Break in Cabinet as Two New Faces Join Tuesday
The cabinet will see two new faces on March 4 with Moyer sworn in as Postmaster General and Garfield as Secretary of the Interior. George von L. Meyer and James R. Garfield join the five existing members, reshaping the line of leadership as longtime officials retire.
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Garfield
Interlox
Root
Taft
Wilson
Shaw
Hitchcock
George von L. Meyer
Cortelyou
James KR. Garteldi
Intaglor
Cotelyou
Monga
Treachury
Shaws
Secretares Root Taft
Mr Whites Farewell In Rome With Diplomatic Sendoff
The retiring American Ambassador Mr White visits Premier Gaoitrl and the presidents of Rome's Senate and Chamber of Deputies who express friendly feelings for the United States. Margherita hosts a dinner in White's honor while Her Majesty regrets Mrs White cannot attend.
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Rome
Sully Is Reported Holding His Own With Pneumonia
At Daniel Sully's New York home the broker, aged 1, with pneumonia, was said to be holding his own after oxygen was given. Doctors warned the crisis would not come until Saturday and that his condition was serious but improving.
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New York
Daniel Sully
Serlo
Groundless report claims Santiago consul Holaday killed
Santiago Cuba February 28. A United States consular official Ross E. Holaday was reported killed, but the rumor is groundless. Holaday is alive and well, with authorities stating no truth to the sensational United States circulated story.
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Santiago
Cuba
United States
Ross EB. Holaday
Mail Bag Repair Shop Sees Personnel and Method Changes
Post office committee report on October 30, 1905 prompts promotions reductions and removals to implement recommendations. New fireproof quarters near the railroad terminal planned to house the shop with reforms expected to save thousands yearly.
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Post-athee Department
Ina
Ramie Bill Man Objects and Sets Facts Straight
Washington dispatch reports RAMIE bill backers defend the measure as essential to promote a major domestic industry. Eadlier Post cites support from An almost unanimous Senate committee and endorsements from five House Republicans. Advocates claimImporting 135 million dollars worth of high priced ramie goods could be produced at home.
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Congress
Manufactures
Agriculture
Senate
Heyburn
Office of
the Post
House
Rules Committee
Ramie
Washington
House entertains itself during falsetto dinner chaos
The Fifty ninth Congress session last evening featured two hours of singing whistling and storytelling. Representatives Fordnes Sulkerson Hamilton and Fassett caused uproar as John Wesley Gaines faced possible censure and warrants were issued for Fassett Ryan and Driscoll after a dress coded dinner scene.
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Representative Mahon
Pennsylvania
Fordnes
Michigan
Sulkerson
Munsouel
Hamilton
Kentucky
John Wesley Gaines
Col
Pete" Hepburn
Cushman
Washington
Gaines
Lady Cook Returns By Ocean Voyage From New York
Tennesse Claflin Lady Cook, staying with her niece in New York since December, sailed on the White Star Line Oceanie today, after news of her sister Victoria Woodhull Martin. She says she came to urge Roosevelt to discuss a death by one’s own action issue and remains optimistic about her American visit. Southern Railway promotes H OL Hungerford to Charleston division superintendent, succeeding A Gordon Jones who becomes purchasing agent. Jones replaces Col Joseph P Mine tree, deceased recently.
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Washington Post
New York
Lady Cook
Tennesse Claflin
White Star Line
Oceanie
Victoria, Woodhull Martin
America
Catherine ‘Thompson
West 1St Street
Roosevelt
Cook
Lady Cooks
Southern Railway
H OL Hungerford
Gordon Jones
Charleston
Mr. Jones
Joseph P Minétree
Stevens Cuts Forceful Demands From Canal Chief
The Panama Canal story centers on John F. Stevens resigning after a clash with President Roosevelt. Stevens warned the President he would quit if Oliver secured the contract and demanded a share of credit, prompting Roosevelt to replace him with Maj. Goethals and reorganize project leadership to avoid interruption on the Isthmus.
