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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1905

Page

12

Washington Theaters Attract Week Highlights

Washington theaters present Ethel Barrymore in Silver Creek U S A with Brinthorpe Abbey England noted for her emotional range. Sunday, Lady Teazle at the Columbia features Leilan Russell and W T Carleton in a refined musical comedy revival. The Lafayette hosts The Seminary Girl with Melville B. Raymond, Edward Clark, Ruth Peeblen. Chase’s showcases Herbert Kelcey Effie Shannon in Journey's End in Lovers' Meeting. Burlesque and variety acts fill Kernan's Lyceum and Ker ner's Academy with a mix of vaudeville, acrobats, and magic.

Columbia Lélian Russell W. T. Carleton Lady Teazie School For Scandal Sheridan Pleca Teazle Russell Au— Higne Pater Teazle W. ‘T. Carleton Carleton van Renssélaer Wheeler Charles Burface Lafayette Theater Melville B. Raymond Raymond Edward Clark New York Grannan Lafayette Ruth Peeblen Mrr. Clark Washington Izzy Raymond Hitchcock Mr. Clark Miss Peebles Knute Erickson J. Francis Dooley Deffy Dan Mr. Erickson Mr. Dooley Herbert Kelcey Effie Shannon Chase's Herbert Kelecey Lady Carew Mr. Kelcey Philip Carew David Proctor Maj. Armatrong Charles T. Aldrich Bill Sykes David Garrick Aid Ching Ling Foo Burton Brooka Mr. Burton J. Armour Swift Mr. Brooks Lord Plantagenet Cholmondly H Engishman Jim Kildare Mocking Bird Nightingale Potter and Hartwell Loney Haskell Vitagraph Kertan Lyceum Kernan Seymour Hun Riley Crolous Morgan O’rourke Santer Duffy New York Comedy Four Carl Iyte Perry

Western Express and Prairie Belle Hotel Frame Melodrama

A New York City to the West Coast melodrama draws a large audience with scenic effects. The scenic elements include the Western Express in a buzzard and a New England cornfield. The cast delivers the melodrama smoothly and effectively, and the house was crowded with a numerous and appreciative audience.

Tion Dudttor New York Buzzard Prairie Belle New England

Copper sulfate water purifier debated by district officials

District health officials discussed a Department of Agriculture bulletin on using copper sulphate to prevent algal and bacterial contamination in drinking water. They said studies must prove safety before adoption, noting the method should wait until after the new treatment plant begins operation next September.

Agriculture -“Department Copimissionon Health Department Comes Department of Agriculture Agriculture Department

Bridge to Be Built Across Eastern Branch to Anacostia

The District will solicit bids soon for a new lift bridge across the Eastern Branch joining the city with Anacostia. The unsafe present structure will be replaced at an estimated cost of 375000 dollars with substructure funded from 80000 dollars. Engineer W J Douglas designed the plans under Col. John Biddle and Capt. Jay J Morrow. The six 130 foot plate arch spans and a 100 foot draw span form the 375000 dollar bridge with plans allowing various lift bridge patents. Bids will be invited in two classes for single or split contracts and the drawbridge floor will use heavy planking.

Anacostia W. J. Douglas John Biddle Jay J. Morrow Washington Hale

Cherokee Bill to Patrol Exposition Grounds at Lewis and Clark Fair

Legendary Indian fighter and cowboy Cherokee Bill Hilijah Kinkead has reported for duty as guard at the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland. Once famed for San Juan Hill charges and bank robber captures, he now patrols the grounds for law infractions as the exposition opens June 1, facing a livelier, more colorful frontier in the fair’s amusement district.

Portland Roosevelt Hilijah Kinkead Texas Rough Rivers San Juan Hil San Juan Hill Witchita Falls Tex Bagby Wichita Falls New York Teis Mn Beach Cavalry Clark Montana Steet Ontana Eet Chicago Ada Becaus Feora Worgan Choula Eure

Argentine sugar bounty declared by treasury secretary

The Treasury Secretary proclaims the net bounty on Argentine sugar exports as one and a quarter centavos per peso, effectively setting a tariff-like levy. The note clarifies the duty and its relation to the customs rate amid the fiscal context.

