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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1905

Page

5

Mayor Hold-Over Question Arises in New York Election

New York reports counsel for William Randolph Hearst argues Mayor McClellan remains mayor only as a hold-over after December 31 unless a recount is completed. Fraud probes widen with new indictments and bail set for several men. inspectors face neglect charges.

New York W. Hearst McClellan West Hearst Jualive Amend Supreme Court Board of New York County

Smoot Refuses to Resign Amid Turbulent Pressure

A Sanity era report notes Senator Smoot arriving from Salt Lake City and stating he will not resign amid unfavorable actions by opponents. The transcript recalls surprise at ongoing investigations and committee discussions, while private counsel opinions are noted.

Salt Lake City Privieges

Gov elect Pattison's thin plurality and election totals

The article lists Pattison's plurality and totals from the late election, noting figures such as 42 647 and 91 505 with references to other candidates and party affiliations. It also mentions public works and a separate note on a commemorative service at a Washington Street Temple marking the landing anniversary with speakers from Jewish communities.

Womons Ohi Atte Va Slie Steiger Patlison McKinnoy Mayo McKinnon Bills The Gene Supreme Court David Repub Mathers Davis Ded Lacy Hirtley Soani Iovern Democrati

District Commissioners Fail to Force More Collisions on Rails

District Commissioners inform G M Gaines that they cannot compel the Columbia Railway Company to add trains during rush hours. Gaines complains he cannot reach the office on time due to delays. Mrs Joseph A Quig kit, victim of a Brunswick apartment shooting, shows improvement but relapses as fragments from a bullet affect her lungs.

Ranster District Commissioners G. M. Gaines Mails Sideas Division Treasury Department Columbia Railway Company Gaines Joseph A. Quigkit Brunswick

Virginia Exceeds Speed After Endurance Run

The battleship Virginia completed official speed tests along the coast, surpassing contract speed at nineteen knots while holding 3600 horsepower. The trial, run under fair conditions with head winds, matched the Rhode Island’s average speed from three weeks earlier, as the boards noted slight propeller revolutions above standard.

Rhode Island Boston Inla Rockland Virginia Lega

Forty Suits Filed In Circuit Court Over Louisville Election

Forty lawsuits contesting Louisville and Jefferson County election results were filed in the circuit court. The principal suit challenges mayoral winner Paul Barth, claiming conspiracy, illegal registration, false returns, and intimidation. ONeill seeks Barth’s defeat or a declaration of no election. The petition alleges 400 voters disenfranchised and that “repeaters” altered outcomes, aided by police and city officials, with armed supporters at polls and officials failing to enforce the mayor’s proclamation.

Louisville Jefferson County Joseph T. O'Neill Paul C. Barth Perilon Barth O'Neill Ito Bis Marth Taare Forthers Grainger City of Board of Public Safety Polles Olevil

Venezuelan gunboat Restaurador sails from New York

The Venezuelan gunboat Restaurador, formerly George Gould's yacht Atalanta, left the Narrows for the sea after overhaul at Gramps shipyard Philadelphia. A crew of Venezuelans has been brought to the United States to man the vessel.

New York Murador George Fl. Gould Gramps Philadelphia

Battle in a Barroom Over Election Fraud Tragedy in New York

Police believe election fraud sparked a deadly shootout at the Little Naples dance hall on the East Side. W. Harrington was killed and Abraham Zuckerman seriously injured as fifty shots tore through the room after a challenge by Liberty Association members. Leader Paul Kelly possibly among the wounded or dead. A marked ballot and division disputes cited as motives.

New York W. ¥. Harrington Little Naples Abraham Zuckerman Paul Kelly East Side Kelly Harrington Little Naples Bernard Escotte The Liberty Association Escotte Liberty Gang John Ratta Elenor

Wireless Test by Rev Murgas In Scranton Pa

In Scranton eight miles to Wilkes Barre a public wireless test by Rev Joseph Murgas showed messages sent and received with precision. The system uses a medical tone for each letter and claims eight to ten times greater speed than Morse based systems. Dr Van Hoogt of Washington attended as government interest hinged on adoption.

