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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1906

Page

4

World’s Women Christian Temperance Union Meet Confronts Mormonism

The Tremont Temple hosts the triennial World’s Women’s Christian Temperance Union convention. Mrs Maria C Weed condemns Mormonism’s political influence and calls for Smoot’s unseating while urging a federal anti polygamy amendment. Roosevelt sends a message inviting foreign delegates to Washington.

Qmirs Maria C. Weed Roosevelt Washington Boston Biasa World's Women’s Chrisan Temperance Union Tremont Temple Eyilt of Senstor Sincot Marla Weed Covention United States Smoot Crention Marin C. Weed Mormona United States Senate Reed Presient Roosevelt Foreigh Ti Wao Esthan Bion Stevens Portland Galen Allen Purity Department Penal Department Gawerisi Miss Leavitt Mary Clement Leavitt UW Worlds Lord Carliste England Wilfrid Lawson Fale

Urgent Space for Patents and Trade Mark Registrations

The commission reports a surge in patent and trade mark work. Expenditures reach 1,611,305 with 750 in salaries. 20,598 applications were filed, 10,408 registrations completed, marking a near fivefold rise from 1903 and 1904 due to the 1905 law's publication requirement and lower fees.

Iewe Allen Darier Ivisiim Ishown Ik

Exploits of the New Greed Draws Divines to Addresses

Religious leaders address the rising avarice in public sessions as speakers condemn the new greed. The gathering names prominent merchants and officials and concludes with calls for reform and accountability.

Plumbers and Ministers Meet Amid Conference Notes

Reverend Arthur Mercer of the English New Church led an address on the supernatural in history at the Maryland Association conference held at the National Church of the New Jerusalem. Clergy from Wilmington Harthorne Richmond and Baltimore discussed worship forms, missions across Maryland Virginia and Delaware, and Sunday school topics.

Arthur Mercer English New Church Baithnnia Maryland Association National Church of the New Jerusalem Sixteenth and Cortoran Forests Mareer George Henry Dole Wilmington Tapel Harthnare Mr Spiers Richmmond Frank Sewell Natonal Church George Henry Steele Maryland Virginia Delaware Sunday School Union C A. E Sparner American Sunday-school Association Mr. Sewell Arthur, Mercer George H. Dale Delerdtes Justice Baltimore Louis Barrington Sparmer Igtes Waterhouse Maryland Union of Fen Ee Ee Conae Iy Arbitration Board Yelaika Msaters Wasby-Smith Stuart McNamara Tour

Zenor Cox Controversy Ends With Cox Nominee Approval

The Democratic Congressional committees were notified by telegraph of Chairman Griggs decision in the Zenor Cox dispute in Indiana's Third district. The panel backed Cox for the nomination based on a report from Missouri representative Liesd. Zenor will retire to avoid harming Democratic chances, while Cox’s name remains on the official list and may gain backing if sought.

Griggs Zenor-Cox Indiana Coxvina Representa Liesd Missouri Chicago Msiais Zenor Lst

Miniature Painters Invited to Boston Exhibition

The Pennsylvania Society of Miniature Painters accepted an invitation from the Miniature Painters of Boston to send its fifth annual exhibition to Boston. It will be shown at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in December. Entries must be sent prepaid to the Academy in Philadelphia by October 27.

Miniature Painters Pennsylvania Society of Miniature Painters Miniature Painters of Boston Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Heston Pennsylvania Academy Broad and Cherry Streets Philadelphia

Young Men's Club Meets at First Presbyterian Church

The regular meeting of the Young Men's Social Club of the First Presbyterian Church was held last Tuesday evening in the Club parlors. Present were Dr. D C MacLeod, Harry Barton, Berty Corwin, Clarence Kee, Guy Butler, Charles Bair, Harry Holmes, Jefferson Ball, Harry Moes, William Power, R K Brown, Douglass Murphy, Lewis Corson, Dean Lesse, John McCubbin Emner, OW Stratton Rowe, Corvin, Kaan White, Robert Whitney, Oscar Newbold, Jack Alexander, T K Moore and William D Rockwood. Eight new men expressed a desire to become active members.

First Presbyterian Church D C MacLeod Harry Barton Berty Corwin Clarence Kee Guy @. Builer Charles Bair Harry Holmes Jefferson Ball Harry B Moes William Power R RK Broktin Douglass ‘Murphy Ea Morgan Lewis Corson Dean ‘Lesse John McCubbin Emory P Emner OW Stratton Row Corvin Kaan White Robert Whitney Oscar Newbold Jack Alexander T K Moore Willam D Rockwood

Utes Face Cavalry Action Ordered by President

President Roosevelt directs Maj. Gen. Greely to send a cavalry force to Wyoming to compel a band of Ute Indians to return to their Utah reservation after a series of depredations. Indian inspector McLaughlin reports the Utes refuse to return, saying they would rather die than abandon their lands. White settlers express anger over attacks and game losses.

Roosevelt Gem Greasy Wyoming Greely War Department Secretary of War United States Thermo Unite Utah McLaughlin

Graduation prospects and cattle raid reports across regions

In Will graduate in June, details praise scholastic merit amid uncertain diploma distribution. Reports of antelope slaughter and cattle losses prompt doubts on truthfulness and potential Indian retaliation. A gunfight near Gillotts, Washington, leaves fatalities and injuries as cowboys repel Indian raids. Gen Greely heads to St Louis while troop dispatch to Wyoming is ordered from army HQ with no reply by nightfall.

