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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1905

Page

3

Carter Denies Aldan His Counsel Makes Protest

Government introduces Westcott testimony and Carter defense details costly disputes over alleged loans and missing reports. Capt Carter denies lending $10,000 and admits absence from Savannah duties while claiming he acted as financial agent for his father in law Westcott.

Savannah 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 in Canadian Extradition Warrant

Ottawa October 2 The minister of justice has signed the extradition warrant for John F Gaynor and Rh D Greene and forwarded it to the lieutenant governor of Quebec for action.

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

Judge Rules Auto Lamp Regulations Need Amendment

Judge O'Neal in Police Court said the automobile lamp rules are too vague and must be amended. Arthur Chapin and John Richards were charged with lamp violations. Chapin had a bicycle lamp and Richards had a rear lamp too high. The judge fined both defendants and stated lamps must align with the number and illuminate it for visibility at night.

Judge O'Neal Arthur Chapin John Richards Chapin Mr Richards

McNAMARA SWORN IN AS ASSISTANT U S ATTORNEY

Stuart McNamara was sworn in as Assistant United States Attorney. An improvised reception followed in his office with city officials and the district supreme court justices present to extend congratulations.

Stuart Mr Nameara United States District Attorney District Supreme Mat

Seeks to Annul Marriage

Robert A. Clemons filed a suit to annul his marriage to Sylvia Clemons alleging she was married to Charles Blackson at the time and falsely claimed a divorce. He says he learned the truth on September 25 and has since ceased to live with her. Robert L. Waring is his attorney.

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

Fall from embankment injures man near railroad tracks

James D Fitzgerald aged 37 of 306 K Street NW slipped from an embankment along the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near Third and I Streets NE last night. He fell twenty five feet to the tracks, suffering a severe head wound and a sprained back.

James D Fitzgerald K Street Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Third End

Off to Hagerstown Christian Ministers Attend Missionary Society

A party of forty ministers and laymen and their families from Washington DC depart by train for Hagerstown Maryland to attend the twenty seventh annual convention of the Christian Missionary Society of the District of Columbia Maryland and Delaware to be held at the First Christian Church for four days. Notables include Revs F D Power E B Bagby Walter Smith Claude Jones and J FE Stewart who will participate in sermons addresses and services with events led by Edgar Bondurant Lena Summy and others. The society officers and directors are noted with Hagerstown as the host city.

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

Storm injures Philippines as wires fail and crops vanish

A vast cyclone struck the northeast Philippines on September 26, cutting all telegraph lines and delaying casualty reports. Widespread damage followed with crops including coconuts hemp and rice destroyed across Laguna Batangas Sorsogon Rizal Cavite Bataan Samar and Zambales. Wrecking of the coast guard cutter Leyte off Samar is reported with most of the crew lost and several relatives named.

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 with record student attendance

The National University Law School began its thirty-seventh year with the largest registration in its history. Dean Carusi noted bar associations pushing higher admission standards and reported last year’s graduates with high bar passage rates in the District and Maryland. Brig. Gen. Dalvis spoke on international law as part of the faculty program.

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

Washington College of Law opens tenth year with equal enrollment

The Washington College of Law started its tenth scholastic year at new halls on New York Avenue with a large enrollment of students, equal numbers of men and women. Dean Elise Spencer Massey welcomed attendees and stressed purposeful study and planning. Faculty E Foster, John E Laskey, E C Dutton, W Fitts, and Stanton Peelle spoke on subjects and schedules. E Richard Shipp, moving west, noted he brought an entire class of men to enroll in the second 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 Opened For Ten Year Route Contract

Proposals to carry the mails on the ocean route from New York to Southampton for ten years starting October 12 were opened at the Post Office Department. Only one bid was received from International Mercantile Marine Company at four dollars per mile for each outward voyage. they already hold the contract at a similar rate. Terrific Fate worded warning unrelated to the bid is included.

