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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1908

Page

27

Japanese Ambassador Addresses Trenton Chamber Dinner

In Trenton on March 23 Japanese Ambassador Baron Takahira and Secretary Taft spoke to the Chamber of Commerce amid a Statehouse reception and banquet. Taft urged franchise fairness for corporations serving public interest while Takahira discussed trade, Japan Korea policy, and Pacific relations, noting Japan’s push in steamship lines and its role in Korea and Formosa under Chinese lease arrangements. Governor Fort and Senate President Hillery presided as crowds packed the assembly chamber and statehouse events.

Trenton N. J Taft and Baron Takahira United States Chamber of Commerce Takahira Guy. Fert Statehouse Masel ‘Temple Prank 5 Katzanbach, Jr Baron Talshla Washington Ambassaday Japan Tokyo Ehen America D&c Ho Baron J. Hampton Moore Philadelphia Taft Flo New Jersey Baron Takhira Europe Korea Tdaotung Formosa China Gov. Fort

Newspaper Plant Blown Up in Rock Island

A dynamite blast damaged the Rock Island Daily News press and building this morning. The paper, founded three years ago by John Looney, faces multiple indictments for conspiracies and criminal libel though no verdicts have yet been delivered. the case is slated for trial.

Saldons Rock Island Til News John Looney Looney

Tax Officer Delinquent in Richmond Borough

New York March 23 Nicholas J Muller a prominent Democratic leader of Richmond and long time Star Island landowner is named the heaviest delinquent taxpayer in Richmond. Mayor McClellan reports Muller 70 faced city sale for unpaid taxes. His 1837 salary is noted.

New York Nicholas J Richmond Star Island

Duchess Dog Exhumed Reveals Pet Coffin Buried on Zimmerman Property

In Cincinnati on March 23, workers unearthed a costly silver coffin containing the bones of a Duchess of Manchester’s dog, buried in girlhood days beneath an old apple tree on Eugene Zimmerman’s former grounds. The site, now part of the Holy Name Church landscape, also yielded jewelry and trinkets from other pets interred there long ago.

Cincinnati Ohio Duchess of Manchester Appelous Eugene Zimmerman Mt Augurn Iit ‘Vias Miss Zimmerman

Veto Power in States Grants to Governors After Discussion

A historical survey details how veto authority evolved in U.S. states from early fear of executive power to widespread acceptance. It notes Massachusetts 1789 as rare, Rhode Island and North Carolina keeping veto in legislature, and counts 1789 to 1950 expansions across Georgia Pennsylvania Connecticut New Jersey and others with varied passage rules and adjournment effects.

Boston Globe Rhode Island General Assembly Rhode Island North Carolina Massachusetts Constitutional Convention New York Great Britain Georgia Pennsylvania Connecticut New Jersey Eixteen Delaware Maryland Nebraska Vermont Ohio Virginia Hille Ten States

Mineral Deposits Shape Population in Mining Towns

Harper's Magazine notes mining wealth drives town growth in Butte Montana and Nevada's boom towns. It cites Butte with copper underpinning city life, Virginia City’s population fall after booms, and Nevada’s mining belts shaping state identity.

Harper's Migrate Butte Mont Nevada Congress Virginia City America Mi Klang Waterbury Con Rivera Ae Plateau Tatera Netural Inatura

China eyes welcoming American fleet as it sails to world tour

Reports from Peking describe Chinese officials inviting the American fleet to stop at Shanghai and offering a hearty reception for officers and sailors. New Zealand and Tasmania reportedly extending similar invitations. Meanwhile the Nebraska and Wisconsin may join the worldwide voyage with Admiral Evans, and Tokyo presses a warm welcome as Melbourne confirms an Australian stop on the fleet’s return to the Atlantic.

China Peking Ranking Sal Legation Imade Shanghai Nanking Navy New Zealand Tasmania Pacific Admiral Evans Nebraska Reginald F. Nicholson Sande Wisconsin Henry Morrell

Hotel Guests Listed by City in Society Notes

A long list of names and initials, organized by city such as Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond and more. It records Mr. and Mrs. and various singles staying at hotels like Ebbitt St James National Willard New Willard and Metropolitan with many named individuals and spouses.

