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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1905

Page

24

Carter Denies Aldan His Counsel Makes Protest

Government seeks to read testimony from Westcott to rebut Capt M Carter claims about inherited funds and post absence from Savannah. Hearing in New York and Chicago clash over admissibility. Carter denies loan to Westcott and explains disbursements and deposits tied to Westcott, his father-in-law, and his bank and bond transactions.

Chicago Tate Robert F. Westcott M. Carter Gaynor and Greene New York A&a Carter Wyman Federal Building United States Erwin Europe Westcott Ervin Capt. Carter York Stone Savanah Carter Carter Capt Carter Atlantic Contracting Company Gaynor & Greene Union Trust Company R F. Westcott Capt Carter Heikhe White Datter Fouptpe Gensi Capler Ada & Chesne Gio Hank Tae Bua Boney

Fugitives to be Returned Extradition Warrant Signed

A warrant for the extradition of John F Gaynor and Rh D Greene has been signed by the minister of justice and forwarded to the lieutenant governor of Quebec. The action was completed in Ottawa Ontario on October 2.

Greene Gaynor Ottawa Ont John F Gaynor Rh D Minister of Justice Province Quebec

Auto lamp regulations questioned in Police Court ruling

Judge O'Neal ruled that current lamp rules are vague and need amendment. Arthur Chapin and John Richards were charged with lamp violations. Chapin with a bicycle lamp and Richards with a rear lamp placed too high. He fined both, detailing that lamps must align with the number and illuminate it for visibility.

Judge O'Neal Arthur Chapin John Richards Chapin Mr Richards

McNAMARA SWORN IN AS ASSISTANT US ATTORNEY

Stuart McNamara, recently appointed Assistant United States District Attorney, was sworn in yesterday. An impromptu reception followed in his office with City Hall officials and the district supreme court justices attending to extend congratulations.

Stuart Mr Nameara United States District Attorney District Supreme Mat

Seeks to Annul Marriage Robert Clemons sues Sylvia Clemons

Robert A. Clemons filed suit to annul his marriage alleging Sylvia Clemons falsely claimed divorce from her husband Charles Blackson who was living when they married in February 189. He says he learned the truth September 25 and has ceased to live with her. Robert L. Waring is his attorney.

Robert A. Clemons Sylvia Clemons Charles Blackson Clemons Blackson Robert L. Waring Oxnes

Man Falls Twenty Five Feet Near Railroad Tracks

James D Fitzgerald aged 37 of 306 K street northwest slipped on an embankment beside the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Third and I streets northeast last night. He fell twenty five feet to the tracks, suffering a severe head wound and a sprained knee.

James D Fitzgerald K Street Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Third End

Off to Hagerstown for Christian Missionary Society meeting

A party of forty ministers and laymen from Washington will travel by train to Hagerstown Maryland to attend the twenty seventh annual convention of the Christian Missionary Society of the District of Columbia Maryland and Delaware. The program includes sermons by Rev J E Stuart Rev Frederick D Power and Rev W F Smith with Miss Lena Summy speaking in Sunday school and Edgar Bondurant directing the Endeavor service Friday. Officers include H C Kendrick J G Thompson J A Hopkins and J T Eitner with others from area churches on the board.

Missionary Society Christian Churches Hagerstown Christian Missionary Society of District of Columbia Maryland Delaware F. D. Power Vermont Avenue E. B. Bagby Ninth Walter Smith Whitney Avenue Claude Jones Thirty-fourth Street J. FE. Stewart Fifteenth Street Washington J. E. Stuart Frederick D. Power W. F. Smith Lena Summy H Street Southwest Edgar Bondurant Christian Endesavor Chargs H. C. Kendrick First Christian Church of J. G. Thompson J. A. Hopkins Winston, N. C J. T. Eitner Peter Ainslie Faititmore

Devastating Philippine Storm Impacts Reported

Governor General cables War Department detailing a September 26 storm that cut all wires, delayed reports, and caused widespread crop destruction across Laguna Batangas Sorsogon Rizal Cavite Bataan Samar Zambales. Leyte coast guard cutter wrecked. several crew lost. Names and addresses of many relatives listed.

Bataan Samar Zambales Albay Camerines Tayabas Coast Guard Leyte William W. Fisher Martin Fisher Western Avenue Seattle Wash Frederick Hellburg Otttia Hellburg Fifty-eighth Street New York City BE. M. Bontel Cheney Rochester Olsson August Joafison Haback Bristol Sweden George Gardner Nok Alvetis Nok Alvetis and One Bowel Lek. Basactie Almad Battana Gedewa B Aeade

National Law School Opens Amid Record Enrollment

The National University Law School held its 37th opening with Dean Carusi presiding in the absence of Chief Justice Alvey. Brg. Gen Dalvis spoke on international law as the student body reached a record registration. bar exam passage rates among last year’s graduates were highlighted.

