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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1905

Page

12

Cabinet secrecy tightens as press access curbed

President Roosevelt directs Cabinet secretaries to withhold news from individual reporters and release statements only through press associations. The two page Loeb letter emphasizes no private discussions, demands official notices via associations, and aims to end public Cabinet briefings.

Loeb South

Anti Age Limit League Organized in Chicago

An anti age limit league was formed in Chicago with the aim to remove the forty five year wage barrier by congressional action. The group, described as veterans of the Civil and Spanish wars and other citizens over forty five, opened offices in the Republican Building with James F. Downey as president and Benjamin Giroux as secretary and treasurer. The circular pledges to fight age ostracism and press for federal employment opportunities matching veterans’ capabilities regardless of age.

Chicago Repubic James F. Downey Benjamin Giroux Old Chicago Light Guard League

Demand Smith Recall by Iowa Catholics

At the Iowa Catholic Congress in Burlington on October 18 Celestine J Sullivan denounced James T. Smith a Catholic member of the Philippine Commission for opposing Catholic educational interests in the islands. The congress adopted a resolution urging President Hoover to recall Smith. Over 2000 Catholics attended the meeting.

Iowa Philippine Commission Burlington Iowa Catholic Congress Seaion Celestine J Sullivan Philippines James T. Smith Mr. Smith Hoogevelt Smith

Exiled Wife With Poker Fatal Blow

Patrick Mooney a laborer aged thirty six killed his wife with a poker in Philadelphia He surrendered to police and said he returned home found his wife with James McCormick He attempted to strike McCormick the wife stepped between them and received the deadly blow crushing her skull instantly

Philadelphia Patrick Mooney Mooney James McCormick McCormick

Oil hearing postponed in Missouri quo warranto case

Missouri investigation into oil company practices pauses as the quo warranto proceedings against Standard Oil, Republic Steel, and Waters-Pierce Oil are rescheduled to November 14. Attorney General Hadley explains the court must decide on production of books before continuing the inquiry. The case returns to the Supreme Court on October 18.

Missouri St. Louis Hadley Standard, Republic Waters- Pierce Ot Supreme Court

Creditor draws gun in broker’s office on Wall Street

Edward Brown, a Hempstead broker, drew a revolver in Winfield Sully’s office at 29 Broadway and threatened to kill anyone unless Sully paid him money. Wilberforce Sully and a stenographer were present. Detectives arrested Brown after returning him to the office. he will be arraigned in the Tombs Court tomorrow.

Apecinl New York Edward Brown Hempstead Lit Winfield Sully Broadway Wilberforce Brown Wall Street O’daniell Armstrong Sully Tombs Court

Canal plan favors lock system for speedier Isthmus project

Panama Canal Commission leans toward a rock lock canal after a survey on the Isthmus. Officials say a sea level design would delay completion, while health conditions at Ancon Hospital improve with aggressive sanitation. The board plans to report to the President through the commission.

Panama Canal Commission Shonte Commission Ian Unitedates Shonts Beleves Esprit de Corps Penama Colon Shonta Markel Th Commission

Heirs Receive 10000 From Mutual Life Policy Letter

Hyattsville Md Oct 11 1806 Mr Thomas P Morgan manager Mutual Life Insurance Co Washington Dc Dear Sir I acknowledge receipt of a check for 10000 in settlement of the life insurance on my deceased husband Dr Richardson Although insured for less than two years and having paid 1216 40 the company has paid 1783 69 over cost The writer asserts the company serves policyholders well and will honor policies for heirs in the future The letter closes with Earle A Richardson thanking the company

Mutual Life of New York Hyattsville, Md Thomas P. Morgan Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York Washington, D. C Dr. Richardson Polley Hokieen A. Hichardson

District Masons Evolve Citizenship Rule For DC Membership

The Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite on Tuesday refined Masonry’s citizenship requirement, allowing District of Columbia entrants to be US citizens who have resided there two years. The change, debated by DC and national lodges, follows the broader rule while addressing DC’s unique status. The council then reconvened to hear nominations for the 33rd degree, announcing numerous electees from across states including Virginia Maryland California and others.

District of Columbia Supreme Council District of United States Grand Lodge of Masons Revery Fraternity Washington

Knights Commanders Elected Across Districts and States

A long list of elected Knights Commanders across districts and states. Notable names include J. Woodmay deputy for DC, Charles Hammond of Trinity Galveston, Edmund Wayne Neff El Paso, and many others from Utah Wyoming Mississippi and beyond. The ceremony honors include districts such as Columbia and Virginia with named honorees and Army service figures like Charles Barth Fort Leavenworth. The roster also covers states from California to Kansas with multiple individuals named and associated cities listed.

