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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1906

Page

5

Standard Oil May Face Supreme Court Fight on Anti Trust

Attorney General Moody says the government is steadily preparing its case against the Standard Oil Company and will proceed when evidence justifies action. Garfield report is being finalized by the Commerce Commission, with a bulky document expected to guide future cases against trusts.

Moody Garfield Standard Co Company Mood Department of Justice Standard Oil Company Frank B Kellogg St Paul Charlee B Morrison Chicago Parly Garfeld Standard of Company Commissioner of Corporations Willon Nis Appoval

Richmond Postmaster Advocates End of Back-stamping

Royall E Cabell, postmaster of Richmond Virginia, met with Acting Postmaster General Hitchcock to discuss discontinuing back-stamping of letters in Richmond. He said the change speeds mail delivery and saves time and labor, noting Richmond is among cities adopting the new plan.

Royall E Cabell Richmond Hitchcock Cabell Hicheod

Ambassador Leishman Seeks Sultan Meeting on October 1

Ambassador Leishman wired the State Department that full arrangements are made for a reception by the Sultan of Turkey on October 1 with full state and court honors. Officials see this as the first in a series of messages delaying formal acknowledgment of the new ambassador.

Leishman State Department

Believes Action Unwise in Bar Association Meeting

Leo Simmons denies press misrepresentation of remarks at a Bar Association meeting about selecting a candidate for the Court of Appeals vacancy. He argues the group should not favor one judge over another, noting both candidates are esteemed and friendship exists, and that no action should prejudice the process or discriminate against either candidate.

Ea@itor Bar Association Court of Appeals Echols Inas Gould Stafford Cone Leo Simmons

Tax on Foreign Notes Exemption Explained by Commissioner Yerkes

Commissioner Yerkes of the Internal Revenue Bureau declares that the 30 percent tax under the February 1875 act does not apply to notes of foreign banks and corporations. The exemption covers notes bought abroad or in the United States that are taken by tourists or others leaving the U S for foreign countries, provided the notes are not used here as substitutes for United States currency.

Yerkes Internal Revenue Bureau United States United Daniel W O'Donoghue Court of Appeals Leigh Robinson J. Holdsworth Gordon J Nota McGill Clarence H Wilson Daniel O'Donoghbe James Easby-Smith A. M Watkins Prane E Cunningham Esistant Seersta Ap Ditionan Legtuaere Holmes Conrad Gate John Conway Nrce Smith Columahis University New York City FON Lovis & McComas BL DB Aescerats Justice District of Columbia Ralfigh C Mivor University of Virginia John W Yerkes Aldis B Browne United State William 9 Woodward George W Hamilton Hox Baker UD. WM Frederick van Dye LU State Department Wedgemdne Boilalng Geo E Street Northwest

Fifty Against Two Not Reasonable To Expect Two Weeks Outing

A fragment argues it is unlikely to reverse five weeks of confinement in two weeks. It recommends Hood's Sarsaparilla with “Three doses” to refresh blood, reduce tiredness, improve appetite, and aid sleep, as a tonic for restoration.

Senor Cortez to Visit Washington on Diplomatic Mission

Senor Cortez the Colombian Minister to the United States will sail for America on September 29 aboard the Campania, accompanied by Dr. Guzman the Colombian Legation secretary. He has spent months in Europe handling Colombia's financial interests and will proceed to Washington to pursue the diplomatic questions discussed by Secretary Root and President Reyes at Cartagena.

Senor Cortez United States Rica Campania Legation Guzman State Department London Europe Washington Root Reyes Cartagena

Santo Domingo Faces Serious Insurrection Efforts

Commander Sutherland of the Dixie cabled the Navy Department that Santo Domingo’s government is using all power to quell the insurrection with the president directing operations from Monte Cristi. The situation is serious but not critical, per the State Department.

Sutherland Dixie Navy Department Santo Domingo Ints Monte Cristi State Department

Pope to Receive Sailors at Vatican in Rome

Fifty American sailors, led by Chaplain McGinty, arrive from Naples for an audience with the Pope in the Vatican Rome on September 28. Light Commander W L Howard, naval attache to Berlin Vienna and Rome, travels from Berlin to Naples to meet Rear Admiral Browne and the armored cruiser squadron amid Vatican preparations.

Vatican Rome Berlin Vienna W. L Howard Naples Browneon McGinty West Virgina Castel Gandolfo Merry del Val

Roosevelt to witness gun practice on Mayflower voyage

President Roosevelt will sail from Oyster Bay on the Mayflower to Provincetown to observe Rear Admiral Evans squadrons gun practices. He will speak in Harrisburg and York Pennsylvania on October 4 at the dedication of the new state capitol. He will not let Cuba situation interrupt plans as contingencies have been laid.

Oyster ‘Bay Provincetown Evans Cuba Newport Washington Harrisburg Yok Pennsylvania, Capitol Pennsylvania

Sailors Visit Holy Land After Glacier’s Manila Run

Navy department rewards Glacier crew with leave to visit the Holy Land after arduous work diverting the dry dock Dewey from Baltimore to the Philippines. Orders issued redirect Glacier to Japan as the crew awaits further routing toward Shanghai, Amoy, and Amoy docking plans.

Navy Department Glacier Tts Manila Holy Land Japan Baltimore Philippines

Moody Declares Meat Inspection Law Applies Only to Domestic Goods

Attorney General Moody issued an opinion ruling the meat inspection law passed by Congress covers only domestic slaughtering and packing, not meat products imported from foreign countries. He said the Pure Food law already governs imported foods, and applying the meat act to imports would hamper interstate commerce and revenue.

