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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1906
Page
5
Wu Tingfang argues China faces a crisis requiring reform while denying hostility from Chinese people toward foreigners. He warns radicalism and anti foreign sentiment threaten stability, and cites recent anti foreign disturbances, noting Chinese merchants and interior residents largely welcome foreigners. He stresses the need for prudent policy and restraint to protect reforms and trade.
Fragmented will text shows children of the deceased granted property and proceeds from a sale. Mentions Annie M and Rosina A Jooph and various beneficiaries. Dates and names are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a testamentary division among grandchildren and others.
The District of Loombit Court of Appeals denies Marvel Kane’s petition for a writ of tre. the case involves a moon for a new beer bet in The City on the raves and a handbooks making offense. The Police Court previously refused the moon for the etc. The petition was filed by Attorneys Edward Mitch and To Cure a Cold TV.
Mrs Donald McLean president general of the DAR traveled from South Carolina for Washington's Birthday local exercises and events with various DAR chapters. Her daughter Miss Besse McLean joined in Charleston and St Augustine, while Mrs McLean serves on a 100-member Jamestown committee chaired by ex-President Grover Cleveland to promote the Jamestown position.
Alexander Fishel by his will dated February 1906 left monetary bequests to numerous relatives including Bird A Jacobs of East Berlin Pennsylvania and Charles Lau and Harvey H Lau nephews. The bequests total several thousand dollars with specific amounts allocated to siblings nieces nephews and guardians of family garages in Virginia and Pennsylvania. The will dictates management of business interests at 726 Seventh Street Northwest and 220 Main Street Norfolk Virginia until leases expire and includes distribution to New York Trust Company for care of garages.
A special Associated Charities committee censused out of school children and found over 4,000 in Washington. The report cites poverty and work needs of widowed mothers, but blames indifference to schools as the main truancy cause while urging passage of the compulsory education bill. The committee lists members including Dr Emily Young OBnmen and Mrs Richard Wainwright.
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 handling secret contracts for piano players and music rolls. Wuccot & White Company of Connecticut and Angelus piano players fund the suit, with Milton J Lambert as attorney. The complaint alleges breach of first option contracts and improper ownership of the business by Turner in Juelg’s name. Also notes discussion of Southern suffrage at a Metropolitan AME Church mass meeting with leaders including William Lloyd Garrison and Rev George W Lee. A Kindergarten Club meeting for adults, led by Mrs Susan P Pollock, is set for 52 Sixth Street Northwest with Mrs George B. Spencer attending.
A Washington Equity Court judge gave the union until Friday to file affidavits controverting 34 affidavits supporting an injunction against the Typographical Union and its eight hour committee. The filing repeats claims of picketing and attempted boycott and cites alleged misrepresentations to attract nonresident printers, with several affidavits challenging union witnesses.
Ernest T Winchester will conduct his final St Pauls Episcopal Church service with his choir tomorrow night before leaving March 1. He built a 40-voice male choir and a training band of 50 boys and 10 men, with T E Greene directing temporarily and Edith McCrean assisting. Winchester will join a major city church, focusing on expanding the parish training program.
The case recalls W M Jacobs once a wealthy Lancaster cigar maker. A Pittsburg dealer held 10000 Jacobs cigars with disputed stamps. Deputy collectors and internal revenue experts doubted stamp authenticity. A sample was sent to the internal revenue office where stamps were deemed counterfeit. Genuine stamps must be affixed before sale. money involved is nominal.
W W Marsh at Winton Place outlines a 1906 March with heavy rains and snow, shifting from winter to spring across the nation. Forecasts include floods on Ohio River valleys, storms along the Atlantic coast, and severe winds in the Midwest and plains, ending in generally fair weather.
Vincent Oliveri, attorney for plaintiff, filed in District Supreme Court to recover $10,000 from the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company for an injury allegedly caused by the train’s unexpected start on September 4 near Virginia Avenue southeast. He claims permanent crippling from the accident. Funeral services for John W Thompson, aged 79, will be held tomorrow at his home, with Rev Dr Grey officiating, followed by burial in Congressional Cemetery.
The Medico Legal Society presses for a swift inquiry into alleged mismanagement at St Elizabeth Hospital. Board of visitors chair Dr F M Gunnell vows a thorough internal probe, promising a public report detailing each charge while resisting anticipated congressional whitewashing.
The United States sues National Safe Deposit Savings and Trust Company to recover 58580 86 alleging a forged endorsement on a government payment. The complaint spans fifty one counts and accuses the bank of cashing a forged check after indorsements by a clerk James W Boyd. An affi davit from William P Worcester claims the government detected forgeries from September 18 and notified the bank as funds were misappropriated.
Resolutions adopted by the Masonic Board of Relief express sorrow at the death of Samuel M Yeatman past president. Secretary T John Newton spreads the resolutions noting his cherished fellowship and faith that he rests with angels. Committees Thomas Caiser S S Norris Thorne and Thomas Ellis oversaw the resolutions.
Witnesses say loud commands to Militamen and rifle practice sounds could not be heard inside the theater during a dog show at Tebruary the Washan. The hearing discusses noise concerns and potential disruption to performances, with affidavits supporting claims that the show would not injure or disturb.
A terse OCR fragment outlines a civil or probate related matter involving a deceased person, a missing or absent son, and a potential estate or guardianship. It references Charles Wosthy and an implied court action with a schedule of payments or assets, suggesting an estate distribution or public notice requirement. The text is garbled but centers on a probate or related proceeding and a claim tied to an heir.
Retirement plans for government employees discussed by Senate or committee, with actions to be set and public notices to be issued. Aim is to formalize retirement times and related procedural steps.
A board session closed with statements about investigation scope. Officials state certain individuals are under temporary restraint while the Commerce board considers further actions and related permits. The proceedings emphasize ongoing inquiries into licensing and regulatory compliance.
The text urges wise money handling and reliability of the bank as a safeguard. It highlights the bank’s secure service, prudent management, and the officers’ competence, appealing to readers’ judgment in choosing where to place earnings regardless of amount.
A bank notice from People’s Savings Bank located at 610 14th Street Northwest. The item references the institution and its address in a concise public notice format.
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