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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1905
Page
2
A long Washington gathering features Governor Douglas and a boot and shoe manufacturers delegation urging removal of the 15 percent tariff on hides. President Roosevelt promises careful consideration and notes Congress must shape any tariff changes.
A letter urges tariff reform, noting iron ore duties and other protective measures are no longer needed. It highlights Massachusetts shoe manufacturers favoring reductions on boots and shoes, and commends the public servant for duty to the commonwealth while avoiding dictating policy.
A chaotic account alleges that after Ben B Odell’s decline the Easy Boss predicts a Democratic win in New York unless Republicans reorganize. It notes Senator Platt and William Barnes Jr pressing Roosevelt for party reform and hints at a White House push to replace Odell with new appointees. The report mentions tense talks about a statewide reorganization to avert Republican collapse and cites ongoing insurance and campaign fund controversies.
Disguised as repairmen the culprits gained entry to patent attorney William E. Boulter’s home at 1728 8 street northwest yesterday. They cut the telephone wire, followed the wiring, and left after getting Mrs Boulter to sign a time slip. Jewelry valued near $3,000 and a .38 caliber revolver were seized from a velvet bag. Police describe two men, one about 25, tall and stout, the other 25, slender and lighter. Detectives and precinct officers pursued leads but found no suspects.
Secretary Louis Brownell states President Roosevelt will not travel to New York for dinners with Admiral Prince Louis of Battenberg, contradicting dispatches that claimed a metropolitan visit. Miss Roosevelt, visiting relatives, has attended several New York affairs in the prince's honor.
Secretary Taft selects the Panama Canal project as the focus of his St Louis Commercial Club address next Saturday night. He has gathered material from official reports and interviews with Gary Magoon, Chief Engineer Stevens, and Chairman Ghonts, plus Isthmus research to provide a comprehensive treatment. Taft will use the talk to guide Senators and Representatives with a concise view ahead of Congress. He will not publish further views on the canal while in Fenema and Hampton, and declines to discuss the Ohio political situation.
A Buffalo physician and early ads tout Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as safe daily aids for gas in the stomach and bowels, clearer complexion, sweeter breath, purer blood, and improved liver function. Advertised as harmless and effective, the lozenges cost 25 cents per box.
Joseph F McGinnis twenty one year old engine No. 1 driver died after he fell over the dashboard near Twenty first and D streets northwest while responding to a fire. A front wheel crushed his lower body and a rear wheel crushed his chest. He died within minutes with two firemen at his side. He was born in Washington and had served in the fire department since May 1 1899.
James A Whalen dies at Georgetown University Hospital after being shot in the abdomen by Sheriff William Embery last Monday night near Cabin John Bridge in Montgomery County Md Coroner Negitt notified the death and ordered a post mortem before the body was moved to an undertaker for funeral services in Oak Chapel.
Weather data from the Weather Bureau reports a Northwest storm moving toward Western Ontario, center over Eastern Lake Huron by night, causing a general rise in temperatures across the Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes region. Fair weather elsewhere with rain and snow indications for parts of New England, New York, and the Lake region. winds vary by coast and region. Local temps show midnight around 25.24, highs near 47, with notable humidity and rainfall readings. river bulletin notes clear conditions at Harpers Ferry today.
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