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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1905

Page

13

Cotton Ginning Report Delay Sparks Crooked Deal Charges

Rumors flew from New York to New Orleans as the Census Bureau delayed the ginners report from 12 to 2 pm. Secretary Hester of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange echoed widespread dissatisfaction, while Director North defended the process and said the total crop could not yet be estimated.

Worth Hester Imis-1 Census Bureau New York New Orleans North Ofelock Director North New Orleans Cotton Exchange Washington D C Bache & Co Hayward Wick & Clark David Miller Sully & Co New York Cotton Washington, D Henry G Hester Coounty United States Metcalf Department of Commerce and Labor Taade Mr North Bureau of Statistics Department of Agriculture

National Ginners Report Highlights Regional Cotton Ginnings

Dallas October report from the National Ginners Association shows total ginned up to October 18 near 4.4 to 4.5 million bales, about 46 percent of the crop. Alabama and Georgia lead with higher ginnings while other states report crop shortfalls and varying prices for seed and holding patterns. Oklahoma shows gains, and several states note substantial holdings of cotton at low prices after the recent decline.

Caroline Tennessee Texas Indiana Territory Arkansas Louisiana Virginia Oklia South Belt Dallas Tex National Ginners Association Prom Alabama Florda Georgia Indian Territory Yan Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Oklahoma

White Woman Ends Engagement With Jefferson

Miss Katie Oblinger of Baltimore, a nineteen year old white bride-to-be, declares the marriage license for James Z. Jefferson a Negro and herself invalid. She says she consented to the license but will not wed, calling the decision a mistake. She met Jefferson at a medical training school and was employed by the Eiseman family in Baltimore.

James Z. Jefferson Katie Oblinger Baltimore Chicago Miss Oblinger Jefferson Washington John Oblinger Stockton Street Gerson Eiseman Eutow Place of Christ's Institution Medico-Chirurgical and Theological College

Albers Case in Nicaragua Court Reduces Imprisonment

William S Albers, American manager of the Limon Company, was sentenced to three years for resisting Nicaraguan authorities and criticizing President Zelaya. The Leon Court confirmed the verdict but cut the term to 32 months. Albers posted bail after initial refusal and may appeal to Managua’s Supreme Court. James G Bailey travels from San Jose to witness proceedings.

Nicaragua Leon William S Albers Limon Company Philadelphia Zelaya State Department Merry United States Albers Supreme Court of Nicaragua Managua Bell James G Baily Legation San Jose Supreme Court of Baily

Postal Clerks Quit In Nevada Mining Towns

Postal authorities struggle to retain clerks as prosperity hits Nevada mining towns. Tonopah reports a walkout and Los Angeles clerks are temporarily reassigned to fill the gap. Salaries range up to 1,400 dollars, with top grades near 1,300 in class one offices. The Postmaster General has moved higher paid staff from larger offices to keep postal business running in Goldfields and Tonopah.

Nevada Tonopah Los Angeles Cal Goldfields

Mounted Officer Hurt When His Horse Fell

Mounted Officer C. H. Garvey of the Seventh precinct was pinned by his horse at Grant road and Howard avenue yesterday afternoon. He sustained a painful injury to his left leg and facial bruises, then was taken to Georgetown University Hospital for treatment.

Garvey C. H. Garvey Seventh Precinct Grant Road Howard Avenue Georgetown University Hospital

Green Will Give Bond in Postal Conspiracy Case

George B. Green a former state senator from Binghamton New York indicted on defrauding the United States in postal conspiracy cases will arrive in Washington next week to furnish bail for his court appearance. The trial likely will not begin for several months. Aloysius Club Dance opens season with Prof R C Goss orchestra at New Gonzaga Hall. first social event since officers were elected. Rev W E Parsons D D of Church of the Reformation has gone to Clifton Springs New York. Rev Luther H Waring will lead the pulpit in his absence.

