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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1906

Page

28

Morris Letters Publicized After White House Arrest Case

Husband of arrested woman at the White House publishes his letter to President Roosevelt and the President's secretary Loeb replies. Secretary states arrest justified after police investigation. He urges no further publicity to the case.

White House Roosevelt Loeb Viner Votre Mortis Polue Morris Folians Sylvester Tystoi Ony Mar Sylvester Lo Owuma Morris Morns William Lore MbLavor Washington

Larcombe Not To Retire In Pension Office Standstill

Pension office clerk Job Jacombe, after a long service, will remain at work. Anxious for stability, he declines early retirement despite a gentleman’s offer to retire him. Officials say continued service suits the mission of the pension office and the veteran employee.

Joh Jacombe Pension Office Cinemes Buss Segraph Pittsburgh Itses Abe

Daily Mail Praises Farmers and Local Post Office Actions

Farmers and readers send letters commending the Post Office Department. The report covers building permit notices, contractor bids, and local commerce, plus a grand jury arraignment of Simms for embezzlement and appointments of fourth class postmasters including David A Redmon and Amy I Royce.

Mame Porter David A Redmon New York Ulsterville Amy I Royce

Wills Filed for Probate Across Multiple Estates

Yesterday probate filings listed Ann Reynolds and Amelia Parker estates among others. Wills dated 1906 to 1965 name heirs including children, spouses, and executors with various bequests and equal divisions among offspring.

Roosevelt Gourd Gift Shown By Lookabill at White House

Alfred Lookabill of Crawfordsville Indiana presented a Roosevelt gourd to President Roosevelt at the White House. Landis of Ohio and Rev H R Lookabill of Baltimore accompanied the gourd as he praised the vegetable marvel for its artistic and practical qualities.

White House Landis Alfred Lookabill Crawfordsville Lookabill Indiana Rev H R Lookabill Baltimore Mr. Landis

Jamestown Exposition Prospects Seen as Promising

Promoter John Anapn says Jamestown Exposition prospects are excellent and major Norfolk buildings progress well. He argues Congress support should be businesslike, suggesting a loan guarantee rather than a gratuity, to avoid setting a precedent and to boost national credibility.

John Anapn Norfolk Knapp Ale Congressions Committees House Committee Si Tours Worlds Fakring Virginia Jimestown Corporation Congress Anapp Jamestown

Right of Way for Fire Engines at Seventh Street Stops

Commissioners issue order after a street car collision with a Wo 6 fire engine on Seventh street northwest. Capital Traction Company must recognize five future stops including north and south bound cars on Seventh street northwest, with stops off the near side of building lines at Seventh and K, and Seventh and New York avenue.

Seventh Street York Avenue Trac‘ton Cempin Seventh and K Streets New York Avenue

Vets Meet to Press Congress for Bigger Pensions

Mexican War Veterans gather at National Heel to push for higher pensions, as about fifty Buena Vista veterans from 1846 prepare to travel to Washington. F J Garrett to speak, with a reception by Dames of 1846 and a White House photo at 1 p.m. Roosevelt to host at 2:30 p.m. The convention honors Washington's birthday and Buena Vista battle.

Congress Buena Vista Dames Buena Vis Wil Elq Am F J Garrett Pell George Washington War Department Roosevelt White House

Mrs Moore Murdock Holds Unique Position in Veterans Group

A Texas woman, Mrs Moore Murdock, elected secretary of the Mexican War Veterans association, founded the Dames of 1846 after learning of a reunion in Fort Worth. She campaigned to raise pensions and improve conditions for veterans, boosting Texas reunion attendance from 52 to 85.

Brush Association of Mewcan War Veterans Moore Murdock Lexan Robert E Moore Mississippi Battalion Cherubusca Murdock Fort Worth Tex Texas Association of Mexican War Veterans Dames of Murgoch Congress Indianapolis Murdech Dames Mra Murdock Texas United States Moore Moore Moore

Will Bequest To Son Of Henry Kraak Noted In Probate

The will of Henry Kraak dated January 3 1902 filed yesterday for probate leaves ten thousand dollars to his son mry C Kraak. It also provides monetary bequests to several near relatives including the decedent Henry C Kraak Elizabeth Burch and Wilhelmina Kraak.

Henry Kraak Beto Mry C. Kraak Henry C Kraak Sglizabeth Burch Wilhelmina Kraak

Georgetown Law selects thesis topics and interschool events

Georgetown University Law School faculty designate graduating essay subjects including equity injunctive relief in crime cases and common carrier liability for freight losses. A relay race team from the law medical and dental schools is invited to compete at Convention Hall, March 3, with Justice Gould and U.S. Attorney Baker as judges. Georgetown debate plans in Boston with Boston University, preliminary law school trials set for next Saturday evening.

