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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1905

Page

12

Mail Insurance Plan Opposed by Big Companies

Special to The Washington Post reports the Armstrong committee's final line of inquiry into mail order life insurance. A New York firm, the Late Insurance Club of New York led by Richard Wightman, marketed policies without agents via magazines, courting major publishers to shelter the scheme. After friction with New York Life and other firms, publishers faced withdrawal threats as major life insurers rejected Wightman’s campaign, while the committee prepared to hear exhibits from remaining companies.

Washington Post New York Armatrong Late Insurance Club of Richard Wightman Post of Christ Presbyterian Church Roadway Seventy-first Street Wnett Wightman Thamitry New York Life New York Idfe Mrr Wishtman Iet New Armstrong Committee Saeris Une United States Life Insurines Company Manhattan Life Insurances Company Stokes

Government barred from sending soldiers' bodies home for burial

Comptroller of the Treasury rules relatives must pay for burial costs beyond government provisions. Private Albert Jaste of the Twenty-ninth Battery, with goiter, was killed at Fort Bute Kans. His unit sought to send the body to 100 relatives and requested extra funds, but the quartermaster general's department budgeted $85 for burial.

United States Quartermaster General Comptroller of the Treasury Albert Jaste Pela Artillery Fort Bute Kans Quartermaster's Department

Work of Firemen at 106 G Street Fire

Chief Engineer Belt received from Mrs. E L McCafferty nine dollars for the firemen relief fund and a letter praising the department for the excellent work at the blaze in the building at 106 G Street Northwest.

Belt Fire Department EL McCafferty

Supreme Court Rule on Ticket Agents Liability Cited

Texas High Court rules ticket agents must answer for passenger harm caused by incorrect information. The article references government receipts and expenditures, reporting national bank notes redeemed, internal revenue receipts, and total expenditures for the period, highlighting the financial figures of receipts and outlays.

Puts Blame On Pilots Over Inspection Reforms

Secretary Metcalf ordered a full reinspection of vessels under the steamboat inspection service at New York Philadelphia and Boston. Captain Ira Harris criticises officers and owners in Philadelphia and New York for noncompliance with pilot rules. Casualty trends show improvements in 1901 and 1905 with more investigations and more licenses suspended or revoked. Public confidence in excursion steamers rose with no deaths reported that year despite large passenger numbers.

Steamboat Inspection Service New York Philadelphia Boston Metcalf Department of Commerce and Labor Ira Harris Second District

Plea for Good Roads Lecture Draws National Geographic Audience

Hubbard Memorial Hall hosted National Geographic Society members for Dr. A S Cushman’s talk on Public Road problems. He outlined three divisions political economic construction and maintenance and experimental challenges citing macadam methods and the impact of autos on roads. The office of public roads under the Secretary of Agriculture drives highway improvements and funds experiments to extend durable highways inviting public support.

Grength Cushman Ify Thor

Lighthouses at Hattersas Diamond Shoals Plan Approved

Government moves to secure a lighthouse at Diamond Shoals Cape Hatteras North Carolina the coast’s most dangerous shipping point Congress funded the project The wartime style plan calls for a lighthouse built afloat by Albert F Fells and towed to position then sunk The system includes annual partial payments during a term of years Metcalf approved the plans after adjustments by the Newhouse board and Captain Bells name.

Diamond Shoals Cape Hatteras N.C Atlantic Congress Albert F Fells Boston Metcalf Department of Commerce and Labor Capt. Bells Nexthouse Board

Chadwick gems return to New York customs office

In Cleveland on December 20, the United States Patent Court overruled the government demurrer in the Chadwick gem case. The ruling transfers custody of jewelry imported by Cassie L Chadwick from Columbus Port Collector Leach to New York Port Collector Leach. The gems were seized as smuggled in a bid to satisfy Chadwick creditors and debts.

New York Cleveland Ohio United States Taylor Chadwick Cassie L. Chadwick Leach Sullivan J. W. Bread Pittsburg Leuck

Nine Burned the Fatally in Gas Explosion at Sweeney Home

In McKeesport Pennsylvania Mrs Hattie Sweeney and eight other Sweeney family members were seriously injured when a rubber hose detached from a gas line in the kitchen. A lighted match ignited the gas causing a blast that wrecked the house in the early hours.

McKeesport Hattie Sweeney Sweeney

Woman Accuses Former Treasurer of $11009 Theft

Bridgeport police arrest George W. Cornwell, former Wheeler & Wilson treasurer and inventor, on charges he stole United States bonds and jewelry worth 11009 from Mrs. Gilbert A. Lumpkin during a party. Cornwell held on 10000 bail. case linked to missing registered bonds found after he tried to negotiate one.