Supreme Court rules against Harriman in Northern Securities case

The Supreme Court rejects Harriman and others claims to rescind a stock sale to Northern Securities and uphold ratable distribution of assets. It finds no equity to relax the rule against recovery, bars in pari delicto, and affirms that former owners must accept a proportionate share of remaining assets.

Supreme Court of the United States Harriman Northern Securities Company Securities ‘Company Circuit United States Northern Pacific Burlington Union Pacific Gona Acquiesende and Laches Secur Great Britain France Europe Securities Company

Mutual Fire Insurance Suit Faces Jurisdiction Question

A U S court ruled against Goi y against Charles C Meyer, in a case alleging lack of jurisdiction of a Western District of New York court. The defense claimed service on a director in New York diluted company presence, but evidence showed officers solicited business in the state and accounted for a third of total premiums, establishing regular operations.

Goi Charles C. Meyer Su Court of the United States Conte Insurance. Company Thempany United States Court For the Western District York Cas New York New York State

Navy Court Martial Authority Upheld in Pacific Waters

A United States Supreme Court decision sustains a naval commander's right to convene a general court martial in Philippine waters without explicit presidential authorization. The ruling clarifies the 1808 provision seen as applicable only to waters within the United States and its distant dominion, not foreign seas. The case involved John Smith and a 1999 York crewman appealing a confinement sentence and salary claim, with the Court of Claims ruling reversed by the Supreme Court.

United States Philippine Shah -Equ United Stats Senate Court of” Claims White Joshua Bishop Navy Congress

Supreme Court Denies Appeal in Philippine Customs Case

Justice Holmes delivers the opinion in Hengy UW Peabody Warner Co. v United States. The court reverses lower rulings, holding duties on goods shipped from New York to Manila between 1899 and 1901 were not tariffs on a foreign country after the treaty with Spain. The ruling hinges on wartime military contributions during the Philippine insurrection era.

Justice Holmes Supreme Court of the United States Hengy UW Peabody& Co Warner Barogh “& Co United States New York Mann Spain Jiethe Holmes Philippines Philippine Islands Court of Elaine District Court For Southern District of

Liability of Stockholders Declined by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court negated a request from the Second Circuit in Middletown C N Y National Bank v Toledo, Ann Arbor and Northern Michigan Railroad, ruling the Ohio constitutional self executing provision on stockholder liability must be pursued in Ohio courts, not outside the state. Justice Peckham wrote the opinion, noting enforcement in New York courts was improper.

Supreme Court of the United States United States Circuit Court of Appeals Second Circuit Middletown Ohio Supreme Court New York Smiler Pdekham

Supreme Court limits shipowners duty for undesired immigrants

In Hackfield & Co. v United States the Supreme Court reversed the Ninth Circuit, holding shipowners must exercise due diligence to return immigrants but are not automatically responsible for escapes. The decision, written by Justice Day, narrows strict liability for neglect to return rejected Japanese immigrants who escaped from a locked room aboard a ship.

Supreme Court Justice Day Supreme Court of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit Hackfield & Co United States Circuit ‘Court of Appeals Supreme’ Court

Supreme Court Interprets Preference Clauses in Bankruptcy Law

Justice White delivers the opinion in Guilford Repell v. Goetz Bank of Tiffin Ohio. The court holds a creditor who received a voidable preference in good faith may still prove the debt after a court judgment removes the preference. The ruling explains that current law covers preferences where the creditor acted without knowledge of wrongful intent.

Supreme Court Justice White Supreme Court of the United States Guilford Reppel Charles A. Goetz Tiffin Ohio Gavings Bank Garrender United States Circuit Court of Appeals Sixth Ee Ee

Dissenting Justices Question Expanded Debtor Preference Clauses

In a dissent, Justices Harlan Brewer Brown and Day argue the surrender clause in the act should not be read as a punitive measure. They contend Congress could not have intended harsher penalties on creditors under broadened preferences. The opinion warns against an unjust and unprecedented result from sweeping statutory interpretation.

