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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1909
Page
18
Fragmentary OCR reports a brief note that Congress will meet Thursday next at noon and a House meeting was planned for today at noon. Names, places, and clear dates are missing, leaving an ambiguous item about congressional meetings.
Cincinnati July 26 considerable improvement reported in John W Herron father of Mr Taft the Presidents wife. Herron suffered a slight stroke Saturday and is said to be improving so Taft has decided not to come to Cincinnati at present.
President Taft, responding to inquiries, plans a trip to Norfolk and will visit Judge Herron in Cincinnati. He golfed at Chevy Chase, then will address a noted convention and later see an airship flight, with delegation details and a Waterways project discussion involving Cape Cod and Cape F. Ward.
The article notes that income tax measures were postponed as the body adjourned until Thursday after substantial objection. It mentions President and Congress considering amendments and a proposed plan to transmit to the states regarding revenue measures. The piece reflects a stalled session and pending legislative steps.
A dated dispatch reports Mr Wickersham unable to assent to a proposed trip amid reference to an extradition treaty ratified between the United States and a neighboring republic. The document notes the treaty was announced by officials yesterday and published in local press.
An antifree-hide coalition in the Senate pushes for reductions on leather goods while defending duties on hides. Senators Warren Heyburn and Aldrich lead debates amid plans to finish conference reports, with cotton and structural steel schedules tied to any agreement.
Attorney General and Utah Fuel Company reach settlement under which the company pays 73000 dollars and reconveys about 800 acres of coal lands. Discontinuance of several lawsuits follows as probes continue into other lands allegedly acquired unlawfully.
A distorted roster lists visitors to the White House on Monday July 26 including Burton Ohio Crank Massachusetts Beibtow Kansas Imnater Emoot Dian Sen FEE Maine Warren North Carolina Sisbioke North Carolina Bourne Orerott Eupreemisure Moore Pennsylvania Maynard Virginia Bmall North Carolina Barnard Peanburrants representative Bennett New York Gillett Mam Massachusetts Dougla g Ohio Rustermany Wisconsin Walter Hf Page New Kewbosk
Rangoon Burma scene rich in color and contrast, praising Burmese life and landscape. The piece extols abundant harvests, agrarian work, education, and Buddhist culture while noting social norms, marriage customs, widows tax status, and the prominence of women in commerce and family life.
Julia Dean appears as an English dandy in a romantic Anthony Hope style comedy at the Columbia. The performance drew strong enthusiasm. Miss Dean’s charm and grace, especially in the final act, earned praise alongside strong supporting performances.
In a lengthy letter to the editor under Tramps Area of Burns, Inspector Powderly defends his subordinate’s report on a public park incident. He states he is not angry with Green and asks for publication to show readers his accord with the inspector’s views and the public service implications for laborers.
Veterans of the Fighting Tenth Regiment received laurels for service in the Philippines as Gen Leonard Wood and local officials saluted their efforts. Speakers credited the unit with reducing race prejudice while noting delayed routine duties and a public gathering with refreshments and speeches honoring their sacrifice.
In a dense wartime dispatch from Houston Texas a company of the Fifteenth Infantry pushes through muddy fields and rough terrain to lead a march against opposing forces. The report highlights the tone of discipline and the heavy toll on troops with limited details on dates or outcomes.
A damaged report claims potatoes caused typhoid among a battleship fleet crew. Investigators and doctors concluded that tubers seeded illness after a stray shipment. One vessel reportedly dumped suspect sacks at sea, while a few cases appeared on the Wisegasm and at Chelsea hospital. Crew to report back August 1 to Banipton Road.
Greece has elevated its diplomatic representative here from minister resident to envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary, placing the Greek minister on an equal rating with most ministers accredited to this government.
Army orders detail promotions and examinations for multiple officers and medical corps staff. Reports include exams at Fort Adams and Presidio of San Francisco, with assignments and duty moves to New York, Colombia plans, and naval movements across Atlantic ports.
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