George B. Green Binghamton N. Y United States Green Washington Aloysius Club New Gonzaga Hall R. C. Goss Parson New York W. E. Parsons D. D Church of the Reformation Chifton Springs Luther H. Waring Parason Pilpit

Bishops in Foundry Sessions Open Methodist Bishops Meet

World conference of Methodists opens at Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church with sixteen delegates present and more expected. Focus on routine reports and the Mitchell case dispute over professor Hinkley G Mitchell from Boston University. A committee from the university will defend Mitchell. A mass meeting at Metropolitan Memorial Church tonight will be open to the public with several bishops delivering addresses.

Mitchell City Metropolitan Memorial Conference of Methodist Bishops Foundry Methodist Episcopal Church E. G. Andrews New York H. W. Warren Denver C. D. Foss Philadelphia J. M. Walden Cincinnati W. F. Mailalieu Boston J. N. Fitzgerald St. Louis D. A Goodsell Bari Cranston District of Columbia D. H. Moore Portland Ores J W Hamilton San Francisco W .F. McDowell Chicago Henry Spellmeyer Willam Burt Zurich Switzerland L. B. Wilson Chattanooga T. B. Neely Buenos Abraham Boston University W. E. Huntington William Fairchild William Ti. Perrins California I. B. Wilson W H. Warren St Louis Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Illinois Pennsylvania Oklahoma Territory David H. Moore Oreg J. M Walden J W Hamiliton Foundry Church Metropolitan Memorial Church John Marshall Place C Street

Wants Utah lands free by Raven Mining case appeal

The Raven Mining Company argues it should be relieved from compensation for lands taken on the Uintah reserve under 1902 and 1906 laws. The claim involves 63 mining claims as the Interior Department weighs the appeal after initial General Land Office rulings. In another case Solomon Davis reports being assaulted by Claude Haga. Haga was fined $50 and plans an appeal. Fat is represented by Attorney Albert ers.

Interior Department Breament Raven Mining Company Uintah Utah Commissioner of the General Land Office Secretary of the Interior Solomon Davis Hal Washington Claude H. Haga Haga Fat Alberters

Reign of Terror Ends in Santiago Chile

State Department reported a cable from Santiago describing a quieting of the terror that began Monday after a violent 25 000 crowd clash in Alameda. Monday casualties stood at fifteen killed and 100 wounded as streetcars were wrecked and several hundred detained. Three thousand troops were en route to reinforce police. protests over meat prices spurred the unrest. The American Legation remained safe.

State Department Santiago Chile Alameda

Supreme Court hears coal rebate case against railroads

The Supreme Court heard the Interstate Commerce Commission case against the New York New Haven and Hartford and the Chesapeake and Ohio railroads. The C&O allegedly granted a pronounced rebate to NYNH&H under a 2,000,000 ton Virginia coal contract from 1879 to 1902. Experts say true hauling cost was about 3 cents per ton versus a tariff of 1.46 dollars, constituting a rebate under the Elkins law.

Supreme Court of the United States Interstate Commerce Commission New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company Chesapeake and Ohio New York and New Haven Toad Virginia Interstate Commerce Tidewater Norfolk

Pocketed DC man found in Potomac with signet ring

The body of Price P. Haller, 651 C Street Southeast, was found in the Potomac in front of Shepherd's Wharf. No foul play suspected though pockets were turned inside out, a $1 bill, a gold signet ring with P P initials, and an Odd Fellows emblem were found. Last seen by Dr Thomas J Gates. Coroner Nevitt to conduct investigation.

Potomac River Price P. Haller C Street Shepherd's Wharf Odd Fellows Haller Thomas J. Gates Fifth Street Gates Schoneberg Wytheville Nevitt

Ninth Annual Camp Closes Sessions Elects New National President

The ninth national camp of the Patriotic Order of America held its second session at Masonic Temple. Mrs Nora Butcher of New York was elected national president, the first woman to hold the post. Off icers elected include Albert H. Gorhem District of Columbia and Fannie A. Johnson Connecticut as national vice presidents, Milton D. Delp Pennsylvania as national assistant vice president, George W Smith New Jersey as national secretary, Emily S Harling Pennsylvania as national treasurer, Anna Y Blackburn New Jersey as national conductor, Samual R. Smith Pennsylvania as national assistant conductor, Lillie B Clarkson Delaware as national guard, and Mary B R Coldfield Pennsylvania as national sentinel. Atlantic City remains the next meeting site. today features the camp’s final session followed by a “seeing Washington” automobile tour.

