Urges Publicity Bill Writes to Senator Burrows
A long OCR passage describes a lobbying push to compel a vote on a publicity bill. It cites former Senator William E Chandler of New Hampshire and actions before Senator Burrows, chair of the Subcommittee on Privileges and Elections, arguing to curb campaign funds and election related abuses. The text mixes names, factions, and unnamed figures detailing debate over the bill and political maneuvering around public fundraising and representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E Chandler
New Hampshie
Burrows cChaiman
Mine Bureau Bill Passes In House Approval Of Investigation Plan
A bill authorizes the Mine Bureau to appoint a commissioner to investigate subject areas and regulate and develop mines. It sets methods for improving treatment of mine waste, electricity costs, and market values. The department may advise and direct recommendations to the bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouse
S of Mines
Cou
Hood's Frightful Claim on Appetite Restored Confidence
A garbled passage touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as restoring appetite and vitality. It claims stronger digestion and ease in eating, urging readers to take Hood's to recover strength and well being despite loss of appetite. The ad-style text emphasizes consumer trust and effectiveness.
Burrows Visits White House After Convention Chair Choice
Michigan Senator Burrows, named temporary chairman of the Republican national convention over Beveridge, met with President at the White House for about twenty minutes. Burrows appeared cheerful and suggested the talk did not cover chairing details or his keynote speech for the Chicago gathering.
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Michigill
Sys
Manship
Ledster Burrows
Michigan
lebHcan
Beveridge
Witte House
Mir Burrows
Burrows
Congress
White House
Chicago
Monument sites inspected for Barry and Jones monuments
Secretary Mercall and Representative McCall of Assachusetts committees appointed by the Commodore John Barry and John Paul Jones commissions to examine sites in Washington for proposed monuments were favorably impressed with Franklin Park for Barry and with the Naval Observatory Grounds in the extreme northwestern section of the city for Jones. The full membership of the commissions will reconvene to scan and report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercall
McCall
Assachusetts
John Barry
John Paul Jones
Washington
Franklin Park
Barry
Naval Observatory
John Pauli Jones
FAVORS MONETARY INQUIRY measure for studying financial laws noted
Senate discussion centered on a proposed currency commission with nine senators and equal representatives to study banking, finance, and revenue during Congress recess. Aldrich indicated agreement could be reached soon, aims to report by early session, and possible legislative action on taxation and monetary policy.
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Aldrich
Luer
Aldieh
Riandese
Aligeh
Army Captain Disappears After Sudden Vanishing at Presidio
Allister, a 30s-40s Army captain stationed at the Presidio for about three years, has vanished since early morning. His family and friends report no word, and officials say he may be missing under unknown circumstances, possibly related to temporary insanity claims. Authorities continue searches as no contact has been made with his wife Pelle.
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Marin Army
Fkeer Jie
Sui
Judge Wook
Alliss Famly
Januim
Agree On Child Labor Bill Passes Senate With Amendments
The Senate adopted the conference report on the District child labor bill by a unanimous vote. The measure, supported by Educator Senator Leilivec, eliminates floor amendments except the Piles amendment allowing a Juvenile Court judge to issue work permits for children when not harmful. The bill limits employment for under sixteens across many establishments and mandates age and schooling certificates, with fines for violations and truant officer inspections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Leilivec
Committee On Education and Labor
House
Juvenils Court
Ani
Sesson
May Make Rome a Seaport to Sound Americans
Signor Tuccimes of Rome has been commissioned by the Italian government to urge a twelve mile ship canal from the Tiber mouth to connect Rome directly with the sea. He will tour major U.S. and Canadian cities to promote the project as a potential boost for travel and commerce, despite doubts about commercial viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talian
Signor
Paolo 1Uccimet
Rome
Washington
Italan
Tuccimes
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
United States
Canada
Orders to Naval Officers in 1908 Surface Commands and Assignments
A period memo lists numerous officers with new postings and duties. Pear Admial 17 ers to dut details assignments to Navy ships and forts, including Capt Ho MCrea as assistant to storarre, and various captains and lieutenants moving to Naval War College, Newport, Hot Springs, Fort Oglethorpe, Narragansett, and other posts. Several resignations, appointments, and leaves of absence are noted with effective dates in 1908 and 1909, including paymaster clerks and signal corps movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pear
Bord Mills
Ho McRea
Col Smh
Stewart le
Naval War College
Lana Lo Ten Wow Smith
North
Fara
Chef Boxvtesan
Crone
Navy
Wogan
Navy Yard
Leagie
Johneson
North Cayolla
C Miller
Hesfor
Ohio
Woom Smith
Ty Arknee
Ball
James F ‘Ennice
Oreg
Abel L Smith
Worcester
Mase
Mack
Roessler
Newport
Fred H Walrd
Hot Springs
Ark
George B Hunter
Twelfth Cavalry
Fort Oglethorpe
Frederck T Phelps
Public Has Right to Fish in North Pond Case
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a decree in the Percy Summer Club versus Astel dispute, granting public fishing rights in ponds except a ten acre area. The 1888 purchase around North Pond by the Percy Summer Club aimed to exclude the public, but state courts ruled for public access.
