Demand for Annoiury and Refusal to Name Accusers
Secretary Richard Cheatham of the Southern Cotton Growers' Association refuses to reveal the names of dealers or government employees alleged to have leaked or falsified advance reports. He asserts government crop reports are manipulated to favor bear interests and says evidence will be sent to Washington for formal action while noting concurrent concerns about wheat reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Cotton Growers’ Association
Agricultural Statistical Bureau
Washingion
New York
Richard Cheatham
Southern Cotton Growers' Association
Washington
Mir Chaatham
Harvie Jordan
Monticello Ga
Cotton Growers’ Association
Urey Gill
Roosevelt
Wilson
Cheatham
Express
Arc
Waldoré
Thada
Mir Cheatham
New Orelins
Wote
Statistical Bureau of the Agricultural Department
Wall Street
Catol Man
Munis
Jordan
Post-Office
Thera Ons
United States
Cote Ton
Theodore H Price
Secret Cotton Statistics Guarded From Leaks Says Official
The department claims its cotton statistics are kept under tight seal and examined behind locked doors by the statistician and defences to ensure no advance information reaches the public. Assistant statistician B Holmes Jr says only collusion with an agent could yield any value, and even then it would be worthless. Secretary Wilson plans an inquiry to curb any fraud risk as John Hyde travels to Europe.
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Wilk Institute
Wilson
B. Holmes Jr
Bureau of Statiste
John Hyde
Washington
New York
Europe
Holmes
Cheatham
Gutan
American Delegate Proposes Bigger Cotton Crop Plan
American delegate 38 Dale urges emigration of laboring class to Southern cotton belts as best defense against speculators. He argues only massive cotton production can curb price manipulation and notes U S cotton associations have not yet organized to restrict production amid rising export trade.
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Manchester Congress
Manchester
England
International Cotton Congress
Dale
Clapa
United States
Intervetions Organization
Cabinet Meeting Notes and Naval Academy Reinstatements
President signs bills reinstating Bard Chaffee and John Henry Loftata at Annapolis after hazing dismissals. Secretary Morton prompts action as Cabinet members were away. Young Little from Springfield, Ohio ill but ordered for restoration after health improves. Forest reserves created in Southern Colorado named San Juan and Paysite reserve in Idaho, totaling about 1,500,000 acres.
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Ondars
Naval Academy
Meeling
Hay
Taft
Shaw
Cortelyou
Morton
Bar
Chaffee
John Henry Loflata
Annapolis
Academy
Congress
Young Little
Springfield
Ohio
Colorado
San Juan
Ydaho
Walter A Brown Major Washington Business Leader and Mason
Walter A Brown a prominent Washington businessman and Mason was born in DC on November 25 1886. He built a real estate and insurance career from 1891 at 1423 Pennsylvania Ave and expanded offices as business grew. Brown holds director roles at Commercial National Bank and National Union Fire Insurance, chairs the Fire Underwriters advisory committee, leads St Johns Mite Association, and serves in multiple Masonic and civic positions.
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Walter A Brown
Washington, DC
Swarthmore College
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washlawton
Brown
Commercial National Bank
National Union Fire Insurance Company
Board of Fire Underwriters
Board of Trade
St. John’s Mite Assocition
Masons
District of Columbia
Grand Lodge of
Costa Rica
Kedaral Lodge
Columbia
Royal Arch
Washington Commandery
Aimos Temple
Mystla
Mithras Lodge
Scottiah Rite Masons
Washington Lodge
Esaivenasa Eeivcions
Bro
Japanese Minister Takahira III Confined by Illness
Minister Takahira III of Japan remains bedridden with a long standing stomach ailment. He was at the White House Monday night but could not leave the legation yesterday. Doctors, including Dr Talwhira, treat him as his condition worsens. He recently endured abdominal surgery in New York and has traveled to Washington and New York for further medical care.
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Kogoro Takahira
White House
Legation
Talwhira
de Washington
Oing Scutit
New York
Fashion pattern description for a 20th century gown set
The piece promotes a sewing pattern outfit featuring a skeleton waist and a graceful skirt with sectioned panels. Descriptions include color notes in Alba blue, lace or net guimpes, and lingerie styles. Yardage details for fabric and lace are given, with pattern numbers and mail order request from the Fashion Department for 10 cents each.
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Altis Eplore
Fashion Department
Funeral for Gen Henry V N Boynton in Washington DC
Funeral services for Gen Henry Van Ness Boynton will be held at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church at 11 am with Rev Wallace Ratcliffe officiating. Burial is at Arlington National Cemetery with military honors. attendees include Army of the Cumberland representatives, Gridiron Club members, and the District board of education.
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Ger Henry VI. Boynton
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Wallace Ratcliffe
Arlington National Cemetery
Prose Correspondents
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Gridiron Club
District Board of Education
Baynton
Geket Yeaterday
Andrew Burt
John Twerdale
A. Carman
Army of the Cumberland
War Department
Fort Myer
Daughters ' of the
Donald McLean
New York City
Gen. Boynton
New Willard Hotel
W. P. Huxley
John m1. Carson
Associated Press
Boynton
Gen. Hoynton
Robert J. Wynne
London
Ranix
Nowapayer
Fife
Gantlamen
Finch
Henry van Nese Boynton
Acer
Tte
Henry van Ness Boyntoc
Aslf
Rayanes
Privitex
Nnu
Franklin Building
Henry ‘van Ness Boynton Het
Cotampin
Be Re
War Dept to Hire Day Labor for Barracks Projects
The War Department directed by Captain Sewell will employ day labor to build six officer NCO quarters at Washington Barracks after rejecting bids above the $7,206 per building budget. Bids ranged from $4,397 to $9,002 per building, with total bids exceeding budget across all proposals.
