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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1908

Page

5

Antibetting Measure in DC Faces Senate Friday

Antibetting bill to ban horse race betting in the District of Columbia advances from the House to the Senate. Senator Gallinger supports the measure, and it may be reported to the Senate for a Friday vote if the currency bill Kee passes. Commissioners urge swift action to end betting at Benning track amid mixed court and political signals.

Benning Race Track House Senate Committee On District of Columbia Benning Road Carter Montana Florida Bryan Gallinger Jnnior Gatlinger Aldrich Sena Capitol Co Juma Wis Sank If Any Senator Were Severarael Udeare Hegator Gallinger Hell Caldwell Culterson Waenens Interdenaratne- Hynal Chinn Manchester Association Wii Gachlers Tenning Benning R Wee Bening Macfarlang Bristte Goodhart Lafayete Post No. 30 Department of the Patoniae Strafford Macfarland Police Department United States District Attorney Lima

Stewart for Senator Is Eighty Two Years Old

John W. Stewart of Middlebury former Vermont governor was appointed to the U S Senate to fill the vacancy caused by Senator Redfield Proctor's death. Stewart, born November 24 1826, read law with Horatio Seymour and held multiple offices including state’s attorney, speaker, governor, and congressman. He stated he had no candidate, hearing of the appointment only that morning.

Horatio Seymour Representative Foster Vermont United States S. Phelps Phelps Stewart Addison County Midgobury Congress Flist Elga Jessica Stewart Philip B. Stewart Colorado Springs Roosevelt Colo J. Ye Stewart Philip T Stewart

Taft Fighters Sarcastic Special

The Better Times Association of America, newly incorporated, mails cards with membership certificates and a platform opposing President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft. For five cents readers gain membership and an official notice to the Republican National Committee chair, urging protest to the convention.

Washington Post New York Better Times Association of America Republican Naional Committee Roosevelt Taft Republican National Committee

Navy yard inspection planned by Goodrich

Rear Admiral Casper F. Goodrich, commandant of the New York Navy Yard, has been chosen by Secretary Metcalf to inspect Atlantic and Gulf yards. He will visit Portsmouth Philadelphia Norfolk Charleston Pensacola New Orleans and other stations to reorganize current work methods.

New York Mar Casper F. Goodrich New York Navy Yard Metcalf Atlantic Gulf Navy Yards Goodrich Portsmouth N. HS Boston Philadelphia Washington Norfolk Charleston S&s C Pensacola New Orleans

Orders to Naval Officers and Medical Staff Transfers

A long list of assignments and duties for naval officers and medical staff. Lieuts Cage Reynolds Timmons 양 and others receive duty postings to Idaho New Hampshire and Salem. Surgeons Barber Wilton Fauntleroy Hulfman etc directed to the United States Naval Medical School Washington D C and related instruction. Assistant Surgeons Ta Taylor Hayden Hale Boland Duhige Cote Trippe Hermecchy assigned to camps stations and recruiting depots in Cuba Panama Iowa Ohio California and Des Moines.

HK. Cage Salem Othcer W. R. Reynolds Idaho Meer J. W. Timmons L. Cox New Hampshire F. A. Todd H. Barber Caerae Coursa United States Naval Medical School Washington, D. C G. B. Wilton United Statts Naval Medical School Washington, D G. Freeman Washington, D.C A. M. Fauntleroy Washington D. V. Hulfman Yale Lo Mleskeippie H. Slibbens United State Naval Hospital Mare Taland Cat M. A. Bruaii Ben Tsthiolan Gun ACTES Fanama J. Ta, Taylor United States Merleat School Gorgeon R Hayden Marine Camp Columbia Cuba G. D. Hale M. Boland Naval Des Moines Iowa J. T.duhige Navy Das Motines H.W

Raps Critics of Court Callers Detractions of Authority

Representative Jenking leader of the House Judiciary Committee denounces state and federal officials who defy Supreme Court rulings on the Minnesota case. He insists respect for the court is essential to uphold constitutional authority, warning that attacks endanger national order and civil rights.

Jenking House Judiciary Committee Supreme Court Minnesota Jenkins Supreme Cart Fie Congress Calla Jenkins Gad North South United States Jong Clisens United States Supreme Court Dourt Supreme Court of the United States

Navy fleet advances target practice at Magdalena Bay

Wireless reports from Magdalena Bay indicate Rear Admiral Evans command is nearing the end of a ten day record target exercise by sixteen battleships. The drills focus on 1000 yard ranges with anchored 21 foot targets and rapid fire demonstrations, aiming to finish in about ten more days before coaling and ship cleanup ahead of hospitality shores.

