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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1906
Page
1
Budapest reports show Coalition deputies plan protests in districts against Parliament dissolution. Government promises to break up meetings with gendarmes as Crown tightens press and speech limits. Supreme Court ruled dissolution lawful. Lib erals decline to enter the house, signaling tense political climate.
King Edward honors ally as Emperor of Japan receives the British Order of the Garter in a grand Investiture ceremony attended by eighty high dignitaries including the Prince Arthur of Connaught. A banquet and court dances follow, with a later levee at Buckingham Palace.
The War Department seeks Congress to extend enlistment terms for the Porto Rico provisional infantry. Enlisted men with expired terms would be allowed to reenlist, as officers say two years are needed for effective development. Seven men are now under two year terms and cannot reenlist in peace except for noncommissioned officers.
The War Department announced Maj. Gen. Greely will go to San Francisco to command the Pacific Division pending Maj. Gen. MacArthur's return to the United States. Previously Greely was slated for the Southwestern Division and Brig. Gen. Funston would lead California temporarily. MacArthur is expected to remain abroad until near fall, prompting the new order.
Gen Oliver acting on Gen Crozier recommendation authorizes Krag Jorgensen rifles for learning institutions to replace 24 000 Springfield cadet rifles though high schools stay with Springfield arms. Order aims to boost militia efficiency. change may roll out next year. Also reports Lieut Louis P Schindel dismissed after court martial for disobedience and AWOL. Newport board recommends 100000 for new barracks at naval station to replace fire destroyed structure.
Army orders extend leaves of absence for First Lieut Benjamin H Pope and others including Brig Gen Albert Col Kerr Grimes and Dudle. Assignments move Lieut Col Barrington West and several captains to inspect, to Fort Jay and Fort Niagara for Philippine duty, and announce Gen Reed's retirement. Naval orders list officers to Rhode Island Paducah and Asiatic Station and ships movements include Maine Missouri Kearsarge and others. Jubilees, church plans, and Hood’s Sarsaparilla ad follow.
Former North Carolina State Senator George E. Green faces trial in Criminal Court No. 1 with co-defendant George W. Beavers on a joint indictment charging conspiring to defraud the United States through Post Office Department supply contracts. Beavers has pleaded guilty and is serving two years. The defense questioned the indictment, sought a new panel, and argued a habeas ruling voided the case, but the court denied these motions and proceeded with jury selection. District Attorney Baker will open for the government. Worthington for Green may speak after openings. expected adjournment into next week due to holidays and court days.
Former Money-order Chief James T. Metcalf gains a new chance to clear his name as Postmaster General Cortelyou orders another investigation into charges that led to his four year dismissal over alleged improper relations with Hallenback-Wyncoop Printing Company. A son’s employment with the firm was once cited against him, and an indictment yielded a nolle prosequi. Also tonight Rev. Louis Meyer of the Chicago Hebrew Mission speaks at 8 pm on Jewish condition in Russia and Zionism at the McKendree M. E. Church, with a possible second lecture tomorrow and Prof. Jaspar bean McFail to sing Hear Ye Not, O Israel.
The will of Mary Emily Bates Cones dated November 2, 105 was filed for probate in the District Supreme Court. Royalties on the works of Dr. Elliott Cones go to George Page of Boston. The Smithsonian Institution will receive a portrait of Dr. Coues. Income from mining stock to Catherine Martin. Proceeds from sale of 17% N Street NW to Nathaniel N. Bennett for life. Residue to William E Bates Harry L Bates Bessie Bates and Cla Ira Johnson. Pre executor American Security and Trust Company.
Takoma Park citizens form an association to purchase a site for a Takoma Park library branch in coordination with Washington Public Library trustees. The capital stock is 2500 dollars in 500 shares with initial payments due by March 1 and monthly installments thereafter. trustees Shoemaker Lamond and Prescott will control and hold property titles.
Washington water purity praised by KD Hardy at Hubard Memorial Hall as he explains filtration plant operation. He notes daily 5,000,000 gallons, a 8,000,000 gallon capacity, and cheap current costs while upcoming sands and beds cleaning raises prices. Dent describes aqueduct system. Longley compares mechanical and slow sand filtration. next topic Wireless Telegraphy with exhibits planned.
Solomon and Nathan Davidson filed in the District Supreme Court a 10000 dollar damages suit against the Semmes Kelly Co and individuals Charles W. Semmes Thomas J. Shea and David J. Wilson. The plaintiffs allege false reports to wholesale grocers and merchants damaged their credit by claiming insolvency and inability to continue their business.