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Washington Post
Concord
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Circuit Court
Percy Summer Club
Astel
Pablo
North Pond
New York
Washington
Paper makers face hearings on pulp and print paper cost
Eastern and Western manufacturers presented their views to the special House committee investigating wood pulp and print paper. The inquiry aims to conclude as testimony today continues to reflect rising production costs and declines in paper prices amid the ongoing dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Cicar
Rand
Final Trial of the Octopus in Narragansett Bay
The Nai Department announces the final acceptance trial of the submarine boat Octopus in Narragansett Bay on Monday. Capt Charles Marsh, superintendent of the torpedo division, and members of the Board of Inspection and Survey will attend. Capt Marsh is likely to command the cruiser Yankee, parent ship of the torpedo boats on the Atlantic coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narragansett Bay
Nai Department
Narraganett Bay
Charles ( Marsh
Torpedo Division
Board of Inspection and Survey
Marsh
Seld Wll
Yankee
Atlantic
Bishop Addresses Graduates at North Capitol Training Hall
Bishop Joseph A Sperry delivered the principal address to Sphirty graduates at Rust Hall North Capitol and M streets northwest. Dr C W Gallagher concluded the program praising service and character. Thirty graduates in white gowns received tokens as Deaconess Missionary and Nurse students were listed with names and hometowns in Mount Vernon Iowa Canton Ohio Pittsburg Cleveland and more.
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Sphirty
Deasconesses
Sibley Hoespital
Rust Hall
North Cap ‘Ttol
M_streeta
Joseph A. Sperry
C W Gallagher
Adout Land Hospital
Adams
Mre Gallagher
Delia Belle Beechley
Mount Vernon Iowa
Gértrue L Catlin Challasorg Fenn Lottis
Ethel Com
Michelles
White Plainsville
Krminte Wilber
Helen Frans Erk
Pittsburg
Annie Lee Price
Baltimore
Marie Rogers
Rochester
Will Sign Buildings Bill Pending Senate Review
President Roosevelt will sign the public buildings bill if it contains no improper items. The measure was sent to Secretary Cor telyou for examination and to Sunewising 4 chitect Taylor for item pass on. The President seeks assurance that every dollar is for legitimate purposes before approval.
