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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1905

Page

2

Wadsworth Seeks Speakership With White House Talk

Assemblyman James Wadsworth, son of Genesee County's James Wadsworth, in conference with the President at the White House on the New York Assembly speakership. He stresses independent support, farmers life, Yale ties, and a strong campaign pedigree as he awaits a likely victory.

New York Assembly Springs Genesee County Yale James W. Wadsworth White Mouse New York Wadsworth Assembly Merritt Hendricks Aldrich Franchot Policiciana Stata White House

McCleary Bill May Pass with Max and Min Tariff Plan

Minnesota representative McCleary argues for a maximum and minimum tariff to authorize reciprocal trade terms. He says he has discussed the plan with Ways and Means, Aldrich, and Lodge, expecting House approval for a 25 percent maximum tariff and broader support in Congress.

McCleary Minnesota Congress Ways and Aldrich Senate Finance Committee Lodge Massachusetts Hrode Jaagd Senate House Germany Dingley United States Willams Mississippi Williams Ways and Means Philippines Wihaing

Wedding Trip Rivalry Over Nose Threat In Cincinnati

The Duke of Manchester provoked a scene at Cincinnati society when seated at the bride’s table of Miss Zimmerman and Viscount de Chambron. Ohio Representative Nicholas Longworth warned the duke he would punch his nose if he did not leave the wedding party alone. The duke later left the Longworth home and has avoided contact. friends wonder if social events abroad will reopen the dispute during Longworth’s bridal journey.

Manchester Longworth England Charles de Chambron Ohio Statesman Uberty Nicholas Longworth Frigola Tamton

D'Annunzio Divorce Denied in Rome Rumor of Marriage Plan

Advices from Switzerland report the federal council refused Gabrielle d Annunzio's request to annul his marriage with former Princess di Gallese. It is rumored he sought separation to wed the Marquise di Carlotti, daughter of former Italian premier Maraulis di Rudint.

Marquis de Rudini Rome Switzerland Federal Council Gabrielle d'Annungio Princess di Gallese D'Annunzio Marquise di Carlotti Itallan Marauls di Rudint

Dryden Opposes Pending Insurance Bills and CO Control

Senator John F. Dryden of New Jersey, head of Prudential, argues federal control is best to curb insurance abuses but rejects Ames and Davis bills. He says licensing in District of Columbia and territories under federal codes would be ineffective, favoring interstate commerce regulation as constitutional. Davis touts a reporting and mail-exclusion scheme, while others push department of Insurance ideas. Dryden warns only interstate commerce power can reliably regulate the industry.

John F. Dryden New Jersey Prudential Insurance Company Milford Nebraska Department of Insurance Commerce and Labor Buttermes Massachusetts Fred Landis Induna Alo Millard Murrell Pennsylvania Robinson Congress Dryden Ames Charles Russell Davis Minnesota United States Col. Ames’ Pill District of Columbia Territories Islands States Col. Ames Davis Mr. Dryden Amd Dull Point Secretary of Commerce and Labor Postmaster General Department of Commerce and Labor Mfe

Officers To Lecture On Russo Japanese Conflict

Army officers who studied Eastern war operations prepare a post January 1 lecture series at the war college. They stress the value of bayonets and swords, reversing prior belief in long range weapons and lighter equipment, based on observed hand to hand combat in the conflict.

War College Russia

Return to meet the Czar Nicholas viewed as decisive leader

The article notes expectations that the present government will not be an instrument of reaction, contrasting it with a post-revolutionary Napoleon era. Nicholas himself is seen as confident and able, though not clearly a historic imperial genius, with Strom also noted.

Nicholas Strom

Rich Boston socialite Gives Christmas Gifts to 140 at Brandegee Estate

Mrs Edward Dasson Brandegee of Syracuse formerly Mrs Charles T Sprague joined her coachman William Murphy at Faulkner Farm Brookline to distribute substantial Christmas remembrances to about 140 household staff and families. A large Christmas tree shopper orchestra and dancing followed the generosity with the hostess mingling in the celebrations.

Washington Post Boston Edward Dasson Brandegee Syracuse Charles T. Sprague America William Murphy Faulkner Farm Brookline Brandegee West Roxbury

Blaze Devastates Ven Nuys Broadway Hotel in Los Angeles

A hotel blaze in downtown Los Angeles at the Ven Nuys Broadway Hotel forced 110 guests to flee in night clothes. Five firemen were injured by a collapsing second floor and Fire Chief Lippa suffered cuts. total loss estimated at 200000 dollars. Evacuations occurred within thirty minutes as guests escaped via stairs and elevators despite dense smoke.

