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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1907
Page
4
Georgia lawmaker declares North his, argues the South has long suffered from centralized power. He urges tariff reform, distrusts federal control, and calls for clear Democratic stance on railroad ownership and interstate regulation ahead of the next campaign.
Former Vice President Adiut E Stevenson declared in an interview that he favors WT Bryan for the Democratic nomination for President. He said he is out of politics and predicted Bryan would again receive the nomination. He referenced upcoming events and noted J Warren Kelfer of Ohio as another distinguished speaker.
Port of Porto Rico coffee and meats face temporary tariff measures as France extends minimum duty collection and signals goodwill. U S hopes for a broader tariff agreement while meat certificates, accepted by France, aim to avert American trade injury during negotiations.
Commissioner Clements says the current 41 cents per 100 pounds rate on cotton goods transported to New York is not reasonable. The commission notes absorption of competing avenues as a potential violation and questions jurisdiction over interstate commerce. The decision contrasts with Warren Wactiring and Southern Railway cases, shaping future rate scrutiny and enforcement.
A historical piece extols a breakfast of Grape Nuts with cream and Postum Coffee as scientifically nutritious. It asserts improved nervous, heart, stomach, and bowel health, claiming minerals and proteid elements support brain function and vitality. The text touts Postum and Grape Nuts as purified, naturally sourced foods produced by the Postum Coffee Company, promoting a healthier body and life.
Judge Spencer Adams of North Carolina calls for President Roosevelt renomination at the Republican convention. Adams argues Roosevelt is increasingly popular in the South and would win North Carolina if nominated, urging the president to accept a four year term for the country’s welfare. He cites past support and the party’s interests, while acknowledging no authority for a firm pledge.
Sevela Sevelaa Beveridge and prominent Americans support his upcoming wedding to Katherine Eddy in Martin with a civil ceremony at Ambassador Towers followed by a religious service in Newark. German foreign office grants dispensations for foreign marriage. Senator Beveridge expected in Berlin tomorrow for a noon Wednesday ceremony.
The Salvadorean government lifted the embargo on the Moissant brothers George and Alfred, who were freed on bail. The State Department weighs the facts before deciding next steps, while a damages claim for imprisonment is possible. The dissolution of the attachment suggests the brothers were not guilty of the charges.
Henry Huntington, long deemed mentally unbalanced, fatally shot his brother Douglas and sister Edith after firing at his father on the deathbed in Versailles Park. Police report he then wounded Alonzo Huntington and a fourth family member before guards disarmed him. Henry confessed to the magistrate that family troubles drove the act, displaying no remorse.
Richmond Pearson and John B Jackson will swap posts with Pearson becoming American minister to Persia on October 1 and Jackson taking over as minister to Greece. Pearson plans a leave and a visit to Athens to wrap duties before assuming his new post while still coordinating with Acting Secretary Atlee on negot iations.
Widespread political impact centers on Gov Glenn's victory in North Carolina against the United States Circuit Court and the Southern Railway over a new rate law, and on the Haywood anarchist case at Belgrade Idaho. Analysts say both cases could influence the 1908 presidential landscape, with Republicans hoping to leverage the labor leadership critique of Roosevelt.
News of Cortlandt Parker a famed Newark attorney and longtime New Jersey practitioner who declined several judgeships and ministerial posts. Born Perth Amboy 1816 he remained active in law to the end. Also notes other obits from New York and surrounding towns.
The Attorney General plans to file in federal court at Wilmington Delaware as government sues the powder trust. The government considers continuing proceedings toward dissolution and may seek a receiver to manage assets for shareholders and the public. The action mirrors prior petition in the American Tobacco Company case in New York.
A slight improvement was reported today for Mrs Louiss Mo Taft mother of Secretary of War William H Taft who has been seriously ill in Millbury for several days. Doctors expect a speedy recovery if no untoward complications arise and relatives have been notified of her improving condition.
Hebrew Congregations at the Pythian Temple mourn the departure of retiring Adath Israel Rabbi Julius T Loeb to Atlanta. About 20 attendees honored him with speeches and expressions of regret, with leaders from United Hebrew Congregations, Baal Zion Society, and various synagogues.
A hotel bar question over who pays the special tax on guest drinks prompts a reply stating that liquor ordered by a guest, whether served directly or via hotel staff, does not incur the tax on the hotel proprietor when charged to the guest’s account. The letter explains payment may be charged to the guest, whether by sack ticket or cash, for the bar’s service.
A letter from Japanese chambers of commerce to the Washington Chamber urges California to curb anti Japanese actions against a subset of Americans. It warns that hostility could harm U S Japan trade and stresses the mutual benefits of growing commerce. Names of signatories include Osaka, Yokohama, and Tokyo chambers.
Special to The Wauneston rest New York reports a wife detailing alleged misbehavior by Stephen Gregory, a former club carrier, who is accused of using preferred golf clubs to argue and affect play. The court heard testimony as Mrs Gregory sought a warrant.
Burton Parker of the Treasury Department’s customs service is named in charge of special agents in Detroit, replacing his former Detroit assignment. He plans to assume the new role around September 1 and will return to Washington for a vacation after the change. Parker has served four years in Treasury and was urged to stay when he first sought relief to transfer to Detroit. The move aligns with Secretary Cortelyou’s wishes and Parker’s proven fit for the position.
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