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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1905

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Emperor William Lands in Tangier in Brief Visit

Emperor William of Germany arrived in Tangier for a short two hour stay, delaying plans due to sea conditions and fears of an anti French demonstration. He visited the German Legation, met Moorish authorities and German residents, and announced Morocco's sovereignty and integrity would be maintained. The arrival was marked by grand but curtailed ceremonies, then he proceeded to Gibraltar.

Kaiser Morocco Tanger William Germany Tangier Oelock Count von Tattenbach-Ashold Hamburg Legation Aduela Abd-Hl Malex Alwii Plomatic Corps Menekhi Eimpteror Ad-El-Malek Capt Fournier Gibraltar Abu-El-Waleki

France defends Moroccan policy in Senate speech

Paris reports Foreign Minister Delcasse addressed the Senate on the Tangier visit by Emperor William. He defended France’s Moroccan policy as steady, saying disturbances on the Algerian frontier do not force policy changes and that treaties with Britain and Spain confirm France’s special standing and duty to open Morocco to civilization.

Paris Delcasse Senate William Tangier France Algeria Froence Morocco Mediterranean

Standard Oil Inquiry Not Seen Before Grand Jury

Topeka March 31 The Department of Justice will not pursue a Kansas oil field case before a grand jury and the Federal grand jury meeting in Topeka early in April will not inquire into Standard Oil Company's Kansas business. Officials say Dean's deposition notes and Monnett testimony will inform a Washington report, with Kansas and Secret Service reports to bolster federal information on Standard Oil methods in the field.

Topeka Kans Kansas Department of Justice Federal Grand Jury Standard Oil Company Garfield Dean Monnett Washington Secret Service

Beavers Missing From Subpoena in Hooker Probe

Special to The Washington Fel Albany March 31 George W Beavers former chief of the division of salaries and allowance U S Post Office Department is missing in Brooklyn He was to testify as a witness in the Hooker investigation and his testimony would show who was responsible for his interest in the Dunkirk and Fredonia post offices The case involves appointments to places where workers did not serve evasions of civil service laws and a rent increase at the Dunkirk post office from 1350 to 2150 in less than a year The Dunkirk post office is owned jointly by Lester F Stearns state tax commissioner and Judge Hooker

Washington Albany George W Beavers Division of Salares United States Post Office Department Beavers Hooker Brooklyn Dunkirk Fredonia Lester F. Stearns

Pyramid Struck by Lightning Special Cable Dispatch

The pyramid of Khafren known as the second pyramid was struck by lightning, top stones loosened. Reports note it as the first lightning strike on any pyramid. Crowds attend events in Baltimore area including the Spring Hunters Steeplechase and other well-filled programs. A large sale of good furniture at Sloan's features discounts with railroad tickets offering Baltimore round trips.

Washington Post Cairo Pyramid of Khepren Mehmning Baltimore Benning Benning’s Feab Dent

Rockefeller Gift Sparks Church Board Debate in New York

H H Rogers defends Standard Oil against accusations of dishonest gain. Ministers refute the charge, noting historic legality of rebates and slavery. Prudential committee of the American Board of Foreign Missions reviews Rockefeller gift of 100000 and, after lengthy discussion, concludes acceptance would not compromise the board or its mission. Signed statements from church leaders affirm ongoing support for foreign missions and warn against restricting philanthropic gifts.

Rockefeller New York H H Rogers Standard Oil Company Standard O81 Prudential Committee American Board of Foreign Missions John . Rockefeller Rogers Washington Gladden John_D. Rockefeller Gladden United States Lincoln Interstate Commerce Commission Industrial Commission Congress Prudential Committee of the American Board

Fighting Rockefeller Gift Provokes Protestant Protest

Boston March 11 Protestants led by Congregationalists keep hope alive against the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions accepting John D Rockefeller's gift of 100000. Clergy and lay supporters urged to send names to Rev. Daniel Evans Cambridge to form a common center as letters of sympathy arrive. Officials contemplate presenting their protest to the Prudential Committee at the proper time. A spring hunt scene follows with high class hunters and six events on the card.

Boston American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions John D Rockefeller Daniel Evans Cambridge Prudential Committee of the American Board

Little Hope Of Peace Negotiations Denied

Special dispatches from London and Paris report conflicting views on Russia and the Czar's stance toward peace. Officials and correspondents note a peace party growing in Russia yet control rests with War Council and Lamsdorff. German and American pressures loom over the Pacific and Manchuria as negotiations appear uncertain. Princess Henry of Prussia is named for a private peace mission.

St. Petersburg Germany Pacific Washington Post Paris St Petersburg Petit Parisien War Council Count Lamsdorff Heho de Paris Manchuria Echo de Paris Berlin Henry Prussia Russia Prince Henry

Riot scares as workers face authorities in Petersburg

An assemblage of Petersburg Quarter workers demanding release of imprisoned strike leaders nearly sparked a riot. Mounted police and troops surrounded the crowd. after resistance proved futile, the demonstrators dispersed with some injuries in the scuffle. Additional reports note threats against the gendarmerie barracks in Warsaw and a large warehouse fire in Sebastopol.

St. Petersburg Petersburg Warsaw Sebastopol Vienna Lemberg Galicia Polish Social Democratic Party Poland

Oyama Begins an Advance

From St Petersburg March 31 reports Field Marshal Oyama has begun a main army advance with wings for extended recon to pressure the Russian center. Gen Karkevitch is named chief of staff, Gen Sakharoff moves to wounded care, and Gen Sinkelberg joins the staff. Reconnaissance shows Japanese activity near the Mongolian frontier amid anti foreign propaganda among Chinese.

