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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1905

Page

4

Wisconsin Governor La Follette Eyes Senate Fallout

Madison reports Gov. La Follette calls a December 4 special session to consider the U.S. Senatorship, capitol rebuilding, railroad rate laws, taxation, and election reforms. Washington observers note the move could aim to advance his presidential bid by keeping power at home.

Madison Wis la Folletta United States United Statte Senate Congress Washington la Follette Wisconsin Tunget Fo Cancelvalle Togo Arthur J. Dodge

La Follette Face To Face Over Governor’s Next Move

Cooper of Racine is among candidates with varying support. The question is whether La Follette, still governor, can dictate who takes the Genatorial toga. Belmont in Washington plans to push a law requiring disclosure of campaign contributions and expenditures. He says campaign money is public money and public opinion demands reform.

Belmont Congressional Congress Perry ‘Belmont National Committee Washington

Engineers Finish Work On Panama Canal Board Meeting

The full board of consulting engineers will meet tomorrow to wind up affairs after endorsing a sea level canal. Chairman Shonts of the Canal Commission and Geo Davis, the board’s chair, will be present with foreign members likely to speak. Gen Davis may be assigned to Europe in January to finalize reports, while Davis warned that the first drafts of the majority and minority reports cannot be completed before December 15. Chairman Shonts cabled Chief Engineer Stevens to delaying departure until December 6.

Panama Canal Shants Canal Commission White House Geo. Davis Europe Gen. Davis Isthmian Crnal Commission Shonts Engamer Stevens

Abyssinian envoy seeks American capital for Abyssinia

El Hadjir A. Bosha of Abyssinia and Syrian merchant BR. x. Fercissat visited the New Willard to drum up American investment in Abyssinia’s natural resources. Roosevelt reportedly welcomed the mission and granted an escort. gifts included elephant tusks and a mounted leopard.

Anying el Hadjir A. Bosha Abyssinia BR. x. Fercissat Philadelphia New Willard Roosevelt Metcalf Department of Commerce and Labor Harrar United States Abyssumma White House Hadile A. Bosta

Reception at Rosen home marks Russian embassy debut in Washington

Baron and Baroness Rosen hosted a grand reception on I Street for the new Russian ambassador, signaling the resumption of diplomatic ties after the war with Japan. Japanese Minister Takahira attended, greeting Russians warmly as guests moved through a white red and gold saloon with European rugs and abundant flowers. Twenty waiters served guests from a lavish buffet using the Baron's china.

Japan Takahira Legation Baron Baroness Rosen Baron Seabright Mr. Hensen Prince Soltice Europe China

Parson's in the Rage Odell and the President

Washington news: Willcox and Rep. Parsons go to discuss Parsons as New York County committee chair. Senator Page announces Parsons nomination amid Platt Odell factional conflict. Odell says no White House invitation. Olcott vs Ivins seen as Platt and Odell backers organize for county leadership.

White House Ivina Platt Mr. Olcott Washington Post New York Willcox Herbert E. Parsons Washington Roosevelt Parsons FR. Page Werbert Parsons Benator Platt Gov Odell New York County Ivins Fifth Avenue Youty Committee Halpin Iving J. van Vechten Olcott Olcott Odella William M. Ivins Senator Platt Glcott Lect Halpin

No Boss in Sight for Republican Future in New York

William Barnes Jr, chairman of the Republican State committee, editorializes from Albany that with President Roosevelt and Gay Higgins united the party’s future in New York looks secure. He says the coming year’s effort will serve the party’s welfare, not individual ambition, and stresses integrity and public service. Also notes Washington College of Law class of 1908 officers and two delegates from Hed Carriers’ Union No 21 to the International Union convention in Utica in January 1908.

William Barnes, Jr New York Washington Post Albany N. Y Willam Barnes, Jr Republican State Committee Ala Albany Evening Journal Roosevelt Uni Supor Washington Washington College of Law Milas Elizabeth Tyler J. P. Dillard Anja Anderson Andrew 8. Evans Laborers’ Convention Hed Carriers' Union International Hed Carriers and Building Laborers’ Union of America Utica

Murphy to Take Vacation Not Running From Anything

New York November 2 Charles F Murphy plans a vacation away from the city to Mount Clemens Michigan. He gathered private papers at the wigwam and said he would be reachable but needed time to arrange affairs. He denied knowledge of the Krup case and said the mayor had not consulted him on department heads or new appointments.

