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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1909
Page
18
Harmless preparation claims to digest food and end sour stomach, belching, and heartburn within minutes. Advertises Mapes Diapepsin as a cure for dyspepsia and indigestion, urging readers to ask a pharmacist for a sample and noting broad efficacy across stomach disturbances.
President Taft and aides held a three hour session on proposed amendments to the Interstate Commerce Act. He supports an 11 member Interstate commerce court, six day stay limit, and new powers for the commission to hear complaints, suspend rules, and curb undue burdens. Also discussed are rail pool proposals, Panama Canal timing, and a looming butter and oleomargarine tariff fight.
A Rural District Chamber of Commerce Hall meeting of the Retail Jewelery Association of the District heard three speakers urge advancement and cooperation among dealers. Two percent of the newly organized body attended, with A Kabo A O Hutterly and A Donbet speaking before the Soviets. Five applicants were admitted unanimously, ten more named for later votes.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous political names and locations including references to November tasks, various state and city names, and several roles such as representatives and committee members. The text is severely corrupted with misspellings and broken phrases, obscuring clear context or event.
James L. Davenport, first deputy commissioner of pensions, was appointed to succeed Vespasian Warner. Davenport, a veteran of the Civil War era, had been practically running the bureau during Warner’s absence and stated no major policy changes are anticipated. He is a Republican with a long career in the Pension Bureau dating back to 1881.
Weather map reports indicate a cold front and storm moving from the North Pacific coast into the Midwest and Atlantic states, bringing rain, wind, and warmer temperatures in some areas while cooler air dominates the Great Lakes and southern regions. Several disturbances may trigger unsettled weather by Friday with moderate winds along coasts and variable temperatures across the lower Mississippi Valley to the Northeast.
Promoters negotiate for steamers to ply the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay from Tidewater Virginia to Norfolk with daily service to New York. Plans aim to connect Washington and Alexandria with Newport News and other northern river towns, expanding agricultural exports from farms along the Potomac and the eastern shore.
New York Police Commissioner calls a mass meeting to push a new speed law after a driver ran down Alice Mohen, jolted her body free, then fled at high speed. He urges harsher penalties, notes drivers obtain licenses from police, and condemns reckless automobile behavior as a public danger.
Grace Kerr widow of Henry 8 Kerr of New York marries Capt Charles Bernsford Fulke Gravid son of Lora Greville. The nuptials take place at Paula Church at Haights Bridge with a reception hosted by the bride’s mother, Mr John W Grace, attended by many society members.
George Embrey told a United States police court jury that he accused James Callaghan of stealing his money from Second Street Northeast. The suspect denied the charge and bond was set at 1000 dollars. Embrey said Callaghan swallowed money, and he described choking him and forcing a cough during the alleged incident.
A Boston navy yard mystery ends as authorities assert the overstaying seaman is Collins after photos and fingerprints from the battleship Virginia exposed him. He cannot remember his identity, is observed under medical review, and may face desertion and five years with loss of pay.
Superintendent Drake urges a District law to ban fraternal benefit associations that run insurance schemes resembling lotteries for policy buyers. He says buyers rarely gain money and asks the Insurance Commission to draft laws. Recommendations are backed by the American Bar Association and the Bar Association of the District.
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