St Petersburg Oyama Karkevitch Linevitch Sakharoff Alexander Committee Sinkelberg Gunshu Pass Mongolian Mukden Kirin Tsitsthar Manchuria China Port Louis Island of Maoritisis Rojestvensky Hongkong Batavia Java

Discrepancies in Gas Company Investments Highlight Inquiry

The legislative gas investigation in New York explored apparent discrepancies of 11 million in profits and 13 million in total investments in the Consolidated Gas Company statements. Officials argued variances stemmed from asset values and purchase prices, with dividends cited as 9 percent and 15 percent for different subsidiaries. The witness also showed last year’s gas sales totaling over 13 billion cubic feet earning more than 12 million dollars, while total net receipts reached about 5.7 million, leaving a deficit of over 1 million. The inquiry adjourned before Whiteley completed examination.

New York Consolidated Gas Company R. A Carter B. A. Whiteley Whiteley Kiteley

Will of Mrs Stanford Proves in San Jose Probate

The will and codicil of Mrs Jane L Stanford were proved and probated today in San Jose California. Executors named include Charles G Lathrop Timothy Hopkins Joseph D Brown Grant Whitelaw Reid and Thomas Robson with no bond. The will directs 2 million to Ariel Lathrop and D S Lathrops line and 1 million to Jennie J Lawton Amy L Hapsen and Christine L Gunning's children. Remaining estate to Leland Stanford Jr University.

San Jose Cal Jane L. Stanford Charles G. Lathrop Timothy Hopkins Joseph Dbd. Grant Whitelaw Reid Thomas Rbton Ariel Lathrop D. 5. Lathrop Jennie J. Lawton Amy L. Hapsen Christine L. Gunning San Francisco Jose Leland Stanford, Jr. University

Plan With Domingo No Written Agreement Sparks US Dominican Arrangement

United States diplomat in Santo Domingo signals private US agents will be appointed to collect customs duties, with no formal written pact. France and Italy oppose the maneuver. officials say no revolution is expected despite political tension. No signature will be attached to the arrangement, and American collectors will operate under Dominican author ity, paid from revenues. Anticipated ratification in Santo Domingo and transfer of collectors to posts abroad.

France Italy Vtc Dawson United States Santo Domingo State Department Morgan Sigsbee Newark Monte Cristi Washington Detroit Leiper Taft San Juan Porto Rico Prof Hollander Chattanooga John Basset Moore Santo Domingos Improvement Company Pew Goming New York Washington Post

Index 10 Today’s Issue Part One

Page by page summary of the issue includes Emperor William in danger Defense of Standard Oil Morgen Smith Resists 2 Baltimore Methodist Conference Investigating the Asylums 3 Plot to Bill Treport West Virginians Decline Office 4 Virginia and Maryland News President's Trip South Editorial Comment Press Opinion on Various Tasks Talks in Hotel Lobbies Events in Social Lifes Racing Results and Entries 3 Baseball and Other Sports Sullivan Fights Corbett to Draw 10 Financial and Commercial il Francis to Be Tried for Fraud Spring Trade Active 12 Permit for Apartment House Part Two 13 Story of 8 Broken Bank Skill of a Blind Pianist Love Defies Business Queer Feud of Farmers Big Joke on Parisians District Guardsmen Warm Up Dr McKim Replies to Rabbi Simon Heroes of Virginia Military Institute Surrender of Lee Relics Opposition to Skyscrapers 1b Among the City Churches 16 Help for the Helpless 18 Books and Authors Monarchs of All They Survey

Emperor Wiliam Standard Oil Morgen Smith Baltimore Methodist Conference Bill Treport West McKim Simon Heroes Virginia Military Institute Lee

The Sunday Post’s Advertising Lead in Washington News

March 2 issue reports 22214 advertising columns, 6 percent ahead of rivals, nearly matching other Washington newspapers combined. The Post notes paid circulation, reaching households that value live news and good service, with ads printed gratis to advertisers.

Sunday Post Washington Post

Dominican government rejects Gould nomination for customs post

The article notes that Dr. William E. Gould of Baltimore declined Roosevelt's offer to appoint him Dominican customs collector under an American receivers arrangement. He prefers to stay in newspaper work as the Dawson Sanchez convention settlement and debt suspensions are discussed while quiet prevails across the republic.

Republic Gould Willam E Gould Baltimore Roosevelt Santo Domingo

Equitable staff payroll claims ignite presidency bid

A faction at Equitable Life Assurance charges that J H Hyde's personal servants are paid from company funds. A country estate manager reportedly earns 300 dollars monthly. State Superintendent Hendricks convened meetings among warring sides as Crimmins and Hyde teams maneuver for leadership.

John D. Crimmons Washington Post New York Equitable Life Assurance Society J H Hyde Hendricks Broadway Mr Hyde Equitable Safety

Forfeiture of French Cable Contract in Caracas Case

Caracas March 31 President Arnal of the highest court ruled the French Cable Company forfeited its contract by failing to meet terms and the government won the damages action. Five days to appeal. full court decision will be final. Also notice of church talk and a furniture sale advertisement.

Caracas Venezuela Arnal

Extradition Bid Tangles Smiths in Cincinnati

J Morgan Smith and his wife Julia Patterson Smith fight extradition to New York on a New York conspiracy to blackmail case tied to Nan Patterson and Caesar Young. Writs of habeas corpus issued. detectives identify the couple with the indictments. Requisites and telegrams confirm priorities of New York officials and Ohio papers.

Young Nan Patterson Revolver Cincinnati Ohio J. Morgan Smith New York Crawford Smith Quinn Caesa Young Smiths Central Columbus Robert McNaught Guy Herrick Morgan Smith Julia Patterson Smith Caesar Young McNaught District Attorney’s Julia Hyman Stern Miss Patterson Prospect Garvan Guv Higgins Higgins Rand Hoboken J Randolph Patterson

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