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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1907
Page
29
Cabinet officers and other prominent figures will attend a grand event featuring a parade of military units and civic organizations. The ceremonies will honor McKinley with a notable speaker lineup and related tributes, as bodies are prepared for removal and a week of commemorations continues.
Former Senator William E Chandler may oppose administration after resigning from the Claims Commission. The article notes his independence, loyalty, and past friction with President Roosevelt and Taft, hinting at a potential political sting and future public stance. It references his New Hampshire base and prior senator years, with emphasis on the factional tensions and possible impact on Republican leadership.
Wyoming Senator Francis E Warren, chair of the Military Affairs Committee, said Roosevelt may be drafted if many strong candidates emerge, though Warren himself would be reluctant to seek renomination. He backed Taft as next best chance and noted Roosevelt’s influence could help Taft, while warning on tariff reform and praising keeping the Philippines until self rule is possible.
George H Cortelyou Secretary of the Treasury and campaign manager for President Roosevelt faced a reporter’s written questions about campaign contributions and favors. Cortelyou declined to answer, saying he had nothing to say and would not speak until ready, citing his integrity.
Washington New Hedford Mass Sept 2 The rumor that Standard Oil officials held a conference at Henry H Rogers Fairhaven home proved false as Rogers sick and unavailable He attended Unitarian Memorial Church and his son in law and Robert Reid photographer were mistaken for officers Reporters crowded Rogers grounds seeking photos while the Rogers family avoided contact and left for drives each morning in an electric victoria
English army officer William Maitland Kirwan, cousin of Douglas Robinson, arrived aboard the steamship Umbria to join brother Gerald in Montana for hunting. He has hunted with President Roosevelt and praised him as a bear hunter. He avoided commenting on a local controversy between Rev Mr Long and the President.
Debate in Congress centers on Navy Department proposal to fuel Pacific Fleet using foreign vessels and open bids to foreign carriers. Critics warn of coastwise law violations while officials cite executive powers to secure cheaper coal and transport for ships of war.
Samuel Sloan longtime Lackawanna Railroad director and former president died at his country home in Garrison at about 2 AM. He served on the board for decades, helped steer early 19th century railroad growth, and began work before age sixteen. Funeral notices and local obituaries appear across regional listings in this edition.
Reported plans for elaborate entertainment honoring Secretary Root at Mexco include probable costs around 160000 with estimates of 30000 or more for private functions. Officials ordered guests from Pars to attend and Manuel Buck and his wife are named for private arrangements at Taccy hall.
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