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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1905

Page

30

Neutral Border Zone Pact Sealed Between Norway and Sweden

The Associated Press reports a protocol signed at Karlstad Baturdag to dissolve the union of Norway and Sweden subject to ratification. It covers arbitration by The Hague for ten years, a neutral zone on each side of the frontier, and demolition of fortifications except certain old works. Fortifications may remain at Frederiksten Gyldenleeve and Overbjerget in limited form. The agreement, for thirty years, outlines a three‑officer arbitration commission and quick completion within eight months of effectiveness.

Stockholm Sweden Associated Press Karlstad Baturdag Union of Nor-way Storthing Icle Hague Frederiksten Gyldenleeve Overbjerget Fredriksten Kongswinger Hague Arbitration Val Arbitration Tribunal Anton Ehall Fone Crme Army Navy Rome Freceriksten End Weeden Hjelmkollan O Switzerland Fredericxasten Kirgavingers Christian Lundeberg Count A. Wachtmeister Hjalmar Hammarskjold Karl Staaf Norway Christian Michelsen Carl D. Berger The J. Loveland Benjamin Vogt Interior Swedan Riksdag Christiana Karlstad

Norway Sweden dissolve union at Karlstad accord

The Karlstad agreement sets a plan for Norway's independence from Sweden and mutual treaty adjustments. Norway's premier Christian Michelsen and Sweden's premier Christian Lundeberg sign. ratification by both parliaments follows. public reaction in Oslo and Christiania cites mixed views on concessions and arbitration limits.

Shake-Up of Inspectors Drives Steamboat Probe Reform

Secretary Metcalf plans a personnel shake-up in the United States Steam boat Inspection Service. Assistant Secretary Lawrence Murray and Deputy Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith would take over. The move follows post Slocum disaster reforms and internal tensions as Uhler's bureau ties steamboat inspection to Smith.

Metcalf Department of Commerce and Labor United States Steamboat Inspection Service Lawrence C. Murray Herbert Knox Smith New York Harbor Roosevelt Murray Navy Department George Anhler Smith Matcalf Uhler

Complain of Standard Oil Petitions ICC Over Rates

Marshall Oil Company of Marshalltown Iowa filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a complaint alleging railroads favor Rockefeller by charging unequal freight rates for oil shipped in less than carload lots. Defendants include Chicago Burlington and Quincy Missouri Pacific Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Iowa Central Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Union Pacific.

Iowa Company Rockefeller Interstate Commerce Commission Marshall Oil Company Marshalltown Iowa Oid City Warren Standard Ol Company Chicago Burlington and Quincy Missouri Pacific Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Iowa Central Milwaukee and St. Paul Union Pacific

Bank's Doors Closed in Kansas City State Bank Failure

Kansas City State Bank under Wiley O. Cox ceased opening and entered voluntary liquidation due to poor growth and competition with larger banks. Assets included a $4.75 million deposit base and $4 million in loans, with $587,000 of city funds held. Fidelity Trust Company agreed to honor checks and pay on demand, while Cox, a long-time financier, had previously built the bank since 1888 and owned the Kansas City Times before selling in 1939.

Kansas City Kansas City State Bank Wiley O. Cox Bank of Salmon & Salmon Clinton Fidelity Trust Company Ninth and Walnut Streets Wilby Cox Missouri First National Bank Springfeld Jte Kansas City Times Fidelity Trust Company Bank Charles Campbell Campbell

Purdy Returns From Europe Aids Freight Rebate Case

Purdy, acting attorney general in Moody's absence, arrived in Washington from Europe. He will soon face Judge Phillips in Kansas City for a hearing in the case against the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad, as prosecutors push to speed up actions on the freight rebate violations.

Moody Milton D. Purdy William A. Day Equitable Life Assurance Society Washington Hoyt Purdy Phillips Kansas City Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad

Marquette Society Expands Branches Under Justice Morris

The Marquette Society led by Justice Martin F. Morris opens branches in Brooklyn Worcester and Newark after origin in Washington last June as a New York branch. First meeting planned for October.

Justice Morris Marquette Society Washington New York Martin F. Morris Brooklyn N. J Worcester Mass Newark

Rev Alfred Harding Returns to St Pauls Church after three months away

Rev Alfred Harding, pastor of St Pauls Episcopal, returns to lead services after a three month vacation shared with Mrs Harding and their three children. He will resume regular morning and evening services from October 1. Harding, born in New York, previously served Trinity Church in Geneva, and has led St Pauls for nearly nineteen years, earning strong support from Episcopalians citywide. Twilight Park in the Catskills hosted the Hardings during their stay, where All Angels Chapel once conducted services.

Alfred Harding St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Hardings Bishon Satterlee New York Little All Angels Chapel Twiport Park Harding Union Chapel Dr. Harding St. Paul's Church New York City Trinity Church Geneva N. Y

New Orleans Postal Row Leaves Postmaster Spots Undetermined

Acting Postmaster General Hitchcock met with Congressman Robert C. Davey and Republican delegates about a New Orleans post office conflict. The substation will stay open another year, Hitchcock undecided on delegates for the convention, and Postmaster Merritt may send an assistant if he cannot attend.

