Washington Not So Active Cabinet Spotlight
Special Correspondent reports on daily conditions at the capital with Shaw remaining in the cabinet and comments on limited activity in Washington.
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1906
Page
1
Special Correspondent reports on daily conditions at the capital with Shaw remaining in the cabinet and comments on limited activity in Washington.
Mrs. Bessie Hollister, 30, wife of printer Franklin C. Hollister, was found murdered in Belden avenue alley. Richard Ivins, 24, confessed to the crime saying he killed her during a struggle after dragging her into a carpenter shop. Ivins claims intoxication, but his mother disputes this. Authorities believe robbery and daytime attack were motives.
Madrid reports the wedding of Infanta Teresa youngest sister of King Alfonso and Prince Ferdinand of Bavaria. The ceremony at the cathedral was conducted by the archbishop with the court and European diplomats present. Crowds cheered as the couple returned to the castle amid city decorations and public festivities.
Balt Laky Utah Jan 13 The death which has been arranged between the University of Utah and the University of Colorado will be held here this event The question so be what should the Commerce Commission have the power to fix all highway freight rates Six men from each university will be arrayed against each other in this debate an interesting contest of arguments is expected.
Captain Frank Frantz a former Osage agent and Rough Rider was inaugurated in Oklahoma Territory as governor after Ferguson’s term ended. He hails from a pioneer Oklahoma family and is linked to prominent baseball figures Walter and Orville Frantz.
Washington D C June 18 plans call for uniform medical equipment across the United States Army Medical Department and Navy Medical Corps. A joint army and navy board may be formed to standardize equipment and methods of work, adopting practices tested by Japan while excluding the sceptic treatment method.
The New York Athletic Club hosts a feature event between Charles Rubert and J. W. Spencer, two top middle distance swimmers. Spencer previously set records in 200 to LOGO yards. Rubert set outdoor national marks in 1903. M Daniels, America's champion, races in the 10 yard handicap aiming to reset the wattie record of 49 25, with many novice swimmers joining the program.
Richmond reports Commissioner Kenner aims to bring about 96 900 poor of London to Virginia to work on farms replacing undesired Black workers. English, Belgian and German poor may be recruited with a $10 000 appropriation. office to negotiate between immigrants and farmers. St Petersburg notes New Year celebrated under strict guard. czar absent from major ceremony. Korean interpreter stabbed minister eleven times at the hotel Du France.
In Annapolis Maryland on January 14 a report notes Midshipman Stephen Decatur Jr. a descendant of Commodore Decatur has faced trials for hazing and has not yet faced naval discipline. The piece also mentions Merriweather and Lane INA involvement with Midshipman Ben Ines and others under arrest for hazing incidents.
The St Louis wool market closed steady with prices unchanged. Spelter news from St Louis reports no movement and a unchanged tone across trading.
Ferdinand Sulzberger of New York admitted in Judge Pinckney's court that he was convicted of defrauding the government in 1868 and served part of his sentence. Louis Pratver sued for $15,000 for breach of contract as former head buyer for the packing firm, with the jury awarding $14,000 in damages. Sulzberger, tied to the whiskey scandals, noted his 1868 New York conviction and pardon.
The Barge Office reports 1905 total port entries at 11 398 vessels up 120 from 1904. Steamers rose 17 percent, while sailing vessels fell 65.7. Foreign entries totaled 4 217. Domestic shipping added 77 steamers and 165 schooners from eastern ports and 167 steamers from southern ports. July saw the heaviest southern port traffic with 400 vessels.
A Pennsylvania railroad stoker asserts a predated engine named Stour bridge Lion built in England influenced American rail development. Edward A. Penniman of Honesdale published a pamphlet in August 1829 arguing the claim. Horatio Allen is credited as the first flat locomotive engineer in the United States.
Harry J. Roberts of Kettner Valencia county seeks writ of habeas corpus after being jailed without a hearing. Sheriff Heath and Justice Shnidge describe a brief, contested process with no formal trial, while Roberts claims detention after alleged defamatory letters to Belknap.
In Lonly Missouri on January 13 a probate judge ruled that Mrs. Mineta Leafareen has no title to part of the $500,000 estate of the late Howard, a wealthy tire maker who died in April. Leafgreen sues to claim a share, citing Howard’s Decatur Alabama ties. The case centers on contested claims and title to estate portions.
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