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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1906
Page
40
Weather forecasts promise ideal conditions for the Roosevelt Longworth nuptials with clear skies and mild temps across the East. At the White House, guests arrive as gifts and preparations fill the library while Longworth secures the marriage license.
Ponca chiefs led by Horse Chief Eagle arrive in Washington to present a gift for Charles Longworth. President Roosevelt hosts the delivery in the private office and praises the gift as well as Longworth’s service. Roosevelt and Taft attend Longworth’s bachelor dinner at his home on M Street NW with many dignitaries.
Special to The Washington Post reports Cuba’s wedding gift to Miss Alice Roosevelt a pearl necklace valued around 35 000 dollars arrived via White Star liner Majestic. Customs inspector Moore doubted the seal and weight, but express company records showed no discrepancy. The case bears Cuban consular seals and the intended delivery to Georgetown Washington D C with insurance 231 06.
The Ohio Senate debated a house passed tribute to Nicholas Longworth and Alice Roosevelt on their coming marriage. Senator Ward of Cleveland called it undignified as publicity grew. A motion to vote today failed 15 to 16, and the measure was carried over to tomorrow.
A fire at 709 Seventh Street Northwest damaged the Ten nille clothing store about $2,500 after 8 o'clock last night. The origin is mysterious and the proprietor had just left. police and firemen are puzzled by the blaze. Also, Eastern High School hosts a Frances Willard presentation by the YWCA branch with remarks by Joseph V. Graff and Florence L. Jett.
Prominent men paid tribute to Susan B. Anthony at a gathering in the Church of Our Father. President Roosevelt's letter praised her work and urged Congress to push a constitutional amendment for women's suffrage. Anthony spoke briefly, advocating direct action to Congress. many speakers lauded her leadership and influence on national reform, home life, and civil rights.
The Washington Post pianola piano contest warns competitors to mail coupons promptly and properly indorse each one with name and address. Coupons received after noon on expiration day will be rejected, and late entries risk not being counted. A Mary Craig Prescott letter applauds Mil dred Wallace’s bid, while another from Mrs In. T. urges support for a Masonic/O E S home, signed as a board member at 2622 Thirteenth street NW.
The Senate heard women’s rights pleas in the Marble Room. Senator Bacon chaired the Woman Suffrage Committee as Beveridge and Wetmore listened. Rev. Anna Shaw read Miss Susan B Anthony’s message. Miss Mary Bentley Thomas of Baltimore led a key speech protesting laws against women. Elizabeth Bacon of Connecticut urged property-based suffrage. Senorita Huidebre asked for the ballot’s “beautiful right.” Mrs. Paul ine Steinem cited local education votes. Anna Miller of Geneva pressed for equality. Shaw urged Congress to grant women the vote.
About 150 women advocates of woman suffrage swarmed the Capitol, flooding the Judiciary Committee of the House and the Senate Marble Room with speeches. Mrs Stewart of Illinois argued for ballot justice, while a handful of allies including Florence Kelley and Kate M Gordon faced the committee. many others pressed the case outside.
Carbolic acid mistaken for castor oil nearly killed four year old Gertrude Coleman of 427 Ridge Street. Her mother seized the bottle at about seven last night and the child was quickly taken to Emergency Hospital where doctors gave an antidote and saved her life.
In Liberian Temple at 203 Four and a half Street SW, Negro Republicans of the Seventeenth district organized the William B. Chandler Republican Club. J. E. Jones was elected president, J. S. Payne secretary, and William Harris treasurer. Resolutions declared Chandler a friend of the Negro race. Addresses were given by Rev. Soloman of Africa, Bishop Payne, and Attorney Jones.
Light snows in the Ohio Valley, Lower Lakes region, and New England have given way to generally clear weather from the Mississippi Valley eastward. The Slope region remains cloudy with light rains west of the Rocky Mountains. Temperatures vary with readings 6 to 17 degrees below average in the east and warmer conditions to the northwest. Forecast calls for fair weather in most Atlantic and Gulf states, with rain or snow east of the Rockies Friday night into Saturday. Winds will be brisk along coasts and from the north in several regions.
Edward Ferguson stood trial in Criminal Court No 1 before Justice Gould and a jury on an indictment for murder in the Bertha West case. The initial jurors were exhausted, and Justice Gould ordered thirty-five talesmen to be summoned to complete the panel, with the jury to be sworn Monday and trial to begin then.
John F Beach was yesterday convicted in Criminal Court No 1 Justice Fouid presiding of assault with intent to kill Ernest Gichner in September at the Marine Barracks. The defendant was released on recognizance with Samuel Hyegaan as surety in the sum of $2.50 to appear for sentence if the motion for a new trial is overruled.
W M Sirteh secretary of the Washington Heights Citizens Association said the society sent no representatives to the excise board regarding a monitor license to Ernest M Mattagly. He added any member who appeared before the board did so as an individual and not as a delegate.
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