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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1910
Page
11
Interior Department proceedings proceed before Commissioner McGee with Glavis to testify today in a long running fight over federal proclamations. The narrative centers on the claimants led by Jones and the government response as hearings begin in Washington.
A fragmented clipping reports Harmon urging a licensing reform tied to lobbying as New York Missouri and other states debate amending statutes. The piece references a wedding day tragedy at age 75 and notes the funeral attended by friends and relatives at a local church.
A rough, OCR rough-cut summary outlines opposition to a postal bank bill, arguing it would drain money from banks and hinder private enterprise while favoring government control. The debate includes mentions of legislative figures and potential effects on finance and industry.
Witness Charles Hohe of New York, president of the American Meat Packers Association, testified before the Senate food price committee that the roughly 20 member packers including Armour Swift Nelson Morris & Co and Cudahy never discussed prices at annual meetings. He said members were competitors and only meat inspection and related matters were talked about. George McCarthy testified costs rose and several packers abandoned interstate business due to federal inspection. Prosecutor Garven plans to seek exdition for a Swift or Morrie associate as part of indictments in the beef trust case.
Secretary Nagel argues federal power to organize interstate commerce related corporations is clear and necessary for foreign trade. He contends states cannot curb national authority, urging bold federal action to promote foreign trade and national banks, while noting interstate activity will eventually touch local commerce. The debate highlights constitutional limits and practical effects for national governance.
A San Francisco paper reports a case of kidney stone with blood in urine and a proposed operation. It notes Dr McDutten’s trial of Fulton’s Renal Compound, claimed to reduce inflammation and uric acid, leading to pain relief within weeks. A letter from a medical lecturer is cited supporting the remedy’s potential.
Supreme Court debates constitutionality of the tariff act corporate tax as firms Home Life Insurance and Coney Island and Brooklyn Railroad seek to pay no tax. Arguments from Stella Fint lawyer Maxwell Everts and J B Foraker challenge tax as interference with states and as property taking without compensation. Solicitor General defends tax as business levy measured by activity, not net income. A Virginia West Virginia debt dispute report awards Virginia a $18 574 1 34 win with costs totaling 40 274 86, court to rule in 29 days.
New York reports Commander Robert E Peary has shortened his Southern lecture itinerary after Georgia Governor Gav Brown failed to introduce him and a crowd reaction. The Civic Forum in New London cancels remaining dates to avoid perceived disrespect toward Peary. London officials announce a May 2 luncheon and May 4 Royal Geographical Society medal ceremony planned in his honor.
Munich reports a feud in which Argentine Consul Geiger and four others died when an auto struck a tree logged across the road. Police suspect a peasant sought vengeance for a child killed by a machine and to pressure authorities for stricter driving rules. The suspect has not yet been arrested.
Manila May 17 Military inquiry into Lieut Clarezes Mi Janney death reveals a champagne cooler given by Mrs. Janney to Edent Robert F Ames sparked an argument at a Rouge of Amen rest dinner. Janney accused his wife of lying, later left, returned with a revolver and killed himself in the presence of guests. Army circles note Maj Gen Carter ordered further testimony as a court martial contemplated.
Justice W. C. Howard declares attempts to reorganize G. P. in state. Hum bugger y AHds investigation could be supplanted by 50 cent worth of whiteyash. Sense, not lawn, needed.
A reporter recounts a New York speech by WO How Taft praising reformer Mayor William Gaynor's aggressive cleansing of Albany. The piece rails at Allds and Conger investigations as costly whitewash, urging honesty over further laws, and denounces party maneuvering to reshape the Republican State committee.
Boston protests to President Taft as Canada may retaliate if the Payne Aldrich act max rates go into effect in April. State Department officials doubt any settlement, while Ottawa caucus backs retaliation. Protest cites interference with Canada New England trade and higher living costs. Negotiations with France continue toward settlement.
Berlin reports a heated Reichstag scene over the emperor's prerogative and Von Oldenburg's demand for action. Von Oldenburg clashes with Muller Meiningen Hausmann and others, prompting insults, calls for order, and a dramatic adjournment amid turmoil.
In Albany on March 17 the senate bribery inquiry heard Conger recount a May 1901 letter to Allds amid accusations of a $41000 bribery hold up on bridge firms. He claimed the note showed friendly relations while acknowledging Allds would act as paid. Ink experts challenged the claim, saying the $6600 poodle fund stub had been doctored. The hearing adjourned until Tuesday for closure.
Arthur C Moses, vice president of the Washington Playgrounds Association, argues for expanded public grounds within the District of Columbia. He notes roughly 3,100 square feet across three parks are currently available and calls for increased space with supervision, backed by local and federal funding split. He stresses playgrounds as vital as schools and urges legislators to fund and maintain them.
Mrs McGavin, wife of Congressman Charles McGavin, says she will not live with him again. The divorce case, filed in Chicago, saw a judge grant leave to dismiss the divorce bill after negotiations. Despite the action, friends say domestic tensions persisted, aided by Edward Talty, the brother who hurried from Washington after the filing.
In St Petersburg the Duma faced a chaotic scene as Viednish Puriyukevich accused a girl student from St Petersburg University council. The council challenged Puriyukevich to a duel, and M Khomyakom resigned the Duma presidency after refusing to stay in office despite imperial pressures.
In Managua on March 17 Gen Estrada rebukes President Madriz by presenting a new plan. Both men would name a Nicaraguana and the U S would appoint a provisional president to call an immediate election. Estrada and Madriz would withdraw their candidacies and Estrada would retain the coast until after the vote. Madriz to respond to the negative.
An OCR dense list details numerous individuals and couples with surnames, marriages, and residences across cities including Raleigh Chicago New York Philadelphia Baltimore Cleveland Athens Danville Athens and more. Many entries present names with spouses and homes, indicating a wide social notice or directory-like aggregation.
Shepherd, mayor of St John Kansas, died of heart disease while driving. He and his wife were in the auto when it ran uncontrollably for several minutes before being stopped by bystanders.
Acting Secretary announces that the ships North Dakota and Delaware will be placed in commission early April. Delaware, built at Newport News, will be commanded by Capt. Charles A. Gove and commissioned April 4 at Norfolk. North Dakota, under Capt. Richard T. Mulligan, will be commissioned at Boston Yard around April 6.
Army orders list officers from the medical corps and related units with dates for reporting, examinations, and promotions. It includes first lieutenants Frederick 1 Bparrenberger Arthur G C Cheath Ray Wolven and others, detailing reporting dates and posting locations such as the Presidio of San Francisco and Fort Stevens Oregon, with subsequent assignments to Fort McPherson Georgia and St Augustine Florida.
Orders detail Capt CE Forty returning home and entering duty at Naval War College Newport, JH Oliver ordered to duty, Hawige BoC Needham assigned for duty travel, Surg Po Romer to home, and various vessel movements. Arrivals include Arathuna at San Juan and Mayflower from Washington to Hampton, Balboa and Scorpion to Alexandria, with scuttled phrasing throughout.
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