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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1905

Page

2

Isle of Pines Affair Involves Tobacco Trust

War Department statement outlines Isle of Pines controversy over a potential Cuba relation treaty and U S sovereignty. Articles discuss political aims, Cuba Trust influence, and possible implications for tobacco pricing and island control. Department materials cover geography, land leases, and wartime views on insular status, with officials noting changes in views among officers.

War Department Maur Lepartment Romney Isle of Pines Republic of Cuba Wbacen Trust U. S.A Senate Rte Una Bor Tobacca Department Tow War Department Fers Bay New York New Jersey New Columbia Texas Kentucky States Logard Sgt Clipse Taron Hhoeys Tsi Isle of Sps

Pennsylvania buys plants to beautify park right of way

The Pennsylvania Railroad has contracted with a major East nursery for about 2000 honeysuckle plants to cover the embankment from Maryland Avenue to the new railway bridge across the Potomac. The vines will create a terrace-like, evergreen screen that stabilizes the track bed and harmonizes with the park setting, reducing maintenance.

New Park Pennsylvania Railroad Maryland Avenue Division of Public Buildings and Grounds Pennsylvania Road

Detectives Raid Game at Northwest Side House

Detectives from the Eighth precinct raided 2232 Elev ent Street NW after neighbors reported suspicious sounds. They entered to find Tandy Dade hosting a dice and bone gambling game with fifteen other Black residents. Dade was arrested for permitting gaming on premises, and others were summoned as witnesses. Bail set at $2 for Dade’s appearance in Police Court.

Elevent Street Hurlingame Bluecoata Eighth Precinct Tandy Dade Bardy Dade Goring

Kaki Persimmon Succeeds in U S Department Test

The Department of Agriculture announces the kaki Japanese persimmon thrives in Maryland climate and will be introduced to nearby states. An agent found a seedless, fruitful variety in Japan after trials with Abe types and Arlington experiments showed vigorous growth and a heavy fruiting year.

Department of Agriculture Maryland Department Japan Marsland United States Georgia Arlington

National move to draft bill for federal Bureau of Criminal Identification

The Bureau of Criminal Identification plans a Washington meeting December 4 5 6 to draft a bill for Congress to grant an appropriation transforming the bureau into a government institution. Maj Sylvester says the bureau currently relies on police department support and operates a rogues gallery of over 20000 photos aiding police work.

Bureau of Criminal Identification Bureau of Criminal Identifcation Washington Maj Sylvester

Woman's active curiosity prompts new State Department reception room

A new reception room at the State Department for visitors other than diplomats has been installed after a West Coast congressman's complaint. The move follows longstanding dissatisfaction with the prior arrangement and a suffrage delegation’s escorting incident highlighting the need.

State Department Department Congress Wilting Woman's Suffrage Organization George Washington Fuol

German Embassy Interiors Photographs Credit Omission

The Sunday Post reproduced interior photographs from the Clinedinst studio at the German Embassy. The copyright credit was omitted in error, and the images are fully protected with proper attribution required.

Sunday Post Clinedinst Hig

Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsed as Alterative Tonic

A promotional snippet touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a powerful alterative and tonic that builds up the whole system. It claims remarkable cures through testimonials and cites Bock on, Tired Falls, and the Hood Co. in Lowell Massachusetts.

Hood C. L Hood Co Lowell Mass

Father Thomas Installed as Pastor at St Michael and All Angels

Rev Henry B Thomas was installed as pastor of St Michael and All Angels Church in the city yesterday at 1am. Right Rev Henry Satterlee officiated with a sermon on The Ministry, stressing Christ’s authority and the apostles’ great commission.

Henry B. Thomas St. Michael and All Angels’ Church Henry ¥. Satterlee Washington, D. C Thzekiel Hyman Satterlee J. M. EB. McKee D. Thomas Walter Michaels John.b. Willams Father Thomas Jesus Christ Christ B. G Atkins Flora Bernheimer Richard Dey

Baltimore and Ohio trims ninety minutes on fast Pennsylvanian route

The Baltimore and Ohio Railway cuts about ninety minutes off its fastest trains between Washington and Chicago with a new schedule. Dou ble tracking and grade reductions between Washington and Pitts burgh, plus fewer curves in the mountains, speed service. New coaches sleeping cars and engines arrive. the Royal Blue Limited shifts to 5:30 pm from Washington and 8:30 pm from Chicago, saving time on the crosscountry run.

Washington Chicago Baltimore and Ohio Capital Great Lakes Pittsburg Baltimore Royal Blue Limited Windy City St. Sp. m Kington New York

Automo bile Club of Washington Holds Housewarming at Colonial Hotel

More than 100 members attended a housewarming and formal dedication of the Automo bile Club of Washington quarters in the Colonial Hotel. Club president William S Duvall chaired the event with short speeches from members including captain Robert B Caverly. A buffet supper followed as enthusiasts discussed club activities and future runs. The rooms are furnished with Spanish T sian furniture and decorated with auto pictures.