Stevens Not Sailing Panama Chief Engineer Remains
Panama February 28 John F Stevens retiring chief engineer of the Panama Canal did not sail for New York yesterday. He will stay until Maj George W. Goethals arrives to assume control. A petition signed by all the white employees asks Stevens to withdraw his resignation and stay in charge.
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John F Stevens
Panama Canal
New York
George W. Goethals
G. S Engineer Corps
Wiite
Canal
M2 Stevens
Panama Canal Chief Engineer Stevens Not Forced Out
Officials deny reports that Panama Canal chief engineer John F Stevens was forced to resign after a contentious letter to the President. The resignation letter dated January 3 cited dedication to the work and lower pay compared to other fields, with Stevens asserting no coercion and asking for acceptance once a replacement could be found.
Canal policy sparks strains among Taft Root and Oliver feud
Washington dispatch reports grave canal policy clashes among President Taft and Secretaries Root and Taft over the Panama project. Oliver opposed low bids. McArthur- G—Mespin bid favored by insiders. Stevens resigns amid blues. army engineers assume control, taft eyed for supreme court or presidency.
Oliver Gets His Refusal On Panama Bid
William J Oliver the lowest bidder for the Panama Canal contract was formally notified of his bid rejection by the Isthmian Canal Commission. The $200,000 certified check was offered back but Oliver declined to receive it and will consult his attorney and Panama Construction Company associates about next steps. He may seek reimbursement for $40,000 spent in organizing the firm, and a dissolution of the company is possible after talks with J B McDonald. Canal Commissioners confirmed as Senate records, quashing recent appointments for Shonts and Stevens.
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Panama Canal
Utts
Stevens
William J. Olliver
Oliver
Jetter
Senate
White House
Wiliam J Oliver
Isthmian Canal Commission
Rodgers
M. Oliver
J. B McDonald
Panama Construction Company
Washington
Roosevelt
Mina Construction Company
Maryland Bond Goes Lose Freedman Wins Suit Over Back Pay
Andrew Freedman former head of Casualty Company of America won $58,046.22 against the Maryland Casualty Company of Baltimore in a Supreme Court verdict after eight minutes. The case covered back salary and commissions through September 1903. Samuel Untermyer led the defense. a request for a referee to audit further sums was announced.
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New York
Andrew Freedman
The
Casualty Company of America
Richard Croker
Maryland Casualty Company
Baltimore
Justine O'Gorman
Supreme Court
Freedman
Rollins & Rol Hog
Samuel Untermyer
Unteye
Casualty
Stone
Maryland Company
James 9. Stone
Michigan Democrats Push Direct Nominations and Municipal Ownership
At the Michigan Democratic State convention the ticket drafted includes Justice George H Stone for Supreme Court, John R Carr for governor, Wood Bridge N Ferris for Regents, and Henry A Harmon for State Board of Education, with William B Thompson as mayor of Detroit. Delegates endorsed nonpartisan judiciary elections, direct popular nominations for U S Senators and officials, and urged municipal ownership of public utilities where desired.
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Michigan
Factions Stand Firm In Rhode Island Senate Vote
Special to The Washington Post Providence Feb 9 delegates report the second ballot for junior Senator from Rhode Island breaks prior state record. Goddard 41 Colt 38 Wetmore 30 Utter 0 absent registrars. Senate joins House for joint assembly. Gov Hizemy rules joint session valid. Another vote expected tomorrow.
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Providence
Rhode Island
Ambrose Burnside
Goddard
Colt
Wetmore
Utter
Senate
Joint Assembly
Ilegal
Hizemy
Morton Re-elected President of Equitable Life
Paul Morton was re-elected president at the Equitable Life Assurance Society board meeting in New York. W U A I Fay became vice president, George T. Wilson to second vice president, C B Phelps treasurer, and Gerald R Brown comptroller. Offcers were re-elected. 1906 disbursement to policyholders stood at 70 percent, with 30 percent for business, while 1908 expenses rose modestly on higher savings in agents commissions.
