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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1909
Page
20
The Department of Justice and Treasury team up in a broad fraud inquiry linked to sugar industry dealings. Officials pledge thorough cleaning, with Secretary MacVeagh backing a complete reform effort as investigations press forward and a $750,000 sugar settlement draws scrutiny.
Collector Loeb announces ongoing probe into customs fraud with full backing of President, Secretary MacVeagh, and Treasury officials. He vows to push reforms, reassigns appraisers, and tighten oversight to root out corruption, while noting similar probes may spread to other ports.
The War Department outlines river and harbor estimates totaling 27,098,007 with 99,000,900 for continuing contracts. Gen Bia r calls for expanding the corps of engineers from 13 to at least 48 officers, while Gen Miytwhall notes only 4% of 183 officers are on chief engineer duty. Proposals include a new noncommissioned officer grade and a plan to fund extensive projects from Potomac to New England channels, harbor works, and fortifications across multiple states.
Army of Engineers submitted to the Secretary of War a report on the Anacostia reclamation and Potomac River improvements for Washington water supply and transport. The Anacostia project shows a 20 foot low water channel, 80 foot wide dredged reach, riprap walls, and a projected total cost near 9.8 million with additional funds requested for related public works and memorials.
Gen Ainsworth disclosed the names of fourteen officers chosen by a general board to fill vacancies on the general staff for the coming year. The list includes officers from the Medical, cavalry, artillery, and infantry branches with ranks from Captain to Major and various regiments named.
Movements of naval vessels are hinted arriving from New York to Charlton and San Francisca, with routes from Panama and Boston to Hampton Roads. The hospital ship Solace has been offered for service and is readied for sea, to be assigned to duty once placed in service.
Reports from face Mass dated May 12 reveal North Dakota as one of the largest ships, sharing status with Delaware and Neptune. The vessel can steam 9 000 knots without refueling at 12 knots, 4 000 at 18 knots, and 3 000 at 212 knots maximum, enabled by turbine engines with lower coal consumption than reciprocating types.
Major General John F Weston, longtime commander of the Department of California, will retire after 48 years in the U S Army. He enlisted at 16 during the Civil War, earned a Medal of Honor for bravery, served under Custer, and held key commissary positions before commanding in the Philippines. He has led the California department for four years.
Rear Admiral Eugene H Leutze, commandant of the Washington navy yard, will retire November 16 due to age. He will remain in command for the present until a successor is chosen. Captain Joseph B Murdock, commandant at New York Navy Yard, was examined by a board for potential promotion to rear admiral, with a possible move to that rank on November 20 if the board requirements are met.
A miniature battleship model on display in the Navy Department corridor attracts naval officers and visitors. The vessel features a slate gay warrant and a new unitary mast design, marking the first of its kind to be exhibited.
The document records military personnel changes including Maj Charles Battua Seventh Infantry and Capt Darsey Cullen Second Cavalry, noting leaves of absence, retirements, medical corpa assignments, and transfers to posts such as the Presidio of San Francisco and other Forts. It outlines expiration of absence terms and reporting instructions for reassignment.
The document lists assignments for naval personnel including Commander A Gleavex, Lieutenant Comar Thompson, Midshipman DHC Slat, and others. It mentions the United States Pacific Fleet, the Chastexton area, and various duty postings as of a dated November 3307, with clerks and engineers named.
A fragmented account notes Samuel Bopelis announcing a Republican bid for Congress in Tennessee. It quotes W. Brownlow and Col. Betts on pressure from National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers officials, including Wausearth and Lanaia, amid withdrawal talks and pressure to sustain support.
The Tribuna reports negotiations between the American government and the Rudint family, heirs of the late former prime minister, over a site for the American embassy. The current offices are being enlarged and repaired, potentially making a future residence for the ambassador-designate.
Photography reshaped journalism, science, and mass culture, linking global communities through instant images. It fueled amateur and commercial markets, transformed warfare and theater, and spurred both authentic documentation and clever fakes in a sprawling, erasable panorama of the early 20th century.
The article describes federal agricultural efforts to modernize Southern farming through demonstrations, seed, and machinery. It notes a large delegation of Department of Agriculture staff, led by Dr. A Knapp, operating experimental farms across states to show farmers how two horse drawn equipment and modern methods can boost yields. It also recounts a debate over funding, with President Brown urging ships savings redirected to farms, while Secretary Wilson defends ongoing federal investments.
Digestive aid promises complete relief from indigestion and sour stomach. Claims Diapepsin digests all food, prevents gas, belching, heartburn, and headaches, and cures worst cases of dyspepsia with regular use from a pharmacist.
The article highlights a record corn crop in the South and notes nationwide campaigns extending coast to coast. California advances in orange fruit handling enable eastward shipments, while New York experiments include a potato grower who boosted yield to 250 bushels per acre after using new seed and improved methods.
Secretary Ballinger withdrew over 800 acres of land across Montana Idaho Colorado Washington New Mexico and Wyoming from disposition to conserve waters and power rights. The areas include Red Rock Creek in Montana Clark Fork in Montana Gunnison River and tributaries in Colorado and New Mexico Elk River in Washington Judith River in Montana and Green River tributaries in Wyoming. The lands remain in public domain awaiting congressional action on future disposition and terms.
Report outlines Pinchot’s continued role while Ballinger faces pressure. Sources say Taft administration fears Pinchot’s removal could trigger West support loss and martyr status for Pinchot. Ballinger remains reluctant to resign, and leaders stress President’s firm stance on Ballinger. Also notes Castro leaving for Madrid en route to Malaga.
A garbled testimonial clergying endorsement of Yashe Tohng Medicine as immediate relief for colds throat and protracted trouble. The letter claims cures for throat consumption fears, praises Father Volins Afediuinie and Johns Medicine, and warns against patent medicines while asserting 48 percent success and temporary effects. The text is disjointed and reads as a testimonial note from a group, with uncertain names and dubious claims.
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