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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1906

Page

5

District Budget Up, Departments Reorganized in Law

The district enacts a higher annual budget of 336,494.54 with total 1,121,608.16 and reorganizes the board of education, police, and fire departments. New salary scales, class separations, and broader powers for superintendents are provided, with an expanding force in both police and fire services. A Pharmacy Board licenses pharmacists, forbids dispensing poisons without a physician's prescription, and requires three day records. A condemned buildings board, nuisance abatement, and land condemnation procedures for new streets are established. Juvenile Court and compulsory education apply to about 4000 district children, with attendance mandates and probation provisions for youthful offenders. Other laws extend street projects, regulate fire escapes, and address public health and municipal governance.

Congress House Senate Capitol Dullinger Jawa Tg Board of | Education Board of Education District Supreme Court Police and Fire Departments Court of Appeals Euclid Street I Meridion HI Champlain Columbia Rosa Rhote Tsland Lotto Maronic Mutual Retlef Association Archaeological Institute of America American Crew of Honor Eden Home Justi¢Er Tsepenca

Legislative notes and municipal ordinances mixed in fragment

A fragmented list cites fines and penalties for noncompliance with laws on weight limits contracts and retention payments, authorization for conduits, alimony and support offenses, public day cares, fish wharf fees, and licensing taxes on kerosene, fireworks, and vaccines. It mentions a Longfellow statue appropriation and a department regulating employment agencies.

Grand Army of the Republic Washington Henry Wadsworth

Indian Bills Vetoed Over Annuities and Land Survey Plan

President Roosevelt vetoed two Indian measures. One would pro rate annuities for the Sac and Fox and survey and allot Blackfeet lands and open surplus land to settlement. The veto cited unsettled claims and water rights protections. Congress referred the veto messages to the Indian Affairs Committee for study and action.

Blackfeet Reservation Roosevelt Mississippi Blackgeat Iowa Congress Kansas Oklahoma Interior Department Court of Claims Northern Montana House Curtis Committee On Indian Affairs

Push for settlement of American claims in Venezuela

After Castro resumes the presidency on July 3 he faces U S demands to settle American claims against Venezuela. The State Department has reviewed cases and will press for arbitration regardless of Venezuelan court actions, with representations covering virtually all claims.

Cipriano Castro Venezuela United States Castro W. J. Calhoun Venezueda State Department State Hay

Police Promotions Announced in District Department

Maj. Sylvester announced promotions under the reorganization act with effect July 1. Robert H. Boardman rises to Inspector in charge of detectives at 3600 salary, captains promoted to inspectors with 1800 yearly pay, lieutenants in charge of precincts elevated to captains earning 1500, sergeants to lieutenants and privates to sergeants, plus appointed police surgeons and thirteen new Class 1 members. Affected duties and retirements outlined with many name-based assignments and salary increases across the force.

Congress Board of Commissioners Majohard Sylvester Robert H. Boardman John A. Swindells Francis J. Cross Harry L. Gessford Sai G. H. Williams Daniel Sullivan Bt. B. Boyle W. Ft. Matthews F. F. McCathram Wirth Michael Byrnes Henry Schneider Robert HE. Doyle Jonn Daley Nath Henry Eliott Inspector Shing Daniel Slattery Tenth Precinct James Hartley Thomas Judge J. L. Sprinkle James BH Mulhall BE. J. Keefs W. F. Balvey Yulee Hodges W.T. Anderson Anthony Shutling Charles T. Peck Detective Bureau Service Walter Emerson J. W. McCormick J. A. Watson TW. T. Hollinberger E.W. Brown C. L. Bode I. Ft. Bean Waward Curry C P. Lard M. Walsh L. J. Stok J. R. Evans J. L. Giles McCormick Giles W. T. Burch C. C. Marbury Edmund Barry J. S. Wall Metropolitan Police Force John Purcell James W. Simms Thomas F. Quinlan Herbert Tarmon Howard Morgal Harvey M. Jett Seagere Eby James L. Waters Paul W. Jones Henry H. Fry Joseph I. Thompson Julien McClellan Maj. Sylvester Board of Retirement T. B. Amiss Michael B. Gorman Clark R. C. Upperman Samuel W. Buckley

Ack and His Farm Sparks Light on US Ambitions

Japan's Ambassador to the United States critiques American men amid a brief note about 25 hunters, cited in The Sunday Post. The excerpt hints at cross cultural attitudes shaping postwar diplomacy and public discourse.

Japan United States Sunday Post

Cure for eczema praised by Mrs Emma White in Camden

A 1905 testimonial extols Cuticura remedies as a cure for eczema. Mrs Emma White describes severe facial and skin involvement, multiple doctors, and relief after using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent with cleansing and regimens. Signed Camden New Jersey April 25 1905.

Stother Doctor Emma White

Plan to Quiet Creditors Endorsed for Santo Domingo Debt

Dominican Minister Joubert held a long meeting with Assistant Secretary Bacon on Dominican finances and creditor settlement. A commission of a Dominican, an American, and a Dominican creditors' representative is to review port funds under U.S. supervision and determine payments after Senate action on the treaty. Velasquez and Hollander, aiding the investigation, attended the briefing at the State Department.

