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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1908

Page

7

Ward to Quit Committee in New York Delegation

The text reports on Ward and Wilkin contesting candidacy for New York party roles, noting Ward’s quitting push and a push toward Chicago. It mentions national committee appointments, Milton Millisen Brothers, and delegates to Chicago with Taft and Hughes in context.

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

Sunday Law for Post Office

Senator Penrosa pushes a controversial bill to curb banking and money orders at post offices on Sundays. Church groups across states support the measure, arguing it will curb Sabbath desecration and reduce unnecessary Sunday work. Senator Jenne then rallied Post Office Committee members to back the proposal.

Penrosa Senat P Jenne 1 Post Office Committee

Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Advances Money Bill Provisions

The Subcommittees of the Senate Committee on Appropriations will report the money bill this morning. It carries an appropriation in hand for Lea works and, after removing the clause tied to incapacitated employees, substitutes a price related provision similar to that in earlier bills. The full committee is expected to act when the Senate convenes today.

Senate

Students confront sweeping anti Greek and Latin language push

A distorted manuscript recounts a school debate on removing Greek and Latin from secondary curricula. It notes opposition by students and parents, and mentions protests and calls to preserve classic language study amid broader curricular reform.

Briggs Objects To Slate In New Jersey Political Row

The article reports Briggs opposing a slate tied to Senator Prizes and policy wars in New Jersey. He doubts broad party support, questions leaders, and warns of interference in Essex County politics while noting the state convention backing and regional opposition dynamics.

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

Oliver Claims Victory for National Committeeman Support

Oliver and allies claim victory in the party contest, asserting they won a majority of the twenty four votes and will elect fourteen delegates. They aim to oppose Hale in Knox County and contrast with the state convention, predicting success for their slate in upcoming delegations.

Hate Hala Washington Finn Oliver Tor Ih Y Larn Hale Knox

Chile Inaugurates Andean Tunnel Across Andes

The Chilean government opened a railway tunnel from Arica to La Paz Dolivia today. Four American engineers attended the inauguration. The line will cross the Andes summit, becoming the highest railway pass in the world.

Santh Q Andine Htaneel Arica Chile Fapaz Dolivia Andes

Senator Frank B Gary arrives to serve short term

United States Senator-elect Frank B Gary of Asheville arrives in Washington to take his seat for less than a year. He plans to retire on March 4 1908 and return to his law practice, accompanied by his niece Maria Gary. Gary presided over James Ho Tillman's murder trial and is noted as a lawyer of judicial bent with a family background in Abbeville South Carolina.

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 Dept Plans Scientific Congress in Chile

With President Roosevelt approving, the Department of State aims to add leading U S social scientists to the Pan American Scientific Congress in Santiago Chile next December. A 35 600 appropriation would fund twenty five delegates and broad university participation to discuss American social problems and continental cooperation over 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 canal progress and education

British observer Sir John Rodger, governor of the Gold Coast, just back from a four month tour through Pan-America and Cuba, lauds the Isthmus canal progress with February’s 3,000,070 cubic yards excavated and predicts canal completion. He notes engineering, sanitation, and Mosquito Bus designs, and expresses interest in industrial education for negroes and Indians, citing the Hampton, Virginia institute.

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 delivered a eulogy praising his long service to the Sunday school and church, noting his universal role as substitute and adviser, and his lasting impact on the community and the faith. Numerous speakers paid tribute to his devotion and leadership, including John W Foster, Dr O Walcott, and Mrs Pollock, among others.

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Arcanum Regents Visit Perragut Council in Daytime Session

Grand Regent William W Chase leads official visit to Perragut Council of the Royal Arcanum. Farragut Council hosts with John C Titlepage welcoming grand officers. Navy department officers and trustees feature among attendees.

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 East Grand John Reatieing Sdwart Ry Fynon Benjamin White John R Gisburne Ant Bell Thomas Caker John TR Ox Flesn jTieme Council Claud F Appeare Joan 1 Wadde

Favors Canteen on Isthmus and Canal Zone Liquor Issues

Report discusses government control of licensed saloons on the Isthmus, distress over Chinese-run drink quality, and workers at the Canal Zone canteen. Captain Wohcutz returns from leave to West Point Military Academy duty amid concerns about liquor standards and pricing.

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Mission Friends Meeting at Fourth Presbyterian Cheek

The Washington Presbyters foreign mission group plans a meeting at the fourth Presbyterian church, with a morning session at seven and an afternoon election of officers at two. Mrs Jo Frank Ball of Wilmington presides. Mrs Wiber serves as secretary. Charles Ro Wetsen of Philadelphia to speak.

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

Booker Washington Coming Lecture at African Methodist Haven

An elaborate program invites the public to welcome Dr Hooker Westington WIs who will lecture on The Advancement of the American People Wednesday evening at the African Methodist Episcopal Haven on Mo street between Fifteenth and Sixteenth. He will be escorted from the Lnan Station by a reception committee. The Ital Italian Ambassador and Howard University officials plan to attend.

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

Ships for Naval Militia Commander Stratton calls for navy aid

Commander Gimuel W Stratton of the District of Columbia naval militia urges Congress to fund modern ships for the naval militia. He proposes joint efforts with the Navy Department and regular officers to gain practical experience aboard battle ships. He notes orders from Assistant Secretary Newberry allowing militia participation in future naval craft funding if they wish to join.

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

Reception to Dr Hexamer by German Societies of Washington

The Lmied German Societies of Washington plan a reception next Wednesday May 11 at CJ Street NW to honor Dr Hexamer of Philadelphia president of the Malignal German American nnance and ofonigation. His branches cover forty states with over 1,500,000 Germans in the nation. Several Congress members will attend including Bartholdt of Missouri Barchfeld of Pennsylvania Rahn of California Redenberg of Knole and Kuestermann of Wisconsin.

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Payment Plan for National Guard Troop Transport

The War Department seeks funding for troop movement by railroads aided by land grants. Railroads in several states have refused to carry militiamen at the old 60 percent tariff rate. State authorities will issue transportation requests and await final settlement by railroads to be charged to the militia appropriation.

National Guard War Department Railraada

Taft Travels to New York and Yale Meeting

Secretary of War Taft departed for New York to stay with his brother HW Taft and then proceed to New Haven Connecticut for a Yale Corporation meeting. He will speak at Plymouth Church Brooklyn to the Hampton Society and address the St Patrick’s Day banquet in Newark.

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Metropolitan residents listed at national hotel event

A compiled roll from National and St James hotels shows attendees from numerous states and cities including New York Buffalo Cleveland St James Charlotte Raleigh Boston Denver Louisville and Seattle. Notable names tied to Metropolitan and New Willard properties appear alongside national figures across hotels Shoreham and Shoreham wards.

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