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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1907

Page

14

Christian Baptist Keynote on Utah Post Offices and Mission Society

Rev Bruce Kinney told the American Baptist Home Mission Society in Calvary Baptist Church that Utah has about seventy five post offices where mail bearing a Christian publishing return mark can be received. The May anniversaries ended with the society’s seventy fifth annual meeting in Washington. officers were elected and fundraising shown for Porto Rico work, with reports from Dr Chivers and others on southern evangelistic needs.

Baptist Mission Society Christian Publishing House Utah Bruce Kinney American Baptist Ligne Mission Society Calvary Baptist Church Mr. Kinney Baptist Societies United States American Baptist Home Mission Society Norfolk General Convention of the Baptists of North America Jamestown B Exposition Mosney Porto Rico Troyer BE Chivers W. M Reddick Americus William S. Shattenberger Sission Col F. H. Haskell Massachusetts Fred 4. Wells Tints D_ Wk Edwards California Frank T. Moulton New York Edgar L. Marston L . Requa Weary L. Morehouse D.D CD. Case F. D Ly Tlenrvy J. Morehouse Mission Society Washington Calvary Baptist Chirch Samuel F. Green Morehouse Asebs American Baptist Home Oklahomaity Okla Port- Tani

President Roosevelt backs public health committee efforts

President Theodore Roosevelt endorses the committee of one hundred and its plan to draft federal health legislation while reserving judgment on specific bills. He praises national health as a top asset and urges continued federal, state, and local cooperation in quarantine meat inspection food safety and child labor monitoring.

Roosevelt Committee of One Hundred Irving Fisher White House Congress Sis Boards of Health Theodore Roosevelt

Eddy Case Postponed Again In New Hampshire Suit

In Concord New Hampshire on May 21 the hearing of the suit in equity brought by the next friend of Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy against Calvin A Frye and others to obtain an accounting of Mrs Woldys property was postponed to Thursday May 2 due to the continued illness of Judge Robert N Chamberlin who will preside.

Concord N. H Equity Mary Baker G. Eddy Calvin A. Frye

Mexican Delegates Named for Hague Conference

Ambassador Creel received a government notice listing Mexico’s representatives at the second Hague conference Gonzalo A. Beteva minister to Italy Sebastian Miter minister to France and Francisco L. de la Berta minister to Belgium and Holland for the diplomatic event.

Hague Creel Mexico Gonzalo A. Beteva Italy Sebastian Miter France Francisco L. de la Berta Belgium Holland

Washington Man Promoted to Chinese Immigration Inspector

Harry R. Sisson is promoted to head Chinese immigration in New York and New Jersey, succeeding F. W. Berkshire. Sisson, 26, from the District of Columbia, began in the immigration service six years ago in San Francisco, then New York, earning a $2,600 yearly salary. His parents B. W. and Mrs. Mary Sisson reside at 1804 First Street NW.

Harry R. Sisson F. W. Berkshire Irrank W. Berkshire New York City Mazone N. Y District of Columbia New York New Jersey Sisson Berkshire B. W. Sisson Mary Sisson First Street Northwest Pension Office Immigration Service San Francisco MAX Reedle & CO J J Kidd & Co 11Th St Central National Bank L Bank OF Washington City Washington, D. C National Bank OF Washington National Bank O Washington A.B, Ruff

President Roosevelt Enjoys Pine Knot Outing Return to Washington

Special to The Washington Post Charlottesville May 21 President Roosevelt is greatly invigorated after a five day outing at Pine Knot and will depart for Washington tomorrow in the private car Magnet. Latta will board the local to North Garden to meet him. Archie Roosevelt has benefited from the rest and time with his father during the trip.

Washington Post Charlottesville Latta North Garden Richmond Park Richmanu Park Bassey & Til Munsey Northwest Washington Improvement CO E. Morrison Paper Co Eleventh St. Kane T. D. Whyte Mag'r Munsey Guilding Shather GoonDs G St Old Stand Lutz & CO Ava Traction Company D.C Washington, D. C National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company District of Columbia Capital Traction Company Frhiday Thirty-sixth M Streets Riges National Bank George T. Dunlop The Capital Traction Co

Chinese Tariff Rates for Open Cities

The State Department received dispatches from Consul General Straight in Mukden detailing a 5 percent ad valorem duty on foreign goods destined to open coast cities and an additional 2.5 percent for inland open cities. The only currently established open cities are Mukden and Antung.

State Department Straight Mukden Manchuria China Antung

Senator Morgan Better After Severe Cold Convalescence

Veteran Alabama statesman John T. Morgan, confined at home at 315 John Marshall Place NW for five days with a severe cold and grip, showed decided improvement last night. Physician Dr. Henry D. Fry said he was never in serious danger, but recommended remaining indoors a week or more. Morgan may leave the house in a few days.

