Tangier Welcome for Emperor William Amid Moroccan Festivities
Preparations for the reception of Emperor William in Tangier are complete with carpeted piers arches banners and flags as the German garrison rehearses its military fantasia. Abd-El Malek the sultan's envoy will welcome him at the Mole before tea at Marshan and a legation ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
Morocco
Emperor William
Kaid
Harry MacLean
William
Abd-El Malek
Tondon
Associated Press
Foreign Office
von Buelow
Moroccs
Iwi
France
Germany
Spain
Turkey
China
Invited to Jamestown Exposition Address in Harrisburg
Gen Fitzhugh Lee addressed the Pennsylvania legislature in the house of representatives urging attendance at the Jamestown Exposition to be held in 1907. Gov Pennypacker spoke of Pennsylvania aiding the expo and a tercentennial appropriation bill for 1000000 dollars with a 23 member commission. Interstate Commerce Commission appeal docketed in U S Supreme Court over hay and straw carload classifications. Postmasters appointed in Avon Crossingville Staudtsville Esserville. Bucklein Arnica Salve advertised as cure-all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh Lee
Pennsylvania
Harrisonburg
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Gov. Pennypacker
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lake Shore
Supreme Court of the United States
United States Circuit Court
Ohio
Fearful peasant unrest linked to metropolitan sermon
Reports from St. Petersburg in March describe alarm among editors and writers over Metropolitan Antonius pastoral address of March 2. Critics warn it incites peasants to wage conflict against the educated class, while opponents label the sermon a dangerous call to religious uprising and national humiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
M. Antonius
Holy Synod
Antonius
Prince Mestchersky
Grashdanin
Russia
Kingdom of Heaven
Onereshklovski
Czar's Finnish Reply Partly Satisfactory Amid Tension
In St Petersburg and Helsingfors the Emperor's answer to the Finnish Diet's petition is seen as a temporary compromise. It suspends conscription to 1908 with a $2 million payment in lieu, accepts judges' removability, and outlines ongoing control by Russian authorities. Public reaction fears continued unrest and resistance to the conscription edict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Finland
Finlaxid
Senate
Caucasus
Helsingstors
Salted mine claim reaches Supreme Court in Stratton case
A writ of certiorari is filed in the U S Supreme Court by Stratton's Independence Mining Co of England against the trustees of the late W E Stratton. The suit seeks 8 million dollars in damages claiming the Cripple Creek property was overvalued and the ore salted. The Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit ruled for the Stratton estate and the petition seeks Supreme Court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of the United States
Stratton
Independence Mining Co
England
Colorado Mining Milleniare
Independence
Cripple Creek
Court ratifies compromise in Clark estate suit
Justice Stafford signs an order ratifying a compromise in the Clark versus McKay estate case. Executors McKay are authorized to pay 12 500 minus 2 000 mortgage credit, with the suit to be dismissed. Principal claim cited as 45 711.69. Interstate Commerce Commission orders corn rate investigation from Missouri River points to several western states with listed railroads. John Doscher named assistant collector of the port at Jersey City to replace John Rotherham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Stafford
Francis B. Clark
New York
Col
Nathaniel McKay
Mabel Grace McKay
Henry F. Woodard
Col. McKay
Henry W. Thurston
Clark
Will
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri River
Louisiana
Texas
Washington
Oregon
California
Banta Fe
Rock Island
Prisco
Missouri
Kansas
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain
Kansas City Southern
Burlington
Chicago
Jersey City
John Doscher
Negro clerks Yazoo post office resigns after mob threat
M J Hornsby, a Black Yazoo Mississippi clerk, says white patrons beat him and forced his resignation after he twice passed civil service exams and was rehired. He appeals to the White House. case sent to Civil Service Commission as mob discussed lynching. Postmaster General Cortelyou directs inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Hornsby
Yazoo
Miss
White House
Hornsby
5. I. Carothers
Loeb
Civil Service Commission
Jackson
Washington
Post-Office Department
Cortelyou
Mellen Warns On Rate Control And Blundering Law
Hartford to day Charles S. Mellen president of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad urged cautious move toward stricter railroad supervision. He warned against hasty action and a new interstate commerce law blunder, stressing public welfare and fair treatment while demanding expert jurists handle any reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Law
Hartford
Conn
Charles S. Mellen
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Committee On Railroads
Connecticut General Assembly
Decision Against Bryan Over Indian Depredation Funds
Justice Stafford sustained a Treasury demurrer in Morgan R. Bryan trustee in bankruptcy of William R. Curtis suit. The ruling denied an injunction to stop Treasury payment to Alice V. Curtis as administratrix of Curtis estate. Congress allowed funds from Court of Claims judgments for Comanche depredations in Texas years ago. Bryan argued he was proper trustee to receive funds. Treasury argued payment to Curtis estate's representative. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Keigwin and Adkins represented Treasury.
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Justice Stafford
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgan R. Bryan
William R. Curtis
Mr. Bryan
Congress
Mr. Curtis
Alice V. Curtis
Willam KR
Curtis’ Estate
Stafford
Court of Claims
Curtis
Texas
Bryan
United States
Keigwin and
Adkins
Panama Market Report Warns American Exporters
The International Banking Corporation reports conditions in Panama with focus on health, long credit terms, and opportunities for American exporters. It notes strict sanitation as yellow fever prevention, urges long credit similar to Europe, and outlines Panama's diverse population and demand for affordable goods.