Law School of the National University Alvey Carusi Bar Associations Maryland Dalvis Army United States

Washington College of Law Begins Tenth Year

The Washington College of Law opened its tenth scholastic year at its new halls on New York Avenue with a large enrollment of students. Dean Mrs. Elien Spencer Massey welcomed attendees and urged purposeful study. Faculty members E Foster, John E Laskey, E C Dutton, Co W Fitts, and Stanton Peelle spoke on subjects and hours while E Richard Shipp praised the program as he leaves the city for the West. An equal number of men and women enrolled this year.

Washington College of Law Washington Colege of Law New York Avenue Elien Spencer Massey E. Foster John E. Laskey E. C. Dutton Co. W. Fitts Stanton Peelle E. Richard Shipp

Ocean Mail Bid Opens for New York to Southampton Route

Proposals to carry mails on the Ocean route from New York to Southampton for ten years starting October 12, 130 were opened. Only one bid was received from the International Mercantile Marine Company at $4 per mile for each outward voyage, unchanged from its current contract.

New York Southlampton Post Office Department International Mercentile Marine Company

Alabama candidates line up in governor race over rail rate reform

Birmingham dispatch reports Lieut. Gov. R. M. Cunningham declares for government supervision of railroads while B. B. Comer, leader of the rate regulation drive, is expected to enter the race. The contest likely changes Senate seats for Morgan and Pettus as the primary timeline unfolds with debate over state versus federal control.

Cunningham B. B. Comer Pettus Morgan Washington Post Birmingham Ala Alabama R. M. Cunningham Ensley State Railroad Commission Comer Mr. Comer Blount Springs D. Mallory Tully Ta & Eleareuet Railroad Commission Tate Cunninghamya Roosevelt United States Senate

Senator vacancy plan stirs Alabama politics and rail issue

The piece notes a proposed legislature or governor appointment method to fill a Senate vacancy from Alabama caused by aging senators. It lists contenders such as Gen Rufus N Rhodes John B Knox Col E L Russell and J H Bankhead, while stressing rail regulation as a key campaign issue across governor Senate and House races. It also covers Hobson Comer Heflin Wiley Hall Samford and other congressional prospects in various districts.

Senate Alabama Rufus N. Rhodes Birmingham News Comer John B. Knox Anniston E. L. Russell Mobile Mobile and Ohio Railroad John H. Bankhead Cunningham Hobson Bankhead Congress Richmond P. Hobson J. H. Bankheads B. B. Comer Butaw Tom Heflin Heflin Booker Washington Tuskegee Heffin Washington Saratoga Wiley A. A. Wiley Taft Philippines Iskely T. J. Hall Montgomery W. H. Bamford Troy Witham J. Samford T le Hall H. J0. Clayton G. W. Taylor William Richardson J. Bowle C. W. Underwood Shy Buypett

Reception to Tanner at Grand Army Hall in Denver

Preparations by the Department of the Fetemae for a reception to Commander-In-Chief James A. Tanner at Grand Army Hall on Saturday evening. Col Tweedle not in Denver to install, Corporal Tanner authorizes Gen Tasker to perform installation at the event. A silk flag presented by J F Reynolds WRC No 9 Cheyenne, Wyoming will adorn the walls, inscribed to N A R from J F Reynolds WRC No 9.

Department of the Fetemae G A James A. Tanner Grand Army Hall Col. Tweedle Denver Henee Corporal Tanner Gen. Tasker Department of the Potomac Fendailt Grand Army J. PF. Reynolds Woman's Relief Corps No. 9 Cheyenne Wyo J. F. Reynolds W. R C

General George B. Davis Returns to Duty After Prison Inspections

Gen George B Davis judge advocate general resumes war department duties after inspecting Alcatraz Island and Fort Sheridan prisons. He spent two days in San Francisco reporting on conditions and prisoner counts. Navy vessel movements include Hopkins and Hannibal entries and sailings. A seven year old boy, John Host, was struck by a bicycle ridden by Henry Frank in northeast Washington and treated at a drug store.