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Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Taylor
Senate
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Sy Ealed
Congress
Col Symons Named Post Chief in Army Plans
Colonel Symons expected to become Chief of Engineers at Spencer’s Army appointment to Roosevelt’s cabinet likely. Born in Keeseville, educated in Flint, he graduated from the Military Academy and served on survey work in the West and Washington. He oversaw the Barge Canal plan and later led the executive committee for Pan American Exposition projects at Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W Symons
Corns
Milleryan
Roosevelt
Spencers
Crea
Alexander Mackenne
Symens
Conculine
Engness
Barge Canal
New York
Symens Wis
Keesville
Flint
West
United States Miliary, Academy
Wallets Pont
Department of the Columbia
Washington
Buffalo
Col Symons
Inland Rates Required Under Executive Order
An executive order accelerates Interstate Commerce Commission rules on export and import traffic. Carriers must publish inland rates and fares to and from ports and foreign points. Tariffs built for through rates must clearly state inland charges. Compliance by July 1, 1908, with rule 8b tariffs and cancellation of nonconforming tariffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Lander
Engag
Peints
Fifteen Years for Deserter
San Francisco May 21. Fifteen years imprisonment in the United States military prison as the fate of David Sheehan the most notorious deserter the army has known. All told Sheehan evaded eleven times and ten times he got away with uniforms which it is supposed he sold. Before the court martial he was tried on seven charges for desertion in time of peace and one for departing in time of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States Military
David Sheehan
Sheehan
Ireland to Represent Army at AMA Meeting
Maj Merritt W Ireland was detailed to represent the medical department of the army at the American Medical Association meeting in Chicago in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia) Ireland
Army
Merritt W Ireland
Medical Department of the Army
American Medical Association
Chicago
Injunction Bills Dead Attack on Gomper Split House Vote
The House Republican conference rejected any anti injunction legislation this session by a 75 to 63 vote after three hours of heated debate. Speaker Cannon attacked Samuel Gompers while Fassett Towne and Esch urged automunda. The adjournment sine die followed, effectively ending the measure for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Senate
House Republicans
Representative Fasset
New York
Fassett
Towne
Minnesota
Sherman
Gannon
Samuel Gompes
American Federation of Labor
Townsend
Michigan
Esch
Wisconsin
Safeguarding Funds Urged After Pittsubrg Bank Failure
James C. Hall of Oak Washington urges passage of deposit protection measures after the Allegheniat Bank collapse in Pittsburgh with 1.6 million in losses. He calls on President Roosevelt and Congress to act to shield depositors nationwide, citing past bank seizures and proposed bills to guarantee recovery of funds in major centers like New York Chicago and St Louis.
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Central Reserve
Alleglengationel
Pittsbore
Smoky City
Forks
Ohio
Roosevelt
Congress
Pittsburg
New York
New York City
Duce
Canaa
Sovereign Bank
Ite Cocks
Long Island
Cystler Tay
Iris
Ile
Vaile
Vreeland
Chicago
St Tous
James C Hall Oak
Washington
Nervine Claim From Dr Miles Promises Nervous Relief
A testimonial touts Dr Miles Nervine as restoring nervous energy and rebuilding the system after overwork and stress. The letter from Rev JSH Hershey of Lititz, Pa recounts wife nearly dying from nervous prostration, then recovering after using Nervine. notes initial bottle failed to benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles’ Nervine
Miles
Momey’ Riles Medical CO
Elkhart, Ind
Debating Society Final 1907 1908 Sherman Trust Law Debate
National University Law School hosts the final debate in the 1907 1908 scholastic year at the law building on thirteenth street between New York avenue and I street northwest. The topic asks whether Sherman antitrust law should exclude labor unions from operation. Affirmative speakers include John B Tarbot from South Carolina, Charles T Gundy from Missouri, and William Clabaugh of the District of Columbia. Negative speakers are Patrick J Hurley of Oklahoma, P B Campbell of Virginia, and Conrad W Strimmer of Indians. Judges include Representative Courtney W Hamlin of Missouri, Samuel Gompers, and Charles Francis Carual, dean of the National University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National University Law School
National University Law
Thirteenth Street
New York Avenue
I Street
John B. Tarbot
South Carolina
Charles T Gundy
Missouri
Bank Reforms Urged Echo of Recent Stringency
A Washington visitor, prominent in commerce, condemns banking abuses and calls for reforms. He cites a New York case where stringency forced fees, heavy deposits, and partial loan access, arguing such practices threaten legitimate business and should be outlawed. Similar reports elsewhere prompt demand for stronger banking laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cast
New Yorker
Heavuy
Washington
United Business Community
Cit
New York
Newark
Nw York
Inventor claims water and land vehicle travels on both
Charles F Hilden of San Francisco unveils an automobie named acto arumbie said to travel on water and land. He demonstrated on Lake Merritt and nearby waters using two turbine engines and twelve propeller blades to power wheels and blades. He envisions a practical sea and pleasure craft revolutionizing life at sea and on inland waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Franesco
Charles F H1den
San Franisco Bay
Hilden
San Francisco
Lake Merritt
Sprackels Lake
Golden Gate Park
Harbor View
Cn Uy
Panama Commissioners to attend peace conference at Cartago Costa Rica
Panama May 1 The cruiser Albany is arming with high commissioners of the United States and Mexico to a Central American court of Justice. Dr Madrz and Dr Baranara represent their countries. The party sails from Puntarenas to Cotone where Pat Simon will attend the peace conference at Cartago Costa Rica. No landing occurred due to yellow fever concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Albany
Todas
T Burhman
Enrique
Creel
United States
Mexico
President Named in Will Amid Estate Dispute
Boston residents debate authenticity of a new bill and two radicils. If valid, the $1000 bequest to President Boorevrlt could influence the distribution of the late Penjamin Hadley estate, lighter on English kin. The eccentric testator left a controversial legacy affecting heirs and potential trips for several listed individuals.
