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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1905
Page
2
An affidavit outlines a complex scheme involving Mitchell and other figures to influence political and legal outcomes. It discusses payments, introductions, and conspiratorial claims tied to Washington politics, with references to Hall and Moreland as focal points. The document questions motives, responsibilities, and potential acquittal implications while noting the role of conspiracy charges.
The text profiles Hermann a prominent Western figure tied to Senator Mitchell and President Roosevelt. It notes his long political service in Oregon, roles in the House, Land Office Commissioner, and river and harbor advocacy. It cites his recent election win, district fame, and current age around sixty two with a Washington address.
The article outlines Senator Mitchell’s lengthy Oregon service, noting prior indictments of Watchell and Seattar, Burton’s conviction, and the volatile legislature. It traces Mitchell’s election history, his role on key committees, and his ties to Hawaiian legislation, plus his legal career in Portland and California before settling in Oregon.
The Washington Symphony Orchestra drew the season’s largest crowd at Chase’s last night for a varied program. Highlights included Strauss, Gilets, Wagner, and Wagnerian pieces with soprano Frances Thomas. Student winner Thomas J Taylor was announced as this week’s recipient, with judges praising the program chosen from forty five submissions. Three children, Nancy Lucas Hazel Hollins and Bertie Rollins, drowned after falling through ice near Normandy.
Delegates of the American Forest Congress gather in Washington under the American Forestry Association for a four day event at National Rifles Armory and Lafayette Theater. Secretary James Wilson presides while President Roosevelt and Jusserand address sessions on forestry policy irrigation grazing and mining outcomes.
Funeral services for Dr Arthur C Adams will be held tomorrow morning at his southeast Washington residence 513 C Street. Rev W W Devries of St Mark's Episcopal Church will officiate with pallbearers from Farquhar Post G A R. Interment follows at Oak Hill Cemetery. The city notes his sudden death as a shock to friends and relatives.
The New York Times began occupancy of its new 31 story Times Square building at midnight. Fireworks lit Broadway as the city’s tallest structure rose 476 feet with record steel tonnage. Presses sit 55 feet below the street, with operations from the 14th to 25th floors. Foundations were laid in June 192 and delays added 334 days due to strikes and weather.
About 1200 motormen and conductors across Capital Traction and Washington Railway and Electric Lines receive wage increases. Capital Traction workers gain 2 cents per day, while Washington Railway workers get 4 cents per hour, boosting pay for roughly ten hours daily. Company officials say profits and good times justify the raise, costing about 15000 annually. A new rule also ends stopping on both sides at street crossings, changing to near-side stops except at Ninth Street and New York Avenue.
Large turnout expected for a New Year reception at Mount Vernon Place Church tonight from 8 to 11. Sixteen states will be represented by matrons of honor and a reception committee. Wives of Southern Senators and Congressmen form the receiving line. Invitations total about 1500 but are open to all attendees. A year ago nearly 1900 people attended. Furniture will be removed and the room decorated in Southern colors of gold red and green.
Stephen W Morris, a fifteen year special examiner in the Pension Bureau, died yesterday morning at his home. He resigned two months ago for health reasons. Born in 1851 he studied law at Ann Arbor University and practiced before moving to Washington. He is survived by a widow, two daughters, and a son who is a medical officer in the army.
Sanders Walker Johnston a veteran of the Mexican War and longtime Washington resident died of pneumonia at his home 1320 Florida avenue at about 1 30 yesterday. Born December 10 1820 he studied law with Gen Thomas L Hamer and served in Ohio politics and courts before settling in Washington. He leaves a widow a brother a sister and two children from his first wife. funeral at his residence Wednesday January 4 at 2 pm conducted by Rev G Williamson Smith. Interment will be at Arlington.
The Weather Bureau reports an eastward moving disturbance over the Northwest bringing light rain and snow to the north and west while Arizona’s system and a high pressure cause snow in the Central Rocky Mountain region and the Southern plateau. Expect snow in the Upper Lake region Monday, rain or snow in the Lower Lake region and Upper Oliv Valley, with fair weather elsewhere Monday and Tuesday. Temperatures fall in the Northwest and Central West, rise above average in the South and East, and winds shift from light to fresh westerly then southwest to west along coastlines and the Lake Michigan area. Special storm warnings remain at the Columbia River north, Bellingham Bay, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Puget Sound, and Grays Harbor. Local report lists hourly temperatures, humidity, rainfall, sunshine, and tides for the night through Tuesday. Temperatures in other cities show yesterday’s rainfall.
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