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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1906
Page
24
A seasoned observer critiques Colon Cristobal health data and dam plans. He notes massive black labor transit, dubious reservoir foundations, and alleged misstatements by officials and engineers. Kenly's dam critiques emphasize poor drainage, possible stagnation, and questionable water supply projections for Colon and Cristobal.
Rep Henry T. Bannon defended Brig. Gen. Jacob H. Smith before the House, arguing his Samar campaign followed explicit orders from superiors and was no more brutal than Gen. Wood’s actions at Mont Dajo. He cited Chaffee Wheaton and Hughes orders urging extermination of bands to quell rebellion, asserting no women or children were killed under Smith’s command.
The article reports on the anthracite operators' counter arbitration proposal and the miners' general scale committee debate in New York and Kansas. It notes the miners may accept the operators' plan to have the strike commission judge the dispute while retaining original demands with changes. The plan includes check-off funding, wage adjustments, and a three year vs two year agreement. Officials at Southwestern district consider appealing to President Roosevelt for settlement, with operators representing about 90 percent of the district's output. Representatives from ten coal companies at Athens sign the 1903 scale, signaling possible resumption of operations.
President has arranged activities for Easter Monday with a Made-Air program. The event will give little ones the right of way on the green followed by a concert by the Marine Band honoring a swords old custom.
Representatives of city post office branches met last night chaired by assistant postmaster Madison Davis. The group drafted a resolution praising Gen. Merritt for his kindness and courtesy, lamenting his departure, and expressing gratitude for his administration as postmaster.
By direction of the President the south grounds of the White House will open on Easter Monday April 16 1906 from 5 to 7 pm for children only small children may be with guardians adults without children will be barred A Marine Band concert will run 420 to 630 pm on the north side of the Ellipse President’s Park White Lot The sign at the gates will say No adults admitted unless accompanied by children The Easter egg roll is a yearly event with families and nurses present and gates reopen at 9 pm sharp after last year’s delays.
Secretaries office reveals several shifts in the Commerce and Labor departments. Capt Meredith retires on July 3 after a long tenure, to be replaced by Assistant Director T J Sullivan. New appointments include Frisby as Coast Survey computer and Sare as Coast Survey aide. Byrne exits the bindery at printing office. Espey and Miller discussed as successors for library foreman roles.
The Society of Colonial Wars met at the New Willard to finalize plans for placing stones at 19 historic points. A tablet marking General Braddock’s landing was recommended for the proposed Episcopal Cathedral grounds with Bishop Latterive’s consent. A large bowlder will bear inscriptions and other historic sites may receive tablets, including the old Georgetown graveyard and the Rock of Dumbarton, though the latter is deteriorating and misused. Frederick C. Bryan discussed Thomas Hooker as a key figure in American democracy.
Miss Genevieve Wolf of 407 Southeast Street was badly injured in a runaway accident while riding with Bertrand De Mar of 18 Ninth Street yesterday afternoon. The horse bolted at eighth and T streets, throwing Wolf to the sidewalk and causing a scalp laceration. De Mar was uninjured.
George J Gould, chairman of the Wabash board, testified in a Brooklyn court that he has about 1.8 million dollars invested in Western Maryland railroad securities and that he transferred 1 million dollars of securities to his attorney Winslow S Pierse as a personal favor. He spoke for the defense in a case arising from a 1 million commission claim tied to the Fuller syndicate. A Mr Baker reportedly subscribed to 1 million in stock and withdrew, leaving Pierse in an awkward position, Gould said, adding the transfer was done as a friendship gesture to Pierse.
Secretary Rest to question British authority amid arrests of American fishermen by Newfoundland authorities. Gardner of Massachusetts reports court records on seizures and treaty rights, while Britain previously paid indemnity in 1879. Building Association elects officers and attor ney as finances remain strong. John Quinn remains president and Michael Colbert named attorney.
Article describes a large Burlington project with a 450000 cost, promising a seven story building in Washington. It mentions a depth of twelve feet and front features with apartments ranging from one to seven rooms. The text is fragmentary and project details are partially obscured.
A truncated historic forecast notes cooler conditions in the central and Gulf areas through Friday, with variable winds along the Middle Atlantic and New England coasts. Winds shift from northerly to southeast over Lake Michigan, and st ations report light to fresh northerly drafts for Thursday departures to European ports.
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