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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1909
Page
9
A vintage ad claims Diapepsin digests as the stomach processes food, removing sour feelings belching and heartburn. It touts rapid relief, no undigested food in breath, and promises a cure for dyspepsia and stomach upset with a small dose.
President Taft chaired a three hour meeting with Attorney General Wickersham Representative Knapp and other officials to discuss amendments to the Interstate Commerce Act. He favors an 11 member Interstate Commerce Court, a six day stay limit on orders, and broader powers for the commission to suspend or modify rules, plus authority to act on unjust classifications and initiate complaints. Also noted were discussions with Peary, canal completion timelines, inland waterways delegations, and looming butter and oleomargarine tariff disputes.
Jewelers of the District convened at the Chamber of Commerce Hall for a Retail Jewelry Association meeting. Two percent of the new group attended. five membership applicants were unanimously admitted. Ten more names were read for later vote. Speakers included A Kabo A O Hutterly and A Donbet.
A garbled OCR fragment enumerates names and regions such as Pennsylvania California New Mexico New Alexico Chicago Albany Wisconsin and Cincinnati. It reads like a political roster or committee listing with multiple misspellings and unclear roles.
James L. Davenport, first deputy commissioner of pensions, was appointed commissioner to succeed Warner. A veteran of the Civil War and longtime Bureau of Pensions employee since 1881, Davenport plans no major policy changes and says the office will run as usual.
The Weather Bureau Washington forecast a front moving from the Northwest across the upper Mississippi valley into the Great Lakes region with rain and cooler temperatures. Warmer in the interior southwest and cooler in Atlantic gulf states. Atlantic coast storm to push north with fog and lighter winds. unsettled weather expected in Nevada and the central West by Friday. Local readings show temperatures from 97 high to around 48 low with scattered rainfall and humidity varying by location.
Promoters led by Colin H Livingstone of the American National Bank and Benjamin Dulaney of Black Mountain Coal Company negotiate in New York to develop Tidewater Virginia waters from the Potomac to the Chesapeake Bay. They aim to establish a daily New York to Norfolk service with New vessels and branch lines to connect Alexandria Newport News and other routes, expanding agriculture markets and coal trade with cheaper Washington coal bunkers. Senator Stephen Bilkins expresses interest but details remain undisclosed as plans mature.
Police Commissioner Baker calls mass meeting to push new speed law after a driver ran down Alice Mohen, jolted her body free, then sped away. He blasts chauffeurs who ignore danger and urges swift legislative action to curb reckless auto speed.
Grace Kerr widow of Henry Kerr of New York married Capt. Charles Bernsford Fulke Gravid son of Lora Greville. The nuptials were solemnized in St Paula Church at Haights Bridge. Afterward the bride's mother, Mr. John W Grace, hosted a reception with many society members present.
George Embrey testified in the United States district court at Auburn that James Callaghan allegedly concealed a missing sum after Embrey claimed he was robbed on Second Street Northeast. Callaghan denied the charge while Embrey described choking him until a possible swallowed coin was later hidden from view.
Naval officers settle doubt over a missing seaman by comparing prints and a Virginia photograph with a Boston prisoner. Harry Carling’s photo and fingerprints pointed to a malingering suspect, though the man claimed memory loss and possible identity uncertainty. Medical boards planned further exams to confirm real condition.
Thomas I Drake, superintendent of insurance, urges a law to ban fraternal benefit associations in the District that run schemes disguised as insurance but function as lotteries. He submitted his annual report to the commissioners, noting that policy buyers rarely profit and calling for an insurance commission to draft district laws. The American Bar Association and the Bar Association of the District support the recommendations.
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