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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1905
Page
2
A transcription discusses influence in legislatures and the danger of blackmail from corporate interests. It cites expenses for press campaigns and insurance industry scrutiny, noting testimony by Henry D. Appleton and others on corporate pressures and attempts to discredit reform efforts.
Emory McClintock was elected vice president of the Mutual Life Insurance Company at today's board meeting. A Pensylvanian by birth and longtime actuary since 1389, he holds LL D degrees from Columbia and Yale and will oversee the company's technical affairs. Charles A Peabody was elected trustee and president-elect, filling vacancies from resignations by Elihu Root and Rufus W. Peekham.
Supreme Court Justice Greenbaum granted Venner and about 100 other policy holders the right to inspect names of policy holders but denied access to policy face values and the books. A writ of mandamus ordered President John A. McCall to provide a complete list of policy holders.
Justice Gould fixed bail at 2000 dollars for Charles C Byers motorman of City and Suburban Railway Company in the Mabton Harford fatal crash case. Byers remained in custody at 1411 awaiting relase. William Magruder flagman from the same company was freed on 300 bond posted by the Ith Guaranty and Trust Company. Attorneys George P Hoover and J B Lackey represent the prisoners.
Edward Lang escaped from St Elizabeth's Asylum during a ward transfer to a dance. He fled to Baltimore where police recaptured him and returned him to the asylum late Tuesday. A manhunt followed the escape amid the upbeat event for patients. Separately, Sues Reisinger Estate sued for 10295 in District Supreme Court, while Harrison Wagner filed a $195,000 judgment claim against John G. Reisenger’s estate, acting as his own counsel.
Sylvester D Judd of the Biological Survey reports in a recent bulletin on wild turkeys that the species is nearly extinct. Once widespread, turkeys are now scarce in New England and the Middle States, uncommon in the Middle West, with pockets of large numbers in New Mexico.
President and Mrs Roosevelt with three children travel to Pine Knob in Albemarle County Virginia aboard a special Pullman Rover. Secret Service, Stenographer Latta, and livery crews accompany the party for the long drive from North Garden to the lodge. Archie carries a gun and dog Skip while Kermit and Ethel join in a few of the holiday plans with hunting and rabbit gunning anticipated later in the week.
At Pine Knob the President departed for rest with Dr Latta and Secret Service man James Gloan. Only urgent mail will be attended to in his absence. Theodore Jr will join his parents today.
Charles W. Wood, trustee for the estate of Confederate commodore Joseph E. Montgomery, sues Secretary of the Treasury Leste M Shaw and Treasurer Charles Hi Treat seeking the proceeds from the sale of twenty five steamboats seized by U S officers. The estate asserts the funds belong to Montgomery's estate as a trust.
Eastern High School Alumni Society held annual reunion last night with supper in drill hall decorated in blue and white. Officers chosen: President W H Lawton Vice president Mrs Gerry secretary Irene Sanderson treasurer Levie. Dr Richard Kingsman Board of Education guest speaker praised progress.
Inspector George Uhler warns that crude petroleum in passenger steamers is highly inflammable and may flash at summer temperatures. He urges prohibition on oil flashing below 149 degrees and notes gaps in enforcement. He cites last summer’s obstruction of Inspector John Cotter aboard a riverboat hosting President Roosevelt.
Open letter from Typothetae of Washington backs open shop and resists union shop demands, contending unions overstep rights. Columbia Typographical Union votes 10 percent weekly assessment to fund a right hour contest, ends 3 cent weekly levy. Bankruptcy petition filed by Jane Greenbaum, 423 Seventh Street SW. Also travel ad for Southern Railway to Asheville with Pullman sleeper service.
Howard University trustees accepted President John Gordon's resignation with leave of absence from January 1. Dean Fairfield, veteran faculty, becomes acting president and will assume duties immediately until a permanent successor is chosen. Gordon's dismissal followed student demonstrations over alleged grievances and race respect concerns.
Salesrooms on sidewalks remain in use as merchants cope with fire damage to base prices of business. W & Hoge & Bro erect a temporary frame for sales while demolition of old buildings proceeds slowly due to damp walls. New construction expected to start in about two weeks with completion in roughly ninety days ahead of occupancy.
Local attorney R H Goldsborough and his wife escaped loss of valuable jewelry when their driver fell asleep on Tennallytown road. They waited as police and companions located the satchel after a dark, isolated ride to the Woodley Inn. Authorities said the satchel had not been touched and its contents were found later.
An unidentified white woman about sixty five died at Casualty Hospital from a skull fracture and cerebral hemorrhage after being struck by a bicycle ridden by seventeen year old John Eldsness of 317 C Street Southeast. The collision at East Capitol and First Streets occurred in a dark crossing. Eldsness says he did not see her until he was upon her and could not avoid the crash. The victim, unconscious from shock, did not recover. Police seek identity of the deceased while coroner's action is pending. Eldsness is held.
Commissioner Francia B. Leupp will address the Washington Auxiliary of the National Indian Association this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Alexander, 1711 Q Street. Dr. Sheldon Jackson will discuss the topic Quirages Committed by Whalers Upon the Natives of Alaska.
The will of Elphonzo Youngs filed for probate reveals quirky phrasing. He states at his death his wife Amelia Loretta L. Youngs shall have control of all possessed property, with his son Delphonzo Youngs Jr. next in line at his wife’s passing. James Storey also bequeaths Hall Street property to his son James and daughters Mary Johnson Isabelle Branson and Jane Cornwell with Mary Johnson named executrix.
Mrs. Mary Mason, 42, drank carbolic acid after a quarrel with her husband Theodore H. Mason over whisky. She swallowed a two ounce bottle at 708 L Street Southeast, died at Casualty Hospital. The couple, married twelve years with two children, lived with her mother.
Robert L Payne and neighbor Mr Johnson escorted Flora Payne back to Beachwood Farm near Culpeper and then to Captain Boardmans detective bureau in Washington. Flora expressed regret over the elopement with Frederick Humes and agreed to return with her father. A reconciliation with Horace Co Hall is expected after they reach home and the license Hall procured in Grange Court House, Virginia, may be used.
Cable from Joenkoeping Sweden reports the death of Mrs Sigrid Gustafson Thompson wife of HLRB Thompson of the Geological Survey. Known in Washington as an amateur photographer of high rank her portraits and knife work were showcased at Hemicycle Corcoran Gallery of Art exhibitions. She accompanied her husband on a summer visit to Sweden while he worked at the Oregon Exposition. The death comes as a shock to friends as she was in good health when last writing.
A fire at Philip Lederer’s dyeing establishment on 1 Mi H street northeast was discovered last night and extinguished by the fire department before exceeding 300 dollars in damage. The blaze confined to a rear first floor room, damaging clothing and furnishings.
F. Smoot, a young tannner from Brick Haven Virginia, was brought to Washington from Alabama last night with a fractured rib and extensive bruising after a wool bundle he was carrying up the stairs in his home caused him to fall.
Advertisement touts safety of keeping securities and valuables in the bank deposit vaults. Vaults praised as secure and available to customers at no charge, inviting use for protection of stocks bonds and papers.
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Advertises a liberal credit system allowing purchases now with small future payments. Claims prices are low on reliable quality goods. Highlights large stock of carpets, patterns, rugs, free lining and laying, and no charge for waste in matching figures.
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