New York Southlampton Post Office Department International Mercentile Marine Company

Alabama Race Signals Cunningham and Comer in Governor Bid

Lieut. Gov. R M Cunningham and B B Comer tip to lead Alabama race for governor on freight rate regulation, with no opposition to Pettus or Morgan for Senate. Comer claims statewide reform leadership. Cunningham touts government railroad supervision and broad legislative record. Morgan supports state rate regulation but balks at federal control. primary timing unsettled, with calls for a 1930s era style political shakeup.

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

Senator election by legislature debated in Alabama political scramble

The article discusses a proposed method to fill Senate vacancies in Alabama either by legislature election or governor appointment, sparked by the deaths of two elderly senators. It lists potential candidates including Gen Rufus N Rhodes John B Knox Col E L Russell and Congressman John H Bankhead, notes railroad regulation as a key issue, and covers related campaigns in the Sixth Fifth and Second districts with figures like Hobson Heflin Wiley Hall Samford Clayton Taylor Richardson Bowle Underwood and others.

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. Corporal Tanner authorizes General Tasker to install Tanner, as Col Tweedle has not been installed in the adjutant general post. A silk flag from Cheyenne Wyo’s J F Reynolds WRC No 9 will adorn the walls, presented to the chief officers of the Grand Army.

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 California Prison Inspections

Gen George B Davis resumed duties as judge advocate general after inspecting Alcatraz and Fort Sheridan prisons in California, with about 300 prisoners at San Francisco noted as in good condition. He will file a report to the Secretary of War detailing needs observed at both institutions. Naval movement updates list arriving ships at multiple ports and several vessels sailing from Provincetown and Hampton Roads. A seven year old boy, John Host of Rosedale Street Northeast, was hit by a bicycle ridden by Henry Frank, a Black youth, near Florida Avenue and H Street Northeast. he received treatment at a nearby 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 Commodore Selfridge Great Britain Selfridge New England Dallas I Street Admiral Selfridge Alararra Avenue James Russell Selfridge Charlestown 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 Mass Capt T. Selfridge Thomas Oliver Selfridge T 0. Selfridge Duncan Selfridge The Republic

Chaffee in England for unofficial visit amid invitations

London October 2 Gen Adna R Chaffee arrives in England amid many invitations despite unofficial visit aims King Edward wished to see him but Balmoral engagement prevents it A luncheon in his honor by the lord mayor at the Mansion House will mark official recognition with American officers embassy staff and prominent guests present Afterward Chaffee and Crozier will stay briefly at Wrest Park Bedfordshire hosted by Ambassador and Mrs Whitelaw Reid

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

New Plan for Artillery in Joint Army Navy Exercises

Maj. Gen. James F. Wade's annual Atlantic Division report for the year ending June 3, 1905, highlights a June joint army navy artillery exercise across Baltimore Potomac and Chesapeake districts. He calls it instructive and profitable, recommends biennial occurrence, praises troops' condition and discipline, critiques Coast Artillery organization, and proposes district structure with crews. urges growth in the artillery corps.

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

Court martial at Fort Myer in Fourth Case Hearing

Fort Myer held a brief four court martial session yesterday for a Third Battery private charged with protracted absence without leave and insubordination. Indictment and prisoner identity withheld pending department review. Annapolis building contract let to Noel Construction for 359000, Navy photo. Transport Logan sails from Manila October 1 with Ninth Infantry unit details listed.

Fort Myer Painet Lasve Annapolis Secretary of the Navy Sonstructiion Naval Academy Annnapolis Noel Construction Company Baltimore

Army Orders and Leaves of Absence Displayed

The notice lists leaves of absence for multiple officers including Second Infantry and Cavalry units. It notes extensions, transfers, and assignments such as Capt. Edward L. King and Lt. Robert F. Tate, plus duties at Fort Banks and the Isthmian Canal Commission. Also includes naval orders for several sailors and officers with postings to Arkansas, Portsmouth, and Spuyten Duyvil.

