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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1909
Page
50
Officials and Attorney General Wickersham discuss sugar trust prosecutions with plans to act only if Supreme Court approves. Treasury and Justice departments coordinate quietly while Congress delays any decisive move. The administration signals restraint and strategic timing amid legal uncertainties and possible conspiracy charges.
The Port of New York official, Wakeman, met with Secretary MacVeagh at the Treasury to discuss appointing an Assistant Secretary sympathetic to higher tariffs. He claimed credit for revealing sugar trust frauds and suggested Cross’s removal to Buffalo. Wakeman withheld judgment on Reynolds and praised Gage’s handling, claiming new charges could be examined by the justice department.
Special to The Washington Post from Minneapolis on November 17 reports United States Senator Thompson of North Dakota plans to side with insurgents on tariff legislation and other matters. He says he will be silent in the Senate for the first year, avoid vilification, follow the Golden Rule, and influence legislation from committees before taking the floor when needed. He notes he has been a consistent Democrat who supported Parker and Bryan, though not aligned with the free silver movement.
President Taft and Mrs Taft depart Washington for Norfolk to attend the Atlantic deepwaterways convention. Seventy newspaper men and other guests, including Mr and Mrs Andrew Carnegie, will be hosted by Norfolk citizens with a grand feast featuring Virginia game and regional fare. The schedule includes receptions, a parade, a 1130 speech on waterways needs, oyster roasts at Cape Henry, and a harbor dress parade before returning to Washington.
A trove of names from government officials and lawmakers appears alongside discussion of reward law flaws. Lawyers for Anderson push for an informer or detector share, with estimates from 5 000 to 300 000 dollars depending on status. Separate note: Fairbanks Scale Company disputes over who audits scales and accusations of trust collusion with customs weighers.
The article reports resolving census supervisor disputes with Morehead and Pittburg factions, naming Joyce and Willett for positions. It notes White House approval for Frederick N. Judson as a likely Supreme Court nominee and outlines tariff commission introductions including Reynolds and Sanders as well as diplomatic appointment discussions.
The National Association of Railway Commissioners approved a uniform demurrage code for intrastate and interstate transport. A minority push for 72 hours on cars over 6000 pounds failed, and the 48 hour rule prevailed. President Taft hosted a reception for the commission members at the White House.
Postal officials prevent weighing of mail bags by New Haven railroad workers amid a clash at the station. A Washington Post note says the Post Office Department ordered the railway to stop weighing mail. Clerks wrestled bags from crews and kept them off scales as talks are set in Washington.
Secretary Meyer seeks Congress approval for a fast repair ship as part of a naval program for next year. If not approved, he threatens action to salvage torpedo boat destroyers and will add two 28 000 ton dreadnoughts. The Freefronts cut navy estimates, removing other new work recommendations.
President Taft telegrammed Shah Mohammed Ali Mirza of Tehran offering congratulations on the constitutional parliament opening. The American people wish welfare and peace for Persia under the new order.
Citizens challenge a potential postmaster selection, arguing the candidate Lawshe is not a New Mexico citizen and urging a local appointee. The piece notes health issues and describes engagements with Lowell, Boardman, and a luncheon. The President plans a Norfolk departure, escort by Capt Butt, and a Mayflower river voyage.
Taft will attend a Thanksgiving Day service at a Catholic church in Pallinertown. Bishop Cardinal Gibbons will preside with dignitaries including Supreme Court members, senators, and representatives in attendance. Invitations have gone out via Rev William T. Russell rector and feature a luncheon following the service.
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