Tafton Intolerant Conditions in Philippines
War Secretary William H Taft addressed the Joseph Priestley conference at All Souls Church on religious life in the Philippines. He cited the friars issue as a sign of improving times and praised Unitarian influence while noting past abuses and current peace between Catholics and Protestants in the islands. The conference will continue with sessions on worship, scripture use, and religion for the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
Willam A. Taft
Joseph Priestley
All Souls’ Church
Fourteenth
L Streets
Robert 8. Woodward
Carnegie Institution
Napoleon
Pricetley
Edward Everett Hare
Senate
God
Hale
Secretar
War Taft
Unitarian Church
Mr. Taft
United States
Rome
Taft
Wedded on Deathbed In Wilmington Army Doctor Marries
Dr Richard J Price a U S Army surgeon dying in Wilmington and Miss Elizabeth Wiggins wed in his room in St James Episcopal Church Rev R W Hague officiating The couple had been engaged for years Price who served in the Philippines contracted tuberculosis and faced death as his illness progressed He had recently returned to Wilmington and his death was expected at any moment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Price
Wilmington
Washington
N. C
Richard J. Price
Elizabeth Wiggins
R. W. Hague
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Philippines
Fied Teutenant
Fort Bayard
New Mexico
Dre. Price
Baltimore Carrier Convicted In Four Year Penalty
Archer B. Hrukh nan, substitute letter carrier, was convicted on charges of taking money from letters. The U S District Court sentenced him to four years in the penitentiary, with confinement to begin about thirty six hours after his arrest. The speedy action set a record for rapid processing by inspectors and prosecutors in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Archer B. Hrukhnan
United States Districttorney
Morris
United States District Court
Tariff Reform Advocates Lead New Boston League
Former Gov W L Douglas heads the newly formed Business Men's Tariff Reform League with headquarters in Boston. The organization plans an active education campaign on reciprocity and tariff revision, drawing many leading state business men into its membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Douglas
Business Men
Boston
W. L. Douglas
South
Business Men's Tariff Reform League
Prizes at Capitol Lodge euchre party awarded
Prizes for men at the progressive euchre party of Capitol Lodge Knights of Pythias were won by A Selinger F B Brown Julius Veidt W E H Carter Albert Kahlert and Julius Seling. Ladies prizes went to Miss Helen Ott. Refreshments were served.
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Capitol Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Temple
A. Selinger
F. B. Brown
Julius Veidt
W. E H. Carter
Albert Kahlert
Julius Seling
Jadies
Helen Ott
Satie Crupper
Steiner
A. Lolf
BE. F. Berry
A. Dony
Hayne
Ball aboard Brooklyn in reception for colonial leaders
The second squadron of the American Atlantic gave a ball tonight on the cruiser Brooklyn flagship of Rear Admiral Charles D. Sigsbes. The event drew many notable attendees including representatives of the British American colonies and prominent figures.
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Brooklyn
Nice
Athlantic
Charles D. Sigsbes
Naval Officers Ordered to Leave and Station Details
Lieut Commander A Nidlack granted one month’s leave and Lieut J F Carter assigned to the naval station Honolulu Hawaii with additional duty on Iroquois. Berlin dispatch from Munich notes motor car owners able to run 50 kilometers have been told to place vehicles and drivers at government disposal if mobilization is ordered. precautionary, renewed yearly.
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A. Nidlack
J. F. Carter
Honolulu
H. T
Iroquois
Berlin
Uispaten
Munich
Relief for firemen families sought by Funston
Brig. Gen. Frederick Funston, head of the Department of California, will ask Congress to appropriate 10000 for the families of Capt. Charles Dakin and Hoseman Thomas Hennissy of Engine Company No 4 who died in the February 1 Meade transport fire. The appeal rests on the men losing their lives while saving government property.
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Funston
Congress
San Francisco
Frederick Funston
Department of California
War Department
Charles Dakin
Hoseman
Thomas Hennissy
Engine Company No. 4
Army
Meade
Bell Not to Sign Orders as Chief of Staff
The War Department debates a change in how orders are issued to avoid Brig Gen I Franklin Bell signing commands for officers of higher rank. Proposed wording would read by order of the Secretary of War and signed only by the military secretary, removing the chief of staff’s name. Retirement of Maj Gen Sumner and promotions of several officers alter the brigadier general roster.
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War Department
I Franklin Bell
John C. Bates
Bell
Secretary of War
Miltary
Army
Sumner
Grant
Wiliam E. Birkheimer
H. A. Reed
Artllery Corps
Palmer G. Wood
Eleventh Infantry
Army Orders Fill Roster With Transfers and Departures
Army orders list leaves of absence resignations and postings across departments. Capt Joseph W. Gidden acts as judge advocate with two months leave. Second Lt Natt F Jamison resigns effective March 15 1906. Capt George W H Moseley to report for duty in the Philippines. First Lt Kent Browning resigns effective February 5 1908. Capt Evan H Humphrey to relieve Capt Verling Hart and proceed to San Francisco. Medical officers reassigned to duty at Vancouver Barracks Fort Leavenworth Fort Mackenzie Fort Schuyler and other posts. Movement of naval vessels includes ships arriving at San Juan Charleston and San Diego and ships sailing to wreck sites and ports.
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Hlenry C. Davis
Artillery Corps
Army and Navy
Hot Springs
Ark
F Jamison
George W. H. Moseley
Fifth Cavalry
Jesse M. Lee
U.S A
Philippine Islands
Kent Browning
First Infantry
Evan H. Humphrey
Verling K. Hart
Trome
Medical Department
San Francisco
Cat
William II. Carbuster
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
Department of the Columbia
Horace D. Bloombergh
Fort Leavenworth
Samuel J. Mortis
Fort Schuyler
Leon T. LeWald
Fort Stacum
Department of the Host
Verge E. Sweazey
Fort Mackensie
Wyo
Harry S. Purnett
Washington Barracks
D. C
Resignation Accepted of Lieut. Kent Brownite
The President accepted the resignation of First Lieutenant Kent Brownite of the Fourth United States Infantry to expedite the service. Browning, recently at Fort Sheridan, was court-martialed for conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman on account of intemperance.