Alcatraz Island Fort Sheridan George B. Davis War Department California Chicago Davis Washington San Francisco Secretary of War John Host Rosedale Street Florida Avenue Hil Street Henry Frank Tracy ©. Dickson Ordnance Department Frankford Arena Bridesburg Sidney L. Scott United States Army United States Army General Cal James B. Aleshire Joseph T. Crabbs Earl of Archibald W. Butt Charles ©. Marrow Willem R. Davis Elvin HE. Wagner Seventeenth Infantry James T. Moore Twenty-seventh Infantry

Gen Chaffee in England for unofficial visit with luncheon

Lieut. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee visits London staying unofficial despite invitations. King Edward asked to meet him but Balmoral trip not possible. a Mansion House luncheon in his honor will be held with American officers and embassy members present. Chaffee and Crozier will then visit Wrest Park, Bedfordshire, hosted by Ambassador and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid for a few days.

London England Adna R. Chaffes Edward Thomas Lipton Gen. Chaffee Balmoral

New Plan Proposed For Artillery Organization In Coast Districts

Maj. Gen. James F. Wade in his Atlantic Division annual report for the year ending June 3 1905 endorses joint army and navy exercises in June across Baltimore Potomac and Chesapeake districts as instructive and profitable but advises they occur every two years. He favors replacing current Coast Artillery company structure with a district system akin to naval crew deployment and notes a need for larger artillery corps.

Atlantic James F. Wade Army and Navy Baltimore Potomac Chesapeake Coast Artillery Wade É&C

Court Martial at Fort Myer Holds Artillery Private

A Fort Myer four court martial session examined a Third Battery private for absence without leave and insubordination. Indictment and prisoner identity withheld pending department review. Annapolis building contract awarded to Noel Construction Co. at 359000. Transport Logan sails from Manila October 1 with Ninth Infantry Company B, 149 enlisted, eight casuals, thirteen sick, one insane.

Fort Myer Painet Lasve Annapolis Secretary of the Navy Sonstructiion Naval Academy Annnapolis Noel Construction Company Baltimore Logan Manila Corbin Ninth Infantry

Army Orders and Officer Transfers 1905

Leaves of absence granted across ranks with extended periods and local duty shifts. Officers reassigned to forts and depots, including King and Price, while others proceed to examinations and boards at Fort Sheridan. Naval officers receive detailed postings and ordnance duties as the service reshuffles personnel.

Eaton Auty L G. Johnson & Co Spuyten Duyvil N.Y. Lisut J. ‘P. Parker Navy Yard Portamouth N, EL Trent E. Simpson Arkansas J. Strauss Arkaneas P. D. Parker Kentucky Arkenga oMesrout W. T. Cluverins Detacl Eared Agademy R. H. Osborn Uty Johnson & Go. Spayten Ouyvii

Archery devotee Col Robert Williams ill after auto crash

Deputy Commissioner of Internal Revenue Col Robert Williams, injured by an automobile at Fourteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue on September 20, is rapidly convalescing at his home on H Street. A lifelong archery enthusiast, he cites the sport as key to his rugged health and credits it with helping him shoot rheumatism away. Williams has served in the internal revenue service since 1869, rising to deputy commissioner in 1899, making him the bureau's senior member.

Internal Revenue Robert Williams Fourteenth Street Pennsylvania Avenue H Street Col. Williams Ivorydale Ohio Eden Potomac Archery Club Col Williama Internal Revenue Service Grant Dayton New Oreans Cleveland McKinley Interal Revenue New York

Saengerbund Programme Dates Announced For Season

The Washington Saengerbund committee released the coming season schedule listing numerous musicales dances theatrical and public concerts. Highlights include first and second musicales social reunions grand balls and special events at venues like National Rifles Hall with dates ranging from late October 1905 to April 1906.

Washington Saengerbund Ncfal Washington National Rifles

Engineer Band Program at Judiciary Park Concert

Chief Musician Julius Kamper announced a 4 10 this afternoon program for the U S Engineer Band at Judiciary Park featuring The Rifle Regiment Overture Jolly Fellows Cornet nolo Addah Polka Vera Selection The Mayor of Tokyo The military secretary reported Charles H Biegler a bandsman in the Nineteenth Tory drowned at Manila on September 2 and the body recovered.

Judiciary Park Julius Kamper U. S The Rifle Regiment Jolly Fellows Cornet Nolo Addah Vera Selection Tokyo Manila Corbin Charles H. Biegler

Alaskan Fur Trade Report Reveals Sealskin Totals

The North American Commercial Company, lessee of sealing rights near the Pribilof Islands, shipped 14 368 fur seal skins in the 1905 season and 18 128 in 1904. Department of Commerce figures from W S Lembkey show fox catches on the islands and a plan for a second closed season at St Paul Island. An arrest of Captain Alexander McLean for sealing law violations is noted with reference to the Akapulka schooner and Mexican registry.