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New York
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Morton
Sociery
Japanese Cruisers Leave Yokohama for Jamestown Voyage
Japanese cruisers Tsukuba and Chitose departed Yokohama for Jamestown Virginia with a notable send off from Naval Minister Vice Admiral Saito and senior officers. The Jamestown Exposition docket also includes Mexican ships and a Wisconsin funding clash. Funeral services are set for Percy Rich, 10, at his Clifton Street home after appendicitis.
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Tsukuba
Chitose
Saito
Togo
Ito
Inouye
Miller
Percy Rich
Willam J Rich
Clifton Street
Garfield Hospital
Ress
Bare book brings $2,900 at Merwin Clayton sale
Dwight Church, Brooklyn mill owner, bought the rare first voyage narrative of Samuel Champlain for 2900 at a Manhattan auction. The volume, once in Paris, was auctioned after circulating among collectors. New York experts note Church’s collection is among the finest in Brooklyn.
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New York
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Samuel Cheamplain
America
Des Seuyages
Samuel Champlain
de Brovage
Merwin- Clayton
Manhattan
Paris
Church
Brooklyn
Wilkie Takes Charge of Subtreasury Robbery Probe
Chicago February 8 John E Wilkie chief of the Secret Service assumed control of the investigation into the recent subtreasury robbery. Government officials said no definite crew had been obtained and no arrests were in prospect.
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John E. Wilkie
Secret Service of the
United States
Moseley Blamed In Senate House Conference Dispute
A White House interview raises questions about secretary H A Moseley of the Interstate Commerce Commission who testified on a sixteen hour railway service bill. The conflict pits Senator La Follette against Representative Esch over conference points as rivals question Moseley credentials and authority. The conference backs a version meeting President approved edits, while railway brotherhoods condemn features sacrificed to Moseley’s suggestions. La Follette poised to oppose the conference report.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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la Follette
Esch
Wisconsin
Hsch
Mosely
Tam
Fuller
Railway Brotherhood
Garrison Editor and Writer Wendell P. Garrison Dead
Special to The Washington Pest reports Wendell Phillips Garrison, son of William Lloyd Garrison and longtime editor of the Nation, died at 67 in South Orange New Jersey. He helped found the Nation in 1865 and later served as literary editor of the Evening Post. Survived by a son and daughter. Also notes Brig. Gen. A. B. Pearsall’s death in Leavenworth and a Chicago club request to President Roosevelt regarding Appomattox Day banquet speakers.
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New York
Wendell Phillips Garrison
William Lloyd Garrison
New York Nation
Runyon
South Orange
Harvard
Garrison
Edwin Lawrence Gaskin
Nation
Guiliver
Henry Willerd
Leavenworth
Kans
A. B Pearsall
National Soldiers’ Home
Bright
Wow
Acalamiton Club
Chicago
Root
Taft
Appomattox
Hiscaller
Orson J Munn Dead In Claremont Oldest Mason In U S
Obituary notes the death of Orson D Munn in East Sempster New Hampshire at age 82 after a stroke and a long active life. Mentioned are his office visits and gradual decline, with references to his stature in fraternal Masonry and the broader news items on civil affairs and events in Pennsylvania and Paris.
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Nel
William Welch
New Hampshire
GAA
United States
East Sempster
Welch
Munn
Typhoid on War Ship Mild Battlefleet Report
Special to The Washington Post from New York on February 2 states the battleship Connecticut arrives at Brooklyn Navy Yard with thirty-two typhoid cases among sailors and Marines. Most are not in acute danger though several are under care. the ship will proceed to Guantanamo Bay for target practice after coaling and stores.
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New York
Connecticut
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Guantanamo
William Swift
Cuban
Navy Department
Coghlan
New York Navy Yard
Department
Swift
Coffee or tannin facts from an old medical pamphlet
A medical note argues caffeine is the stimulant behind coffee problems while tannin plays a minor role. It warns caffeine like other drugs harms mind and body, cites coffee intoxication symptoms, and promotes Postum as a boiled beverage free from tannin and caffeine.
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