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Boston
Boorevrlt
Penjamin Hedley
NGM
Hadley
Legal Record highlights in DC Court of Appeals and Circuits
A dense OCR of court entries lists DC Court of Appeals items, circuit court dockets, and bankruptcy matters. Notable names include Chief Justice Clabaugh, receivers like Philip Walker, and multiple attorney firms such as Wolf and Rosenberg, Brandenberg, and Dowling. Sessions cover adjournments, restraining orders, and various motions with dates referenced for early May through June.
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Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Ceauity Court NO
Clabaugh
Guaranty and Surety Company
Wa Stewart
Philip Walker
Rosenberg
Spanier
A. Wolf
J . Payser Weaver
Chick
Wolf & Rosenberg
a'Donnetl
O'Donnell
Hargraves
Storneys
Shea ‘Layier
Johnsen
Benjamin Asi
Seege
Callaghan
Darr Bello
Hill
Gilbert
Thomreon
Hehitag Thomas
O Donoghue
Otis Eievator Company Et al
Meyers
Simmons
Douglass and Fetes
Justice Wright Hennessy
Palntiff
Arness
Flarrer
Kreiter
Ferg Attorneva
Collady
Lore —Brandenberg & Brandenberg
Thomas Soreville Company
O Reilly
Joeve Willans
Downing & Tern
Jenkins Ve Wolligton Railway and
Bietric Company
Dowling & Berry
Douglas & Hoover
Jones
Dorsett
JC Pay
Barnar & Johnan
Gaskins
Washington
Alemnese AB
Webb
Finn Forrest
C A Douglas
George P Caver
Nodil Levans
Bureey
Lyon—Wiliam Henry Wytes
Ardoreen Jackson
Taredart
Open Court
Loné
Planiis
Wolt & Rosenberg
Turling
Palace Pila Kaitting Mill Company
Hutter Attorneys J Wingh P
Waheadle -Bluey & Woodard No
Og Potomac Dredg Iim Company
Columba National Land Dredg Pr Company
Aomer Hanlon & Olbert J Oh Viayden No 4
Stone Company
Rowsill Attorneys P Tamuert Bestow Pecitheinnon ‘ ” Sullivan Vs
Baschar Attorneye Eos Joes and
G Cshinn
Lipscomb
Rokes
Chace Anorneys Lo
Amlersy
Lambert
MrAlistor
Viamillan Cobert Yekes & Hamilton
Leor Tousiner
Torméton
Toll
Gittines & Chamberlin
Tiurstan & Bailinger
Dawkeasr Stoll
Gitelisage & Chamberlig
Turston & Bul Inge
Dumaon Vx Shaffer Attorneys
Gres J Lambert
Mgrnihar
Providence Hospital
Attorme & Joa Johnson
Gates Ard Nelson Witan
Cenrge
Hamilton
Commernapial Traction Company
Baker ‘Heel & Bogan
Russ Perry & Son
G PT
Thinl P
Baliinger
Thompson Sterrett Company
Neubeck
Mangan
Rex Dey & Son
Barra
Gn Ve
Aon
J LB Atkisson
Joe Fash
Smith Bankruptcy Court
Tsadlere Kahn
Justice
Lalleg
Vy Hyde Penson
Bdnand
Schneider
Asorthington
Donaldson J
Campbell and
F Vanderbeer
Mroustice Barnart
Taler AG Gamea
Clataugh
Charles Bo Church
Clurch
Joepl
Darlington
Darlington Ale
John Kh
Charles J
Bae Prato
Virginia
Lembert
Real Estate Transfers Across Multiple Blocks and Streets
A lengthy list of property transfers includes numerous parcels in Bloomingdale, Georgetown, and Northwest areas. Buyers include Bruce L Hernan Elias Wolfe John W Hudson Anaron W Lukes and others. various blocks and lots trade for amounts around $10 to $16 with several mentions of square numbers and letters.
