Pageant for William Visit in Tangier An Embassy of Flags
Tangier Morocco March 90 preparations for Emperor William arrival include carpeted pier arches and Moorish and German flags. Kaid MacLean trains garrison for a military fantasia and march past. Emperor will meet Abd El Malek and Sultan gifts before visiting the German Legation and Gibraltar.
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
Fitzhugh Lee urges Jamestown Exposition to Pennsylvanians
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee addressed the Pennsylvania legislature in Harrisburg urging attendance at the Jamestown Exposition set for 1907 and received support from Gov. Pennypacker. A bill before the legislature seeks Pennsylvania participation with a $100,000 appropriation and a 23 member commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh Lee
Pennsylvania
Harrisonburg
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Gov. Pennypacker
Fearful peasant unrest sparked by metropolitan sermon in Russia
In St. Petersburg on March 20 reports say newspapers warn the metropolitan Antonius sermon may incite peasants to attack educated classes. Editors denounce the address as dangerous, warning of religious uprisings and calls to bloodshed in defense of Russia and faith.
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St. Petersburg
M. Antonius
Holy Synod
Antonius
Prince Mestchersky
Grashdanin
Russia
Kingdom of Heaven
Onereshklovski
Czar's Finland Reply Partial Satisfaction and Tension
St Petersburg and Helsingfors reports say the Emperors answer to the Finnish Diet on imperial decrees is only partly satisfactory. It suspends conscription until 1908 with a $2 000 000 contribution in lieu of recruits and confirms judges removability, easing present tensions but likely not ending dispute over language, governance, and Russian influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Finland
Finlaxid
Senate
Caucasus
Helsingstors
Salted mine claim heads to Supreme Court review
A petition for a writ of certiorari has been filed in the U S Supreme Court in Stratton's Independence Mining Co vs trustees of the estate of W B Stratton. The Colorado mining dispute centers on an $8 million damages claim after buyers allege paying $10 million for Stratton's Independence mine at Cripple Creek, claiming ore was salted and the mine inflated. The Eighth Circuit ruled for the Stratton estate. 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
A probate court order signed by Justice Stafford ratifies a compromise in the suit of Francis B. Clark of New York against the estate of the late Col. Nathaniel McKay. Executors Mabel Grace McKay and Henry F. Woodard are authorized to pay 12500 less 2000 mortgage, with the suit to be dismissed. The compromised principal was 45711.69. Interstate Commerce Commission orders corn rate investigation from Missouri River points to several western states. Roads named include Santa Fe Rock Island Prisco Missouri Kansas and Texas Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain Kansas City Southern and Burlington. Respondents must file by April 20 1905 to appear May 8 1906 in Chicago. John Doscher to be assistant collector of the port of New York at Jersey City, succeeding John Rotherham. Washington's Favorite Newspaper.
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 clerk resigns after mob threats in Yazoo
M J Hornsby a young Negro who twice passed civil service exams and was twice appointed as Yazoo Mississippi post office clerk says white Yazoo citizens brutalized him leading to his resignation He later passed the best exam again and was rehired but a mob threatened lynching and whipping him He resigned and sought relief noting White House and Civil Service Commission involvement Postmaster General Cortelyou directs inquiry in Washington
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 in Connecticut Hearing
President Charles S. Mellen of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad told the Connecticut General Assembly committee on railroads that stricter supervision of railroads is necessary to curb abuses. He urged careful action, warned against repeating the interstate Commerce Act missteps, and called for capable, reputable jurists to craft fair rules without granting excessive power.
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 in Treasury Injunction Suit
Justice Stafford sustained a demurrer by the Secretary of the Treasury in the Morgan R. Bryan bankruptcy trustee action. The court refused to restrain payment of a Congress authorized fund to Alice V. Curtis as administratrix of William R. Curtis. The fund funds depredation judgments by the Court of Claims against Comanche Indians in Texas. Also notes irrigation project inspection trips by Senate and House committees departing June 1 from Kansas City, and Azpiroz family inclusion in the late ambassador’s body voyage to Mexico with sailing likely around April 6. Also reports Lands Withdrawn for Irrigation in Oregon and Washington for the Umatilla project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Senate
House
Kansas City
Southwest
Portland Exposition
Geological Survey
Panama Market Outlook for Exporters and Trade Advice
Special report from the International Banking Corporation outlines health measures and improved trade in Panama. It notes long credit terms, European suppliers, and US guidance for American exporters. It describes Panama's diverse population, potential resources, needed packing standards, and the strategic value of extended credit. The piece also cites past US imports and exports, and mentions local legal and court matters alongside broader economic context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Song Story
A fragmented historic piece describes traveling salesmen and a chorus about an empty order book. It recalls a hotel scene, a crowd, and a tall window as the tale shifts through lyrics and traveler anecdotes. The salesman Jim faces a boss who values honesty over sales while reflecting on long journeys from Augusta Maine to San Francisco.
