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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1907
Page
4
In Ohio a contested bid for house office intensifies as figures like James W Cassidy of Cleveland weigh in. The Buckeye scene features advocacy for Postmaster Joseph McElroy of Pomerny, and the resignation of United States District Attorney Howe Resigns New Origins La Now 2.
Three aides to the President were named. Capt R Van Horn from the Seventeenth United States Infantry, noted for Cuban campaign service and praised by Gen Wood in the Philippines. Lieut Thomas Holcomb Jr of Delaware, top rifle shot from the Marine Corps. Capt Sherwood A Cheney of the General Staff, now at the War College. The posts fill vacancies created by last year’s retirements of Capt Sheridan MacArthur and Harding.
A Rawkinston dispatch reports that federal officeholders are not required to refuse Roosevelt delegates. Instructiones or orders to avoid political activity were discussed, with officials told they may attend the national convention if not instructed for the President. No final orders were issued, and some administration figures deny paper directives exist.
A damaged report claims Chinese authorities warned foreign missions that deceitful proselytizing would be punished. It alleges officials urged locals to expose and ostracize missionaries spreading false statements about mission work to foreign residents in China.
A forged Washington Post dispatch reports Pennsylvania Referendum party leader Clarence Tieres urging Gov Hughes to close Wall Street. The piece cites Tieres goals to slow speculation and bolster confidence amid a looming Denver convention effort and Taggart's looming retirement from the national chair.
Capt Hagood gathers data as infantry officers criticize the measure for not sufficiently addressing pay, favor broader readjustment. The agitation, reportedly backed by officers and presidents, cites supportive letters from Gen Barry and regimental commanders while asserting unknown sentiments in other regiments, especially in the Philippines.
Annapolis Md Nov 28 The court martial that dismissed about nine dozen midshipmen over the Ferrus incident tied to the Branch Merriwether affair may be reopened by the Court of Claims. George Hinun Wann of New York and Washington, who defended several midshipmen, will lead the suit, aided by George H Vichin of Chicago. Melwin remains a minor and his attorneys plan to appoint a legal guardian to act for him. If the court sustains the contention, it could revive a long series of dismissals of midshipmen and affect salaries for the last two years. Meanwhile three American warships, the USS Galveston and USS Chattanooga, are in Nagasaki with the Yakuon Admiral Hemphila as flagship. The Rest bow and elite ships are returning to the Pacific from Vladivostok.
An aged document records army orders detailing various officers, appointments, and examinations. It lists Capt Clyde Hunt, Lt Col J Lat, and other officers, noting duties from November 1807 to January 1908, plus references to medical staff, ordnance, and engineering assignments and planned road and street projects.
Reporters describe Porto Rico executive’s White House meeting as clarifying charges while critics allege influence from school officials and missionaries. The piece notes influential letters shaping opinion and predicts the official will exit the controversy with favorable reception.
Large scale gold import movement reported with Bank of France engagements totaling about 81.5 million dollars. French banks Lazard, Mayer, Bach Zeilehelner and Co and others assisted, premium on currency high, transfers to interior states underway. Italian markets shaken as Udine Stroll Bank fails and U.S. business slowdown prompts consular notices.
New Books Received include works by Edward A. Ross on crime and society, Charles H. Cuffin on American painting, Edwin J. Houston on volcanoes and earthquakes, and several volumes on history, travel, and literature. The catalog lists titles from Caldwell and Co and Munro, with age-appropriate children's books and illustrated guides.
The funeral of Brig Gen George E Panil followed a sudden death on Wednesday night. Services were at Dr HT Stahnson’s home then at St Pauls Moravian Church with Bishop Randthaler officiating. The body lay in state with Forsyth Riflemen guarding, then escorted to the train to Washington DC. Interment at Arlington Cemetery with military honors tomorrow at noon, met by two military escorts.
Fort Gaines to be garrisoned anew by Federal troops as War Department forms coast artillery units. Fort Morgan artillerymen increased by a full company. Maj Stone named district commander for Forts Morgan and others. Navy steamer Get Meage reaches Sandy Hook in fog, others sailing to Norfolk and North River, New York.
In the Central American peace talks delays arise as a minority faction disagrees with the majority on treaty basis. A three-member committee is to draft a final proposal after days of debate, with Costa Rican delegates showing interest in regional rail linkage and Panamanian progress.
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