Los Angeles Cal Ven Nuys Broadway Lippa T. M. Benton Nebraska P. Waniach Chicago

Roosevelt Criticized As Police Halt Socialists Meeting

At the Casino Theater in Philadelphia a Socialist meeting drew 1500 foreigners, mainly Russian Jews, who booed police as Ben Hanford denounced Roosevelt and foreign rulers. A policeman ordered him to stop. officers called for help as another speaker spoke Russian, prompting exit chants and the crowd singing the Marseillaise.

Washington Pont. U Philadelphia Roosevelt Ben Hanford Casino Theater Hanford Czar Willam Rockefeller Kniaz Potemkin Speaker Sergt. Davin Consora

Exceptional Chinaman Yam Moy Hangs Self in Chinatown Laundry

Sam May a Washington area Chinese laundryman died by self harm in his rear room at 1000 Twenty-fifth Street Northwest. Reports describe him as an exceptional person who resisted fan tan and pipe temptations, loyal to wife and children in China, and hope to return home. His body was taken by his brother, prepared for burial, and likely to be exhumed for burial in China.

Fantan Chinatown Yam Moy Twenty-fifth Street United States China Confucius Sam May Sam May Alvay Washington J. Willam Lee Congressional Cemetery Vna

Four Quarts of Milk Fatal Reckless Wager Ends in Death

Max Lichtenfeld twenty seven years old drank four quarts of milk after a wager in a Meriden saloon. He then consumed beer and was found dead next morning. Medical examiner cites acute gastritis as the cause. Lichtenfeld belonged to the Turner Society and had a hall key.

Workington Post Meriden Conn Max Lichtenfeld Lichtenfeld Turner Society

Weather forecast and local summaries from December issue

Weather data reports indicate generally clear skies with colder conditions in the Atlantic States and milder trends in the Upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys. Snow flurries expected on Great Lakes shores and rain or snow in the Northwest, with storm warnings on Washington and Oregon coasts and a local weather report noting measurable temperatures and sunshine percentages. A separate briefing notes no fatalities in a riot near Ewing, Georgia, with three wounded and one possibly dying, as Florida officials respond from the state line.

Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Lake Region South Atlantic States North Pacific States Atlantic States Mississippi River Mississippi Missouri Great Lake Lake Ontario Lake Erie Northwest Montana Ohio Upper Mivels Sippl Yalieye Upper Lake Region New England Atlantic South Atlantic Gulf Coast Lake Michigan Mostley European Oregon Minioum Rata Asheville Atlanta Bimarck N. D Boston Buffalo Chicago Cincinnat Cheyenne Wyo Davenport Towa Denver Colo Oat Des Moines Galveston Dk BO Helena Mont Anafanapolia Ind Jacksonville Fla Wanaag Guy Little Rock Ark Marquette Mich Hao Memphis New Orleans New York N. North Platte Nebr Omaha Leeb Pitsburg Salt Lake City Louis Bt. Paul Minn Vickaburg Mina Eo Lake City W. M. Ives Charles O'Cain Ewing Nho Florida

Prominent Washington Grocer Elphonzo Youngs Dies at 66

Elphonzo Youngs longtime head of the Hphonzo Youngs Company grocery at 432 Ninth street died Saturday evening just after 7 at his home 1801 Tenth street after a chill at work Monday led to pneumonia. A native of Steuben County New York he served in the Fiftieth New York Regiment during the Civil War and later settled in Washington in 1868 entering grocery business as a temperance grocer. He was active in the board of trade Meade Post G A R and S J John's Lodge of Masons and served as deacon treasurer and trustee of First Congregational Church. He is survived by a widow and a son Elphonzo Youngs Jr. Funeral 1 p.m. tomorrow from Fleet Congregational Church with interment at Glenwood Cemetery.

Elphonzo Youngs Hphonzo Youngs Company Ninth Street Jis Tenth Street Youngs Mr. Youngs Washington Steuben County N. Y First Congregational Church Jie Fleet Congregational Church M. Newman Hey M. Ross Fishburn Glenwood Cemetery

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