Jay McLaughlin Gilllotts St Louis Wyoming

Army Transports for Cuba Begin Regular Newport News Service

Secretary Taft authorized a regular transport link between Newport News Virginia and Havana Cuba. The quartermaster report cites Newport News water facilities and free government use of piers as reasons. Two monthly trips will operate, with Newport News becoming home port for transports Meade Kilpatrick and MacClellan when they return to the United States.

Taft Newport News Havanese Cuba Meade, Kilpatrick MacClellan America

Garlington Silent on Fort Reno Inquiry Findings

Col Garlington of the Inspector General's Department returned to Washington from Fort Reno Oklahoma where he examined members of the Twenty-fifth Infantry over the Fort Brown Texas trouble. He declined to reveal whether he learned the names of soldiers guilty of the shooting that killed one man and wounded another. His report will go to the Secretary of War in two days.

Garlington Inspector General’s Department of the Army Washington Fort Reno Oklo Twenty-fifth Infantry Fort Brown Tex

Apology Issued Over Seaman Denied Lodging

Secretary Bonaparte received an apology from Harry Marietta of Connellsville Pennsylvania for denying bluejacket seaman admission at his hotel. He claimed the clerk refused entry and Marietta said he was not present then. The hotelkeeper was dismissed and prosecution halted as the apology was deemed sufficient.

Boniface Bonaparte Harry Marietta Connellsville

Sidewalk Plan Granted for Randle Highlands

The Commissioners inform the Rendle Highlands Citizens' Association that its sidewalk request will be granted in the Randle Highlands area. The decision follows the major abutting property considerations and local planning steps.

Rendle Highlands

Railroads Aim to Defend Employers Liability Law

In a key session near Louisville leaders from government and rail to defend the Employers Liability Act as conflicts loom over its constitutionality. Moody says he plans to seek court intervention in the first test case to uphold the law, citing precedent from the safety appliance case and noting bipartisan support framed as labor friendship. Kentucky and New Jersey are cited for upcoming test actions as rail firms challenge the measure.

Moody Éin- Broves Louisville Kentucky New Jersey Jone Congress Washington Department of Justice Interstate Commerce Commisssion Moeely Commission Balaw Supreme Court Johnson Southern Pacific

Hitchcock Secre tary Keeps Eye On Child In Office

Secretary Hitchcock, walking toward his Interior Department office, pauses to glance at a small child left in a carriage near the entrance. He orders guards to supervise the child until the mother returns, noting he cannot stay longer.

Wyoming Sam Mr. Hitchcock

Niagara Hearing Set For November 12 On Niagara River Power

Secretary Taft will hear all interested in electric power transmission across the Niagara River following reports from Captain Huts and the International Waterways Commission. Printed briefs are due by November 24. the final hearing is scheduled for Monday November 12 to allow public argument or oral testimony.

Taft Capt Huts Engineer Department International Waterways Commission Niagara River Chief of Engineers Tait Capt. Katz

Government opens large Oklahoma Kiowa lands to bids

The General Land Office announced opening of the big pasture lands comprising Kiowa Comanche and Apache Indian reservation in Oklahoma. Sealed bids run December 8 to 12 at Lawton land office with bids opened there, under homestead law. Minimum price set per acre.

Oklahoma General Land Office Lawton Okla

Funston heads to Frisco and Pershing takes California command

Gen Funston departs Washington for San Francisco to hand over the Department of California to Brig. Gen John J. Pershing. He will return to St Louis to assume command of the Southwestern division. Missouri shifts from Northern to the Department of Texas in the Southwestern division under Brig. Gen William S. McCaskey. Brig. Gen Stephen Joostyn is assigned to the Department of the Columbia with HQ at Vancouver Barracks. Also notes the death of First Lieut Robert L. Hillcott from cerebral hemorrhage at Fort Monrovia and several naval officer moves and vessel movements including the Maine, Apscho, and Des Moines departures.

Vancouver Barracks Washington Robert L Hillcott Artillery Corps Fort Monroyueateriay War Department Willcott Hunola

Army Retiring Board Members named for Omaha meeting

An army retiring board to meet in Omaha Nebraska lists members and assignments. Col Edward Pratt of the Thirtieth Infantry Maj Moses Zatinekl quartermaster Maj George Deshon surgeon Capt Thomas Bowle assistant surgeon join the panel. New surgeon Col John Hof and Col John Muhlenterg assist. The notice includes transfers and duties for multiple officers across Fort Caswell Wilmington and San Francisco related to military posts and inspections.

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The Sunday Post Preview of Washington Society Life

A retrospective look at The Sunday Post offerings including Society items, Greenhut’s bungstarter, detective Abraham Cronkite, Turk's Island letters, Loomis letters, Brig. Gen. J. Franklin Bell interview, Illustrated Magazine portraits, Coach George H. Brooke football insights, and Pink Sheet sports coverage with Moody's finance features.

Sunday Post Washington Greenhut Bungstarter James B. Morrow The J. Franklin Bell Illustrated Magazine George H. Brooke Pennsy Swarthmore Post Brooke

Architect Proposes Sliding Property Tax to Spur Building

F W Fitzpatrick, noted consulting architect, outlines a sliding scale property tax designed to encourage sound construction. The method, reported as successful in Paris, aims to boost quality building and steady growth in real estate markets.

Post F. W. Fitzpatrick Paris

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