care and impoundment measures.
Paris reports detail the secret marriage of Infante Alfonso of Bourbon Orleans to Princess Beatrice of Saxe Coburg. King Alfonso trusted Beatrice would convert or endure differences, advised a private union, and sought a papal dispensation. The couple wed in Coburg after ministerial talks and a Madrid telegraph dispensation, with royal backing despite religion conflicts.
In Spein Parliament forces the king to exile a relative and strip titles after a marriage to a Protestant aligned with German and Rusela rulers. The prince sues King Alfonso once more to be allowed at the front. The Infanta Walalle, his mother, is distraught, sensing deep ties between Spanish and British royal houses support the union.
Mayor McClellan vetoed the revised building code backed by Tammany Hall. The contested fireproofing clause favored hollow walls and barred cement. A committee will report on the safety of the materials as the commission fights over the issue intensifies.
James Phelps outfielder for the Rayville team died after a snake bite in Monroe Louisiana. He had just made a dazzling catch and was trampled by a teammate pursuing the ball, suffering a fatal leg injury and swelling before succumbing a day later. A similar coincidence occurred years ago on the same route with another player also dying from a snake bite.
A busy issue index lists items spanning tariff talks with China, Taft seeking expanded capital authority, congressional actions on loans, and financial notes. Other entries reference divorce suits, a French cabinet, and political maneuvers in New York.
News from Madrid reports Spanish mutiny at barracks near Morea and heavy censorship as troops and families protest the war. Gen Marina requests 46 000 troops to secure victory over Moorish tribes while demonstrations, arrests, and suppressed protests ripple through Madrid and Moroccan front lines.
Frederick L Gayton, leading ship broker, shot himself at his Peabody apartments shortly after a cheerful telephone chat with his wife, who is visiting in Roland Park with their daughter Mrs William Courtney Reid. Associates note a prior illness may have affected his judgment. he was about 60.
The Galveston hurricane leaves twenty one dead, one missing, ten injured, and property losses around 75 000 dollars. Capt Bettison and his wife were recovered at Morgana Point, while Ernest Booth survived after nearly 48 hours at sea. Also reported is the destruction of Hogg Mansion and other plantations along the Braxon River.
Countess Szechenyi will enter a sanatorium in Vienna for a ten day stay. The ailment is not serious and Count Szechenyi will accompany her. Preparations are made for her reception at the health retreat.
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