Alabama John T. Morgan John Marshall Place Henry D. Fry Senator Morgan

Russell to Argue Cape Girardeau Peonage Appeals

Charles W. Russell assistant attorney general will depart Washington Saturday for St Paul to represent the government in the Court of Appeals in the Cape Girardeau peonage cases. The matter is regarded as of great importance to the government.

Russell Charles W. Russell Washington St. Paul Court of Appeals Cape Girardeau

Oklahoma Democrats Vow Support to Push Oklahoma Constitution

The Democratic Congressional Committee pledges hearty backing to Oklahoma Democrats in the fight to elect Democrats and obtain approval for the Oklahoma constitution. Officials note the president and attorney general will not rule until formal submission after the enabling act.

Democratic Congressional Committee Oklahoma Washington Department of Justice Russell Pancoast Edwards J. 8. Thompson Oklahoma Democratic Committee Thompson National Committee Democrats of Congressional Committee James Griggs State Committee of House of Representatives Commonwealth

Raise in postal rate in Canada and U S reiterated

Ottawa reports a Washington dispatch stating Canada cannot handle second class mail from the U S by express or freight. Postmaster General Lemieux notes the rate remains the same in Canada and the U S under the current convention, now 4 cents per pound or 1 cent per four ounces, up from 1 cent.

Ottawa Ontario Washington Canada United States Canadian Post-Office Department Lemieux

Straus Seeks Economy In Shipping Office Methods

Secretary Straus sends experts to study Shipping Office methods in New York Philadelphia and Baltimore. Disbursing clerk William L Soleau chief George W Leadhey and chief George C Havenner travel as personal representatives to examine offices in New York Philadelphia and other cities. Investigations also extend to Pacific Coast offices Boston and Gloucester as part of a Department of Commerce and Labor efficiency program.

William L. Soleau George W. Leadhey Division of Appointments George C. Havenner Department of Commerce and Labor New York Straus Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Pacific Coast Harrison Nesbit Solicitor’s Office John J Rodgers Immigration Boston Gloucester

Straus Visits Ellis Island Sits In Judgment On Deportation Appeals

Oscar S. Straus secretary of commerce and labor arrived unannounced at Ellis Island and ruled on a dozen deportation appeals. He sided with nine appellants and allowed one family to separate as the husband could land while the wife and four children were treated for trachoma. He revealed secret reports shaping his visit and pledged funding to enlarge the main building and improve island facilities. He praised reform in immigrant transfer from Ellis Island to railroad destinations.

Washington Post New York Oscar S. Straus Secretary of Commerce and Labor Ellis Island Department Washington Mr. Straus Joseph Wiczek Eva Europe Wills Island Straus Commissioner Watcham Congress Watchorn Battery Island

Pardon for John L's Nephew Sent to White House

The Justice Department sent a pardon warrant to the White House for Marine Private John JL Lennon, imprisoned one year on Governors Island for desertion. Lennon is nephew of former boxer John L Sullivan, whose plea helped secure clemency. Navy assignments follow for several officers and staff through July and June.

White House Department of Justice Virginia John JL. Lennon Marine Corps Governors Island New York Lennon John L. Sullvan

Oil Trust Faces ICC Complaint Over Freight Rates

The National Petroleum Association accuses Standard Oil of colluding with about fifty carrier lines to favor its pipelines, elevating petroleum freight rates in the Central Freight Association area. Hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission opened with five commissioners present, as witnesses described alleged rate discrimination and rebates tied to Standard Oil pipelines.

Interstate Commerce Commission C. D. Chamberlain Oil Company Standard Oil Company Central Freight Association National Petroleum Association Cleveland Chicago, Milwaukee and Association B. J. Blandin W. J. Calhoun Chicago H. A. Taylor Erie Railroad C. B. Northrup Southern Railway Calhoun Chamberlain

June Week Programme at Naval Academy Festivities

Annapolis plans a June schedule for Naval Academy board visitors featuring dress parades daily from Monday to Thursday. Events include seaman ship exhibitions, boat handling, colored regalia presentations, ordnance and engineering demonstrations, a sham battle, and a graduation of seventy four midshipmen in the armory at 10 o'clock followed by a farewell ball.

Washington Post Annapolis Midshipmen Peard

Navy to relieve Marietta with gunboat Dubuque on Honduran coast

The Navy Department ordered the cruiser Marietta relieved from Gulf Coast duty in Honduras by the gunboat Dubuque as many sailors near term of service. Commander Fullam on the Marietta earned praise for handling American and foreign interests amid Central American upheaval and Commander Rogéra is expected to continue the policy.

