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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1905
Page
42
The 1896 report from the Treasurer of the United States notes gold’s break in issuance and its rapid decline in circulation while demand grows for paper currency. Silver continues its steady drop, signaling a shift in monetary preference.
The Treasurers annual report shows two years of deficits totaling more than 64 million dollars, with extraordinary 1904 Panama Canal spending. It notes gold in the Treasury rose to 748 million by October 1906 and that paper currency issued by the national government accounts for 72 percent of notes in circulation. It discusses currency denominations, redemption trends, and proposed statutory changes to ease defaced currency handling.
The text notes a halt in silver dollar coinage due to bullion exhaustion, with silver dollars in stock at $168.8 million and $73.6 million in circulation as of June 1905, rising slightly from the prior year. It reports continued growth of the monetary stock totaling $2.874 billion, with gold and gold certificates at 43.9 percent of circulation and signs of shifting composition toward gold and national bank notes.
Preparations are complete for the Methodist bishops conference to open in the city tomorrow with about twenty delegates. Sessions run through Sunday with secret business and public mass meetings planned, including addresses by bishops and local clergy.
In Rome the Pope granted private audiences to Bishop J J Hartley of Columbus Ohio and two other clergy members. He presented a large photograph of himself and spoke kindly of Hungarians in Hartley’s diocese. The Pontiff noted his memory and care for Catholic emigrants despite a cold. He joked about nine years as chancellor. Separately French-speaking Foresters in New England vote to secede and form a new group citing French ritual rights.
In December 1900, young people organized a Zionist youth group at Adath Israel Congregation with aims religious social and educational. After leadership changes the group consolidated with the Young People's Union of Zion in 1902 forming a society to promote Zionism history literature and social intercourse now with about 125 members led by Chairman Mark Stearman and officers including Rose Aaron Rose Cohen and Charles J. Stein.
The group notes six years in existence with four years as a Zionist society. Mr. Mazer serves a second term and the body aims to become a prominent Zionist society in the United States. It cites persecution of Jews, especially in Russia, and credits Theodore Herzl for mobilizing support for a publicly recognized Jewish home in Palestine. The piece also advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for skin ailments.
The article reviews Zionist growth in the United States with 287 societies under the Federation of American Zionists, notes Herzl's death dampening zeal, and describes the Basle Congress of 1905. It covers the East African Commission's unfavorable report on a colonial site and confirms Palestine as the movement's goal under Nordau Wolffsohn and Warburg.
Francis E. Leupp, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, rejects a Sunday Post interview misquoting him. He clarifies that he is hopeful for the Indian's development as a laborer and self-sustainer, stressing patience, no overnight transformation, and the need for a competitive, organized society rather than forced assimilation.
Pittsburg reports a second larceny charge of 750 dolla rs against Edward G. Cunliffe, the missing 100000 in cash linked to an express robbery. Friends seek a lunacy commission to probe his sanity while Pinkerton and Hartford police search homes for the missing funds amid denials of mistreatment.
Rev Father Joseph Rickard and Santa Clara College astronomer announced sun spot group findings from San Jose. He estimates the group length at 144145 miles and width at 116532 miles. Increased solar activity noted, with two newly observed spots possibly exceeding all previous sizes.
Vice President Fairbanks refuses to campaign for or against Philadelphia mayoral race. He cites heavy travel and home duties, noting he cannot make campaign speeches this year. Separate item: fourteen sections of land in the northwestern area were withdrawn from federal possession by the United States Land Office.
The Interior Department received a petition from Imperial Valley citizens seeking relief for damages caused by the California Development Company. Its drainage canal formed a lake covering vast land and inundating thousands of acres, due to unguarded diversions and heavy winter rains. The firm, organized in New Jersey, diverted Colorado River water into Mexico, then back, with inadequate controls. Repair and river restoration are planned, with efforts to restore proper flow expected to take months.
Dr. L A Bauer head of terrestrial magnetism at the Carnegie Institution spoke to the Washington Philosophical Society about a magnetic survey of the North Pacific. He noted a $20 000 provisional allotment, the Galilee ship refitted to reduce magnetic interference, and plans for cruises along California Hawaii and China with a major voyage next year. He cited faulty existing magnetic charts for the North Pacific and especially California and the Hawaiian Islands.
