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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1906
Page
1
A Chinese official rejects war against foreign powers, praising China’s new spirit and rapid reforms. He cites education expansion, legal modernization, and foreign investment while urging liberalized U.S. exclusion laws to ease tensions and protect a cooperative U.S.-China friendship.
The Li ber a steamship carried sixty two Chinese officials led by Tuan Fang and Tai Huhe Tzeu arriving in San Francisco to study U S political and social institutions. Prof W J Jenks of Cornell acted as personal representative of President Roosevelt greeting the party and escorting them to the St Francis Hotel for an indefinite stay. The delegation includes a noted art collector, rulers, and scholars acclaimed by Chinese officials. A banquet will be hosted by the Chinese consul and vice consul, with potential meetings at the Merchants Exchange.
James B Kane a postal clerk at the dead letter office was arraigned on embezzlement charges after a trap set by inspectors led to his arrest. He confessed to taking money and valuables from letters for several months, with losses not believed to exceed 300 dollars. Kane, 22, of fourteenth and Harvard, posted a 91500 bond and was released after a preliminary hearing.
Mrs Frede rica Joachim and her daughter Marie were shot at 617 H Street Northeast by cab driver Amos Brown in a jealous rage. Both were hospitalized at Casualty Hospital with Mrs Joachim more seriously wounded. doctors expect recovery though she rests quietly. Brown is held at Ninth Precinct station awaiting result of wounds, giving no statement.
The International Typographical Union receives a letter from President James M. Lynch denying a St. Louis nine hour agreement rumor. St Louis re-signed an eight hour schedule to maximize work, while pressure remains on both sides. Frank Morrison of the AFL plans an address to striking printers at Ninth and D streets this afternoon.
Special to The Washington Post from Poughkeepsie N Y January 12 Death of Dr Selwyn A Russell a leading Dutchess County physician follows a short illness He reportedly starved himself after prescribing a meager diet to patients and to himself Friends say his death stemmed from a self imposed test of mind over matter theory and that fasting was part of the experiment His prominence wealth and beliefs drew public curiosity about the case
Brightwood Citizens Association passed resolutions at their meeting in Brightwood Hotel under president Lewis P Shoemaker. They endorsed a bill before Congress granting the Baltimore and Washington Transit Company a franchise to extend lines through Brightwood. Other actions protested a proposed District school reform law and called for protection of real estate interests. A resolution urged the police chief to station a night officer at the terminal. Brief talks followed by Dr L H E Johnson Col E B Townsend and Maj George A Armes.
About fifty residents gathered at St. David's Parish Hall to form the West Washington Citizens' Association. It will serve suburbs west of Georgetown from the city line to the District and river to Wesley Heights, addressing car service and road lighting. Officers: President Creed M. Fulton. Secretary Charlies F Morrig. Treasurer Joseph Shiermer. A rules committee was named and a January 23 meeting set at the new Methodist Church Conduit road and Watreet as permanent meeting place.
President Roosevelt asked Secretary Shaw to stay at the Treasury Department until March 4 of next year. Hitchcock and Moody also agreed to extend their terms. Shaw denied rumors linking him to large New York institutions and a Denison trust, calling them unfounded.
New York January 12 Samuel Humphreys in custody for forging Norfolk and Western certificates admitted role in the scheme. He identified as Mr Collins of Boston and E M Green of Pittsburgh, involved with Seton and Barnard Clarke to borrow money. Seton committed to the Tombs without bail amid grand larceny and forgery charges totaling about 152000. Assistant DA Garvan seeks 20000 bail. Seton previously wealthy with a yacht, accused of fleeing to South America.
Cleveland today reports that Denison Prior Co. investigations reveal forged bonds worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Suspect bonds include Canton water works issues, South Sharon improvement bonds, and Alpena water works bonds. Coroner's inquest cites L. W. Prior suicide by gunshot amid crisis. Banks may suffer as investigators probe broader scheme with American Bankers Association backing.
W J Bryan was created a dutto and saluted by fifty artillery pieces at Dunluan Mindanao. He traveled by river to Daite Ptang's palace in a royal vinta manned by forty Moros. At the palace he received many presents and termed the day the most interesting he has spent in the Orvent.
John D. Collins of 110 East Capitol Street was struck by a carriage driven by Floyd Stewart, a Roaslyn Virginia stable boy, near Tenth Street. He suffered two crushed ribs and a broken arm with internal injuries and was taken to Emergency Hospital. Stewart was arrested and detained at the First precinct station.
The District of Columbia National Guard Naval Battalion undergoes reorganization as Gen Harmes asks three staff officers, Lieut Commander R B Brummett, Lieut William H Lantz, and Lieut Difford Cox, to resign for lack of interest. Commander S W Stratton supports the move, while he cautions that noncompliance could lead to further action.
A vigorous disturbance brought general rains to the Pacific Coast and some showers to the Plateau, with clearing along eastern districts except the South Atlantic and Florida. Temperatures run above average in the Missouri and Upper Mississippi valleys. Winds shift from fresh northerly along the Mid Atlantic to brisk along the Gulf and Lake Michigan. Local readings show midnights from 36 to 47 degrees and high humidity with limited sunshine.
The job seeker presents a favorable summary of experience and cites named references with addresses. The request includes specific names and contact details for verification.
Chicago January 12 a jury awarded 17900 to five children of a drunken father against saloon keepers Oscar Gaver Las Lundquits and Ernest Thoren in Judge Richard S Tuthill's court The verdict sets a precedent for similar suits sparked by Miss Caroline Blinn a probation officer. Funeral services for Rev John Habersham Elliott were held at the Pro Cathedral Church of the Ascension with Bishop Satterlee presiding.
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