Dave McDaniel John W. Kyle J- J. Rooney W. J. Hale BB. Bevani St. James George H. Jenkins J. Haines Thomas Fiynn Havilach Hlm. Hart G. G. Toxortam Reinert Hy Saylor Arthur Rankip W. R. Denning Sam Yoder A.R. Tyavia National Herman McCarthy Don A. Baty John Viets G. Ormetice Tidden G.D. Waixel Bila Hisen Mr. Leon H. L. Buchanan A. E. Pearson Fr. Bryan E. J. Bernwite BR. Walther F. J. Breslin Ly. Titman J. Keane D. Laaby J. H- Q'Connor Geedner Donald MacDonald WB. Wise W. C. Burke Norman Findlay Raiclyn Philadelphia A. N M. McBurney L. P. Bentley Ren Willard A. H. Cannon John Wellingbire Rigge William J. Granin Fs McGhon Isabelle Cronin Helen Cronin Gertrude Croni Richmond S. J. Halloway Shoreham W. E. Cook W. C. Saunders Metropolitan Som. Staton W. C. Schuick Raleigh Jaliformal San Francisco Ken Willard Re Carrick J. J. Daly San James Arthur Marz Lee Aard Lauson Stockton Ral Colorado Mrs Harry Jackson Durango Raloleh Connecticut Macon Halsigh Sois-Mis James T. Menetee Ravinia Teotse Cdohybe Kynaston Naw Willard Dire W. J. Draper Dubuane Jol H. Morrell Ottumwa New Willard Kentucky Charles A. Lutz Louisrire Tenleigh Lousianae D. Ivey New Orleans Amuel ‘Wel J .W. Hitech Charles Tyrenne Martin Behrman Wright J. W. Proster New Orléans New Willard D. D. Calroch Nod Ian New Orlbank Arlington Maryland J. Fred Fechtigg Hagerstown Na- Malan Annapolie Bpingfield Witerd Be Emery Winsiester Befiel and Wits

Names list fragment from city directories and notices

A jumble of personal names and place mentions appears to be a fragment from a city directory or notices. It lists individuals and towns such as Duluth Syracuse Eugene Olven Elmira Mount Arlintgon and Chicago area references, suggesting a broad multi city roster or mailing list. The text reads as scattered names with occasional countries and states included, no clear event or action.

Johnson Dentes Charges Against Predatory Interests

Governor John A. Johnson of Minnesota rejects Charles Edward Russell’s charges in Everybody’s Magazine alleging he has no intention to oppose entrenched privileges. Johnson calls the article mistaken, asserting he has no sympathy with predatory interests and has long spoken against trusts and associated evils.

Washington Post Minneapolis Minn John A. Johnson Minnesota Charles Edward Russell Russell Everybody's Magazine Johnson

Johnson brothers’ outlaw tale ends in deputy shooting

Samuel Johnson one of four Johnson brothers and alleged cattle thiefs was shot and killed by deputy sheriffs near Talihua Leflore County after a standoff. Buck Dutch and Grant Johnson surrendered but Sam broke through and fired at deputies who returned fire. Grant later escaped during the night.

Muskogee Okla Marc Samuel Johnson Johnson Talihua Leflore Noble Hille Pushmatiha Lefiore Klamichi Mountains Buck Dutch Grant Johnson Sam Del

North Capitol and Eckington Citizens Meet on Fire Safety

The North Capitol and Eckington Citizens Association met at St Martin's Hall to push fire facilities in public and private schools in the area. They seek a new truck company for better shelter at the Orphan Asylum and Catholic School for Girls and will ask the city to investigate school exit routes and storm vestibules.

North Capitol Eckington Willan. G. Henderson Committee On Railways Blam Keating Avenue North Capitol Street Lincoln Road F Street New York Avenue Quincy Place Todd Place V Street T Streat Blau Emery School Henderson G. H. Parks Frank Z. Linton David B. Grady J. Richard Young

Kentucky Murderer Captured Near Trenton Georgia

A Kentucky murderer was spotted and captured at Trenton Georgia after evading authorities. He waited in the station waiting room for a train, with a lookout for his wife and accomplice.

Trenton Cnearal

Railroads Bear Up Through 1907 Panic Analysis

Commissioner Lane reports mixed effects from the October panic on railroads. Nationally, operating revenues show modest gains in late 1907 with freight and passenger traffic rising in the second half of the year. eastern systems saw more pronounced declines while southern lines improved. Overall 1907 net income edged higher than 1906, and prospects for a quicker revival grow brighter as freight volumes rebound and car surplus declines.

Lane Railroada of America Interstate Commerce Commission Henry C. Adams New York New Haven Hartford New York Central Baltimore Ota Pennsylvania Pittsburg Louisville and Nashville Rock Island Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe Chicago Milwaukee St. Pauls Northwestern Southern Pacific Great Northern Northern Pacific Pacific Coast Rocky Mountains Rock “Island St. Pans Atlantic Seaboard Fortford Louisville Nashville American Railway Association Orthber Thi

Rubber Tax Strangles Natives in German-Run Africa

A British and American report describe how state taxes on rubber production bind natives to yearlong labor. In Yam Bata the test shows five workers labored four hours each to gather 1.5 kilograms, but actual yield fell short of the promised amount. Compensation included a machete and minor rations, while the state fixed rubber values and prices, profiting from exchange.

