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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1906
Page
5
Chiefs of bureaus oppose a mid career civil service exam for clerks over sixty five. A tabulated efficiency report by division chiefs will be sent to President Roosevelt by mid April to be forwarded to Congress if desired. The review tests entrance method, veteran status, work type, amount, and quality.
Special to The Washington Post Haitimore Md March 28. Isaac Winder a colored man who killed tollgate keeper Reinhart December 23 last at his home on the Imilaneys Valley pike confesses again in his jail cell. The admission occurred in the presence of Rev J L Amos Warden Hook Capt McCuller German the death watch and jail reporters. Winder says his nephew William Winder now serving eighteen years aided in the shooting. He also repeats a claim that former Warden Chilcoat released him but officials doubt the assertion and doubt Winder told the truth.
The Alcora dam, built at cost of 100000 by the government reclamation service, was washed away yesterday in the North Platte River flood. The government steel bridge six miles below at Pathfinder was carried away. Cabins barns and various property float down the swollen stream with lowlands flooded and stock losses feared.
Secretary Root will assign new postings to consuls shed from service by the recent consular reorganization law. He plans to place former officers into the created posts, with Canada bearing the heaviest losses as twelve offices are abolished amid a reduced British consul presence on the American side.
In Des Moines on March 28 the anti fare reduction measure failed by a 57 to 40 vote after a brief debate. The bill proposed a two cent rail fare reduction in Iowa, but was defeated in the house.
Henry W. Krumm traveled to Washington to learn his chances of Senate confirmation for the Columbus Ohio postmaster nomination. Reports say Grand Army protestors claim a prior promise to appoint a veteran was violated and an investigation into the allegations is underway. The Senate Committee on Post Offic ers will likely hear Krumm before he departs.
Vienna has not replied to the State Department notice on Storer recalls. Officials believe no recognition will be given until Ambassador Krancs arrives and presents recall papers, with Sworer’s recall not officially recognized before his arrival.
Reps of Delaware and New Jersey clash over the long running water boundary dispute in Delaware Bay. A sixty day suspension in the Supreme Court case looms as Congress weighs the joint state agreement and a proposed two year deadline for a uniform fishing law commission. Delaware cites a problem with Jersey assurances and plans to block ratification until clear commitments are made. Attorney General McCarter to travel to Washington to resolve the tangle.
Atlanta March 28 a two day Blue and the Gray session opened with hopes of a forthcoming national body uniting veterans from North and South. About 60 veterans from 20 states heard Gov Terrell and Mayor Woodward welcome the group led by Gen Julian Carr. Corporal Tanner, Grand Army of the Republic commander in chief, delivered the afternoon address amid cheers. Capt John C Brian recalled Confederate sea service and the last North released prisoner. Letters from delayed attendees included Admiral Dever and Gen Howard.
A log section from General U S Grants Grant Cabin near St Louis built in 1954 was presented to the War Department by President Roosevelt. It will be placed in the Secretary of War reception room. GF Blanke of St Louis donated the piece to preserve in Forest Park with a descriptive book detailing the cabin and Grants early career.
The document lists hotel guests in cities including Baltimore Shoreham and New York. Names span numerous states and countries with many individuals and couples registered at hotels such as Raleigh, National, and Willard. The compiled ledger records guests by last name and initials, reflecting a broad cross section of travelers across regions.
An old advertisement touts refined cod liver oil as easier to take. It claims Scott's Emulsion makes the oil palatable for most people, especially children or those not robust, and advises asking a doctor to confirm the product.
Charcoal is touted as a universal purifier aiding digestion, breath, and skin. Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges, made from willow charcoal and antiseptics, are promoted by doctors and users for improving health, with wide endorsements and a price of 25 cents a box.
Special to The Wanmagtas Fest Lakewood New Jersey March. Rockefeller remains inside his glass veranda for the tenth day with no outdoor exercise observers note tightened security and delayed supplies fueling rumors of serious illness. An upholder feature shows Union No. 38 performers entertaining at a social event as word spreads about his condition. London reports Salvation Army struggles to arrange immigrant passages to Canada with 2600 already sent and 2000 more booked.
Representative Humphrey of Washington says the U S government failed to provide lights and life saving crews along the Pacific Coast, causing the death of sixteen year old James Wright aboard the Valencia. He returned a $43.40 reimbursement from Wright’s sister, and told Assistant Secretary Bacon he will cover costs rather than burden the family.
A Rio Janeiro Pan American Congress committee agreed on a July 21 start and a program of about a dozen international topics. Subjects include sanitary and quarantine rules, patent law uniformity, international recognition of diplomas and professionals, commercial questions, and an international railroad. Secretary Root chairs with ambassadors from Brazil and Mexico and ministers from Chile, Argentina, Cuba, and Costa Rica. The Drage doctrine opposing forcible private debt collection may be discussed.
Arthur W. Tyler aged sixty four, a well known newspaper man and former editor of the New York Mall, died today in Plainfield New Jersey after a surgical operation. He served as assistant librarian at the Astor Library in New York and at the Carnegie Library in Washington.
A New York reader praises CHAS H. FLETCHER for fighting Castoria imitators. The writer condemns associations with imitations harming children and commends Fletcher for maintaining high standards since the formula was shared thirty three years ago, arguing experience beats experiment.
Members of the Mercantile Club held a house warming at their new Ninth and M streets clubhouse, the former Governor Weiss mansion. The three story building features a basement buffet, a first floor reception and ballroom, second floor card and billiard rooms, and third floor sleeping apartments. The club formed in 1904 moved from 912 1 street, grew from about fifty members to more than three times that, with Harry King as president and a noted entertainment committee led by Harry W Hahn.
A mass meeting will be held at the Columbia Theater Sunday evening May 1 in support of the local Marquette League auxiliary. The organization, temporarily formed Tuesday night at Mrs. Thomas H. Carter's home, 1618 K Street NW, aims to outline plans with temporary president Mrs. Carter and secretary Miss Ella Borain Dorsey. Reverend Charles Warren Currier presented the initial agenda.
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