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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1906
Page
28
Wu Tingfang warns China is at a crisis requiring reform yet asserts no hostilities exist by Chinese toward foreigners. He cites anti foreign sentiment, stricter laws, and recent disturbances while stressing Chinese merchants and locals generally seek fair treatment and peace.
Fragmentary testament details show Wil og Justina Lauer directing property among heirs. Proceeds reportedly intended for Annie M It bogs and others, with distribution to Rosina A Jooph and Dawe, following a prior grandson's share. Date appears as 1945 in Peel area records.
In a District of Columbia matter, the Court of Appeals denies Marvel Kane’s petition for a writ of certiorari after a Police Court ruling. Kane was sentenced to three months in jail and a $100 fine for distributing a handbook on illegal betting. The petition, filed by Edward Mitch, challenged District code provisions under section 69 claiming constitutional issues.
Mrs Donald McLean president general of the DAR traveled from South Carolina to participate in Washington's Birthday observances in Charleston and other chapters. Her daughter Miss Besse McLean joined in events as Mrs McLean joined a Jamestown committee chaired by Grover Cleveland.
Alexander Fishel by will dated February 1906 left monetary bequests to relatives including Bird A Jacobs of East Berlin Pennsylvania and George Jacobs Nettie Baughman Nettie Jacobs and Bird A Jacobs with amounts ranging from 900 to 1500 to be held in trust for various beneficiaries and to the New York Trust Company for care of garages belonging to the immediate family of Bird A Jacobs. The business interests formerly conducted at 726 Seventh Street Northwest and 220 Main Street Norfolk Virginia are to be managed by Bird A Jacobs until lease expiration.
A special Associated Charities committee presents census data on out of school children in Washington. It cites 4000+ youths not attending, with many in poor districts and some youths working to support widowed mothers. Indifference to schools is listed as the chief reason, while the panel urges passage of the pending bill. The committee names Dr Emily Young OBnmen and others as members.
Chief Justice Clabaugh issued a rule against Charles J Turner and the Harry H Juelg Company to show cause by March 24 why they should not be enjoined from disposing of or concealing certain contracts for piano players and music rolls. Wuccot & White Co of Connecticut, Angelus piano company, and attorney Milton J Lambert pursue injunction and accounting amid allegations of contract violations and improper payment methods. The suit asserts the Juelg Company owns the business despite Turner operating in his name.
The court gave the Typothetae of Washington until Friday to file affidavits refuting 34 affidavits supporting an injunction against the Typographical Union and its eight hour committee. Hearings are to be set. the affidavits claim union members urged a boycott, misrepresented open shops, and pressured nonmembers.
Ernest T Winchester, who recently left St Pauls Episcopal Church to take effect March 1, conducts his last service with the choir Sunday night at o'clock. He built a 40-voice paid choir and a training school for choristery with 50 boys and 10 men. TE Greene will oversee the work with organist Edith McRean assisting. Winchester will begin work at a large city church, where he will continue developing the mate-choir project as a key parish feature.
The Commissioner's decision recalls the W M Jacobs counterfeiting case in which a Pittsburg cigar dealer possessed 10 000 cigars with stamps whose authenticity was in doubt. Officials in Pittsburg and at the internal revenue office examined samples and found counterfeit stamps. Genuine stamps must be attached before sale. the monetary matter is nominal.
The 1906 forecast by W W Marsh predicts a volatile March with heavy rains and snow in the Ohio River valleys and Northeast, severe wind and floods in the South, blizzards in the Dakotas, and widespread storms from the Gulf Coast to the Pacific Northwest. The month ends with generally fair spring weather nationwide.
Vincent Oliveri representing A. & Worthington filed in District Supreme Court a claim for 10,000 damages against the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company. The suit alleges the plaintiff, while legally standing near a freight train at a Virginia avenue location, was struck when the train started suddenly without warning, resulting in permanent crippling. Also noted is the funeral for John W. Thompson, age 79, with services at his home and burial in Congressional Cemetery.
The Medico-Legal Society challenges delay in probing alleged mismanagement at St Elizabeth Hospital. Board of Visitors president Dr F M Gunnell pledges a thorough inquiry, with hearings next morning, and cites readiness to provide evidence to a House committee while denying impropriety in proceeding.
United States officials sue National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company to recover 58580.86 alleging 51 forged endorsements led to cashing government checks. James Boyd, a Public Health and War Service clerk, claimed to have forged payee names. company allegedly indorsed and cashed the checks at subtreasuries in New York and Chicago over the last four years. Affidavits and counts detail fraudulent endorsements and demand for repayment.
The Masonic Board of Relief adopted resolutions mourning the death of Simuel M Yeatman past president. The notice speaks to sorrow, faith, and belief he rests beyond mortal reach, with Thomas Caiser S Norris Thorne and Thomas Ellis as the resolutions committee.
Witnesses testified that even loud commands to militia and rifle practice noise could not be heard in the playhouse. Dogs be quiet during a scheduled February show, with affidavits supporting concerns about noise and potential injury to performers and audience.
A garbled transcription outlines a dispute over a departed parent's estate involving a son and daughter. The text references a probate proceeding, a will issue, and associated family names amid unclear details about dates or exact actions.
Retirement notice outlines removal of clerks from service under Senate committee review. The formal public notification cites Henry A as former official and references the United States postal service. A meeting agenda lists timing and location at the Armory, with plans to announce program details and future appointments.
The board finishes a session addressing suspects and a tense atmosphere. Officials discuss appointments and potential actions while tensions rise over oversight and board decisions.
The piece touts a secure slice to keep money and urges careful pricing of earnings. It highlights the bank as a business and the quality of officers, presenting the institution as a sound choice for customers.
A short public notice arising from People's Savings Bank located at 610 14th Street Northwest. Includes standard bank domicile and contact details as part of a community information listing in the newspaper archive.
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