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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1905

Page

2

Libel Charge Fails In Philadelphia Reform Candidate Case

Philadelphia Nov 3 Rudolph Blankenburg Reform ticket nominee for city commissioner was discharged after magistrate Wisenbrunn ruled that oral statements he made were not written or printed. The case hinged on Pennsylvania libel law distinguishing spoken from written words. Witnesses noted reporters may have published summaries, but the magistrate found no offense under the statute as charged.

Philadelphia Holde Pennsylvania Rudolph Blinkenburg Iibel Felix Isman Wisenbronn Blankenburg Blankenburn Clint Realty Company Isman United States Horace A Taylor the Treasury Washington Hbel

Blossoms Draw Crowds At Public Grounds Chrysanthemum Show

Stormy weather did not deter visitors to the public grounds housing Col Bromwell’s chrysanthemum show. Japanese Minister Kogoro Takahita and Mr Evowns observed the thriving greenhouse display as a large bell recalled its long history from War Navy to Congress and now to summon gardeners and signal the workday end.

Alvision of Kogoro Takahita Col Bromwell Browns

Newfoundland Crew Seizes Action Against American Vessel Gossip

Newfoundland authorities claim crew members aboard the American herring schooner Gossip violated law by catching fish outside the three mile limit. Fishermen from Newfoundland say they hoarded the vessel beyond colonial jurisdiction. authorities deny it and plan prosecutions and possible seizure. Ambassador Wiltelaw discussed the Newfoundland question with Foreign Secretary Lansdowne at the foreign office.

Newfoundland St Johna Newfoundlang Bay of Isands Tandon Noy Armbassador

Electric Park Harness Meet Closes Amid Rain and Fair Weather

Closing day at Electric Park harness meet features multiple heats and fast times. Winners include Furat Rach 214 and Fan, with Carvette, Dedney King, and Kenneth Warc among top placers. Trotting races see Lokre secure a win as Jim White and others place in the field. Weather mixed, attendance light but steady as programs wrap up.

Baltimore Plectric Park Furat Ceorge Paul RoWater Straleit Carvette Dedney King Simon Stamons Kenneth K Warc Bedaworth Lokre White Securites Minnie Drads Bill O

Yale Law commencement to feature Metcalf address

Secretary Victor H Metcalf of the Department of Commerce and Labor accepts Yale Law School commencement invitation for June. He graduates from Yale in 1876. The item is reported by the Philadelphia Press.

Metcalf Hazen Conn Victor H Metcalf Department of Commerce and Labor Yale Law School Yulean School

JR Travers Left No Will Administered Estate In New York

William Travers died September 29 without a will leading to letters of administration granted to Mrs James Wadeworth of Geneseo New York and Herbert L Satterlee. Bond set at 1500000 by Fidelity and Safety Deposit Co. Estate valued at least 750000 with personal property listed at 500000. Residents include Mrs Wadeworth and several siblings and nieces while Travers was a special partner at Huhn Edey Co of 27 Wall Street.

Jansen Wadeworth Herbert L. Satterlee New York William BR. Travere Travery James J Wadeworth Geneseo Herbert L Satterlee Thomas Fidelity and Safety Deposit Company Mary- Lana Travers Newport Rhode Island Huhn Edey & Co Wall Street

Interdenominational Mission Institute to be held in city church

A three day Interdenominational Mission Institute will convene at Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church beginning Friday. The event, first of its kind in the city, mirrors Silver Bay sessions with conferences, Bible study, and platform talks by noted missionaries. Admission Friday and Saturday is by ticket. Sunday events free to the public after seating delegates.

Interdenominational Missionary Institute Metropolitan Church Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church Evangelical Churches of Fly D McLawern The American Baptist Missionary Nlon de Merrill BL Gates Thin City Board of Indian Conmie Ton Cre First Congregational Church Iss Philena A Dickey

Texas to Dock for Repairs for Winter Maneuvers

The battleship Texas, flagship of Rear Admiral Dickins, reached port from Norfolk for dockyard repairs below the water line. She will move to the New York Navy Yard, then proceed to Charleston for winter maneuvers with the North Atlantic fleet squadron.

New York United States Texas Dickins Coast Squadron North Atlantic Fleet Norfolk New York Navyard Charleston

Notable Patent Medicine Ad Promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla

An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal tonic and purifier. It promises vitality and health, urging readers to request a promotional booklet and highlighting the product as the Great Alterative and tonic for overall wellbeing.

Tim Gan Hood C.L Hood Co Lowell Mars

Kaiser envoy praises Roosevelt as peace maker and trade talks begin

German Ambassador Barons Speck von Sternburg lauds the American president for ending the war and expresses keen European interest in his leadership. He will present Secretary Root with an invitation from Prince von Buelow to negotiate a new trade treaty and aims to finalize terms before March 1 as tariff changes loom.

