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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1905

Page

30

Carter Denies Aldan His Counsel Makes Protest

Government officials clash with Carter's defense as prosecutors read Westcott testimony to challenge Capt. Carter's claim he inherited $600,000. Records show disbursements to Atlantic Contracting, deposits by Union Trust to Westcott, and Carter acting as Westcott's financial agent while denying ties to Gaynor & Greene 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

Warrant Signed for Extradition of Greene and Gaynor

Ottawa October 2 The minister of justice 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

Auto Lamp Rules Under Fire in Police Court

Judge O Nea l presided over cases against Arthur Chapin and John Richards for lamp violations under the district regulations. He voiced that the rules are vague and in need of amendment while ruling that lamps must align with the plate and illuminate it. Both defendants were fined.

Judge O'Neal Arthur Chapin John Richards Chapin Mr Richards

McNamara Sworn In as Assistant U S District Attorney

Stuart McNamara recently appointed Assistant United States District Attorney took the oath and assumed the office yesterday. An impromptu reception followed in his room with City Hall officials and the district supreme court justices among those extending congratulations.

Stuart Mr Nameara United States District Attorney District Supreme Mat

Seeks to Annul Marriage Between Clemons Couple

Robert A. Clemons filed a suit to annul his marriage to Sylvia Clemons alleging she had a living husband Charles Blackson at the time of their February marriage. He says she claimed a divorce had been granted and that he learned the truth on September 25, and has since ceased the relationship. 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 B and O Railroad

James D Fitzgerald aged 37 of 306 K Street NW slipped from a railroad embankment near Third and I Streets NE and fell about twenty five feet to the tracks. He suffered a severe head wound and a sprained knee.

James D Fitzgerald K Street Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Third End

OFF TO HAGERSTOWN FOR MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETING

A party of about forty ministers and laymen from Washington will travel by the 6 o clock 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 convention opens at the First Christian Church for four days with Rev J E Stuart delivering the sermon tonight and Rev Frederick D Power speaking on church management tomorrow.

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

Destructive Philippine Storm Strikes Island Provinces

A powerful storm on September 26 devastated crops across Samar, Luzon northward to Manila, with wires down and delayed reports. The Leyte coast guard cutter was wrecked near Samar. crew losses include unknown members and several named relatives listed in a relief cable. Damages cited include cocoanuts hemp and rice. Albay Camerines Tayabas areas feared equally hard hit.

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 enrollment

National University Law School marked its thirty seventh opening last evening at seven. Dean Carusi presided in Chief Justice Alvey's absence and noted bar association pushes for higher admission standards. Dean stated last year’s graduates had high pass rates in the District and Maryland, while Brig Gen Dalvis discussed international law and the school’s new equipment and portraits observed by returning and new students.

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 began its tenth scholastic year at its new halls on New York avenue with a large student body, equal numbers of men and women. Dean Mrs. Elien Spencer Massey welcomed attendees and emphasized purposeful study and solid preparation. Faculty members E Foster, John E Laskey, E C Dutton, Co W Fitts, and Stanton Peelle outlined subjects and hours while E Richard Shipp urged enrollment, noting he is moving west.

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 New York to Southampton Route

Proposals for carrying mails on the ocean route from New York to Southampton for ten years starting October 12, 1300 were opened at the Post Office Department. Only one bid was received from International Mercantile Marine Company at $4 per mile for each outward voyage, the same contractor as now. Also a health ad urges Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for bowel trouble.

New York Southlampton Post Office Department International Mercentile Marine Company

Alabama race begins as Cunningham and Comer size up governorship

Lieut. Gov. R. M. Cunningham announces for governor on a government rail rate reform platform. B. B. Comer, head of the State railroad commission, is seen as the principal challenger delaying his own bid. contention centers on state vs federal control of rail regulation with Morgan and Pettus in potential cross currents and a possible senator primary alongside the governor race.

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 Hobson Bankhead Congress Richmond P. Hobson J. H. Bankheads 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

Senate vacancy plans stir Alabama politics and rail reform

Discussion grows of filling a Senate vacancy by legislature or gubernatorial appointment after the aging senators’ deaths. Names raised include Rufus Rhodes and John B. Knox along with Bankhead and Hobson in contested races. Rail regulation emerges as a central issue across districts, shaping governor, Senate, and congressional contests.

Senate Alabama Rufus N. Rhodes Birmingham News Comer John B. Knox Anniston E. L. Russell Mobile Mobile and Ohio Railroad John H. Bankhead Cunningham

Reception to Tanner at Grand Army Hall in Denver

Preparations by the Department of the Fetemae for a Saturday evening reception to Commander-In-Chief James A. Tanner at Grand Army Hall in Denver. Col Tweedle not installed as adjutant general. Corporal Tanner authorizes Gen. Tasker to install. Headquarters expected to open at the Fendailt Building. A silk flag from J. F. Reynolds Woman's Relief Corps Cheyenne will adorn the walls, inscribed to N A R from W R C 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

Gen George B Davis Back from California Prison Inspections

Gen George B Davis judge advocate general resumed duties at the War Department after inspecting the Alcatraz Island and Fort Sheridan military prisons. He traveled from Washington September 11 and spent two days in San Francisco evaluating conditions and prisoner counts before returning. He will file a report to the Secretary of War detailing needs at both facilities. Movements of naval vessels list arrivals at several ports and ships, followed by a street accident in which seven year old John Host was struck by a bicycle 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

Gen Chaffee in England on unofficial visit

London reports Gen Adna R. Chaffee, while staying unofficial, has received many invitations. King Edward wished to meet him but Balmoral engagement blocks it. A luncheon at Mansion House is planned, with American officers and embassy members attending. Chaffee and Crozier will then visit Wrest Park, Bedfordshire, hosted by the Reids for a few days.

