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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1909
Page
36
The article reports ongoing efforts to keep prices from rising through a proposed free-hides policy. Officials, including Senate leaders, anticipate a White House briefing and possible adjournment as they pursue measures to protect consumers from monopoly pricing.
The text appears as a garbled OCR dump with numerous truncated phrases about tariffs, duties, and political positions. It mentions President Taft era references, possible comparisons, and debates on import duties, general use goods, and economic policy. Specific names, places, or concrete events are obscured beyond broad references to tariffs and domestic policy.
Rep William Hughes of Paterson New Jersey emerges as a formidable gubernatorial candidate. Kinkead of Jersey City says Hughes could secure the nomination and would impact the ticket, while Taft carried the district by 15000 votes. Hughes is a self made lawyer veteran of the Spanish American war and a prominent House member.
The text reports Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina at home near Trenton with serious condition after partial paralysis and nervous debility. Rumors of resignation or inability to vote on the tariff bill are noted, while his past recovery included a European tour. It also recalls Tillman’s role as a reformer and founder of Clemson College and Winthrop College for Women in South Carolina.
Iron mine owners from ten large independ ent ton mines in the Lake Superior region travel to Washington to protest the withdrawal of duty on iron ore. JG Butter Jr of the Brier Murtiner and Coil Company in Youngstown chairs the delegation.
Washington reports multiple Buckeye delegation talks center on former Interior Secretary James Garfield as a potential head for Ohio’s ticket. Garfield, now practicing law in Cleveland, is described as courting support to position for governor or a leading role in a Republican slate, with other Cincinnati figures also mentioned.
Speaker Cannon reportedly wagered with Representative Watson of Indiana that Congress would stay in session on August 1, risking ten dollars. Lawmakers, hoping for tariff talks to move forward, reacted with shock and sought reasons for his pessimism while he offered no explanation.
Huntington Wilson Assistant Secretary of State resumed work yesterday morning for the first time since ten days ago. He spent the morning reading dispatches on the Bolivia Peru Argentina difficulties to stay in touch with conditions. Wilson oversees South American affairs and said his health has improved and he feels better than in months.
A brakeman on the Long Island Railroad found a forgotten lander’s handbag containing dowels valued at 2000 dollars and checks. He turned the bag over to the general superintendent. The owner was established and the man received 60 dollars and two outfits. He was sent on a two week vacation and told to report later.
In New York three youths aged 14 to 17 drowned after a rowboat capsized off Last Street. A fight with the tide dragged the craft toward shore, and five companions tried to help but six men were swept away. Three were lost, two others saved. The event occurred during a late afternoon excursion.
Pastor Frank W. Thompson denounces Sunday amusements in a sermon at Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church. He cites Proverbs and warns that worship of wealth harms forests and Sabbath observance. He criticizes lawyers exploiting legal loopholes and laments Christian neglect toward national Sundays amid moral decline.
Mrs Mary Harris of Boerne attempted to shoot Rev H R Kembler as he boarded a Houston train. The shot pierced his sleeve. Harris was beaten and boarded the train before it stopped. Both were arrested and later released on bond in Richmond.
President Taft faces argument over lifting duties on hides to aid leather goods. Advocates seek free hides with free boots and shoes, while conferees weigh whether leather products should fall below House rates. Senators Crane and Brandegee push for policy shifts as conferees prepare a conference report amid ongoing House canvass.
A 1909 bureau report notes a first avauanic yew of foreign commerce with 100 principal articles. Imports of manufactured materials rise, while exports fall across foodstuffs raw materials and finished manufactures due to high domestic prices and reduced quantities abroad.
Gen Henrs Worthington last surviving pallbearer from Lincoln era sinks at Garfield Hospital after paralysis onset three weeks ago. Doctors say the octogenarian ex congressman and diplomat is beyond aid. his pulse remained high as he nears death with nephew Henry Naylor summoned.
At Provincetown Massachusetts on July 23 the Atlantic fleet conducted night torpedo defense drills and mock attacks as torpedo boats tried to surprise battleships. The exercises featured dark maneuvers, searchlights, and a fogbound stage with fleets maneuvering against each other under the command of Admiral and Lieut Comdr Freeman.
A Washington meeting of DC delegates to the Army and Navy Union convention discussed caucus plans for this week. Col Benjamin F Chase, department commander, will lead the delegation leaving Washington September 1. Indications favor Gen Andrew S Burt for the national ticket, with one Marine planning the campaign for Burt.
War Department awards certificates of merit to 15 noncommissioned officers and enlisted men for gallantry in varied actions. Roy F. Cox of the Signal Corps in Alaska aided a stranded civilian commander, dragging a near-fatal rescue through ten days of treacherous snow.
A passenger packet Tacoma struck an obstruction on the Ohio River and ran aground near Charleston. Passengers were taken off safely by a defile boat crew after the vessel became stuck and delayed arrival.
A historical note comments on Colorado's 19th century efforts to admit women to the legislature. It outlines constitutional requirements for age citizenship and residency, and discusses how masculine pronouns appear in the text. The piece suggests women should run for office to gain representation.
Shipping news lists arrivals and departures of multiple steamers including New Orleans London Liverpool New York and Antwerp routes. Vessels such as Sunndarke Warhington Alamberg and Carmania are noted in port at Liverpool and New York with forthcoming calls to Cherbourg Plymouth and Dover. Some entries include ETA estimates and dock times though OCR readability is poor.
Special to The Weshingtor Poot New Sark reports the Tenth Cavalry arriving at Fort William McChesney after two years and four months in the Philippines. A parade, luncheon, and a large homecoming welcomed the troops with crowds, music, and entertainment. The regiment’s officers and Black soldiers were celebrated, with plans for a garrison move to Fort Ethan Allen. Cavalrymen prepare for new assignments, and messages note the deaths of Col Jacob Auger and other crewmen returning home aboard the transport Patrickramet.
The Department plans ordnance experiments at Indian Head to determine effects of model projectiles on armor plate. Katahdin, placed in commission in 1886, served as naval ram. only ten naval rams exist, with the British Pophame cited as a comparison. The test aims to assess performance under actual conditions with expert input from Rear Admiral Ammen.
Weary with disorder, Governor Wilson contemplates accepting the resignations of the entire First Infantry unit after a night of upheaval led by Lt. Col. Haldeman and officers cited for insubordination. Louisville reels as the military department fractures amid mounting tension and political pressure.
San Francisco July report from the San Francisco Press states Battery Bonteile of the coast artillery set a world record. Ten shots fired at a moving target two miles away achieved bull’s eyes. The 14th Company crew under Lt Gordon Paall conducted the test, all shots landing within one and a half seconds.
Lawmakers debate a constitutional change to require a biennial legislative session. Key figures and parties maneuver to shape the measure as they seek to extend or limit legislative powers, with dates and procedural details evolving amid partisan conflict.
A dramatic incident describes Betsy leaping from a motor vehicle and narrowly avoiding severe injury. Rescued after a harrowing chase, she faced a dangerous spark and high voltage, while a foreman shut off power to prevent further harm. A farmer problem and lease dispute are noted in passing.
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