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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1908

Page

5

Talks at Trenton Ties Taft with Japanese Envoy Amid War Talk

In Trenton on March 23 Secretary of War Taft and Baron Takahira reached the city with Representative Wood for a Chamber of Commerce reception. Taft praised franchise fairness and national outlook while Takahira discussed trade, Korea, and Japan US relations ahead of a Tokyo 1912 exposition. Gov Fort and state officials attended as noontime toasts gave way to a banquet with over 40 guests.

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 plant in Rock Island Illinois on March 22 morning. The press and building were wrecked. The News, founded three years ago by John Looney, a lawyer and politician, has faced indictments for conspiracies and criminal libel but no convictions yet. trials have not begun.

Saldons Rock Island Til News John Looney Looney

Tax official Muller named heaviest delinquent taxpayer

New York on March 23 Mayor McClell announces in a letter to Nicholas J Muller that Muller the Richmond borough leader and Star Island landowner is the heaviest delinquent taxpayer. The city must advertise sale of his property. Muller, seventy, earned 1837 salary and once led the local Democrats.

New York Nicholas J Richmond Star Island

Duchess Dog Exhumed in Cincinnati Burial Find

A costly coffin containing the bones of a Duchess of Manchester pet dog was unearthed beneath an old apple tree on Eugene Zimmerman’s former Mt Augurn property. Workmen by the Zimmerman grounds uncovered the grave while preparing land for the Holy Name Church. Several other Miss Zimmerman pets were buried there, with jewelry and trinkets found in the coffins.

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

VETO POWER IN STATES Grows After Discussion Across Years

A Boston Globe summary outlines how veto power for governors spread across states from 1789 to 1950. It notes initial fear of executive power, with Rhode Island and North Carolina keeping vetoes with the legislature, and Georgia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New Jersey adopting veto early on. The article details varying thresholds to override vetoes, from two thirds to a simple majority, and different rules on adjournment and final passage.

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

American Mining Towns and Population Shifts

Harper's examines how mineral deposits shape settlements in the United States. Butte Montana depends on copper for its population, while Nevada lodes boosted state growth earlier. Virginia City’s decline and Nevada’s population trends illustrate mining’s strong yet uneven impact.

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

China invites fleet to visit and welcomes American ships

Chinese officials and the viceroy at Nanking prepare for the American fleet visit with hope for a favorable reply. Shanghai and Tianjin reports indicate readiness to host ships, while New Zealand and Tasmania also receive invitations. Nebraska and Wisconsin may join Evans fleet, impacting around the world voyage plans. Tokyo and Melbourne react positively, signaling strong Sino American and Australian goodwill during the Pacific leg.

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

Guests Listed by Hotels Across Cities

A long list captures names of guests and their hotel affiliations in multiple cities including Baltimore Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and more. The routed items show individuals and couples at the Ebbitt St James National Willard Metropolitan and other famed houses reflecting a social cross section of visitors and residents across the period.

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

Fragmentary Name List Spanning States and Cities

A garbled OCR list names numerous individuals and places across the United States and a few foreign locales. The fragmentary text mentions J P McCarthy Duluth Syracuse Mount Vernon Raleigh Milwaukee and Toronto among many others, mixing titles and places with unclear context.

Johnson Dentes Charges and Johnson on Predatory Interests

Gov John A Johnson of Minnesota rebukes Charles Edward Russell in a Washington Post interview over charges in Everybody's Magazine. He denies embracing predatory interests or opposing trusts, insisting the article misrepresents his position and asserts he has no sympathy for entrenched privileged wealth.

