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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1905
Page
12
An opinion piece argues that current Iowa representatives may gain from leaving the capital’s air, urging careful nominations as tariff reform and constitutional amendments stir debate. It references Albert B. Cummins and Western politicians, noting tensions over currency and elections while warning about standpatters and revisionists shaping the next Congress.
Cleveland April 7 United States District Attorney Sullivan returned from Cincinnati where he argued against a stay of sentence in the Chadwick case He said Mrs Chadwick may seek Supreme Court review but only with permission to the Court There is a distinction between Chadwick and Machen in the charges The grand jury also returned a new indictment against A B Spear cashier of the failed Citizens National Bank of Oberlin alleging new facts about false bank entries and affidavits Sullivan said Spear’s case will be first during this term.
Gov Cummins declined to confirm or deny plans to run for Senate against McColliver. He said he has the right to be a candidate but has made no decision and will not decide now. The discussion touched on tariff policy and primary law prospects in Iowa amid price protection debate.
Inquiries show abundant labor supply for current construction with ads drawing many applicants, though skilled trades may tighten later. Government contracts worth millions span several years, delaying rushed completion while crews, mostly African American, work on the navy yard power house, sewer extension, boiler house, and planned machine shop annex.
James P Voorhees, sculptor and son of the late Senator Voorhees, plans to gift the State of Indiana a copy of a bust of his father from his studio. He notes the bust has stood in the United States Capitol for seven or eight years and expects favorable state reception when formally tendered to state officials. He intends to visit Indiana soon, meet Governor Hanly, and arrange completion of the gift.
The following fourth class postmasters were appointed yesterday in New York Center Village H H Sherwood. Pennsylvania New Riogioi Edwin Mimin Reeders M B Woodling. Virginia Archie G E Mitchell Basham M F Scott Paris Lewis Strother Remus C B Thomas Rockingham John Hollar Wan J B Williams.
The President yesterday reappointed David A. Robinson as postmaster at Dallas Texas. Mr Robinson was appointed last summer and has served since then. His appointment was not confirmed by the Senate. You get the best when you get The Sunday Post, Washingtons Favorite Newspaper.
Two district National Guard elections planned to fill vacancies as officers are chosen. Many enlisted men drill at the armory and improve rifle scores. Work to repair Congress Heights rifle range will begin soon. Transfers and discharges ordered, with focus on Third Naval Battalion. Company A elections set for April 17 and April 11 to fill first and second lieutenant positions respectively. Regiment assemblies and drills noted, with praise for soldiers’ appearance and discipline.
Military and civic items aired in a mixed veterans page. Includes rifle gallery completion at the First Separate Battalion armory, new inspection selections, and rapid rifle practice plans. Transfers, discharges, and reassignments of numerous enlisted men across First and Second Regiments and naval battalion units are listed with recent removals from the district noted.
William C Hunt leading the state census work with bureau estimates placing New York State population at 7 901 764 and New York City at 38 902 097 for next month. Officials anticipate figures may rise due to continued immigration trends over the past five years.
Haitian Minister Leger met Secretary Taft to press concerns over a report by American Minister Powell about Port au Prince. Taft referred him to Acting Secretary Adams. Powell is seen as acting within duty to report fears of trouble and to aid the Haitian and Italian governments. About 40 Syrians left the island. decree will apply to native Syrians only. Powell reports a modified order allowing Syrian merchants to reclaim goods from customs. Navy reports cruiser Dixie has departed.
A collage of humorous aphorisms and mock poems about life, marriage, gossip, and vice set in a Milwaukee flavor. The piece rails against relapses after illness, prudence in business, and wry views of social norms. It features playful rhymes and a drinking toast to Milwaukee.
Maude Lynne extols education as a crucial boon for humanity. She cites Herbert Spencer to argue learning elevates society, noting schools, colleges, teachers, and even athletics and widows benefit from education. She insists every low condition should strive for a first class education.
From Guantanamo for Monte Cristi The Dixie carries a detachment of about 16 marines retired from duty on the Isthmus of Panama The Yankee is at Sandiz Santo Domingo with 300 marines The extra detach ment of the Dixie has been sent so that they might be at the disposal of Adamal Siss bee should they be needed in connection with the inauguration of the American administration of the Dominican customs.
Commander AGB Canaga of the Bureau of Steam Engineering sails to Halifax to board the Victorian and study its turbine engines on a transatlantic voyage, then return to the United States aboard the Victorian or Virginian. The Navy seeks bids for a new scout ship and will consider alternate turbine installation proposals based on gathered data.
Miss Pearl M White daughter of former Congressman W Jo White and millionaire Cleveland manufacturer secretly marries James T Bancroft at St Luke's Episcopal Church in Hot Springs. Bancroft, 25, left his Palm Beach hotel desk job after meeting her. they depart for the bride’s home.
The bulletin from Fourth Assistant Postmaster General De Graw shows over 5000 new rural routes established in ten months ending April, with more than 1000 additional routes authorized to start within sixty days. By April 1, 29996 routes were in operation, led by Illinois with 245, and Ohio rising to second place with 2161. The report notes future extensions to Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines are expected, while insular possessions remain unextended. The Ninth Indiana district tops congressional districts with 241 routes.
A report from Saharanpur near Calcutta describes a citywide plague outbreak and rapid district spread. Civil authorities admit quarantine and disinfection failures as Americans and locals flee, while the poor seek aid with little medical access in the surrounding villages.
District Court of Appeals on motion of Attorney J J Darlington granted a writ of error to the United States Supreme Court in the Allan L McDermott case, receiver of City and Suburban Railway Company, versus Charles E Severe. Bond for costs fixed at 500. Severe, a young boxer, had won a $15,000 verdict for loss of a leg. the Court of Appeals upheld the judgment. Sues for Alleged False Arrest. Thomas L Grady, aided by I Melendez Hing and W Calvin Chage, filed suit yesterday against Maurice Keane for $5,000 damages for alleged malicious prosecution claiming Keane, without reasonable cause, had the plaintiff arrested on a charge of injuring private property.
The Panama Canal Commission outlines direct business methods as the keynote of its program. President Roosevelt is praised as a model for stockholders in the canal project and a push to mirror railroad-era reporting and oversight is emphasized.
Comprehensive Alaska display planned for the Lewis and Clark Exposition includes a large mineral exhibit with gold nuggets, coal and other minerals, a circular arrangement of a ceremonial totem poles, an Indian dugout canoe floated on Guilds Lake, extensive agricultural and natural resource sections, educational displays from schools, and a topographical map of Alaska. The Treadwell mine blocks will illustrate annual production around 322,000,040.
The appeal argues counsel was prohibited by the District Court of Appeals in the McCaully case from influencing the jury in Samuel Giussennrimer’s criminal case. The ruling by Justice Wright of the District Supreme Court held him in contempt for improper contact during the trial. The court offers advisement on the issue.
Indictment charges Lipscomb and Wood with embezzling 1610 dollars from the Wilshin Deserving Endowment Association. Postponed as attorneys appear before Judge Bird at the courthouse in Midway Islands. Japanese assurances aim to curb hunting risks near Miawas Islands. reader ads urged in The Sunday Post.
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