Colonial Hotel Automobile Club of Washington Club William S Duvall Robert B. Caverly The Colonial Walla

Weather report and regional conditions from Washington in November

Weather conditions from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Sunday afternoon report describes a shallow decrescent system moving from Western Tennessee to Northern Georgia, with rain over Washington Oregon Northern Idaho and Northern California, cooler winds along the coasts and rain in the Middle Atlantic and Ohio Valley regions. Forecast calls for rain in the South Atlantic States Monday with rain on the coast Tuesday, partial clearing and warmer temps in the south and lake regions, while colder temperatures are expected in Georgia South Carolina and East Gulf States. Coastal winds north along New England and Middle Atlantic, northeast along the South Atlantic and Upper Lakes with varying speeds. steamers to European ports expect northerly winds and fair weather to the Grand Banks. Local weather report lists hourly temperatures from midnight through evening and notes rainfall totaling 0.09 and sun hours at 6. Relative humidity readings and last year temperature comparison included.

A. S. Dept. of Agricultura Werther Bureau Washington Tennesee Georgia Couthweaward British Columbia Oragon Idaho Calfornia Middle Atlantic Ohio Valley North Carolina Adactie Micalssippi Lake Region Georgie South Carolinna East Gulf States South Atlantic Rorta Grand Danks Minum Otter

Dr. Douglas Hyde Invited to Call on President Roosevelt

Dr. Douglas Hyde, official representative in Ireland of the Gaelic League, visited the city Saturday and was invited by President Roosevelt to call on him. Hyde will lecture in the United States at Yale, Harvard, and Princeton during his stay.

Douglas Hyde Gaelic League Ireland Roosevelt America Hyde Yale Harvard Princeton

Americans to Fill Consular Posts Says Root Policy

Secretary Root aims to appoint Americans to all consular positions, even in small agencies with low fees. He argues natives accept low pay but loyal foreigners could hinder trade and relations, urging Congress to raise compensation to attract competent American officials.

Root Department Aines Congress

Removal of Dennis White From Enon Baptist Church

Dennis White was expelled from Enon Baptist Church after a secretly written letter accused him of unbecoming conduct. Lawyer Campbell Carrington states charges must be raised at a regular meeting with a majority present, and only forty attended the special meeting. White seeks a writ of mandamus to compel the congregation to restore him.

Dennis White Enon Baptist Church White Campbell Carrington

Flag of the Sixth Missouri Infantry Anew Honor

The Sixth Missouri Infantry flag, carried by Burgene Erwin's regiment at Corinth and Vicksburg, is retold with its blood stained history. Mrs. Erwin kept the torn flag, later wore it as an underskirt, and the flag was finally restored to the regiment decades after the war's end.

Sixth Missouri Infantry Regiment Guntown Miss Burgene Erwin Henry Clay Richmond Col. Erwin Corinth Misa W. H. Hui Vicksburg Champion's Hill Black River Col Erwin Edwin A. Hickman Grant Ashlung

Rulers of the world praise meat eaters and progress

An essay extols meat eating nations led by Americans English French Russians and Germans while deeming rice and curry eating peoples as inferior. It argues meat is the most digestible food but cautions against overreliance and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe digestion aid for various stomach ailments.

Stuart Fonby Uae

Army officers urge shift to older pistol caliber

General Chaffee and Captain Vidmer spark a nationwide debate over the best service pistol. They trace calibers from .66 to .38 and argue for a reliable, short range weapon with stopping power. Officers urge rapid fire, few parts, and training at close ranges to prepare future soldiers.

War Department George Vidmer Eleventh Cavalry Vidmer Colt Smith & Wesson Sportsman Department War Départment Adau R. Chaffee Juel Philippines Mora Avho 13 National Board For the Promotion of Congress Republic Washington

Washington Archaeological Society Holds Fourth Annual Meeting

The Washington Society of the Archaeological Institute of America held its fourth annual meeting at 4881 I Street. Prof Maurice Bloomfield spoke on Recent Archaeological Excavation in Eastern or Chinese Turkestan. Officers were elected for the year and a reading of the council meeting in Boston was given. Lectures tonight at Doughs Memorial feature Rev A H Zimmerman on Sheldon's In His Steps. Metropolitan Presbyterian Church hosts an evening with celebrities next Friday by the Ladies Aid Society.

Washington Society of the Archaeological Institute of America Charles Henry Butler John W. Foster Needham George Washington Maurice Bloomfeid Johns Hopkins University Congress of Orientalists Algiers Bloomfield Society Boston Washington Society Semel Pierpoint Langley Charles W. Needham Dennis J. O'Connell Elizapeth J. Sommers Mitchell Carroll John 8. Larner John W. Poster Cyrus Adler Oteio William Héery Holmes Joseph Clark Hoppa Vic Corocallors John B. Henderson Joseph C. Hornplower Herbert Wadeworth Charles D. Walcoth Metropolitan Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Aid Society Fourth and B Streets Vulcani Mary Robe Ley Mal Sal

Japanese Art Wares Selected by Large New York Importer

A consigning article notes Japanese art wares and statuary selected by a major New York importing house. It highlights Italian clay statuary, refined furniture, and pieces praised for intrinsic worth and simple beauty crafted by skilled foreign artists.

New York

Exhibition of refined home furnishings on display

An appealing collection invites critical inspection of chaste and refined home furnishings. Rooms are comfortable and visitors receive courteous attention. Catalogues mailed on application.

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