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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1905
Page
45
President Theodore Roosevelt recounts a rugged Colorado bear hunt with hounds, guides, and packers, describing fierce chases, near misses, and dramatic captures. He notes bears as formidable yet manageable, shares moments of danger and humor, and includes impressions from companions and the expedition.
Fragmentary OCR mentions wounds and healing with Arnica Salve and Alb relug, suggesting a medical note or medical advertisement about treating injuries. No clear names, dates, or places are readable to anchor specifics.
Senor Corea the Nicaraguan minister met with Acting Secretary Adee at the State Department to discuss the case of American William S. Albers imprisoned after a conviction for resisting legal process. Crager of Port Simon Company denied sanction of Albers tobacco dealings, while the department awaits further information.
Gen Horace Porter recounts in the October Century his embassy years in Paris and the quest to recover John Paul Jones remains. He details obstacles overcome and strong evidence identifying the body, explaining his motivation to honor the naval hero in the nation’s history.
Following Edward Farquhar’s resignation from the Patent Office, a series of promotions were announced. Marian Smith advances to clerk of class 1, Leonard T Haney to model attendant at 1000, Joseph C Taylor to copyist at 300, William Fricas to model attendant at 800, Michael Conlon to assistant messenger at 700, Annie Stratton to 600, and Frank E. Denton promoted to fill the vacancy left by Third Assistant Examiner George F. Kirk amidst the changes.
Chief Clerk Chance orders removal of boxes desks and hat racks from the post office halls. Hallways once crowded with clutter now show marble trimmed corridors. The move displeases clerks who used closets as meeting spots amid the old arrangement.
Eugene Van Buskirk, longtime Bertillon system expert and former physical director at the New York State Reform School, was named chief of the National Bureau of Criminal Identification in Elmira. He will reorganize the bureau, oversee identifications for police across the U S and Canada, and manage about 30 000 mug shots and measurements with a $1800 annual salary plus a clerk.
LeRoy Brock a letter carrier aged 21 is critically ill with typhoid fever at 1912 Ninth Street Northwest. Thomas A. Gibson, engineer with the Coast and Geodetic Survey, at 1923 Ninth Street Northwest, is dangerously ill from a paralytic stroke at his home on New Jersey Avenue Southeast. Secretary Bonaparte returns to the Navy Department after two weeks visiting navy yards and the President at Oyster Bay. H Winship Wheatley resigns from Ralston Siddons to practice law independently. All clerk’s office staff at the District Supreme Court return from vacation except Harvey Given who plans a trip to West Virginia mountains this month. Dr. Joseph Hechtung of the Hamburg American liner Pretoria visits Washington, plans a longer stay. He will rest at Arlington and visit Father Dougherty, then Bishop Conaty and others in Rome and New York before sailing. Rev. James F. Mackin returns from Norfolk vacation spent at St Vincent’s Hospital.
Investigating Committee on district business methods will report before Maj. Douglass Simms resigns next month. The panel, after a year examining fifty divisions, produced a 700 page report with improvement proposals. Comments from departments were referred back. final report to be submitted to Commissioners next month.
National committee on changing Inauguration Day to a new date, chaired by Commissioner Macfarland, calls a meeting for Wednesday November 8 to review the proposal before Congress. Governors and District of Columbia members are expected. members may submit written views on preferred date options and on Congress meeting time.
The Methodist Protestant Christian Endeavor Union of the District and Alexandria Va. will hold its first quarterly convention of the conference year at Rhode Island Avenue Church this evening at 7 45 oclock. George Speidel leads preparations for a program focused on Missions with two addresses by Conlin of Mount Tabor Church and J G Rockwood of North Carolina Avenue Church. The service includes a 15 minute song service and 10 minute devotional led by local pastors, with music directed by R T Ballard and performances from several churches including a North Carolina Avenue Church quartet, Mount Tabor solo, and a chorus of 30 with an orchestra.
Corporal Tanner, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, plans to return to Washington around October 1 after visiting the Pacific Coast. He will spend short stops in Denver and Chicago on Grand Army business, and earlier in California he spoke at Stanford University before California State Soldiers’ Home inmates. Local Grand Army members meet tonight to decide on an appropriate welcome and entertainments for his homecoming.
A Louisville Courier Journal column critiques press ethics, praising President Roosevelt's rebuke of a French journalist for exploiting trust. It warns against space writing, spy systems, and social detectives while predicting journalism's transition toward ownership with integrity and public service.
Belasco and the Shuberts acquire the Lafayette Opera House as Stair and Havlin surrender the lease. The theater shifts to Belasco’s control with Blanche Bates to star in a new Belasco play opening October 23 in Pittsburg first, then here. Admission likely rises to 1.50 from 2 in many cases. Ira I. La Motte may stay on as manager.
A Mattawoman Fishing Club party travels by naphtha boat Louise to the clubhouse on Mattawoman Creek near Indian Head. They fish after breakfast, catching mainly rockfish and perch as bass refuse to bite. Participants include Admirmil BE. H Carver, J. H Patterson, Joseph Leeton Burn, Mate Martin, Steward Harris, and spirot Gregory.
Washington Typothetae votes to reject work from Richmond, Virginia. Meeting found Richmond printers as strike breakers. decision to stop accepting Richmond jobs. Coroner verdict on two deaths from an engine accident: accidental and no blame. Fourth class postmasters appointed: Marziand Tuckabos Solomon G Knowden Williston Otis M Higautt.
Secretary Shaw chaired a Treasury hearing on zinc ore tariffs, debating whether zinc ore should incur duties and if lead-bearing zinc ore falls under lead content tax. Middle West zinc mine owners urged duties for protection, while New Jersey Zinc and Prime Western argued against. Attorney General to decide, department to maintain current duty on lead in lead-bearing zinc ore until then.
Miss Katharine A. Carl, an American artist, spent eleven months in China's Imperial palaces while painting portraits of the Empress Dowager. The October Century begins her story of being the first Westerner admitted into the imperial intimacy.
Government tax on compounds whose chief ingredient is whisky would label druggists as liquor dealers. Protests to the Treasury and President Roosevelt cited the potential need for retail liquor licenses. Treasury officials defend the ruling, noting justice in taxing dealers who sell distilled spirit based preparations. Many druggists may cease selling these medicines despite the small $2 annual tax.
Officials continue urgent preparations for the new court term. Painting and alterations in nearly all courtrooms are nearing completion, promising a fresh interior look for the ancient building next week.
The National Rural Letter Carriers Association convention in Indianapolis adopts a motion to keep President Cunningham for one more year. A faction plans a rival body, while Cunningham praises Cortelyou and Roosevelt and urges following post office policies. He notes Cortelyou’s support for carrier pay and fair consideration of the Bristow policy changes.
District Commissioners received a complaint from H Winsip Wheatley attorney about Coliseum management but took no new action. They reiterated past guidance that citizens may seek court relief to close the venue or force order, promising to stand firm.
Fonkheer R de Marees van Swinderen, the Netherlands Minister to the United States, was offered the post of foreign minister in the Liberal cabinet but could not accept for personal reasons. He notes rapid progress in plans for the Carnegie Palace of Peace in The Hague, with a favorable site secured and competition expected from architects worldwide.
President William H. Young of the Old-time Telegraphers and Historical Association named new members to the executive committee in New York. Appointees include Henry Taff of Western Union, Ernest W. Emery of the Associated Press, George C. Maynard of the United States National Museum, P V De Graw of the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General, and Jesse H. Dobingon chief operator United States Weather Bureau, all based in this city. Births outpace deaths in the District with eighty eight deaths and many births reported for the week ending September 16.
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