Washington Post New York Charles F. Murphy Hoe Mount Chemens Mich Tammeny Murphy

Kentucky Appointments After White House Conference

A White House conference with the President, Commissioner Yerkes, Reps Edwards and Bennett, and State Chairman Ernst led to Kentucky officials being named. William G. Doaying becomes surveyor of the port of Louisville, George W. Long U S marshal Western Kentucky, Capt Stephen G. Sharpe U S marshal Eastern Kentucky, Reuben D. Hil U S attorney Western district, James H. Finley U S attorney Eastern district. George W. Lieberth, Edward T. Franks, Samuel J. Roberts, J. A. Kraft to remain in their internal revenue posts.

White House Kentucky Internal Revenue Yerkes Edwards Bennett Ernst William G. Doaying Flemingeburg Loulaville Q. M. Barnett George W. Long Leitchfield Addison D. Jame Stephen G. Sharpa Reuben D. Hil James H. Tinaley United States George W. Lieberth Covington Edward T. Franks Owensboro Samuel J. Roberts Lexington J. A. Kraft Louisville, Wibe

President Revises Rule on Dismissal of Clerks

A recent executive order alters wording on removing clerks for cause. It now says no person shall be removed from a competitive position except for cause that promotes efficiency, and replaces without hearing with may be made without notice to the officer or employee. Also, another order exempts one tobacco examiner and one tea examiner at the Chicago custom-house from examination.

Chicago Custom-House Arp

Willcox Presses for Bigger Post Office Budget

New York postmaster Willcox, visiting the President, urged larger appropriations for the city’s vast post office. He plans talks with Cortelyou and Congress to secure funds for what may be the nation’s largest postal station. A Spanish War Veterans concert invitation to the President is noted, with a committee listed for presenting it at the National Theater.

New York Willcox United States Washington Cortelyou Congress New York City Roosevelt Fort Myer Cavalry National ‘Theater Maj Fred 8. Hodgson Fred Alexander W. G. Wise J. L. King Henry W

Siege of Peking on Canvas at National Geographic lecture

Rev. Charles R. Killie described the Boxer uprising siege of Peking with lantern slides. The Washington missionary recalled perilous moments guarding fortifications around the British Legation and displayed images including the massacre of eleven Americans and four Britons. He also shown scenes of the Forbidden City and the Empress Dowager’s gift wand. A Japanese naval attache visit followed after. Stamp collectors in Washington plan to form a club at the YMCA tonight at 7:30, with about 150 philatelists expected to join the social group.

Peking National Geographic Society Charles R. Killie China Kile Fourth Presbyterian Church Teking Claude Macdonald Kilvea Forbidden City Hillie M Onager Killie Washington Ister

Dancing girls charm crowd at Concordia Hall cake walk

The dancing academy of Miss Eleanora Alves was entertained last night at a talree in Concordia Hall Sixth and W streets by a cake walk performed by Misses Jessie Lindsey and Marselle Myers. The two little girls wore white and pink dresses. Over 150 people attended.

Dancing Academy Eleanora Alves Concordia Hall Jessie Lindsey Marselle Myers

Newly Appointed Minister to Haiti Calls at State Dept

Henry W. Furniss the former Babia Brazil consul and new American Minister to Haiti visited the State Department to receive instructions. He plans to sail from New York on December 6 for Port au Prince and will cut short a planned visit to the United States to permit the retiring Minister Powell to leave Haiti as soon as possible.

Haiti Calla State Department Henry W. Furniss Babia Brazil New York Port Au Piiner Powell

Yerkes Invited to Speak at Middlesex Club Address

Commissioner of Internal Revenue Yerkes received an invitation from the Middlesex Club of Boston to deliver an address on Lincoln's birth date. It is likely the commissioner will accept.

Yerkes Internal Revenue Middlesex Club of Boston Lincolo

Harry Goodwin's Enduring Belief in Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey

Boston man Harry Goodwin 104 Hanover Street recounts two years of pain from overwork and a general breakdown then credits Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey with his recovery. He urges others to buy only the genuine product, warning of impostors. The notice cautions buyers to seek the genuine Duffy's at sealed bottles and directs readers to contact Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. Rochester NY.

Harry Goodwin Duffy Peter Tom Hanover Street Boston Maes Duffy’s Duffty Les Whiskey Co Rochestar New York Allantity Enneplvania Ave

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