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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1905

Page

2

Break in Connecticut Avenue bridge rebuilt with minor delays

Major J J Morrow says the cracks in the east abutment are from disintegrated rock and do not delay completion. Repairs estimated at 90 000 to 100 000, with no material delay. project total around 800 000 dollars for a concrete bridge with arches and heavy abutments.

Connecticut Avenue Bridge Goonnecticut Avenue J. J. Morrow Biddle Maj. Morrows Maj. Morrow District Construction Company W. H. H. Allen District of Columbia Connecticut Avenue Morrow Alien Cincinnati Congress Col Col. Biddle

Ward Forges Call for Reform at True Reformers Hall

C Ward, secretary of the Chicago Y M C A, addressed young men at True Reformers Hall corner Twelfth and UU streets northwest. He cited Jephtha from Judges xii urging youths to flee temptation and begin anew in the hills of Tob. A brief song service followed with Henry Pierce of Howard University Orchestra playing saxophone selections.

C. Ward True Reformers’ Hall M. C. Ward Chicago Y. M. C. A Central Y. M. C. A Mr. Ward Jephtha Tub Tob Erene Israel Henry Pierce Howard University Orchestra

Dutch Warship at Curacao Arrives for Drill

Dutch warship Du Kortenaer reached Willemstad Curacao on April 1 and conducted a squadron drill with three other ships. The message notes the cruiser Vene Glse in the flotilla and locates the ships near the island.

Curacao Willemstad Island du Kortenaer Suadra Vene

Death of Dr. J. Lee Adams, IRS Claims Chief

Dr. J. Dee Adams, chief of the Internal Revenue Bureau claims division, died yesterday afternoon at Emergency Hospital after three years treatment for kidney disease. He was sixty three. A Mason and Knight Templar, he worked in Treasury and IRS for about forty years, rising from clerk to division head. Funeral set for April 19 at Lee's undertaking chapel.

J. Dee Adams Internal Revenue Bureau J. Lee Adams, Jr California Chemical Division Adams Internal Revenue Yerkes Bureau Lee St. Ohigenesaay O'clac

Candidates Named at Columbia Typographical Union Meeting

The Columbia Typographical Union No. 101 nominated officers for the coming year and candidates for delegates to the International Typographical Union convention to be held in Toronto next August. President Berg was renominated, with Seibold, Bright, and Stoops also backed. Delegates include government printers and downtown reps, with alternates named. four delegates will be chosen. A Home Memorial Fund plan and a label-on-all-goods resolution were adopted. Four deaths were reported since the last meeting.

Columbia Union Seibold Bright Toronto Columbia Typographical Union Foronto Canada John KR. Berg George G. Seibold James E. Bright N. C. Stoops Board of Auditors L. C. Vogt C. W. Radley J. W. Carter Hugh Everett H. B. Goodrell W. R. Love D. 5. Hussey I. T. UG Government Printing Office Joe M. Johnson Mark E. Barnum Charles B. Buckhanan Titus IF. Ellis Joseph Fi. Goodkey Frank D. Smith W. V. Smith Philip G. Steele H.C. Knapp Miss Teréfea McDonald QO. T. Pierce D. R. Lyons H. W. Templer R. A. Julian R. B. Boucher Bela Feeney Eugene Center Home Union Printer's Colorado Springs Colo Nellie Wilson Saince Dd.slopter Aiden EB. Ross Edward Drew Miller Teresa McDonald International Typograhical Union Miss McDonald Columbia Typoographical Union Washington Post Anna Wilson No. 101 Geen Frey Panama FETC Cesseeseeceeensnerses Dreas

Williamson Demurrers Pleas in U S Land Fraud Indictments

In Portland a U S District Court hearing yesterday saw Congressman J A Williamson file demurrers to two indictments charging the defrauding of government lands in Eastern Oregon tied to Blue Mountain forest reserve plans. Partner Dr Van Gessner and ex US Commissioner Marion R Biggs entered pleas in abatement.