Fay Santo Domingo Joubert Bacon Uiited States Senate United States Velasquez Hollander Johns Hopkine University State Department

Salvadoran envoy seeks U S aid over Guatemala crisis

Salvadoran government says envoy J R Pacas and American consul Mr Jenkins travel to the United States to explain that El Salvador had no role in backing the Guatemalan revolt against President Cabrera. Latin diplomats accuse El Salvador of encouraging interference, prompting tensions as Guatemala seeks to punish Salvador.

Cabrera United States Salvador Guatemala State Department J. R. Pacas Jenkins Hicaion Mexico United

Root to extend his trip to South America voyage details

President Reyes of Colombia will greet American Secretary of State Elihu Root at Cartagena. Root plans ten days in Rio Janeiro then to Valparaiso Chile, Caliao Peru, and Guayaquil Ecuador. He will not visit Quito or Bogota, and then sail from Cartagena to New York.

Reyes Colombia Cartagena Rio Janeiro Root Chile South America Magellan Valparaiso Charleston Equator Callao Peru Guayaquil Ecuador Santiago Lima Eeuador Bogota New York

Nine rebate convictions and indictments under reform laws

Attorney General Moody reported under the Elkins rebate law 36 indictments, 3 convictions, 3 no presses, 22 pending. Eleven indictments relate to rebates, 5 to conspiring to obtain rebates, 1 to conspiring to grant them. Interstate commerce prosecutions show 4 indictments with 26 notices pressed, 13 quashed, 4 dismissed, 12 not prosecuted, 6 acquittals, 16 convictions. Infra by administration shows varied indictments and convictions across Cleveland, Harrison, McKinley, and Roosevelt. Sherman act enforcement spent 4204,709 of 51.00 appropriated, balance 295,291. The Isthmian Canal Commission announced Richard Reid Rogers as general counsel.

Senate Moody Elkins Department of Justice Cleveland Harrison McKinley Roosevelt

Two Good Poker Stories For The Post Tomorrow

The Post previews two poker stories slated for Sunday. Details include excursion rates of one dollar and travel notes between Washington and Ashburn Bluemont and nearby points.

Ashburn Bluemont Mediate Jeave Washington

Heat and Ice Supply Sparks Navy Bureau Clash

The Navy Bureau of Equipment allegedly curtails heat and ice water at the Naval Observatory amid un harmony between bureaus. Admiral Chester denies excessive ice use while backing scientific research and a freer path for observatory innovation despite civil service transfers and funding tensions.

Chester Bureau of Equipment Navy Department Department Naval Observatory Buresia Coby M- Chester

President Hoosevelt grants half holiday for civil service workers

President Hoosevelt extended a half holiday on Saturdays during July August and September to civil service employee mechanics laborers in fcienses depots division and department commanders offices under the War Department. A transcript of the Patrick case was received by the Supreme Court clerk in the William M Rice murder proceeding.

Hoosevelt War Department Patrick Albert T. Patrick New York William M. Rice Supreme Court of the United States

Chemical industry facts from 1905 census summary

The 1905 preliminary census shows 448 chemical establishments, a 24.8 percent rise in invested capital to 10 119 890 103, and a 2.4 percent drop in establishments from 1900. Salaried personnel total 27 910 with wages totaling 18 155 215. five years saw payrolls up 59.5 percent and wages up 67.7 percent. Materials valued at 51 883 218 and product value at 92 088 878. figures exclude in-house produced and consumed products.

Executive order reshapes consular service merit rules

President Roosevelt issues an executive order to enact merit based reforms in the consular service. The move aims to limit political influence by shifting appointments and promotions to merit and examinations. Regulations set promotion from lower grades for salaries above 2000 dollars and require age, character, and exam standards.

Roosevelt Root House Senate Rootin & Jetter Congress

Army Orders and Transfers From Early Military List

Army orders show leaves of absence for Maj. George J. Anderson and Capt. William Wesly, with extensions through July and July 31 respectively, and Capt. Crest L. Ruger extended two months. Major Hamilton Wallace listed as may be detained for July. Transfers include James D. Reams to the Twenty Infantry and Bertram P. Tobnsot to the Twenty Infantry. Brig. Gen. Frederick Funston to preside retiring board in San Francisco. Special postings designate Lieut. Col. Edwin B Boltan and others as special disturbing officers of the Pay Department at posts in Alaska.

George J. Anderson Artillery Corps William Wesly Philippines Creest L. Ruger Purseon Hamilton Wallage Firat James D Reams Twentyth Infantry Firat Liew Bertram P. Tobnsot Twentleth Infantry Charles B Hardin Twentieth Infantry Frederick Funston Army San Francisco Cal Sophime Pay Department Edwin B Boltan Fort Gilbou Alaska Henry B. Moor Fort Tybert

Navy Movements and Personnel Dispatch Highlights

Naval officers reassigned and ships moved across stations from 1905 to 1908. Patton and Berry listed with destinations in Washington and the Asiatic Station. Vernon and Pickreil with academy and sick leave details. Train and Shoup noted in fleet commands. Vessels Rhode Island to Yorktown, and several ships sailing between Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Astoria, and ports including Bremerton, Seattle, and San Francisco.

Auains Usancuy Navy J. B. Patton Navy Yard Washington D C R. L Berry Asiatic Station San Francises Cali W. N. Vernon Naval Academy Annapolie G Pickreil A. J Geiger Brooklyn G J. Train U. S. Asiatic Fleet Cheefup R. R. Rings Aryat Sneige A. HC Shoup Rainbow Rhode Island Yorktown

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