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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1905

Page

4

Amoy Consulate Attack Tied to Boycott Tensions

Battles over an Amoy China boycott led to an attack on the American consulate in Amoy on July 22 as protests spread from Shanghai. Authorities swiftly quelled the riot, protecting Consul George A. Anderson and British officials, while the State Department calls the incident closed and awaits further word on the anti American movement.

Amoy China State Department Washington Department Shanghai Chamber of Commerce George Thorities Anderson Shanghai Lkely Diucera Min- Anderson Conger Peking

Immigration Rule Revision Aims at Chinese Exclusion Laws

The committee chaired by Secretary Metaalf of the Department of Pee and Labor sent a letter to Immigration Bureau officers seeking opinions on current rules. Lawrance O. Murray and Edward W. Sims lead the effort with Richard K. Campbell coordinating. Public hearings will allow complaints from railroad and steamship firms and foreign government reps as steps to harmonize rules with public needs. In July, 23 Chinese were admitted and deported. 98 were U.S. citizens or exempt classes, with 5 residents and 4 new arrivals among deportees, all from San Francisco.

Metaalf Department of Pee and Labor Qreeterday Immigration Bureau Generata Lawrance O. Murray Edward W. Sims Thatment Richard K. Campbell Bureau of Immigration Commission Immigration Service Department Steamboat Inspection Service United States San Francisco

Italian Consul Complains Over Libel in Philadelphia

The Malian Ambassador prompted a State Department inquiry directing Philadelphia district attorney to examine alleged criminal libel against Italian consul Count Naselli. An Italian official investigation reportedly vindicated Naselli, with Philadelphia police protection provided at the ambassador’s and state department’s request.

State Department Pennsylvania Philadelphia Count Naselli Mayorcof Count Neselli

Land Withdrawn from Entry in Northern Minnesota

The Secretary of the Interior orders withdrawal from entry of all unappropriated public land in eleven townships in Northern Minnesota to create a forest reserve north of Lake Superior. The experiment aims to test rabbits and guinea pigs for agricultural research. Scientists from the Department of Agriculture will conduct the trials to study disease and growth in these animals.

Secretary of the Interior Minnesota Ake Superior Department of’ Agriculture Sagan

Shoemaker Family Ties To Brightwood Land Era

Mr Shoemaker, tied to the District’s growth, preserves ancient documents and a Pierce grant dating to 1764. He chairs multiple associations, serves as director for several banks and companies, and helped build Brightwood’s civic life. He lives with his wife on Brightwood Avenue with a twenty acre country seat.

District of Columbia Rhoe‘tinker Altedal Ee Khigton Pierce Mil Reok Wang Log Ayala England Shoemaker Rock Creek Park St John’s College Georgetown University Ang Potomac Insurance Company Washington Loan and Trust Company Columbia National Bank Brookland Building Association Brightwood Citizens’ Association Takoma Club Northwestern Suburbsin Meridian Hill Lanier Heights Grand Army of the Republic Thin Levy Court Jooal County Columbia Hts Thomas Corbery Wen Httton Ghoemaker Louis Corbery Eargotown Gelumpia Elgil Sheemaker Georgia Abner

Finances of Cities Match National Government Budgets

A Census Bureau bulletin shows 175 large US cities with populations over 25,000 had total corporate receipts of 41.6 million dollars and expenditures of 635.8 million in 1903, while national debt reached 896.2 million in 1904. New York City accounts for about a third of city totals. The report compiles resources, transactions, plant and machinery data for municipal entities.

Census Bureau United States Postal Service City of New York

Frederic Irland Elected President of Shorthand Association

Frederic Irland of Washington D C was named president of the National Shorthand Reporters Association at its seventh convention held near Chautauqua North Carolina. Sidney C Ormsby of New York and Clayton C Herr of Bloomington Illinois named as first and second vice presidents with Herman H Pechin of Baltimore as third vice president Kendrick C Hill of Trenton New Jersey named secretary treasurer Rev William Dy Bridge of New York as historian. Rev Oliver Dyer of New Bedford Massachusetts addressed the closing session noting Dr Irland’s standing as a Senate reporter and phonographer.

National Trenton N. J William Dy Bridge New York Oliver Dyer New ‘Bedford Mass United States Senate Irland Audiience Renn Pittman Cincinnati Dea Py Ee Murphy Ae United States Senate

Appointed Postmaster Sparks Local Naming Shuffle

Local posting lists Dan Ghates and K. Baker among a set of nominees for postmaster in the Germans Mills area, with Minger and EB noted in the selection lineup while the town council reviews the appointments.

Minger Dan Ghates Germans Mills Shin K. Baker

West Minstrels in Wreck Injures Ten Members

West Minstrels troupe suffered damage and ten members were injured when a private car wreck occurred in Newburg New York. Bernice and Saraenge were en route and the west bound car carried multiple troupe members with at least two injured.

West Minstrels Newburg N.Y Bernice Eraon Saraenge Bes West Minstrel Phe Zhuge Sarnado

Mitchell Stands In Way On Isthmian Canal Probe

The article notes Senator John A. Mitchell of Oregon, under indictment for land frauds, may lose the chairmanship over canal investigation concerns. It discusses Senate and House friction, calls for inquiry into Isthmian canal costs, and mentions Senator Morgan’s forthcoming canal commentary and potential sensational session developments.

