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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1907

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17

McClellan Urges Positive Action Over Destructive Criticism

New York Mayor George B. McClellan, delivering a Spencer Trask lecture at Princeton University, denounces opportunism and demagogy. He argues Congress has served the President, warns against eroding the Constitution, and calls for constructive policy over theatrics amid a prosperity gulf between rich and poor. He urges adherence to constitutional methods while criticizing party signals and calls for restraint in government.

New York Congress Princeton Mar George B. McClellan Spencer Trask Princeton University McClellan America

Aldrich Sails for Europe Amid Senate Ballot Deadlock

The eighth week of U S Senate balloting ended with no change in candidate standings. Goddard 40, Colt 33, Wetmore 30, Utter 1. Senator Aldrich departed for New York and then Europe to seek party harmony but left the situation unchanged and the party in difficulties.

Veelal Providence Mar United States Joint Assembly Goddard Colt Wetmore Utter Aldrich New York Europe Tosmorrow Ceme Washington

Police Give Babcock Cup To Retiring DC Committee Chair

Representative Joseph Babcock of Wisconsin, retiring chairman of the District of Columbia Committee, received a silver loving cup from Washington police yesterday morning. Maj. Sylvester, police superintendent, spoke for the force praising his interest in District spending and pay increases. Babcock replied that boosting the department’s efficacy would suffice, noting Washington’s force was praised nationwide for its numbers.

Joseph Babcock Wisconsin District of Columbia Washington Maj Sylvester Polie Babcock

Kentucky Republicans Hope To Oust Democrats In State

Richard P. Ernst, Kentucky Republican chairman, travels to Washington seeking Roosevelt support for a tough 1920s style fight. He believes retirement of Joe Blackburn and McCreary’s defeat hint at Democratic weakness in Daniel Boone state, and a united GOP could win next fall. Also speculation looms on a June convention move to endorse Taft, signaling Roosevelt backing his War Secretary as successor.

Kerth Brit White House Richard P. Ernst Republican State Committee of Kentucky Washington Roosevelt Ernst Daniel Boone Joe Blackburn Senate Banatar McCreary Beckham Mr. Ernst Fairbanks Blue Grass Taft South Republican Party

Appellate Court Recommends Court of Appeals Ruling

New York March 8 The Appellate Division unanimous decision against Mayor George B McClellan in the quo warranto recount fight for the 1883 New York City election suggests sending the questions to the Court of Appeals for final ruling. It holds the former attorney general Mayer’s action not a bar to the present AG Hearst pursuing the case.

New York Appellate Division Supreme Court George B. McClellan New York City Court of Appeals Julius M Mayer William 3. Hearst Ingraham Ptalitic

Cameron Expands in Argyle Park Land Buy

S T Cameron and Fenelon Brock closed a deal for five acres in Argyle Park on the east side of Sixteenth street extended, from Thames Bingden. Purchase price between 85 000 and 40 000, about 2 000 an acre. Part of the tract will join Cam eron’s home grounds at Sixteenth and Emerson, creating a suburban square, while the rest will be platted into twenty villa sites. This follows a prior ten acre purchase last spring at 8 000 an acre, a record in Washington suburbs. The land, with dense forest, lies near the Capital Traction Company’s Fourteenth street extension.

S. T. Cameron Argyle Park S .T. Cameron Fenelon B Brock Thames Bingden Sixteenth Street Cameron Washington Fourteenth Street Capital Traction Company

Penrose Attacks Capt McDonald During Court Martial

Penrose denounced Capt Bill McDonald during a court martial inquiry in San Antonio. He accused witnesses from Brownsville of truth and labeled McDonald a coward to be summoned as a witness before the Senate Inquiry. Anger over the remarks leads to expectations of a possible personal confrontation.

San Antonio Tex Mar Penrose Bill McDonald Brownsville Maj Hiockaum Capt. McDonald Maj. Penrose Senate McDonald Foraker

Wilkie Leaves Chicago in Disappearance Probe

Opier Wilkie of the United States Secret Service, who led the inquiry into the $175,000 missing from the Chicago subtreasury, departed for Washington at night. He stated the cage was turned over to Capt. Porter and added that so far no solid leads or worthwhile clues have emerged.

Chicago Opier Wilkie United States Secret Service Washington Porter Secret Service Jane Wilkle Gelew

Bailey Company Incorporation in City News

The Bailey Company was incorporated yesterday to operate a general merchandise business with capital stock fixed at 3500. Incorporators include Perry Ould Bailey M J Baller Leroy Livingston J D Howard and Mr R Bailey. Maj Hunter and Staff Captain Lyon Salvation Army officers visiting the city will supervise tea services tonight and tomorrow.

