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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1905

Page

51

Highbinders feared as New York Chinamen target wife

Mrs May Goon Sing Lucy Rosebury, white wife of a New York Chinaman, fled to Washington declaring highbinders plan to kill her. She described opium aided marriages, four American women murdered, and a Boston dress case link. She named Chinatown figures and police corruption while urging action.

The Washington Star May Goon Sing New York Washington Dreas-Sult Metropolis Star Boston Baltimore and Ohio Woong Goon Sing Mott Street Lucy Roseberry Littleton W. Va Tom Lee Chinatown West Virginia Ton Whith Duchead Sheeny Annie Motterect No. 16 Express Chicago Mamie Highbind Lucy Rosebury San Francisco

Dismissed from the Navy Over Uniform Disrespect Incident

Secretary Bonaparte orders J. Allen Jones of the Norfolk Navy Yard discharged after a complaint that he refused to lease two rooms to a machinist's mate in uniform, citing town prejudice against sailors. Jones defended his stance, noting respect for the flag but citing social pressures and a pattern of behavior among sailors ashore.

Bonaparte J. Allen Jones Norfolk Navy Yard Department Jones United States Navy Berkley Norfolk Allen Jones Navy Yard Naval Service Tanner

Keystone Republican Club Meeting Opposes Suffrage Amendment

A large Keystone Republican Club gathering near Silver Hill discussed learning to mark ballots and opposing the suffrage amendment. Col Ikey urged careful study of Maryland ballots while James W Poe from Washington argued against the amendment. A campaign committee was formed and instruction on voting proceeded with few ballot-marking errors. The club plans further meetings this week.

Keystone Republican Club George Count Silver Hill IL Or HH. Key Wesley Plater Col. Ikey Maryland James W. Poe Washington Mey Marlboro Westey Plater G. Sa. George Thomas Frank Chew Joseph Jones G. W. Fayne F. Hickman Joseph Whitne G. O. Freek R. Hage Wahttney J. W. Lynn William Savy H. Holley J. H. Warley William ©Arley James W. Holley F. Holley William Savoy, Jr John W. Plater George W. Reese George Redman Joe Miles Col

Wrecked Enterprise National Bank in suit over pledged stock

In Pittsboro Pal Oct 27 a suit targets cashier T Lee Clark over a fifteen share Duquesne National Bank stock certificate pledged as security to a loan, with the certificate allegedly removed from collateral and handed to Lennart S Cook. The case recalls the bank’s failure and Clark’s death by self harm while investigators await trial outcomes.

Enterprise National Allegheny Clark Pittsboro Pal E. P. Moxey Enterprise National Bank T. Lee Clark D. L. Patterson Lemari 5 Cook Guarantee Title and Trust Company Patterson Duquesne National Bank Pittsburg Enterprise Bank Lennart S. Cook Bbank Durjuesne National Bank Cunningham John Fy Klein Tormai United Presbyterian Women's Association

Reprieved at Last Moment for Rocky Mount Execution

Cephas Point Dexter, colored, sentenced to hang at Rocky Mount for the murder of U S Deputy Marshal Zach Wade, is reprieved for two weeks by Gov Montague to permit new evidence for a possible new trial. The report notes the pending appeal amid the governor's delay.

Rocky Mount Roanoke Cephas Point Dexter United States Zach Wade Montague

Brace for golfer's arm patent novelty from Yale coach

Walter Camp Yale advisory coach received patents for a golf brace designed to prevent slices. The device keeps the elbow from bending and uses shoulder leverage, fastened above and below the elbow with a leather case and elbow pad. Charley Goodrich partnered to patent. market plans target spring 1906. Spanish Cabinet Offers to Resign in Madrid cabinet meeting ministers unanimously offered to resign. premier to confer with King Alfonso on situation.

Mew Haven Conn Walter Camp Yale Europe Mr. Camp Charley Goodrich Harvard Atlantic City Madrid Alfonso

President Roosevelt Escapes River Collision Safely

The incident involved the Esparta Magnolia and the President’s party amid a river sailing mishap. The Esparta struck Magnolia near port bow causing grounding. Magnolia feared damage while Esparta escaped with no harm. The President transferred to the Ivy then to the West Virginia, arriving safely.

Ivy Pilot Town Nairn Magnolia Esparta Natra Chalmette

Roosevelt Still President on West Virginia Cruise

The article argues President Roosevelt has not vacated office while traveling beyond U.S. territorial waters on the West Virginia. Legal authorities deem his position temporary and constitutional as the ship deck counts as American territory, with no prohibition on leaving the country.

Roosevelt Vfice South West Virginia Agme

Legal debate on presidential vacancy and duty amid travel

The passage discusses whether the Vice President should act if a president is unable to govern while abroad. It notes opinions on extraterritorial reach and who determines incapacity, citing Garfield and Roosevelt as historical points, and highlighting the novelty of the current situation in executive history.

