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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1908

Page

30

Ward to Quit Committee and National GOP Alignments

Fragmentary report notes ward leaders and New York Republicans debating candidacy and party leadership. Mentions Chicago delegation, Millisen Brothers loan, and inquiry into Augusts with Taft potential support for national committee roles.

Roosesale Sime Wades Millisen Brothers A $ Pon Step Corporation Joln Chicago Chey Taft

Sunday Law for Post Office

Senator Penrosa pushes a nationwide bill to bar banking money orders and registered letters at post offices on Sunday. Church groups back the measure, arguing it will curb Sabbath desecration and curb unnecessary Sunday work. Senator Jenne has rallied committee members in support.

Penrosa Senat P Jenne 1 Post Office Committee

Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Reports Money Bill Changes

The Senate Appropriations subcommittee, holding the $11 million legislative appropriation, will report the bill to the full committee this morning and then to the Senate when it convenes. It has removed the clause dealing with incapacitated employees and substituted a price provision similar to that in earlier bills.

Senate

Against Latin and Greek Se ol The Wath ue on Post

Fragmentary OCR text discusses education, language courses, and criticism of Greek and Latin in secondary schools. It hints at exams, classroom tensions, and debate over curriculum, with disjointed phrases about students, teachers, and instructional challenges.

Briggs Objects to Slate in New Jersey Convention Fight

The report outlines Briggs opposing a slate backed by New Jersey political interests and Senator Prizes. He asserts opposition is unlikely to unite rival factions and warns that Essex County politics could influence results.

New Jersey Chicago Arkin Tileys Pardis Tony Tian Hudson Torhanes Repillusin Essex County

Oliver Claims Victory in Contest for National Committeeman

A faction led by Oliver claims victory over Representative Hale in securing a majority of the 24 votes for national committeeman. They say they will elect fourteen of twenty four delegates, contest the Third District, and align with Newell Senders and Holay Toars home groups to oppose Hale in Knox County.

Hate Hala Washington Oliver Tor Ih Y Larn Cve

Chile inaugurates Andean tunnel for transandine railway

The Chilean minister and officials presided over the inaugurations of the Chilean section of the Arica to La Paz railway. Four American engineers attended as the tunnel pierces the Andes summit, planned as the highest rail summit in the world.

Santh Q Andine Htaneel Arica Chile Fapaz Dolivia Andes

Senator-Elect Gary Arrives in Washington to Serve Short Term

United States Senator-elect Frank B Gary of Asheville arrives in Washington to take the seat of the late Latimer and plans to retire from public life when his term ends in 1908. He favors no fixed commitment from his South Carolina delegation to Bryan and says they will vote for the best candidate, with openness to Johnson, Gray, or Harmon if advisable.

United States Frank B Gary Asheville Washington Congress Latimer South Carolina Frank Misa Maria Gary Congress Hall Union Staidan Wyatt W Alken Legrand Walker Georgetown Jonn C Sheppard James Ho Tillman Ben R Tillman NG Gonzales Charlleston Europe Pope Heywood Frank B Gary Partizan Gouzs Tieul Gi Wistoric T. Gary James M Pasan Charleston Teale Petie Peem Gourk Sonth Carolny Abbevil Abbeville Jeffe Davis Reimand Tavis Electan Bryan Willam J Bryan Denver Gov Johnson Minnesota Judge Gray Delaware Juhn Harmon Ohio South Carolinas Ursin H Shriver Oasis Caarlotte NC Shriviere Gar Spething United Sites Cruit Pritchard Stace Gay Tim Hugiton Jodee Ertehird States Supreme Court Inton College Schenectady NL Rennison Jnsenh

State Department Plans Scientific Congress in Chile

With President Roosevelts approval the Department of State seeks to add leading American social scientists to the first Pan American Scientific Congress to be held in Santiago, Chile next December. A 35,600 appropriation would fund twenty five delegates representing the United States as universities and institutions gear up for a ten day program starting December 2.

State Department Chile Roosevelt Department of State United States Santiago Congress Thele Dubie

Impressed by Ganal Work on Isthmus Canal Progress

English observer Governor John Rodger of the Gold Coast returns from a four month tour to the United Slavs Panara and Cuba. He reports rapid canal progress with 3000 cubic yards excavated by February and predicts completion. He notes Mosquito Buses design in Panama and praises industrial education for negroes and Indians observed in the United States.

John Rodger Gold Coast Pogland United Slavs Panara Cuba Bir John Aly Sir Joly West Verh +ly Vanama Ound West Africa United States Sormal Ind Istial Institute Hampton Va

Eulogy for Rev Charles A Smith at Peck Memorial Chapel

Memorial services for the late Rev Charles Alvin Smith were held at Peck Memorial Chapel. Commissioner Macfarland praised his twenty one year Sunday school leadership, steady church involvement, and community impact, noting many members joined the church through his influence and that his work remains his lasting monument. Speakers included Jonn W Foster, Dr diaries O Walcott, Soma E Webster, and Mrs WC Pollock among others.

