Taft Seen as Potential Supreme Court Pick in Roosevelt Era
A detailed account of possible cabinet reshuffles centering on Secretary Taft and Justice Brown, with Secretary Root and Attorney General Moody in agreement with the President. It explores Taft’s potential succession, the impact on the War and State Departments, and possible shifts of duties including canal administration and the Panama Canal, while weighing implications for railroad rate legislation and interstate commerce power.
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War Department
Warren
Wyoming
Nbinston
T Danter
Philippines
Panama Canal
Insular
State Department
Panama
Anil
Engineer Corps
Army
Canal Commission
Justice Brown
Taft
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Cinge
Rout
Tattle
Acc
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme Bench
Washington
Justica Brown
Catal Commission
Apriaa
Observance of Purim Feast by Washington Jews
Purim week began at sundown with orthodox observances lasting eight days. The Magilla reading lasted one hour as ministers explained the festival’s meaning. No synagogue services until the last day when regular meetings resume. The celebration centers on Esther Mordecai and Haman’s downfall, with gifts exchanged and a Purim ball planned for charity. Dr Laula Schreiber of Jackson, Tenn, spoke at the Eighth Street Temple yesterday morning.
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Ahasuerus
Washington
Haman
Esther
Mordecai Hea
Mordecai
Laula Schreiber
Jackson, Tonn
Eighth Street Temple
Esterday
Grim telegram joke from War Department recalled
A morning telegram humorously recalls an undelivered message to George Smith at Mount Vernon. The War Department operator copied a misspelled address, creating unintended amusement as the telegram was returned as undelivered. Brown Cabinet members to attend Donner dinner referenced in a note about President Roosevelt and a Hamilton Club event.
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Heston
War Department
Ube
Hoston Mase
George
Smith
Mount Vernon
Brown
Althoigh Prsident
Roosverelt
Amiton Club
Chieu
Hoy Weed
Mynon -Evretary
Ios
Government powder plant urged to end Du Pont monopoly
R S Waddell of Peoria testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee that the United States relies on a single trust for smokeless powder. He said powder costs 30 to 35 cents to make yet sells to the Navy at 70 to 79 cents, lasts only about thirty minutes on warships, and patents were acquired from naval officers for 75 dollars. He urged the government to establish its own plant to end the monopoly and reduce prices.
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R. S. Waddell
Senate
United States
United States Navy
Robert Waddell
Peoria
Senate Appropriations Committee
Powder Trust
Newport
Trust
Waddell
Mc Waddell
du Pont Trust
Laflin & Rand, International
California
Army
Navy
War Departments
du Pont
House Leaders Indignant Over Senate Statehood Action
House leaders condemn the Senate and plan to move nonconcurrence in the Statehood bill. Rep Hamilton will press the House to adopt a substitute concurring with Senate amendments, renewing the fight over two states for Oklahoma and Indian Territory.
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House
Senate
Hamilton
Committee On
Babcock
Friends of
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Arizona
South
Cannon at White House discusses statehood with President
Speaker Cannon and several lawmakers met the President amid ongoing territorial talks at the White House. The Statehood bill remained in dispute as Hamilton and others reported the House would not yield on the Foraker amendment.
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Cannon
House
Hamilton
House Committee On Territories
Rex , Lage
Long
Daly
White House
Foraker
Thanks From Arizona Sees Senators Open to Statehood Vote
The Business Men and Miners' Association of Wickenburg thanks forty two Senators of Independence for voting for the Fokker and Burrows amendments and saving Arizona from political destruction. Enthusiasm in Tucson follows news of joint Statehood with whistles, firecrackers, and parades led by Major Manning as bands, shots, and cheers fill the streets.
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wWilexenburg
Ariz
Washington Post
Business Men and Miners’ Association of
The
Business Men's and Miners’ Association
Tuscon
Tucson
Ma3jor Manning
President Names Kracke to Port Naval Officer Post
Frederick J H Kracke was appointed naval officer at the port of New York to replace Robert H Sharkey who had held the post for eight years. Sharkey was not reappointed after an investigation by the Civil Service Commission. Kracke, an assistant commissioner of agriculture of New York and Brooklyn Republican assembly tender, was endorsed by the Brooklyn congressional delegation and Senator Pratt. Nevada Stranahan was reappointed collector and JS Clarkson surveyor, with Gen James P B Kerwin named pension agent. Edward O Jordan and JEH Haubert were nominated for collector of internal revenue Brooklyn and U S marshal for the Eastern District of New York. These names expected to go to the Senate tomorrow.
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Frederick J H Kracke
New Yyork
Robert H Sharkey
Sharkey
CWI Service Commission
Kracke
Agriculture
New York
Republican Assembly
Brooklyn
Congress
Pratt
Nevada N Stranahan
JS Clarkson
James PB. Kerwin
Edward O. Jordan
Jeh Haubert
United States
Senate
Public Education Faces Senate Panel Over Supervision Costs
Mrs. M. Gitterman of the Public Education Association testified before the House District Committee on school supervision costs. Supt Stuart praised the Commissioners' bill while challenging figures. hearings aim for a general summing up by Stuart. Proposals by Foster Babcock Pratt differ on number of supervisors and total salaries, ranging from about 6510 to 97 260 dollars.