Richard D. la Garde Edward L. King Second Cavalry Permideion Harrison J. Price Second Infantry Robert FP. Tate Fifteenth Cavalry Daniel M. Taylor Ordnance Department Tracy ©. Dickson Washington Frankford Arena Bridesburg Sidney L. Scott United States Army United States Army General Hospital Washington Bar Tacks District of Columbia Isthmian Canal Commission Fort Assinniboine Mont P. Frank Fackerd Eighth Infantry Massachusetts National Guard Garrison School Fort Banks Masa Frank J. Morrow Sheridan Army Transport Service Quartermaster’s Department San Francisco Cal James B. Aleshire Joseph T. Crabbs Earl of Archibald W. Butt Charles ©. Marrow Fort Sheridan Willem R. Davis Elvin EH. Wagner Seventeenth Infantry Haa James T. Moore Twenty-seventh Infantry W. C. ‘Eaton Auty L G. Johnson & Co Spuyten Duyvil N.Y. Lisut J. ‘P. Parker Navy Yard Portamouth Trent EB. Simpson Arkansas J. Strauss P. D. Parker Kentucky Esr Out W. T. Cluverins Detacl Eared Agademy R. H. Osborn Uty Johnson & Go. Spayten Ouyvii

Archery devotee Col Robert Williams recovers after car crash

Col. Robert Williams deputy commissioner of Internal Revenue is rapidly convalescing after being run down by an automobile at Fourteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue on September 20. He broke one rib but sits up in his room at 1912 H street. A lifelong archer with notable scores in Ivorydale Ohio and Eden Ohio, he credits archery with rugged health and rheumatism relief. He joined Potomac Archery Club in 1909 and rose to deputy commissioner in 1899, becoming 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 For Coming Season Announced

The Washington Saengerbund committee has finalized the season dates. A series of musicales, Tanzkraenzchen events, theatrical performances, balls, public concerts, social reunions, and special celebrations are scheduled from October 1905 through April 1906 at venues including National Rifles Hall.

Washington Saengerbund Ncfal Washington National Rifles

Engineer Band at Judiciary Park Chief Musician Kamper Announces Concert

The U S Engineer Band will perform at Judiciary Park this afternoon at 4 10. Program includes The Rifle Regiment Overture Jolly Fellows Cornet No 1 Addah Polka Vera Selection The Mayor of Tokyo. Also notes a bandsman drowned at Manila and a dispatch from Gen Corbin confirming Charles H Biegler 2nd bandsman in the Nineteenth Infantry drowned at Manila on September 2 and 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 off the Pribilof Islands, reports 14,368 fur seal skins shipped in 1905 and 18,128 in 1904. Winter counts include 289 blue foxes and 13 white foxes. A second closed season will be set for St Paul Island due to stock concerns. Captain Alexander McLean’s arrest for sealing law violations is noted amid ongoing enforcement efforts.

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

Welcome for milgh goats says Secretary Wilson propagates

The Department of Agriculture imported sixty eight milking goats from Malta. They arrived in New York in quarantine and will go to the Connecticut experiment station to be fed milked and propagated under scientific conditions. The herd was selected by G F Thompson. Forty five goats yielded milk during the Atlantic voyage and the goats average 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 For Event

Progress reported on organizing a welcome for Rev D J Stafford rector of St Patrick’s Catholic Church returning from Europe. Decorations include Carroll Hall beautification with palms flowers and an electrical display as a large reception committee is named from many listed locals and church 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

Mexican Grand Master Juan Pablo Soto objects to the establishment of two foreign Knights Templars commanderies in Mexico City. He says the move ignores Mexican rights held by about 10,000 members and will protest to the proper authority after awaiting authorization from the supreme council.

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

BRED TO FIGHT AT SEA SELFRIDGE FAMILY RENOWA

The Selfridge naval lineage marks a long line of service from Commodore Thomas Oliver Selfridge to Rear Admiral Thomas Oliver Selfridge and Capt. James Russell Selfridge. The death of Capt. Selfridge in Charlestown within a week of a family death underscores four generations of U.S. Navy prominence with ties to the Civil War and Spanish American War eras.

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

American consul clears flag incident at Gothenberg

Bergh American consul at Gothenberg explains he did not know King Oscar was in the city during the brief visit and was unaware of the king's presence when hoisting a flag. He notes the Spanish consul had a similar lapse. State Department finds the explanation satisfactory.

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

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