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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1907
Page
26
Report on a new auto rifle torpedo and self propelled naval weaponry by Commander Davin. Describes a high tensile steel shell launcher with 40 feet per second muzzle velocity and explosive payload. Also notes Roosevelt letter recalling jokes about money inscriptions and Free Silver campaign appeals.
The article outlines a proposal backed by supporters including Roosevelt and Meyer to establish savings banks under the Post Office Department to curb money hoarding and tighten money supply. It argues that postal savings banks could compete with private banks and help mobilize funds, with opposition wary of government reach.
A fragmentary report outlines inquiries into a Rivers matter involving multiple individuals and groups. The contested issue centers on approval processes and potential involvement of Corrs and Nutone Rivers, with further references to Rigen and Miron.
A garbled report outlines a committee discussion on Continental Oil Company and others seeking regulatory changes. It notes aims to protect investments and mentions key figures and mechanisms, with no clear conclusion or dates.
The president welcomed college students and delegates to a conference on Colored Children and school issues. Lloyd Griscom, the U S ambassador to Italy, called at the White House and planned to sail to Cuba this Saturday.
Boston November 13 Henry Mitchell a coin expert says Saint Gaudens wanted a Grecian style coin with rough edges but modern minting demanded a smoother surface. He notes Roosevelt endorsed simplification and that the president published a letter defending the omission of the motto in the ten and twenty dollar gold pieces to keep the design simple and clear.
Theodore Roosevelt discusses the phrase In God We Trust on coinage, arguing it should not be used in a manner that cheapens the symbol. He notes no legal warrant for the inscription and explains future actions depend on congressional direction while preserving reverence and piety in national use. He confirms the 25 year design change rule and asserts no appeal from the Mint director’s decision.
Delegates gather in Washington for the Central American Peace Conference with President present. Costa Rica’s Andres Anderson chosen as permanent president candidate, Salvadore Rodylmupz from El Salvador and J Mo Madwuz of Nicaragua named as permanent secretary. Officials from Honduras Guatemala and other nations attend as the preparatory sessions set rules and officer selections.
A Pennsylvania test run achieved 99.4 miles per hour on a 20 mile stretch, beating an electric engine by 20 mph. The lighter electric unit managed 45.4 mph in another test, with experts predicting future speeds near 100 mph. The trials used a device measuring speed and impact force on the rails.
Cherokees Wyckliffe and Thomas Charles will surrender in Tahlequah after the statehood proclamation marking a major feature of the celebration. They face charges after deputy marshal killings and have negotiated with Cherokee County officials. bonds and release terms are planned with no Jal capital transfer.
The sale of the late MP Robinsan of Washington at library and reading rooms drew strong bidding. A full set of the New England Historial and Genealogical Register 164 sold for 25 dollars and Cotton Mather’s Wagesalia Cheists Americana went for a high price. The Jackson Epoch brought 0 and a Ditain Bibliographical Decameron fetched 469 dollars. A Turrows reprint of the Jecuit Relations sold for a mid range amount.
The Episcopal convention of the Diocese of New York debated removing In God We Trust from new gold coins. Rey De WM Grosvenor of the Church of the Incarnation led a long resolution protesting the removal and urging the Treasury to restore the legend. After lengthy debate with motions to table and postpone, Grosvenor’s resolution passed by a narrow 23 vote margin amid applause from galleries and floor.
The Interstate Commerce Commission hears a complaint by the Oregon and Washington Lumber Manufacturers Association and allied Northern groups accusing Union Pacific Western Pacific and Northwestern railroads of conspiring to fix and raise rates on forest products from Pacific Northwest origins to Eastern destinations. The filing contends persistent rate suppression harms competition and could ruin Pacific Northwest lumber interests, citing capital stock, property values, and debt as excessive. California forest lands additions and public land sales updates noted, including a 614 027 dollar land sale and 4247 acre withdrawal in Humboldt Tehama and Trinity counties with Eureka and Redding districts involved.
Prof. Charles J. Bullock of Harvard argues against a federal inheritance tax as a remedy for wealth concentration. He urges reform of corporation laws and stronger anti conspiracy and theft standards, preferring state level inheritance taxes and new revenue from beer and tobacco taxes. He notes Parker Willis favors a federal tax on corporations and a broader federal revenue base, including regulated consumer tax shifts and interstate corporate taxation.
Paris hopes to honor Secretary Taft during his Paris stop on the way home from the Far East. A dinner by President Fallieres is likely as part of the program. Arrival on December 15 is uncertain and plans may shift with Taft’s itinerary. Emperor William’s Berlin visit now canceled. Taft may visit Windsor Castle instead. Ambassador Tower in Paris expects Taft to accept a Berlin invitation arranged through Charlemagne Tower.
Harman Amerling, one of the defense attorneys for Guiteau, the assassin of President Garfield, has died at his Germantown home at age seventy one. Born in Baltimore, he trained in Blairsville Indiana and practiced law in Illinois and Philadelphia for decades. He argued that Guiteau was sane and that hanging the murderer was unnecessary.
Prof Robert Koch is awarded the title of excellency by Emperor William for his work on African sleeping sickness. He reports on field investigations in the Victoria Nile region, noting relapse rates and the parasite blood source. He cites about 8 percent mortality with Anatoxy and calls for crocodile eye bounties to aid vector control.
Rudolph Lemieux arrives in Yokohama aboard the Empreau of China to discuss Canadian immigration matters with Japan. Tokyo signals no expected change to its migration control plans despite the minister’s visit. Ottawa reports final settlement of Japanese riot damage claims in Vancouver with most awards at sixty percent.
The Emperor joins top officials to observe large scale maneuvers across a thirty five mile stretch along the Kinu River near Miko. Gen Prince Fushima leads one force with Gen Vis count Kamamura commanding the other as Gen John J Pershing watches the proceedings.
New York reports serious trouble in China upon the death of the Empress Dowager. Seraphin Wolmatta, imperial railway chief engineer, predicts Armageddon as unrest spreads. He notes strong antipathy to continuing Manchu dynasty and cites Yuan Shikai as potential political solution after the Dowager’s death.
Furla Nova Walter Wellman led the Wellman Arctic expedition crew to New York from Cherbourg aboard the Majestic. Upon arrival he will meet supporters and decide next year’s programme. The Arctic airship car and machinery arrived here from Norway in excellent condition.
The Chamber of Deputies rejected a socialist resolution demanding full internationalization of Franco Spanish action in Morocco and condemning the Casablanca bombardment. The chamber passed a confidence vote 400 to 0, pledging to respect French rights in Morocco and maintain engagements with other powers.
Destructive voyage scene reports Ville de Tarragone and Susanne colliding in roadstead near Havre France. Ville de Tarragone sank within five minutes, crew saved. Virginie from New Orleans, sailing via Bordeaux, struck breakwater during gale but not badly damaged.
Baton Rouge Louisiana Novi the Brete senate today passed a bill prohibiting foreign corporations from filing or transferring cases to federal courts. The measure faced only one dissenting vote and marks the first concrete reform proposed for the extra session with disbarment from the state as consequence.
Navy reform commission recommended a total appropriation of 2 billion for the navy including funds for three battleships of 15,000 tons each, three torpedo boat destroyers, or submarine boats, twenty four torpedo boats and several service ships and fortification repairs.
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