Bailey Company Perry Ould Bailey M J Baller Leroy Livingston J D Howard Mr R. Bailey Maj Hunter Lyon Falladelphis Salvation Army

All Talk Third Term Is It Accident or Design

A Dixon era column examines the surge of third term talk about President Roosevelt after Congress adjourned. Senator Depew and Representative Martin voice support for a possible renomination, with Martin presenting a statement praising Roosevelt policies and urging a continued Roosevelt administration.

Congress Roosevelt Grand Oli Party Depew New York Martin South Dakota West White House Mr. Martin

Presidents guests at White House lunch discuss agricultural science

A select group including Spooner Taft Root Pinchot and Knapp met with President Roosevelt for an informal conference on education and agriculture at the White House. Knapp described applying scientific methods to boost small farmer outcomes with broad community impact aided by the General Education Board about $80,000 this year. The bureau has seen success across Texas Louisiana Arkansas and other Southern states with Spur of cooperative effort.

Roosevelt 3. A. Knapp New York South Lake Charlea Wallace Buttrick General Educational Board of Walter H. Page Lawrence Abbott Gifford Pinchot United States W. T. Schieffelin Senator Spooner Taft and Root White House Archie Roosevelt Pinchot Knapp Ming General Educational Board Texas Louisiana Arkansas Alabama

Montague on Lynchings at Harvard Address

Cambridge speaker former Virginia governor Montague condemned lynching in the South and urged self restraint under the law. He argued private vengeance has no place in a civilized republic and backed a strong police force to uphold order over mob violence.

South Virginia Cambridge Mass Mer A. J. Montague Harvard University America Southland

Immigrants Arrive as Ships Bring Thousands to Port

Special dispatch from Baltimore reports the North German Lloyd steamer Koln arriving with 88 immigrants for the port and set to unload before sailing to Galveston with 730 passengers. Two more company steamers carry about 4,937 total aliens seeking homes, with Oldenburg (1,725 on board) expected by midweek and Cassels (1,650) likely to reach port by March.

Baltimore Koln Galveston Oldenburg Bremen

Christine Kaiser Dies. Services Set for Friday in Rock Creek

Funeral services for Mrs Christine Kaiser who died Thursday after a long illness are planned for tomorrow at 2 30 PM from her northwest residence. Rev John T Huddle of St Pauls Lutheran Church will preach. burial will follow at Rock Creek Cemetery. She had lived in the area seventy years, came from Germany as a girl, and would have turned 82 if she lived to Monday. Her father Henry Settfert was a noted Washington citizen. survivors include three sons Edward T and Robert H of Washington and Capt Julius A Kaiser retired of Germantown Pa and Mrs Cornelius Eckhardt.

Christine Kaiser Iast Mora John T. Huddle St Paul's Lutheran Church Rock Creek Cemetery Henry Settfert Washington Edward T Robert H Julius A. Kaiser Navy Germantown Cornelius Eckhardt Daugh‘ter

Funeral of Veteran Clerk William C Tyler

After services at 926 A Street NW the body of William Clarke Tyler veteran Treasury Department clerk will be taken to his home in Hartford Conn for burial. He died Thursday at sixty nine. A veteran of the last war he spent 42 years with the Treasury including much time in the warrant office. He was a member of Kit Carson Post A B Washington and helped organize the Cen pea Cnlon Mission ira. Survives his wife and other relatives.

William Clarke Tyler Treasury Department Hent Kit Carson Post, A. B Washington Cenpea Cnlon Ira Tyler

Lectures on Irish Bards Highlight Court Poetry Origin

Dr. Joseph Dunn of Catholic University opens a lecture series on Irish fish literature. He notes the sixteen classes of official posts valued for curses, fees, and honors, and describes poets as lawgivers, ambassadors, and physicians alongside entertainers. He cites Irish nature poetry showing imagination and leadership ideals.

Ireland Joseph Dunn Catholic University Universlty Dunn Dr. Dunn Viebla

New Zealand Labor Arbitration System Described by Holmes

Harry N. Holmes outlined New Zealand labor disputes settled by a two-branch system at a YMCA lecture. The five-member board allocates roles to workers and employers, with a fifth chosen by majority, then appeals go to a three-member court including a Supreme Court judge. He praised pensions, home preservation, and anticipated state control of railroads, telegraphs, and phones.

Harry N. Holmes New Zealand Board of Arbitration Court of Arbitration Supreme Court Holmes New York

Smoot Welcomed in Provo With Band and Speech

Senator Reed Smoot and Mrs Smoot arrived from Washington to a crowd of citizens and BYU students. A brass band accompanied the reception at Brigham Young University where Smoot addressed the gathering, calling the Senate action affirming his seat a victory for the nation and for religious liberty, and criticizing attacks by a few disappointed individuals.

