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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
42
President's busy day includes decisive stance on coal transport for the Pacific Fleet. He favors American vessels over foreign ones but rejects paying excessive prices. Secretary Metcalf and officials, including Meyer and Tate, discuss naval logistics, ministerial visits, and possible ship or prize arrangements amid political maneuvering.
General Dickinson resigns citing his wife’s illness as the reason. He stated he was en route home from Constantinople when he notified the State Department of his decision.
President Roosevelt signals openness to anti trust legislation while weighing whether to back stronger measures. Wu Ting-feng’s potential Washington post and diplomatic conduct draw cautious interest from the White House and State Department.
President Roosevelt signaled approval of Oklahoma and Indian Territory statehood, based on the enabling act, while opposing some provisions. Attorney General Bonaparte backed the full constitutional plan, as patronage battles loom for federal appointments in the new state including judgeships and a U S attorney.
President Hodgevelt may not hunt in Louisiana after completing the Mississippi River trip next month. He believes the matter hinges on finishing pending Metal business and appears open to inviting civil service chief Fonsevelt, while noting some dissatisfaction in Northern Louisiana. Cabinet members, though discussing retirements, insist the group remains united in serving the country.
Biudy foreign production team of the Treasury under James H Treynolda arrived September 24 to study forden exports and inspect methods of administering American customs. The Reynolds commission will probe the cost of production for articles made mainly for the U.S. market including Limoges china with unique designs. A New York dispute over duty assessment on Limoges wares sold in America versus those in Paris markets prompted the inquiry.
Canal Zone price list shows reductions across items. Sugar, cigars, coffee and other staples drop from August levels. new eight page price list with sixty eight pages total now available.
A 1896 letter to the Civil Service Commission from former President Grover Cleveland endorses a system limiting competing exams for District government posts. He urges broad application of civil service principles and cautions against increasing commission expenses. The document discusses executive support for exam based appointments and the commission's authority.
Two men were arrested after authorities in Minneapolis sought them, linked to the Edward Vaughen Company and alleged inside information on grain and fat at the wheat market. They appeared in Tombs Court and were sent to a U S commissioner for examination following Port Authority requests. In London, Dr Robert Colyer received a Doctor of Letters from University of Lenda amid unrelated notes on amusements and fruit.
The President said he will confer with Commissioner Neill on the telegraphers strike. He has consented to receive documentary statements from the striking operators and will bring Neill into the conference once he has the papers in hand.
The plan proposes a tunnel at Splügen Pass in the Grisons to connect German and Italian railways. Swiss and Italian officials including Foreign Minister Sienor Tittont discuss the project with local authorities.
Vancouver dispatch reports Dominion immigration agent Dr Moncas ordering steamship lines to admit no Japanese to Canada unless they hold passports issued directly for Canada. The move aims to curb influx from Honolulu and Hawaii while preserving treaty considerations, with no official comment from Consul General Noase yet.
General Henry C. Corbin weighs a 1904 congressional bid in Ohio's Sixth District, saying he would run only if tendered by Republicans and would fund his own campaign. He argues for Republican unity, defends the army and Philippines policy, and cites past Civil War allies and family travels with Mrs Corbin to Cleveland.
An advertisement promotes MURON SSM AHEUMATISH CURE claiming rapid relief for rheumatism and assorted aches. It lists stomach and digestion benefits and markets related products like Mingus s Uvepeptic Cure and Munyeo s Eidoey Cire as remedies. The copy touts tonics for impurities and fatigue with prices implied though not clearly stated.
At a New York hearing in the antitrust case, Calvin N Payne testified about the Indiana Pipeline Company and related lines. He said the private pipelines connected terminals at Center Bridge and Fond Grove and delivered through the National Transit and Standard Oil networks, with little or no independent refinery service.
MOFFETT of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana has been served with a subpoena commanding his presence before the Federal grand jury in Chicago. He will be asked to substantiate his claim that other shippers near Whiting Indiana share guilt with the Standard Oil Company, recently convicted of taking tests from the Chicago and Alton Railroad.
William son was arrested on an indictment charging him with attempting to bribe a juror in a Standhard Oil case in the Court of Common Pleas. Mrs Chase Thompson said Williamson offered her husband money to influence the jury against the State and the jury reportedly voted 4 to 1. Williamson admitted proposing the payoff and claimed the husband would be paid if the jurors agreed to hang the jury.
The Grand Duke Frederick is gravely ill from a week long intestinal inflammation. Family all together at the chateau with the president and grand ducal cabinet awaiting the end. Midnight bulletin notes rapid decline and worsening heart condition with fear of the worst.
The Japanese ambassador and foreign office say the Canada Japan admission dispute is not an imperial question. Negotiations remain confined to Ottawa and Haro Homura has not sent any proposal to Tokyo on the Japanese river situation in Canada.
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