Public Demonstration for Roosevelt Return Favored by Commissioners
The Post suggested a nationwide style ovation for President Roosevelt upon return to Washington from the peace talks, with District Commissioners and leading citizens urging a cordial display of appreciation. Plans discussed include an en masse gathering on Pennsylvania Avenue and a formal escort, pending the President’s approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
White House
Washington
Gyster Hay
Frederick A. Johnson
West
Loeb
Magfarland
Baltimore
Board of Trade
Business Men's Association
Chester Harding
Johnson
Pennsylvania Avenue
Russia
Japan
State Department
Post Office to switch to anthracite coal to curb smoke
Officials plan to replace twelve boiler furnaces at the Post Office building to burn anthracite coal, aiming to avoid smoke violations. A $5,000 appropriation was made by Congress, six furnaces will run during the upgrade, bids open until September, and Purchasing Agent Cochran will handle proposals. Honolulu reports Acting Gov Atkinson accepts invitation for Hawaiians to a national conference in New York next December to discuss land settlement with citizen population growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post-Offce Department
Government Printing Office
Congress
Health Department
W Os Shallenberger
Cochran
Post-offce
Honolulu
Victoria
B. C
Atkinson
National Civic Federation
Jawali
New York
Hawali
Girl who started the cheer at Portsmouth over peace news
Washington girl Zelma Pilson, seventeen, started the worldwide cheer when news of peace between Japan and Russia arrived at the Hotel Wentworth Portsmouth. The lively scene drew praise from Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries and baron Komura dubbed her the hollyhock girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Russia
Washington
Zelma Pilson
Benjamin J. Pilson
Pilson
Hotel
Wentworth
Portsmouth
N. H
Miss Pilson
St. Petersburg
Tokyo
Kentucky
Pilsons
Washington Heights
New England
Baron Komura
Railroads in flux as plans and appointments unfold
The Pennsylvania plans absorption of Allegheny Railway. executives resignations and new appointments across major lines. Georgia expands railroad commission powers. Deepwater Railway to build a $100,000 yard at Deepwater West Virginia. freight rates shift to winter basis. New York and Illinois appointments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Allegheny Bailway
Truesdale
Lackawanna
Europe
John W. Childress, Jr
Central of Georgia
Nashville
Thomas Miles
Baltimore and Ohio
Minneapollo
Minn
Wilkie Woodard
Missouri Pacific
J. R. Bryce
F. B. Warner
Chicago, Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Georgia Senare
Steed
State Railroad Commission
Deepwater Railway
Deepwater
W. Va
C E McGuire
Illinois Southern
Bparta
Charles Krotzenberger
Columbus
Cincinnati
Chicago
John S Kennedy
Corning
Board of Railroad Commissioners
New York
Edward C. Taylor
Northern Pacific
Chateauguay
Lake Plactt
Delaware
Chadwick Hyde
Pittsburg
Buffalo, Rochester and
Bio
Butter
Great Northern Raihway
C. J. Rowhitz
Burlington and Katy
Kansan City
Burlington
St. Louis
New York Central
United States
Texas Railtread Commission
Texas
Union of Roilermakers
40D Iron Shipbuilders of America
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
Wilson
Philadelphia
Germantown
Norristown
Reading
Santa Fe
Galveston
Massachusetts Population Rises by Nearly Half Million
Boston reports Massachusetts now 2,993,958 residents in a preliminary census, up 498,775 from 1896. Boston itself holds 693,598 people, an increase of 96,678 in ten years. The piece notes concerns about vitality and mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for waning vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Boston
State Bureau of Statistica
Fall Prosperity Follows Peace in Trade Outlook
United States to secure stronger hold on markets of the Orient as peace spurs confidence. Dun & Co reports rising production in manufacturing and rail equipment, active jobbing centers, and favorable export figures. August railway earnings up 4.8 percent. cereals up amid record crop hopes, though cotton forecasts trimmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
United States
New York
R. G Dun & Co
Northwest
Texas
Pacific
Alaska
Visible Cotton Supply Report Delivers Global Totals
Secretary Hester releases the world’s visible cotton supply at 2,558,351 bales for September 1, with American cotton at 1,643,251 bales and other kinds totaling 915,000 bales. Figures show afloat and held in Great Britain and Europe at 1,433,000 bales, Egypt 46,000, Tada 416,000, and U S at 464,000 bales compared with prior week and year.