Georgetown Law School Law School of Georgetown University Equity Facrity Law School Law Medical Convention Hall Georgetown Unversity Athletic Association Justice Gould Supreme Court of the District United States Baker Georgetown Boston Law Department Boston University E Street Georgetone Law Socol Congress

Western States Lead List in Census Manufacturing Report

A Census Bureau report for congressional committees shows Western states top in growth. Oklahoma leads with capital up 351 percent, production up 200 percent, establishments up 147 percent, and employment rising 0 to 0 percent in Indian Territory remains tied. Nevada Idaho Utah follow. overall output grows while some states shrink due to consolidation.

Oklahoma Indian Territory Nevada Idaho Utah Rossiter Census Bureau Congressional Committees On Daho and Tah Delaware

Homestead Company Sues to Overturn Postage Order

In Des Moines a suit was filed in district court seeking an injunction against Postmaster General Cortelyou to stop the order excluding 150 copies of the Homestead from second class mailing rates. Ex-Senator John M. Yhursinn and Attorney RL Parvish appear for the publishers, who argue the order lacks legal warrant and should be restrained.

Homestead Company Des Moines Iowa District Supreme Court George B Cortelyou Des Macs Mabng John M. Ylhursinn RL Parvish

Only 44 Chinese In A Month Report Clears Immigration

A Bureau of Immigration report shows January arrivals totaling 44 Chinese. Of these, 119 were U S residents returning from visits, 102 were new arrivals including 58 from the Chinese commissioners visiting Washington, and 4 were newly acquired Chinese for the month.

Buureau of Immigration United States Washington Bureau of Immigration America

The Greatest Safeguard Bank Advertisement

The text urges careful evaluation of banking institutions before placing money. It touts the bank’s business standing and substantial resources to appeal to prudent investors and customers seeking security for their earnings.

Om Banking

Sorg Divorce Granted in Infidelity Case

Howard P Sorg was yesterday granted a divorce from Ollie A Sorg on grounds of infidelity. Chief Justice Gimbaugh signed the decree during a session reported by the recorder of deeds office.

Recorder of Deeds Shyswod E F. Sorg Howard P Sorg Ollie A Sorg Gimebaugh

TAPPAN'S MONEY TIED UP IN BANKRUPTCY PETITION

Myron A Tappan faced a bankruptcy petition in the District Supreme Court alleging transfer of property to preferred creditors on February 14. The petition cites debts of about 6000 and claims relief from A J Reach & Co of Philadelphia. Tappan blames financial strain on unpaid bills from Sunday school league and George Washington Athletic Association while aiming to realize on assets to avert crisis.

J Reach Company of Philadelphia Suter Publishing Commpany Conrad Becker Cit Distiie Suprane Myron A Tappan Sappan & Co Erieves Tappin F Street Northwest Tappan Iis Lucas P Layms Histice Clabaugh Bisemi Washington George Washington Athletic Association A A J Reach & Co

Sampson Bust Presented to George Washington University

A life sized bronze bust of Rev George Whuitheld Sampson DD Li D former president of Columbian College from 1858 to 1711 was presented to George Washington University. The piece stands on polished mahogany and is by Clu huts. Rev Thomas Amdiwood Sampson gave the presentation with several Sampson family members present. Dio Firl ward Gallaudet accepted the gift for the university.

George Whuitheld Sampson Columbian College George Washington University Or Sampson Thomas Amdiwood

Dewey Adrift in Dry Dock After Damaged Tow Line

A Dewey class vessel drifted in the dry dock after tow gear failure and damaged machinery. Commander Hosley notes the Pelaw was identified as the liner, and parts will be shipped from Ni nics to support cautious repairs. Expect delays of a couple of weeks before Dewey returns to service at Gibraltar.

Dewey Nasy Department Hosley Dispatch Thoma Ninics Hesky

Army Orders and Naval Movements From 1905 Dispatch

Military and naval itemized notices report retirements transfers resignations and station changes across Army and Navy. Includes officers such as Samuel Hamilton David Tyia Jesse Beuker Clarence Sherrill Charles Mason and others with postings to Tyrone Allyona Fort De Soto Washington Barracks and Norfolk plus vessel movements like Leonidas Celtic Potomac and Yankee.

Samuel Hamilton United States Army Bairisburg Tyrone Allyona David Tyia Ordnance Department Fort de Soto Fort ‘Tarter Florida Jesse M Beuker Quarternester Seittle Tacoma Clarence Sherrill Wiliam R WcCleary Seventeenth Infantry Fighteenth Infantry Frederick J Qaterman Eighteenth Infantry

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