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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1907
Page
4
President's special counsel meet with Bonaparte and officials from Standard Oil to assess whether immunity could shield Harriman aides from questions in the Chicago Alton and railroad merger inquiries. Officials indicate they expect the Interstate Commerce Commission to renew probes into union lines and consolidations, with government aiming to expose alleged antitrust violations while weighing steps to force disclosures.
Dr HP Polis of Aachen visits the Weather Bureau and says American methods and forecasting accuracy surpass German practice. He studied maps and report methods and believes German government could benefit from U S systems. The visit aims to import insights for use in Germany. Sacred Concert By Navy Band Tomorrow At Handie Highlands. The Naval Gun Battery Band will present a sacred concert from 3 to 6 pm Sunday through October 15 at Handie Highlands with transport by Caplin Traction cars from Pennsylvania Avenue East marked I and G. Transfer to Rendle Highlands provided for a ten minute ride east of the Capitol.
Postal General Meyer announced plans to place clerks on the steamships Alliance Calon Panama Finance and Advance to speed mail between New York and Panama. The change aims to improve Canal Zone mail delivery and processing for destinations on the west coast of Central and South America and to expedite northbound connections in New York City.
District Attorney Jerome pressed the investigation into the Interborough Metropolitan Traction merger following a lengthy session with Public Service Commission Chairman Willcox. Details remain confidential, but both bodies are coordinating while potential witness constraints limit testimony from Pennsylvanian figures. Vreeland’s cash advances and reimbursements to fund the Cortlandt Street ferries deal are under renewed scrutiny.
Railway experts clashed over federal versus state rail control as the National Association of State Railway Commissioners urged strict Life protection laws and block signaling. A resolution favored valuing all U S railways while opposing broader federal control, arguing state action already lowered interstate rates.
The next annual convention will be held in Washington on the first Tuesday in October. Officers elected include DC McChorl of Kentucky as president, Martin Decker of New York as first vice president, Ro Hanson Bust of Florida as second vice president, and Willam El. Connolly of the District of Columbia as secretary, with Kilpatrick of Tinote as assistant secretary. Committees to attend the Chicago anti trust conference were named, and debates covered railroad rate regulation, state versus federal powers, and demurrage policy amidst a general shift toward cautious federalism. Herbert Parsons defended the Republican fusion with Hearst, arguing the party lines up for Gov. Hughes and reforms, while acknowledging Hearst’s influence among voters and the independents. The New York scene highlighted factional realignments and the rough shape of the forthcoming campaign.
Sunday program at the Young Men Christian Association on 1736 G Street features Sgt Col Pe Rev GAD Miller and Dr Soperse J Fisher of New York delivering talks. A Bible rally for boys with address by Hen “Apnold” and gymnasium session planned for 8 39 p.m.
Signals from Michigan's Highths district show supporters of Speaker Cannon courting a New York alliance to win two Republican convention delegates. The plan aims to place Cannon first and Hughes or Cortelyou second, leveraging committee control in the next House to favor his candidacy and potential future national leadership.
The Interstate Commerce Commission held an important hearing on Hepburn act tariffs. Rail carriers and shippers debated posting rates at all stations, arguing it would be costly and burdensome while supporting reasonable information for shippers. The commission weighs relief but must administer law with discretion.
Forty four immigrants declared admitted in violation of law were deported from Hawaii under a warrant by the Secretary of Commerce and Labor. Twenty nine Spaniards and fifteen Portuguese traveled by a steamer chartered by the Territorial government to Europe. The voyage completes a world loop for these travelers as they reach their destinations.
An advertisement appeals to readers to pursue comfort and success through common sense about foot and diet. It asserts a million dollars cannot buy health, but proper food sustains a clear stomach and steady nerves. Grape-Nots claims to help successful people get there.
A scanned church schedule lists multiple congregations including Seventh Baptists, Calvary Baptist, Fifth Baptist, Methodist, Congregational, Unitarian, Evangelical Christian Science and Christian Science. It notes service times, Sunday schools, sermons by various pastors, and special events with addresses and local affiliations.
Executive Commissioner Litthg charges surface amid Washington visit by Denzel L Rumell chief strategist of the telegraphers union. Roosevelt designates a special commissioner to investigate claims of restraint of trade against the two telegraph companies. Russell plans to present evidence to Attorney General Bonaparte alleging conspiracy in violation of the Sherman act.
Acting Postmaster General McCreary stated he sent no communication denying making a report to the Postmaster General about Holyhead Wales as a mail steamer port. A State Department letter from John Griffiths, American consul at Liverpool, questioned a prior report allegedly endorsed by McCleary. The department says the matter is a domestic issue for Great Britain and not for the U S government to pursue.
Reports say General Greene statue at Capitol Hill appears tilted as a visitor noted the statue leans back. Cant. Poole investigated and found the statue about seven eighths of an inch out of position and will be corrected. In Trenton Oct 11 Guy Stokes sent to the senate the nomination of John J Bergen as associate justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court to succeed Abrams Garrettson.
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