George W. Cornwell Bridgeport Conn Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Company United States Gilbert A. Lumpkin Lumpkin A. Gill St. Louis Argeld & Company Post Cornwell Ile Europe Mrs. Lumpkin

Heirs to Get the McNab Money in New York

Surrogate Fitts rules 14623 dollars from McNab estate must go to second cousins of the deceased, residents of Indiana and other states, after contesting claims. McNab, a renowned eccentric Scotchman who died in Albany in August 19, left an estate initially seized by the state. The decision names Mary L Webb Fort Wayne William A Hamilton Abelte Mary Darroch Morocco Jane A Darroch Montpelier as successful claimants in Indiana with others to appeal.

Albany Lawa State of New York W.niam A. F. McNab McNab Daniel T. Giffard Genoa Wils Fitts Ohio Indiana Mary L Webb Fort Wayne William A. Hamilton Abelte Mary Darroch Morocco Jane A. Darroch Montpelter

Reindeer Extinction Threatens Arctic Transport

Dr. Sheldon Jackson urged government action to breed reindeer as a crucial Arctic transport aid. Francis Leupp, Commissioner for Indian Affairs, called for improved Alaska education and citizen self-government while addressing the North American Indian. A Washington Auxiliary gathering at Mrs. T. H. Alexander’s home collected signatures for Senate support.

Sheldon Jackson Washington National Indian Association T. H. Alexander Northwest Francis ©. Leupp Alaska Leupp Senate Jackson Arctic

Demand Removal of Mayor in Terre Haute

A special city council meeting in Terre Haute on December 29 saw a formal demand filed to remove Mayor Edward J. Bidaman. The charges were signed by representatives of the Manufacturers' Club and the Young Men's Business Club accusing him of oppression malconduct and malfeasance in office.

Terre Haute Terre Haue Fnd Edward J. Bidaman Manufacturers’ Club Young Men's Business Club

Driven to death by own letter at Hotel Ter

A man registered as John A. Miller at the Hotel Ter minus in San Francisco killed himself yesterday. On the back of an envelope he left a message stating this letter had driven him desperate. He was thirty, little about him is known at the hotel. Fourth-class postmasters appointed include Frank A. Lasburg in Maine East Bing Hift in Massachusetts Andrew Bardia in Hamilton Pennsylvania Otton ville Harry D. Bence Midway Noan C. Donald son Sylvanie William £. Waldo Hikers, Maude Hendersone in North Care.

Stokes Marhattan Company Flo Ptrither Witness IIH Thigiery San Francisco Cal John A. Miller Miller Connenticut—Stafford Frank A. Lasburg Maine Bing Hift Francis D. Long Massachusetts Hamilton Andrew Bardia Pennsylvania Ottonville Harry D. Bence Midway Noan C. Donald Son Sylvanie William £. Waldo North Care Hikesboro Maude Hendersone Hobbes Mrs. Pearl Craigie Lotos Club Crajele Frank R. Lawrence Craigie Lotus Club Mr. Lawrence Mrs. Craigie Marly John Oliver Hobbes J. Pierpont Morgan Fe Italy Order of St. Maurice and Lagore Ascoti Nicholas IV Morgan Academy of Rome Dnanciex Academy Jacobo Pet Antoinette Perry Stafford C. Ie Hall Denver Miss Perry Mrs. Fuller William Gillette Mrs. Temple Yorkville Mike Perry John A. Thompson Riverside Drive Emil Schulze Gick Fast 108Th Street Halt Jimmy O'Brien Wiile Piers Jimmy Atchman Edward Flynn Flynn Ryan O'Donnell Maude Roling Flatbush Edward R. Hildreth Steens Mastrate Dr. Hildreth Bergen Street Tdreth Trench Washington, D. C Alara New York Zoological Park New York French Africa New York Zoological Society Zoological Park

Wall Street Sage Lends Big Cash In 100 Percent Call Money

Rus sell Sage, aged financier, rode to his office on Fifth Avenue and ordered lending cash at 95 and 1 half percent for about three hours. Net profit around $70 on day loans. He left with hope for another jump if call money climbs again amid Wall Street demand. The account notes his rare public office visit and health concerns.

Varrows New York Russell Sage Nassau Street Fifth Avenue Mr. Sage Wall Street Sage

Help for the Needy Aid Is Given in 3620 Cases

A public annual report details the Citizens Relief Association and Associated Charities work in Washington District. They spent 7709.73 dollars on food fuel and clothing for distressed families and aided 3620 cases through eight district offices with 26 246 visits by agents and 38 762 by volunteers. The effort centers at 611 G street with eight divisions each led by trained agents and supported by 423 volunteers. the report names officers and offices in Georgetown West End Central Southwest Northwest Southeast and other districts inviting citizens to refer cases.