New York October 23 The strike of teamsters employed by Thomas Orr at Twenty first street and Eighth avenue threatens to spread citywide. About 50 000 may join a general walkout in days. Bosses at an Astor meeting rejected concessions and opened a strikebreaker office at 244 Pearl street with Pinkerton guards. No violence yet. Local officials say they will test strength before a wider walkout, while Libby & Co. deny interest.
Chicago machinery, moving and rigging workers vote to walk out Thursday morning in a general strike against teaming contractors. About 8,000 union teamsters in the Chicago Team Owners’ Association are affected. Members of the Machinery and Safe Teamsters and Rigging Union, No. 14, IBT. The union demanded higher wages. employers refused.
Harrisburg Oct 22 Detectives hunt men who placed iron on the Philadelphia and Erie line near Dauphin County to derail the Southern express. A track walker found large iron pieces on the rails and moved them to the side before the train arrived. Detectives have been assigned to the case.
Lima Ohio October confession by Wi king and Elijah Bowsher, indicted for robbing the American National Bank seven years ago, led to a guilty plea to receiving stolen money. Wi king was sentenced to five years' imprisonment.
Dr Edward Martin director of the Philadelphia department of public health and charities resigns from a $10 000 a year post to Mayor Weaver citing personal reasons. He says his private practice and university work demand more time than he can give while remaining in office. The resignation letter appeared informal and Mayor Weaver questioned its seriousness.
Col William Wallace Brown veteran of the Civil War and former Congress member serves as auditor of the Navy Department. Born Cayuga County New York 1838 he moved to Pennsylvania and built a long public service career including two terms in the House, law practice and oil business. He joined the Union army, later earned a law degree and served as district attorney and state legislator before federal roles in the War and Navy departments. He farms in Erie County and remains active in the Baptist Church. He married Helen Crandatt in Alfred College years ago.
The body of Miss Annie Scott, who killed herself at Haddom Hall in Atlantic City, was brought to New York and identified by T Davis of Brooklyn. He claimed they were former playmates. Davis wished cremation. the undertaker declined to share his address. Reports linked her to the Peck family but were denied.
The Supreme Court yesterday advanced the cases of Daniel Red Bird and others involving the rights of outsiders who intermarried with Cherokee Indians. February 19 is fixed as the date for their presentation.
Interstate Commerce Commission opened a Cleveland hearing on the Fred G Clark Oil Company dispute over through rates to New England against the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad. The case contends the Standard Oil Company blocks competition. the oil firm presented an analyst who argued its products are not as combustible as claimed. President Roosevelt may receive the commission findings for use in the annual message to Congress.
The Supreme Court ruled Greene a New York state senator must come to Washington to stand trial on charges of conspiring with George W Beavers to defraud the government. The decision ends his bid to avoid removal as habeas corpus petitions pursued through New York courts.
In a United States Supreme Court action, Georgia was granted permission to file its complaint against the Tennessee and Ducktown Copper Companies. The suit seeks relief for citizens affected by fumes from furnace smokestacks at Ducktown near the interstate line. A rule to show cause why a restraining order should not be issued was entered.
The U S Supreme Court advanced the hearing of a Kentucky insurance licensing dispute involving Security Mutual Life of Binghamton N Y and Kentucky Insurance Commissioner H P Prewitt. The case tests Kentucky law authorizing license revocation of foreign firms removed to federal court over state court challenges.
The writ of error in Cedar Rapids Water Co. v City of Cedar Rapide Iowa was yesterday dismissed by the U S Supreme Court. One case originated in the Iowa State Court. The water company sought to have a city ordinance fixing water rates declared valid. The state supreme court upheld the ordinance and the federal court refused to review, affirming that decision.
Sioux Falls wins its bid to purchase or build waterworks as the Court of Appeals ruling for the city stands after yesterday's decision. The Delaware parties argued a prior contract should render the move unlawful, but the high court favored the city. Chicago street franchise cases moved forward as the U S Supreme Court allowed Chicago to file records as needed. Drinking water safety and refreshing cold draughts are noted in the item.
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