Friday, January 22, 1909

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COST OF PRESIDENT THIS YEAR, $229,430; Congressional Appropriations for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1909, Aggregate That Amount. $85,000 AT HIS DISCRETION Total Covers Maintenance of White House and Executive Offices -- $69,920 for Clerks' Hire. COST OF PRESIDENT THIS YEAR, $229,430

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