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Knights of the Grip
Joplin
Elgin
Augusta
Maine
San Francisco
Jim
Grummer
Chinaman May Remain After Court Ruling
A District Supreme Court justice reversed a commissioner and held Moy Wong a Chinaman born in the United States may remain. the case involved deportation efforts and a photograph was placed in the record. Also noted are divorce filings, a book social for veterans, and ongoing statutory ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
District Supreme ‘Court
Moy
Taylor
Agnes Wittey
Opeaceedin
District Supréme Court
Agnes Whiley
Abratx
Ohio Society Election Tallies at Legion Meeting
The Ohio Repub lic in Association held its annual meeting on Tenth street in Columbus. Judge D. K. Watson retired as president and urged growth. W. L. Symone won the presidency after a second ballot. Officers elected include J. W. Bell, Charles De Woody, Horace B. Gram, Charles Hiverett, and John E. Brooks. The executive committee includes T. M. Sullivan and Maj. F. H. Brageins, with resolutions planned for deaths of Tallmadge, Gibson, and Hazlett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
The Amorphophallus riviere, a giant tropical plant from Cochin China, bloomed in the newly built northern greenhouses. The 5 foot 9 inch specimen, rare and newly introduced, emits a strong, unpleasant odor that forced temporary work stoppage, as staff experienced headaches from the odor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
Riviere
Cochin China
Cultural Department
Dolly Madison Home Communion Boom Meeting Reform
The Dolly Madison Home Communion, the ladies' branch of the Brotherhood of the Union, held a boom meeting at 514 Ninth Street NW. Exalted Washington of Philadelphia addressed the gathering as Gen Lawton Circle reports progress in local membership and finances. A class initiation was set for Tuesday evening, April 11, with ten new membership propositions received and more likely. The new ritual adopted at the October convention will soon be in use, featuring simplified paraphernalia and patriotic display after a Philadelphia session.
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
Worses Suit for Pay and Sealed Verdict Ordered
In the Duulap Kennedy case, the jury failed to agree and was ordered to return a sealed verdict to be opened Monday. Mrs. Kennedy seeks 275 dollars for nursing Mrs. Gough in her last illness, while the defense argues payment is null and that Mrs. Gough would leave a piano at death. Attorney Leon Tobriner for Kennedy and F. W. Hackett for Rev Dr Dunlap appear. An National Geographic Society lecture by W. W. Ellsworth on From Lexington to Yorktown follows, with stereopticon views and photographs from Ellsworth's field journey and Lenox Library rare manuscripts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duulap-Kennedy
Brugema Kennedy
Rev. Howard
Dunlap
Alice Hill Gough
Justice Barnard
Lexington
Xyorktown
National Geographic Society
W. W. Ellsworth
Century Company
Faneuil Hall
Yorktown
Ellsworth
Lenox Library
New York
Farragut Corps Poverty Social Winners Named
Farragut Corps held a poverty social on Tuesday evening with a large crowd. A fashion show judged prizes for best costumes. Mrs Mary A Don won ladies first prize, Mrs Mary P Ripley second, Mrs Louise Bright third, Miss Ida Bitz fourth, Mrs Ruth Goodall fifth. For the boys, C W Ricker won first, William H Hoover second. Each attendee received a small tin medal. Refreshments followed with notes on the forthcoming event.
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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 lived incognito in Washington and Milwaukee. They supported themselves through clerical and theater work after losing funds, with the princess joining the Red Feather chorus in Milwaukee while her husband sought employment and remained largely idle. They used assumed names, faced hardship, and kept their true lineage and marriage details largely hidden amid shifting fortunes.
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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
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Emperor Wiliam
Paris
von Buelaws
Reichstag
Temps
Rome
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Lake Shore
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Bennett H. Light
Crossingville
James H. McMann
Staudtsville
Hiram H. Staudt
Virginia
Esserville
Robert L. Brown
Buckien
Czar
Claim
United States Supreme Court
McKay
Sunday Post
Mellen
Shaw
Secretary of the Interior
Oremon
Umatillan
Topiat
Bottomflat
New York City
Anderson
Etta Simmons
Walter Li. Simmons
Sitamine
Dan Simmons
Bonde
Tye
Harne
Ena
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
Ohio Society
L. Symons
Geographic Society
Farragut Corps’ Poverty Social
Evorite
Red Feather
Paria Musical Society
Montreal
Prejeau
America
Manhattan Laundry
Florida Ave. N. W
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