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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
40
Amid heated exchanges Senators Foraker and Warren debate restoring soldier rights and re enlistment. The House majority report and committee actions loom as President Taft’s policy faces contest, with testimony and political maneuvering shaping an early bill afoot.
The piece discusses Republican strategy to placate black voters in northern and southern states, noting the impact of the negro vote on Taft’s campaign and potential defection risks. It covers proposed bills by Senator Foraker on reinstating un discharged soldiers, restoring rights, and reimbursing pay, alongside Democratic and Republican hesitations and political maneuvering surrounding reenlistment.
A District National Guard drill and inspection opened at the Center Market Armory with the Second Regiment battalion under Lt Col William LoHarves and Maj Padman of the Thiteenth United States Cavalry. Guardsmen and spectators filled the armory as companies were marched in heavy line, equipped for long marches, with officers reviewing quarters, packs, and papers. The inspection continues nightly except weekends, with Lt Col Brett and adjutant general overseeing and praising the showing. the Second Battalion First Regiment will be inspected tonight.
Carlton Moss, a clerk, reported being robbed of $2 by two negro men and a white man in broad daylight on N street near his home. Moss described the assailants and said the trio demanded money and valuables while threatening him, then fled with his two dollars as passersby approached.
Mrs Roosevelt, patroness of the Union, brings greetings from the organization as British delegates open the session. Delegates attend a luncheon at Rauschers and officers participate in a reception marking the day’s events.
Premier of Angola Gen Francais Joubert recounts brutal acts by Portuguese soldiers and plantation masters in Congo. He describes slaves torn from mothers, children sold, and a slave beaten to near death, with witnesses forced to refrain.
George E Hamilton is elected president of Capital Traction Company succeeding the late George T Dunlop. Charles F Card becomes second vice president and general manager, continuing in his longtime role. Hirt acted as president. Hamilton will practice law while directing company policy with the board.
Mrs Rhitworth leads a discussion on improving life for working class children with a strong call for juvenile institutes. Notable speakers include Rev Alvert Cxais DD and young women assistants. Mrs Roosevelt expected to attend the morning session amid delegate reports and toasts by Mrs Ho Hersey of Denver and others.
A memorial meeting for veteran journalist editor Noyes with a 4 PM Wednesday gathering at a local building to arrange services in his honor follows his death in California last month. A committee of Rudolph, Harper, McLean, Bone and others met to plan a community event at a local theater on a forthcoming Sunday afternoon.
An health focused ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for fatigue and tired nerves, claiming it purifies blood and renews vigor. A customer testimonial from Gertrude Hammond of Alexandria supports its benefits and notes price options including liquid and tablets.
Gen Burt running mate James W Poe announces support for Senator Foraker's nomination if Burt Patterson delegates win. He pledges to campaign among state delegates to secure the nomination and ensuing election, asserting colored voters backs and urging unity to defeat Foraker. Patterson and Poe cite Burt Foraker alignment and loyalty of district color voters.
Anacostia Citizens Association protested alleged nuisances at two Hilldale parks, blaming Washington Negro visitors for disorder. They plan a petition to the District Commissioners and seek meetings with Representative Adam Bede. The group urged policing, street improvements, and a police presence on the Warment Street line to curb nightly misconduct.
Late reports from yesterday's primaries show Georges I Crawford supporters winning 263 of 489 delegates to the state convention, with Crawford anticipated to succeed Senator Kittredge. Stalwarts dispute, predicting Kittredge will win the June 1 primary and be re-elected.
President Roosevelt at a White House conference urged speedy House action on a $1600 bill to pay for damage repairs after the California Development Company dam break and Salton Sea formation. Attending were James R Garfield Interior Secretary Charles Walcott and L C Corwin among others. The government lacked funds and authority to begin repairs when the Salton Sea formed.
Sam Blythe reports from the Isthmus Panama Canal zone with a cheerful social focus. He recalls a baseball crowd's enthusiasm, slams Uncle Sam's Hotel prices, and notes social pecking based on pay. The piece celebrates Panama and Panamaniacs as an interesting, staying-on-place community. The essay appears in The Saturday Evening Post.
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