Peter V. De Graw Nominated Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
President Roosevelt named Peter Voorhees De Graw of this city for the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General post, a wide role over free delivery and fourth-class offices. The nomination follows his long career with the press and postal service, noting Cortelyou’s support and De Graw’s prime Washington contacts.
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Appointments to the Bench Face Scrutiny in Session
Executive session addressed the need for greater care in federal judiciary selections. Senator Bailey noted the president is not a lawyer, urging careful weighing of legal qualifications by suitably qualified individuals. The Dayton appointment drew praise and criticism, with concerns over rewarding defeated congressmen and dangers of partisanship.
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Iowa Senator Blocks Dobson Consular Nomination
Senator Allison withholds confirmation in the Senate Commerce Committee over objections to George L. Dobson appointment as consul at Nottingham England. Inquiries arose about replacing Frank W. Mahin, ex Clinton editor, with no decision yet final. Doliver supports the delay as other arrangements for Mahin are sought.
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Delegation from Richmond invited to address Virginia President
A Virginia capital visit is planned as a Richmond Y M C A delegation led by W B Duke met the President and invited him to address the Richmond association during an anticipated Richmond trip. The President pledged to speak but gave no definite date.
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Dr Miles Heart Cure Claim From Old Ad Read
An aged testimonial extols Dr Miles Heart Cure claiming it strengthens heart nerves and muscles, relieves fainting spells and other heart troubles after three bottles. The fragment mentions a user named Ellsworth and notes a money-back guarantee.
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Senate Deadlock Over Santo Domingo Treaty Deepens
The Senate debates adjournment this week as Republicans press for action on the Santo Domingo debt and treaty. Aiming to avoid inaction, Cullom proposes a commission study while Newlands seeks state department information, with factional lines hardening and no consensus in sight.
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Hay to take rest on sea voyage not visiting capitals
Secretary of State Hay plans a short leave from Washington for rest and recreation not in an official capacity. He will depart soon for a long sea cruise starting on the Newpages toast, likely extending to Rope, with health and bronchial trouble cited. Adee will lead the State Department in his absence and sail for Europe on May 8.
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ROW OVER FAIR AWARDS AND CONGRESS INVESTIGATION
The dispute between the national commission and Louisiana Purchase Exposition officials risks a congressional inquiry into St Louis Fair premiums and medals. About 35 000 awards were issued but none delivered. jurors face bribery charges and the commission may block awards without its approval before its July 1 expiry. Senator Carter notes charges against jurors and the commission’s duty to approve awards before they can be legally announced. Postmasters appointed in New York and Vermont.
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St. Louis
Thomas H. Carter
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Carter
Cured by Cuticura for Eczema in Child
Mrs I B Jones of Addington Indiana reports her two year battle with eczema in her child ended after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. She applied the soap with a muslin cloth followed by the ointment and resolvent daily, noting a permanent cure after one box of ointment and two bottles of resolvent.
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Addington
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Complete Treatment for Chronic Hezeina Aches and Crusts
A historical note describes a complete treatment using ferenefied ointment and pill as the first step for a chronic condition termed hezeina. The text details symptoms of Jeremy aches, crusting, and affected areas, with reference to a medicinal regimen involving unidentifiable preparations.
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Foraker Unopposed in Ohio Choice of the State
The Cincinnati Times-Star notes Foraker as Ohio's choice with a bold headline claiming the state favors him. It suggests Secretary Taft, editor and likely Supreme Court aspirant, is not backing a 1908 presidential bid and may avoid challenging Foraker for the Ohio delegation.
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Delegates for Andrews in Pennsylvania gubernatorial race
The Pennsylvania governor campaign opens with Capt W R Andrews, longtime state committee secretary and Penrose associate, already gaining delegate support. Crawford and Erie counties elected delegates for him, signaling growing prominence in the GOP bid amid ties to Senator Quay and Grand Army veterans.
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Erie
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Attack on Father's Will Sparks Probate Caveat
Daniel Cleary, acting through D W O Donoghue, filed in probate court a caveat to his father John Cleary's will dated March 1 1904. He alleges the will is not the deceased's last will, that at execution the decedent was not of sound mind, and that it was obtained by undue influence and threats while confined and restrained. Fraud and misrepresentation are also alleged.
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United States
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James Cleary
Vandalism at Capitol Dents Historic Presidential Table
At the inauguration of President Roosevelt on March 4 a guest slimed a knife into the walnut table used for presidential oaths. The cut piece was replaced by an expert cabinet maker and the stand is now nearly as good as when John Quincy Adams spoke. An investigation yielded no disclosed culprit.
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Capitol
John Quincy Addams
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Harrison
Wakte House
Edward Clark
John Quincy Adams
Widows Inherit Two Estates In 1902 1904 Wills
Probate filings reveal Baldwin S. Moore’s estate left to widow Mrs. Orra G. Moore with executrix duties and trust for children, while James Welsh’s will names widow Mrs. Alice M. Welsh as beneficiary and executrix. Louis E. Johnson’s 1893 will with 1901 codicil designates children and daughter-in-law Minnie Johnson as beneficiaries with Louis Johnson 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 on Friday evening in March.
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Louis Johnson
Alan May Johnson
Heverdy Johnson
Auto Company Wins Suit and St Patrick Services Noted
Justice Barnard directed a verdict for the defendant in the Grenfell versus Washingtoon Electric Vehicle Transportation Company case over 10000 damages from a gasoline explosion linked to a playhouse accident. Separately St Patrick’s Day plans at St Patrick’s Church were announced with Rev J Hinch as pastor and a full liturgical program.
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William Grenfell
Wilam Grenfell
Washingtoon Electric Vehicle Transportation ‘Company
Renfell
The Value of Charcoal in Health and Beauty
A Buffalo physician touts charcoal lozenges as a safe remedy absorbing stomach gases and impurities. The ad extols improved health, clearer complexion, fresher breath, and purer blood from daily use. Stuart’s Charcoal Lozenges cost 25 cents a box and are praised as superior to ordinary patent medicines.
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