Police Judge Kimball fined Junius Dickerson for whipping his fourteen year old son with a leather strap. Rev Albert Negahanquet, a full blood Potawatomi priest in training in Brookland, is said to be the only full blood Indian priest in America. Joan Berry was held for the grand jury on a £1,000 bond for assaulting Joseph Chase with a dangerous weapon during a fight. Chase was slashed across the face with a pocket knife in front of Half Street SW.
Albany Feb 2 A special assembly investigation reports dire moral conditions on New York Indian reservations. It cites lax divorce rules and marriage instability as major causes and urges extending state marriage and divorce laws to reservations or federal lease Legislation. It also calls for promoting land cultivation or securing leases for agriculture and deems the liquor sale prohibition to Indians ineffective.
Dr Emil G Hirsch spoke at the dedication of the Maxwell Street Jewish Settlement urging Chicago’s social settlements to serve millionaire heirs on the South Side. He criticized ostentatious philanthropy and called for true, selfless settlement work rather than charity for display.
Student priests will deliver twelve Lenten sermons at churches in Washington and nearby areas. The schedule includes St Joseph's Washington Langdon Tt C Anacostia St Philip and James Baltimore St Peter and James and other churches in Brookyn Tennallytown St Joseph Washington St Martin's Washington Holy Name Washington Incent de Paul and Brightwood with various pastors.
Informal reception honors John M Colt on his appointment as chief examiner at the Patent Office. Colt, from Cheraw South Carolina, spent years in the law department and court proceedings, began as fourth assistant examiner in 1892, and ascended after successive exams. He succeeds the late Col BE W Jocking, who died two weeks ago.
Col R L Trayne and wife of Baton Rouge and Henry Meisel of Memphis have arrived in Washington for the 33rd annual Mexican war veterans reunion from Feb 21 to 23. The first business session is set for tomorrow afternoon at the National Hotel. Commander John Lewis Smith of the District of Columbia United Spanish War Veterans granted Mrs Moore Murdock’s request to send a detail of Spanish war veterans to the Friday reception.
The Anvil Club meets tonight at the Charles F. Bradley restaurant on Pennsylvania Avenue NW for its annual oyster feast held the eve of Washington's Birthday. Over ten invitations have been issued. Several Representatives in Congress are expected to speak. President Charles Weltzel will deliver the principal address on “The Father of His Country” with J Harry Bradley as master of ceremonies.
Col. George R. Colton reports ten months of Dominican customs receipts totaling over 2 million dollars with more than 1 million in a City National Bank trust fund. January collections reached 377,006 dollars, the highest since American collectors began, and double typical months.
Washington's Birthday will be observed with special programs in all district public schools. Dr A P Fardon assigns prominent presiders and speakers for thirteen divisions, with 1p to 1:30p start times. High and graded schools list presiding officers and speakers for each site, including Central, Castern, Western, New Basin, and more.
A mass market testimonial ad promises quick relief from periodic or chronic headaches and other pains. It touts harmless effects, claims cure for neurales backache rheumatism and menstrual pains, and offers a money back guarantee if the first package does not help. The ad cites a user from Mahoning Pennsylvania and notes 26 doses for 25 cents and that the druggist will refund if unsatisfied.
The document enumerates many officials and speakers by division and ward, naming principals, reverends, doctors, and community leaders for neighborhoods from Congress Heights to Ambush. It lists locations such as Eckington and Benning Road, with designated speakers to be supplied in several cases.
The War Department division overseeing public buildings and grounds, led by Col. Charles Bromwell, plans to plant extensive flower beds in suburban government lands. With nearly 2,000,000 additional propagated plants, blooms will tone parks and vacant tracts, including a large bed on the Potomac Flats and embankment honeysuckle for the new Highway Bridge approach. Persistent stock in government greenhouses ensures ongoing floral output for forthcoming official events.
At the United States Navy Yard Rev. A H Zimmermann received a silk umbrella from workers after noon talks aided by the YMCA. Alumni from Business High School plan a Tuesday reunion tied to the new school building dedication with speeches by officials and Robert Curtis Ogden present. J Milton Turner urges recruiting American negro labor for the Panama Canal, meeting with Chairman Shonts. Father Volk named canal zone hospital chaplain to serve workers and the sick.
Senator Patterson editor of the Rocky Mountain News secured a writ of error and a supersedeas delaying the Colorado Supreme Court contempt proceedings and $1,000 fine while the U S Supreme Court reviews the case. He argued for press freedom and reciprocity between courts and people, asserting truth and publication were justified. A separate item notes confectioner Robert Herrmann, bankrupt, with liabilities at 1,274.09 and assets near 300.
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