Hitchcock Robert C. Davey Louisiana L. B. Moseley Republican National Committee Mississippi Cecil A. Lyon Texas Davey New Orleans W Hitchcock Post-office Department Postmasters’ Association Shallenberger Degraw Merritt Washington Lockport N. Y Dayton Ohio Ward P Burlingame Burlingame Topeka Kans Kansas

Hood's Sarsaparilla Tonic Boosts Endurance in Heat

The hot weather test reveals strength limits and low spirits, with many discovering fatigue and enervation. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advised as a tonic to strengthen the blood, promote sleep, refresh the tired body, and stimulate appetite.

Hood

Alaska Telegraph System Shows High Toll and No Errors

Brig. Gen. Greely reports on Alaska telegraph coverage with commercial tolls exceeding 82000 and government use over 20000 in two months. Wireless service records thousands of coded messages in fifteen months with zero errors, prompting a new system to speed business. Major Eugene Teechet is reassigned to Fort Omaha, with several officers ordered to new posts and duties across Fort Wayne and Cheyenne, plus a series of promotions and transfers in the Artillery Corps.

Greely Army Alaska Eugene ©. Teechet Signal Corps Department of the Missouri Fort Omaha Nebr Tenney Bogs Seventh Infantry Quartermaster General of the Army Fort Wayne Mich Pegram Whitworth First Infantry Fort Mackenzie Wye Cheyenne Wyo Wiliam Scott James P. Drouhard Abvense Charles B. Wheeler Ordnance Department United States Powder Depot Dover N. J Waterviet Arsenal Waterview Meriwether L. Walker Corps of Engineers Engineers Washington Barracks District of Columbia San Francisco Cal Department of California Walter G. Penfield Watertown Arsenal Watertown Mayn Archibald Wheel Company Lawrence Mass ArtMery Corps Henry T. Burgin Field Artillery Coast Artillery Fifteenth Battery Fort Sam Houston Tex Nathan Horowitz Clifford L. Corbin Conat Artillery Edgar H. Yule Artilery Corps William F. Morrison Artillery Corps Port Riley Kans Charles E. Esbourne Fort Monroe Ned 3 Renkopf Field Artilery Willa &. Scott Frank ‘I. Woodbury Jobo RK Proctor Philippines Japan China William P. Senin Arthur H. Bryant Coast Artiery Willis @. Peace William F. Platt Guy E. Carleton Herbert @. Millar Dennis H. Currie Coast Artilery Beverly FP. Browne Edward M. Shinkle Wili Iam R. Houtison Millar Imeld Artilery Fort Sill Ohia Lieuta Joseph G. Hardin Samuel @hartle Allan Lafort Coast Artlery Loula F. Bugh Philip Yost Lst John W. Guillet Robert Davis Coas Artillery Samuel Frankenberger Francia B. Upham Seventy-eighth Company, Coast Artillery

Problems at Government Printing Office Expose Waste

A lengthy critique of the Government Printing Office details large wage costs and excess composition charges. It argues reform is needed but cautions that total savings may be limited without impacting public service. The piece discusses proof sheet abuse, potential photo engraving upgrades, and prospects for Acting Public Printer Oscar J. Ricketts amid retrenchment debates.

Congress Roosevelt a _monthly Pub Hc Stereocyue Pri Fice Cas Wal Cis Sone Ing Ami Oscar J. Nicketts Ricketts Leutenants

Jewelry scheme foiled by postal inspectors at New York firm

Unwary recipients paid 1.25 to cover packing and boxing costs for a supposed prize. International Jewelry Company of New York allegedly sent letters claiming a silver meat dish and tableware as rewards, then shipped cheap goods. Postal inspectors deem the operations fraudulent and many were duped. Also noted: Methodist bishops meeting in Washington with possible presiding bishop picks. Lieutenant Colonel Loud ends six year run as head of Washington office for American Surety Company effective Oct 1, boosting the firm’s army navy connections.

International Jewelry Company of New York Post Office Yesterda Intr Jewelry Company Mne International Jewelry Company Loud Johns Washington American Surety Company of Col Army Navy

Omaha Man Secures Panama Canal Food Contract

A veteran feeder, I. Markel of Omaha, wins a five year Panama Canal contract to feed 20 000 workers at isthmian camps. Prices run 45 cents to $1 per day with meals including bread meat coffee and vegetables plus bulk supply sales. He plans New York sourcing and refrigerated transport to Colon.

Omaha Washington If St. Omawa I. Mar Janumu Canal St. Louis New Orleans Mississippi River Mark Twain Missouri West Union Pacific Read Panama Markel Alo Ge Thea Mr. Markel Eeoh Jamaica Iran New York Colon Alia Isthmus

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