Navy Department Dubuque Honduran Marietta Gulf Honduras Dominican State Department Fullam Central America Rogéra Eame

Army Offi cers Records and Station Changes Abroad

Long list of army orders detailing leaves of absence and reassignments for officers across Coast Artillery and Ordnance departments. Mentions First Lieuts Fife Dunwoody Davis and others, with transfers to Fort Monroe San Francisco Manila and various posts, plus vessel movements Rocket Yorktown Loulain and Des Moines.

James D. Fife Francia M. Well Joseph Wheeler, Jr Coast Artillery Halsey Dunwoody Artillery Board Fort Monroe Wiley P. Mengum, Jr Signal Corps Fort Omaha Nebr Kenneth Morton Ordnance Department Waterbury Conn Lowell Mass Hartford William RB. Davis Manila Herman C. Schumm Fort Caswell N. C Capa Fear River Henry R. Caser Fred L. Perry 101St George P. Hawes, Jr George P. Hawes, Jr., Lith Offnere Hope Frane Lecocq Henry W. Bunn Robert ©. Eddy Torpedo Charles B. Gatewood Depot Torpedo Joseph H. Palot Compas Henry W. Torney Sars McFarland Joseph A. Green Alexander G. Gillespie Joh S. Pratt Edward J. Cullen Edward J. Cullen, Thirtyfourth Quartermaster's Department Frank J. Morrow Portland Fort McKintey Fort Levett Fort Preble Fort Willams Fort Scammel Fort Knox Willis ©. Metcalf Fort Greble Fort Getty Fort Wetherill Fort Philip Kearny R. 1 Port Greble Moor M! Palle Fort Hancock N. J Quartermaster William Peterson Archibald Campbell 119Th Thomas B. Lamoreux Seventy-fifth William R. Smith Robert J. Callan Thirty-eighth Thames Q. Ashburn Samuel C. Vestal Robert &. Wythe Seventy Eighth Company Merrell M. Mills Elijah B. Martindale, Jr Fiftieth Company Robert ¥. Woods James M. Wheeler Twenty-sixth Company Philip 8. Goldermen John 8. Johnston Joseph 3. Hardin Louis W. Hennett Adda Frank B. Edwards William A. Covington Samuel M. Mnglish Carryll Power Ralph M. Mitchell Richard H. Williams Joseph Metson Hugh J. B. McElgin Arthur L. Fuller John J. Lipop Alan Lefort Ninety-seventh Company David ¥. Beckham Richard C. Marshall Rex van den Corput Forty-eighth Company Rogers F. Gardner Benjamin B. Knehler George A. Nugent James B. Mitchell William H. Davies Arthur T Balentine Albert G. Thompson, Jr Bison L. Gilmer Richard K. Cravens Frank J. Miller George P. Connolly Philip Yost Edward N. Macon George L. Hicks, Jr Lynn 5. Edwards Hugh Kk, Taylor Alden Tratster Frank Long John P. Spurr Francie W Ralston Samuel G Shartle Michael HI. Barer Jacob DM. Coward Frederick L. Buck Charlea J. Frohwitter Edward P. Nones Clifora CG. Garson John B. Murphy Sxtyfifth Henry €. Merriam Harry W. McCauley Robert W. Collins Samuel D. McAlister Elisha G Abbott Alfred Hasbrouck John M., Dunn Highteenth Frederick J. Dengler Alfred MM. Mason Roy J. Taylor Claude ©. Brigham William G. Rowan Lanter Cravens Howard §. Miller Franeia J. Behr Albert J. Rhoades Ralph B.erring Wiliam da Sombre Carl EB. Wiggin Edmund T. Weisel Clarence B. Ross Howard L. Martin John M. Page Samuel C. Cardwell James B. Taylor Brainerd Taylor Richard P. Winslow Avery J. Cooper Frank Geere George L. Wertenbaker Charles A. Clark Welst James M. Fulton Charles BE. Wheatley Jon ©. Henderson Walter M. Wilhelm Edward W. Wildrick Richard Furnival William Paterson Earl Biacoe Lawrence ©. Crawford George H. Terrell Myron 8. Crisxy John P. Terrell Malcolm P. Andruss John O'Neil Charles E. T. Lull Owen G. Collins Frederic H. Smith Charles H. Patterson Lewis Turtle Louis ©. Brinton, Jr Paul D. Bunker Quinn Gray Louis R. Dies William M. Colvin Francis 3M. Hintle Harry L. Morse Donald C. McDonald John W. McKie Fiftieen Robert M. Danford Quincy A. Gillmore Albert H. Barkley Olla F. Anderson Edward &. Farnsworth John L. Holcombe Frank H. Phipps, Jr Thomas Duncan Douglas I. McKay Thomas M. Spaulding Benjamin B. L. Williams James F. Welker Francis B Upham Nathan Horowitz Clifford L. Corbin George M. Morrow, Jr Lloyd P. Wornfall Seventieth Morgan L. Brett Forrest E. Williford Alexander G. Pendleton

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