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New Orleans
Hester
Egypt
Brasil
India
Great Britain
Europe
Tada
United States
Chicago Board of Trade Officials Ban Put and Call Trading
Chicago September 1 officials of the Chicago Board of Trade report assurances from nearly all members that put and call trading will be refrained from for the moment. The pledge is conditional on future legislation or legal challenge. Private wire houses also cited in the sense of restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Commission
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
de- 7 I
Treasury reports show August deficit and rising customs receipts
August fiscal data reveal total receipts of 47.49 million with expenditures at 92.16 million yielding a 4.06 million monthly deficit. Customs receipts lead at 26.14 million, internal revenue 19.56 million, with minor rises in other areas. Mint data record August Papineage and various coin outputs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Navy
Comptroller of the Currency
United States
the Mint
Minta
Public debt increases with August 1905 statement
The monthly debt report shows total debt after cash in the Treasury at $1,905,524,596, up $3,475,594 from last month. The breakdown includes interest bearing, non interest bearing, and certificates with $1,097,643,099 in liabilities and a cash on hand of $277,597,344.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
National Bank
Philippine Treasury
Fraud scheme halted as Gordon company probed by post office
Assistant Attorney General Webster urged a fraud order against the James Horace Gordon Company, New York brokers at 41 West Twenty fourth Street, after investigations showed they promised guaranteed gains and used clubs to pool investor funds. Inspectors found principals vanished, and authorities revoked a prior fraud order against Bradford & Co, Cincinnati, noting they will cease illegal activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Post-ofice Department
James Horace Gordon
Wallstreet
Sutton
New York
Post Office Department
Bradford & Co
Thomas KR. Bradford
East Third Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Bradford
Chicago to host joint municipal congress next year
Plans unfold for a gigantic Chicago convention and exhibition of civic accomplishments in Chicago next year. City officials and the commercial association aim to unite municipal societies from the United States and Canada for a joint congress, inviting mayors from cities nationwide. Hugo Grosser travels to Montreal to persuade the American Society of Municipal Improvements to meet in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Harris Declared Sane. To Serve Remaining Vagrancy Term
William Harris, previously jailed on vagrancy charges, faced a sanity hearing before Justice Gould. The court ruled his mind properly balanced, and he will complete the remaining 18 days in the workhouse for vagrancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harris
Gould
Advertising Is Important News To Read ers Of The Post
The Post urges readers to value advertising as a key medium for merchants to reach the public. Center Market tradesmen tout cleanliness, strict inspections, and low or equal prices versus independent dealers, inviting weekly visits and public patronage. William A. Gordon transferred lots 8 to 9 1/2 square 1129 Twentieth street southeast between A and B Streets to Virginia A. Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
Washington
Center Market
William A. Gordon
Twentieth
Virginia A. Grafton
EE Street
James R. Ederson
Fourteenth Street
Sanford Eddie
Automobile demonstration at local Ford agency proves top class