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

Outlaw Samuel Johnson Shot by Deputies Near Talihua

In Leflore County near Talihua Oklahoma, Samuel Johnson one of four Johnson brothers and noted cattle thieves was killed by deputy sheriffs Noble and Hille after a weeks chase. The Johnsons had resisted authorities for years, with Buck Dutch and Grant surrendering. Sam fled firing at pursuers and was riddled with bullets as the posse moved the prisoners for the Pushmatiha County jail. Grant Johnson 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 Plan Fire Upgrades

The North Capitol and Eckington Citizens Association met at St Martin s Hall to seek improved fire facilities for public and private schools in the area. They will ask Commissioners to investigate schools for better escape routes and to install a new truck company for safer protection at the Orphan Asylum and Catholic School for Girls.

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 in Georgia Getaway

Noted suspect in a Kentucky murder was tracked to Trenton, Georgia, where he reportedly waited in a station waiting room for a train. Local officers said he had eluded capture until a tip led to his arrest.

Trenton Cnearal

Railroads Earnings Dip and Recovery Signals Amid Panic

Commissioner Lane reports that railroad revenues, while pressured by the October panic, show only modest declines overall. Analyzing July to December 1907 data from major systems, overall operating revenues rose slightly year over year and net income increased, with Southern roads earning more and eastern lines hardest hit. A stronger freight surge in the past weeks suggests a near return to normal conditions.

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 Chronicles Draw Tears and Tension in Congo

A British report and American consul recount the rubber tax in Congo regions. Native labor is coerced for state revenue, with prices fixed by authorities. An experiment at Yam Bata tested actual gathering time versus imposed burdens, showing far less rubber produced than claimed and highlighting severe impact on native livelihoods.

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 Official Dies in Beijing During Torture Probe

A telegraph service officer named Chong, accused of disclosing state secrets to a foreign legation, died in Peking while being examined under torture. The incident underscores the harsh interrogation methods reported in Shanghai on March 22.

Shanghai Mar Chong Peking

For Children Who Dislike Meat This Guide Addresses Meals

Mothers face difficulty feeding meat to picky youngsters. The piece discusses simple strategies to introduce meat and ensure adequate protein, suggesting gradual changes, kid friendly preparations, and practical tips for encouraging fussy eaters to try new meat dishes.

Kidney Trouble Prompts Swamp-Root Nine

Widespread kidney disease is described with warnings of serious outcomes if neglected. The ad promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues, listing symptoms and offering free sample bottle and booklet by mail from Dr Kilmer Co, Binghamton NY.

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

Army Promotions and Assignments Listed for Beja Artillery Units

Army orders announce promotions and assignments across field artillery units. Ed Gard i Brows becomes colonel in Fifth Field Artillery, David J. Rumbaugh moves to colonel in First Field Artillery, William Lassiver advances to major in Third Field Artillery, with other officers shifting duties or awaiting reassignment. Several engineers and ordnance personnel transfer to inspections and posts including Fort Riley and West Point, while officers head to the Philippines Division.

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

Naval officers orders and assignments amid medical postings

Ensign R B Ingernoll 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. Await further 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

Naval Vessel Movements Report From Atlantic and Pacific Stations

Arrived ships include Mareisinen Hocker at Norfolk Arethusa Panama and Relief San Francisco. Silei Sylvia from navy yard New York to Philadelphia Mayflower from New Orleans to Vicksburg Navelo trams San Diego to Wagdalens Bay Lebanon from Norfolk to destroy wreck Troguals from Midway to 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 Resort to Reopen as Family Pleasures Ground

Receivers of the Washington and Potomac Steempoat Company plan major investments to restore River View excursion grounds and hotel properties at Colonial Beach. Captain David Van Cleaf, New York, appointed manager, says the park will be run as a family resort with strict order, ensuring safe outings for Sunday schools and clubs. The fleet steamers Queen Anne and St Johns will be repaired for a busy summer schedule aimed at reclaiming its former public esteem.

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

Plutocrat Ironies Shadow San Francisco Call Tale

A fragment from the San Francisco Call cites a conversation about salaries and dinners, with satirical dialogue on wealth and social status. The Hewes eye mentions bringing a new missionary, while a cannibal king jokes about a cook climbing a tree, reflecting odd, satirical exchanges.

Hewes

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