Associated Charities Citizens’ Relief Association G Street F Street Northwest The Relief Association George M. Sternberg John F. Wilkins Corcoran Thorn Charles F. Weller David J. Brewer John Joy Edson B. T. Janney Board of Managers Archibald Hopkins Charles P. Neill Charles FP. Weller W. Woodward R. Feasurer Thirty-first Street West End Lock Creek Fifteenth Street Kathryn E. Hawalia Pennsylvania Avenue Society Janet E. Kemp Washington H. Ida Curry E Street Mary C. Rugg H Street Highth Street Fifteenth Capitol Street N Street Vine F. 3 Crosby Seventh Street

Oppose Opening Street by Playgrounds Committee

The Southeast Reservation Playgrounds Committee led by Chairman Cano H. Rudolph voices strong opposition to any proposals or petitions reducing open and play spaces. The group asserts that preserving playgrounds is essential for the welfare of the city and its children, contending that the petition to open Tenth Street Southeast threatens these spaces.

Pubic Playgrounds Committee Cano H. Rudolph Rudolph Tenth Street Southeast

Public playgrounds shortage sparks city debate on spaces

Residents argue against limiting playgrounds on Virginia Avenue between Ninth and Eleventh Streets Southeast. They claim seven public playgrounds are insufficient for thousands of children seeking exercise and play. Col Bromwell supports open spaces, backing playground expansion as executive of public buildings and grounds.

Virginia Avenue Ninth Eleventh Streets Rudalph Eldren Col Bromwell

Exhibition of Historic American Documents At Library of Congress

A large exhibit titled HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS showcases the Columbus Codex and early Virginia records, with letters and memoirs from early Presidents. The American Historical Association hosted the event in Baltimore and Washington during its twenty first annual meeting, with sessions featuring papers by James Schouler, Wi ne Cambridge, James Hosmer, and Ralph C. H. Catterall.

Congressional Library Anteri 80 Historical Association Christopher Columbus Virginia Guam American Historical Association American Economical and Political Science Association Bibliograhical Society of America Baltimore Washington Annapolis Library of Congress James Schouler Boston Wi Xe Cambridge Combatants James K. Hosmer Minneapolis Public Library Spain Ralph C. H.catterall Cornell University

Ohio Supreme Court frees Newburn in forged ticket case

Justice Leventritt ruled Archibald C. Newburn must be released from custody after being charged with forging George E. Whitcomb’s name on a railroad ticket. The court found that Whitcomb’s sale of the ticket gave the purchaser the right to sign the name, negating the alleged crime.

Ohio Supreme Court Leventritt Archibald C. Newburn George E. Whitcomb Newburn Whitcomb New York Indianapolis

Mail A Whole Day Earlier Changes in Railway Mail Schedules

Postmaster General Corteirou announced major changes to railway mail schedules effective December 31. The overhaul speeds mail from New York to San Francisco westbound and return eastbound, saving a business day, with connections via Ogden and Chicago and links to Portland Los Angeles and other western points.

Corteirou Missouri River Union Pacfic Omaha Nebra Ogden Utah San Francisco Cal Chicago Burnlington Quincy Chicago and Northwestern New York Cree River Pocatello Huntington Portland Oregon Washington Idaho San Pedro Los Angeles Salt Lake City

Edwards urged for brigadier star for Insular Bureau chief

The War Department announced President Roosevelt will push to grant the rank and pay of brigadier general to Clarence Edwards while he remains chief of the Bureau of Insular Affairs. Secretary Taft backs the move, citing Edwards’ long service, administrative skill, and prior work with insular possessions. Edwards has support from friends who credit him with expanding the bureau’s responsibilities.

War Department Roosevelt Congress Cal Clarence 8. Edwards Insular Tort Col Béwards Billy Edwards Cleveland Lawton Washington Bureau of Insular Affairs Tha ‘Insular Bureau

Washington Post Advertisements and Local Notices Era

A collage of 1904 era ads and notices shows merchants urging ad buys in The Post, fuel pitches for cooking with coke, flowers from Ley's Flower Store, and various locals including a funeral, a duckpin tournament invite, a New Year club signup, and church receptions. Names include Washington Gas Light, Wesley Underwood, Ley's Flower Store, NU LD Pressing Club, and McKendree Church, with events in Washington D.C. areas Ninth and Tenth streets, Leesburg, and Calvary Baptist Church.

NU LD Washington 510Th St Ladies of

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