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Public Education Association
House Committee
M. Gitterman
House District Committee
Representative Morrell
Supt Stuart
Stuart
Mag Gitterman
Beers Honored by Firemen in Piano Contest Appeal
Mildred Wallach thanks unknown friends for help in securing a prize in The Post piano contest while battling a medical rehab. Poem urges readers to vote and send Post coupons to Capt. Beers of Truck D, praising firemen who face danger daily and inviting small contributions to aid the effort.
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Capt. Beers
Company D
Mildred Wallace
Mildred Wallach
Thirteenth Street
Northwes
Beers
Help for famine relief aids Washington donors to Red Cross
A list of numerous contributors to the American National Red Cross Society relief for the Japanese famine was released in Washington. The donations range from small to large amounts totaling many dollars, with names such as Torbet, Grace Davis Lee, Elizabeth Coudert, Miss Ho Srippen, Senator Scott, and Dr Charles R Shepard among the supporters.
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Washington
American National Red Cross Society
Japan
Torbet
Margaret Henna
Grace Davis Lee
W OW
Finley
Elizabeth Coudert
A. R Cowles
Woodward & Lothrop
George 1
Bradley
Capl
A B Hungner
Virginia M Wilson
Miss Ho
EB Srippen
Crank McCnesney
Mla Ky
N Warder
G M. Voncure
Francia M Hitech
Cnah
James McMillan
BJ Kibbey
E A Harmon
J A Thommon
Senator Scott
Senator Crane
Ming I Darsheimer
Laura B. Bell
Yo GQ Mecher
Richardson Lover
A M Leupp
P C Norrin
Rev C H Butler
Mary Ho Tolten
Jom H Dyred
HA Root
George L Morrow
Jesse C Brooke
J C W
Josaph Stewart
F Morrison
Eurapeth C Moret
Mary
Maddam
Wa P Young
Mrs H
Nell
Eulzabeth
Copetin
Mea
Pan American Congress May See Limited Representation
Speculation runs high on Rio Janeiro pan American congress personnel with only about three quarters of Latin American nations expected to attend. Venezuela may skip over U S interference concerns, Colombia remains at odds over Panama, while Panama plans participation. Haiti and Dominican Republic undecided though Dominicans show interest. United States Mexico Cuba Ecuador Bolivia Brazil Argentina Uruguay Paraguay expected to send delegates.
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South America
Venezuela
Castro
South Americ
Colombia
United States
Panama
Republic of Panama
Pert
Haiti
Santo Domi Althoweh
Couneh
Stranee
United Fates
Mexico
Cuba
Ecuador
Bolivia
Brasil
Argentine
Uruguay
Para
Ebay
Employers Liability Bill Favored by House Committees
The House Judiciary committees yesterday reported favorable on an employers liability bill applying to railroads as common carriers. It would make railroads liable for damages from death or injury to employees due to negligence of officers agents or employees or defects in cars engines appliances machinery track roadbed ways or works. Currently in most states an employee cannot recover for injuries caused by the negligence of fellow servants.
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Yheaterday
Praise for Peru-Wa from Old Folks at GME
An editor’s note collects patient letters praising Peru-Wa from readers in Maryland Cincinnati and Woodburn venue. They report dramatic health recoveries after using Peru-Wa and thank the product’s promoters for guidance and relief.
Nebraska Doctor Henry Greene Seeks State Insane Asylum Lead
Dr James L Greene, superintendent of Nebraska State Lunatic Asylum, travels to Washington amid unsettled conditions at Lincoln hospital. Strongly backed by Nebraska congressional delegation and reportedly discussed with Secretary Hitchcock and the President, Greene is named as a possible successor to Dr William A White as superintendent.
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William A. White
Government Insane Asylum
James L. Greene
Daylum
Nebraska
Dr Greene
Washington
Bt Elizabeth
Greene
Congress
Senator Burkett
Roosevelt
Burkett
Hitchcock
Hughes Refuses to Appear Before Election Committee
Charles J. Hughes, who led the New York insurance investigation, declined to testify before the House Committee on Election of President, Vice President, and Representatives, saying he cannot add more light beyond the insurance hearings. Senator Tillman sought to prove national banks' contributions to campaign funds, but the hearing lacked a proper forum and ran past 19 o'clock Tuesday.
