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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1905
Page
2
Former Senator Foraker accuses railroad advocates of evading the key issue and says the Republican committee bungled Herrick's defeat. He alleges the party’s internal maneuvers and rail interests influenced the outcome, arguing the dispute centered on the Interstate Commerce Commission’s reach and political strategy.
The Nicaraguan Court of Cassation confirmed the three year sentence for William Albera, an American citizen, after the initial Leon court imposed three years for resisting legal process during a tobacco search. The appellate court reduced the term to thirty nine months, and the Court of Contention confirmed it, with Albera now at large on bail awaiting potential remission upon leaving the country.
Washington Post special reports a power struggle in the New York County Republican Committee as Odell faces a bid to oust his chairmanship backed by Gov Higgins. Senator Platt argues for reorganization with Depew allies while Ryan’s influence in Tammany Hall fuels the opposition.
London reports show the Hilda wreck off Mt Malo France after striking rocks in a night of snow and rough seas. Only six survivors, including James Gunter, describe no panic as boats failed to launch. Families of London physician Dr Stanley but many crew members from Southampton perished. over sixty bodies washed ashore.
A Geological Survey report names California as the sole magnesite producer in the United States. It notes crude magnesite output in 1804 of 2850 tons valued at 929 dollars, and in 1908 47 short tons crude valued at 1009 dollars, plus 1361 tons calcined worth 20515 dollars. Freight rates hinder East shipments as Oregon and California consume all waste production. Other states rely on imports.
A health office record lists multiple death entries with ages and addresses, including Regina Biggare aged 50, James H W Genter aged 39, and infant and child deaths. Names span Regina Biggare, William T Brown, Robert Crown Garfield Houp, Joseph He Dillard, Fnoch Dunnington, Rosie Harrie, Richard Mahoney, John Phillpa, and others, with residences in Marton, Spruce, 18th Street NE, and NW 6th Court. Hospital references include Wash Asylum hospital and Freedmen's Hospital with ages up to mid forties. The document also notes an apparent advertisement for cold remedies and a Groves trademark offer.
Mrs Georgia Ingerick, wounded in the Middletown triple murder, visited the Olney home to aid investigators. Authorities expect fresh disclosures about an accomplice as the Orange County grand jury handed up two indictments. A Connecticut arrest is linked to the case, while Yale reports 23,900 tickets sold for the weekend football game.
The War Department released changes in its classified service detailing appointments and promotions across offices including the military secretary, quartermaster general, and surgeon general. Named appointees and pay rates cover clerks, messengers, and laborers with new roles and salaries, alongside resignations of several clerks in the commissary general and judge advocate general offices.
Rev W M Nevins of the Columbia Association of Baptist Churches decried lack of religious training at home as a root of lawlessness during the opening sermon at the Metropolitan Baptist Church. He urged childhood instruction in reverence and obedience while criticizing irreverence in modern life. About 400 delegates attended as the annual meeting convened for sessions through November 28.
The high pressure area in the Lake Region dominates the eastern half of the U S, bringing northeast winds, rain and colder weather with mountain snow in Maryland Virginia and D C. Showers and winders in the Mid Atlantic and South Atlantic. fair in most east of the Rockies Tuesday and Wednesday except light rain in the South Atlantic and Moriola. Snow in middle Rocky Mountain Region. rain in Arizona New Mexico Tuesday. winds along New England Middle Atlantic fresh northerly, shifting to easterly on the Upper Lakes. ships to Grand Banks with fresh northerly winds. Local report notes midnight temperature 39, 39 at 2am, 39 at 8am. highs and lows across several cities listed with mixed readings. river bulletin shows Harpers Ferry rivers clear.
Witte makes overtures to Zemstvo Congress at Moscow as plan for universal political strike grows. Peasants in central provinces deemed ready to withhold labor, Army and Navy may be drawn in. Moscow Zemstvo talks hinge on cooperation terms and expanded powers for the national assembly. Provincial turmoil, Penza siege threat noted.
Report says the Russian cruiser Lena, having sailed from San Francisco to Vladivostok, approached the port near enough to wireless talk with it and was warned to keep away unless aligned with the uprising. Officers reportedly divided, crew sympathetic to rebels, captain unavailable for comment, voyage details unconfirmed.
Secretary of State Root meets with congressional members to discuss reciprocity with the German Empire as negotiations proceed in amicable spirit. He will not endorse any treaty without Congress approval and hopes to avert a trade war before Germany's tariff takes effect next March.
In Topeka Kansas Henry J Allen Ottawa editor seeks the Republican nomination in the Second District. Beott campaigns in Washington while Allen uses an unusual approach with a burly corn husker driving him through doubtful counties. When halted by a farmer, the driver husks corn as Allen delivers a political speech.
Four Japanese torpedo boats from Sasebo lie alongside Russian transports Baronesi and Vladimir at Nagayak. Mutineers from Russian ex-prisoners bound for Vladivostok are quieted as Admiral Rozestvensky remains in his cabin. Dispatch lists Navy personnel assignments and transfers to Mare Island and Washington.
Goods on exhibition inviting critical inspection. A collection appealing to admirers of tasteful home furnishings with courteous attention. Catalogues mailed on application.
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