Chinese diplomat heads to Washington amid boycott tensions
Special Counselor Wang Ta-Hasta to join Legation as China weighs Canton Hankow Railroad dispute with China American Development Company. Sir Chentung Liang Cheng returns to capital to meet on Monday amid efforts to control railroad concession and restore US prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chentung Liang Cheng
Cantor- Hankow
Washington
Ampherst
Mags
Wang-Ta-Hasta
Chindre Foreign Office
Legation
China
Peking
Mr. Wang
Canton-Henkow
China-American Development Company
J. B. Morgan
Elihu Root
Mr .Morgan
Sir Cheatung
America
H Conger
Mexico
Morgan
Wang
Chinese Foreign Office
Celestial Kingdom
Canton-Hankow
Chentung
Amherst
Siberia Held Responsible For Failure To Take Mail
San Francisco August 1. The Pacific mail steamer Siberia left for the Orient leaving behind 250 packages of mail. Of the 260 packages returned to the post office 42 pouches and 41 sacks were for Manila, 39 pouches and 10 sacks for Honolulu, 21 sacks for Asiatic fleet warships and 9 sacks for China and Japan. Local mail left behind was mostly registered. The post office seeks a penalty under the Revised Statutes for improper discharge of its contract to carry mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
San Francisco
Orient
Manila
Honolulu
United States
China
Japan
Post Ofice Department
Pacific Mail
Siberis
Steamship Company
Post-office Department
Pheil
Millionaire Americans Buy Vast BC Timber Tracts
Vancouver reports wealthy U S investors including the Weyerhaeuser interests have acquired hundreds of square miles of timber in British Columbia along a potential Grand Trunk Pacific route. The timber is leased under a special license for speculative purposes. The province imposes a 2 percent tax on timber held under such leases, with about 20 million dollars of timber affected and potential revenue of around 400 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
British Columbia
Vancouver, & C
Weyerhauser
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Tug Stellary Flames Off Highlands of Naveevik
A seventy foot Philadelphia tug Stelle caught fire off the Highlands of Naveevik and the crew fought the blaze in vain until two nearby tugs Jacob M Heath and Reliance arrived and saved the crew. The Stellawent towed inside the Hook for pumping out and repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Stelle
Philadelphia
Naveevik
Jacob M Heath
Reliance
Heath
Obituary of Noted DC Real Estate and Banking Leader
A Washington figure associated with Oberlin College rose through Interior Department ranks and later led the American Security and Trust Company real estate division. He authored a vast private collection on the national capital and held prominent posts in urban charities and historical societies. He served as president of McLachlen Real Estate and Banking Company and belonged to multiple clubs and fraternal orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin College
Interior Department
Columbian University
American Security and Trust Company
Bar Association of
District of Columbia
McLachlen Real Estate and Banking Company
Girl's Reform School
United States
All Souls
Unitarian
Columbia Historical Society
National Capital
Blue Ridge
Chevy Chase
University Club
Columbia Golf Club
Military Order of the Loyal Legion
Albert Fike
Hite of Freemasonry
Ufe
Washington Commandery
Knights Templars
Shonts Seeks Fixes for Isthmus Evils in Washington Office
Canal Commission Chairman Shonts returns to Washington from the Isthmus and discusses conditions there. He addresses the sale of commissary supplies to native laborers known as silver men, noting high food prices and a plan to open stores with limits. He also says the Panama Railroad runs at six percent capacity and must be corrected. He aims to be present for the commission meeting on September 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shonts
Isthmian Canal Commission
Washington
Isthmus
Ths
Canal
Shoats
Panama
Washingtonians Draw Land in Uintah Reservation Lottery
