De Graw Nominated Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
President Roosevelt nominated Peter Voorhees De Graw of this city for the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General. De Graw, a famed telegraph operator and longtime Washington manager for the United Press, rose from early New Jersey telegraphy work to national prominence. The nomination to the Senate follows Cortelyou’s backing and highlights De Graw’s career in journalism, exposition work, and government service.
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Appointments to the Bench Scrutiny in Executive Session
In executive session yesterday Senators urged greater care in selecting federal judges. Senator Bailey noted the President is not a lawyer and questioned weighing legal knowledge. He cited Dayton of West Virginia, confirmed for the Northern District, while critics argued against filling judiciary posts from defeated Congress members.
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Iowa Senator Obdurate on Consular Nomination Dobson
Senator Allison blocks Senate confirmation of George L. Dobson appointed consul at Nottingham England. Inquiries previously raised about deposing Frank W. Mahin Clinton editor led to Mahin’s relocation. Allison and Dawson press for a different posting for Mahin while awaiting Dobson’s fate with Doliver’s support.
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Delegation From Richmond Invites President to Address Y M C A
A Virginia capital visit invite leads to plans for the President to address the Richmond Young Men’s Christian Association when he can visit Richmond. The delegation includes W. B. Duke and Rev F T McPadden among others. timing to be confirmed. The session elsewhere covers American Institute at Paris bill and Senate actions including ministerial confirmations and fraternal lodge officer appointments.
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Martin
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F. ‘T. McPadden
Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Strength to Heart
Fragmentary testimonial from a patient named Ellsworth praising Dr Miles Heart Cure. The readable text describes improved heart strength, reduced fainting, and general recovery after taking several bottles, with rhetoric about refunds. The source text is damaged and ends abruptly.
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Ellsworth
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Senate Debates Santo Domingo Treaty Amid Adjournment Pressures
Senators argue over action on the Santo Domingo treaty as a pending adjournment looms. The President resists withdrawing the pact while Republicans push plans to delay, probe Dominican debt, and seek information from the State Department amid party-line clashes.
Hay to take a rest on sea voyage not visiting Europe
Secretary of State Hay plans a short departure from Washington for rest and recreation not in an official capacity. He will begin a long sea cruise around Newpages toast and Rope, likely leaving in May for health reasons after bronchial trouble this winter. Adee will run the department in his absence until the return of Poo min.
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Europe
ROW OVER FAIR AWARDS AND CONGRESS PROBE
A dispute between the national commission and Louisiana Purchase Exposition authorities risks a Congressional investigation into St. Louis Fair premiums and medals. About 35,000 awards have been issued but not delivered, with officials saying approvals must come from the commission before any awards are legal. Senator Carter notes charges of fraud and bribery among jurors and hints of corruption. If awards are submitted before July 1, an inquiry will likely occur. otherwise no legal awards can be made. Postmasters appointed include New York Harry W. French and others in Pennsylvania Vermont and beyond.
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Congress
St. Louis Fair
St. Louis
Thomas H. Carter
Montana
Carter
Cured by Cuticura ends child's eczema torment
Mrs I B Jones of Addington Indiana reports her two year struggle with eczema in her child. After trying many remedies she used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent following directions. One box of Ointment and two bottles of Resolvent with the Soap led to a permanent cure and she hopes others may benefit.
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Complete Treatment for Chronic Hezeina
Fragmented OCR notes describe a treatment titled complete treatment consisting of ferenefied ointment and pill. The text mentions Jeremy aches crusts and acten the aene with Cnticns, indicating clinical steps or remedies. The source is unclear but outlines a two part treatment.
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Foraker Unopposed in Ohio Choice of the State
A Cincinnati Times-Star report proclaims JamesForaker as Ohio’s choice amid GOP contest. headlines and dispatches reflect taft family influence and speculation on Taft’s 1908 ambitions and Supreme Court prospects. The piece notes Taft may not seek the presidential nomination and hints at a possible Ohio delegation role for him.
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Delegates Favor Captain Andrews in Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Race
The Pennsylvania governor race begins with Capt. W. R. Andrews securing delegates from Crawford County and Erie. A longtime state committee secretary, he works with Senator Penrose in Washington and was trusted by Senator Quay. Andrews is touted as a strong gubernatorial contender among Republicans.
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Crawford
Erie
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Attack on His Father’s Will by Daniel Cleary
Daniel Cleary through attorney D W O Donoghue filed a caveat in probate court against his father John Cleary deceased will dated March 1 1904 alleging it is not the last will and testament that at execution the deceased was not of sound mind was obtained by undue influence and executed under compulsion and threats with alleged fraud misrepresentation and artifice by James Cleary or others while restrained in confinement.
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D. W. O'Donoghue
John Cleary
James Cleary
Vandalism at the Capitol Slashes Historic Inauguration Table
A March 4 ceremony after President Roosevelt took the oath saw a guest slice a half inch thick sliver from the historic walnut table used for inaugurations since John Quincy Adams. An investigation yielded no arrest, with rumors pointing to a foreign diplomat. The table was repaired and remains on display at the Capitol.
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Capitol
John Quincy Addams
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Harrison
Wakte House
Edward Clark
John Quincy Adams
Two Estates to Widows in Probate Actions
Baldwin S Moore left his estate to widow Orra G Moore with her as executrix and a trust for children. James Welsh named widow Alice M Welsh as beneficiary and executrix. Louis E Johnson's estate named children and daughter in law Minnie Johnson as beneficiaries with Louis Jr and Alan May Johnson as executors. The deceased was son of Heverdy Johnson. Woman's Press Association news notes a meeting at Mrs M E Schneider’s home.
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Orra G. Moore
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Louis Johnson
Alan May Johnson
Heverdy Johnson
Auto Company Wins Suit In Gas Explosion Case
Justice Barnard directed the jury to find for the defendant in a $10,000 damages suit by William Grenfell against the Washington Electric Vehicle Transportation Company. Grenfell alleged injuries from an explosion of gasoline outside the defendant’s establishment, caused by boys who carried it there and ignited it with a candle in a St Patrick's Day playhouse. The case reflects a complex docket amid church notices and unrelated parish events mentioned in the same column.
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William Grenfell
Wilam Grenfell
Washingtoon Electric Vehicle Transportation ‘Company
Renfell
The Value of Charcoal for Health and Beauty
A promotional piece touts charcoal as a safe purifier and purgative that cleanses the stomach and intestines, improves breath and complexion, whitens teeth, and serves as a natural cathartic. It endorses Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges, claimed to be superior and affordable at 25 cents a box, with physician endorsement from Buffalo.
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