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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
3
Fragmented report describes Dr von Teuthers party suffering exposure and famine with two deaths. wounded and ill members evacuated to hospital. A wild Native rifle incident is noted as causing panic at the camp and food distribution issues during the expedition near Canal operations.
Judge Bethea warned that many criminal prosecutions may be dismissed if the government cannot present cases promptly. He noted a backlog of about a hundred cases, including Chicago and Santa Fe Railway rebates and furniture trade restraint charges. The solicitor general asked the Supreme Court to advance key cases to prevent widespread dismissals and keep court calendars moving.
A motion to revoke an order and keep the yard open to visitors was discussed by a Philadelphia committee. Delegates representing various groups urged a memorial noting reasons and urged consideration of open access while tensions and local legislation were weighed.
Chicago March 2 The Illinois Central stockholders meeting opened at noon but was adjourned two hours later until tomorrow due to the proxy committee’s incomplete report Judge Hall earlier refused to issue an injunction restraining the voting of 281 23 shares of Union Punch stock and an appeal is expected in several months Harriman absent his daughter to be married in New York tomorrow William Nelson represented his sister in law at the gathering Lurking rumors about Astor and Vanderbilt presence were denied Lake City Utah May 2 Defendants reply to Sherman law allegations about the Hamadan system will be filed within thirty days and bonds in equity remain preserved as proceedings proceed
Official notes list militia mobilization and duty changes as soldiers like Rost Lirut Osos usk Pwelfth Cavalry and Mangum from Eighth Cav are reassigned for state needs. Several officers including Gast, Rhoades, and Maj Hugh J Cilagher are noted for duties and resignations, with absence allowances granted for four nights.
Orders to naval officers and movement of vessels and personnel across ports including Mare Island Boston and Norfolk. Readouts mention the Lunt family and various officers assigned to special duty, with transfers to Washington DC and marine detachments. Names such as Teut, Gartnet, and Thompson appear in service context.
In Walhamsport the Citizens ticket led by Wardle conquered the Progrerane faction. The vote results show HC Ardinge and William W Reed among the victorious commissioners, with Byren serving as pastor, as the town moves forward under new local leadership.
President James McLea of the Pennsylvania Railroad states new federal and state laws drive financial distress. Lower passenger fares cut revenues, while higher operating costs and New York tunnel extension charges press earnings. the 1944 completion of the tunnel project looms as key future impact.
The board submits the annual report for 1907 showing gross earnings of rail operations at 4,814,925.64 with expenses and taxes totaling significant sums. Expenditures include construction and equipment for tunnels and yards, with dividends set at seven percent and a large portion directed to extraordinary funds. The piece discusses wage reductions, labor unrest, and calls for federal mediation to prevent strikes while noting public sentiment and political implications for railroad management.
Government monthly statement shows total receipts of $48,424,999 and a deficit of $8,405,118 for the month. Customs revenue $22,470,951, internal revenue receipts $15,490,416, and miscellaneous items up about $1,000. Expenditures rise across civil, miscellaneous, war, pensions, and public works, with overall spending up sharply versus the prior year.
Statement from Norfolk and Western Railway general manager office says wage cuts or layoffs likely not settled until mid March or later. Circular sent to labor union chairs shows little official response, only acknowledgments of receipt of the proposition.
Bulletin 142 reports white flour offers higher available protein energy than any other single ration. Washburn Crosby’s Gold Medal Flour is cited as the best white flour. For sale by grocers.
Interstate Commerce Commission ruled to enforce hours of service limits for railroad telegraphers. About forty railroads challenged the decision, claiming tighter rules would raise operating costs and disrupt station service. the commission will consider exceptions and future petitions after hearings.
Representatives of the orders and grand lodges of railroad labor met in New York with President Shepherd of the Order Railroad Conductors and local officers to coordinate action. The delegates said they would appear before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington to assure the commission of railroad brotherhood cooperation in enforcing the nine hour law for railroad telegraphers and other railroad workers.
President Merc of the United Rail Road Mens Organization stated that the United Bailead Wens Organization has opened headquarters to direct campaign against Gov Hughes in the upper state. Morcy said local lodge officers will confer in the city with Grand Chief Stem of the Locomotive Engineers and Grand Chief Morrisey of the Trainmen and other railroad leaders on the campaign strategy.
Stone in wage controversy. Wood Stone, grand chief of the Order of Locomotive Engineers, reports Southern Railway engineers have handed the dispute to officials. Stone met in Chicago for a meeting on wage reductions and the application of house of service rules, with tram operatives to attend. He plans to return to Washington by Friday or Saturday. The Pont is the paper reaching the people with full pocketbooks.
In a post office matter the concern involves promotions while facing pay issues and possible stock evaluation. The court may review the case to determine the mechanism for paying employees and the potential return of funds or property.
Postmaster announces promotions and appointments across stations due to death of Capt Charlies E Har tung superintendent of Station P. List includes transfers and raises for supervisors clerks and foremen with new pay scales and effective dates, noting casualties and reorganizations within tax title and mail divisions.
Maller and Duckett sue Harvard Laundry and its president Lor Tyndall in district court seeking nullification of a 34901 stock purchase amid claims of misrepresentation. Plaintiff asserts the president stated the business was highly profitable and that the plaintiff was a member.
EO Roller sues in District Supreme Court seeking injunction against further prosecution of a tax sale case on lots and 1 equale 168 near northeast Washington. He claims title acquired in 1859 and objects to tax sale regularity due to recorder delays and missing records. Defense argues land abandonment and long tax payments, asserting injustice if removed on technicalities. Also: Louis J. Pfeffer to appeal his Pallet Court conviction for making a handbook on races in District Court of Appeals today.
Libelous OCR fragments describe a Miss Fowler suing the railway for 5000 dollars in a Supreme Court action over alleged permanent injuries from a June crossing accident. Names and details are garbled, but case involves Washington Paters and Lester Cuogidry against Siv, with the incident on a street crossing and mentions speed and head injury.
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