Provo Utah Mar Reed Smoot Washington Brigham Young University Welcorm Smoot United States Senate

Local Hotel Guests List Across Cities and States

A long OCR list enumerates hotel guests and residents in various cities including Baltimore Chicago Philadelphia New York Atlanta Raleigh and more. Names such as Stewart Bell Raleigh George F. Julingon and J A Bhiauss appear with numerous others. The text also includes a closing promotional note praising Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic for strength and health.

Baltimore Wdstowde Stewart Raleigh Sales Bt Willer Beevens Moroes Barker Chicago Tohnean Coniwel Jah Shoetel Tam Pete Hants de Enna Sather J. Av Ph. Ouver Charles A Thordon Jonas Hatford Miss Orcanger Sis Storeham A. G. Alums Icknar Pi Gurran Or Vance Jr Fa Corel Mi Lindeny Ares Ereen ‘Urey Ae Devein Jamea Ahannoy William C. Dunese Wallace Butterick J. Dick Conwell Barbour New Willard Gallagher Leonard Wie Ohm Parker Ad Wie Bo Murray Willem C Went J. Jachaos Joan Cruskshark Regent Philadelphia H. BP Peni Max B ‘Ildon Raleigh Chasen Galaneiet Aml OH Yonkers J HW Tae Richmond Hol Ebbitt Jt .Andergos Charles Be Noetian de Taytee Ayson New Willaed Alabama Whittlevey Mobile Ior Bowen Genta Cris St James Cowmill Sud Kiera S.A. Kiereky L. R Suttle Gud Sam Francisco Harry White Angeles New Connecticut C Drauns Bridgsport Vant Buen Hartford John Buen Gata F. Nepaulo Beidgeport Arlington Brush L Bross Grosawich Georgia W Lage Helubridge Harvie Jor Iam Atlanta Waletue Tleincie Brank Price Beringteld Kaieleh Charles EH. Symonds Peabody St. Jamica Mra Mrs. Welbaum Shoreham Ea Start Spender G@ J Waterhouse Fitcburg HbWitt Miehoutt Joseph Witcox Newark National Bennett Suchors J Bucktey Bayonng St. James William T Evans Giogtelatr Arlingida Hd Muller Bilmbeth Bhoraham Charles B Davengort Hoboken Rings T Bayts Trenton Mme Schumans Mme Schumans-Hetak Lite Falls, F Driver New York Young Rochester Metropolitan Ri Brows Syrecua Cavang Qhelda J. W Bebinite France Bay Charley Agen Mion Jokn Hi Luple Hochester HB Homan Jagara Fan Riggs Linter A Bawer Mount Josephine Bartsoan Wittem Meeto Mito Manudield Jomen Burton Mersin Cherie Hoare W. “G. Glark Cleveland Paringer Chaclanall New Wa

Connolly Discharged From Navy Amid Sailor Resentment

Brooklyn Navy Yard officers reported writer James B. Connolly left the service after a brief enlistment on the battleship Alabama. They said his identity became known to shipmates who refused to fraternize, making his naval stay untenable. A gunner described Connolly as decent ashore but unwelcome aboard, with fellow sailors joking that writers are not paid by the page.

Washington New York Mar Brooklyn Navy Yard Hills James B. Connolly Connolly Roosevelt Jeckies United States Kipling Great Britain Alabama Idé Wailabout Jimmy Legs Loosiana Les Brily Mike Bhorty Jasmine Jack

Schumann-Heink Sings Encore Delights Washington Audience

Prominent city society and musical figures filled the National Theater as Mme Schumann-Heink offered a second gong recital this season. She revived familiar Schubert and Brahms works with fresh nuance, added Mendelssohn in English, and surprised with a bold Lucretia Borgia aria arrangement.

National Theater Schumann-Heink Washington Schubert Wohm Schumann Widmung Brahms Mme. Schumann-Heink Mendelssohn Lucretia Borgia Mine Sahumann-Hérik Rossi Mitrane Hugo Wolfe Mme Migs Helen Schaul Chopin Mosskowsky Misa Schaul Ime Behumann-Heink

Architect Totten Honored By Russian Architects

George Oakley Totten Jr of this city has been elected a corresponding member of the Imperial Society of Russian Architects. He is also an honorary member of architectural societies in Spain and Belgium. The Post Office Department yesterday authorized seventy eight additional clerks in several larger cities including Chicago New York Boston Pittsburgh and Fort Laid.

Architect Totten George Oakley Totten, Jr Imperial Society of Rusysian Architects Totten Architectural Spain Belgium Post-office Department Chicago New York Boston Pittsburg

Grape Nuts Fueling Family Health Across Generations

A Philo, Michigan household extols Grape Nuts as a versatile food for all ages. A mother credits the cereal with curing stomach troubles and boosting strength, noting her husband’s improvement and children preferring it for breakfast. The advertisement claims the product supports well being through both growth and aging.

Philo Siso

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