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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
13
A plan to acquire about 1000 acres to extend Rock Creek Reservation gains support. A committee is introduced to choose a site south of the avenue for government buildings, with near 500000 dollars allocated to the park purchase.
Reading of district measures shows bills favorably reported for park extension at Fock Creek, site-selection commission for government buildings, and sale of jet 4 property auction by the Interior secretary. The text details park boundary changes, street plans, and funding requests, with committees and lawmakers named and various departmental authorizations noted.
District action shifts as lawmakers advance bills including a measure to create a new corporate framework. A protest letter from Walter Thra... prompts debate on street safety and track alignment near Madison Street, with emphasis on residents’ safety and alternate routes.
A conference in New York between Civic Federation leader Seth Law and AFL officials including Samuel Gompers debated amending a trust law to exclude labor unions from its provisions. Gompers said progress was made and more talks would occur, aiming to ensure unions can perform their duties legally. He also noted a prior discussion with Roosevelt on the issue.
Indiana representatives Crumpacker Cox and Adair push bills to cut congressional mileage allowances from 2 cents to 1 or 2 cents, or eliminate them. They argue lawmakers are already paid salaries and mileage costs total about 270000 dollars annually.
President's yacht Mayflower ran aground in dense fog on Thimble Shoals near Oval Point Comfort while on a voyage from Washington to Norfolk Navy Yard. Tugboats and colliers attempted to haul her off. a large sleep hawser was sent from Norfolk to withstand strain. The vessel's bows rose about two feet, and Lt. Carl T Vogelgesang commands the ship en route to Vicksburg to pick up Mrs Roosevelt before sailing to New Orleans and Guantanamo for target practice.
A Navy Board of Surveyors led by Captain Thomas McClain recommended a 10000 dollar appropriation to upgrade government battleships and cruisers at League Island. The review team, aided by engineers and naval ordnance staff, cited the Adams, Dixie, Brook, Columbia, and Idaho yard work as a priority to install newer main arms and batteries.
The submarine Viper, with conning tower sealed, embarks from Annapolis for a Chesapeake Bay trial to assess habitability. She sails with the tender Hist and a crew of fourteen officers and men. In a recent Newark to Annapolis run the sub covered 400 miles. Paymaster Leutze, son of Admiral Leutze of the Wishingham navy, is assigned as pay officer on the boat slip at New Hampshire.
A dense list of Army order changes relocates officers to New York City Brooklyn and Chicago for guard duty and medical postings. Includes transfers to coast artillery and Cuban pacification duties, surgeon appointments, and leaves. Movements of naval vessels Fortune Mayflower and others noted along with insurance bills passing in Columbus Ohio.
In a near unanimous 182 to 3 vote, the House approved $403,000 for damages to Roman Catholic Church property in the Philippines by U.S. troops, after hours of debate over title and the independent Catholic Church led by Archbishop Gregorio Aglipay. The measure, urged by Rep Cooper, faced opposition from Rep Jones who warned about ownership and potential misuse of funds.
A collection of kitchen instructions for fricasseed chickens with a pork addition, a goose roast with a sage stuffing, and side dishes. Also covers carrot preparation, Hungarian stew, apple salad, several desserts and a stuffed fish recipe, plus fruit and nut candy and custard dumplings. Includes steps, ingredients, and cooking times for each dish.
In Brussels the fight over Leopold II's Congo annexation treaty intensifies as deputies debate ratification. Supporters cite a potential majority, while opposition and reformists condemn prize concessions and loss of Belgian sovereignty. Critics oppose the American land grants and resource rights, calling them unacceptable. The clash signals a partisan battle to block or push through the treaty amid revenue concerns.
Specialists examining Nicholas Tschaikovsky in St Peter and St Paul fortress warn he faces a complete nervous and physical breakdown if the current confinement continues. He is described as neurasthenic with a weak heart insomnia and lung damage from influenza. Mme Tschsikovsky hopes the report speeds his trial.
Inspector Benjamin Kullman of Washington Gaslight Company says a white man collected money from Mrs Mary J Kane at 2% Indiana Avenue by posing as a gas company collector. The latest report marks the fifth fraud case in two weeks, all in the city’s southwest.
Hearings before Justice O Gorman over a receiver’s attachments on Charles W Morse of the National Bank of North America. Morse argues the attach ments should be vacated. Morse claims health and travel, while counsel for the receiver seeks to keep the attachments. Morse says the restraints hinder opening bank accounts and paying bills, with a postal money order situation cited.
Banana Snow uses six ripe bananas lemon juice egg whites whipped to cream with sugar and walnuts. Cheese Pudding soaks bread with cheese and egg milk then bakes brown. Pimento Salad blends red peppers celery cream cheese and garlic with French dressing on lettuce. Apple Pudding layers browned toast crumbs with apple sauce and cinnamon and bakes. Fried Apples cooks tart slices with water butter and sugar. Peanut Wafers mix brown sugar butter egg milk soda salt and peanuts then bake. Mock Buck dresses round steak with bread apples butter onions marjoram salt and pepper and bakes basted like a duck.
A collage of antique kitchen notes outlines Speed Ball as a popular fountain drink and details oyster and beef dishes. Instructions cover prep steps, simmering, seasonings, and serving suggestions for twelve, with varied vegetables and sauces, including fried green peppers and pork cutlets with gravy.
Chicago March 6 Mrs. Violet McReynolds won a divorce from George McReynolds a board of trade operator later sentenced to Joliet prison for writing bogus receipts related to grain warehouses. She testified he gave 1000 over four months for household expenses and pursued a violet farm as her husband kept her in ignorance of his business affairs. The divorce is grounded on his convict status and their long court battle.
A man in the Twenty seventh Infantry attempted to throw himself from a train near Portage Wisconsin while en route to join Keller at Fort Sler idan. He was later arrested and recaptured two hours later, with details unclear from the fragment.
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