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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1906

Page

8

Morocco Bank Plan Emerges From Moroccan Reform Conference

Delegates at the Algeciras talks partially agree on a Moroccan bank named the State Bank of Morocco. It will be chartered for forty years with capital of £3,000,900, and powers will include directing the bank and supplying staff. Disputes between Morocco and the bank may go to Lausanne arbitration. Austria and Morocco vote with the outcome hinting at lines of support.

Algeciras Maren Great Britain Arthur Nicolson Venosta Staurennessinns Germany Moraes Sirrthur Jean Kelana Averlen vYhe Organizanion Stite Bank Morocco Raz Lausanne Switzerland United States

Tahiti Flood Wrecks Port and Homes in Pacific Island Crisis

Destructive surge floods Papeete and surrounding districts damaging government buildings, consulates, warehouses, and homes. American and British officials coordinate rescue efforts as residents face hunger and exposure. estimated losses run into tens of thousands with calls for aid from France and the United States.

Copper War Ends as $50 Million Suits Dismissed

In Butte Montana on March 3 the Silver Bow district court dismissed eighty civil actions filed by Am Ugianered Copper Company and the Henry Interest seeking damages totaling over 50 million dollars. The ruling wipes out most state court actions with a few exceptions for cases where counsel lacked authorization. Some suits will be remanded later and several remaining US court actions are to be pursued. The dismissals cap the copper war ending with the Helnge sale to a company represented by Thomas F Cole.

Butte Mont Am Ugianered Copper Company Henry District Court of Silver Bowl Wich Counse United States Thomas F Cole

Prairie fire wipes out Panhandle pasture lands in panhandle blaze

Roswell March 3 A prairie fire sweeping across 14 000 acres of pasture land in the Panhandle area near Portales No M and western Roswell has burned two days and remains out of control. Estimates from prominent stockmen Job White of the Yellow House Ranch and L B Dourhit place losses around 1 600 000 with several large ranches driven from their holdings as the blaze continues under a soft wind.

Roswell Portales Job White Yellow Louse Ranch Lb. A. Dourhit

On the Aisle A Visitor Learns Theater Seat Nuances

A theatergoer from out of town describes a New York experience at the box office and in the auditorium. He discovers that the phrase on the aisle may not have the same meaning everywhere as he, and his party, are guided through doors and aisles to seats that differ from their expectations. The anecdote highlights regional variations in theater terminology.

New York Granity

Experts Named to Examine Cuyahoga County Courthouse Foundation

Cleveland March 2 Iona B Wallace former Panama Canal engineer William Si Sraith of Chicago and Walter F Rice of Cleveland named as expert engineers to assess the foundation of Cuyahoga County's new courthouse. They will report to the bidding commission while work proceeds and will be paid a day plus expenses with the project cost estimated between 3200 000 and 3500 000.

Cleveland Iona B. Wallace Panama Canal Aml William Si Sraith Chicago Walter F. Rice Cuyahoga County Gyothas Del

King Offers Prizes For Milam Exposition Show

Rowe, March 2. In connection with the coming international exposition at Milam Sing of Maly, prizes will be awarded for artistic furnishings, best quality posters, mechanical work, houses, and a range of industry and utility exhibits. $1,002 goes to the best automatic coupon or similar display with power and lighting, plus awards for a brass band, milk distribution methods, and other displays. The contest is open to all exhibitors at the expo. Anarchists Arrested in St Petersburg. St Petersburg, March 9. Two anarchists were arrested at a railroad station as they were boarding a train to Tsarskoe-Selo where the Emperor is staying.

Rowe Milam Sing of Maly ERM Puoliy Workingmenis House Tyatan Industres Moe Torigh Power Wid St. Petersburg St Petersburg Maren Tsarskoe-Selo

42 000 Negroes in War Dance

March 3 report from Portuguese East Africa describes a war dance observed by observers including Lorenzo and Marqnez. The Duke of Connaught is on tour and the scene features armed presence and a display the article calls a war dance amid tensions.

Lorenzo Marqnez Portuguese East Africa Duke of

Three Hundred Norwegian Fishing Boats Lost In Terrible Storm

A Trondhjem fishing fleet of 300 boats with about 2,000 men was struck by a violent storm. Only 79 boats have reported safe, many were found afloat keel up, and rescue steamers race to reach survivors amid bitter cold. Glaservarro district worst hit with most losses. Continuous wreckage sighted near Gjuestingerne and Ingerna Islands.