Scranton Joseph Murgas Wakesbarre van Hoogt Washington Murgag

Collegiate Alumnae Officers Nominated in Flourishing Report

The Association of Collegiate Alumnae named officers to be elected tomorrow in Atlanta Georgia including president Eva Perry Moore from St. Louis and other vice presidents. Secretary Treasurer Clarke reported a thriving finances with a total treasury of 4 734 98 and receipts near 2 978 alongside a net gain of four members this year.

Atlanta Association of Collegiate Miz Eva Perry Moore St. Louis Florence M. Cushing Boston Mra Cheney Borkatey Cal Bizzbath B. Cutting Brooklyn

The Russian Jews and Christian Duty to Aid the Stricken

A Washington letter pleads unity among churches to aid Russian Jews suffering persecution. The author cites Jewish contributions to civilization and urges Christians and nations to condemn religious intolerance, support an international court of arbitration, and unite for humanitarian relief.

Baster Post Christ Satan Israel Church of Russia Sisterhood of Nations High International Court of Arbitration Town HOYT Washington, D. C

Hoadley Repeats Charge Denies Power Manipulation

Joseph Hoadley testified at the Dowling trial over a 67000 suit by Willard H. Jones & Co. alleging involvement in the International Power collapse. He denied pool activity with Judson and claimed Judson stole his stock, while new witness Melville P. Chapman described heated exchanges and Judson’s alleged confession. Testimony closed as lawyers prepare closing arguments for a jury verdict. Transports to Manila listed on a twenty day sailing schedule beginning November 26. Ida M. Davis seeks 10000 damages from Washington Hallway for injuries on an April 22 ride. Chicago to Los Angeles through service via Salt Lake City to start December 17.

Washington Post New York Joseph Hoadley Wall Street Joe J. H Evea Supreme Court Dowing Willard H. Jones & Co Joseph Letter Cyrus Fieyd Judson Hoadley Lester Judgon Headley Judson Melville P. Chapman Chapman Handley Justice Dowling Ida M. Davis District Supreme Court Washington Hallway and Electric Company Ninth E. 9. Maloney L. H. David New Western Chicago Los Angeles Salt Lake City San Pedro Salt Lake Broward Branch Byrnes Academy

Brother of Senator Platt Involved in Tioga Bank Scandal

Oswego N Y Nov 28 Cashier Frederick E B Platt of Tioga National Bank, brother of Senator Thomas C Platt, is seriously ill. His advanced age six six years counts as a hindrance to his recovery as the bank faces an ongoing crisis.

Wpeelal Oswego N. W Prederick EB Platt Tioga National Bank Thomas C. Platt

Still Indicting Dougherty in Illinois Case

Peoria Illinois reports ten additional indictments charging embezzlement against Newton C Dougherty former school superintendent and bank president. Bail set at six thousand eight hundred dollars on new bills totaling one hundred six thousand dollars. court action scheduled for early next week.

Peoria Ill Newton C. Dougherty Worthington Dougherty

Heavy fine for youth who rolled cigarette in Lincoln Street

Patrick Raymond, eighteen, was arrested while lighting a cigarette he had just rolled in the presence of a city detective. He received a fine of fifty dollars for manufacturing cigarettes, the heaviest penalty allowed by law. In Kingston Ontario a separate item notes the April 1902 strike at Canadian Locomotive Company is declared off and the shop will remain open.

Lincoln Street Lincoln gNov Patrick Raymond Canada Kingston Ont Canadian Locomotive Company

Meet Discusses Art Society Plans in City

The National Society of the Fine Arts, incorporated last March, held its first season meeting at Ilubbara Memorial Hall. President Charles J. Bell outlined aims and broader membership. Prof. George L. Raymond spoke on The Fine Arts As Related to General Culture. December will feature Charles H. Caffin of New York on Modern Art Tendencies.

