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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1907

Page

4

Navy's Needs Studied Increase in Expenses Big

Cabinet met to review Secretary Metcalf estimates for naval expansion including two to three first rate battleships, larger enlisted force to 8000, more guns and dry docks, and new fire control systems. Discussions covered dock facilities on the Pacific coast, Panama Canal lock width, and required reports from naval boards before Congress action. Attending were Root, Meyer, Garfield, Bonaparte, Metcalf, and Wilson.

Thx Congress Metcalf Instaight Navy Department Scretary Metcalf Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt Metcalf Eame Himelf Mattia Doels Pacific San’ Diego Navy General Board Nav Isthmian Canat Commission Broushe Washington Ciyil Ross Beau Panama Canal Tie Vrvsiient Csonal Commission Plana Metrall Naval General Board Dewey Naval Board of Construction Adairal Converse Naval Gene Lis Root Meyer Interior Garfield Bonaparte Agriculture Wilson

Greater Pittsburg Case Up for Consolidation Debate

Arguments heard before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on the right of Pittsburg to absorb Allegheny under a special legislative act. D T Watson and W B Rogers presented the case with Stone and J G Johnson opposing. The dispute stems from Allegheny residents favoring union with Pittsburg.

Allegheny Pittsburg

Minnesota seeks release from contempt in habeas case

Attorneys Thomas B. O'Brien and George T. Simpson filed in federal court a petition for a writ of habeas corpus to free Attorney General Young from a contempt penalty. The State faced injunctions and mandamus actions over a new railroad rate law, with Judge Lochren citing contempt and ordering $100 fine and custody until paid.

Minnesota Thomas B. O'Brien George T. Simpson United Statea Bu Bremp Young United States “Circuit Court Minnesota’ Railroad Lochren Faderel Toungeters Young Lee

Bubonic Plague at Seattle Unite to Combat Disease

Telegram from Surg Gen Wy man to Gov Menge wan announces Dr Cofer of the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service will lead the Puget Sound bubonic plague effort. Washington state and Seattle pledge men money and water supplies for immediate eradication as a white woman’s death linked to bubonic plague is under investigation.

Pnt Seattle Wash Wy- Man Menge- Wan Cofer United States Public Health and Marine Mosplcal Bervica Puget Sound Medde Wiliam Hickman Moore Washington Seatle

New York Campaign Dull Yet Hopes Lie in Tammany Wins

New York report from Oct 2 notes a dull campaign with little public meetings. Voters expect Tammany to win county tickets and perhaps about twenty of thirty-five assembly districts. Hearst draws large crowds despite the sluggish scene, while Murphy travels to Long Island and bets on Tammany gains.

Washinston New York Wall Strests Tammany Bnsembly Board of Aldermen Hearst Life of Campaign Wwlliam A. Hearst Aix Mustings Cooper Union Elgeous Parsons Republican County Committee

Turkish Embassy Errand Leaves Prof Schoenfeld Abroad

Professor Hermann Schoenfeld head of German at George Washington University receives a one year leave to undertake a diplomatic mission for the Turkish Embassy. He will spend most time in Germany, Austria, and the Orient finishing a fourteen year study on Slavic elements in east Germanization. Under the US Bureau of Education directive his 1895 government print record covers higher education in Russia Austria and Prussian Poland. Captain Willan Swift to command Boston Navy Yard succeeding Rear Admiral Snow retired November 18. Swift has not yet been restored to duty after six months suspension and a nine month sentence.

Hermann Schoenfeld George Washington University Germany Austria Orient Whde Schoenfeld Nés United States Bureau of Education Russia Prussian Poland Swift Boston Navy Yard Willan Swift

Regret of President Decision On Senate Candidacy

The article discusses President Roosevelts choice not to seek a U S Senate seat, arguing the decision is final and that no future president should serve in the Senate to critique or condemn predecessors acts. It asserts propriety requires his abstention from any Senate role during his life, with implications for Taft Cleveland and future successors.

Hoone Vell New York State Thixe Piet Depew Senate New’ Fork Roosevelt Mr. Taft Br. Taft Taft White House Cleveland Mr. Cleveland Chould Pine

Bacon Declines Berlin Ambassadorship Offer

Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon of New York has declined the U S offer to become ambassador to Berlin. President Wilson had nominated Charlemagne Tower of Pennsylvania for the post beforeTower’s retirement was announced, and Bacon preferred to remain at the State Department. It is unclear if another successor was offered.