Trondhjen Norway Flatangir Koksvik Daesineme Glaservarro Graeslingerne Mailand Christiania Gjuestingerne Ingerna Trondhjem

President Got Him a Job Former Rough Rider Appointed Deputy Marshal

Joseph H. Proctor, a Omaha street railway conductor and former Rough Rider, was appointed deputy U S marshal in Omaha on President Roosevelt’s personal recommendation. Proctor served as Roosevelt’s orderly in Cuba and with the Rough Riders during the Spanish American War. He spent boyhood in Winterset and later moved to Oklahoma before joining the cavalry that became part of the Rough Riders.

Omaha Joseph H. Proctor Roosevelt Warner Proctor Col Cuba Col. Roosevelt Winterset Town Oklahoma National Guards Rough Riders

Boston Dinner Discusses Railroad Rate Bill

Congressmen A O Stanley Hershell M Hogg and Joan W Weeks spoke at the Massachusetts Club dinner in Young's Hotel Massachusetts Club guests debated the railroad rate bill Former Gov Jenna D Long presided Stanley predicted no harm from ICC expansion Hogg warned rate regulation could hamper New England’s distribution of manufactures to the West and trim traffic with a tariff rise

Boston A. O. Stanley Kentucky Herschell M. Hogg Colorado Joan W. Weeks Massachusetts Club Young's Hotel Jenna D. Long Congress Stanley Interstate Commerce Commission Hogg Commission New England West

Ancient horse pistol on display at New ark library exhibit

A New Jersey free library shows rare military weapons from James E. Coombes collection including a fifteenth century lever crossbow gun and an 1818 Springfield mounted horse pistol. The piece, eighteen inches long and five pounds, bears S. Dale’s lock, United States stamp, and proof marks.

Uncle Sam Free Library Newark N. J James E. Coombes Sharp Springfield S. Dale United States S. North Horse Springfield Armory North Middletown Hig

Cincinnati Team Heads South for Spring Training

Cincinnati Nation League club manager Hanlon with nineteen players left Cincinnati tonight aboard the Illinois Central for Memphis en route to Martin Springs Texas for preliminary spring work. Athletics 4 Colts 3. Montgomery Alabama March 3 Philadelphia American 4 Conn a.

Cincinnati Hanlon Cincinnati Nation League Baseball Club Illlnois Central Railroad Memphis Martin Springs Tex Athletics Colts Montgomery Ala Philadelphia American Conn

Army dismissals and resignations approved by President

The President approved the dismissal of First Lieut Donald C McClelland of the Tenth Infantry after a Fort Wright court martial for disobedience and conduct unbecoming a gentleman. Captain Arthur F Curtis of the Artillery Corps tendered his resignation and received clemency after the court recommended mercy. First Lieut Clarence N Jones of the Artillery Corps was tried and sentenced to dismissal, but the President disapproved the sentence as not proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Donald C. MccClelland Tenth Infantry McClelland Fort Wright Wash Arthur F. Curtis Artillery Corps San Francisco Clarence N. Jones Fort Myer

United States Invited to Cavalry Event in Brussels

The United States Army is invited to take part in the Societe Formique cavalry competition in Brussels this May. Many nations are expected. however time constraints likely prevent sending U S horses. The War Department received the invitation yesterday from the Belgian minister.

United States Societe Fomique Brussels War Department

National Guard Indoor Games Set for March Meet

The National Guard Athletic Association announced the seventh annual indoor games to be held on Friday March 2. Special features include Del Ray brothers tumbling Joe Grant Rob Ray Mackey boxing Ed die George trapeze the Schreiders acro bats and a fencing exhibition by Prof Nelson and pupils. Field and track events list sprints hurdles dashes runs shot put and team relays with preliminaries set for March.

Board of Control The National Guard Athletic Association del Ray Brothers Joe Grant Rob Ray Mackey Kid Sullivan Eddie George Schreiders Prof Nelson D. C

Clean Sweep for Princeton at Fordham Meet

Princeton athletes swept Fordham College indoor meet winning three firsts one second and two thirds at the Twenty second Regiment Armory on March 3 W M Armstrong edged B E Amsler of the University of Pennsylvania in the seventy yards high hurdle final with John J Eller of the Irish American Athletic Club in third place Amsler the intercollegiate champion led Pennsylvania Columbia and Princeton in the three cornered two mile relay Parsons of Yale won the 600 yard Amateur Athletic Union title with Charles Bacon second and Paw H Pilgrim third Parsons time 1 4 and 2 5 beating the old record

Fordham New York Fordham College Twenty-second Regiment Armory Princeton W. M. Armatrong Amsler University of Pennsylvania John J. Eller Irish-American Athletic Club Parsons

Army Orders Highlight Transfers and Promotions Across Commands

Army orders assign leaves for Brig. Gen. Samuel Mils and others, rename duties for Maj. Philip Wales and Col. John Calet, and list cavalry board members. Notable transfers include Lieut. Col. Daniel Appet, Maj. Philip Wales, and several ensigns and midshipmen shifting to new posts or commissions. Annapolis reports two midshipmen resign voluntary from the Naval Academy.

