Sugar Trust Prosecution Plans Hinted By Treasury and Justice Officials
Officials signal no immediate action on sugar trust, noting White House aims to avoid spectacle. Attorney General Wickersham and Secretary MacVeagh discuss potential moves while Supreme Court review pending. Government aims for decisive yet careful steps, with Congress not yet required.
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Wicksham
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Sugar Trust
Bree
Wicker Am
Gaba
Justice
Wakeman Meets Treasury Chief Over High Tariff Appointments
The Port of New York yesterday visited the Treasury Department to confer with Secretary MacVeagh about the appointment of an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. Wakeman, acting as general secretary of the American Protective Tariff League, seeks a candidate favorable to higher duties. He claimed to reveal sugar trust frauds and criticized former officials, while declining to judge Reynolds and commenting on Gage.
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Treasury Department
Macveagh
the Treasury
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Wakeman
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New York Custom House
Wickeman
Department of Justice
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Sugar Trust
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Stranahan & Customs
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Oliver
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Plumpp
Willett
MacVragh
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Yale
Alvin H Sanders
Chicago
Reynolds
Parr
Thompson Insurgent Urges Golden Rule Stance in Senate
Special to The Washington Post from Minneapolis on November 17 reports U S Senator Thompson of North Dakota announcing his planned approach for the next Congress. He commits to support insurgent tariff measures, avoid vilification, and seek influence in committees while remaining quiet for the first year. He notes a consistent Democrat record and support for Parker and Bryan, even amid free silver disagreements.
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Minn
Congress
United States
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North Dakota
Washington
Senate
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Bryan
Free Silver Movement
Taft Leaves for Norfolk Dinner With Newspaper Men
President Taft and Mrs Taft embark for Norfolk to attend the Atlantic Deep Waterways convention. Seventy newspaper men and guests, including Mr and Mrs Andrew Carnegie, will join a citizens hosted feast with Virginia dishes and dances. The party sails on the Mayflower, with events from a parade to a cape Henry oyster roast and a 1130 speech on waterway needs.
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Taft
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Norfolk
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Virginia
Virginia Ghd
Cape Henry
Republican Naonal
Alvah H Martin
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Snyder Tanis Garthe
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White House Visitors and officials dialogue about fraud rewards
The report lists numerous U S officials and dignitaries visiting the White House and discusses Andersons bid for a reward as an informer or detector and seizer in sugar seizure cases. It covers alleged frauds in weigh scales and scale company practices amid Treasury and Congress actions.
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Anderson
Parr
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Congress
Seiser
Census Row Settlements and Judson Supremacy Hints
President settles census supervisor disputes over Morehead and Pittsburg yet hints at the likely selection of Frederick N. Judson for the Supreme Court. Secretary Knox and tariff commissioners meet as talks on diplomatic appointments continue with focus on Chinese mission and New Mexico governance.
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Solomon Lava
New Mexico
Vaegney
Hat
Joy Curry
AL Taw
48 Hour Free Time Rule Adopted by Railway Board
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Lana heads the majority committee whose report was adopted creating a uniform demurrage code for intrastate and interstate transport. The minority urged 72 hours on heavier loads, but their proposal failed two to one. President Taft hosted a White House reception for the 8 delegates.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Oalo
William F Shea
Virginia
John A Webb
Mississip
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White House
Taft
Near Blows Over Mail Weighing Dispute in New Haven
New Haven postal officials and railroad workers clashed over weighing mail bags. A Washington Post report notes a Postal Department order requiring the railway to stop weighing mail. Railway clerks and post office staff tussled as bags were moved, with federal workers prevailing until a conference in Washington resolves the issue.
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Washington Post
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Postofice Department
Washington
Uncle Sam
Naval program expansion urged by Secretary Meyer
Secretary Meyer plans to seek Congress for a fast repair ship as part of a new naval program next year. If denied, he will push for salvaging torpedo boat destroyers. The plan adds to two 28,000 ton dreadnoughts while further recommendations were blocked by the Freefronts action cutting navy estimates.
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Congress
Navy
Taft Congratulates Shah on Persian Constitutional Opening
President Taft telegram to Shah Mohammed Ali Mirza Teheran conveys congratulations on the opening of Persia's constitutional parliament. Wishes for welfare and peace in the new order. Fire wrecks Norfolk and Western passenger station at Stanley Virginia. Fire believed to start from overheated stove. contents and freight tickets destroyed.
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Ali Mirza
Teheran
Warblagtes Pont Liiray
Norfolkan Western Railway
Stanley
Pee County
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Postmaster resignation and local protest over candidate
Citizens in the Territory protest the selection of a non resident for postmaster amid health related resignations. The narrative notes news about hotel luncheon guests and a conference between editors and Red Cross workers. The president plans a 4 pm departure from the navy yard aboard the Mayflower down the river toward Norfolk.
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Taft to Attend Mass at Cathlone Church
President Taft will attend a Thanksgiving day service at Cathone Church in Tahe scene of a portable battery event. Vice President Sherman and other dignitaries including Supreme Court members and senators are expected to join Cardinal Gibbons for the Sokumu hign mess 15. Invitations have gone to prominent figures, with a luncheon to follow.
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