San Diego Cal Magdalena Hay Evans Magdalena Bay Jong Mainees California Hagdwena Bay Mantalena Bay Admiral Evans Navy Department Washington Tennessee Connecticut Kentucky Albany Joseph R. Defrees United States Gun Factory Washington, D. C Magdalene Bay San Francisco United States Reifel Magdalena

Rush to Fortify Corregidor

Mare Island Cal March 24 Information from the government shows plans to send 1000 workmen to the Philippines next month to fortify Corrigidor Island at the entrance to Manila Bay. This brings the total to 1500 workers in a month with work to be rushed. Each worker will receive 50 dollars per month.

Philippines Mare Island Cal Mar Corrigidor Island Manila Bay

Army Orders Retirements and Appointments at Vancouver and Chicago

Army retiring boards at Vancouver Barracks and Chicago appointed in special orders. Capt Warren W Whitetde of the Fifteenth Cavalry authorized as witness in the case of Trifate John T McCutcheon Troop Fifteenth Cavalry. Second Lieutenant William A Dalam promoted and path cleared for further service. Alfred A Fruden of the Second Infantry noted in the muttered text.

Army Retiring Board Vancouver Barracks Wach Chieagt Warren W. Whitetde Fort Fihenalten John T.mccutcheon Jaya of Ataanze William A. Dalam I Leura Shyence Tox Inka Ghaplats Alfred A. Fruden

Fleet 10 Visits China and Pacific Posts in May

The United States fleet plans to visit China Australia and Japan during its world tour and return home on Washington's Birthday. Admiral Evans notes progress at Magdalena Bay with nine ships completing target practice. The Maine and Alabama may be replaced by the Nebraska and Wisconsin due to overhaul needs. China extends a formal invitation, accepted by Secretary Root, while Britain receives no invitation to host or visit.

China Australia Japan Washington Roosevelt Yeaterday San Francisco Evans Magdalena Bay Maine Alabama Dinois Georgia Louisiana Minnesota Ohio Kentucky Kearsarge Nebraska Wisconsin Ministry of Foreign Affairs Peking Far East Imperial High Commissioner Tuan Fang Nanking Sal Chen-ping Igqu Yuan Wang Oils Land Fidet Root United States Anea Tuan Wang Whio T Ly

Taft Supporters Dominate Virginia Republican Convention

The Virginia Republican convention endorsed the national administration and named Alvah H. Martin as state executive committeeman and a delegate at large to Chicago. Delegates largely white with three African American delegates present taking no part, and Taft was favored by uninstructed delegates heading to Chicago.

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City Council Debates Street Upgrades and School Conditions

Council discusses grand jury findings on city schools and votes on gravel for Fayette Street with Washington Southern Railway. Evans opposes funding but motion lay over. repairs planned on Fairfax Street and other municipal projects proceed with material suppliers and new fire escape improvements for the girls school.

Evans Southern Railway Fairfax Street Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria City Couner Williams Girs Washington Southern Railway Company Fayetta Street Duke and Princess Streets Arils Presdent Snowden Granoco Pendleton Street Old Dominion Glass Company Cameron and Royal Streets George D. Hopkins General Laws Burke Royal Street Cameron Queen Streets Punchman Spinks Girls’ School

FIREMAN EHART DIES IN TRAIN ACCIDENT NEAR BEALETON

Fireman Er Bhatt about twenty two years old died at 7 o clock after injuries from the overturning of a Southern Railway locomotive at Bealeton Virginia. He was taken to Charlottesville, where he died of internal injuries. Conductor H C Lewis sustained a fractured arm. Engineer Robert Newman escaped harm. The engine No 1220 went off rails while backing to assist another engine. Traffic delayed for hours. Bhatt remained unmarried.

ER. Bhatt Charlottesville Southern Railway Bealeton H.C Lewis Robert Newman Remington Frhiek Uhart Mrs. Johnson Duke Street

Local criminal sentences and political candidacy noted

The report details sentences for robberies and unlawful entry tied to a slaughterhouse, plus a grand larceny charge. It notes Wilbert Cook and Parker cases, and state he turned State's evidence. Julian Williams announces Mayoral candidacy amid other contenders mentioned with civic ties and chamber of commerce roles. Also covers deaths Rev J H S Ewell and M C Morris and Mrs J E B Park, with funeral details and associated clergy.

Fred Wicks Schneider Wilbert Cook Crowns Parker

Vice President’s Brother Heads Cannon Nomination Drive

In Tillais District Republican gathering led by J W Fairbanks of Mansfeld a brother of VP Fairbanks urged all honorable effort to nominate Speaker Joseph G Cannon for president. Delegates W B McKinley and Hugh Crea chosen. Roosevelt policy endorsed. Illinois and Louisiana political notes follow with primary law nullification and naval movements.

Washington Tecatur Nineteenth Tiliais J. W. Fairbanks Mansfeld Fairbanks Joseph G. Cannon Uncle Joe W. B. McKinley Hugh Crea Decatur Roosevelt Springfield Cannon Aurora Hopkins Snapp Dreneen Ilineis Lake Joseph G. Cannon Willam Grote Elgin Howard Snapp Joliet Revoluions

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