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

New Plan for Artillery Joint Army Navy Exercises Proposed

Maj. Gen. James F. Wade, in the Atlantic Division annual report for the year ending June 3, 1905, highlights a June joint army and navy exercise across Baltimore Potomac and Chesapeake artillery districts as instructive and profitable. He recommends biennial drills, praises general troop condition and discipline, criticizes current Coast Artillery organization, favors replacing company with district organization and urges a larger Adivery Corps.

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

Fort Myer Court Martial Hears Artillery Private Case

At Fort Myer a 4 member court martial heard charges against a private of the Third Battery for absence without leave and insubordination. Indictment and prisoner identity withheld pending department review. Also notes Annapolis building contract awarded and Transport Logan sailing from Manila with unit details.

Fort Myer Painet Lasve

Army Orders Leaves of Absence and Transfers

Military notices list leaves of absence for multiple officers across Infantry Cavalry and Ordnance with durations from ten days to one month and extensions. transfers include King to Fort Assinniboine and Morrow assigned to transport duties in San Francisco, plus appointments to boards and inspector roles and naval assignments with dates and locations across Washington and Arkansas.

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 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 convalesces after wreck

Col Robert Williams deputy commissioner of Internal Revenue was struck by an automobile at Fourteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue on September 20. He has a broken rib but is rapidly recovering in his 1912 H street home. Williams credits archery with his rugged health and rheumatism relief and recounts a long career in the IRS from 1869 to 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 Announces Season Dates

The Washington Saengerbund committee released the coming season schedule. Read of musicales theatricals balls reunions public concerts Tanzkraenzchen and special events from October 1905 through April 1908 at venues including National Rifles Hall.

Washington Saengerbund Ncfal Washington National Rifles

Engineer Band at Judiciary Park Chief Musician Kamper Announces Program

The U S Engineer Band will perform at Judiciary Park this afternoon at 4 10 featuring The Rifle Regiment Overture The Jolly Fellows Cornet Solo Addah Polka and The Mayor of Tokyo Vera Selection The concert comes as news reports confirm Bandsman Charles H Biegler of the Nineteenth Tory was drowned at Manila on September 2 and his 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 and Arrests

The North American Commercial Company as lessee reported 14,368 fur seal skins shipped from Pribilof Islands in the last season with 18,128 shipped in 1904. Department of Commerce and Labor released the figures from W. S. Lembkey’s Alaska Seal Fisheries report. Also noted were 289 blue foxes and 13 white foxes taken, and a decision to close St Paul Island for the coming winter. Captain Alexander McLean was arrested on seating law violations related to pelagic sealing, with the Akapulka seen near the islands. he sailed under Mexican registry and was later arrested in British Columbia.

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

Milking Goats Imported for Scientific Propagation

The Department of Agriculture imported sixty eight milking goats from Malta to New York where they are in quarantine before transfer to the Connecticut experiment station. Secretary Wilson notes goats are less prone to tuberculosis and their milk suits children and invalids, with goats to be distributed to state experiment stations. the herd was selected by G F Thompson. During the Atlantic voyage forty five goats yielded milk, consumed by the steamer crew, 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 Beautification and Appointed Committee

Considerable progress reports from chairmen of reception committees for Rev. D. J. Stafford of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Decorations group plans beautification of Carroll Hall with palms and floral displays and an electrical light display. A long list of committee members is noted, including Rev. Thomas H McGuigan, Franaia Ridgeway, J Stephen Glusta, and many others.

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 confront foreign orders

Mexican Commander Grand Master Juan Pablo Soto protests an American Knights Templars intrusion into Mexico City. He plans formal action with the supreme council to challenge the new commandery, asserting Mexican Knights Templars numbering about ten thousand with many commanderies nationwide.

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

Selfridge Naval Family Marks Generations of Service

The death of Capt. James Russell Selfridge highlights a Washington linked naval dynasty. Commodore Thomas Oliver Selfridge commanded Dallas in the Mexican War and Mississippi in the Civil War, later retiring as rear admiral. His son Rear Admiral Selfridge and James Russell Selfridge followed, with ties to Charlestown and Washington, D C, and a long lineage of naval service across four generations. The obituary notes two recent family losses within days and the continuing duty of Duncan Selfridge to uphold the family maritime legacy.

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 Explains Flag Incident in Gothenberg

American Consul at Gothenberg Bergh explains he did not know King Oscar was in the city during his brief visit and thus did not hoist the flag. He notes a Spanish consul also failed to raise his flag for a similar reason, a point the State Department regards as sufficient.

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

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