Harrie Zwing Vt J. ¥. Woodmay District of Columbia Cristos Price Mempua Wilbur Pick Pouter Nash Texas R S Charles Hammond Trinity Baward McAuley Hartrick Galveston William Haugh Cullough Houston Edmund Wayne Smytia Neff el Paso Utah Wyorwirg Peter Smith Cook Cheysuns Wio Ira Osborne Rhoades Fred Clemett Schrimm Salt Lake Charles Henry Townsend Casper Wyo Mississippi John Hammond Histon Lumberton Gotthieb Smaishat Meridian Montana John Thomas Bachus William Rounsfeldt Tonkin Butte Nebraska Samuel Prissey Davidson Techumedh Lewis Eugene Wettling Lincoln North Dakota Elimore Yocumaries Hilixberg Burleigh Folgom Spalding Fargo Cilahome George Worhington John Clarence Hughes Oklahoma City Charles Arthur Cunningham Albert Orlando Parqueherson Guthrie William Lemuel Tagleton Pawriea William Potter Grifin Hennessey Walter Henry Mathewe Mulhall Charles Gager Ripley Richard Thatcher Edmond Washington Edgar Comstock Beetle Edweyn Venjamin Burwell Seattle George My Luther Wesley Blayney Roneys Point Virginia Hay Talaterrd Fhornton Richmond John Moncure George Houghapleton Lynchburg Maryland Kaufman Katz Baltimore Alabama Robert Sterling Teague Montgomery Joseph Dizon Mallock Birmingham Arkangay Homer Leroy Biggs Hot Springs Samuel ‘Christian Scull Henry Horatio Sopmuck Little Rock Clarence RB. Johnson Texarkana Joseph Coffer George Hastings Lee John Percy Robottom Moses J. Binglehaupt Turner Ashby Bima Caifornia Walter Amed Scot Francis Valentine Keesling William Francis Bunwell Hiram Samuel Hutchings Gustave Henry Ambsen San Francisco Lucien Burleson Santa Rosa Louis Augustus Murch Charles Jellinek Roger Ward Cooper James Lemuel Arthur Foun Wesley Rupert Julius Ardent Himil Thountrup San Diego Jefergen Corvessa Fraser MacDougall Snowball Pasadena Walter Clement Durgen William Dennison Stephens Aga John Scott Vance de Courcey Thomson Los Angeles Joseph Knowland Alameda John Alexander Britton Andrew Derby Smith Oakland John Hudolph Ruckstell Philip Jacobevics George Greene Gould Robert Howard Ameh Abraham Andrews Pes Coleman Dick Colorado Alva Adams Richard Warton Corwin Pueblo Marshall Henry Dean Glenwood Springe Frank Dillingham Denver Joseph Fulton Humphrey Colorado Springs James Rumoey Killen Zechariah Xenophon Spyder Greejey Robert Malcolm Binoong Florida Honolulu Indian Territory Edward James Fannin Lous Edward Loungberry James Frenk Creig William Perry Freeman South McAlester James Elliott Halleyville Jawa Ridmund Nichols Perry John Peter Hobart Guttenberg Joseph Benjamin Smalley Des Moines Rigmund Siebulein Sioux City Joseph Franklin Olliver Onawa Henry Lincoln Carroll Des Moine William Cagewell Cross Burlington George August Riencke Muscatius Ira Roland Faber Davenport Clifton B .Trewin Dubuque David &. Chamberlain William Henry Norrin Manchester Edmond Nichols Perry Keptucky Alfred Hughes Broapt Covington Julius Herbard Wurach, Jr Breckinridge Cagutoman Louisville Kansas Albert Julius Hotzmark Kansas City James Yranklin Bennett Isaac Wesley Girl Wichita Clement Spruance Wellington Richard Bly Bird John W. Wright Elk City Elisha Upffman Anderson Owen Jaden Wood John Claibourne Payne Topeka William Livesey Burdick Lawrence William Edward Laswell Harry Jacob Hamburger Ernest Adolph Henne William Prager Fort Scott William James Wilson Edward Eutley Thomas Alexander la Vere Wag Charles Howard Taylor Bt. Joseph Martin Toner Baraley Paul Ernest Harney Charles Schfterdecker Joplin Clarency Alan Button Roland Hughee Charles Lincoln McDonald Charles J van Fossen Jay Holkwemb Nett George Arde Morrison Jacob Lanpert John Jacob Wuertenbaecher Jytex John Wehrii Hugo

Scottish Rite Concludes Fourteenth Degree in DC Cathedral

In the presence of James Daniel Richardyon the Supreme Council conferred the fourteenth degree on about 100 novices at Scottish Rite Cathedral, 1007 G Street. The event featured a full ceremony led by senior officers, with a notable choir performance and a program including classic hymns and an elaborate display that impressed attendees.