Robert Bacon New York R Farman Charlemagne Tower Pennsylvania Berlin Bertin Tower Temiin State Department

California fruit shippers accuse Southern Pacific of discrimination

Complainants before the State Commerce Commission allege the Southern Pacific Railroad furnished cars only to certain shippers and kept fruits in warehouses instead of direct loading, arguing the regulation is discriminatory and harms California fruit trade, with intervenor Calfornia Curia Enion cited.

California Southern Pacific Startata Commerce Calfornia-Pratt Brewers’ Exchangs Southern ‘Nelfig Railroad ‘Company

Salesman Dies in Shanghai While Playing Baseball

Ward E Favorite of Takoma Park died in Shanghai on September 2 after a sudden heart illness during a baseball game. He was a former city servant for Mustard & Co and served in the Marines, discharged as sergeant in May 192? He had made Shanghai his home for two years and received military honors at the Humoral services.

Ward E. Favorite Takoma Park George Favorite Takes Park Shanghai China Peraan Mustard & Co Marines Corps

Urging Roosevelt To Run In 1916

A New York Herald report urges President Roosevelt to reconsider not seeking renomination. The piece notes West and South sentiment favors his return, cites Taft’s rise and the growing push from Republican leaders, and mentions a possible proclamation about his candidacy timing. Beveridge interview is cited as saying Roosevelt would not take the nomination and Bryan would oppose any Republican nominee.

Wrahington New’ York Herald Roosevelt Biaselt Demang Taft West South Okabama Preas Frank Vir Vorva Teddy Muaencel Per Vorys Washington Sonsatee Beveridge Indiana Bryan

President to Approve Strong Republic Urges Veto of Appointments

Federal officers and the machinery of government face a potential overhaul as supporters urge a veto on constitution related appointments. The report notes pressure on President to approve and stabilize the regime amid strong republic sentiments.

Chicago School Board President seeks Mikado rescript adoption

Otto C. Schmelder head of the Chicago Board proposes using the Japanese imperial rescript on education as the standard for ethics in Chicago public schools. The text calls for filial piety, harmony in family life, pursuit of learning, benevolence to all, and loyalty to the state and imperial throne.

Chicago Board Mikado Chicago Otto C. Schmelder Chicago School Board

Post Office Reform Lets Buyers Pay Stamp Value Later

Postmaster General Meyer issued an order altering stamped envelope purchases. Only the envelope and printing costs are deposited with the order while stamp value remains with the buyer. Delivery then funds the Treasury immediately, freeing money for government uses.

Meyer

Parker Ridicules Bryan over Bank Panic Panacea

Former Democratic presidential candidate Alton B Parker said he read W J Bryan’s Schenectady statement proposing a depositors protection law and mocked it as a godlike financial remedy. He cited Morgan and Rockefeller as key supports for the recent market turmoil, while a Seventh Day Adventist official criticized Oklahoma’s tolerance clause in a constitutional draft.

Hinks New York Alton B. Parker W. J. Bryan Schenectady Congress Bryan Parker J. Pierpont Morgan Rockefeller Tram General Conference of Option Roosevelt Colcord Oklahoma Ay Tollavr Union

Oklahoma Statehood Prospects and Presidential Action

Oklahoma territorials expect immediate admission if the proclamation is signed while President Roosevelt weighs documents. Republican critics urge delay but President's course aims for orderly federal office appointments. Oklahoma officials, lawyers, and statehood supporters anticipate swift Senate and House seating at the Sixty first Congress opening.

Epe United States House

Grape-Nuts Story From Jamestown Student

A Jamestown student credits Grape-Nuts with restoring health and vigor after overstudy. He reports improved appetite, weight gain, better sleep for his mother, and fewer headaches. The letter praises the cereal as a brain and nerve booster and notes academic improvement after two months of use.

Jamestown Cowd Sipdy Pondie Parher Mother

Munyon Remedies Promoted For Health Woes

An old advertisement urges quick action against temperature related illnesses from rheumatism to consumption. It promotes Munyon’s 4X Rheumatism Remedy, Cold and Cough, and Kidney Remedies with testimonials from local residents J. W. Simpson, W. Towles, and J. Dobbyn, claiming relief for back pain, cough, and kidney trouble.

J. W. Simpson Thirty-first Street Wr. B. Towles Fourteenth. Street Washington Munson Munyon Steef Ali Arsa

Special notice for stockholders meeting at The Ward paper

Notice to stockholders of The Ward paper company that a special meeting is held at the bol aid building to consider a contract for paper supplies and the necessity of waiving the contract. Attendees must be present Wednesday to discuss the peculiarities of the code of law for the District of Columbia and the listing of shares. Officers implore attendance to authorize actions and confirm proxies.

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