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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1906

Page

27

Denby Dreamer Testifies On Immigration At House Panel

Sir Liang Chang’s remarks challenge Denby claim that Chinese officials issue fraudulent certificates. He argues officials may have acted within law while noting coincidences with past Chinese diplomacy and a letter from Li Hang Lang Hong. Debate centers on whether Chinese authorities aided citizens to enter other nations and if allegations rest on evidence.

Denby Conamuma Sit Chening Lang-€ Hong John Amercan Amatic Association Ffairs Jeter Tee Liam Ae Piane-Cieng Duke Wy Ting Fang Zhen Liang Chemes Wa ‘Fing-fung Toreien Affoirs Hansa

Immigrant Certificates and Chinese Officials Contention

Debated records from the Bureau of Immigration show 893 applicants with certificates issued in China and 68 percent admissions and rejections at San Francisco. The speaker accuses Chinese officials of issuing fraudulent certificates and questions the minister’s handling, arguing many affected were native-born Americans or returning workers.

United States Ofc Copia Denby China Yim Cromt Durie Bureau of Immoration San Francisco Cones

Contempt Charge Hits J. Ham Lewis in Waterworks Case

Judge Humphrey in the United States Circuit Court finds Col Lewis in contempt for filing suits against Alton Waterworks despite a restraining order. Lewis faces 30 days in jail, with possible remission upon dismissal of actions, as he seeks to foreclose bonds for Boston Water and Light Co. and others. The case centers on mortgage holders and a planned syndicate purchase reach.

Alton Waterworks Springfield Humphrey Todas Col Dames Hamalon Trumphrey Alton Waterworks Company Toan and Trist Company Col Laas Waderworks Pr Chase Cncage Lewis Uumphres Hurmohres Towicht Washington Humpmeys

Emerson-Nelle EmersonMarriage at St Johns Church

Miss Nelle Emerson daughter of President Thomas M Emerson of the Atlantic Coast Line and Cornelius Van Langen, Wilmington, were married yesterday at St Johns Episcopal Church. The couple will reside in Wilmington after the ceremony.

Rine Washington

Cuticura cure praised in patient testimonial

A patient named Claude Johnson from Walnut Kansas shares a testimonial about Cuticura remedies. He says skin eruption and itching persisted for two years until using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills. Relief began after first use and full cure followed. He offers publication.

Cuticura Claude Johnson Mepla Grove Farm Walnut Kan

Itch Itch Itch Skin Cure Ad Promotes Home Remedies

An old advertisement touts Cuticura Soap, Galore Cink meat, and Cuticura Resolvent Pills as a cure for skin conditions. It claims relief when physicians fail and lists drugstore sources and assorted product names in a promotional tone.

Gil Peter Drug & Cham Boston

House Debates Extend Quarantine Bill amid Filibuster

A lively House debate over extending the Philippine coastwise laws and a quarantine bill dominated proceedings. The chamber suspended rules to pass the false stamped articles ban 139 to 35 and the alcohol use in arts measure 24 to 15, while a quorum dispute delayed action until a 615 recess.

Bartlett Philippine Islands Littlefield Cooper Wisconsin Supreme Court Payne and Chik Mesas Michigan Srasyenai Whitesme Texas Ryan New York Congress Secretary of Commerce and Labor United States Dave Senate Georgia Cannon Uling Messrs Patterson Tennessee Willamson Oregon Swanson Virginia

National Academy session opens with many papers read

The annual NAS session began in this city with a morning council at 110 o'clock A pub lc and an afternoon meeting at the National Museum Burding. Read papers include Developments of Existential Graphy and their Consequences for Logic and Morphological Studies of Vegetative Organs. продолжение today with many distinguished readings and bios of notable scientists.

National Academy of Sciences Arnold Hague National Museum Burding CS Felice Commeilnocens Theo Holm Theo Gil J M Crafts Theo Gill Academy Alexander Agassiz Cambridge Mass J McK Cattell Agavaiz H L Clark Rocks H F Osborn Bridger Wyong W J Sinelair H J Osborn L Dutton Shina C D Walcott Regent George L Hale W W Campbell C D Perrine M I Papin Admial John Rogers Asaph Faall George P Marsh M Davis Theo Grif

Supreme Court Puts Off Patterson Case Motion

The Supreme Court yesterday issued an order delaying the motion to dismiss or affirm the case of the people of Colorado against United States Senator Patterson. The case concerns contempt charges in a Colorado Supreme Court matter.

