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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1909
Page
40
The piece argues for speedier uniform laws on interstate employment and federal coverage of trade injuries, backing automatic compensation over court battles. It criticizes Congress and political manipulation by parties, urges worker political action, and highlights leaders like Gompers criticizing labor policy and urging solidarity and practical advocacy.
Nominations for the Fiji trade board closed with 21 names listed for the board. Candidates include J Lows Willige, Thomas Wo Sidwell, A Jocrasynins JL Rudolph and others. a committee on membership is to press for the chairman and director selections.
Father Villaragga leaves for Bogota to support South American missions after finishing studies and ordination. He served four months at St Stys 4 Church and completed his tenure at St Andrews. He was theology student and lay ordained at Wood tech, now assigned to his new parish in Bogota.
At a meeting in the Howard Park Citizens Association hall last night a resolution was passed endorsing Theodore W. Noyes for postmaster of Washington. The vacancy was created by the death of B. F. Larner.
Taft returns to Washington from a two hour swing through the country and will be met at Union Station by his cabinet for a formal welcome. A cabinet conference at the Department of Justice revived the McKinley era custom and set plans for a prompt reception, with Knox Dixon Wilson Ballinger and others present. The meeting focused on routine matters and did not reveal any major decisions, though discussions touched on the Glavis charges and Pinchot controversy.
Residents near Twenty-fifth and H streets NW heard a scream last night as Ada Gollan was found on Hi street with a fractured nose. Police arrested her husband William Gollan on a charge of assault after officials said he attacked her in front of their home. The inquiry noted the suspect’s jealousy as a possible motive.
The Weather Bureau report notes a moderate Sunday night disturbance fading, unsettled western and central regions, and rain in New England and the middle Atlantic. A high pressure ridge sits west of the Rockies while a cold front cools the east. warmer in the central valley and upper Lake region with variable winds along coasts. Tuesday brings showers in the New England area, with improving but unsettled conditions into midweek across the Atlantic states and Gulf coast regions.
Miss Elizabeth S Colton of Easthampton Mass will speak at 11 a.m. tomorrow before the Washington Club in the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church on In the Footsteps of Buddha and The Religions of India. An Orientalist of high rank, Colton has lectured in Berlin Paris and Epston. Women welcome.
Frank Edinger, 42, was arrested by Policeman Passeno in Rockville yesterday on a charge of violating the game law for hunting in prohibited marshes. Roy Fleet, 2, of Washington was fined 425 by Justice Small for hunting without a license as game wardens intensify patrols. no nonresident hunter has paid the $15 license fee in the county.
Richard J. Lamb department commander of the District of Columbia Spanish War Veterans announced he will resign at the District council of administration meeting tomorrow evening in the Office of John Lewis Smith at 458 Louisiana Avenue. Lamb cites pressure of private business as the reason. The council will select a successor, with senior vice commander G. Mawson said to be the majority choice.
Roosevelt Garrison severed its ties with the Army and Navy Union transferring most members to the new Army and Navy Veterans Club. The charter records and books were sent to the adjutant general in New York, along with resignations of remaining members. The new club elected officers and initiated several members, planning weekly meetings at AR Hall.
Northeast Washington Citizens' Association votes to form a five member committee to canvass civic groups across the District and secure endorsements for reclaiming the Anacostia flats. They urge signatures from officers and members to press Congress for funding and quicker relief to remediate insanitary riverfront conditions.
Takoma Park officials approve an ordinance funding twenty meters at 100 cash and 160 as three bonds to mature over three years. Meters to be installed immediately, rental set at 7 dollars annually per taker, minimums and per hundred cubic foot charges specified. Outside fixtures ban between 7 pm and dawn, penalties for damage. Effective January 1, 1910. LR Grabill reports installation progress for the Miration plant and a monthly treasury balance with receipts 3799 and disbursements 1418.
Acting Secretary Hilles reports limited worry over the decline in sale value of government bonds note that Panama 2 per cent bonds trade near par 997 8. He rejects reports of below par sales since 1879 and says no steps to bolster market or new 3 per cent issues are planned. Treasury holds about 53 million in 2 per cent bonds including Panama and U S canals bonds. other 2 per cents back deposits or circulation. Also lists model baking plant firms at Pure Food show in Convention Hall.
Drawings for a proposed six cent Washington nickel were prepared by Philadelphia mint engravers. A Treasury examiner said they had not been submitted to the department and would require Secretary MacVeagh’s approval, who might oppose placing a citizen’s portrait on a coin. The idea may be shelved, though a few nickels could be issued as a spectre number. Washington reportedly opposed such a coin in his lifetime.
About 1 500 laymen from fourteen denominations prepared for a missionary convention opening nextThursday and running through Sunday. registration nears 26 hours left with over 1 100 names listed, pastors and church leaders from MCA building headquarters arranging extra assistants. Luncheon at the Commercial Club discussed last minute plans with G W I Swartzell Henry B I Macfarland WB Robison A B Stine M Ful ton H Y Trasterling WA Hillabidle ES La Fetra and others present.
The Chewy Chase Hunt Club postponed yesterday’s fox hunt because the ground was too dry for the hounds to follow a scent. Classified ads in The Post offer free advertising space with no charge for the advert.
A three hour Central Labor Union session over ruling Sam De Nedrey as a delegate drew protests from the Typographical Union. De Nedrey, Carpenters Local No 1% appointee, was seated by a 5 to 18 vote despite AFL Secretary Morrison’s protest that the central body erred in electing him. Protests from De Nedrey faction followed.
A Mexican cartoonist, Carlo di Fernara, convicted of criminal libel against Rafael Reyes Es ombele, editor of El Imparcial in Mexico City, was sentenced today to one year in prison. The libel related to a recent book on Mexico that harshly criticized President Dias and his administration.
The court building, condemned and vacated, is slated for temporary repairs and a year of observation. Afterward, new foundations will be laid. occupants may resume duties during this period. Navy 8-A board of survey oversaw the plan and budget.
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