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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
12
President met with Secretary Metcalf to discuss transporting coal for the Pacific Fleet. He favors American vessels over foreign ones but rejects paying exorbitant prices. The day included continued office work, mentions of officials, and consideration of ship contracts and personnel appointments.
A report states General Dickinson resigns as consul general and is replaced amid a reshuffle within the State Department. The decision follows discussions over his health and a desire to reorganize the foreign mission in Constantinople.
President Roosevelt signals openness to a new anti trust bill while keeping wary stance on enforcement. Wu Ting-feng, minister to the United States from China, is discussed as a potential Washington envoy. The message draft and prosecutions against interstate trusts are nearing finalization, with the White House awaiting fresh recommendations.
President Roosevelt announced he would approve the Oklahoma and Indian Territory constitution for the new state, with ratification by Congress and the oath for state officers to follow. Bonaparte and the Attorney General debated the instrument while patronage fights loom over federal appointments in the upcoming state.
President Hodnevelt aims to finish Mississippi River trip next month then decide on a Louisiana hunting invitation. Cabinet remains united but rumors of retirements and tensions surface as insiders report discussions with Civil Service Commission on the matter.
Paria foreigners and the U S Treasury Commission arrived September 24 to study foreign exports and examine administration of American customs. The Reynolds commission will probe production costs of goods made mainly for the U S market, notably Limoges china with distinct designs. A New York issue arose over duty assessment based on Chicago market prices, while U S buyers claim Paris prices should not apply to goods sold in America.
Prices at the Canal Zone commissary show reductions on many items. Sugar and coffee prices fall, jam cigars drop in price, currants decline, and eight pages of price lists are added to the sixty eight pages total.
A July 16 1896 letter from former President Grover Cleveland to the Civil Service Commission discusses executive support for extending civil service principles to District of Columbia appointments. Cleveland urges action to apply competitive examinations while warning against expanding costs for the commission.
Arrests in Minneapolis linked to the Edward Vaughan Company with figures Frank Hallidry alias Balfrank John Vane and ally Lawrence. Men appeared in Tombs Court and were sent to U S commissioner for examination on request of Port Office Inspector Boyle tied to an alleged grain and wheat market deception with $100 000 reportedly paid in. Also notes Robert Colyer award of Doctor of Letters from University of London and quirky pasted lines about wine and bananas.
The President said he will meet with Commissioner Neill soon to discuss the telegraphers strike. He has consented to receive documentary statements from the striking operators and will integrate Neill into the conference once those papers are in his hands.
The article reports plans to connect German and Italian railways by a tunnel under the Alps at Splugen Pass in Graubünden. Malan’s foreign minister Sienor Tittont visits to discuss the project with Swiss authorities and the Swine xav earement, evaluating the tunnel’s feasibility and diplomatic considerations.
Vancouver reports an immigration order stating no Japanese will be admitted to Canada unless they carry passports issued specifically to Canada. The measure aims to curb influx from Hawaii and Honolulu linked traffic. Officials cite treaty issues with Japan and promise a formal statement after obtaining official details.
General Henry C Corbin considers a congressional bid in Ohio's Sixth District. He would accept a renomination if offered by Republicans to heal factional splits and would defend the administration on army and Philippines issues. Corbin emphasizes self funding, urges harmony in the party, and travels with Mrs Corbin to Cleveland for events including McKinley Monument ceremonies.
An 19th century patent remedy claims to relieve rheumatic symptoms with a stomach affecting cure. Advertises Munuyun’s Uvepentie Core for indigestion, liver and kidney issues, headache and stomach troubles. Mentions price 350 but unclear, markets as universal blood purifier.
At a New York hearing the Indiana Pipe Line Company a Standard Oil New Jersey subsidiary reported profits of 450 million on a 225 million investment as government lawyers argued the oil trust used private lines to evade tariffs. Calvin Payne testified about terminuses Center Bridge Fond Grove and Jersey connections noting some lines were private while others served public transit.
Chicago, Nepe Wawon and Moffett, president of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana, have been served with a subpoena to appear before the Federal grand jury in this city Tuesday next. He is to substantiate his claim that other shippers near Whiting, Indiana share guilt with the Standard Oil Company, recently convicted of accepting tests from the Chicago and Aston Railroad.
William Williamson, held in Common Pleas Court before Judge F Te Duncan, was indicted for attempting to bribe jurors in the Standard Oil case against Standhard Oil Company. Mrs Chase Thompson testified Williamson offered payment from 50 to 100 dollars to persuade her husband to influence the jury to hang. Williamson admitted proposing the payoff as polled.
Grand Duke Frederick, suffering from intestinal inflammation for a week, grows rapidly worse and is hardly expected to survive. Family and cabinet members gather at the chateau as a midnight bulletin notes his condition deteriorates with little hope.
The Japanese ambassador and the Japanese foreign office in London state the Canada issue over Japanese admission remains not an imperial question. Negotiations stay in Ottawa and Baron Homura has not yet proposed solutions to Tokyo on the Canadian river matter.
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