Patterson Supeme People of Colorado United States Coloido Supréme ‘Ous

Club Seeks Exclusive Use of Buffalo Title in Court

The Buffalo Social and Charitable Club filed suit in the District Supreme Court seeking a restraining order against the Buffalo Club of the Emnebts of St John. It asks that the defendant be prohibited from using the words Buffalo or The Buffalo Club as a title.

Buffalo Social and Charitable Club District Supreme Court Buffalo Club St John Nord “Buffalo

Home of the Indo European lecture by Dr Bolling

Dr George M Bolling professor of Greek literature Sanscrit and comparative philology at the Catholic University spoke before the National Geographic Society in Hubbard Memorial Hall about The Home of the Indo European asserting that Southern Russia is likely the cradle of the Aryan race and that the Central Asia cradle theory has been long discarded by scientists.

George Bolling National Geographic Society George M Bolling Catholic University Hubbard Memorial Hall Sixteenth M Streets Bolling Washington America Russia Max Muller Central Asia Hax Aye

Easter lawless eye rolling festival at White House grounds

Hundreds of Washington residents attended a curious Easter event on the White House lawns where adults without children were barred. Several small boys and girls were hired to gain entry, with prices contested by financiers outside. a hot waffle vendor profited as the scene unfolded with policemen enforcing the entry rule.

Washington White House Marine Band Uhtess Aveniian Tully Grntuing

Egg rolling and rabbit hunt draw crowd at Randle Highlands

Thousands of children attended the Randle Highlands event with music by the Naval Gun Factory Band and additional rabbit and guinea hare hunts. Many families arrived from across the city, leaving hundreds turned away by crowded cars. In Annapolis, Jeanne Leonie Marian wed Ernest Brooks after a ceremony at St Annes P E Church.

Randle Highlands Naval Gun Factory Ernest Brooks J. L. Manon, Spreigh Washington Post Annapolis Jeanne Leonie Marian Wenr. Marion Department of Modern Laneuages Naval Academy New York St Annes P E Church Joseph P McComas John Pierce Construction Company Yate and Commelt

Ayer's Sursaparilia Ad Touts Long Experience

A dubious 60 year claim promotes a tonic for thin blood and weak nerves urging readers to consult their doctors and follow medical advice. The cut text references a marketing pitch and fragmented phrases about medical remedies and prescriptions.

Ayer Oi Ger Maridciaes

Supreme Court Docket Origins and 19th Century Boundary Disputes

The Supreme Court opened its docket by original cases for the first time in twenty nine years with New Jersey versus Delaware leading a set of boundary disputes. Attorneys sought further continuances as Congress debated state agreements. Several cases advanced or settled by stipulation, others continued or dismissed as dates and terms were adjusted, with adjournment planned for May.

Fuller New Jersey Delaware Gocketen Jsit Congress Supreme Court Towa Whaois Representaive Lacey Iowa Maryland West Virginis Missouri-Nebraska Representative Hinshaw Nebraska United States Michigan Sault Ste Marie Canal Georgia and Tennessee Copper Company Washington Oregon Virginia West Virginia South Dakota North Carolina Northern Securities Company Great Northern Northern Pacific Bowes Bowers Calfornia Dredging Company

Local Elks Banquet At Masonic Temple Promises Entertainment

Lodge Washington Lodge No 687 BFP invites over 500 wives mothers sisters and daughters of 115 members to a banquet and theater night at the Masonic Temple. Elks Congress speakers will share the stage with top local talent while Exalted Ruler R E Mattingly presides and a committee handles arrangements.

Washington Lodge BFP O Elss Masonic Temple Addttion Elks In Congress Ruter R E Mattingly Hugh Harvey E. W. Emery Robert HE McWade Richard A O Brien MG McCormick Clarkson J.C Maxwell F B Carpenter Howard Voight August Brill Charles Uter«mehle James A Burkett Jesse Jackson

Siprame Court Denies Jurisdiction in Syracuse Case

Chief Justie Fuller ruled the Siprame Court lacked jurisdiction in the case of Skaneateles Paper Company and others versus the city of Syracuse. The city sought to condemn property for a water supply project, affecting seventeen miles above the city. Damages were assessed at 224,860 for seven concerns, excluding the water right, and the ruling was appealed.

Justie Fuller Skaneateles Paper Company Syracuse

Supreme Court Upholds Murder Case Decision

The Supreme Court, in a decision by Justice Houlmes, upholds the Georgia court verdict sentencing J G Rawlings Ahston Rawlings and Jesse Rawlings to life, Leonard Rawlings to a shorter term, for the murder of two young children. The defendants, all members of the same family in Lowndes County, were connected to a feud with the Carters. A Negro named Moore was hired to carry out the killing.

