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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1909

Page

42

Favors Central Bank Addresses Boston Bankers

Retiring U S treasurer Charles H Treat of Washington spoke at the Vienk Offers Association In Ford Heart outlining plans for a central or national clearing house bank to provide resources for debt relief and loan rediscounting amid the currency problem. He urged coordination among banks and warned against adopting currency without government guarantees while supporting postal savings bank ideas for states lacking banking facilities.

Tuston Vass Oct United States Charles H Treat Washington Vienk Offers Association Ford Heart Inir Great Central CP Postal Savings Bank

Fraud Order Issued Over Post Office Money Scams

A fraud order affected a scheme to steal money from mail customers, with allegations that a firm in New York City and associates plotted to ship packages claiming to cure issues while diverting funds. The Post Office Department filed charges against individuals in the case, citing unlawful postage practices and fraudulent schemes. The article notes hearings and actions by authorities against key figures in the scheme.

Osc Pert Bostoffice Department Breytan New Turk City Clore Teademy Max Wera Bootatan Ottoyer Plac

Hawley Off to Richmond for Animal Meeting

Hawley and Hawley family representatives head to Richmond for the annual meeting. Details indicate lodging and rail travel arranged, with potential notices about transportation and dates. Action notes mention Chespeake and Ohio connection and a planned departure in the near term.

Newoork Edwin Hawley Stumottow Richmond Chespeake Ohio

Physician Sued for Ten Thousand Dollars

A civil action was filed in Bosaptere Court seeking ten thousand dollars in damages from Drustin Motyhef. The plaintiff alleges slander by Motyhef during a professional encounter, claiming harm to reputation and mental distress. Attorneys Gint LF Colby and Charles Homes represent the plaintiff.

Wmrousu Acy Gint LF Colby Charles Homesnet Sesterdly Bosaptere Drustin Motyhef Mina Brien Alsues Sister Or Sun CF

Faster Than Von Puhl Union 6 C Balloon Speed Record

A.B Lambert and Louis Von Pu of the Aero Club of Saint Louis claim a new world balloon speed record. They ascended in St Louis on Friday at 5:30, landed near Dorchester, Charlton County, at 3:00 on turkey morning, averaging 44 miles per hour. Some dispute this, citing Prof T C Bows’s 1861 Cincinnati flight lasting nine hours and 600 miles distance.

T & C Bows Lowe Observatory Penadena Cal Cinchmnat Ohio Pearidge Lowe Virginia

Fouldis On Big Meet Back From Europe With Aero Views

Lt B Foulda signal corps returns from Europe praising France for aero engine progress and noting Germans focus on airships. He urges a large aviation meet near Washington, prefers College Park or Long Island, and highlights weather and site viability. Central Labor Union pledges support to back Washington Aero Club for the international meet, with local machinists backing airship and flight efforts.

France Aero Club of Washington Baltimore Lieut B . Foulda Signal Corps Europe Sam Cavalry College Park Long Island Indiana Fort Myer Thin City Vonaldera- Horn Moore Walt Fing Congress Central Labor Union Central Labor Union of Washington Agro Club Chamber of Commerce Board of Trade Aero Club United States Washington Navy Yard Columbia Lodge of

Wright Resigns Helm as Aviation Trials Impress Crowd

Army aviators Lieut Humpreys and Lieut Lahm push the government biplane under Wilbur Wright at College Park amid thunderous acclaim. Wright and the pupils clock five circuits and nine minutes of flight, with steady control and near 40 mph speed, while spectators watch from umbrellas in gusting wind.

College Park Baltimore Ohio Lieut. Foutois Hoowevelt Afrieses Sralthaonian Walcott Roosevelt Taxidermiat Turner National Museum Signal Corps Smithzonian Wilbur Wright Lieut Lanm Lieut Humphreys Speratori Ram Wright Humphreys Neutenant Leutenant Lieut Lahm Ear Lahm Washington Reet Iideo

Boston Bankers Held on $50,000 Framingham Tax Treasurers Fraud

Boston banking officials Charles Cummings and Edward Mead were jailed on charges of larceny tied to forged notes totaling $50,000 from Framingham Mass. The arrests followed a sickbed arrest of John B Lombard Framingham town treasurer for forging two notes worth $50,000. Authorities say additional notes worth $15,000 and $10,000 may exist.

Framingham Mass John B . Lombard Souet Lombard C A Byrnes W H Walsh Igaluo American Banking Company Edward Mead Charles Street Dail Boston Fast Framingham Commonwealth Trust Company

Army Orders Formally Discharges and Reassigns Officers

Army orders announce the discharge of First Lieut William E W McKinsey and First Lieut Thomas G Holmes from the medical reserve and staff, effective December 16, with others reassigned to the Pacito branch and various posts in California, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, including temporary duty visits to manufacturers and electric works. Major James S Wilcon, Major France A Winter, and Major Odus C Horney receive new assignments, with captain Thornburg and captain Thornbungt moving to San Francisco and related changes.

William E W MsoKinisy Waa Thomas G Holmes Wilson T Davidea United States James S Wileon Ateiraz Cal Pacito Frison Selieving Robert

Movements of Naval Vessels and Officer Orders

Orders to naval officers assign duties in Washington and naval yards with assignments to the naval prison and medical school. Vessels Sterling and others depart from ports including Boston Hampton Norfolk Albany and Mare Island for moving to New York and other stations as listed.

