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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1908
Page
2
Oyster questions closing the case without the defendant. Dr Chancellor granted time to recuperate amid unsettled school affairs. Board members urge prompt verdict, while Attorney Fulton defends Chancellor and argues the board owes the public a fair proceeding and upholds the defendant’s right to be heard.
A new sizable ventilation fan is being installed at the Capitol to circulate air in the Senate chamber and committee rooms. Engineers aim to keep Senate temperatures between 71 and 72 degrees, contending with many opinions on air comfort while a honeycombed roof supports the system.
Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings were opened in the District Supreme Court against Samuel Kleinman a local jeweler with alleged debts of about 1000 dollars. Creditors Elias Weinman Philadelphia Lewis White Philadelphia and Charles G Rochat New York filed a petition seeking appointment of a receiver to take charge of Kleinman s business affairs.
The Almas Temple Patrol of the Mystic Shrine announces an entertainment and euchre event at National Rifles Armory on Thursday January 9 at 8 pm. There will be prizes to be played for and a focus on health claims about a medicine promoting mucous membrane health and overall strength.
Milles Fillmore Martin age 52 an insurer for Fidelity Mutual Life was struck by Baltimore and Ohio express No. 133 near Langdon Washington while walking along the tracks. He was hurled into a ditch and died instantly. Fog and rain hid him from the engineer who could not stop in time. He left his office at noon to meet a prospective customer and was returning to the city when struck. He is survived by his wife and three children. Funeral arrangements not made.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee calls a Wednesday meeting to review the wireless telegraphy treaty sent to Congress by the President. John W. Griggs, former attorney general and Marconi’s counsel, will oppose the treaty with arguments about the article governing wireless messages between ships and stations. Admiral H Manney, a U S delegate at Berlin, is quoted on the disputed clause.
A meeting of the Democratic steering committee of the Senate will be held early next week to appoint members to fill the vacancies caused by the death of Senator Mallory of Florida. Mallory chaired the Select Committee on Corporations Organized in the District of Columbia and served on Commerce Naval Affairs and Pacific Islands and Porto Rico. The new chairmanship is to go to one of Bailey McLaurin Simmers or Foster, all senior members since 1901. A petition seeks to rename the National Training School for Missionaries Lucy Webb Hayes Training School for Deaconesses.
Victims of the grip are urged to take Hood's Sarsaparilla, claimed to purify the blood, restore appetite, aid digestion, and rebuild the system. Mrs Lucy Rogers of Parkerville NY reports regained energy and ability to do housework after one bottle. Hnd Hunter of Cuba OBlo says ten days of use restored work, sleep, appetite, and health.
An ad promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It claims benefits for back pain, digestion, and overall health, and offers a free sample bottle and information book by mail.
Viscount Aoki lauded U S unity and the spirit of live and let live during his San Francisco stop. He praised American generosity from the President to citizens, voiced belief that Japan and the United States share mutual interests and denied any imminent war between the nations. Immigration limits and friendly exchanges dominated remarks and official receptions.
Vancouver reports an influx of 300 Japanese arriving and an expected 1 206 within a month from Honolulu. Exclusion League offices voice concern as Japanese from coast logging camps and boundary areas seek passage aboard Canadian Australian Line vessels. Steamer with 15c fare to meat week, limited steerage capacity noted. Authorities have not acted on armed Japanese sections. firearms are present. Italian cruiser Puglia ordered to meet US fleet, then stated to meet in South America with no link to the Pacific voyage.
The annual report by Police Commissioner Bingham shows felony arrests and convictions more than doubled from the prior year, with misdemeanors rising fourfold. The regular department totaled 9,410 officers plus 1,210 special patrolmen. Missing persons numbered 2,377 with 1,549 located, 874 unknown dead reported, 163 identified. Police also sought 3,845 missing children and 7,06 arrests of automobile speeders, with 4,32 convicted and fines totaling $81,437.
Advert of Poslam drug from Emergency Laboratories touts rapid eczema relief and skin cure in two weeks for chronic cases. It notes a two dollar package and a new fifty cent size to cover minor skin troubles, with samples offered by mail.
Special to The Washington Post reports Fr. M. Brooks arrives in New York en route to Washington. He is among six attorneys disbarred by claims of illegal proceedings against Judge Libbey Wilfrey, head of the United States Court for China. Brooks also sues for damages, alleging a conspiracy involving Wilfrey and clerk L E Hinkley.
A conference in Frankfort, Kentucky, at Governor Wilson's office between the American Tobacco Company representatives and the Burly Tobacco Association executives failed to reach a firm agreement. R. K. Smith of the American company said another New York meeting would be arranged between company officers and the Burly association committee to seek a compromise. He acknowledged the company had fourteen warehouses in Kentucky.
Rain moves east of the Mississippi as a high barometer area brings cooler fair weather from the valley to the Rockies The Atlantic coast will see rising temperatures Sunday while a disturbance midweek brings rain to the south and a later cold wave to the eastern and northeastern districts Storm warnings blanket the Washington Oregon coasts with winds from the northwest on the Great Lakes report shows midnight and afternoon temperatures and relative humidity readings for the day and notes the sunshine hours and last year’s high and low.
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