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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1907

Page

42

Rebate Fines Upheld In Hepburn Act Case

Denver Sept 92 An appeals court in Denver upheld the district court ruling in the Great Northern rebating case. The circuit court held the Hepburn act was not repealing and does not bar prosecutions for rebates granted before passage. The decision affirms prior indictments against the Great Northern and related railroad defendants for rebates on oats and corn shipments in Minnesota.

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Des Moines Objects to Rates Filed by Railways

Des Moines officials contest proposed freight and passenger rates filed yesterday by Des Moines area rail committees against multiple railways. The filings allege that the rate structure would impose undue burdens on local commerce and transportation, seeking regulatory review and adjustment to ensure fair charges. Local authorities assert the need for reasonable rates across services affecting Des Moines and surrounding areas.

Fis Moines Crewe Wester Railway Lake Storo

Post Office to Grant National Guard Duty Leave

Postmaster General issues order permitting absence without pay for National Guard service. Emphasizes feasible duty arrangement to avoid hardship, and urges postmasters to consider leave without detriment to essential postal operations.

Natiinal Guard Poatal Service Fecal Myyer Willon Aiasy Bay Pricen National Guard

Cutter Aids Shipwrecked Describe Wreck Near barren shore

Treasury report from Capt Mungee notes Cutter McCulloch saved 242 persons after collision with Currie schooner near Jol a Currie. Survivors were transferred to Thetis and Thetle received orders to fund at Soward or Beattle. Location described as a bleak barren shore in the Thetis area.

Treasury Department Mungee Commas Jatlacka McCulloch Welson Axon Lanimok Island Hering Sea Soward Beattle Sas 4

Central American Peace Conference Planned in Washington

Presidents Roosevelt and Dial announce a conference in Washington between November and December inviting Central American delegates. The telegrams from Washington and Merleo outline the plan for a peaceful settlement of disputes and invite three republics to send ministers and delegates to the talks.

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Porto Rico Needs Docks Says Governor on Visit

Porto Rico governor, a Philadelphia steamer passenger, reports to the President on private business and delivers an imminent annual report. He cites severe drought this year lowering crop prospects and warns of insufficient transportation facilities. He urges dredging San Juan Harbor and bulkhead reclamation to expand wharf space and improve vessel handling with future appropriations.

New York Porto Rica Philadelphia San Susan Gos Pomard Reagans Guv Porto Rico San Juan Harbor

Bryan and Third Race Presidency Tale From Nebraska

Special to The Washington Post recounts Stephen Grady, a Nebraskan once in Kansas City, retelling Bryan’s tale of a candidate who is defeated thrice in a presidential race. Bryan quips about age and crossing the river, noting few die after eighty, amid questions on political perseverance.

Washington Post New York Stephen Grady ‘Ormerly Kansas City Jennings Bryan Bryan West Mr Bryan Mr . Bryan

Hungarian Song Causes Disturbance at New York Concert

New York concert triggered a general disturbance when Baron Ore von Hecining Carroll refused to rise for a Hungarian song sung by actress Mile Rithy. The Kos suth Song, banned by Austria Hungary, provoked counter demonstrations as Hungarian attendees applauded while officials remained seated.

New York Baron Ore von Hecining Carroll Austria Hungary Mile Rithy Hunaria Baron Ocarrett Woner Lila

Andrews Address Prompts Pacific Waters Debate at GWU

Dr Benjamin Andrews president of the University of Nebraska will deliver an address at George Washington University Belasco Theater on October 16. The speech concerns U S status as a Pacific power and possible sending an Atlantic fleet to Pacific waters. University officials say they cannot predict the president’s exact stance or impact of the topic.

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Aoki Returns to City from Vacation in Buena Vista

Japanese Ambassador Viscount Aoki arrived in Washington after a months long absence and declined interviews. He did not comment on legislative matters as discussions focused on a special session to consider appropriations for Central Normal College under an existing pension law amendment.

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Hymn by Julia Ward Howes at Navona quoted poem

A fragmentary OCR presents Julia Ward Howes new hymn sung at the Navona festival. The text invokes divine guidance and unity among nations, praising faith, conscience, and a shared sheltering love. It reflects religious and poetic imagery on divine visitations and a temple built on truth.

Unclear historical notice on medical terms and conditions

Fragmentary text discusses a list of ailments including headaches digestion and liver issues with garbled spellings, referencing an archival record. No clear date or identifiable entities present.

General Gecil Clay Dies After Illness at Garfield Hospital

General Gecil Clay long time Department of Justice agent and district National Guard supporter died at Garfield Hospital after a protracted illness. He led the Second Regiment in the District militia and helped organize the National Guard, survived by wife, son John Cecil Clay in New York, and daughter Mie Corona. Interment at Arlington Cemetery private. funeral at St Andrews Church.

