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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1909
Page
42
A report notes a university president claimed hostility to conservation and that he and Congress faced scrutiny. It mentions a $50,000 survey-related payment and, though garbled, references figures and names tied to tax and political contention surrounding the university and its administration.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a congressional fight and a committee’s effort to heal divisions. Mentions unnamed individuals and broad actions toward reconciliation amid a heated debate.
A reconstructed notice discusses stock and bond protections, warnings about fraudulent offerings, and schemes to prevent fraud in commerce. It notes references to a petition and committee actions within a state context, stressing formal procedures for safeguarding investments and ensuring transparency.
A reader letter describes health issues from a controversial beverage, claiming severe headaches fatigue indigestion and recovery after using Postum. The narrative links illness to a toxic source and credits change to a new drink, detailing weight loss and improved strength.
The Beaste is not to be seen until tomorrow as the Senate conducts a semi official recitation directing the President. The House passed a constitutional amendment allowing Congress to impose an income tax, while Representative Tawney of Minnesota faced criticism from Dr Yoo Heepreskleak of Wheoomsia University in a magazine piece about national treasures conservation. At 1249 PM the House adjourned until tomorrow at 2:00.
Railroads subject to the act to regulate commerce must preserve accounts records and memoranda of their entire operation for examination as ordered by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Important papers are kept permanently while other papers may be kept three to ten years before destruction. A precise list of papers to retain is filed with the commission and destruction requires commission authority.
Secretary of Treasury forms task group to review permanent economy measures. A full day session will align treasury assistants and senior officials with plans to streamline the department, seeking economies and unified practices across the service.
Reports say Western senators press for free hides and bargain on lumber duties as conferees near a final tariff agreement. Taft welcomes the accord and hints at reductions in leather and shoe rates while protests from New England shoe makers surface and insurgent opposition lingers.
Nebraska leaders urge Congress to back Taft and push a presidential veto against a key bill. The Lincoln convention endorses anti federal court interference in state laws and demands tariff action while criticizing Democratic leadership and Bryan’s absence.
A Navy Department board appointed by Secretary Meyer meets at the Boston Navy Yard to study the relation of navy yards to Washington bureaus. The effort aims to improve efficiency and may require congressional action for proposed changes, with deliberations expected to last about two months.
A fragment discusses scowling critique of a naval program, arguing the navy misjudged destroyer designs and turbine engine issues. It notes objections to building more vessels, cites speed advantages of torpedo boats, and mentions turbine failures affecting performance.
Funds and gifts presented to the cruiser Salem include a silver service and a seal of the aly. The Salem Marine Society hosted a dinner at the Salem Club with guests and a ship glock. An event featuring the Now and Then Viatetr 7 entertained guests in Washington Square. Ceremonies marked the home week celebration with elaborate events.
Lieutenant Ignot Iglehart, commandant of the cadets at St Dons College Ammapols, who has been paralyzed for several weeks, will arrive in Washington today at 1 p.m. for treatment at General Hospital. Doctors seek to determine the cause as his condition puzzles physicians.
Orders issued to naval officers list transfers and appointments including Gomis GW Loran and TMous to positions as well as clerk appointments. Movements of ships arrive and depart for Guantanamo New York Chicago Newport and Philadelphia with routes to Providence Provincetown Sewall Point Hull and Hartford noted among others.
Senor Don Hortanio Portela says the Argentine government asked Secretary Knox to recognize the United States act directing the American minister at La Paz to handle Argentine interests there amid tensions with Bolivia. Officials report a delicate crisis with Argentina and Bolivia and ongoing negotiations to resume diplomatic relations. Chile’s role remains unclear as the department hopes for a quick resolution.
A measure to repay religious orders in the Philippines and allied groups for war damages by U S forces was introduced in the House by Ma Coudrey of Missouri. It details compensation to Angula nians Romanians and Francisants and lists amounts received by each order if passed.
The Italian cruiser Count de Casoling with a 1812 knot speed visits Washington for about ten days after departing Legorn in November 1906. The ship, escorting officers and crew, is hosted by the Italian colony and greeted by officials, with planned ceremonies and excursions to meet the President and Navy leaders. Visits extend to Baltimore New York and Norfolk before returning to Truly for repairs.
A fragment describes a mail incident where a bag containing eggs scattered and obliterated across many distances after a mail delivery in Brattleboro. The account notes eggs were scrambled and not mailed from the United States, raising questions about the origin and handling of the items.
President Taft will authorize the sale of several hundred thousand feet of dead and fallen timber on Flathead and Tongue Indian reservations in Montana next week. Proceeds, likely about 3160 per thousand feet, will be credited to the tribes in the Treasury. Timber died from insect or natural causes will be sold with tribal consent. Taft also received Greek envoy Coromilas, elevated to envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary.
The long history of Burma's oil production traces to indigenous wells and a family enterprise that evolved into the Burma Oil Company after clashes with John D Rockefeller era Standard Oil. The piece outlines early drilling methods, the growth of corporate structure, and the shift toward modern deep drilling and refining, noting wax-rich Burmese crude, trade routes to India and Australasia, and the role of American influence in Rangoon and Mandalay.
vague OCR text mentions Patten Armour and a quick move to force Ta. references to Chicago, market car, and Mie Mae. unclear names and dates. notes potential legal or financial actions with a fast pace and cross mentions.
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