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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1905

Page

2

Equal Voice Urged in Virginia Territory Transfer to Baltimore

At the Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the Laymen's Association meeting, a Virginia committee proposed turning nearly all of Alexandria district into the Baltimore Conference. Secretary Shaw lauded the Catholic Church against socialism, while Morgan College leader Dr. Spencer criticized Maryland's suffrage changes. The executive session approved ministerial study exams and a plan to appoint a committee to study the boundary shift.

Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church Laymen's Association Foundry Church Virginia Methodist Episcopal Conferente Alexandria Maryland L. Woosnell James W Org Rville Hillsboro Witerford Herndon Falls Church Arlington Manassas Garri 1Sonville Acrotink Wilmington Reuterance Virginia Cranston Bishop Moore H. B. Gantt Laymen‘s Association Vreed Laymen’s Association Lewis M. Bacon Towson George F. Yimms Washington Br. D. H. Carrol John Thorney G. Lane Taneyhill United States Committee of Resolutions

Shad Run Prospects for Potomac Foreseen by Fish Commissioner

United States Fish Commissioner Bowers predicts a strong shad season in the Potomac after observing large runs in Cuba and Sanford Florida. He notes late-season warming, reports at Bryan's Point near Mount Vernon, and plans to hatch and plant perch eggs totaling up to 60 million to replenish river supplies.

Potomac United States Bowers Cuba Sanford Fla Bryan’s Point Mount Vernon Bryan's Point

Hood's Sarsaparilla Claims Superior Healing Power

Hood's Sarsaparilla touted as the greatest curative medicine and an all around remedy. The boast declared it works on blood and every organ, bone, and tissue, urging no substitute and insisting on Hood's as the only choice.

Hood

Washington asylum visit ends with nergo bully case eased

Commissioner Macfarland and Board of Charities reviewed the Washington asylum asylums with Secretary Wilson and Supt. Zinkhan. A petition from colored inmates claimed brutal mistreatment by Nelson Walden, a one legged ex convict, prompting Walden’s removal. The inquiry found improvements and confirmed Walden’s removal. overall conditions praised and reforms outlined.

Ar Alege Goodsults Board of Charities Marfarland Washington Asylum Wilson Zinkhan Asylum Macfarland United States Jail Congressional Cemetery Cimshouse Workhouse Almshouse Hospital Macferland Board of Commissioners Guy Nelson Walden Neartad Negro Don Nalson Walden Thomas Latimoré Latimore Ll Latimore Walden G&t Geo, Holloway Hay View Asylum Baltimore

Railroad condemnation test case over land near Eckington

District Supreme Court considered whether a railroad must condemn Emilie J. Riley property at Eckington Place Third Avenue and A Street as part of a terminal area. Petitioners argue federal law requires taking. railroad contends only partial acquisition is needed per occupancy agreement with the district commissioners. An appeal from the chief justice ruling looms and may go to the Court of Appeals.

Balimore Roceed Emilie JC. Riley Eckington Plate Congress Court of Appeals Tistrigt

Punch Bowl for Warner at Civic Honor Reception

At a Massachusetts avenue home last night Mr B H Warner chairman of the inauguration committee on civic organizations received a punch bowl and silver pieces from committee members as tokens of esteem. Mrs Warner was given American Beauty roses with a fine speech by Mr Shoemaker and Mr Noyes noting Warner as a builder in city affairs. Judge Peelle accepted the flowers for Mrs Warner. A bound volume of committee records and resolutions, refreshments, and several solos closed the event with Miss Anna Warner at the piano.

Massachusetts Avenue B. H. Warner Warner Louis P. Shoemaker Thomas C. Noyes Noyes Shoemaker Gen. Wilson Stanton J. Peelle Court of Claims Warner, In A Most Gracious Manner. Besides These Various Gifts, Mr. Warner Committee On Civic Organization Anna Warner Pe Dean Ernest H. Dasiel Wallace D. McLean

Judges Double Robber Nowlin Sentence in District Court

Justice Wright increased Wendon Nowlin's penalty from five to ten years in the penitentiary after finding the robbery of $47 on Benning Road involved a planned assault causing the victim to lose an eye. Also sentenced were Joseph Rupp to one year and one day for forging William Simpson's checks and Calvin Reed to eighteen months for robbing his roommate's trunk of $238.

Justice Wright Nowlin Wendon Nowlin Luther Payne Benning Road Payne Joseph Rupp William A.simpson Mr. Simpson National Capital Bank Calvin Reed Soldiers’ Home Reed

Alaska Telegraph Expansion Delivers 200 Miles Of Cable

General Greely reports a dispatch from Baygane New Jersey stating 200 miles of cable have begun to connect Valdez to Seward Alaska. The line aims to link to the Yukon with Seward as western terminus. Telecommunication in Alaska is improving and reportedly operational. A Nome cable message survived a three hour transmission path via Seattle coast and Alaskan land lines to St Michael, then wireless. Local fragments note a sudden death of Mrs Herman Bacon of Scotland Connecticut at Hotel Barton from heart disease triggered by asthma.

