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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1906
Page
9
Brief services were held in St. John's Church and at the grave as a funeral pageant formed of veterans from two wars and regular troops. Members of the cavalry command paid honor to their leader.
President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt attended the Episcopal service for Gen Joseph Wheeler, funeral at Arlington following a lengthy procession from St John’s Church. A diverse escort included Confederate veterans and U S Army and Navy representatives, with floral tributes from across the nation. The burial at Arlington was marked by a thirteen gun salute and a muffled cavalry dirge as the coffin was lowered.
Veterans from Alabama and other states gathered at a cemetery and church service for Gen Wheeler. Officers of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, late Confederate officers, and a long list of veterans attended. The Rev Dr Ernest Stires conducted Episcopal rites, with brief prayers, three volleys, and taps marking the end of services. An elder veteran recalled Gen Wheeler's role in uniting former foes and his wartime actions.
Carnations were worn in honor of President McKinley as schools held informal exercises. Senators Beott Dick Platt McCumber Warner Daniel Tilman La Follette Gamble Beveridge Knox Hopkins joined in wearing red carnations after the Senate was called to order. The Carnation League of America, based in Dayton, Ohio, distributed notices urging observance nationwide.
Canton Ohio observes January 72 anniversary of President McKinley birth with school programs and decorations. A large wreath from Postmaster General Cortelyou, in pink and white carnations, sweet peas, and freesias, honors his late chief.
First Lieut Rinaldo R Wood of the Fourteenth Infantry will proceed to Fort Leavenworth Kansas for duty. First Lieut Frank Edwards of the Fourth Cavalry will join his station in the Philippines after Pris Gen Camillo C Carr retires. Capt Frank A Grant to Allegheny Arsenal Pittsburgh for duty. Maj Samuel W Dunning to report in person to the Pacific Division commander for duty. Capt John Pope to Whitlfeathe Illinois to procure testimony. First Lieut John Jordan relieved from duty at Fort Leavenworth prison to take over upon Capt John B Me Dorald’s arrival. Movements of Naval Vessels arrived at multiple ports. several ships sailed to or from various destinations.
Chinese commissioner Tae Hung Chi al Tuang Fang and about sixteen aides visit Mount Vernon and Washington tomb, tour greenhouses, and dine informally at former Secretary of State John W. Foster's home. They later tour the post office and Government Printing Office before Fort Myer drill and a State Department dinner.
Convention Hall will host the opening of the fall roller skating rink next Tuesday afternoon. Carpentry delays due to lumber shortages pushed completion from year’s start, but management expects setup finished within a week. A seven lap track will run around the edge for speed, with teams and regular schedules planned if interest grows. Headquarters at Spalding's local agency.
Congressman J Adam Bede of Minnesota claimed Roosevelt would be the biggest insurgent in the House if he were a member, due to his independence and willingness to oppose bills he dislikes. The remark came at a McKinley Day banquet in Cleveland where Bede arrived quietly and surprised the hotel staff.
Rosa A. Schilling seeks a limited divorce from Louis E. Schilling in District Supreme Court claiming he misrepresented himself as a member of Congress to win her hand. She states he worked as an Agricultural Department watchman earning $60 monthly, deserted her in December, and subjected her to cruelty. She asks alimony and legal costs.
Representative Kitchin of North Carolina introduces in the House a bill to reform District governance with seven commissioners all owning at least 5000 in real estate plus an engineer and a civil commissioner from each district sector and a district delegate to have territorial rights, elected November 1906. Six additional measures pass including easier warrant procurement for police, street extension reform, tighter oils and explosives licensing, fire escape requirements, weights and measures sealer duties, and public-day scale regulations. Rear Admiral Bradford pays respects as Olympia to be overhauled. Palma’s House approves 25000 wedding gift for Miss Alice Roosevelt.
Miss Sarah Agnes Galvin sued saloonist Daniel Scanlon for breach of promise after he admitted hugging and kissing her but denied any intended marriage. A jury in Judge Garnard's court awarded Galvin $100, while letters shown failed to prove a marriage contract. The case drew a large crowd and marked the first breach of promise verdict since Senator Breckinridge versus Pollard years ago.
Nellie Smith aged sixteen reappeared after leaving the Episcopal Orphan Asylum. She told Rev. Frederick D Power about her whereabouts with a family at 467 M Street Northwest and expressed gratitude for the asylum's care. She said she believed her Cincinnati uncle R. H Smith had requested The Washington Post to help locate her.
Weather bulletin reports clear to cloudy skies across regions east of the Mississippi with no widespread rain. Above normal temperatures in most areas, except New England and eastern New York where a sharp drop occurred. Fair Tuesday and Wednesday with Southwest rain, warmer Atlantic coast, cooler Missouri and Upper Mississippi valleys. Local figures show gentle to brisk winds along coasts and Lake Michigan, and steady to rising southwesterlies offshore. Also notes a February furniture sale at Stumph Lyford's in Washington.
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