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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1904
Page
10
The fragment notes a court order and references to a higher court process. It mentions a defendant in a damages action, a writ, and a July date, with garbled names and legal actions. The readable portion suggests an appeal or transfer to a higher court and a justice of the rock boat context, but details are unclear.
Fragmented report notes ants and weevils affecting Guatemalan pests with officials in Washington and Guatemala City exchanging terse statements. Cabinet meetings discuss routine examinations and a stirred set of diplomatic mentions, including Germany and North Central steamship company references amid a cluttered telegraphic summary.
Secretary Metcalf and the Supervising Inspectors Board consider alterations to steam boat regulations across districts. The board plans to align rules with presidential guidance, report its findings, and publish proceedings after work concludes. Secretaries Vet af and Metcalf attended the initial session, emphasizing the important yet cautious nature of the inquiry.
Acting Secretary Adee dispatched a note inviting signatory powers of the Hague treaty to join a conference. The effort seeks to refine neutral commerce rights and extend protections amid war, with Central American republics urged to adhere. Ambassadors are instructed to sound their governments and set a date and venue as agreed.
Yesterday Justice Lee Stafford heard the Panama Canal related case as W Wilson of Hinsdale challenged Treasury actions. The court took the matter under advisement to decide if federal officers can be restrained from interpreting or enforcing federal statutes. Attorneys disputed standing and the reach of congressional acts, while government argued for constitutional Acts and Wilson argued for court restraint. The dispatch also notes contracts awarded for Standard Steel Car Company, Buick company steam shovels, and an American minister to Colombia arrival with planned overland travel to Bogota.
President Roosevelt directed the appointment of Mrs James Longstreet as postmaster at Gainesville Georgia to succeed Col Henry P Farrow who was removed after an inspector report that Farrow did not reside in the community. Treasury receipts show bank notes redeemed 721 424 and internal revenue 0 097 with customs 872 733 and miscellaneous 99 98 expenditures 1 970 00.
The triennial Episcopal Church convention in Boston concluded after reading a pastoral letter urging family stability and addressing the race question and labor issues. It called for continued missions support, approved foreign-language congregations, and discussed provinces, commissions, and peace efforts with a final service at Trinity Church.
Miss Helen Gould completed a six thousand mile journey visiting twenty railroad and Young Men's Christian Association divisions in twenty days. She distributed funds for a $20,000 Moberly building, a 2000 volume library, and gifts including a music box and stereoscope. The rail workers and officials greeted her warmly, with emphasis on improving their moral welfare and working conditions through direct outreach and Bible verses.
The Fourth Presbyterian church gymnasium will reopen November 1 with Prof Maurice A Joyce as physical director. The facility includes gym space, reading room, and locker areas. A meeting is set for this evening to outline plans and form basketball and volleyball teams. Inquiries go to Edward E Clement or Mrs W H Edwards at 1k Harvard Street.
The annual Inspection of George G Meade Post No 1 G A R occurred at Grand Army Hall with many officers and members present. Commander A A Maxim presided, adjutant L H Patterson served, and Department Commander A Hart noted the muster’s fine condition and praised the exercises. Dozens of dignitaries attended including Inspector Oldroyd and Maj Thomas S Hopkins.
At Foundry Church Baltimore delegates from the Womans Home Missionary Society opened a three day annual convention. Bishop Earl Cranston urged devotion to humanitarian work, decried neglect of children in Porto Rico, and called for closer church ties and more missionaries.
Mme Yale renowned for Beauty Culture presents a four part entertainment and a scientific lecture on the Immortal theme of Beauty at the New National Theater on Thursday November 3 at 2301m The afternoon Womanly Woman will be exemplified in more than a thousand ways and the latest achievements in feminine grace will be showcased
Mme Yale presents through Shann, Sons & Co. a ticket for a reserved seat with every 79 purchase of Mme Yates Remedies. Early buyers get best seats. Tickets remaining after Tuesday November 7 are free and unconditional. Apply at Tolet Goods Department of Shann, Sons & Co.
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