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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
20
President Roosevelt and Secretary Metcalf discuss awarding a submarine contract and whether to transport coal for the Pacific Fleet on American vessels at favorable terms. He favors American ships but resists excessive costs, signaling potential bonuses to boost domestic participation. The session reviews cabinet members and possible appointments as visitors gather at the White House.
The report notes Consul General Dickinson resigns as illness in his family prompts reevaluation. Officials state the move aligns with routine changes as the State Department reorganizes duties formerly handled from Constantinople.
President Roosevelt signals openness to a new anti trust bill while noting conversations with diplomats and the State Department. He discusses Attorney General filings, prosecutions, and the strength of existing laws, with focus on trust enforcement and potential legislative recommendations.
President Roosevelt announced he would approve the Oklahoma and Indian Territory statehood constitution. He met Attorney General Bonaparte and discussed the instrument, noting objections to gerrymandering while approving the enabling act terms. Patronage fights loom as appointments and offices in the new state are planned.
President Hodgevelt may not hunt in Louisiana after his Mississippi River trip. He indicated options contingent on finishing metal business in three ways. The Cabinet, though topic heated in Northern Louisiana, remains harmonious as retirements swirl names like Banagatte Metesti and Wilson, while plans to invite friend Fosentevelt surface.
A foreign production study by the U S Treasury under James H Treynolda reviews duties and admin practices on American market oriented Limoges china. The Reynolds commission will examine production costs and pricing differences between Paris sales and U S imports amid a New York tariff dispute.
Prices in the Canal Zone commissary show reductions across many staples. Sugar and jam have dropped, coffee has risen slightly on one grade, and a range of items now costs less per pound. An expanded price list adds eight pages to reach sixty eight pages total.
A letter from former President Grover Cleveland, dated July 16, 1896, to the Civil Service Commission endorses a plan for the District of Columbia civil service. He urges the commission to promote competitive examinations and to apply civil service principles to district appointments, while cautioning against excessive expenses.
Two men Frank Hallidry alias Balfrank and John Vane linked to the Edward Vaughan Company were arrested in Minneapolis and brought to the Tombs Court for examination at the Port Office Inspector Boyle’s request. The scheme allegedly involved inside market information on wheat and vine futures with $100,000 paid before postal authorities halted the operation. London notes Doctor Robert Colyer named Doctor of Letters at University of Lenda.
The President said he would meet with Commissioner Neill soon to discuss the telegraphers strike. He has consented to receive documentary statements from the striking operators and will likely bring Neill into a conference after reviewing the papers.
The plan proposes linking Germany and Italy by tunnel under the Alps at Splügen Pass in the Grisons canton Swizzerland. Malan foreign minister Sienor Tittont will consult with the Swiss government regarding the project central to the transalpine rail connection.
Vancouver dispatch reports Canadian immigration official Dr Moncas directing steamship lines that no Japanese will be admitted to Canada without passports made out specifically for Canada. The move aims to curb Japanese migration from the Hawaiian Islands while arguing treaty terms do not prevent the measure. Consul General Noase stated he had no information and would comment after official details arrive.
General Henry C Corbin weighs a 1900s Congressional bid in Ohio. He would accept a Republican nomination to unify factions and defend army and Philippines policy. He emphasizes self funding, nonpartisanship toward Taft or Foraker, and a campaign focused on intellect and judgment. He travels from Cleveland to Canton and Batavia for civic duties and memorial events.
A fragment describes various elixirs and cures marketed for digestive issues and stomach troubles. It mentions Mingus Livepeptic Cure and Munyeo Eidoey Cure as remedies claimed to aid digestion and blood impurities, with prices and warnings about relief for headaches and stomach troubles.
Testimony at New York hearing shows the Indiana Pipe Line Company a Standard Oil subsidiary earned substantial profits on a $225,754,000 investment. Witnesses reveal private lines on state borders and a mix of public and private pipelines with terminals at Center Bridge Fond Grove and New York waterfront, raising questions about Hepburn Act compliance. The government seeks evidence of excessive profits and tariff practices for independent oil shipments.
Chicago news reports Moffett, president of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana, served with a subpoena to testify before the Federal grand jury in this city Tuesday. He will be asked to support claims that other shippers near Whiting, Indiana, are as guilty as the Standard Oil Company, recently convicted of accepting tests from the Chicago and Alton Railroad.
William son was arrested on an indictment charging attempting to bribe juror Chase E Thompson in the State of Ohio Standhard Oil Company case filed in the Court of Common Pleas. Mrs Chase Thompson testified Williamson approached her to persuade her husband to influence the jury. He admitted proposing to pay $10 to $100 if the jury agreed to hang.
Grand Duke Frederick of the Grand Duchy of Hesse falls gravely ill with intestinal inflammation. Family members, the president of the ministers, and cabinet officials have gathered at the chateau as a midnight bulletin notes his heart weakness rapidly worsened despite temporary improvement and that the worst is feared.
Japanese Ambassador and Foreign Office say the dispute over Japanese admission to Canada remains not an Imperial question. Negotiations are confined to Ottawa and Haruo Homura has not yet presented a proposal to Tokyo for adjusting the Japanese river situation in Canada.
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