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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1906

Page

8

Refuge on Destroyer One Vessel Goes to Bottom

The Trojan of the Boston and Philadelphia Line sank after a collision with the Nacoochee in Vineyard Sound on Sunday in dense fog. Twenty seven crewmen were rescued by the Nacoochee, with no passengers aboard the Trojan. The iron prow pierced the Trojan amidships, causing rapid flooding. all hands were saved, and the Nacoochee waited thirty hours before continuing. The Trojan carried a valuable cargo and was insured. the wreck occurred about one mile outside Vineyard Sound lightship while both ships moved northward. The Nacoochee sustained minimal damage despite the dramatic encounter.

Vineyard Sound Savannah Boston Philadelphia Apt Thehl Blasdel Trojan Nacoothee Tog Long Island Sound Diehl ASR Winnington Det

Trade totals show US imports exports rising in 1900s

Department of Commerce and Labor reports 1900s foreign trade with the United States reaching high monthly exports. December alone neared 20 million excluding territories. Earlier years showed monthly exports above 100 million, with December 1900 posting the record margin over prior highs. Also notes discussion of motor vehicles for government use and a Philadelphia mayor meeting with President Roosevelt.

United States Department of Commerce and Labor Porto Rico Hawaii Alaska

Robert Wynne’s 6-Cent Ticket Fable of a Nemesis

The New York Times recounts ex-Postmaster General Robert J. Wynne losing a 6-cent street car ticket on a trip from Philadelphia to Washington. He spends $6.60 to return, mislays a second ticket, has $3.20 for fare, finds a stray quarter, buys a ticket, and ends with 15 cents to spare. The tale links his misadventure to his Willard Hotel memory and his ample girth.

New York Times Robert J. Wynne London New York Washington Philadelphia Colon Willard Hotel

Blue Law Direction Falls on New York Inspectors

New York police commissioner Theo A. Bingham orders inspectors held responsible for enforcing all laws from the top ranks to patrolmen. An veteran inspector warns of a citywide howl as locals fear strict enforcement with potential closures of events like the Italian Opera Company performance at the Academy of Music.

Washington Post New York Theo. A. Bingham Wenceforth Academy of Music

Waldo Named First Deputy Police Commissioner of NYC

Waldo, a former Thirteenth Infantry officer and Philippines veteran, was appointed first deputy police commissioner under Gen. Theodore A. Bingham. He is described as a wealthy New Yorker and a Rhinelander, with strong ties to the commissioner. The item also lists naval officers commissioned in 1905 and various ship arrivals and movements, plus an added $20,000 request for a post hospital amusement hall in San Francisco.

New York Rhinelander Waldo New York City Theodore A Bingham Thirteenth Infantry U. S. Army Philippines Gen Bingham Rhinelanders Secretary of War Congress Secretary of the Treasury General Hospital San Francisco Edson Bradley Stoneleigh Court George Marshall Josephine Durand Bulmer Reamy Newberry Polly Randolph Hagner Susan Strong Covent Garden Beethoven Eriking Dorodine Schuman Widor Miss Strong Grau Opera Company Washington America Mendelsohn’s Hall United States

Town Topics case hearing exposes paid publicity schemes

Testimony centers on Wooster and Col Mann linking fines, free lists, and subscriptions for Tales and Fancies amid allegations of fake publicity. Witnesses including Astor and Vanderbilt names surface as investigators probe Town Topics practices and the role of America’s Smart Set in press-linked ads.

Lehr Wooster Col. Mann Bishop Potter Washington Jerome Mr. Wooster America Col John Jacob Astor Reginnald Alfred Vanderbilt Col. Astor Mr. Jerome Baker Osborne Deuel Justice Deuel Commodore Gerry Commodore M. Ellis Wooster Col. W. D Mann Charles Stokes Wayne Town Topics Shepard

Army Officer Retirements and Board Examinations

Multiple officers are moved to new duties or relieved from Fort Leavenworth assignments. A board at Sandy Hook NJ will examine officers for promotion eligibility, with a separate retiring board for Lt Col George H Roach at the Government Hospital for the Insane. Congress is asked for 30,000 to expand the Army Building in New York.