Moody Congress Railroada Neill-Reynolds Chicago

Mystery of Genoa Woman’s Suicide on Koenig Albert

The Washington Post reports a young woman Giocondo Flami twenty died by jumping from the Koenig Albert after a perceived strange influence exerted by Valentino Valencia aboard Genoa to New York voyage. The Italian companion’s gaze and alleged control prompted hysteria and a courtship of danger as she faded into death. The ship’s officers noted her fear and separation from Valencia before the fatal act, while he smiled upon learning of her death.

Spee Washington Post New York Giocondo Valentino

Waterfowl Decline Spurs Conservation Report

Agriculture Department warns waterfowl numbers are falling across the United States with some species at risk of extinction. The North American duck, goose, and swan distribution report notes past abundance, food value, and the need for state laws to preserve these birds as a revenue asset.

Agriculture Department United States The Agricultural Department

Pike Monument Unveiled At Antlers Park Centennial Event

Colorado Springs observes Pike centennial week with the unveiling of the Pike monument in Antlers Park. Justice John Campbell presides as Henry A. Buchtel, Franklin E Brooks, Gov. Jesse F Mcdonald, and Mayor Henry C Hall address the crowd. Also announced is a simplified Civil Service clerk-examiner for October 2 testing salaries from 900 to 1400, emphasizing quick, straightforward computation.

Colorado Colorado Springs Colo Antlers Park John Campbell Colorado Supreme Court Henry A.buchtel Denver University Franklin E Brooks Jesse F Mcdonald Henry C Hall Civil Service Commission

3 NO TOBACCO IN MALLS

The postal administration of Japan warns that tobacco packages bound for any country beyond Japan are banned from transit through Japanese territory even by parcels post. It lists prohibited imports into China and Korea via Japan post offices, including arms and munitions, salt, copper coins, blank items, opium, adulterated drugs, counterfeit coins, obscene clothing or engravings, and other listed materials with exceptions for government requisitions, medicines, self defense, or authorized permits.

The Postal Administration of Japan China Korea

Engineers in High Demand for Treasury Ventilation Projects

Treasury Department struggles to hire qualified hosting and ventilating engineers and draftsmen amid a new building bill. Civil Service access proves ineffective as eligible candidates are exhausted and exams delayed. Temporary appointments are scarce. vacancies offer $1,200 to $2,800 yearly to attract talent.

Treasury Department Civil Service Commission

Hazing at West Point Stamped Out Excellent Discipline Praised

The War Department report from the special committee on Instruction discipline and hygiene of the West Point board of visitors says hazing has been eradicated for three years due to effective measures and student cooperation. It notes high esprit de corps and honor, strong athletics without harming academics, and praises the academy’s discipline and efficiency under administrators led by Gen. Horace Porter. Joseph A Measures named Register at Leadville Colorado.

West Point War Department Board of Visitors Military Academy At West Horace Porter Cleveland Park Newark Street Washington H P Carter Trinity College Oxford Groton St Mark's, &c Fox College Yegulnr Carter Washington Seminary Bamast Wellesley Holyoke Vassar Smith Wire GT Smaleafood Spencerian Business College Wach’ngton onen @ally Spencericn

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Claim Quick Digestion Relief

An advertisement urges readers with dyspepsia to try Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It claims the product corrects weak gastric juice, aids digestion, and eliminates the lump in the stomach after meals. Free sample requests are offered via mail to Falguark Co. 62 Buart Bidg Marshall, Belo.

Stuart Oll Gtuark Co Buart

Sutton Quits Mutual Attacks Peabody Methods

Edward O. Sutton, Mutual Life manager in Springfield Mass, resigns rather than pledge support to the administration ticket. He accuses President Peabody of demanding managers actively electioneering for the ticket. Sutton’s departure follows other Mutual losses as four agency heads revolted and many agents under them prepare to oppose the old McCurdy trustees.

Administration McCurdy New York Edward O. Sutton Mutual Life Springfield Mass New England Peabody Mir Peabody Gutton George W. Sutton Fusion Teket Biscoa Hindman Loulaville Fusion Mutual Agency

Bribery Charge Stuns City Party Convention

Philadelphia report says delegate John Burns was held for court on charges of attempting to bribe delegates to vote for D Clarence Gibboney for district attorney at the city party convention. The case arose during the investigation by the committee into alleged bribery at the convention and was referred to the committee of seventy reform body.

Gibboney Philadelphia D. Clarence Gibboney John Burns Ball Weaver Frederick J Shoyer Burns Committee of Seventy

Word Contest Promises $20,000 in Free Prizes

F G Smith Piano Co invites all to join a word contest offering $20,000 in prizes at the Bradbury Building 1225 Pa Ave. Call or write for conditions.

F. G. Smith Piano CO Bradbury Building Pa. Ave

University and Medical Faculty Catalog Fragments

Fragmented OCR lists from a university catalogue detailing faculties and degree options. It mentions Medicine and Dentistry four year and five year tracks ending in Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Dental Surgery, plus Law programs leading to Bachelor of Laws Master of Laws and Doctor of Jurisprudence.

F St. Nw Law School 13Th St. Nw Columbian College Pantelor Abis Faculty OF Medicine Faculty OF Dentistry Hoster

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