Supreme Court Houlmes Court of Georgia J G Rawlings Ahston Rawlings Jesse Rawlings Leonard Rawlings Lowndes County Carter Moore

Sunday Law Violation Case Dismissed in Georgia

The Georgia Supreme Court dismissed J. M. Searle against the State of Georgia for lack of jurisdiction over a case challenging a Sunday freight train ban. Searle, superintendent of the Southern Railroad, was convicted, then pursued a writ of error to the U.S. Supreme Court alleging the Georgia law conflicts with the Federal Constitution.

J. M Searle State of Georgia Supreme Court Searle Southern Railroad State Supreme Court United States Supreme Court

Railroad Wins In Michigan Tax Case

The Detroit, Grand Haven and Milwaukee Railroad Company won a ruling against Perry Powers auditor general of Michigan. Justice Brewer held the railroad not subject to the 1901 ad valorem tax law under its charter. The decision restrains enforcement of the state tax law on the carrier.

Detroit, Grand Haven ‘and Milwaukee Railroad Company Perry Powers State of Michigan Justice Brewer Supreme Court

Supreme Court backs New York in milk purity case

The Supreme Court yesterday sustained New York in the case of Frederick St John against the state over selling adulterated milk. Fines imposed at Buffalo totaled 200 dollars. The verdict was upheld by the New York Court of Appeals, and the matter moved to the United States tribunal.

Supreme Court New York Frederick St John Buffalo New York Court of Appeals United States

Woman Seeks Supreme Court Admission for Sorin

In the supreme Court yesterday attorney William Herring moved that his daughter Sarah Herring Sorin of Tucson Arizona be allowed to practice before the United States Supreme Court. She becomes the twenty fifth woman admitted to practice. Mrs Bela Lockwood the first was an estertary.

Supreme Court Attottorney William Herring Sarah Herring Sorin Tucson Ariz United States Supreme Court Bela Lockwood

NEW LIGHT UPON NIAGARA Excavations Proposed to Divert Stream

Testimony at a Rivers and Harbors Committee hearing explored Niagara County Irrigation and Water Supply Company plans to divert Niagara River water to heighten the Falls on the American side. Engineers claimed 17,200 cubic feet per second could yield 450,000 horsepower, creating jobs and millions in profits, while preserving the falls' spectacle. A second hearing was set with further discussion of Mr Burton’s bill. A separate case noted damages claimed after a January stairway fall in a Ninth Street store.

Niagara Falls Rivers Anid Arbors Committee House Niagara County Irigation and Water Supply Company Niagara River International Waterways Commission Barton Niagara Cooper Veale, Cooper & Blackwell New York Magara American Falls Niagara, County Irrigation and Water Supply Company Lake Ile Fram Weile Neork Hanson Burton

Will Blodgett probate filing near Chicago trust plan

The Blodgett will dated March 13, 1908 was filed for probate yesterday. The entire estate is placed in trust with trustee William B Colt of Chicago who may pay a $50 bequest to T Spencer Blodgett of Coopertown NM and divide personal property among Kin and relatives. The remainder is to be divided among William B Merrell J Colt and Mary Jane.

Woman Doctor Credits Postum Coffee Substitute in Cure of Neuralgic Headaches

A woman recounts twelve years of neuralgic headaches and severe weight loss. After consulting many doctors with only temporary relief, a physician advised Postum Food Coffee. She reports rapid weight gain, headache relief within weeks, and overall mental clarity returning. She claims Postum cured her coffee poisoning and improved her life, urging readers to read The Road to Wellville.

Egory Algne Postum Co Battle Creek Alton Well le

Exhibit Swann Heirlooms at Sloan for Sale

The late Mrs J T Smann’s effects including massive mahogany furniture, rare china, bronzes, enamels, cut glass, paintings, and art music material are on display at C G Sloan in G street and will be sold by auction starting Wednesday. The collection, tied to Washington and Maryland ties, features early colonial and English pieces, a Gothic rosewood hallrack, Buhl cabinet, roman sideboard, empire brass, and extensive silver and glass works. Paintings include landscapes by Turner and Turner inspired works, with miniature cabinets from Elizabethan times.

J T Smann C G Sloan G Street Swann Washington Lfe Maryland Guv Swann Princeton WN. J Sheffield China

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