District of Columbia Chester A. Arthur Garfield Roosevelt High Seas United States California Fig Syrup Co

Wireless from President Roosevelt sightings near Pensacola

The cruiser West Virginia with President Roosevelt aboard was spoken by wire telegraphy about 300 miles off Pensacola. The ship was reported to reach Key West Saturday night as wireless stations logged contact from 225 to 375 miles while en route toward New Orleans. Naval officials monitor the effort to keep coastwise vessels in close wireless touch along the Atlantic seaboard.

Pensacola Fla West Virginia Roosevelt Jeas Pensacola Navy Yard Key West Navy Department New Orleans

Wireless stations listed for West Virginia’s long range link

The report lists wireless stations capable of communicating with the West Virginia across the Gulf of Mexico to Hampton Roads. Stations include New Orleans Pensacola Key West Dry Tortugas Jupiter Inlet St. Augustine Savannah Charleston Diamond Shoals lightship and Cape Henry. The stations enable communication at the greatest possible distance from shore.

Gulf of Mexico Hampton Roads West Virginia New Orleaans Pensacola Key West Dry Tortugas Jupiter Inlet St. Augustine Savannah Charleston South Carolina Diamond Shoals Cape Henry

Return of Miss Roosevelt Arrives in Washington

Miss Alice Roosevelt daughter of the President reached Washington at 4 40 p m completing a long journey from the Orient. She traveled from New York in a parlor car attached to a regular train and was met at the station by Maj Charles L McCawley of the Marine Corps and Miss Hagner secretary to Mrs Roosevelt who accompanied her to the White House. Roosevelt returned in excellent health.

Alice ‘Roosevelt Washington Orient Roosevelt New York Charles L. McCawley Maurine‘Corps Miss Hagner White House Miss Roosevelt

Miss Roosevelt Denies Engagement to Longworth

Miss Alice Roosevelt traveled from Jersey City to Washington and issued a blunt denial of rumors that she is engaged to Representative Nicholas Longworth. She stated there is absolutely no truth to any engagement and insisted the reports are false.

Nicholas Lonngworth Jersey City N. J Washington Alice Roosevelt Nicholas Longworth Ohio Thera J Mr. Longworth

President Roosevelt Train Returns After 2961 Mile Southern Tour

The presidential train completed a 2961 mile southern tour with no accidents. It arrived in Washington yesterday except for one private car named Signet used by the party during the trip.

Roosevelt Washington

Presidents Train Trip to New Orleans Distances and Safety

The party traveled from Memphis to New Orleans by a four car train led by Col. L. Brown with the President Secretary Loeb and others aboard. The journey covered 2451 miles over thirteen rail lines without incident apart from a near casualty when a Georgia Negro asleep on the track caused a sudden stop on day three.

Loeb Dr. Rixer John McKhenny Memphis New Orleans Mothan Latta Press 25 Little Rock Ark Col. L. &. Brown Southern Railway Washington

Roosevelt Birth House Banquet Marks 47th Anniversary

Former Senator Thurston and other notable guests gather at 23 East Twenty Second Street New York in the house where President Theodore Roosevelt was born to celebrate the fortieth seventh birthday. A donor offered $10000 to purchase the home as a permanent club headquarters. The event featured toastmaster William D. Murphy and remarks by J M Thurston J Van Hechten Olcatt Rear Admiral Coghlan Gen O Beirne and Col William C Church.

Thurston East Twentieth Street House New York Roosevelt East Twentieth Street Roosevelt @Home Club William D. Murphy Joan M. Thurston Braske J. van Hechten Ol¢att Joseph B. Coghlan James R. O'Beirne William C. Church Army and Navy Journal Coghlan

Fires Rage Across Cities Leaving Heavy Losses

Fire early today destroyed the Central Camera Company building at North Point and Mason in San Francisco, with $20,000 loss. Four firemen rescued after four hours. In New York a four story Desbrosses Street blaze caused $200,000 damage to multiple firms amid repeated explosions. Other fires reported in Connersville Indiana and Sunnyside Utah with substantial losses. In Birmingham a colored man, Anderson Sheldon, was hanged for the murder of flagman Ed Alman on the L and N Railway.

San Francisco Central Cameriea Company North Point Mason Streets Calfornia New York Desbrosses Street Crown Cordial and Extract Company Dexter Manufacturing Company Thompson-Pettit Manufacturing Company D. A. van Horn Julius Cohen California Essential and Distributing Company Salt Lake City Utah Fuel Corpany Gould Corporation Sunnysile Tad Birmingham Ala Anderson Sheldon Ed Alman Louisville and Nashville Railroad

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