William P. Titcomb and Willard D. Jones were drawn as successful claimants in the Uintah Indian reservation land lottery. Titcomb, a disbursing officer for the U S Fish Commission, and Jones, a crossing guard at Pennsylvania Avenue and Seventh Street, hold claim numbers 1012 and 111 respectively. Titcomb will await guidance from agent R Peate Herrick in Utah before final disposition. Jones, a Spanish War veteran, plans to hold the land if prudent, preferring Washington to relocation. Also notes a White House Marine Band concert and a postal benefit association meeting in Branford, Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Titcomb
W. D. Jones
Uintah Reservation
Uintah Indian Reservation
Willam F Titcord
United States Fish Commission
Willard D. Jones
Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventh Street
Titcomb
R Peate Herrick
Utah
Tucoumth
Judge Tucker Faces Justice Dept Inquiry Over Globe Court
The Department of Justice has completed an investigation into charges against Eugene A. Tucker associate territorial justice of Arizona. Prominent Arizona citizens alleged conduct questions including holding court in Globe for personal gain and placing feet on his desk. Officials caution the report not yet released but expect prompt transmission to Washington and potential removal if charges prove sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Justice
Eugene A. Tucker
Territorial
Arizona
Ins
Robb
Washington
Post
Genral
Tucker
Arizona Justice
Globe
Globertés
United States
Swayne
Marine Hospital Changes and Temporary Duty Orders
Leave and temporary duty changes involve Surgeon H W Saw tele, H W Sawtelle, L E Cofey, 0 HW Lavinder, Ro H Von Ezdorf, W W King, Joseph Goldberger, A M Stimson, H G Bbert, W W Addie, R H Gray, R Kennard, R P Hall, A Stuart, BH Holsendorf, and various assignments to Jackson Miss, New Orleans, Hilo Hawaii, Norfolk Virginia, San Juan Porto Rico, Alexandria La, Gulfport Mississippi, and other locations. Arrivals and departures list ships and stations at Newport News, Mare Island, Philadelphia, and Boston among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H W Sawtele
H W Sawtelle
Norfolk
Virginia
L. E Cofey
Hilo
Hawaii
HW Lavinder
Gulfport Bisa
New Orleans
J. F. White
Ro H von Ezdorf
Canal Zone
J H White
W W King
San Juan
Porto Rico
Joseph Goldberger Een
Mansfeld
Alexandria
Koan
A M Stimson
H G Bbert
W W Addie
Jackson
Miss
G B Young
R H Gray
R & Kennard
R P Hall
Holsendorf
Army officers receive multiple leave and duty orders from 1905 Special Orders
A lengthy dispatch lists Second Lieut Henry H. Robert and Alfred Ballin extension of leave, revocation of Bundet’s orders, and new assignments to Fort Leavenworth Manila and transport duty. It notes transfers, temporary duties, encampment details in Tennessee, and extended leaves for several Lieutenants and Captains, with several medical and engineer appointments and relocations. The report closes with U S officers boarding the Kroonland bound for French maneuvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Robert
Corps of Engineers
Alfred Ballin
Philippine Scouts
Charles
Bertram F. Joheson
Pientysabtr Infantry
Leo Krebs
Aurgeon
Ralph & Porter
Muregon
United States
Worvice
San Frenciseo
Cal
Buford
San Francisco
Manila
Porter
Philippines
Raymond B. Metself
Manile
Philippine Islands
Lisut
Metcalf
Military Secersary
Banaré A Millar
Artillery Corps
Cief
Dexter Sturged
Thirteenth Cavalry
William M Cruikshank
Fort Howard
Joh Kennedy
Charles O ‘Thomas, Jr
First Cavalry
St Louis
State of Tennesses
Thomas
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Patty Roger
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Benry D Snyder
Carl Reichmann
Seventeenth Infantry
Beeen
Fort. McPherson
Solomon D Roegsler
Puget Sound
Daniel van Voorhis
Third Cavalry
Franklin Bell
Toler
Dominican Customs for June Report Total and Allocation
Col Ton reports June customs receipts totaling 199951. A Dominican collection figure shows 298951 for June under the current system. After expenses, 96 was placed to the trust fund and 5710 credited to the Dominican government. Fourth class postmasters appointed include Edward B. Brian in West Cummington Massachusetts, and Francis M. Clark in Legg Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insular