Charles Alvin Smith Peck Memorial Chapel Twenty Eighth M Streets Macfarland Smiths Wee Jonn Foster Diaries O Walcott Soma E Webster WC Pollock Boa Chester Charles Thaden Finesell Goluter Wevers Moi Gilpin George Johnson

Arcanum Regents Visit Perragut Council of Royal Arcanum

Grand Regent William W Chase leads a formal visit to Perragut Council of the Royal Arcanum with staff, officers from the Navy board, and trustees in attendance. The meeting showcased naval officers on duty and included representations from Farragut and related councils, marking a ceremonial gathering of notable members and dignitaries.

Wito Perragut Council Royal Arcanum William W Chase Farragut Council John C Ittlepage Tallagut Council United States Naty Ani Navy Departments Board of Trustees Harmony Geldsborough James Hemphill Thomas Good Wise Gren Murray Impey Tether Ball John Sdwart Ry Benjamin White John R Gisburne Ant Bell Thomas Caker John TR Ox Flesn jTieme Council Claud F Appeare Joan 1 Wadde

Favours Canteen On Isthmus In Havana Government Move

An officer reports on licenced saloons in the Canal Zone, noting government control aims to curb corruption and ensure drink quality. He cites inflated prices, inferior liquor in bottles, and poor conditions affecting soldiers aboard returning from Colon on the Farina. Capt Charlier Wohcutz and Capt Kurtz referenced.

Syjental Tle Kahonp New Lork Canal Zong Charlier Wohcutz Angmiver Ng West Point Miliary Academy Farina Colon Kurtz Camu

Mission Friends to Meet in Wilmington Presbytery

Fragmentary OCR describes a Mission Friends meeting by the Washington Presbytery at a fourth site with a morning meeting and a 2 PM election of officers. Mrs Jo Frank Ball of Wilmington is named as avidlal president and Mrs Wilber is secretary, with Charles Ro Wetsen of Philadelphia present for a speech on Sabbath.

Mimans Washington Incheat Walker Jo Frank Ball Wilmington Avidlal Wiber Secrety Bau Prestir Res Charles Ro Wetsen

Booker Washington Coming Lecture Planned at AME Church

An elaborate program is arranged for Dr Hooker Westington as he lectures on The Advancement of the American People on Wednesday evening at the African Methodist Episcopal haven on Mo street between Fifteenth and Seventeenth north st in Wedesday meeting he will be met at the Union Station by a reception committee and escorted to the church by the colored High School Involvements include the Ital any Ambassador Barmies Piamires Howard University president Dr Wholkield and Dr Reyburn have adopted invitations to attend the lecture.

Cormunnte Yiil Hooker Westington Wis Ital Barmies Piamires Wop T Wholkield Howard Undersit Robert Reyburn

Ships for Naval Militia Urges Congress to Fund Modern Vessels

Commander Gimuel W Stratton of the District of Columbia naval militia urges Congress to appropriate funds for modern ships for the naval militia. He argues for cooperation with the Navy Department and regular officers to gain unique experience aboard battleships. Stratton notes Assistant Secretary Newberry has ordered militia participation in the coming money era of auxiliary craft under Commander Marsh if they choose.

Gimuel W Stratton Districc of Columbia Naval Militia Apinton Congress Navy Department Regular Navy Navy Marine Stratton Newber Marsh

Reception to Dr Hexamer by Washington German Societies

The Ladies German Societies of Washington host a reception next Wednesday May 11 at CJ Street Northwest in honor of Dr Hexamer of Philadelphia president of the German American Alliance. The event marks a multistate network with over 1.5 million Germans in the country and will be attended by several Congress members including Representatives Bartholdt, Barchfeld, Rahn, Redenberg, Kuehn, and Kuestermann.

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Pay For Troop Transport Over Railroads

The article notes debates over paying for National Guard troop transport by bond aided and land grant railroads. Some railroads refused to carry militiamen at the old 60 percent tariff rate. States plan to issue transportation requests, with final settlements to be charged to militia appropriations.

National Guard War Department Railraada

Taft Travels to New York and Yale Visit

Secretary of War Taft departed yesterday for New York to stay with his brother HW Taft and planned a Yale Corporation meeting in New Haven Connecticut. He would address the Hampton Society for the Education of the Negro and the Indian at Plymouth Church in Brooklyn tonight and speak to the Friendly Sons of St Patrick at the Bt Patrick a day banquet in Newark on Tuesday night.

Taft New York HW Taft New Haven Yale Corporation Plymouth Church Brooklyn Hampton Society St Patrick Bt Patrick Newark

Metropolitan and National Figures Gather at Hotels

A long list of arrivals from diverse states and nations fills hotel registers including Baltimore, New York, and St James with notable names such as James Belknap, Mrs. Belknap, and many ingoing guests from Birmingham to Cincinnati. The crowd includes professionals, officials, and a mix of married couples, with no single event detailed beyond the attendance.

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