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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1905

Page

5

Santo Domingo Loyal Stands by Its Agreement With U S

The state department received assurances from the de facto Dominican government that it will honor the modus vivendi and the Morales decree, with Colton acting under treaty authority. Vice President Caceres was expected to take the oath amid constitutional proceedings as supplied by Minister Joubert.

State Department Ganto Domingo Joubert Morales Col. Colton Senate Colton Cominican Congress United States Congress Trenient Caceres Santo Domme City Pace Plite Caceres Dawson Inter Ted Jaira Lil Jarimez Monte Cristi Santiago Jiminez Phe Puerto

Oil Lands Without Oil Indictments In Chicago Fraud Case

Federal grand jury charges Lows A. Gourdain and John H. Dalton with using the mails to defraud. They allegedly sold fraudulent options on Louisiana oil land near Winn Parish via the Louisiana State Loan and Trust Company. Plats offered as lottery tickets paid prizes, while actual land was worth under two dollars per acre and assets listed far below reality.

Chicago Federal Grand Lows A. Gourdain Superlat Bank Dearborn Madison Streets John H. Dalton Lousiana Dalton Gourdain Louisiana State Loan and ‘Trust Company New Orleans Winn Parish Louisiana

Subway and Elevated Rail Employes Get Wage Increases

The Interborough Rapid Transit Company announced wage raises for New York subway and elevated rail employees effective January 1. First year guards rise to 170 per day, second year to 139, third year to 195. First year hand women up to 825, year two hand switchmen to 4 a day. Train clerks and starters gain two paid days off monthly.

New York Interhoroven Rapid ‘Transit Company New York City Becma

Double Hanging in Alabama and Other News Briefs

Double hanging in Gadsden for the murder of Mrs. Jane Smith. A man named Wall Johnson was reprieved by the governor until February 3 to review newer evidence. Indiana mileage book talks feature Gov Hanly and travel groups. Cincinnati reports Christmas gifts totaling 16,000 dollars to the Foreign Missionary Society. A final note promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for constipation.

Gadsden Sun Jack Unter Vance Garner Jane Smith Wall Johnson Indianapolis Gov. Hany Gov Hanly Central Passenger Association Cincinnati Ohio Christian Church

Hazing Gale Verdict Kimbrough Ostracised at Navy Yard

The court martial of Midshipman Trenmor Coffin, Jr. found in Coffin's favor amid hazing allegations against Jerl ene P. Kimbrough. Witnesses testified on veracity while arguments focused on evidence and confession legality. Additional hazing charges loom for Decatur, Foster, Graves, and others as upperclassmen oppose Admiral Sands stance and Kimbrough faces social ostracism.

Washington Post Annapolis Trenmor Coffin, Jr Jerlene P. Kimbrough Secretary of the Navy Overdown Whitmeyer Kiimbrough Pheall Coffin Mmidshipman Theall Hewlett Kimbrough McVey Theat Stephen Decatur, Jr Clase Decatur W. &. Theatl Washington Worthweight Foster New Albany Ind Carroll S. Graves Spokane Wash

Tells by Their Sleep and Scott's Emulsion

A mother notes early cold signs in her children as they sleep and says she starts Scott's Emulsion the next morning. She claims rapid recovery and peaceful rest after using the remedy. The advertisement promotes Scott and Bowne of New York as a preventive aid for child weakness.

Scott Scott & Bowne New York

Angier Duke Wounded in Hunting Accident

Angier Duke son of B N M Duke and brother of the American Tobacco Company president shot himself in the right hand while hunting. He was rushed by special train to Raleigh hospital, later rested at home in Durham, and will go to New York tomorrow for specialist care. Chapman to Take Charge at Richmond Revenue Office on January 1.

Raleigh N. C Angier Duke B. NM. Duke American Tobacco Company Durham New York Chapman Washington Post Richmond Mosby Army of Northern Virginia United States Greensboro Revenue Revenue Service Lynchourg Tennessee Greensuara

Floor Collapse Injures Three in Wheeling Home Raise

Special to The Washington Post reports a South Side Wheeling house floor giving way during raising this morning. Three people at breakfast were hurt including Mrs Prudence E Higgicn possibly fatally, and her daughter Mrs Hen ry Veatch and her husband were seriously injured.