George R. Colton
Senate
Matsachusetts
West Cummington
Edward BD
Brian Virginia
Dodie
M Garland
Legg
Francis M. Clark
Atlantic City Visit and Local Georgetown Notices
Mr and Mrs W B Johna and son are at Atlantic City while local notices tout telegraph service at 3534 M st and warn of store and business promotions in Georgetown. The Georgetown Gas Light Company expands plants, property sales and auctions, summer stationery deals, insurance, real estate, stables, and a range of local services with notices from shops, hotels, and residents in vivid period style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W Wood
P Street
Georgetown Gas Light Company
Georgetown
Mur-ray
Stabies
E S, Walmer & Son
Dr. Lindsey
Chigty-first Street
Vireinta
Acme Dairy Lunchroom
St. Fa
J McKenney Berry
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Wang-Ta-Hsia
TUG Stellary Flames
Chicago
Auk
Shea
Teamsters
Olson
James F. Hook
Panama Railroad
Canal Commission
White House
Marins
Brooke
Wagner
W. B. Santeleman
Thirteenth Hussars
Kes
Postal Benefit Association
Branford
Moody Waits Report
Benack
Fern
Newport
Nevada
Pawnee
Florida
Arkansas
Hopkins
Lawrence
Stewart
New London
Newark
Bradford
Dahlgren
Chattanooga
Bost Hull
League Island
Rocket
Brooklyn
Boston
Bennington
Mare Island
Fortune
Sylph
Naty Yard
Severn
Orientpoint
Maine
Missouri
Kentucky
Kesbsarge
Provincetown
Natragensett Bay
Irema
Abarenda
Newport News
Brutus
Alexport News
Atlanta
New Enndéam
Leontras
Portgziquth
Frenchwan Bay
Koggtei
In Diverse
Muskegon
Os Sampson
Navel Hospital
Navy
H H Ames
Naval Academy
Annapolia
North Atlantic Fleet
D O Lew
Pacific
HH @ Beyer
United Stated
Naval Medical School
Washington, D C
International Congress
Parle
France
Asiatia
H Dickson
North Atlantis Fleet
Home
Walt Order
Burgeon C. Biddle
Asiatic Fleet
Equadron
T. A Berryhill
Washington, D. C
United States Naval Medical School
Gatewood
Henton
Naval Hospital
J Murphy
United States Naval Medical Sonook
Washington, D_ Co
Deg Moines
G Skipwith
Narragansett Bay
Red Star
Kroonland
Dover
Antwerp
Adnan Chaffée
Chaffee
James & Beil
Bell
William Crozier
Grote Hutcheson
Denis Nolah
Daniel T Moore
Martin L. Crimming
Col
Colton
Carter
Arter
Iver ‘Pillsy
Moses
Ings
Shirvan
Karabagh
Shirvani
Moson
Ant. Daghestan
Soumack
Fereghan
Shiraz
Kazakha
W. B. Moses SG Sons
F Street, Cor
West End
Western Tinton
Aqueduct Bridge Drug Store
Richard Powell
New Jersey
Whiting’s
Haton- Hurlburt’s
M. WH. Rheine
Emrich Beef Company
Mrs Rheine
Fort Myer
Mrs. M. Greenbaum
Warrenton, Va
Arlington Horse Co
Hara
Thomas H Melton
Avon Place
Joshua Young
Messrs. Barber & Rose
Thirtieth Street
Q Street
D A. King
Colonial
Furniture Exchange
Z. A. Oliver and
Wilkergens
J. A. Phillips
Bristol
Toyn
Alex
St. John
West Dig
Mr. W. F. Gibbons
Atlantic City
Dexter
Went Street Presbyterian Church
Mies R. Dodd
Prospectsvenue
Fredericksburg, Va
Migs Mable Pripe
Asbury Park, N. Z
Nordlinger
Manhattan
Thomas Haney
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Nicholson
Thirty Second
Maryland
Wm. Daw & Co
Mitchel
Theo. Barnes
Colonial Beach
Waddell
Montgomery County
Rockville
A. M. Baer
West Exchange
C. R. Moran
Manogue, Jones & Co
West 156
Havenner
Nine Havenner
Dr. Read
Pulp
Congress
Palais Royal
Bunker Hill
Hurd
Crane
Marcus Ward
THE
Palais Nya
Chase
Charles Guyer
Neliae G Neill
Colby Family
Cheridah Simpson
Woodland
Mme Therese Dorgeval
Paris
Mac Banne
John Birch
Lesiie & Dailey Co
Jack Norworth Green & Werner
St. N. W
Treasury
Gulden
B & O RR
Crise Lake
U. S. Marine Band
Evite Sender
HR & FR
Golden Crest
Atlantic & Pacific
7Th & E Streets
Hubbard Heating Co
Washington de
F St. NW
Amus
ENTS
Afayette Opera House
Fred Berger, JR
Eves G
Seata
Harry B Smiths
Comeay
Academy Tans
Pia
White Caps
Owen Davis
Tsee Ee Kernan
Peavenn
New Willard Hotel
Bush
Peoce
Professional
Charles C Lancaster Herbert &. Smith
Deeda
Forte Rico
Lancaster & Smith
Lay
Screet
Supreme Court Bar General Law and Equity
Fulton’s
the Sunday Post
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