The Patriotic Order of America Masonic Temple Nora, Butcher New York Butcher Albert H. Gorhem District of Columbia Fannie A. Johnson Connecticut Milton D. Delp Pennsylvania George W Smith New Jersey Emily 8. Harling Washington

Car vs wagon collision on Pennsylvania avenue NW injures two

Last night at about 6 o clock a Pennsylvania avenue car struck an express wagon loaded with marble at Second street corner. The front platform of the car was demolished and the wagon was derailed but the marble stayed aboard. The wagon driver suffered a leg injury while the car motorman was badly cut. Both were treated at Richardson's drug store. The disruption blocked the line for about an hour affecting department store staff as rain continued.

Pennsylvania Avenue Second Street Richardson

Weather conditions and forecasts from the Weather Bureau

The Southwestern storm moves from Oklahoma to northeastern Alabama with rain across the Atlantic states, except New England and eastern Florida. Temperatures fall from the Lake region eastward, rise in the Dakotas and Nebraska, and warm in the Mississippi and Missouri valleys. Expect rain in the Atlantic states Thursday, then clearing by night. colder in the Dakotas and Central Rockies, warmer in the Upper Lakes and Southwest. Special forecasts warn storm activity along the Atlantic coast and Gulf coast with steady winds and rain south of 42nd parallel. Local report notes midnight temperatures in the 60s, highs in the 50s, rainfall 0.08 inch, and sunshine near zero. national receipts show internal revenue and customs income with a total expenditure of about 3.1 million dollars.

S Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Oklahoma Alabama Atlantic States New England Florida Ohio Mississippi North Pacific Minnesot North Dakota Lake Region Rocky Mountains Dakotas Nebraska Atlantic Market Eharacter Manitoba Upper Lake Region South Atlantic East Guilt Upper Lake Missouri Montana Rocky Mountain Region East Gulf States Mixslawpoalley Marthesat Middle Atlantic Gulf Coast Laker Lakes Superior European New York Jacksonville Tampa Pensacola

Strike Probable In Fall River Textile Mills

In Fall River Mass on October 25 a large strike seemed likely as 25 600 textile workers across 75 units faced a possible stoppage. A conference between manufacturers and textile council committees yielded a push for compromise and a postponement of strike action until next Monday night.

Fall River Mass Manufacturers’ Association Manufacturers' Association Texte Council

Negro stabbed to death near Chester court in incident

William Patterson, a 30 year old Black man, died at Freedmen’s Hospital after a stabbing at Chester Court Northwest last night. John Mercer, also Black, was arrested by Seventh precinct police after intervening in a dispute involving a woman. detectives say Patterson threatened Mercer with a chair before the lethal stab.

William Patterson Chester Court Freedmen's Hospital John Mercer Patterson Chester Court House Mercer Patterston

Jamestown Exposition Commission Named by Gov Higgins

Gov Higgins appoints a state commission to represent New York at the Jamestown Tercentennial Exposition to be held in Hampton Roads, Virginia, in 1807. The roster lists chief commissioner Pharcellus D. Crittenden of Rochester and other appointees from New York including Frank C. Soule Syracuse and Hubert W. Pomeroy Jamestown.

Gov. Higgins Empire State Albany Hampton Roads Pharcellus D. Crittenden Rochester Hugh Miller York Frank C. Soule Syracuse Waid McLean New York Shiden Roidhead Jamestown Hubert W. Pomeroy Buffalo Robert L. Storrell

Union Must Pay Damages in Roofing Union Suit

In Toronto Oct a jury awarded Metallic Roofing Company £7500 against the International Sheet Metal Workers Union for boycott and intimidation. The four year suit argued the local branch was the proper defendant and the verdict marks a rare jury decision in such a case.

Toronto Uni International Sheet Metal Workers' Union Poycott International Union

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