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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1908
Page
43
A fragmented report notes William E Chandler of New Hampshire writing to Senator Burrows, chair of the Subcommittee on Prisons and Eltons, urging a publicity bill tied to penalties for crime and state election crimes. It discusses campaign funding, donor temptations, and bipartisan interest while detailing party positions and potential support.
The measure would authorize a mining bureau to investigate subject waters and oversee methods, with the commissioner empowered to direct investigations and develop mining policies. It outlines bureau duties, potential treatment and power concerns, and directs department actions to inform recommendations.
A garbled ad text extols Hood's Sarsaparilla to restore appetite and vitality. It claims the product strengthens the stomach, aids digestion, and makes eating enjoyable again, urging readers to try it as the best remedy for loss of appetite.
Michigan Senator Burrows, named temporary chairman of the Republican national convention, met with President Witte House officials in Washington. Burrows said no discussion of the chairmanship or speech occurred, though he plans a keynote address at Chicago and will visit the White House again to outline his aims.
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. They favor Franklin Park for Barry and Naval Observatory Grounds for Jones. Full commission members will reconvene to scan and report.
The measure calls for a nine member Senate and nine member House study group to examine financial laws. Discussions in the Senate with Mr Aldrich suggest a final agreement on currency recommendations by a joint committee. The plan includes investigating banking methods and proposing temporary emissions during recess, with a government commission to report to Congress at the earliest opportunity.
Lieutenant Allister of the Thirty first Army Corps has vanished from the Presidio area since last night. He was stationed here about three years and left his wife, Pelle, at home. Friends report he showed signs of temporary insanity and has not been heard from since January.
The Senate adopted the conference report on the District child labor bill without a dissenting vote. The measure, with amendments, sets age limits, work hours, and certificate requirements, and allows the judge of the Juvenile Court to issue permits for certain sixteen and under workers under supervision.
Signor Paolo Tuccimet of Rome reports to the Italian government on a proposed twelve mile ship canal from the river Tiber mouth at Sta Vecchia to connect Rome with the sea. The project would create a direct ocean port for Rome, potentially boosting travel and commerce. Tuccimet plans to tour major U.S. and Canadian cities to Sound American interest and support.
A compilation of officer assignments and transfers covering 1908 1909. Includes promotions to paymaster clerks and master clerks, new commands for naval yards and stations, and expected reporting dates for captains and lieutenants. Notable entries include duty moves for officers to Newport Fort Oglethorpe Hot Springs and the Coast Artillery Corps. The document records leave approvals and retirements effective dates.
The U S Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a decree in the Percy Summer Club v Astel dispute, dating to 1960, confirming the public right to fish in ponds except for a ten acre area. The case involved North Pond and land purchased by the Percy Summer Club, a New York and Washington group, who tried to exclude the public, but state courts ruled for public access.
Eastern producers concluded their testimony before the special House committee probing wood pulp and print paper issues. Western manufacturers planned to testify today as the panel continues hearings. Witnesses highlighted rising production costs and a drop in paper prices in recent days.
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, the parent ship of the torpedo boats on the Atlantic coast.
Bishop Joseph A Sperry speaks to thirty graduates at Sibley Hospital Rust Hall North Capitol Street NW urging selflessness as Deas conesses and nurses of Mount Vernon Iowa to pursue good works. Dr C W Gallagher concludes with remarks, grads wear white gowns and receive a silver vase and salver.
President Roosevelt plans to sign the public buildings bill only after a careful examination shows every dollar is for legitimate purposes Secretary Cor Tyou has sent the measure to the supervising architect Taylor for review while Treasury officials confirm that funds are adequate for ongoing inspections The administration weighs the post office subsidy and related matters as Congress prepares to act and the President continues to lobby Congress and key members for favorable action.
Col Thomas W Symons, veteran engineer, poised for appointment as Chief of Spencer’s Army Corps of Engineers work on the Barge Canal. Born in Keeseville New York, educated at public schools and United States Military Academy, served on surveys in the West and led Mississippi improvements. He directed public buildings and grounds and advised the President, helping plan the canal project later approved for 210 million dollars.
An executive order tightens interstate commerce oversight by requiring carriers to publish inland rates for export and import traffic between U S points and foreign points not adjacent. Tariffs must clearly state inland rates when presenting combined export and import costs. Carriers must file compliant tariffs with the Interstate Commerce Commission by July 1, 1908, and cancel nonconforming tariffs.
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 extorted 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.
Maj Merritt W Ireland was detailed yesterday to represent the medical department of the army at the American Medical Association meeting to be held in Chicago in June.
The House Republican conference voted 75 to 63 against further consideration of anti injunction legislation. Speaker Cannon attacked Samuel Gomper and President Roosevelt’s agenda. The conference adjourned sine die after three hours, deeming the issue dead for the session and signaling likely early adjournment.
James C Hall Oak urges passage of federal safeguards to protect depositors and correspondents. He cites the Allegheny Bank failure in Pittsburgh and the Enterprise National Bank as reasons for urgent action by President Roosevelt and Congress to ensure every dollar in major banks remains safe in New York Chicago and St Louis. He supports the Cocks bill and the Avreich bill to shield national banks from depositor losses.
A testimonial describes breakdown from overwork and worry affecting the nervous system and body. Dr Miles' Nervine is claimed to restore nervous energy and rebuild the system. A Lititz Pennsylvania woman allegedly recovered after using Nervine, with a note about the first bottle failing to benefit.
The National University Law School Debating Society holds its final debate for 1907 1908 at the law building on Thirteenth Street near New York Avenue. The motion asks whether Sherman antitrust law should exclude labor unions from operation. Affirmative speakers are Tarbot Gundy and Clabaugh. Negative speakers are Hurley Campbell and Strimmer. Judges include Hamlin Gompers and Carual.
A Washington visitor cites a New York businessman forced to pay 3 percent to use his own deposited funds. He describes bank stringency, loans limited to partial access, and commissions, urging stronger state and national banking laws to curb such practices and protect honest enterprise.
Charles F Hilden, former sailor, claims a new automobile can operate on land and water. The craft, called the acto arumbie, uses two turbine engines and twelve propeller blades to move across San Francisco Bay and inland waters. Tests have been conducted at Lake Merritt Golden Gate Park Sprackels Lake and Harbor View with reported high speeds on both land and water.
The cruiser Albany hosts high commissioners from the United States and Mexico to a Central American court of Justice. Dr Madrz and Dr Baranara represent respective delegations. They head for Cartago Costa Rica to attend the peace conference. No landing at Puntarenas due to yellow fever risk.
Boston scene May 21 A contested will hinges on the authenticity of a new bill and two radicals claiming a $1000 to the President. If genuine the entire estate of eccentric reclusive Penjamin Hedley, found dead in Somersee last December, passes to English relatives aside from the small bequest. Names appear in a list of travelers and ships tied to the case.
Dense OCR of court items lists numerous cases, parties, and attorneys across Circuit Courts No 1 and No 2, with names such as Clabaugh, Wolf & Rosenberg, and Meyer. Entries include restraining orders, probate actions, bankruptcies, and jury outcomes, with dates ranging to May and June 1908.
Real estate transfers list numerous lot sales across multiple neighborhoods including Bloodwingdale, Georgia Avenue Southeast, Sixth Street Northwest, and Columbia Heights. Participants include Elith Swope McKee, Bruce L Hernan, Fannie Kerrington, Elias Wolfe, and John W Hudson among others, with various block and lot identifiers and prices noted in many entries.
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