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War Department
Sewell
Washington Barracks
James S. Reynolds
W. I McCray
James A Jennings
S.C Scott
Gleason & Humphrey
Atv
Burgess & Parsons
Atx
Bates Transfer Ordered Through War Department
The War Department issued orders relieving Major General John T. Bates from command of the Northern Military Division and directing him to Washington to report to Secretary of War. He will assume command of the Northern Division until a permanent assignment is made, with Brig. Gen. Theodore J. Wint in command of the Department of the Missouri at Omaha. Bates is expected to become lieutenant general and chief of staff upon Lieut. Gen. Chaffee’s retirement in April 1908. The Gillespie retirement creates a vacancy filled by Gen. George M. Randall, with Col. A. L. Wagner also set for promotion to brigadier general.
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War Department
John T. Bates
Departments of the Lakes
Missouri
Dakota
Lowia
Washington
Theodore J. Wint
Department of the Missouri
Omaha
Nebi
George L Gillespie
Bates
Chaffee
Army Officers Orders Reported From Forts and Arsenals
A long list of Army orders relays duties and leave for officers including Capt Henry C Hodges Jr quartermaster at Fort Adama and Fort Greble, First Lieut Tilman Campbell at Rork Island Arsenal, and Capt Jedrea Gibbs to take leave. Also notes Maj Webster Vinnon paymaster to Saunders Ridge and various assignments for Second Battalion Marines and Engineers. Court martial proceedings in the Kirkman case reviewed by the War Department. Naval movements include arrivals at Guantanamo and San Francisco, with several ships sailing for Shanghai Santo Domingo and other ports. Interim note on Col Crowder’s return from Manchuria and his pending report. Commander Cottman to Mare Island and other officer transfers documented.
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Henry C. Hodges, Jr
Fort Adama
Fort Greble
Tilman Campbell
Artillery Corps
Rork Island Arsenal
Rock Yeland
Jedrea
Gibbs
Signal Corps
Audh
Webster Vinnon
Saunders Ridge
Glenburnle
Mupiteers
Willian Mok
Lambdto
Fort Me
Kinley
Kennebec Arsenal
John 8. Johnston
Leen
Quartermaster General
Army
Port Groble
Sami Bottoms
Pilippinae Divison
San Francisco
Cal
Int A Shimer
Boring
Hax Boom
Camal Cotminianion
Panama
Font
Walter C Chideuter
Hivanston
Fort Leavenworth
Kent
Eagineers
San Francisto
Kirkman Cass
George W. Kirkman
Twenty-f1th Infantry
Fort Niobrara
Nebr
Tudga Advocate General
War Department
Kirkman
Gage
Navy Creates Tailor and Assistant Tailor Rate for Ships
President Roosevelt issues a naval order establishing tailors and assistant tailors aboard ships. Previously sailors had to secure shore or shipboard alterations at extra cost. The pay is not fixed yet but likely between 16 and 20 dollars monthly.
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Navy
Roosevelt
Jackie
Navy Department
Anniversary of Great Fet Morton Plans Jones Ceremony
Secretary Morton after the Cabinet meeting said a formal funeral ceremony for John Paul Jones should be held at Annapolis. Potential dates were September 2 or September 28 depending on the presence of the executive branch in Washington. The event marks Jones’s famed victory over Serapis in a noted naval fight.
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Morton
John Paul Jones
Annapolis
Serapis
Mortonould
Washington
Controversy Over St John River In International Waterways Panel
Canadian government accepts U S interpretation delaying St John River talks at the international Waterways Commission meeting held in Washington. American stance, backed by the Attorney General and Secretary Taft, held the river outside commission jurisdiction. Only action: establish headquarters at Buffalo and Toronto. next meeting to discuss Niagara River dam plans.
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United States
Washington
St. John River
St John
Taft
St John River
Great Britain
Commission
Braetiale Seta Oan
Queston
Americana
Buffalo
Toronto
Niagara River
Great Lakes
Department outlines leave policy for letter carriers outings
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General De Graw announced department policy on leave for postmasters acting for members of letter Carriers mutual benefit associations seeking picnics, summer trips, or family outings. Regular leave plus potential unpaid leave up to thirty days may be granted, with local postmasters deciding feasibility within existing rules and regulations.
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de Graw
Carrlera
Letter Carriera
Aasistant Festmaster
Tempectiva Poatmastery
Panama Code Translated For Canal Zone Lawyers
Governor Magoon announced the English translation of the Civil Code of Panama and Amendatory Law. Frank Loannini led the work for the War Department, noting possible translation biases. The project marks a milestone as the first Latin American code fully rendered into English aside from Cuba and Porto Rico. Dr. Patton Plans Bermuda Summer Stay With Evangelist Dawson and City Ministers to Hold Next Winter Mission Bye.
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Charles E. Magoom
Ysthman Canal Zone
Panama
Canalians
Cubs
Porto Rivo
Frank
Loannini
Bureau of Ynauiar Affairs
War Department
Ion
Evangelist Dawson
W. J. Dawson
London
M. E
Dr Dawson
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