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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1906
Page
2
Richmond citizens report ongoing delays in goods delivery as the Southern Hardware Jobbers Association launches a major campaign to secure relief from current freight conditions. The crippled railroad network is estimated to have cost shippers nationwide about 23 million dollars over the past two years.
The Washington Jobbers and Shippers Association seeks broader support from the Southern Hardware Jobbers Association and others to speed freight and curb demurrage charges. Letters from leaders show cross regional backing and a plan to align freight charges with delivery promptness, highlighting delays by Pennsylvanian and New York rail routes and the potential $23 million annual loss.
A fragment from Mr Stiles describes inclose slips printed for outgoing office matter and the intention to attach them to as much mail as possible. The note reflects printer produced slips and the office’s plan to implement them in distributions.
An 1811 letter to Secretary Howe advocates forming a soda mill and paper mill in Virginia or North Carolina and supports local pride in Washington’s industrial growth. Gen George H Harries joins the Jobbers and Shippers Association, praised as a strong move. B F Smith Mireproof Construction and Harry King are named members.
The Post offers its columns to Washington business and professional men for views on advancing the Greater Washington. Leters have been sent to hundreds of men, and The Post will reserve space for bona fide Washington business men. Some suggestions made yesterday follow.
Lawyer Aldis B Browne endorses the expansion of Washington business interests. He offers to cooperate in practical ways and sees the city as a gateway to the South with room for power development and growth for a clean, progressive business climate.
Arthur Cowaill calls for a beautiful city as a model for nation and world. He urges government leaders and daily papers to push progress, manufacturing, and commerce near the city center while maintaining its primacy as the nation’s seat of law and exemplar.
Rumors persist that Sept Van Sickle of Baltimore schools may be offered the Washington public schools superintendent post subject to board approval. The nominations committee says no tender has been made yet and plans another 10 o'clock meeting today. Admiral Baird, board president, remains ready to call a special meeting once a report is prepared.
Probate filings list William N. Freeman of Good Hope bequeathing rentals to widow Maud A. Freeman for her and children Maud A. Freeman, William N., and Merle with equal division among them after the mother's death. The August 24 1905 dated will notes executors. a second will for Mrs Elizabeth Hale dated June 2 leaves $5 to husband Wilhem H. Hale and bequests to Charles W. Hale Grace and executors include Grace and Frank Hopkins.
Washington business circles are shocked by the death of W. Baldwin Johnson, a leading coal and wood dealer. He collapsed at home in the early morning. his wife and two daughters were away on vacation. Johnson, born February 2, 1858, built a major local enterprise and was active in civic groups and fraternal orders. Funeral arrangements are set for Friday morning.
A reunion for cavalry and horse artillery from Northern Virginia and Potomac armies will be held near Brandy Station, Culpeper County, Virginia, on August 9 under A P Hill Camp Confederate Veterans. Round trip tickets from points north of Charlotte, North Carolina, are one fare plus 25 cents. The event honors historic memories of the 1863 battle.
Toledo officials returned part of a 200000 appropriation for a new post office site as a better location near rail lines was found. The unspent balance will go back to the Treasury while the project shifts to a workshop style building with superior light and ventilation, aiming for rapid mail delivery. Henry C. McFarland named superintendent of all presses, stereotyping, electrotyping, and the foundry at the government print shop.
Clarence Moore, notable clubman, commissions Bruce Price and de Sibour to design a five story Indiana limestone residence on Massachusetts Avenue between Sixteenth and Seventeenth Streets. The 64 room, 16 bath, fireproof home will rival the Larz Anderson and Townsend houses, with a grand entry, marble stair halls, a full suite of modern conveniences, and extensive gardens. George A Fuller Construction Co. to build, with completion in about eighteen months. Moore, long active in social circles, resides at Connecticut Avenue and is a member of Metropolitan and Chevy Chase clubs. his wife is Miss Mabel Swift, daughter of the Swift Packing Co. of Chicago.
Florence Maybrick? No the excerpt centers on Evelyn Nesbit's exposure of Harry Thaw. The narrative details Thaw’s jealousy and violence that spurred Nesbit to seek a breach of promise and assault suit in New York after Paris, London, and a voyage to America. It notes Thaw’s lawyer’s denials of degeneracy and insanity as a defense strategy.
Weather bulletin notes showers in the South Atlantic and Midwest plus cooler areas. It forecasts local showers Thursday night and Friday in the Ohio Valley and lower lakes region, with warmer conditions in the lower lake region and Middle Atlantic. Winds vary by coast. steamers bound for Europe expect east to southeast winds with fair weather to the Grand Banks.
Pittsburg on July 25 reports continued detective activity in the Thaw case. Detective Roger O Mara, hired by the young man, pursues additional avenues to advance the inquiry and locate missing links in the investigation.
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