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Charles J. Hughes
New York
House Committee On
Congress
Hughes
Representative Gaines
West Virginia
Ifa
Tillman
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Railroads face coal and oil probe with funding doubt
Intersta te Commerce Commission announces an immediate investigation into coal and oil transportation by railroads to uncover possible violations of the carriers law. The agency rejects waiting for congressional funding, open to $100 000 if Gillespie or Townsend resolutions pass, while Senator Titman and Gillespie push the inquiry. Gillespie says the President may slow results via his message to Congress. He argues for full truth and enforcement, noting possible obstructions by guilty parties.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Gillespie
Townsend
Titman
Aged Woman Minnie Tucke Dies Preparing to Retire
Mrs Minnie Tucke, 1021 Second Street Northeast, collapsed and died last night while preparing to retire. Coroner Nevitt notified. death likely heart failure. Mayer Bros. & Co announces Monday opening display at 799 Market, highlighting millinery and women’s wear with fashionable, affordable novelties and week-long souvenir prices.
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Minnie Tucke
Second Street
Nevitt
Tuche
Mayer Bros. & Co
Mayer Bros & Co
Washington
Weather Conditions and Forecasts From March 10
A detailed weather summary reports a Canadian low over the St Lawrence and cold waves across the middle and northern Rockies, with snow in the Missouri Valley and rain in the Lower Mississippi Valley. It notes colder temperatures in the middle Mississippi Valley and Texas, NW winds along Atlantic shores, and storm warnings on the California coast. Temperature readings and city figures are listed with various humidity and sunshine notes. Also included are fourth class postmaster appointments for Maine, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina.
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Weather Bureau
Washington
St. Lawrence
New England
Lower Lakes
Ohio Valley
Middle Plateau
Rocky Mountains
Montana
Wyoming
Colorego
Nebraska
Kansas
Rocky Mountain
Mimouri Valley
North Dakota
Missouri Valley
Millesipp
Ohio
Susaippi
Lake
Mississippi Valley
Tennessee
Missiaupii
Majntan
Etinshine
Ratte
Inmate George Merrin Injured in Street Car Crash
George L. Merrin of the Soldiers' Home was struck by a Capital Traction street car shortly after a hospital release. He suffered a fractured skull and was returned to the Emergency Hospital where doctors fear his recovery may be doubtful. Martin, allegedly thrown ten feet by the tram, staggered to his feet before collapsing unconscious. An ambulance transported him to the hospital.
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George L. Merrin
Capital Traction Company
Seventh
Pennsylvania Avenue
Martin
FIGHTING FOR A FORTUNE Cope Whitehouse Claims Desert Title
Cope Whitehouse claims title to the Rafyan and Muellah deserts against Egypt, valuing the tract near 40 million. He asserts discovery rights and plans to flood a desert reservoir to create arable land via a subterranean passage to the Nile. Papers indicating filing are being sent to Washington for review by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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Cope Whitehouse
State Department
Nile
Subcommittee On Foreign Relations
Benator Lodge
Whitehouse
Desorts
Carlo
Bates Canal Report Ordered to Be Printed
Senate Interoceanic Canals committee votes to print Bates history views after objections as they hear further testimony. Tomorrow Bates will return at 2 oclock with Parsons and Noble to follow. Freight conditions in the Canal Zone improve with 770 tons freight pending to Atlantic and Pacific points.
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Bates Canal
Linden W. Bates
New York
Board of Consulting Engineers
Senate Committee On Interoceanic Canals
Bates
Tallaferra
Knox
Hopkins
Morgan
William Barclay Parsons
Alfred W. Noble
Iathmlan Canal Commission
Stevens
Atlantic
Pab Clic
George Washington University Dinner On Campus Prospects
George Washington officials arrange a Wednesday New Willard dinner with president, trustees, and alumni to discuss the university’s working prospects. Speakers J J Jusnerand the French ambassador and Andrew C White are promised, with Macfarland Wayne MacVeigh and President Needham as hosts.
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George Washington
New Willard
George Washington University
J. J Jusnerand
Andrew C. White
Berlin
Macfarland Wayne MacVeigh
Needham
Negress Robs Employer In Larceny Case
Mrs Frank Alamecco reports a 19 year old Black woman Hertha Richardson employed by Mrs Chambers last month disappeared after three days with a jacket and other wearing apparel. Richardson admitted taking the articles and was arrested yesterday by Detectives Burlingame and Weedon and sent to the House of Detention to await trial tomorrow morning.
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Frank Alamecco
Hertha Richardson
Burlingame and
Weedon
Richardson
Mra Chambers
House of Detention
Ferguson fires back at canal charges at White House
Former island locomotive engineer Ferguson spoke at the White House yesterday, denying administration faults in canal affairs. Chairman Shonts dismissed Ferguson for inefficiency and warned he might seek revenge for the dismissal.
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Ferguson
Isla'nd
White House
Shonts
Reward for Fugitive Hull With Indictment
Circulars issued by Major Sylver, Washington police superintendent, offer a reward for Joseph A Hull the forger and embezzler. A Bertillon description and criminal record were issued. Hull was seen in the city March 6 and has been arrested in many other cities. He is wanted on an indictment here.
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Joseph A Hull
Maj Sylver
Washington
Hull
United States
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