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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1908

Page

30

Foraker UnDaunted Wants Senate Put On Record

Ohio Senator Foraker vows to move to lay on the record his motion in the Senate as a fight over Brownsville and civil service lies looms. House Republicans caucus tonight to back an emergency currency bill and aim for early adjournment this week.

House Committee On Foraker Senate Gena Lilins Sims Forake Brownsville Wiese Cnavier Reyld Ce

Mrs Cleveland At Church After Illness

Reports from Hotel ton show former president Grover Cleveland resting at home with Mrs Cleveland and family visiting. Cleveland had a comfortable night with flowers sent by friends, while Mrs Cleveland attended Presbyterian church services in the afternoon.

Cleveland Dows Misevelard Presbyterian Hirch Frizzas

Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills for nerve pain relief

A Cleveland Ohio address promotes Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills for neuralgia sciatica backache and stomach pain claiming they soothe nerves without nausea and offer a money refund on first package if no relief. The ad notes 25 doses cost 25 cents and warns against bulk sales.

Miles St Clair St Cleveland Ohio Miles Medical CO Elkhart Ind

May Fall District Bills in House Debate

May fall in district measures as Smith seeks permission to call up bills under suspension of rules. Speaker signoff awaited. child labor bill already moved to conference. Street railway bill talks continue with no date set. Congress may skip universal transfer plan and move toward ICC supervision of streetcars.

Smith Messares Representative Smith House Senate Smyth Congress Union Station Interstate Commerce Commission Dolver Dubie Uve Mexi Sessior

Paper mill inquiry ends after lengthy U S hearing

A Washington Post dispatch from Saatoga New York reports the inquiry into the International Paper Company's Corinath mill concluded after a lengthy inspection by a congressional committee. Representatives Mann Milles Stafford and Whims heard employee testimony and noted a decade of rising production with no wage cuts for workers. Supt Walker said pulp comes from Canada and contrasted wages with American workers.

Washington Post Saatoga International Pauper Company Corinth United States Teft Washington James Mann James AC Milles Kansas William Ho Stafford Wisconsin Phetus Whim Canada Ireso Trormpton

Protesters push for change as petitions lure lawmakers

The piece notes growing protests over a petition drive demanding action from lawmakers. It cites delays in amending the uti trust act and related measures while memorials and public displays fill the scene. A voter or citizen group vows to press on despite opposition, hoping to influence policy before Christmas.

St. Kik Eeston Air Powlin Runng Uti Trust Feemain

Inland waterways bill faces Senate opposition

Opposition led by Senator Nelson of Minnesota increases pressure against the inland waterways measure. The President’s plan draws resistance as the Minnesota delegation in the House is urged to oppose the bill, which has been trimmed to about 10 million dollars, with concerns over its impact on federal authority and regional projects.

Nelson Minnesoti Senate Congress Vainey Mederat Monnesota Rainey Dan Ms erArts Dane Sindor Sand Minnesota Tlouse Moe Boenvtor Welson

Gaelic Scholarship Plan Discussed by Hibernians

A joint committee in Washington discussed establishing Gaelic scholarship endowments through state organizations. The plan envisions at least one $250 annual scholarship for four years, coordinated by Catholic University and supported by the Ancient Order of Hibernians and church leaders.

Order of Hiberneins Baratoga America Washington John 2 Glenson Loui Patrick J Ryen Philadelphia J J Oconnell Catholic University St Pat-ricks Glennan Ryan Atter Oconnell Messrs Moran Halugan Order of Hibernians Indianapolis

Republics Unite for Pan American Peace Ceremony

The president will urge peace as the Marine Band performs at a 2 oclock concert for 3000 guests. Notables including Root Carnegie Gibbons and Cranston will speak at the cornerstone laying of the International Bureau of American Republics, with wide attendance and many governors present.

Wa Iine Aireay Joan Daniel Martie Ste Charmanne Ofina Joaquin Abuce Brazil Andrew Carnegie Arjestone Bishop Cranston

Guatemala Stands in Fear Amid Political Turmoil

Special to The Washington Post from Mexico City reports Guatemala faces paralysis as political strife grows. The Northern Railroad drops to one semi weekly freight train. many firms close awaiting calm. Wealthy elites flee fearing arrest on trumped up charges by President Cabrera and pending executions of political prisoners.

Washington Mexico City Guatemala Iim Cabrera Liberty Market Corvention Hall Fifth L Streets District of Columbia Boca Aurtion City of Washington Columbia K Street la Otrvetmont Firth Street Jaig Convention Hall Ecapania Washington DC the Trust Company OF Rortie Smeriga Trastee Philadelphia Clephanf & Clephane D Street Northwest Sloan & CO Ethredt

Russell Sails Home As Caracas Tensions Persist

May 10 dispatch details W W Russell American Minister to Venezuela sailing from La Guaira aboard the Caracas for a two month vacation in the United States. Salute greeted departure from Puerto Cabello. no Venezuelan officials on hand. In La Guajira, consul Thomas P Moffat is incommunicado amid plague distress and high unemployment prompts aid appeals. Paris critique notes France’s fury over Castro and calls for a decisive lesson, with discussions of possible U.S. or allied action.