Senate John A. Mitchell Oregon Mitchell Cou Philippines Goré House Cal Peta Pete Alabama Morgan Daffy Senator Morgan

Federal Inquiry Into Philadelphia Arsenal Frauds Reports

Maj. Strong of the War Department inspector general's office completed an investigation into alleged frauds at the Solhtevtitill Arsenal in Philadelphia. The report, soon to reach the Secretary of War, notes suspensions of three civilian inspectors and eleven civilian service employees. The frauds appear extensive, with many subordinates involved, and likely prosecutions or disciplinary actions against several employees and other persons who sold inferior supplies to the government. No army officers are named as culpable, and it is unlikely Maj. Strong will recommend charges against any officer.

J. Strong Inspector General's Department of the War Department Solhtevtitill Philadelphia Maj. Strong Strena Mardial Quartermaster’s Department

New Secretary Root and Isle of Pines Treaty Attitude

The selection of Mr Root as Secretary of State signals a firmer stance on surrendering the Isle of Pines to Cuba. Opposition in Congress and among Isle of Pines residents persists, with former Secretary Hay's stance influencing debates as supporters push for ratification. A renewed push for the treaty faces renewed Congressional consideration.

Root Isle of Pines Senate Mr. Root Pines Cuba Little Island Secretary Hay Hay Izle of Pinea United States Cullom United ‘States Congress Dawn Reat Will BaSsing Reat

Public Building Awards Thane Post Office McKeesport Pa

Public Building Awards announced for the post office at McKeesport Pennsylvania to Weber of Huntington West Virginia with a bid of 63 800 dollars and fee of commission noted in the record.

Public Building Awards Thane

Weekly Crop Outlook Highlights Heat and Excess Rain Across Regions

The Weather Bureau notes extreme heat in Central and Western Texas with unseasonably cool areas in New England and the northern Middle Atlantic. Heavy rainfall caused damage in the Dakotas, Minnesota, Lake region, parts of the South Atlantic Central Gulf states, Florida, and Texas. Frosts touched Montana and Idaho. corn condition remains good nationwide though wind and rain harmed harvests and preharvest stages in several districts.

Weather Bureau Slas Centrall Texas New England Middle Atlantic Dakotas Minnesota Lake Florida Am Ig Kansas Rocky Mountain Oregon Montana Idaho Atlantic Coast Gulf Nebrask Missouri Aie Ohio Arkansas Texa Lieuteland Alabama South Carolina Nouthern Sastern Indiana

Moore to be Reinstated in Department of Agriculture

In a Pittsburgh influenced case, Marge T Moore, author of nitrogen plant growth methods, may be reinstated after resigning when it was found he owned stock in a soil inoculation firm. Officials say no charges remain and Justice Department inquiries have not proceeded. Moore’s friends expect his return and unfinished work in the Department.

Marge T. Moore Department of Aeticulture Roosevelt Pitteburg Way Department Moon Hig Department of Justice Moore Wilson

Wilson and Heys Questioned by Grand Jury in Cotton Inquiry

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson and Assistant Secretary Heys appeared before the grand jury yesterday in a cotton investigation at City Hall. They were reportedly questioned about the Bureau of Statistics and possible leaks, with officials declining to discuss ongoing proceedings.

Holmes Hyde Beach Agriculture Wilson Heys Wilson

Railroad hearings and Benatar案 Platt Gormen note

Fragmentary text mentions railroad hearings and individuals Benatar, Platt, Gormen. Specific details are unclear but indicates a meeting or inquiry context with named persons involved.

News of the Railroads and Union of Agencies

The piece details railroad appointments and reorganizations across major systems. Key names include H W Holverstot, J H Dalrymple, W Jones, C H Beaman, and B G Kirk. It notes reorganizations at New York Central, Norfolk Western, Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, and Pennsylvania lines with transfers to New York and Buffalo. It also mentions the Colorado and Southern surplus, Southern Railway preliminary report, and Enola town development for railroad employees.

New New York Central New York City H.W. Holverstot Norfolk and ‘Western Pittabure A. Seydam Sumdiay Creek Coal Co Kennedy Colne New Fork Beato Railroad Grand Trunk J. H. Dalrymple Delaware Lackenna Palestine Uae Heratofare Orfolte Thachicaga Indianapolis Loneville Railway Company W. Jones C.H. Beaman Pennsylvania Pittsbore New York Colorado and Southern B. G. Kirk Digerick Buffalo Hinan Company J. K. Ben P. Meredith Altoona Prentice Sunbury W._C. Barrett Monongahela Baltimore Ohio Newark Dlviston New. York Central Lackawanna Hoboken Pether Tinterstate H Prscott Prescott Missouri River Wort Scott and Gulf Oregon Railroad Nnvigation Northern Pacific Harrisburg Susquehanna River Pennsylvania Railroad Enola Chicago

Private Japanese Schools In Hawaii Taught Afternoon Reading

A Honolulu report notes more than thirty private Japanese language schools operate afternoons for Japanese children who attend English public schools mornings. About 1114 pupils study writing and reading in Japanese to preserve language, culture, and prepare for life in either Japan or America.

Hawaii Yamato Ahimbus Paeide Commercial Advertisar Japan America

Trust Company Named to Take Charge of Denver Bank Affairs

Assigned Beatty removed as cashier Henry Beatty named defendant in pending suit. The Trust Company to take charge of Denver bank affairs with $1,296,000 in deposits. Judge Mullinstor cites Beatty’s actions harming other depositors. Supreme Court order halts further action pending proceedings.

Denver’ Bank D-day Henry MM. Beatty Western State Company Trust Company Beatty Supreme Court Campbell Fan Peahe Mubine R Action. Aie

Japan enlarging railways and plans for expansion

A fragmented report notes Japan enlarging railways with imperial aims and planned shipments through Chicago to New York via the Great Lakes. It mentions an expected expenditure over 320 million in railway supplies and references global trade readings.

Imperial J Javotem Japan Chicago New York Oo Lakes

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