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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1906
Page
36
Wu Tingfang declares China at a crisis requiring reform and cautions that anti foreign sentiment is not aimed at all Chinese people. He notes danger from radicalism, condemns exclusion laws, and emphasizes that most Chinese and foreigners live in good terms while unrest spreads in Henan and other provinces.
The document outlines a 1945 will granting children and heirs portions of estate proceeds. It names Annie M, Rosina A Jooph, and others as beneficiaries with specific divisions for the grandchildren and parents. The text indicates estates and residuary shares to be allocated among the listed heirs.
In the District of Loombit, the Court of Appeals denied Marvel Kane’s petition seeking a new trial. The police court had refused a moon for a new trial after Kane received a three month sentence and a fine for involvement in a handbook betting scheme. Attorneys Edward Mitch filed the petition on Kane’s behalf.
Mrs Donald McLean president general of the DAR traveled from South Carolina to Charleston for Washington's Birthday observances. She joined several DAR chapter functions with her daughter Miss Besse McLean while expressing satisfaction with the open letter reception. McLean planned to visit Florida and other SC cities but stayed to join Washington events. She was named to a 100 member Jamestown committee chaired by ex President Grover Cleveland to promote Jamestown interests.
Alexander Fishel by will dated February 1906 bequeaths cash gifts to many relatives including Bird A Jacobs of East Berlin Pennsylvania and his nephews and nieces. Gifts total 1 000 to Bird A Jacobs 1 000 to Annie M Jacobs 1 000 to George Jacobs 1 000 to Nettie Jacobs 1 000 to Bird A Jacobs in trust for Lalhe Leamon 900 each to Curtis Fisher Elia Hildebrand and Maggie Dicker 1 500 to Bird A Jacobs in trust for Harvey H Lau and 1 200 to Bird A Jacobs in trust for Lalhe Leamon with care of garages and ongoing business interests at 726 Seventh Street Northwest and 220 Main Street Norfolk Virginia until lease expiration. 1 000 to the New York Trust Company of York for the same purpose.
A special Associated Charities committee census shows over 4 000 Washington children out of school, many in poor areas attend rarely. The group cites wages needed by widowed mothers and families while faulting indifference to schooling, urging passage of the compulsory education bill. The committee includes Dr Emily Young Obenmen and several local figures.
Chief Justice Clabaugh issued a rule against Charles J Turner and the Juelg Company to show cause why they should not be enjoined from using and concealing certain piano player and music roll contracts. The Wuccot & White Company seeks injunction and accounting. The case cites mispayment and that Turner operates the business in name only. Also notes a Southern suffrage mass meeting at Metropolitan AME Church with speakers including William Lloyd Garrison and others. Kindergarten club meeting announced for adults at 52 Sixth Street NW with Mrs Pollock and Mrs Spencer present.
The court ordered the Typographical Union and its eight hour committee to file thirty four affidavits by next Friday to challenge statements supporting the injunction petition brought by the Hypothetae of Washington. The union may obtain a hearing date then. Affidavits accuse union members of unreliability and describe advertising as misleading the public into favoring union shops.
Ernest T Winchester resigns from St Pauls Episcopal Church with March 1 as his end date. He will conduct his final choir service Sunday night. he built a 40-voice paid choir and a 50-strong training school for choristers. T E Greene to oversee temporary work with Miss Edith McKean as organist. Winchester starts at a large city church, continuing parish training projects with broad scope.
The 1910s recall of W M Jacobs a Lancaste r Pa cigar maker in a ruling by Commissioner Yerkes notes a Pittsburg dealer held 10000 Jacobs cigars with stamps in question. Officials in Pittsburg and at IRS tested stamps and found doubt about authenticity but sample was sent to headquarters where stamps were deemed counterfeit. Genuine stamps required before sale. The monetary aspect is described as nominal.
The 1906 forecast by W W Marsh foresees a stormy March with heavy rains and snow in many regions. Northern and eastern states face winter storms and floods, while the West and Plains see cold waves and blizzards. Overall, the month ends generally fair with spring warmth in most areas.
Vincent Oliveri announces in District Supreme Court against the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company for injuries allegedly suffered September 4 near a Virginia avenue site. Plaintiff claims a permanent crippling from the unexpected train movement. Funeral services for John W Thompson, age 79, will be held tomorrow at his home and at Congressional Cemetery with Rev Dr Grey presiding.
Board of visitors at Government Hospital for the Insane declares no impropriety in pursuing an inquiry into charges of gross mismanagement. They will meet at 10 am to hear complaints, with Richard P Evans urging a congressional investigation and the Medico-Legal Society resisting a whitewashing outcome. The secretary’s correspondence and Evans’s reply are cited as the basis for proceeding despite objections.
The United States sues National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company for 58580.86 alleging it indorsed a forged payee on fifty one government checks cashed by the bank. James Boyd, a Public Health and War Service clerk, is accused of forging payee names. the case cites misappropriated funds from disbursing officers in New York and Chicago over four years. An affidavit by disbursing agent William Worcester links discovery on September 18 and ongoing forgeries affecting the fifty one checks.
The Masonic Board of Relief adopted memorial resolutions on the death of Sim uel M Yeatman. The document eulogizes his life as a cherished brother and faithful leader, noting faith in divine wisdom while expressing profound sorrow. Committees Thomas Caiser S Norris Thorne and Thomas Ellis prepared the resolutions.
Witnesses testified that loud commands to militia and rifle practice sounds could not be heard inside the playhouse. The February dog show in Washan was postponed as case details and court actions unfold, with affidavits supporting both sides about noise impact on performances.
A poorly legible OCR shows a court or estate related notice mentioning a deceased person, a son missing or absent, and a potential probate or property move. Names such as Charles Westhy and others appear distorted. The fragment hints at guardianship or distribution actions and a referenced date near 43d ar the ester ete gd.
A retirement notice indicates clerks will depart government service as Senate committee meetings discuss the plan. A formal program to honor retirees is proposed at the United States Armory with attendance by officials and the association.
A summary records the board finishing its work after a session that examined several allegations and determined the next steps for the parties involved. Officials indicated ongoing scrutiny of the applicants and noted that further actions may follow under the supervision of the Commerce board.
The bank presents itself as a secure reliable place to keep money through sound financial organization and officer integrity. It emphasizes the importance of prudent investment and trust in its services to safeguard earnings and fortune, appealing to careful judgment.
A brief public notice lists People's Savings Bank located at 610 14th Street Northwest. The item appears in a local newspaper as a short financial or banking reference with no further action details provided.
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