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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1904
Page
10
The article discusses a Populist stance on railroads possessing the right of eminent domain to remove property from public use. It notes court considerations, constitutional questions, and potential impacts on contracts and municipal rights in the broader fight over railroad power and public access.
A fragmentary report notes investigators prepare to arrest alleged murderers tied to a complex fraud scheme. References to legal action, commissions, and financial disputes suggest ongoing investigations amid chaotic exchanges and unsettled evidence. Authorities pursue suspects connected to a bank robbery and related embezzlement cases, with names and precise locations obscured in the text.
President Rouse named Ira Harris supervising inspector of the Steamboat Inspection Service in the New York district, replacing Robert Rode. Harris, son of the late Senator Harris, is a Naval Academy graduate who served fifteen years as a lieutenant commander, reentered duty in the Spanish American War, and held posts in the army transport service and immigration service before his Manitou location.
Disbursing Clerk Evans, chief of the Division of Accounts in the Department of Agriculture, has been discussed as a potential Assistant Secretary. Friends urge his appointment, arguing it aligns with the president’s policy of selecting capable business leaders, though Evans himself is not a candidate. The role pays 4000 dollars annually.
A church member from Denver who recently returned from India and the Philippines urged President Roosevelt to support American policy in Asia. The President welcomed the report noting personal observations and praised efforts to secure peace and aid inhabitants in various areas.
Commissioner Rickars of the General Land Office announced a temporary withdrawal release for forest reserve purposes amounting to 610 million acres nationwide. Specific figures include California 21,000 acres Colorado 508,800 acres Texas 1,447,900 acres Montana 152% acres Nevada 1% 8 acres Oregon 94,294 acres and Washington 3,000 acres.
Crucible Steel Company holds annual meeting in Jersey City electing JEB Lyon to succeed WP Snyder on the board. A $500000 first mortgage bond issue was approved unanimously to retire outstanding bonds, mortgage company property, and to fund stock purchases, with net earnings reported at $483160 for the year ending August 31, down from prior year.
Defense presses two main points on peremptory challenges and admission of statements as evidence in the post office conspiracy appeal. Court to continue with final defense and government rebuttal as special AUSA Kelgwin resumes.
Marines were sent from Washington to Cramp’s shipyard to guard the armored Pennsylvania as it nears builders trials. The Tennessee, Idaho, and Mississippi battle ships lie on the ways with Cramp Company watchmen, marking the first time marines guard ships under construction at this yard amid alleged security concerns following attempts to sabotage the Connecticut at Brooklyn.
American naval officers from the European squadron of the North Atlantic fleet will be entertained at Buckingham Palace following a reception at Gravesend. Rear Admiral Jewell commands the squadron. guests include Capt Colby, Lieuts Watts and Jewel, Ambassador Choate, Secretary White, and Capt Stackton, with Naval Attache Capt Charles H. Stackton among staff.
A marble shaft 10 feet high was unveiled at Arlington Cemetery in memory of Maj Gen Frank Wheaton. Lieut Frank Wheaton Rowell unveiled the monument as Gov Charles W Lippitt presided. Rhode Island figures including Gen Rhodes and state officials attended along with hundreds of spectators and surviving relatives. The ceremony featured Army officers from the Seventh and Fifteenth Cavalry, a band, and a prayer by Chaplain Pierce.
Territory to be served from San Francisco Depot enlarged. Major Devol reports Gastington directs San Francisco as the Western supply point. All western depots to be abolished. 150 troops in the West Alaska and the Philippines to be cared for on one station. Inventory to last four years and shipments to begin at once.
The orders relocate several officers of the Corps of Engineers. Lieut Col Smith S Teach moves to Cap Hertert Deane Tiewt Col Leach is relieved from Fort Leavenworth duty and to report to Washington for cannons and assignment. Capt Wilhelm Melly is relieved and to report to Fort Leavenworth by November 1810. First Battalion personnel Thamar HL Bets Sept Ro Stuart and First Lt lowt Whaurr Wiiling are relieved from duty with the First Battalion and will remain stationed at Fort Leavenworth.
Report of Special Committee led by Yashop Potter reviews industrial conditions and union causes. Bishops approve a plan to relax divorce remarriage rules. deputies push for separate church canons and a system of referees. Debate over the Revised Bible version ends with the St James Text favored by some and opposed by many clergy.
Movements of naval vessels have been reported to the Bureau of Navigation. Ships listed include Aytivat Morceau at Tompkinsville, Norfolk. Truxtun at Norfolk. Whipple at Morfols Alle. Dale at Hongkong. General Alava at Woosung. Villalouca at Woo wong. Cleveland at Gaxtmouth. gied Michigan from Bufalo for Erly.
Representatives of the Knights of Malta held their twenty first annual convocation in Washington. President Roosevelt received four supreme officers briefly before the business session began. The treasurer reported year receipts of 180 with expenditures of 1 420 and assets of 3 867. Rhode Island commanderies proposed transferring to Massachusetts jurisdiction, a matter deferred for study. The day included sightseeing by Dames of Malta and a high degree session at the hall on Pennsylvania Avenue. Elections and unfinished business were to be addressed at the next convocation session.
Second of the free lectures series at Jefferson School Sixth Street and Virgins Avenue SW featured Henry Oldys discussing Bird Notes. He led listeners through a morning concert of birds and described many feathered varieties while highlighting their musical notes. The event, part of a broader education board series, included stereoptileon views and was guided by Mrs Young Withee.
Executive committee approves the program for the thirtieth annual convention of the Yeomans Christian Temperance Union District of Columbia. The meeting runs November 1–2 at Church of Our Father with a Tuesday welcome, Wednesday sessions, and a national day of prayer.
Powell cites ongoing debate over May Seaman case and the Dodge Commission testimony. He questions the editorial slur and the editorial board's interpretation of Maj Stamans remarks. He urges no renewed controversy to reopen past investigations from the Spanish War era.
The Hub Parriture Company filed two petitions in the Bankruptcy Court yesterday seeking the appointment of a receiver for the estate of George J Stinging who recently filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. Attorney Lucas P Loving represents the petitioner. The notice includes an adjacent advertisement for Electric Bitters boasting as a tonic.
Yesterday's session of the Brotherhood of the Union debated revised ritual and ceremonial openings. A new code governing subordinate trees and district routines was adopted, with adjournment before final decisions. Delegations from Knights of Malta and others visited the GAR Building as talks continued about the next annual cassioal in Washington.
Justice Stafford presided in Equity Court as factions of Metropolitan Baptist Church argued over pastor Simon P. Drew and his alleged contempt for a May ruling. Hearings adjourned, to resume this afternoon, as court actions progress amid contested factional control. Separate report notes construction progress on the New Highway Bridge, with piers and abutments advancing and favorable superstructure work continuing, despite some delay on specific piers.
An eight year old girl from 14 Fandolon Street Northwest reportedly stumbled on church steps on Tuesday at the Second Presbyterian Church. She sprained her ankle and was carried by ambulance to Emer Gener Hospital, with Mrs F A Hussey Atty listed among likely contacts.
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