James Daniel Richardyon Supreme Council Southerm Mithras Lodge of Perfection District of Columbia Go ‘Argo Clase G Street Hig Francia J. Woodman Jacobus S Joncas C. CG Francis A. Sebring Henry R. Evane Ceremonica Himer BH. Simpson James D. Bowen J. Archibald Bailey Elward P. Morey Ellis F. Frost Frank B. Shirey William F. Brice Charles EH. Meyers William PD. MclFarland Harnest Daniel J. Walter Humphrey

Weather map shows high pressure and early snow sweep

The October 18 1905 weather bulletin notes a high pressure area in the Northwest with frost in Barkerville and colder temperatures across the central regions. Rain and snow are forecast for the Central valleys Lake region East and South, with unsettled conditions over the next two days. Winds along coast and across the Great Lakes are described, and a local weather report lists temperatures and humidity for Harpers Ferry and other cities.

U. 3 Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Barkerville B. C Nebraska Wyoming Utah Mississippi Valley Middle Atlantic Meyenngland Lake South Atlantic Guilt States Oho Michigan Colorado Texas Panhandie Lake Region Routh Mississippi River Rocky Mountains Rocky Mountain Ohio Mississippi Valleys Gulf States New England Atlantia Gulf Coast Lower Lakes Freeh Northwart Upper Lakes Steamera Grand? Banke Bam Possiblg Sunghine Hove

Yard inspector antics land Vienna man in police court

Joseph White of Vienna, Va., told he was a yard inspector after moving to Washington. He entered homes on Nine-and-a-Half Street NW, inspected yards, rested on sofas, and even tasted flowers. Police arrested him. Judge Mulloway sentenced him to twenty days in the workhouse for vagrancy and drunkenness.

Joseph White Vienna White Washington Yisipen Highth Burlingame Ming

Commanders Take Posts in Navy Bureau in Washington

Lieut. Commanders H W Wherly and J G Fremont were assigned to the Bureau of Charts and Surveys at the Navy Department annex in the Mills Building. Wherly, recently flag lieutenant to Admiral Barker in the North Atlantic fleet, comes after a stint at the Naval War College. Fremont, formerly in command of the Florida, relieves Captain B H Lentze at the local navy yard.

Wherly Fremont Washington H. W. Wherly J. G. Fremont Navy Department Mills Building Bureau Eberly Barker North Atlantic Naval War College Newport T. M. Potts Guam Florida BH. Lentze Navy Yard

Col John N Coe Dies In Albany After Long Army Career

Col John N Coe U S A retired died Tuesday in Albany New York. He joined Company H Eleventh Infantry in 1862 rising from private to first sergeant and regimental commissary sergeant then quartermaster sergeant. He became second lieutenant in 1885 and was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 1898 retired 1898 for disability. He advanced to colonel on the retired list in 1904 under the April 23 act.

John N. Coe Albany Coe Eleventh Infantry Leutenant

Army Orders Leaves and Transfers Across Posts

Army orders list leaves of absence for Capt William Fores and Capt Ulysses G McAlexander, extends for First Lt Charles L Fitony, transfers among Artillery and Infantry units, and multiple postings to Forts and commands. Retirements, boards, and detachment notices follow with officers assigned to Atlanta, San Francisco, Fort Stevens, and other installations.

Wiliam Fores Artillery Corps Ulysses G. Mc Alexander Thirteenth Infantry Charles L. Fitony Philippine Scouts Ligut Henry A. Reed Fort Stevens Oreg Charles D. Parkhurst Jarkeon Barracks William ©. Rafferty Fort Preble Charles J. Belisy Fort Monroe Relph H. Gregg Hospital Corps Fort Ethan Alien Fort McDowell Cal Manile San Francisco Lucien M. Richards Twenty-eighth Infantry Fort Snelling Mina Signal Corps Fort Omaha Nebi Walter E. Pridgen Twenty-second Leutenant Mathew Demmer Philippine Inlands Bergh Richard P. Edwarda Philippines Division Weet Point Telieve Fred Owen Hostal Serpe Fort Pluza Walter B. Pridgen James W. H. Relsinger, Jr Fogert Dunford Charles C. Benkhand Mart Atlanta Detali John T. van Orsdale Seventeenth Infantry Samuel R. Stoned Udent William W. Gray Goberel Henry P. Birmingham Billiard John T. van Oredala Seventeenth Intentey Atlants Williem €. Borfien Army Washington, D.C Richard H. McComyn

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