Willemstad Russell Venezuela Caracas United States Puerto Cabello Paduca Thomas P Moffat la Guajira Chamber of Commerce Paris Vensaicla Castro Temps France M ‘Talgny Venezuéld Cullom Roosevvelt Washington Tonsus Moffat State Department la Gualia Herbert Hengsbreine

Little recruit for Spain at royal Thanksgiving service

An observed incident at a Madrid Thanksgiving event noted the birth year celebrations for the throne. A royal procession formed toward the chapel and included a baby, later enrolled by the minister of war as a private infantry member in the king’s regiment.

Washington Post The Asturius Cer O de Rayere Kings Regiment

Rockefeller Thief-Taker on City Streets

Frank S. Rockefeller of Kansas, cousin to John D Rockefeller, pursued a thief who robbed him of a wristwatch in the city. The suspect was overtaken and turned over to a man. Rockefeller appeared in court against the man yesterday. The watch was a present from John D Rockefeller.

Wastunriow Mexico Frank S. Rockefeller Kansas John D Rockefeller Rockefuller Mhesnan Mir Rockefeller

Taft as Treaty Maker Delays Action in Zone Talks

Secretary Taft has held talks with Panama and U S officials in Panama City on boundary and canal treaty issues with Colombia. A tentative accord emerges on key points while details await inquiry. Panamanian action on Jurado place is postponed pending further Taft conversations with Roosevelt and Root. A two US two Panama arbitration panel with Gov Magoon as umpire will decide land titles and valuations for canal uses.

Panama Taft Amador Arias Senor Arango United States Mr. Squires William Welson Cromwell Panama Canal Company Colombia Jurado Daft Roosevelt Root Canal Magoon Cuba

Fleet Has Day of Rest After Harsh Duty

San Francisco May 10 after four days of indulgence by the Pacific and Atlantic fleets officers and men spent a Sunday recuperating. Admiral Loomis remained at the Far Navy Yard yesterday and attended a banquet in Oakland. Tonight he joined a wine dinner at Annapolis with naval academy graduates and others. The Pacific fleet under Rear Admiral Caxton will depart San Francisco about May 18 for a short coast cruise following Admiral Sperry's succession. Admiral Dayton ranks, and Sperry's departure will ease command complications.

San Francisco Pacific Atlantic Oakland Annapolis Aeeta Pacific Fleet Caxton San Aanesen Spers Dayton Sperry

Mis sour battleship cruise boosts morale amid Navy

An officer on the cruiser Mis sour praised the shipboard cruise for lifting enlisted men, saying despite initial hazards the crew learned quickly and will return as capable seamen. He noted the Pacific Coast welcome energized them, dispelling the notion that Navy service is imprisonment.

Disarming Basilan Moros Progresses Quietly

The operation against Basilan Moros proceeds with no serious trouble. Lanazo districts are quiet as troops continue patrols. General Weston has returned to Manila for inspection and reports conditions are quieter than usual across the district.

Basilan Moross Lanazo Par Weston Manite Iran

Prince's Trial Delayed. Bail Refused in Perjury Case

Special cable from Berlin reports Prince zu Eulenburg remains in custody as bail is refused and perjury charges linked to Herr Haden loom. Crown prosecutor expects no ready witness before October, with potential imprisonment for many months amid fears the prince might choose death over trial.

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Pair Killed by Bandits in Mexican Town

Special to The Washington Post from Tampico Mexico May 10 a murdered American and his wife were found in their Los Plantanes home after an attack by bandits who stabbed them and robbed them of 3000 dollars brought from Oklahoma authorities were notified but the victims names were not known

Washington Post Tampico Mexico Los Plantanes Oklahoma

Ameer Recalls Troops From Frontier Incursions

Simla May 10 The Ameer of Afghanistan responds to the Indian government's remonstrance over border incursions. He cites frontier tribal control difficulties, states he has issued stringent orders recalling crossing forces and instructs officials to prevent further incursions.

Simla British India Ameer Afghanistan

Receivers Offer Public Sale of Lumber Yard Contents

Receivers of Thomas R. Riley bankruptcy announce a public auction of the entire stock at 13th St and Ohio Ave NW starting May 12 1908 at 10 30 AM and continuing daily until sold. Items include lumber sash doors blinds glass millwork furniture machinery wagons harness and related goods inspected daily. Terms cash.

Thomas R. Riley 13Th St Ohio Avenue Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Thomas R Riley 13Th

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