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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
37
A political charge article reports outrage over compensation for Southern church and lumber damages from Federal troops. Senators debate whether claimants should be paid only the material value of destroyed edifices as litigation or settlement moves proceed.
An old advertisement for Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablet claims digestive disorders cause fatigue and listless energy. It pitches a restorative route with claims of stimulants and tonics, urging readers to seek a sample pack from Stuart Co at 2180 Stuart Pl, Marshall, Michigan, and to buy tablets at drug stores nationwide.
Washington Frederick Monsen presented remarkable pictures of the Navajos Hopis and Apaches in the Belasco series on the Indians of the Southwest. He described canyon del Muerto dwellings high in cliffs goats digging to reach water and horses digging deep for thirst while recounting desert scenes and ancient Pueblo dwellings.
Paris dispatch of Andra Tardieu reports Roosevelt denouncing plutocracy and socialism, defending his fight against abuses by the powerful. He says the United States will back up its stance with strength, including a fleet voyage to Europe via Suez, to signal resolve and deter aggressors.
Caracas reports the recall of Dr Restrepo shows Venezuela and Colombia cannot renew diplomacy as President Castro refuses open ports and entry channels. Colombia offered to cede territories from the Queen of Spain arbitration for a fair commerce treaty, but the proposal may be withdrawn as talks stall.
Sirtal Cable reports Sir Nicholas Rolenek O Conor, British ambassador to Turkey, dies in Constantinople. Born Ireland July 4, 182, entered diplomatic service in 1866, served at Berlin, The Hague, Madrid, Rio Janeiro, Paris, and Peking, minister 189 to 1890, ambassador at St Petersburgh 18 to 1899.
New York Attorney General Jackson is not likely to appear before the county grand jury after it questioned ex-deputy Frank White about receiving fees from receiverships. White testified Jackson asked for half of fees. White’s overall fees reportedly about 10 000. The grand jury forwarded the substance of White’s testimony and asked if Jackson would testify, but he declined.
Robert Tipper resigns as president of the menan National Hink Wednsday citing concern that his bank association could harm chamber interests. He states his chamber role is not tied to the bank, has received hundreds of sympathetic letters, and plans no immediate new moves.
A riot near the American Steel and Wire Company plant on Independence Road in the southern outskirts of Cleveland left one man dead and several others seriously hurt. Men surged at the gates as word spread that more workers would be hired. A scuffle broke out, stones and whips were used, one man fired a revolver, and police clubbed rioters as four participants were found unconscious.
Representatives of major steel makers in the United States gathered at United States Steel Corporation offices in New York to discuss trade conditions. Attended by HE H Gary and W E Corey, plus leaders from Jones & Laughlin, Bethlehem, Inland, and others, the conference concluded with Judge Gary declaring there would be no price changes for steel.
Valdosta Georgia March 19 Chief of Police Dampier received a telegram from Van Amberg Shows at White Springs Florida stating two elephants had escaped and were bound for Valdosta where the circus wintered. Later reports say farmers nine miles from Genoa Florida surrounded the elephants with guns and fired when the animals charged. Trainers from the circus rush to regain control.
Horace Havemeyer, executor of Henry O Havemeyer’s estate, met with New York tax commissioners and secured a reduction of the personal property assessment from 1000 to 99000 on the estate. He testified the value in this city was no more than 5000, and the executors were willing to pay on 5000. affidavits supported the claim. commissioners then corrected the assessment.
The Navy Department seeks summer combined drills among naval militia groups across New Jersey Pennsylvania and nearby states. Assistant Secretary Newberry has urged officers to coordinate, with maneuvers planned in Gardiners Bay for northern states and Chesapeake Bay for southern states and DC.
The battleship New Hampshire under Captain Cameron Mech Winslow was placed in commission at League Island Navy Yard today with ceremonies. It will move to the New York Shipbuilding Company in Camden NJ for turret work and is expected to be ready for sea in about a month.
A federal grand jury returned a manslaughter indictment against Alexander Dackson a carpenter aboard the United States collier Abarenda tied to the February killing of Chief Officer Welchert at San Juan Puerto Rico. Other arrests are expected as several crew members are believed implicated.
Army orders detail several officers and enlisted men granted leaves of absence for varying durations and assignments to procure evidence, inspect equipment, or proceed to specified locations. Officers include Maj John Wicard, Capt Oemun Latrobe, and First Lieut John C French, with others to Concord Mars Pittsburghe and Ogvensburg Can for duties and inspections.
Orders list officers commissioned and assigned in the navy Marine Corps including A L Kor N R Usher WW Buchanan and others with dates from 1907 to 1997 plus movements of ships like Mayflower Standish and Newark details, stationing at Guantanamo and Annapolis with port orders and supply cargo notes. Also notes public adverts urging near Stafford Pharmacy to place want ads for publication.
New York reporter questions Andrew Carnegie on a possible large salary for Roosevelt to work in education after his term. Carnegie evasive, noting the President has other plans, mentions a National Institute, and discusses Lodge sighting without confirming any formal proposal.
A testimonial proclaims Dr Miles Heart Cure relieves heart pains palpitations and tremors by strengthening heart nerves and muscles. Mary Chahl er of Sullivan Missouri credits the medicine after several doctors failed noting breath difficulty rapid heartbeat and left side pain improved with the first bottles, money back if not benefited.
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