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Banking Corporation
Europe
International Banking Corporation
United States
Panama
Isthmus
J. Selwin Tait
Washington
P. J. Eastwick
Canal Zone
Colon
The
Republic
Only an Empty Order Book and Road Show Song
A fragmented reminiscence with talk of automobilists and losses, featuring a traveling salesman tale. The verse recounts robbing, view from a tall window, and a chorus about an empty order book from Augusta to San Francisco. It highlights a hotel scene and a crowd listening to a performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Grip
Joplin
Elgin
Augusta
Maine
San Francisco
Jim
Grummer
Chinaman May Remain After Court Ruling
A court minutes entry states Moy Wong a Chinaman born in the United States was allowed to stay after Justice Gould reversed United States Commissioner Taylor who had ordered deportation. Also noted are notices of divorce petitions, a soldiers charity book sale, and brief legal notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
District Supreme ‘Court
Moy
Taylor
Ohio Society Election Sets New Officers and Goals
The Ohio Repub lies Association held its annual meeting at the Legion of Loyal Women rooms on Tenth Street. 165 active members were listed as the current rolls, with plans for a larger membership and a big April gathering addressed by ex-presidents. W. L. Symone won the presidency on the second ballot after a tie, pledging to expand the society’s influence and usefulness.
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Ohio Repubies In Association
Legion of Loyal Women
Tenth Street
D. K. Watson
Buckeye
W. L. Symons
Pension Board of Appeals
Maj. F. H. Braggins
Navy Department
Symone
J. W. Bell
Treasury Department
Charles de Woody
Department of Justce
Horace B. Gram
War Department
Charles Hiverett
John E. Brooks
T. M. Sullivan
L. A. Carruthers
Census Office
Maj. F. H. Brageins
T.M. Ashford
Department of Justice
C. G. Morrison
Government Printing Office
Joseph W. Tallmadge
John F. Gibson
J. E. Hazlett
Census Bureau
Giant Amorphophallus riviere blooms in Washington greenhouse
In a north border greenhouse, the Amorphophallus riviere, a Cochin China native and the only Washington specimen, stands 5 feet 9 inches tall. The plant emits a pungent odor that forced temporary shutdowns and caused a dept employee to suffer a headache. Discovered in 1969 by Riviere, it remains exceedingly rare outside large botanical estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
Riviere
Cochin China
Cultural Department
Dolly Madison Home Communion Hosts Boom Meeting
Ladies of Dolly Madison Home Communion, the women’s branch of the Brotherhood of the Union, held a boom meeting at 514 Ninth Street NW. Exalted Washington of Philadelphia spoke as Gen Lawton Circle notes progress since last October’s supreme convention. Ten new membership propositions were received and a class initiation set for Tuesday night April 11. The new ritual adopted will soon be used, simplifying regalia and enabling patriotic display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly Madison
Dolly Madison Home Communion
The
Brotherhood of the Union
Ninth Street
Washington
Supreme Office
Philadelphia
Supreme Convention
Gen. Lawton
Gen. Lawton Circle
Wor ses suit for pay in Kennedy case instructs sealed verdict
The Duulap Kennedy v Rev Howard Dunlap case concluded with jurors ordered to return a sealed verdict to be opened Monday. Kennedy seeks 275 dollars for nursing services to Mrs Alice Hill Gough, while defense argues no payment due and a piano bequest upon death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duulap-Kennedy
Brugema Kennedy
Rev. Howard
Dunlap
Alice Hill Gough
Justice Barnard
Farragut Corps Poverty Social Draws Officers and Prizes
Farragut Corps held a poverty social on Tuesday evening with a large turnout. The event featured a dress parade judged for best costumes and prizes for both ladies and gents. Winners included Mrs Mary A Don and Mrs Mary P Ripley among others. each attendee received a tin pin souvenir, and refreshments followed the program.
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Farragut Corps Wena
Mary A. Don
Mary P. Ripley
Louise Bright
Ida Bitz
Ruth Goodall
C. W. Ricker
Sey Tomen
William H. Hoover
Tomen
Princess as a Clerk Husband Did Little Work
Princess Veiva Marie von Dornberg daughter of King Leopold of Belgium and her Venetian husband Philip Louis Preleau lodged with police, then lived under assumed names in Washington Milwaukee. They endured poverty while seeking work. she sold candy and joined a chorus in Red Feather in Milwaukee. he worked as a clerk and night porter while seeking chances to earn a dollar.
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Veiva Marie von Dornberg
Leopold
Belgium
Washington
Philip Louis Preleau
Post
Milwaukee
Wis
Eighth Street
Sergt
James Hartley
First Precinct
Hartley
Red Weather’ Company
Philip Alton
Sergt. Hartley
Alton
Goldenberg
Princess Marie
Ninth Street
Alten
Barton Hotel
Red Feather
Paria Musical Society
Montreal
New York
Prejeau
America
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Paris
von Buelaws
Reichstag
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James H. McMann
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United States Supreme Court
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Portland Exposition
Geological Survey
Secretary of the Interior
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Bottomflat
New York City
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Etta Simmons
Walter Li. Simmons
Sitamine
Dan Simmons
Bonde
Tye
Harne
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Ines
R. Finyers
Washington Poat.Co
Justice Gould
Moy Wong
Lillian M. Willlame
District’ Supreme
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Robert MacWit- Hames
Jo- Peyser
Williama
Recient
Sadies’ Auxiliary
WV. .L
National Soldiers
Johnson’ City
Tenn
Misges’ Marle
Bessie Humphrey
Margaret Elwood
Joseph Humphrey
Robi. Patterson
M Street
Agnes Wittey
Opeaceedin
District Supréme Court
Agnes Whiley
Abratx
Ohio Society
L. Symons
Geographic Society
Lexington
Xyorktown
National Geographic Society
W. W. Ellsworth
Century Company
Faneuil Hall
Yorktown
Ellsworth
Lenox Library
Farragut Corps’ Poverty Social
Evorite
Manhattan Laundry
Florida Ave
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