Barons Speck von Sternburg Innedeon White House Roosevelt Root Prince von Below Baron Sternburg Europe Germany Mr Roosevelt Saxony Hegs United States Japan Russia Kaltser Wittesa Root Prince von Buelow Baron von Sternburg von Buelow State Department America

Catholic Church Notes on Tomorrow Holy Name Meetings

parish notices list events across several churches St Stephens St Joseph St Augustine St Theresa St Dominics St Aloysius St Cyprians and St Patricks Church with communion days sermons vespers and masses scheduled for tomorrow including Holy Name Society ladies benevolent society and sodalities and multiple pastors and assistants noted.

St Stephen’s Society of the Holy Name St. Joseph's Catholic Joadiess Benevolent Society St. Augustine’s League of the Sacred Heart St Theresa’s Children of Mary Ladies Benevolent Society St Dominicc's Colored Sodality T P . Rourke St Aloysius Francis T McCarthy Eugene del McDonnell St. Cyprian’s Bk Patrick's Church Tenth Street D J Stafford Thoras McGuigan Wiliam J Caroll James A Smyth Father Smyth Father Carroll

Open Work Stocking Bedlam Warns WCTU Head

Mrs Stevenson, president of the Massachusetts WCTU, says the open work stocking is full of danger. The New York Times notes the statement will shock readers who assume stockings are harmless. The piece plays on public perception and urges readers to take note.

N Ow York ‘Times

Attack on Jury In Court Sparks Disorder

In Judge Gould's court Timothy Flynn erupted during testimony, leapt toward the jury box, was restrained, and declared insane by the jury who ordered commitment to St Elizabeth's. Several others, including Bragg Burch McConnell Schencke Smith and Thompson, were ruled insane and committed. William H Mooney was found sane and released.

Justice Gould Timothy Flynn Flynn Anglum St. Eizabeth’s Asylum James H Bragg Harriet Bu

Tributes to Judge Wylie at Memorial Services

An adjourned gathering of the district bench and bar at City Hall honored the late Associate Justice Andrew Wylie who died during the court summer recess at 92. Justice Alexander B Hagner was chosen to preside and a committee drafted resolutions to be recorded in the District Supreme Court. Attorneys Mattingly Wilson Payne and others spoke in praise of Wylie’s attainments, work ethic, and character.

Ashley M Gould Andrew Wylie Hugh T Taggart Bar Association Alexander B Hagner Justice Hagner Justice Wylie Nathaniel Wilson James G Payne William F Mattingly R_ Ross Perry Henry B Davis Worth- Ingian District Supreme Court Mattingly, Wilson Payne

Navy officers clash over Rae criticism of Engineer Corps failures

Rear Admiral Charles W Rae warned in his annual report that the Navy would be unfit for war if suddenly exposed to combat. Officials declined comment while some officers privately criticized the practice of publishing annual reports before department scrutiny and urged internal remedies rather than public exposure.

Navy Department Charles W Rae Rae Bonaparte Rae Calla

Rate Convention Clash Over Gag Rule Seethes in Chicago

An article contends that the interstate commerce rate convention in Chicago restricted delegates to supporters of President Rossevelt’s rate plan, accusing the executive committee of gagging free speech. Delegates from major commercial bodies resisted, police barred dissenters, and charges of a railroad lobby were denied as mischaracterized. The piece argues that opponents fear upheaval to commercial interests and local welfare from radical rate legislation.

Kanega City Journal Chicago Ronsevelts Executive Committee Dunne Commercial Club Kansas City

Prince Lovie Visits Washington With British Fleet Escort

A British admiral and prince are welcomed by U S officials and crowd in Washington. Reception officers include Bacon and naval aides. Delegations from both nations greet the visitors as they travel by car and train to the British Embassy and Willard Hotel for a three day stay.

Bacon Bromwell Key Navy William P Potter F L Chapin R. Johnson J W Timmons W .Beaupre Townley William Leeds Mark E . Kerr Gerald Sowerby E. H .Rhearm W Pamplett Charles H Robertson Cornwall Richard B Farquhar Essex Richard H.peirce M & Bedford H.C King-Hall C B Brittain W . Crosley Leutenant C H Davis Lieut Bricker Brownson Ensien J C Fremont Evans Admiral Evans Mr Bacon Bob Prince Prince Lovie Mortimer Durand King-Hol Willard Hotel Potter Chaply Johnson Capitol Hill Pennsylvania Avenue Seventeenth Street Connecticut Avenue City Willard State Department

Weather conditions and regional outlook across the Atlantic coast

Weather Bureau bulletin reports a clouded rain area moving from the Mirelsalop Valley toward the Atlantic coast. Expect cloudy skies with local variably light rain in the Lake region and slow temperature changes through Saturday and Sunday. Winds will be northeast along New England and Atlantic coasts, with west to northwest posts on the Great Lakes. Local temperatures: Atlantic 22 to 33. maximum 69, minimum 43 last year. rainfall data noted for the 6 pm to 8 pm window.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Mirelsalop Atlantic Coast District Lake Montana Pressace Canadian Maritime Provinces Jane Texes Ohio Valley Lake Regin New Fagland Lower Lake Region New Ergland New England Atlantis Gulf Coast Upper Lakes Huropean Rtn South Wins Grend Banky Spain

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