PF Antrewa Washington, DC Secretary of the Navy Enelga Os Babwitt Home Walt Araore Sarg i Aniyed Sterling Bampton Roads Wilmington Siekwsn Nagle Stringham Dupont Ld- Ae Sowbrieke Norfolk Albany Et Sea Framgiace New York Boston Hampton Mare Island San

Japanese Bank in Bad Way Crumples Under Run

San Francisco Oct 18 State banking chief Anderson said the Japanese-American Bank chattel affairs are muddied after a run on the Los Angeles branch. He warned many loans are backed by worthless securities and depositors may recover only a fraction of their funds. bank capital is unclear while assets include 5700 in loans and deposits around 3900. Depositors are largely Japanese.

San Francisco Cal Chitel Anderson Los Angeles

Cause of Buchanan’s Death Revealed in Autopsy

London officials announce William I Buchanan died of heart disease after an official autopsy. Papers and personal property from his Claridge’s Hotel rooms were sent to the American embassy for investigation. Friends who met him earlier that day described him as in good health and spirits.

London I ‘Tag William I Buchanan Nit Buchanan Claridge's Hotel

Butler will leaves funds for care of pets in Wilkes-Barre

In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on October 18 a clause in the will of C E Butler probated today provides for a sum of money for the care of his two cats and a parrot. His house on a prominent residential street is left to his nieces Josephine and Hilan Murray who are enjoined to give the two cats and parrot the same care he gave them when alive.

Washington Post Wilkes-Barre C E Butler Josephine 8 Hilan Murray Parrot

Washing Lace Curtains Tips and Services Offered

Time patience knowledge and experience enter into proper washing of curtains. Regular handlers can simplify the process with washing ironing and drying machines. Prices reasonable call us order our wagons to stop and relieve yourself of this task.

Accounting meets in Denver on ethics and public practice

The American Public Accountants Association holds its annual convention in Denver. Speakers outline the evolution of accounting from early methods to a defined science with certified public accountants as doctors of commerce. They stress the cost of waste, the margin between wealth and poverty, and the need for precise bookkeeping to gauge business health and profits.

Denver Peter Cooper Pittebure New York Alek Standard Oil Company Landis

Early accounting forms traced from quipu to modern systems

The article surveys ancient and medieval accounting origins from the Inca quipu and ledger notches to the abacus and the alphabet. It notes Venice and Genoa as early centers, praises Goethals for modernizing cost tracking on projects like the Paysona Canal, and argues for expanded public accounting credentials and perpetual inventory methods across industries.

War Department and Marine Corps clash over transport command

The War Department issued an order designating a Marine Corps officer to command troops on an army transport. The order was sustained by the Department of Justice, ending extensive official correspondence on the subject. Major General Wesleyan at San Francisco had designated the Marine officer for the transport command.

Treasury Rothschilds John Lubbork Isyate Wickersham Marine Corps Authority Marine Corps Aod Coe Ny Athens Deios Pasian War Department Department of Justice Weslon All Francisco

Treasury defines duty rules for paper containers under new act

The Treasury Department interprets paragraph 195 of the new act regarding packages. Paper cardboard or pasteboard wrappings are free of duty if filled with merchandise subject to ad valorem duties. Containers have a 4 cent per pound and 5 percent ad valorem duty unless hermetically sealed. Hermetic sealing means impervious to air and fluids by welding or soldering, not by wax or paste temporary seals.

Treasury Department

Tariff War Imminent as France Plans Higher Duties

Paris reports France and the United States failed to settle tariff terms and will impose maximum duties on American goods after November 1. The dispatch notes Paris believes no failure is final and cites a strong stance by French authorities in upcoming duties.

France Paris United States

Army seeks horse supply in central western states

The War Department conducts inquiries into horse-producing quality across the central western states. A report to Quartermaster General Alsabe notes scarcity of cavalry and artillery horses in Iowa and surrounding areas. Dealers show little interest due to low contract profits, and an order for five or six carloads appears unlikely to be filled in the investigated territory.

War Department Alisabe Lowa

Norton off on trip to New York Boston and Dublin

Secretary MacVeagh and Norton plan a summer in Dublin and Chicago work. Norton leaves Chicago after governing committee duties and will speak in New York and Boston about Reconstruction plans. Talks with MacVeagh may cover pending Treasury matters. Burnham will accompany Norton in Chicago. Denatured alcohol output rises 12 489 12 wine gallons year over year. Bertram O Candee named deputy collector of customs at Dunkirk NY.

Nagel George Johannes Census Bureau Thomas B Merri New York Johannes District of Columbia Department of Commercie and la Boston Dublin Maccv the Treasury Norton Chicago Charman General Committee D H Burnham Morton MacVeagh Treasury Gary United States Internal Revenue Bureau Bertram O Candee Customs Dunkirk J C Haggett

Pape's Diapepin Promises Quick Stomach Relief

A family health tip extols Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless remedy for indigestion and stomach trouble. It claims immediate relief within five minutes, with no sour belching, gas, or heaviness, and markets 60 cent cases as sufficient for chronic cases and general relief.

Pape

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