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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1905
Page
28
Pennsylvania voters and lawmakers weigh tariff revisions amid industry fears. Leaders including Rep Milton of Chambersburg push for cautious changes while opposing broad cuts. Railroads, druggists, and cattle handlers seek protections. reform supporters warn against destabilizing prices and supply chains.
The annual first class postmasters of the United States meet in Dayton Ohio starting September 22 for about four days. Acting Postmaster General Mitchcock urges ten days leave for attendees to attend. Twenty nine post offices will be represented by their postmasters or assistants. The gathering aims to discuss postal matters and possible improvements.
Cecil Sayon a Texas Republican figure and business leader urges naming a Hardeman County postoffice Damsite after noting local irrigation work. He defends the choice against profanity claims and cites a growing town needing a postal facility. The plan hinges on Post Office Department approval.
Solicitor Edwin W. Sims writes for Uhler of the United States Steamboat Inspection Service that the Wabash River is subject to Federal inspection laws and is navigable in law. The Lafayette case involved clashes between Federal and Indiana authorities over passenger and tow privileges, with river navigation extending 340 miles and $710,000 spent on improvements since 1872.
Brooklyn man James Matthews urged purchase of the Constitution from the government with 200000 school children to raise funds. Secretary Bonaparte replied there are serious obstacles but will consider preservation. The ship cannot be sold without Congress authority or condemnation by the Navy Department.
The United German Societies of the District of Columbia schedule a German Day at Benning race track on October 2 with gates opening at noon. Events include horse races, boy’s pony race, eleven athletic events, a Guntons vs Agricultural baseball game, and music by Maennerchor and Arion. Commissioner West will speak after an opening address by Kurt Voelckner, followed by dancing.
A new Land Office commission to appraise town-site values in the Uintah reservation Utah was appointed by Com moner Stichards. Daniel Webster Charles E Groseclose and Capt C G Wall will depart for Utah to start work. Three towns Myton Bennet And Duchesne will be appraised with Myton first to be sold at Vernal Utah by auction with N J O'Brien as auctioneer. Lots unsold will be sold at appraised price by the Secretary.
Japan secures a fifteen year agreement with Korea granting navigation rights on the Korean coast and inland waters for trading. Japanese vessels may navigate for a yearly license ranging from 156 to 150 yen, benefiting Japanese and other foreigners under favored nation treatment.
Lewis Smoot sues for a writ of mandamus against A. M. Poynton District of Columbia acting Inspector of buildings. Smoot seeks court order to compel Poynton to visit Wyoming avenue site and set a party wall for a building he is erecting. Poynton refused prior request.
Col. Charles S. Bromwell returns to oversee public buildings and grounds. Seven authorized statues will be erected under federal supervision, with Mercer’s statue near completion in Fredericksburg and plans for Jefferson Grant Von Steuben Pulaski Kosciusko Mercer and Sheridan. Bromwell discusses garden propagation, seasonal planting, and flower bed design including four Sherman's statue bed designs and annual planting operations for parks and reservations. The Grant monument contract tops $250,000, while other statues hover around $60,000 in typical costs. Baltimore and Return railfare advertised at $1.25 via Pennsylvania Railroad for weekends.
The District Public Library seeks exchanges with large municipal libraries for copies of the District directory, preferring next to last editions due to funds. A reader’s assistant will handle inquiries, and open shelves will shift from scientific and German titles to philosophy, religion, and French literature with related subdivisions. A list of recent additions is hoped for next week.
The Trade mark Office is overwhelmed after a new law took effect April 1 allowing interstate trade mark registration. From April 1 to yesterday 12 885 applications were entered, far surpassing the previous annual record of 2 200. Ledgers are filled, seven extra examiners and three typewriters added, with 1 600 applications awaiting entry. Whisky and patent medicine marks dominate, now shifting as medicine marks rise. Publication before registration is allowed and opponents have 30 days to object.
Three documents filed in the recorder of deeds show the Lafayette Square Opera House transferring to David Belasco and the S. S. Shubert Amusement Company. An assignment from Harriet Blaine secures a 75000 dollar debt with a trust deed and includes all theater property. A lease assignment and trust deed to secure eight thousand dollars are also recorded. New lessees will pay ten thousand dollars each May for four years, then a forty five thousand dollar balance in year five.
Residents near Ninth Street oppose the Pen and Pencil Club citing it as a saloon like resort. They warn the excise board to deny the license as management led by Aaron Rosenfield could create an objectionable drinking spot. A separate note mentions Hereford’s Acid Phosphate purporting to destroy germs.
A discussion of government stationery and visiting cards shows Cabinet officers facing new rules. Government Printing Office supplies now predominate, with private engraving fading. officials must mostly pay for their own visiting cards and engraved paper, except for rare approved uses during events like the St. Louis Exposition.
Gonzaga College will start the scholastic year Monday at 9 o clock with Mass of the Holy Ghost led by Rev Edward X Pink rector, assisted by Rev J B Pittar deacon and Mr Fitzpatrick. Rev F T McCarthy S J will give an address and all pupils from the college and parochial schools attend. The Mitchl? case record was filed in the U S Supreme Court yesterday on a writ of error from Oregon district court convicting Senator Mitchell of Oregon land fraud schemes.
The Post frames itself as a useful advertising medium for merchants. It notes women seek bargains and men seek prices, making advertising a key way to reach readers. The piece asserts a good newspaper is the best vehicle for advertising and emphasizes its value to buyers and sellers.
A long established cleaning and dyeing house emphasizes personal proprietor attention, first class work, and full equipment including dry cleaning and tailoring. City deliveries, price estimates, and contact via 1241 H St NE. Also notes on lumber schooner Alert and other local services and notices.
Martin Bros real estate brokers mark twenty years of growth in the city, especially the northwest, at 1995 Pennsylvania Avenue. The firm handles investment, property, loans, mortgages, rentals, rents collection, and fire insurance with major carriers. The BE. & Irwin schooner arrived port Monday with hollow building brick bound for Georgetown to unload cargo.
Tomorrow at 2 30 p m the steamer Charles Macalester sails forty miles down the Potomac and back for an eighty mile round trip with meals a la carte. It passes Indian Head and naval proving grounds while offering views of Forts Washington and Hunt and other sites. Tickets at the wharf and downtown offices.
Horace Wylie granted letters of administration on the estate of his father Andrew Wylie a former District Supreme Court justice after petition showing intestacy and sole heir status. The estate includes multiple Northwest street properties Vermont avenue and F Street premises valued with about 50000 dollars in personal property. Mamie Peyton sues Thomas Parker and Blanche Parker for 5000 dollars alleging false accusation of larceny leading to two year detention. attorney Fountain Peyon.
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