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Browning
Kent Brownite
Fourth
United States Infantry
Fort Sheridan
Make preparations for emergencies and save now
The text urges preparing for any emergency by saving, noting it is easier to do without luxuries now than lose future wage value. It promotes opening an account with 3% interest on all savings.
Wiley Talks on Food Condemns Patent Medicine
W. H. Wiley of the Agriculture Department spoke to the Columbia Heights Citizens Association on food adulteration and patent medicines. He urged taking complaints to Congress, warned about impure milk and canned goods, and urged doctors’ prescriptions over questionable remedies. Seven new members joined the association and discussions covered school governance and railway loop legislation.
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Columbia Heights Association
Agricultural Department
Congress
H. W. Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Columbia Heights Citizens’ Association
Dr. Wiley
Citizens’ Association
Farm Journal
James W. Stow
H. Virgil Hasterly
Charles H.ball
James E. West
Frank G. Butts
C. A. Willis
Fred. W. Mitchell
Daniel Paul
Washington School City Federation
Columbia Heights
J. M. Miller
Railway Company
New York Avenue
Fifteenth
H Streets
Peace Monument
Death notices of Pearl Fowler Philippi Metternich era figures
Death notices from February 6 report Joseph H Pearl a longtime law partner of William H Moody in Haverhill Massachusetts and a Boston firm member died suddenly of heart disease on a business trip. Dr George Ryerson Fowler a famed Brooklyn surgeon and state medical examiner board member died after abdominal operations in Albany Hospital. Alfred Philippi editor at New Yorker Staats Zeitung died at 57. Prince Paul Metternich, second son of the Metternich line, died in Vienna at age 73.
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William H. Moody
Old Arch
Joseph H. Peart
Wiliam H. Moody
Haverhill
Mays
Moody, Burdett, Wardwell & Snow
Boston
Pearl
Albany
George Ryerson Fowler
Roe
National Guard
State Board of Medical Examiners
Brooklyn
Albany Hospital
New York
Alfred Philippi
New Yorker Staats Zeitung
Berlin
United States
Vienna
Prince Paul Metternich
Prince Metternich
Napoleon III
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Featured as a Wonder Cure
A Wonder. Everybody who has tried Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts burns and wounds says it's a wonder. 26c guaranteed. all druggists.
Committee To Aid Printer In Treasury Publishing
The Treasury Department announced a committee to oversee its publications following the Presidents order for less printing and more editing. Assistant Secretary Keep, George Simmons, and John S. Mills lead the group in trimming reports, editing copy before printing, condensing statistics, and tightening mailing lists. Canvas binding will be used where possible to cut costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Printing Office
Treasury Department
Keep
George Simmons
John S. Mills
Printing Office Shakeup Prompts Fears of Dismissals
The Government Printing Office faces an upheaval with plans to weed out superfluous staff, reform proof resetting, and cut report printing costs. Public Printer Charles A. Stillings refuses comment while orders limit discussion and discourage gains, with many expectant dismissals and tighter copy control across departments.
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Charles A. Stillings
Lee
Post
Stillings
FE. A. Collins
Government Printing Office
United States
Washington
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Masked Ball Prizes Awarded by Crescent Benevolent Assn
National Rifles Armory hosted Crescent Benevolent Association’s masked ball last night with a full crowd and balcony overflow. Prizes honored diverse costumes from Comanche Indian to Russian Peddler, awarded to groups and ladies, with judges REL Patt on, Louis Michael, A. H. Wall, T. BR. Beavers, W. P. Hutton, W. L. Brodas, and J.A. Linthicum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Rifles Armory
the Crescent Benevolent Association
Sousa
Eliza
Rel Patton
Louis Michael
A. H. Wall
T. BR. Beavers
W. P. Hutton
W. L. Brodas
7.A. Linthicum
Dolan Refuses to Resign Over Indianapolis Vote
Pittsburg February 6 delegates of the local United Mine Workers passed 38 to 6 a resolution demanding the resignations of President Patrick Dolan and Vice President Uriah Bellingham for voting with operators on the wage scale in Indianapolis. Dolan, defiant, said he would not resign and that April would show if he had erred, acknowledging a mistake in his Indianapolis vote. Dodds also faced a resignation demand, with plans to step down April 1.
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Pittsburg
United Mine Workers
Patrick Dolan
Uriah Bellingham
Indianapolis
Logan
Bellingham
Dolan
Fim
Dodds
Regards Wife as a Burden in Washington Fest Lecture
Special to The Washington Fest from Cincinnati Ohio on February 6 reports Mrs Edwin Schoopmaker lecturer at the Teachers' Literary Club asserting that the average man views his wife as a burden. She argues for women to become more of a creative force noting a shift from traditional roles. Her talk titled Man and Woman drew many teachers and single women and married men from public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Teachers’ Literary Club
Edwin Schoopmaker
Fire on Casino Theater Stage Sparks Quick Alarm
A fire broke out on the Casino Theater stage during a performance of Earl and the Girl in New York. Almost none of the crowd noticed at first as the blaze was confined to theater staff and company members, causing only brief excitement before containment.
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Philadelphia
Washington Post
Casino
Alburt Taylor
Vincago
Thomas Gallagher
New York
Boward McLaughlin
A. G. Cutler
Boston
Casino Theater
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