North American Commercial Company Pribllof Islands Department of Commerce and Labor W. S. Lembkey Alaska St. Paul Island Alexander McLean Lembkey United States British Columbia

Goats Arrive From Malta for Scientific Milk Program

The Department of Agriculture imported sixty eight milking goats from Malta. They arrived in New York, are in quarantine, and will be moved to the Connecticut experiment station to be fed milked and propagated under scientific conditions. The herd, chosen by G F Thompson, yielded milk during the voyage with crews drinking it. Each goat averages about three quarts of milk daily.

Department of Agriculture Island of Malta New York Connecticut Wilson Bays United States G. F. Thompson Department Atlantic

Reception to Dr Stafford Carroll Beautified and Committee Appointed

Considerable progress on the reception to Rev D J Stafford rector of St Patrick's Catholic Church returning from Europe. Decorations committee plans beautification of the Carroll Hall with palms and flowers and an electrical display. A long list of names forms the reception committee with many local church and civic figures.

J. W. Huppert Deka Buhay Gharied M Latimer F. A Parka George B Bevin A Callaghan F. J Galligan Fheobald F Tay J W Wikians J J Ganper Rev James A Amiik Michael M. Leann F W Bunwerth F Morgan P Cannan H J Feeds A A Aphbyen Hester F Bennison A. A Bramp William Swing Charles Glark Wood Cullen BW Buckley Jamay Phapgtripk John i Darby Lewla Ahell J Treanor John McDermott Victor H. Desio Jerome Desio Hugh Cosgrove Julien Dapray P J Hartigan George Berry Francis P She A J Clarke M Sullivan J J Walsh Joseph Spain J. Fendil Cain John Magruder George C. Reid E J Hannan O B Duty John T. Divine A. A. Wilson William F Hart Charles J. Columbus Thomas S Evans Thomas 8. Shea John Shea George Corbett AO Joy J H. Galt J. D Mankin Stephan Bacon George Young V. A Braunytine Eugene Carusl J. Fegan M O Crane W. C Keegan Gatti J H Hunter J Byrnes John A Madigan Daniel Loughran Charles J. O’neil J.D. Byrnes George W Harvey Thomas H. Callan Jonn D Buckley Charles Berner John ©. Galloway Oliver J Ba Beau George G Hill Franklin T D. D Mulcahy T G Stoner Aman Morrin T. O'Connell B Kirsch D Masterson Johan M. McGill J White M Conlen W Oh Jimery Daniel O'C Callaghan Willem Bostman E J. Kinsella J. W Murphy John Quill PJ. Nee M_ Gattl J Atkins Jonn T Callaghan

Knights Templars in Mexico Protest Intrusion by Americans

Mexican Grand Master Juan Pablo Soto denounces the establishment of two foreign Knights Templar commanderies in Mexico City. He vows to protest to proper authority, asserts Mexican Knights number about ten thousand with commanderies nationwide, and awaits authorization to file a legal challenge against the American Templars without permission from the Mexican grand encampment.

Mexico City Juan Pablo Soto Mexican Knights Templars Republic Soto Supreme Council of Mexico

Selfridge naval lineage marked by multiple deaths in family

The obituary notes Capt James Russell Selfridge of Charlestown Navy Yard dies at 90s, following the late deaths of his father Commodore Thomas Oliver Selfridge and brother Rear Admiral Selfridge. It traces four generations of service from the Revolution through the Civil War to the present, detailing battles aboard the Dallas and Mississippi, Vicksburg duties, and ties to Charlestown and Washington.

Ancestor Thomas Oliver Selfridge Dallas Mississippi Selfridge James Russell Selfridge Charlestown Mass.) Navy Yard Selfridges J. R. Selfridge T. O Selfridge Letter Boston Mass Louisa Cary John Boley Commodore Selfridge Great Britain New England I Street Admiral Selfridge Alararra Avenue Mazrs Naval Academy Secon Heutenant Cumberland Merrimac Hampton Roads Cairo Vicksburg Yazoo River Fort Fisher Darien Canal Congress Mmn Pails Tn Ik Royal Geographical Society of Bei2 Bia Admiral Belfridge Hfe Mise Eilen George F. Ahspley Maine Dunstan Boltridge Colorado Pomfret Conn Capt T. Selfridge T 0. Selfridge Duncan Selfridge The Republic

Consul Bergh Explains Gothenburg Flag Incident

American consul at Gothenberg Bergh explains he was unaware of King Oscar's Gothenberg visit and did not hoist the flag. He notes the Spanish consul failed to raise his flag for a similar reason. State Department finds the explanation sufficient.

Gothenberg Sweden Bert §. Bergh Go Sweden State Department Oscar Bergh Oscar Io Gothenberg Department

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