Congress Harlan, Brewer, Brown Day

Ticket Brokers Hearing in Railroad Injunction Suit

Justice Anderson heard arguments in a District Supreme Court injunction case filed by five railroad companies to restrain ticket brokers from handling special redeemable tickets. Brokers claim the tickets are property rights and that their sale is lawful, denying fraud or conspiracy.

Justice Anderson District Supreme Court Washington George E. Hamilton J. Spaulding Flannery Henry EB. Davis

Acquits Judge Raymond Chief Justice of Indian Territory

The Department refrains from criticizing the conduct of Chief Justice Raymond. Attorney General Moody’s aide Russell says the department found nothing proven to remove him. They note territorial judges may be removed by the President but deserve independence from executive pressure. Judge Raymond’s honesty and impartiality are not questioned. he is praised for his work against liquor traffic.

Raymond Indian Territory Moody Russell Department States

Russian generals old do their advanced years explain defeats

A US Navy officer argues that extreme age among Russian generals helps explain failures in Manchuria. He cites Kaulbars at 76 Gripenberg near 80 Kuropatkin 57 and later Linievitch 65 Stoessel 60 Nogi 63 Oyama 63, noting long careers and early starts. The piece compares ages across eras and battles to suggest longevity can fortify or squander command.

Manchuria United States Navy Kaulbars Gripenberg Kuropatkin Haikoutal Mudken St. Petersburg Linievitch Russia Oster Stoessel Port Arthur Nogi Oyama Japan Winfield Anole Wehlings Napoleon Waeterloo

Wisconsin Man Seeks Extraordinary Exposition Post

A Tomahawk man James McBride, aged sixty, writes from Wisconsin to the Portland Fair claiming he would sit in a chair for days, subsisting on prunes, to win an unusual position at the fair. Officials react with amusement and doubt his eligibility, while some ask for proof or further action.

Oregon Portland Mare James’ McBride James McBride Oda McBride Aly Bette

Debate Over Rockefeller Gift Splits Congregational Ministers

Boston April 3 A debate among Congregational ministers over whether the American Board should accept John D. Rockefeller’s gift of 100000 reveals a split between younger Protestant clergy and older advocates of Prudential policy. Dr Evans argues the gift threatens morals and ethics. Dr Noble defends the board’s autonomy and practical aims. No vote was taken.

Noble American Board Evans Standard Oil Washington Post Boston Amgerican Board John D. Rockefeller Congregational Ministers of Pilgrim Hall New England Prudential Committee Thomas Sims Melrose F. A. Noble Chicago Daniel Hivans Cambridge Rockefeller Andrew Carnegie Helen Gould Standard Ofl Company Hvans

German built Taingtau Chinan Railway in China

An official of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions notes the Taingtau Chinan Railway, 250 miles long, costing 14 314,000, built with German capital and under German control. It links Tsingtau and Chinafu with key stations, aiding mission education plans amid regional religious activity. Mrs. Charles M Pepper discusses Brazil and Argentina travel experiences in a Scottish Rite temple recital with preconcert music.

Aegistee Washington Post China Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions Tsingtau Wwet Tts Charles M. Pepper Brazil Argentina Charles M. P . Eraay Scottish Rite Northwest Woman's National Press Association Pepper South Aufertéa

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Washington Theaters Ethel Barrymore The New National Thomas Raceward Silver Creek Brinthorpe Abbey England Miss Barrymore Shea Bre. Harte S. Sunday A. S Arthur Brinthorpe London Jacky Col. Brinthorpe Arthur Brinthorpes America Tom Oxley Oxley Abbey Sunday Brinthorpa Brinthorpe Lady Teazle Ance John Dinsmore Snake Blake and Carteton Lafayette Opera House Jopler Mercer Gase-Opinign Northern Securities Cabinot New Orleans New Orleans Gas Light Company Drainage Commission Jaides Thomas H. Clarke Suprémé Court Wey Cave Constitution of Dr. Mneble Daniel Evame Themerican Board Congregatio Church Dr. Eyana Aids American Missions
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