Washington Post Wheeling W. Va Prudence E. Higgicn Henry Veatch

Printing Plant to Cost 350000 for State Printing

Daval Botton, superintendent of public printing, submitted an estimate of 350,000 for a new printing plant to handle city, county, and State printing needs. Also, Havana reports one new yellow fever case with three under treatment and two discharged as cured.

Ene Havana

Americans Best Gunners, Former Chief of Ordnance Tells Report

Admiral Charles R. O'Neil, retired former chief of the Bureau of Ordnance, returns from a year in Europe to inspect foreign navies. He will report U.S. ordnance equals or surpasses others in large guns but lags in elevation and sighting devices, now improved. He praises U.S. target practice and notes German gunners are skilled but not superior to Americans. He will compile all findings into a complete record, having received courtesies from other navies. Also announces next week the Navy Bureau of Navigation will invite bids for navy passenger transportation for the next fiscal year. Ensign John M. Caffery resigns, effective immediately. Marine Hospital Service notes staffing and duty changes, including quarantine duties in Porto Rico and Ecuador assignments.

Charles R. O'Neil Bureau of Ordnance Europe Secretary of the Navy United States Armed Service O’neil

Mission period ends for Valerius reassigned to Memphis

Period of twenty five without pay for A p December 21 Mathias Valerius pharmacist removed from duty at Crocego Ili and directed to proceed to Memphis Teon reporting to medical officer in command for duty.

Athout Mathias Valerius Crocego Ili Memphis Teon Ofcer

North Atlantic fleet to hold winter maneuvers in Caribbean

The Atlantic fleet will rendezvous at Hampton Roads on January 3 and sail to the West Indies for annual winter maneuvers starting January 6. Most units join at Hampton Roads, except the third division and coast squadron. Maneuvers center around Culebra and Guantanamo with expected practice in small arms at Guantanamo and further target work at Pensacola around April 1.

North Atlantic Hampton Roads West Indies Europe Culebra Guantanamo West Indian Waters Naval Station Pensacola

Fire Service for Fort Myer Demands Enhanced Fight Capacity

Maj Hoyle custodian at Fort Myer has asked Commissioner Macfarland for apparatus and water supply to combat fires. Plans include sending Engine Company No 5 from Georgetown if needed. The War Department will supply a chemical engine, and Potomac River water supply is expected soon.

Fort Myer Uncle Sam Macfarland Maj. Hoyle Ng 5 Georgetown War Department Potomac River

No Ultimatum To Venezuela Report Denied

Paris reports the foreign office says no ultimatum has been sent to Venezuela and claims circulating stories stem from discussions between Secretary Root and Ambassador Jusserand about further instructions to Minister Russell in Caracas. The note notes Venezuela’s resumption of relations with M. Taigny is preliminary to other questions.

Paris Foreign Office Venezuela Root Jusserand Russell Caracas M. Taigny M. Jusserand Fussell Caraeas 3. Taigny

Amalgamated Association to Seek 12 1/2 Percent Wage Increase

Reading Pennsylvania December 9. The eastern executive board and delegates from thirty lodges met to demand a 12 1/2 percent wage raise starting January 15. The goal is to equalize wages with ironworkers in Pittsburgh.

Reading Amalgamated Association Pittsburg

Many teachers promoted in memory of Misa Grant

The board of education met at Franklin School with most members present to promote, appoint, and transfer teachers due to resignations deaths and marriages. A death tribute was adopted for Miss Misa Grant former Brent School principal. Multiple salary and grade changes across divisions followed, with several resignations and leaves of absence noted.

Board of Education Misa Grant Brent School Franklin School E. Southard Parker Charles W. Needham Miss Grant O. A. Ebert Mt EL Banzou Ewer J. G. Permald Kan Larmaz L. R. Tomplian Hoo N. H Davis L. C. Randolph Vver H. S. Carter F. Quander Mlb. Mulligan J. &. Young RB Bichani J G Miller A. B . Murphy F. A. Pierod 8. Johnson B. Luxen I N. Heernstein SL Douglas Fom Eof. Lewis Lyda Dalton Brent Florence Hopkins Carrie Strart Mel Kobuel H. E Bohies MS Bugbee J. E. Brot C. B. Lueien W .A. Colman C. Wallace B. Key R. Pipes Braded Imogene R. Sckin Margaret H. Mardy Isabel G Arthur Alice L. Freeman Cornelia A Caskey C F Kent Gearsr EF. Bundick Fourinaigelen B P Kirk AM. Greff

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