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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1906

Page

5

Agricultural Treaty Aims International Farm Institute In Rome

A Senate announced treaty creation of an international institute of agriculture to be seated in Rome. It will collect and publish crop statistics and propose measures to protect farmers and improve conditions, with representatives of leading nations and rapid dissemination of farming data and prices.

Rome International Organization Senate Tune International Institute of Agriculture Wei Ye International Institute

Resolution of Sympathy for Russian Jewish Massacres

President Roosevelt approved a joint congressional resolution expressing American horror at the massacres of Hebrews in Russia and pledging sympathy with the victims. The resolution will be sent to the State Department for official publication as an act of Congress, with no stipulation for official Russian government communication.

Roosevelt Congress United States Russia State Department

Post Office Nominations Reported to Senate

The President sent to the Senate yesterday a detailed list of nominations including brigadier general Ivalter T. Nagean and James Z. Lusk for Mississippi River Commission, Augustus Jay for ambassadorial duties in Constantinople, Lewis Einstein, Irwin B. Laughlin, Montgomery Schuyler Jr., and Thomas Moore among others. Names cover numerous states and posts from Stockholm to Havana, with several consular and legation roles abroad and domestic offices across the nation.

Senate Ivalter T. Nagean Tobos Mississippi River Mar James ZL. Lusk Constantinope Augustus Jay Rhode Island Lewis Einstein New York Tegation Pigkek Sine Irwin B. Laughlin Pennsylvania Nunenia Servia Montgomery Schuyler, Jr York Pelin—Thomas Ing Moore Columbis Stockholm Sweden Sorman Murdock Wiohtta J.D. Smith Las Cruces H.W. Hamilton Artesia North Caroling S. W. Hancock Newtern Ohlo A. Antawn Mount Gread Oklahoma W. H. Cleveland Mowntain View Watson el Renovi McCoy Guthrie A. Felt Hennessey W. R. Kelroy Hook Water Forth Carolina Tabert Abbeville South Dakota John ¥. Reid Elkpoint Teaneero R. P. Smith Clarkevite G. Z. Taylor Astion City Texas S.R. Morrin Carthage E. Hanna Reweatead H. Singleton Jefferson H. C. Wilson J. D. Bursa Tyrer Patten Lexington J. Ingisner

Flames In Toy Works Baltimore Burn for Insurance

Fire gutted the carriage and Toy Company plant at Calvert and Saratoga streets Baltimore causing an estimated 26000 in damage covered by insurance The blaze started from a varnish tank explosion on the third floor rushing to the fourth floor fast enough the workers had no time to save tools Also noted John McLaughlin Dead a 69 year old man died after a three week illness at 14 Second Street NE He lived in the District long and ran a jewelry business for forty years Funeral set for St Josephs Church at 10 tomorrow morning.

Baltimore Washington Post Carriage and Toy Works Carriage and Toy Company of Calvert and Saratoga Streets John McLaughlin Joan McLaughlin Second Street Mr. McLaughlin Avery Laughtere John C. McLaeughliin Potomac Electric Power Company St. Joseph's Church Toorning

Congressional notes on immunity bill and naval canal plan

Conferees reached agreement on the immunity bill as it passed the Senate. The Lake Erie and Ohio ship canal bill has little change from the Senate version. The eight hour work law faces scrutiny as Senator Gullinger and Tillman debate its impact on employers and public. The Senate moved a uniform naturalization bill with three provisions affecting Porto Rico, including allowing naturalization and a non polygamy declaration. An amendment to fund the Jamestown Exposition was agreed, with $1,395,000 allotted. Speaker Cannon plans several Ohio campaign days in doubtful districts including those led by Ivin, W W Campbell, T E Sgrogy, L Taylor, Grant El Monser, and Martin L Smyser.

House Senate Lake Erie and Ohio Ship Canal Gullinger Tillman Bint Gallinger Federal Court of Porto Rico United States Cannon Ohio I Vin W. W. Campbell T. E. ‘Sgrogay L. ‘Taylor Grant el’ Monser Martin L. Smyser

Officials back Government Hospital for the Insane testimony

Officials from several states testified before the Olcott special committee, praising the Government Hospital for the Insane. Dr Mary M Wolf of Morristown described St Elizabeths as the finest women’s home with hotellike accommodations. Dr W F Drury of Petersburg VA said no restraints are used. He noted supervision for homicidal patients and amusements from watermelon feasts to dramatics. Other witnesses from Massillon Ohio and Peoria Illinois affirmed the institution’s competency and praised its superintendent Dr Walte.

Olcott Government Mary M. Wolf Morristown Bt. Elizabeth's St. Elizabeth's W.F. Drury Supering Petersburg Hospital For Sane Petersung Dr. Drury Columbus, Ohio Sir Elizabeth's

House tariff debate linked to Cummins bid for revision

The House met three hours with wide political range speeches centered on tariff revision. Gen. Grosvenor of Ohio delivered a strong stand-out tariff speech as lawmakers debated Gov. Cummins potential third term and a revisionist tariff stance. Missouri’s Clark pressed Cummins’ statements amid talk of insurance robberies and reform. Texas Burgess Nebraska Kennedy and Indiana Zenor spoke on revision, postal savings banks, and government injunctions before adjournment at 1 pm.