Gen. Greely Baygane N. J Valdez Seward Alaska Yukon Greely Nome Seattle St. Michael Connecticut Herman % Bacon Scotland Conn Barton Pacon Sher Hebind

Inaugural Committee Finishes Work at Willard Hotel

The inaugural committees at the New Willard Hotel closed yesterday after months of effort. Gen John M Wilson supervised the final details as clerks were dismissed and fixtures returned. Remaining vouchers will be handled by Frank Hitchock in the Post Office Department before Wilson heads to Atlantic City for rest. The final report, a seventy five page financial accounting, will guide future inaugurations and be distributed to major libraries and Washington's officials. Wilson notes some items exceeded estimates and urges tighter future cost control.

New Willard Hotel John M. Wilson Radvevere Frank H. Hitchcock Post-office Department Wilson Washington N. Wilson

Trustees Seek Accounting Against National Mill and Elevator

James B. Swing as trustee for Union Mutual Fire Insurance creditors sues in Labette County district court for an accounting of the National Mill and Elevator Company now tied to three insurance policies. Defendants Mirick and Brown are named, with assets alleged as trust funds for company debts and policy assessments totaling 279.17 after transfer of assets.

Kansas Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company National Mill and Elevator Company Mirick and Brown Swing Ohio Supreme Court Messrs. Mirlck and Brown

Cross Ocean for Prisoner Embezzler Suspect Extradition Trip

Detectives Carter and Trumbo depart for England to fetch John Conray, wanted on embezzlement charges in New York. They sail on the Philadelphia from Pier 15 at 9 36 AM, expected to reach Southampton next Friday and return in about two months. Conray allegedly became executor of a late friend’s estate, with about 1800 to 2000 dollars, and may have withdrawn 1080 from the estate bank before disappearing en route to Ireland.

Carter Trumbo England Sergis Joseph Carter Lewis Trumbo Detective Department Atlantic John Conray London New York Philadelphia Pier 15 Southampton Conroy Ti Ia Ireland

Hospital Instead of Jail Police Court Prisoner Claimed to Be 105

Isaac Carter, accused of vagrancy after loitering near the Aqueduct Bridge, told Judge Scott he could not walk and preferred a hospital. Agent Massey urged leniency. Carter was released to the board of charities and taken to a hospital by ambulance after the court’s intervention. Funeral held for contractor Richard A. Callahan at St Joseph's Church. Callahan, 43, left a widow and eight children. burial at Mount Olivet. Phoenix Primary No 1 meeting at 908 Pennsylvania Ave NW promoted several members to full membership amid strong attendance.

Isaac Carter Aqueduct Bridge Scott Massey Prisoners’ Aid Society Carter Board of Charities Richard A. Callahan St. Joseph's Church Eleventh Street Ignatius Fealy Callahan Justin McCarthy Thomas Lane William Thomas Hose Harry Hylt Jeremiah McCarthy Eat Fe Mount Olivet Pompeii Phoenix Pensylvania Avenue Patritian Georges A Anderson Mich Yoanner

Elks elect officers in Washington Lodge No 15

Washington Lodge No 15 BPOH elected officers for the term including Jesse S. Jackson as Exalted Ruler and Richard A. O'Brien as secretary treasurer. Installation is planned for next Wednesday under Acting District Deputy Joseph A Burkart with refreshments afterward. A committee on construction is gathering data for a new Elk club house and plans for securing an architect.

Washington Lodge B. P. O. Hiks Jesse S. Jackson Robert E. Mattingly Hugh EF. Harvey Ernest W. Emery Richard A. O'Brien M. G. McCormick Benjamin B. Whitney Richard A. O’brien Lorenzo A. Bailey

Minstrel Dockstader Visits White House and Explains Picture Incident

Lew Dockstader the minstrel went to the White House yesterday with Postmaster General Cortelyou and met the President. He spoke of last August's Capitol photos showing him and another man in front of the Capitol and a reported meeting with Booker T. Washington. He said there was no disrespect intended and that the films were destroyed after a misunderstanding. The interview ended on a pleasant note.

Mr. Dockstader Capitol Lew Dockstader White House Cortelyou Dockstader Washington Booker T. Washington

Weather conditions and city temperatures report of 1965

Weather conditions from the Weather Bureau describe a southward moving disturbance in the Southwest with general rains and snows in the Southern Plateau and Central Rocky Mountain region, rains in the Middle Slope and Missouri Valley, and colder temperatures in the latter area. Fair conditions prevail elsewhere with variable winds along coasts and fair in much of the interior. Local readings list midnight to 6 p.m. temperatures, highs and lows, humidity, rainfall, and sunshine. Temperatures for other cities are shown with observed highs and lows.

J. B. Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington, D. C New Mexico Hocky Mountain Tower -Missouri Valley Upper Lake Region Rocky Mountains Arizona Northern Pacific States West Gulf States Missouri Pacific States New England Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Gulf West Gulf Coast Lake Michigan Grand Banks Therefzica Rubeville Atlanta Atlantic City N. Biamarcu N. D Boston Mari Buffalo N.Y Chicago Cincinnati Ohio Cheyenne Wyo Davenport Iowa Helens Mont Indianapolis Ina Tacknonville Fla Banees City Bio Tattle Rock Freea Iz New York N.Y F North Platte Nebr,sia Omana Nebr

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