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Chandler
Senator Burrows
Foraker
Bev
Mr Daniel
Virginia - 1
Mine Bureau
Barry and
Samuel D McAllister
Coast Artillery Station
Percy Chub
Eastern News
de. Sperry
Corresyon
Col. Symons
Wiel
Land and Water Auto
Iwo
Cross Isthmus
Costa Rica
Massachusetts
Acrkved
Perry + Davis
Mara
Court of Appeals
Gould Mo
Horn
Silters & Forret
Plumly
Lewis
Interstate Printing Company
Atta Tess
Gaaneburgh
Sullivan Et ml
rig—Parlugion
Sohon
Mann
Shea— Wethert
Frown
Richardenm
S Awarte & Strasberger-Jeffords & Hunter
Tinmas
Ye Winter
Mar Shall
Jenkins
Tribhs
Stewart Ead Memana & Collins
Uo3d
Precision Proctor Attorneys
Forreat & Wilebell
John Jo Pao
Ben mii Stodder
Irving Williamson
Willem MW Weaver
Charles Theainfin
Airorer
Wolf & Roerbersy
ORL
Maggie Allotv
Fitzabd
Carpenter
Sclitter Wood
Noal Poih Manufacturing Company
Willem Bowen
Attoryes
Waafee
House & Sullian
Eppellanney Va Northwesters
Loughran No Fund
American Natlong Bank
George C Sturgies Nets
Plantiffs
Berri & Vitor
Robert J Strong
Rufue E Andron
Eppellatt
Appert
L.A Bailey
Eolth Brookland
Rthel Swope
McKee
Bruce L
Hernan
Charles W
Elias Wolfe
Holmeador
Alexander Mainr
Mogmltem Wand Magaree
Anaron W Lukes
Sinth Street
Thomas A Dail
Harry O al- Durger
Fourth
Firth
Iliam
Kelir
Deniel KC Jackson
Beer
Sher Wood
Edwards Land and Building Company
Bartlett
Harper
Huron
Mary Henderson
John
Henderson
Meridian Hall
Dwucen Fira
Atresis
Daniel WO Donogue
Joseph Bo Scin
Hall
First
William
Msini
Jarksom Bog
Msivare Rad
MT Alki
Jary T Palmer Yo Jauisa F Krwin Partners
Schurtzen Pank
George P Horan
KOH Marea Foc
Strert Solthn Fst
Charles Weltzel
Amelia Weitzel
Harvard Street
Worthwest
Harvey Winfeld
Columbia
Don
Sanford
Irene O Henderson
Joe
Pacit Park—Hortle
Hollinelt
Mary Virgina Heliif
Whitehaven
Jacop Po Clark Co
William TL Malone
Sand O Wrest
Mardin
James Martin
George A Warth Tur Iva
ASO
Jacob J Willer
Thomas Boies
al Truetees
Francia
Blundon
Fannie
Buena Vista
James Horhats
Albert Whitworth
Plock & Bquarf
William Wisnéey
John FE Gul
Gertrude
Alfel Shan
HK Stein
Donghue
Nh Fowler
Daniel W
Odonghe Ystee
Ogina Tol
Joseph Tee
Grann
Pele
Johanna Fee
Samir
Por
Pat Origna Loi
Collmaia
Hpiguts Heey
Winfield
O Wale
Wilcox
Gerge Podane
Ara Aquilla
Alyer
Thomas Wrnter
Eouce Cena
Warren
Sim
Bale Warren
Jane L. Mexenze
Keng Ie Bergmann
Tharies
Hafar
Dola Loper
Weedon
Sinan Pope
Rob
Yoo
Padsworth
Marie Slomate
Bercy
Stason
Bera Hare
Bo Wlan
Harry Wardman
Tama Cstio
George HL
Whitm
John Fom
Wiliam
Gere Conden
Charles Hanan
Annie Rawlings
Kitten
Uke Ayer
Arilla
Fonimedicines Towel Maes
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