James A. Smith Yambata Tha ‘Chet Memminger Dodds Coe Secteur Chef de Secteur Leopold Smirth Q Badis Whitt Rymex Fei Jias Rom King Leg

Tortured officer dies in Chinese capital during torture probe

A telegraph service officer named Chong, charged with disclosing state secrets to a foreign legation, died in Peking while being examined under torture. The incident occurred in Shanghai on March 22, involving state security matters and official investigation.

Shanghai Mar Chong Peking

For Children Who Dislike Meat Cardette

A brief note on children who dislike meat. Mothers find it difficult to encourage their youngsters to eat meat.

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Relief

An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer swamps root as a great kidney liver and bladder remedy. It warns of prevalent kidney disease urges early treatment and claims cures and health benefits. Offers a free sample bottle and booklet via mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton New York and notes Washington Post reprint.

Imen Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Washington Daily Post

Army Promotions and Assignments In Beja Artillery

Army orders announce promotions and assignments across Beja artillery and adjacent corps. Ed Gard i Brows becomes colonel of Fifth Field Artillery. David J. Rumbaugh advances to colonel of First Field Artillery. William Lassiver to major in Third Field Artillery. Col Brown to Philippine Division. Others include Maj Usman W. Kennan to leave of absence. Lt Charles J. Nelan to oversee Madison Barracks construction. Lt Fleming L. Poinsester retires as first lieutenant. engineers to report to Col John G. D. Younght for prosecution. officers reassigned or sent to Fort Riley, West Point, and San Francisco for duties and inspections.

Beja Ed Gard i. Brows First Field Artillery David J. Rumbaugh Third Field Artillery William Lassiver Sixth Field Artillery Brown Philippines Rumbaugh Wil Maj Lasalee Fort Riley Kens Samuel Hot Ordnance Department E. 1 du Fant de Nemours Powder Company Wilmington Del Usman W. Vi Kennan Teith Jutenurs Charles J. Nelaan Twenty-fourth Infantry Madison Barracks N. T Francis C. Endicott Fleming L. Poinsester Coast Ar-llery Corps of Engineered John G. D

Orders to Naval Officers at Washington and Annapolis

Ensign R B Ingernoll is directed to Naval Medical School Hospital Washington for treatment Surgeon B B Bogert Jr to duty at Naval Medical School Washington Assistant Surgeon D A Spear to Naval Hospital Sew Fort Gren Cole Assistant Surgeon C W C Striler to Naval Academy Annapolis Assistant Surgeon C G Alderman to South Dakota Acting Assistant Surgeon J C Clarion for examination for appointment wait orders.

R. B.ingernoll Naval Medical School Hospital Washington, D.C B.8. Bogert, Jr Naval Medical School Washington, D. c D.A. Spear Naval J. C. Clarion

Movements of naval vessels and arrivals listed

Arrived at Mare Island Hocker and Nor folk. Arethusa and Panama. Relief at San Francisco. Sylvia from navy yard New York to Philadelphia. Mayflower from New Orleans to Vicksburg. Navelo to San Diego for Wagdalens Bay. Lebanon from Norfolk to destroy wreck. Troguals from Midway for Horatulu. Henman Basteen assigned to the Atlantic fleet.

Dustin Mareisinen Hocker Norfolk Arethusa Panama Relief San Francisco Silei—Sylvia Navyard New York Philadelphia Mayflower New Orleans Vicksburg Navelo San Diego Lebanon Wreck Troguals Midway Horatulu Ae Henman Basteen Atlantic

River View Family Resort To Reopen With Family Focus

Receivers of the Washington and Potomac Steamboat Company plan heavy spending to restore River View excursion park and related properties. Capt. David Van Cleaf, new manager, will run the area as a family resort with strict order and safe environment for women and children. Major repairs will be completed on Colonial Beach property and fleet including Queen Anne and St Johns to attract summer outings and public events.

Washington and Potomac New York Washington and Potomac Company River View Colonial Beach St. Johns

A Plutocrat. From the San Francisco Call

Fragmentary dialogue sketches a plutocrat, remarks on salaries and social invitations, and a fleeting exchange about a missionary and a cannibal king, preserving era voice and curious snippets from a historical newspaper page.

San Francisco Call Swelley

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