Department of Justice Geel Clay National Guard of Garfield Hospital 239 Alock Se Andrews Arlington Cemetery Gon Clay Fo John Cecil Clay New York Mie Corona National Guard Mulitia Clay Narrk Metal of Honor Legion of the Loya Legion Medal of Honor Clu Gea Clay Bonaparte Contac

Grape Nuts and Ginger Aid Civil War Hero’s Enduring Strength

A fragmentary ad recounts a Civil War veteran involved with the Fifty-eighth Pennsylvania and later the Department of Justice. It praises Grape Nuts as energizing nutrition, detailing athletic gains and mental clarity while linking the product to health benefits and broader fortifications of the brain and nerves.

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New Tore by Cotgon and Others Reported in Local Notes

A string of brief notices mentions New Tore by Cotgon and several others across regions including New Tone Sley, Coton Wolverine vom Detealt, Cleve land Peaks, Alexandria Water Hampton Reade Vonword, Kinkiang for Napkin Chita Rainbow, Malte for Olundano Worker, and Washington Tritos from Wwalinaton. Additional items reference News Stringham vom Nerport for vape Coday.

Sley Coton Wolverine Cleveland Peaks Alexandria Hampton Reade Vonword Kinkiang Chita Rainbow Malte Olundano Fron Ectolk Washington Tritos Wwalinaton Rewnor News Stringham Vom Nerport Vape

Deserter Surrenders After Years Away

Fred Fenger a 34 year old United States army deserter surrendered to police requesting Fort Sheridan be notified. He had deserted five years earlier from Fort Logan after marrying and fathering three children. He claimed service in China and Japan and noted postings to Manila before returning to the United States and assignment to Company M of the Fifteenth Infantry at Fort Logan.

Chicago Fred Fenger United. States Fort Sheridan Fort Logan China Japan Manila United States Company M The Fittal. Infantry

Battle ships to visit Pauile Coast and reach League Island

In a brief naval note two ships from Kansas and Georgia are expected to arrive at League Island Navy Yard for minor repairs. The battle ships Mone and Kearsarge are also en route and anticipated to reach within a week for termo repairs.

Pailadeputa Acpt Thy _uattle Kansas Georgis Pauile League Island Navy Yard

Engineer units slated to reach full strength in Philippines

Commander directs recruitment of engineer companies to maximum legal strength in the Philippines Division to meet a request from Major General Lesnar Wood for two additional engineer companies. The increase still may not satisfy demand, with detachments from home units to be sent to the theater.

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Dryden Fylde Trophy Damaged at Bea Girt NJ

The Dryden Fylde Trophy captured by the army cavalry team at Bea Girt NJ shows extensive damage. The shield is broken and two supporting arms are bent. inscription plate is detached. cause of damage unknown. expert repair required to presentable condition.

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Militia Orders For Winter Drill Assignments

The National Guard issued plans outline district militia winter work with drill sites at Center Market Armory. Monday assigns Fifth Battalion and Company A of the First Regiment. Wednesday assigns Sixth Battalion and Compass First Regiment. Thursday assigns Second Battalion and Ambulance Corps of the Third Regiment. Friday assigns Third Battalion Signal, Cord and Wire, and Battery Field Artillery for main movements.

Ordein National Guard Adit Brett Plt Taltatlon Battery Field Artillery

Army Orders Readied for Temporary Duty Assignments

Army orders list officers and ratings assigned to temporary duties across ordnance, field artillery, infantry and experimental programs. Names include Lieut Willem, Leonett, and George Fauson with posts in the United States magazine project and Massachusetts area schools.

Alates Abeune Willem

Congress of Hygiene and Demography Invited to Washington

Harvard Professor Harrington invites the Congress of Hygiene and Demography to meet in Washington next year. The delegates will be entertained with an Italian opera, a dinner at the town hall, and a formal dinner in Berlin during the week. The invitation emphasizes scholarly exchange and civic events.

Congress of Hygiene and Demography Spretel Cobte Washington Berlin Prof Harrington Harvard Win Congress of Hygiene and Demography

New Fleet Obstacle Raises Coal Ship Costs for Pacific Run

The article reports a dispute over using foreign vessels to carry coal for the Navy fleet to the Pacific coast, under existing tonnage and lighthouse duties. It notes a Cabinet conference led to a reversal, inviting foreign owners to bid, with fifteen foreign-registered ships already sailing or en route for Atlantic to Pacific coal deliveries, amid bids for Honolulu and Pacific Coast transport.

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