National Society of the Fine Arta Ilubbara Memorial Hall Charles J. Bell George L. Raymond William A. Blater Charles H. Caffn New York

Glasamen Fail to Agree in Glass Conference

Independent glass manufacturers and workers met in Buffalo to form an organization for price stabilization and wage adjustment. The talks ended in deadlock and will resume in Pittsburgh on December 6.

Buffalo Pittsburg

Funeral of A E Bowling in Bryantown Md

Aloysius K Bowling dies at 48 in Washington and funeral services are set for 11:30 AM in Bryantown Md conducted by Father Southgate. Born in Charles County, he served as chief of the Navy Bureau of Equipment and deputy auditor of the Treasury. survived by wife and two children Alice and Horace.

Bryantown Aloysius K. Bowling Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Father Southgate Catholic University Bowling Treasury Department Charles County Maryland Rockhill College Mechanicsville Bureau of Navy Department Baltimore

Postal Revenues in Cheſe Report on Fiscal Operations

The annual Auditor's report for the Post-office Department for year ending June 30, 1905 details revenues of 102,326,585. expenditures 107,395,159. money orders domestic 461,916,214 and foreign 42,508,246 issued. paid domestic 404,334, foreign 7,150,689. total 1,176,130,875. Domestic averages 7.48. foreign 19.64. Rural free delivery grew to 66 carriers in 1906 from 148 in 1838. costs rose to 40,819,944 in 1906. Utopian Club held smoker. Russian relief fund contributions listed. Georgetown Law student Samuel Crandall publishes in Columbia Law Review. King’s New Discovery touted for lung relief.

Post-office Post-office Department Postal Service Norty

Night naval court debates cause of Branch death in fight

Testimony details Branch’s fatal injuries after a boxing bout at the academy. Surgeons describe brain hemorrhages from blows, the operation to relieve pressure, and questions on external injuries versus other possible causes. Defense hints at institutional tolerance of fighting.

Branch Stone Meriwether Finney Annapolis Marx Thomas Admiral McCormick Barry Robigen Monroe Meri

Praise for Meriwether and Daughters of the Confederacy Founder

Caroline Meriwether Goodloe honorary president and founder of the Daughters of the Confederacy sends a telegram praising acceptance of a challenge by Midshipman Branch. The nearly eighty year old advocate rides horseback daily when possible and supports the present action. Photographs identify Fred Melanie and George Donaldson, alias Douglas, linked to a streetcar robbery in New York and a similar September 16 scam against J. C. Viemeyer, a local contractor, with $200 recovered by ID photos.

Daughters of the Confederacy Spreiz Washington Post Nashville Tenn Mars Caroline Meriwether Goodloe The Midshipman Minor Meriwether Fred Melanie G George Donaldson Douglas Boardman New York City J. C. Viemeyer National Mortar Company F Street Sixth Seventh Streets Mr. Vietmeyer

Prof Joyce Returns to Carroll Institute

Prof Maurice A Joyce has returned as physical director at Carroll Institute. His prior tenure produced strong basketball teams and his return is expected to revive interest in all athletic activities, after a hiatus to focus on the women's gymnasium class last fall.

Joyes Carroll Maurice A. Joyce Carroll Institute Joyce

Mr. Wang Accepts London Post as Chinese Minister

Mr. Wang, longtime counselor to the Chinese Legation, called at the State Department with Sir Chentung Liang-Cheng to bid farewell before sailing to London to become Chinese Minister there, succeeding Mr. Cheng.

Wang State Department Chentung Liang-Cheng London Cheng

Troops From Fort Snelling Sent Toward Philippines

The military secretary received a telegram from the Northern division commanding general confirming that Troops G and H of the Third Cavalry with 3 officers and 128 enlisted men departed Fort Snelling Minnesota by train for San Francisco en route to the Philippines.

Philippines Third Cavalry Fort Snelling Miy San Francisco Uppine Islands

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