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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1905
Page
9
A sharp Tennessee senate race pits Ed Ward Carmack against Robert Love Taylor with personal jabs and no clear issue besides who will win the seat. The campaign features temperance currents, YMCA involvement, a Democratic machine, and debates avoided by Taylor despite Carmack’s challenge.
John B. Atkinson claims to be the oldest government employee in Washington with forty straight years of service beginning in 1866 in the Second Auditor's Treasury office. Born November 16, 1830 in Mercer County Pennsylvania, he has never left the post, served under twelve Auditors, and remained hale despite age.
Secretary Taft plans a campaign speech in Ohio with date and place to be set by the Republican State committee. Senator Dick invited Taft to attend the unveiling of Sheridan’s equestrian statue in Perry County, Ohio. If needed, Taft may cancel these engagements to proceed to the Isthmus of Panama, awaiting the Isthmian commission and engineer board before sailing.
American Ambassador to St Petersburg George Von L Meyer arrived in New York on the Kaiser Wilhelm II and said he would visit President Roosevelt in Washington. Representative Richard Bartholdt of Missouri also landed in New York aboard the same liner.
Secretary Taft met Chinese leaders in Shanghai amid talks on the exclusion act and a forthcoming treaty. Roosevelt orders a circular to consuls to ease issuance of Chinese certificates, amid boycott tensions linked to the current certificate system and calls for passport recognition from the Chinese government. A Chinese memorial urged changes to allow entry on government passports, removing the consular certificate requirement.
John Mirenell of United Mine Workers met with President Roosevelt by appointment. The theme was urging Louisa Hammerling for a Scranton district Internal Revenue post, though she faced congressional opposition. Mitchell did not discuss the broader labor situation and planned a return after Cabinet meeting before heading to Scranton via New York.
Attorney General Moody told The Post that two or three Department of Justice appointments have been discussed with the President and announcements will come within a day or so once acceptances are ready. The rumored Police Court Judge for DC was not considered yet, with a decision expected in about four days amid a large field of thirteen candidates and White House interest.
Manila reports show 95 million in gold loss from hemp districts and ruined plantations. Hemp warehouses are destroyed and a year is needed to restore fields. Southern reports indicate higher death and property losses, with Tycao Island's beaches littered with unrecognizable bodies, including some Americans.
The War Department received the record of First Lieutenant Laula McLane Hamilton of the Fourteenth Infantry for alleged violations of army regulations before a general court martial at Vancouver Barracks Washington. Judge Advocate General Davis will review the report before it is sent to the President. Hamilton, a descendant of Alexander Hamilton, served as a second lieutenant in the volunteer service during the Philippine insurrection and was commissioned as a first lieutenant in October 1899.
Former Congressman H. P. Cheatham says over 60,000 North Carolinians will greet President Roosevelt in Raleigh during a proposed Southern trip. He notes the event will be the greatest reception in state history with broad nonpartisan enthusiasm and large delegations from main towns to mark the capital welcome.
Annapolis Md Oct 3 Extension of leave for three upper midshipman classes due to diphtheria cases extended from one week to two with reopening planned for October 14 though further extensions may occur. Forty cases reported none dead yet as fumigation of academy buildings is ordered before returning the main body and uninfected fourth class members are quarantined aboard the frigate Hartford.
Yesterday's cabinet session marked Secretary Bonaparte's first exposure to the President's official family and to Aston humorous remarks. It was the Roosevelt era's longest cabinet meeting at over two hours, with Secretary Root repeatedly present and others absent due to travel or illness.
Arrangements in Little Rock for Roosevelt's Arkansas visit include arrival at 9 am and departure at 4 pm. He will tour Fort Logan H Roots, dine at a chamber luncheon, and speak at a mass meeting in the city park. Committees in Petersburg and Salisbury likewise plan receptions for the President in October.
A military funeral for Capt James Russell Selfridge U S N ordnance officer at Charlestown Navy Yard was held in Charlestown Navy Yard Park Boston on Oct 3. He died Friday of apoplexy. The body lay in state at the station armory and was escorted by Marine Corps and bluejackets to the park with Bishop William Lawrence conducting services. Rear Admiral Albert S Snow and other officers accompanied the body to Forest Hill Cemetery.
Brig. Gen. W. S. Edgerly, in his 1905 Luzon department report, urges forming a classified insular service from current island staff to stay long term. He notes limited exchange of clerks with the U S and doubts elderly workers’ climate fit. He also supports post amusements and gymnasiums to reduce temperance-related trials.
Announcement from the Post Office Department states deductions will be made from payments due railroads for inferior service. Deductions apply where service is less than seven trains weekly or trains arrive late by more than a few minutes. The plan targets promptness and full rates only.
Secretary of State Root met with the President at the White House for over an hour last night. He stated no major official business was pending but wished to discuss State Department issues. An exchange of memoranda on Venezuelan affairs between the State Department and the French embassy is believed to cover points from Monday's talk with Ambassador Jusserand, with Caracas news suggesting a joint conference among U.S. and French officials may be arranged.
Senator McCumber of North Dakota says there will be tariff legislation in the next Congress with broad public demand once the President’s view is understood. He notes Roosevelt’s popularity and expects the rate question to be addressed, guided by the President’s recommendation, as various White House visitors attend a theater performance featuring the Weber All Star Woman.
George L. Dobson of Iowa longtime politician and former Missouri secretary of state quit as consul general at Hangchow China after a few weeks citing disgust with Chinese customs including burial practices and cholera concerns. He had been appointed March 18 and delayed departing until shortly after.
La Crosse Wis Oct 3 Congressman J J Esch will not attend the Washington conference on the Esch Townsend rate bill He asked President Roosevelt to excuse him saying Townsend is advised on his position and they have concurred in proposed changes
Mrs. Mary Howe Totten, daughter of the late Hon. Timothy O American Senator and former Postmaster General, has a long Washington life and noted culture, with praise from Boston Post Louisville Courier-Journal Washington Star. The volume of verse offers depth and dainty treatment, praised for dramatic action and elevated diction. Binding and sample cloth edition priced at $1.25.
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