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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1907
Page
20
Former Lieutenant Governor emphatic in denial of rumors he opposed state executive and latter's policies Roosevelt's policies and desires important in campaign. Party dynamics and interjections by Sharkey and Roberts discussed.
Fragmentary dispatch recounts exploration near Makushin and offshore routes. Mentions a new pen, Holy passage, and a flotilla with twenty five mules, amid ship-tow operations and vague disturbances observed by Kap Tender and associates.
A government or industry report warns a long term hardwood shortage will blight multiple sectors for a generation. It cites diminishing timber in Western regions and rising agricultural land use in states like Salley and Wisconsin Valley, signaling deep cuts in timber supply and potential permanent forest loss.
The Isthmian sanitary board reports Panama Canal Zone population at 34178 in Panama City and 12, etc. Deaths in July: Colon 14, Panama 8, Canal Zone 163. Money orders in Canal Zone for year ended June 30 totaled 915,985. War Secretary coordinates with Agricultural Parliament to inspect and curb adulterated foods and shipments from the United States.
Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor argues in a large editorial that organized labor has launched open warfare against Secretary Taft as a presidential candidate. He castigates injunctions as a tool to crush lawful strike activity and warns of court orders breaking unions and stifling workers' agreements.
Sir Hugh Belt, president of the Iron and Stad Institute, meets in Vienna and argues that high product demand and scarce capital spark unrest. He notes world resources cannot be developed without free capital and cites a slide in iron ore from 730,000 to 700,000 tons. England stays free trade but faces tariffs and trust scandals blamed on the Dingle Tariff.
Missouri railroad officials report losses totaling about 1.5 million dollars in three months since the two cent passenger fare law took effect June 17. With Attorney General Hadley approving temporary rate cuts, several lines announce continued resistance to further enforcement while others submit statements on the law’s impact.
Private Cyril Gillette, convicted by military court for manslaughter after shooting at an escaping prisoner near Sault Ste Marie, is released by a U.S. District Court writ. Judge Knappen issued the writ against state authorities, while Prosecutor George Holden says he will seek Supreme Court certiorari. The case involves Gillette’s actions at Fort Brady and related Ontario news.
Chicago September 25 State's Attorney Healy indicated possible action over charges linked to Stuyvesant Fish and the Illinois Central Railroad. He noted investigation may cover whether funds were misappropriated and where. he refused to confirm if formal inquiry has begun.
An inmate in Brooklyn prison uses chronic morphine addiction and other infirmities to justify privileges. The article notes his fortune partially left to the department, with large sums spent fighting his conviction.
A Washington Post report recaps accusations against Beavers tied to a New York case, with J T Harahanville alleging schemes including loans from the Minola Central and a Trust Company of the Republic. The piece covers Beavers boasting influence in Congress, defense of his actions, and details of the Borough Park residence and family.
The American delegation led by Jonily Loacknns Nin heads efforts to push a direct vote by governments for fifteen judges of a new arbitration court. Opposing voices from Sir Edward Fry and others urge study and conditional support, arguing inability to agree on judge elections. The debate centers on how to structure the court and whether to adopt the American proposal.
Surgeon General Wy man rider of the American delegation to the congress of hygiene reports investigation into Prussian city sanitary organisations and milk supply capacity for the District of Columbia from producer to consumer. He also supports eradicating yellow fever in the Americas through an international quarantine agreement to be discussed at the sanitary conference in Wesley City in December.
A Frisco mayoral campaign article notes statements from Admiral and officials about a 24,200 ton battleship, naval orders, and party nominations. Ryan and Langton face prominent positions as plans for warships and squadrons are developed, with Dreadnought standard cited and secrecy surrounding details.
New evidence at the federal hearing before Frank Kellogg and Hepburn Act backers reveals Standard of Company routes to the Board showing fixed rates from Antomille Newark to Center Bridge. Payne and Folger testified that independent shippers were blocked from the sea board and Corsicana Refining ties were used to leverage wells sales, with profits diverted to the National Transit Company. The testimony discusses Transit Company control, Verbal agreements, and lack of cash payments, with adjournment to Friday.
Prof Hergesch of Strassburg reports from July balloon measurements under the International atmospheric project that at high altitudes the atmosphere is coldest near the equator and warmest above the poles. Balloons reached 11 to 12 miles up. central Europe saw minus 60 to minus 85 degrees. The data also indicate a maximum atmospheric void at mid to high levels and a surprising warming trend above certain heights.
The aged Grand Duke Frederick of Baden has regained consciousness and shows improved general condition after a period of illness in Mainz. Doctors report the 84 year old's heart palpitations have lessened and his recovery is underway though not complete.
Commissioner Ballinger of the General Office has detailed Acting Chief of Field Division Neuhausen to duty with Attornés Bristol at Portland to prepare and trial the Oregon land fraud case. Neuhausen had more to do with the case since indictments were returned with Ballinger’s intention to expedite the proceeding.
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