Grosvenor Ohio Clark Missouri Plains Iowa Gov. Cummins Watson Indiana Lucey Cummins Cumming Gum+ mins Burgess Texas Kennedy Nebraska Zenor

No Danger of Ice Famine in City Asks Calm Supply

Samuel A. Kimberly of the American Ice Company announces no danger of an ice famine and confirms steps to secure a steady supply. Additional boats are chartered to bring ice from Maine, with 7,350 tons expected to reach Washington docks by mid next month. The Red Cross receives $36,000 from Japanese contributions via the embassy for the San Francisco earthquake relief. Electric Bitters promoted as a remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles.

Samuel A. Kimberly American Ice Company Maine Washington Red Cross San Francisco

Death ends career of Washington financier Thomas E Waggaman

Thomas E Waggaman once of Washington died at his Annapolis area home after a long battle with facial cancer. Once a leading real estate magnate and art collector, his fortune collapsed after a sensational bankruptcy in 1904. He was thrice married, left twenty children, and his assets included substantial land holdings and a renowned Dutch and Japanese art collection valued at millions. His public life saw charity and Catholic University ties, while his later years were spent in a modest farm cottage near Annapolis.

H. Rozier Dulaney American “Art Company WM Tuman Ana Geciu- River Washington Annapolis Thomas Waggeman South River Mornig Insife Hig Thomas “. Waggaman Fairfax County Georgetown University Woodley Park Connecticut Avenue Pretty Prospest Woodley Waggaman and Ridout Waggaman Rock Creek John Lenthall Eugene Ives New York Daniel B. Clarke New Orleans Tmd Mauve Old World Spresmons Wageaman Artici Peanlé Georgetown Vea B Catholic University of America St. Patrick's Church F Street University Thomas 2. Waggaman Catholic. University America Thomas B. Waggaman Catholic’University Athelley Tates Pius II Talo Thomas E. Waggaman du ‘x ‘Sult District Supreme Court Second Nations Bank National Bank of Washington National Metropolitan’ Bank, of John &. Heklo Charles B. White Gales Moore plaMum William. Fy. Mattingly John ’B. Larner Arthur Peter Acti

Two physicians held on $300 bond after alleged assault

Dr James M McDonald and Dr Alenia Dowd Were held in $300 bond each in Police Court on a charge of assault Willan Fortine a negro injured in the incident at Ninth Street and New York Avenue Tuesday night was unable to appear in court yesterday He is at Emergency Hospital with injuries possibly requiring left leg amputation The physicians denied involvement and the case was indefinitely postponed pending Fortune's recovery

James M. McDonald Alenia Dowd Willan Fortine Niegso Ninth Street New York Avenue Thes

Expenses for Congress at National Negro Young People's Congress

A mass meeting at Tenth Street Baptist Church raised funds to cover four thousand dollars for expenses of the National Negro Young People's Congress to be held at Convention Hall from July to August. The meeting set the plan for additional gatherings at Friendship Baptist Church and Metropolitan AME Church, with a large turnout the previous night. The local executive committee includes Rev. D. Foote, D D, and many pastors and community leaders.

National Negro “Young People's Congress W. Brooks X. Brown Fla. Wallnes F. J. Grimke J. W. Smilin Bot. Perkins Wiseman J. J. Loving W. H. Davenport L. B. Rossar SG. Lampting J. A. Taylor James L. Ne J. Howard Mw.clafr L. Carrothers J. A. Langtend Isaac Toliver W. H. Conor L. B. Moore W. Traverse AL Wackwell Garner John’. Dancy W. D. Norman Arthur Bronka A. M. Curtis J. MM. Larter W. L.houston

Belmont tract sold on Rockville line for 1050 per acre

Belmont subdivision of 30.5 acres along the District line near Rockville Electric Railway was sold to the B Hazard Company for about 1050 per acre. Purchaser William J. Sheetz plans immediate market, with Lots sized 1, 1 5 by 14, and streets Belmont Bethesda avenues Wisconsin Columbia Grove Carter Spring Chevy Chase run through the area. Deal filed in Rockville Maryland.

Rockville Electric Railway William J. Sheetz Belmont Rockville Frank Reesifs Guy Johnson Ralph P. Barnard R. Golden Déaaléson Chevy Chase. Land Company Electric Ne Rockvillé Chevy Chase Chevy Chase Circle Tua Bethesda Wisconsin Avenue Columbia Boulevand Grove Carter Spring Chase Avenue B. Hazard Company

Street Repairs Held Up by Delayed Funds

The District awaits a $200,000 Congress appropriation for asphalt street repairs but the Engineer Commission says work will not begin until next winter or later. The delay is due to doubts about fund availability and the time needed to allocate money fairly among city sections.

Congress

Capitol Hill Apartment to Cost 125000 on East Capitol Street

E O Whitford president of the commission company will erect a four story brick Colonial apartment house for N G Ordway on a prominent First and East Capitol streets site opposite the Congressional Library. Plans by Arthur B Fenton and contract awarded to James L Parsons. Twenty seven apartments planned with cafe and drug store, completion aimed for fall.

Capitol Hill E. 0. Whitford Commission Company N. G. Ordway First East Capitol Streets Congressional Library Company of Commission Merchants of Cephol Hill Ordway Dakota Terriory Congressal Library Capitol Building Ette Arthur B. Fenton Iocal James L. Parsons Heigit Cani_ tol street First Street Hethe East Capitol Street Firse Street Fourteenth TF Streets Benjamin 5. Minor Berry & Minor Westcott & Story Henry L. A

Tire Chains Ban Feared in the District

Engineer Commissioner Biddle weighs a ban on tire chains after damage complaints from asphalt streets and county roads. He conferred with Commissioner Macfarland and awaits views of Commissioner West before likely order making tire chain use illegal within district boundaries.

Biddle Macfarland West

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