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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1905
Page
3
General Wood arrives at Jolo and orders Moros to surrender within ten days. A Daito refugee from Borneo, organizing opposition to American rule, faces coercive threat as Wood vows to muster a force if demands are not met. Secretaries and guards attacked during a ball on April 10.
Fragmented report describes a mother hurling her baby to death and then leaping from a window in an apparent attempt on her own life. The child survived with possible recovery, while the mother’s condition relates to inflammatory rheumatism. Additional details are unclear due to poor OCR quality.
Scattered obituaries and marriage notices from an early 20th century page list individuals by name with sparse details. Entries mention weddings, survivors, and funeral times across multiple locales, including Washington DC and Virginia, with dates around April 1905 and related family connections hinted through several surnames.
Special to The Washington Post reports a joint arbitration agreement between the Building Trades Employers' Association and unions in Greater New York. The pact, adopted unanimously, ends exclusive employer committees and grants equal standing to union and employer groups in settling labor disputes affecting about 100000 mechanics across 1000 contractors. Both sides declare satisfaction and relief, viewing the agreement as a union victory and a safeguard against strikes or lockouts this year.
New York April 22. Vice President Hyde’s letter to Equitable Life general agents failed to satisfy policyholders and prompted a meeting at the Equitable Building. Agents debated a reply but adjourned with no decision as the convention has adjourned. A planned response may appear in minutes rather than from a formal statement.
New York April 22 Prominent speakers from parts of the country will attend the seventh annual meeting of the National Municipal League and the twelfth annual conference for good city government to be held next week in Delaware City The opening session will feature Charles Von Pornes president of the Leird aldermen delivering a welcome address Prof L S Rowe of Philadelphia discusses municipal accounting and statistics Legrand Powers of Washington outlines municipal taxation and Dr John S Roberts of Philadelphia covers municipal conditions in Minneapolis and the recall policy debates conclude with officer elections The program includes coordination of instruction in municipal government in colleges and universities and women’s work for municipal progress by Miss Marguerite LeCharles of New York City
Private advices from Manila report Lieut Kerr who commanded the Baltison at San Francisco de Malabon when Surgeon ONeill of Schenectady was killed by ladrones has been court martialed and dishonorably discharged. Also discusses progress in the printing art and praises Washington printing establishments including The Henry E Wilkens Printing Company known for halftone printing.
Funeral set for next Tuesday at Congregational Church in Washington Connecticut with simple services per Mrs Platt. Vice President Fairbanks will attend and these congressional committees will participate, while no state funeral is planned.
An invitation forwarded to President Roosevelt requests his attendance at the laying of the corner stone of Cleveland’s new Federal building on May 20. Harvey B Goulder represents the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce and urges the President to include Cleveland on his return from a Western hunting trip.
Arkansas Governor Jefferson Davis accused Nebraska Governor Mickey of reviving sectional issues during remarks at the Northern Settlers Convention in Galveston. Mickey cited Civil War ties as proof of shared veteran friendships, prompting Davis to denounce the topic as in poor taste before a crowd that later saluted him from the cruiser Galveston with seventeen guns.
President Roosevelt and companions moved camp from east divide to west divide creek near New Castle Colorado about twenty miles from New Castle. The party seeks privacy in the mountains with visitors urged to respect their seclusion and refrain from approaching the camp. Smoked venison was served at the table this week and a supply was sent to the president by Frank.
John Gott notes and Secretary Loeb acknowledgment for a smoked venison gift from the President. Hayes, a Glenwood taxidermist, receives the letter. Stewart bids farewell to the President before returning to Colorado Springs. Roosevelt plans to skip church in New Castle due to distance. In Chicago, May 17 events outline arrival, lunch with the Merchants and Hamilton clubs, a private reception, rest time, and a Broquois Club banquet with 600 invitations and 400 members expected to attend. 200 guest places remain.
An veteran Washington detective explains the city’s strict police system and pawnshop surveillance. He recalls past gang activity, describes the janitor as a former fence, and details how the records and quick pawnshop checks deter theft. He notes few big robberies recently and calls Washington a poor market for crooks.
Cleveland authorities arrested Byron Stapleton a cigar dealer charged with bringing lottery tickets from Mexico. Bail set at 2000. National crackdown expands as New Orleans officers raid Mexican Lottery Company offices and arrest Ollie Smith and George Henault for state lottery violations and later on federal warrants. Tickets and cash seized in May drawings paraphernalia recovered.
Fred J Wilson, superintendent of the Indian warehouse in New York, was formally dismissed. Special Indian Agent McNichol delivered the order, with Wilson claiming the payroll irregularities were sanctioned by Commissioner Jones during his absence in Washington.
A tornado struck Jefferson Texas last night cutting a 100 yard by 0.75 mile path through the western part of the city. It leveled houses wrecked two negro churches toppled trees and monuments. Several injuries reported with narrow escapes. The path was clean cut.
Lafayette Ind April 22 Col John Harrison Jack veteran of Civil War staff to three Indiana governors and former Monon road agent died at sixty five. Berlin April 22 Hedwig Niemann Raabe noted actress died in mental institution. Tarrytown April 22 Francis H Saltus father of author Edgar Saltus died in town New York April 2 automobile collision in Madison New Jersey killed Annie Moller six year old daughter of local farmer Enos Wilder Jr arrested then paroled.
A vintage plea touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp-Root as a universal kidney and bladder remedy. The ad cites Back pain, frequent urination, and other symptoms, claims dramatic cures, offers a free sample bottle and book, and urges readers to mention Washington Sunday Post. It emphasizes Dr Kilmer’s product name and Binghamton address.
At about 1 30 this morning police were drawn to 402 Fairhardson street northwest by cries of murder. John Milo lay with a deep neck wound and was taken to Freedmen's Hospital in serious condition. James Milo drew a revolver during arrest attempts but officers recovered it and James was locked up at No station New York.
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