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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1905
Page
8
Navy officials discuss a gradual retirement rule with a 55 year cap for captains and earlier retirement for some ranks. The plan aims to place younger officers in command, but leaders warn the overhaul will take years and begin with top ranks to avoid shocks to the fleet.
Sergt C H Anderson of the Anacostia substation faced a police trial board over alleged improper relations with a woman and directing substation duties to suit her. Private Crouch testified of shadowing Anderson and monitoring visits to the woman’s home, with a cow pasture incident fueling tensions. Oasis, the cow’s owner, also testified of watching Anderson and keeping a notebook. Hearing resumes next Friday at noon.
The Columbian Debating Society of George Washington University held its first debate in Jurieprudence Hall on the question of establishing a separate indigent insane institution in the District of Columbia. First honors went to Herbert W Meyers and second to Allen G Flowers for their performance on the affirmative and negative sides respectively.
Charles Murphy of the Third precinct faced a police trial board on charges of intoxication on duty. Testimony described a swaying, not fully drunk condition after Septem ber 23. Murphy claimed illness and milk punch, while counsel questioned sending him back on duty.
Commissioner Warner of the Pension Bureau orders a probe into em ployee loan schemes charging up to 10 percent monthly. He named five bureau chiefs to the Interior Secretary for action and notes similar abuses in the Government Printing Office. Secret Service men investigated, finding creditors often threaten dismissal to force repayment, driving families into deeper debt.
James E. Tipper of Emsley Alabama reported to police that $120 vanished from under the bed sheets while he slept in a local hotel. He had placed $125 in his wallet under the sheet and locked the room. only $6 remained when he awoke, with no signs of entry.
George T Hilton once a policeman, indicted for the alleged theft of a diamond ring from Policeman Percy Hoffman. He faces trial Monday in Criminal Court No 2 before Justice Gould after Hoffman reported the loss on January 4. Authorities say the case rests on Hoffman's statements and a grand jury indictment.
Salt rheum is described as an impure blood condition that recurs despite local treatment. Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to permanently cure even obstinate cases. Testimonials and a book offer from Hood Co. in Lowell Mass.
The Pan American Sanitary Congress adjourned after a long day of business with delegates elected as vice presidents and the International Sanitary Bureau to be formed for three years. Papers on plague and yellow fever highlighted Peru’s successful plague stamping and Cuba’s defeat of yellow fever via mosquito control, while talks traced how railroads spread disease vectors. The convention plans to adopt quarantine provisions and invite nonrepresented republics to ratify the agreement.
War Department notes Manila press reports Gov Wright plans to stay in the islands for now. Cable News claims Wright intends to return home in two months after two years of service and to witness improving conditions, though officials see no change in Wright’s position.
Samuel Kupferberg, captured in St Louis after a three year fugitive run, received four months in district jail for common law conspiracy tied to a scheme to defraud Washington Traction Company. His partner Louis Semel alias Fink faced prior trial and conviction for the same fraud.
Frosts were general Friday morning east of the Mississippi with a warming trend by day. A disturbance western Kansas brings a cool spell to the Dakotas and Nebraska, while rain and light snow occur in the Dakotas Montana Wyoming and Utah. Weekly outlook calls for rain or snow in the Central Rockies and Mississippi valley with fair weather in the Atlantic Lake regions, and variable coast winds. Local figures show midnight 41 and 38 at 6 am with a max 63 and min 44 last year.
Commissioner West is reappointed to succeed himself as District Commissioner, with President Roosevelt preempting other applicants by acting before the term expires. He notes gratification at steady support from District residents and the President, recalling three years since his initial appointment and the death of the prior postholder.
J Archibald Williams thirty two metal worker of 719 M street northwest was struck by a freight locomotive while walking a trestle behind St Elizabeths Asylum and drowned. His companion William Roach escaped after warning others. the Vigilant crew recovered the body and coroner Nevitt ordered an inquest at the morgue.
Coroner Andrew Baldwin investigated two infant deaths found by chance in Washington. A white male infant about two weeks old showed neck and head injuries and was taken to the morgue. A black infant about a month old was found in a gutter near N Street and New Jersey Avenue and sent to the morgue. Police from the Sixth and Second precincts pursued the cases.
Costa Rica Foreign Minister in Washington states no foundation for rumors of a proposed union with Panama. Relations with Panama and neighbors remain cordial. no actions, proposals, or plans toward union have been made. Letter dated October 13, 1905, transmitted to the Hdntor Post.
Special to The Washington Pool Topeka Kansas October 18 At 100 railroad stations in the wheat belt are great piles of grain lying on the ground Elevators are full and the railroads cannot furnish cars for shipment There is little hope that the railroads can get this crop to market before the 280 000 000 bushels of corn wheat being harvested is ready for shipment.
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