Samuel M. Mils Edward WN. Johnston Corps of Englets Daniel M. Appet Tran Dury Philip Tunes Qrat San Prancisco Wll Suport Military Secretary of the Army Philip G. Wales San Francisco Sailtary Eugene R. Whitmore Sergeon Fort Warren Mass Piret Reynold M. Kirby-Smith Sargeon Kursey J. Hampton Ralph H. Leavitt Twenty-eighth Infantry John H. Calet St. Louis University St. Lowtard George T. Morricon Flth Cavalry Army Fort Wingate X. Mex Albert B. Dockery Fifth Cavalry Cavalry Board George Hl.” Morgam Ninth Cavalry Thomas J. Lewis Thirtenth Cavalry Wins Annapolis Sidney Runwell McCoy West Virginia Wilam Morris Gelsingst Oho Naval Academy

Judge Allen Recovers From Bright's Disease After Fulton Treatment

A city judge reports recovery from Bright's Disease of the kidneys after a yearlong illness. He details futile regular medical care, then successful use of Fulton Compounds in San Francisco, noting weight gain and restored appetite. Contact T. S. Williams & Co. for a free booklet.

J. #. Allen Bright Allen Fulton Compounds San Francisco News The

Navy Seeks Split Graduation For More Officers

The Naval Academy considers a second graduation in September to meet officer shortages as several new ships near commissioning. About fifty to sixty top seniors may be advanced in a special course with coaching, possibly skipped on the June cruise and kept at the academy for final preparation. Arrivals and departures listed include Dupont Porter Nevada Wintely Marcellus and others at various ports.

Washington Post Annapolia Naval Academy Seerne

Tezan and tainted money tale at Broadway hotel lobby

Don Singer a Texas cattle raiser and inventor sits in the Fifth Avenue Hotel lobby in New York lamenting tainted money. He recalls a wild evening on the White Way with liquor, a variety show, and fancy meals, then returns home fearing Mrs Don’s anger and possible divorce.

New York Evening World Don Singer Texas Fifth Avenues Hotel Ecvel Don Fort Worth K le Madison Square Mazume Pueblos

Victory for Cadet Fencers in Annual West Point Meet

In West Point North Carolina cadets defeated Columbia University foilsmen six bouts to three in the annual fencing tournament. Cadets Humphrey Williford and Dickinson faced Columbia's Lage Kehlem and Amond with a dramatic final round ending in Dickinson’s victory as the crowd cheered for minutes.

Columbia West Point N. C Columbia University Naval Cadets Humphrey Williford Dickinson Lage Kehlem Amond Cadet

Rooney Wins On Foul In Big Rooneys Return Card

John J. Rooney the Chicago giant gripman defeated Leo Pardello in a catch as catch can bout at Tattersall's Chicago on March 3. Pardello won the first fall in 19 minutes 5 seconds with a hammerlock. Rooney took the second fall in 5 minutes 83 seconds. In the decisive third fall Pardello threw Rooney into the crowd and was disqualified.

Chicago Tattersall's John J. Rooney Gripman Leo Pardello Rooney Pardeilo Pardello George Siler

Baseball Man Frank Dunn to Undergo Brain Surgery

Frank V Dunn III a well known baseball figure and new owner of the Boston National League Club will undergo an operation at Hot Springs Ark physicians say it will restore him to health A piece of skull pressing on his brain from a boyhood plow injury will be removed As reported from Hot Springs on March 3

Hot Springs Ark Frank_V. Dunn Boston National League Baseball

Tin Whistles Handicaps Win Mixed Foursome Medal Play

The Tin Whistles held their second annual mixed foursome medal play handicap at Pinehurst with 26 couples. Harry Dutton of Boston and Mrs. G. Lee Knight of Philadelphia won net 91 with Co L Becker and Miss Ethel Check close at 92. Walter J. Travis visited, played a 3 hole best ball match versus J D Foot and Allan Lord, but was outplayed in both rounds.

Pinehurst Dutton M. G. L. Knight Firehurst N. C Harry Dutton Boston G. Lee Knight Philadelphia Co. L. Becker Ethel Check East Orange Walter J.travis New York Florida J. D. Foot Apawamis Allan Lord Columbia Travis

March Weather Warns of Danger to Weary Workers

A March weather warning notes wind dampness and uncertainty endangering overworked individuals. It features two letters of appreciation, including Ruth of Bridgeville Delaware praising Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey for aiding recovery from grip and encouraging others to use the product.

Ruth Duffy Bridgeville, del

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