George W. Melver Fourteenth Infantry Arthur L Dump Eighth Infantry Willam B Wheeler Twenty-second Infantry Pergan James Sade USA Governor's Island James Dreams Twentieth Infantry Detroit Mich Toledo Ohio Baltimore Fort Leavenworth Kans Elmer W Clark Eighteenth Infantry Gerald Co. Brant Ninth Cavalry Fort Assinniboine Moat John B McDonald John Pope USSA Springfeld Peoria Henry Sandy Hook Proving Ground Sandy Hook NJ Ordnance Department Frank Heath Ira MacNutt Frank Hobbs Eugene H Wartnott Firness F Siiter Sandy Hool N. J Jobo T Thompson Charles B Wheeler William Peirce Army Retiring Board Government Hospital For the Insane District of Columbia George H. Roach Twentieth Infantry Depat Wiliam P Hall James Allen Signal Corps Yortes T. Kerr Staf Willam H Arthur James D Vancouver Barracks Wash Yice Lawrence D. Gabell Secretary of War Congress Army Whitehall Street New York City

Roosevelt Social Season Sours After Sinking Ship

Washington society notes show a string of receptions and dinners honoring Miss Roosevelt and Mr. Longworth with Moody and cabinet hostesses presiding. A Brazilian embassy pan American dinner was postponed after the battleship Aquidaban sank, drawing national mourning and flag at half mast on Lafayette Square.

Moody Roosevelt Miss Roosevelt Longworth Secretary of Commerce and Labor Met‘ealf Newlands Corcoran Thom McVeagh McMillah Boardman Moss Wagner Chabot Maj. MacCauley Lieut. Grant McGist Blair Herbert Knox Smith Mr. Lindsay Mme. Nabuco Lafayette Square Miss Crugan New York Josephine Durand Miss Wadsworth Randolph Bacon Everitd Durand F. Ht Lee Andrews Huidekoper Cobb Dana Shackford Mr. Pury Don Cameron Miss Cameron Washington Cameron Potter Palmer Baron and Baroness Moncheur William Slater Legare Raymond Rodgers Tenalley Hooper Thoron Eileanor Terry Hildegrade McKenna John Leggett Pulz Miss McKenna Mrs McCammon Anna Cockrell Erroll Brown John Anderson Gulick Jack Seibert Wigmore

Washington Social Notes From January Gatherings

Washington society crowds feature hostess calls and receptions as Mrs. Goodpaster Mrs. Ford and Miss McMicken visit, with Dr Charles F Rand elected as fellow of the American Geographical Society and several receptions announced at residences across Dupont Circle and Capitol Hill. Notable guests include Mrs. Hughes Mrs. Le Bus Miss Reading and Ensign Conn as a Baltimore wedding is planned.

Baring Evelyn Baring Washington Don Cameron Arthur Ramsay Miss Steele Fairmont Seminary Miss Bristow Kentucky Miss Elliott Boston Miss Frye Pennsylvania Miss Griggs Mississippi Miss Lee Tennessee Peck Virginia Misa Frances Andrews George McLanahan Frederick I. Allen New Hampshire Avenue The American Geographical Society New York Charles F Rand F. Carl-Smith

Short Story Club Meets At W C T U Rooms

Last night the Short Story Club held its regular monthly meeting at the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union rooms on 622 Sixth Street Northwest. Mrs. W. W. Case Mrs. M. O. Agnew Mr. F. L. Willits Miss Ruth M. Nordcross Mira Catherine W. Dunlap and Dr. A. K. P. Harvey read original stories. Miss Eilith De Coster and Mrs. D. Corser presented piano and vocal solos. The Thomas Mandolin Club supplied music.

Short Story Club Woman's Christian Tem Perance Union Sith Street Northwest W W. Case M. O Agnew F. L Willits Misa Ruth M. Nordcross Mira Catherine W Dunlap A K P. Harvey Eilith de Coster Mra. D. Corser The Thomas Mandolin Club

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