A Miller Bros. Ford agency at 1106 Fourteenth street showcases a ten horsepower two cylinder automobile. The car, tested for speed and endurance, is promoted as the best in its class and a hill climber capable of Mount Pleasant with five passengers. Private Thomas Blosey of the Ninth precinct is on twelve days’ leave and visiting Round Ain, Virginia with his family. Manhattan Laundry advertises two cent collars and cuffs with smooth finish and low wear. Several local notices update transfers, real estate, and the Joyce Engraving Company’s long standing service in the Star Building area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Miller Bros
Mount Pleasant
North
Thomas Blosey
Ninth Precinct
Tenth and
G Streets
Ain
United States
Joyce Company
Star Building
Wth
Joyce Engraving Company
Wayne Automobile Company
18Th Street
Jennie B Lach
Sixth Street
Virginia
Lee Bulger
Charlottesville
Samuel Lawrence
McDermott Carriage Company Aiding City Growth
A prominent local firm, John McDermott Carriage Company at 810 Pennsylvania Ave and 309-311 Missouri Ave, is noted for quality work and fair prices with modern machinery and skilled labor. The item lists other local businesses and residents, including real estate firm Martin Bros, Wayne Automobile Company, and various residents moving or traveling, reflecting ongoing city growth and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Knox Express Company
Penna. Ave. Nw
George W Knox
Willem Knox
G. Vernon Knox
John O. Knox
Washington
Baltimore
Bejlera, &c
John McDermott Carriage Company
Pennsylvania Avenue
Missouri Avenue
Brown
South Brook and
Ocean City
West End
Northwest
Martin Bros
Clouds Obscured Eclipse At Cartwright Labrador
The Lick Observatory expedition to Cartwright Labrador failed to observe the solar eclipse due to heavy cloud cover. observers will not develop photographic plates. Meanwhile a separate report from Assouan Egypt notes the Lack Observatory expedition carried out its eclipse program with streamers and sun rays, while San Francisco Mint employees were dismissed for lack of work.
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St. Johns
N F
Lick Astronomical Observatory
Cartwright
Labrador
London
William Joseph Hussay
Lack Observatory
Assouan
Egypt
North Pole
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Hard Doal
Hawaii
Newspaper
Halhive
Zelma "Pilson
N. B
News OF the Railroads
Great, Northern
Perham
H. 98. Thomas
Big Four
Cassatt
Assiniboia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
American Linex
Minneapolia
Duluth
Philadelphs
Altéonm Industrial School
Knickerbocker Trust Company
Seattle
Port Angeles and
Paulfis Company
Trust Company
Hornellsville
Cuba
Buffalo
Horneliaville
Hunts
Erie
Middletown
Hood
Canada
Bradstreet
Municipal Congress
Harris
Hutomobt
Manhattan Laundry
Florida Avenue
Mra. A. L. Williamson
Mrs. Thompson
Luray
Charles H. Spencer
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Harpers Ferry
Thomas H. Riley
First
East Capitol Streets
Nehemiah G. Ordway
Nancy A. Ordway
C. A. Muddiman & Co
C. Loffier
Brightwood Avenue
Atlantic City
N. J
Loffier
Special
Department For Women
Nat
Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Co
16Th and Gats
Ethel Marie Armes
Birmingham
Ala
Mrs. Gill
Claude
Chevy Chase
McDermott
N. W. Burchell
F Street
J. Parker
Twelfth and
Bratts Streets
Parker
Horsford
William DL. Jackson
Twelfth Street
New Brighton
Milton N. Corrett
Lantz Mills
Shenandosh Valeley, Va
South
J. L. Kerrand
Ps. Ave
Hava Kerr
Charles Gibbs
Charleston, c
Atster
Frank Grady
South Brookland
J. W. Lawless
Brookland Baptist Church
F Harrison
Newton Street
Newton Streets
Columbian Iron and Wire Works
D Street
Bealer & Schmid
Wyoming
Lester C. Barr
Imperial
Seventeenth
Columbia Road
Kalorama
F. H. Duhey
Warren Bros
Lynnaide
Virginias
W L. Lewis
Sweet Springs
W Va
Jesse H Ramsburg
Square
Seventh Street
Edith R. Ramsburg
FF. Freas
Mrs. Fisher
Trenton
River View
Alr
Mr. Burgess
Hyattsville, Md
Grrard Streets
Vogt
Pherson
Lick
San Francisco
Cal
Sanseeneseco
Heurich Brewing Co
Heurich’s
Belgium
Maerzen
Senate
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