Portland, Oreg United States District Court J. A. Williamson van Gessner United States Marion R. Biggs Williamson Mitchell Binger Hermann Blue Mountain Oregon Gessner Biggs Btone Matton D. Biggs Williamson and Gessnert

Mauck Dies After Gas Inhalation in Washington Home

William Mauck, 65, recently arrived from Hot Springs Arkansas, was found unconscious from gas in his room at 247 New Jersey Avenue Northwest. A physician revived him, but he grew worse and died at Emergency Hospital the next day. The man had been in Washington only a week. He told visitors he had just come from Hot Springs Arkansas before the incident.

Hot Springs Ark William Mauck New Jersey Avenue Northwest Theodore Walters Mauck Woree Washington New Jersey Avenue House Arkene

Peace conference at All Souls Church signals awake view on war

Former Senator William E Chandler Mrs May Wright Sewall and Miss Sarah J Farmer spoke at a Washington peace conference held at All Souls Church under Green Acre Fellowship. They urged universal arbitration and a world parliament while noting war’s persistence despite progress toward liberty and peace.

William’ E."chandler May Wright Sewall Sarah J. Farmer All Soul's Church Parliament of Man Washington Green Acre Fellowship Association A. G. B. Pierce Chandler Amanda de Vo Arthur Dulin Spanish Claims Commission Green Acre Fellowship Great Britain Wortumter Korea Japan Philippines Europe Turkey Armenia Morocco the International International Council National Council Council St. Helena Booker T. Washington

Two Small Sunday Fires Dampen Georgetown Area

A fire at 3011 M Street damaged a residence owned by Margaret Moran, quickly halted by Engine Company No. 6. Total damage did not exceed $100. Separately, rear woodsheds at 413-49 Washington Street NW were completely destroyed, with losses pegged at $300. Sheds were rented by Mary Hannen, George Williams, Andrew Jackson, Samuel G. Smith, and Benjamin Russell. cause of the fire unknown.

Georgetown Walsh Seventh Precinct M Street Margaret Moran Engine Company No. 6 Washington Street Mary Hannen George Williams Andrew Jackson Samuel G. Smith Benjamin Russell

Canvass for votes in Daughters of the American Revolution race

Contested presidential general race for the Daughters of the American Revolution centers on Mrs. Lippitt of Rhode Island and Mrs. Sternberg of Indiana born, with a first ballot withdrawal test agreed. Continent Memorial Hall dedication set and fourteenth congress session opens with details of residences and campaign positions amid factional disputes.

Daughters of the American Revolution Continental Memorial Hall Fourteenth Congress of the Daughters Charles Warren Lippitt Rhode Island George M. Sternberg Fairbanks Brernberg Proposa Lippitt Express Apinion Conéréas Sternberg Indiana Society Stevenson Harrison Sand Flagler California Avenue District of Columbia Army James M. Fowler Continental Hall Continental Congress Charles Warren Fairbanks Tennie S. Hamlin Walcome William M. Liggett Minnesota Henry W. Richardson South Carolina Alfred A. Kendall Maine Abraham Allee Nebraska Miranda Berney Tulloch Mary, Evans. Rosa Memorial Continental Hall Committee Memorial Continental Hall Charles Warran Fairbanks Ways and Means Committee George "M. Sternberg Memorial Continental Wall Building Fund

Mrs McLean Urged for DAR Presidency by Virginia Supporters

A letter from Virginia advocates praises Mrs McLean for leadership and dedication in the Daughters of the American Revolution. The author commends her enduring devotion, fair spirit, and administrative skill while opposing partisan impediments and urging voters to choose merit for the historic office.

Georgia South Carolina McLean The Daughters of the American Revolution

Weather and Temperature Report From Washington April 16

Weather Bureau bulletin notes unseasonably cold conditions across the nation with snow in the Lake region and Upper Ohio Valley. Forecast calls for gradual warming midweek, fair weather Monday and Tuesday, with light snow risk along the Lower Lakes and rain in the Southwest. Local report lists temperatures across many cities with highs and lows for the 24 hour period.

Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Lake Region Ohio Valley Asheville N. C Mottana Gulf Atlantic Coasts East Gulf States Lowar Lakes Middle Rocky Mountain Dakotas Montana Mizalesipp New England Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Gulf Coast Lower Lakes Upper Lakes Grand Banks Atlanta Atlanta City Blemarck N. D Boston Mass Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Ohio Cheyenne Wyo Davenport Iowa Denver Colo Des Moines Qalveston Tex Helena Mont Indianapolia Ind Jacksonville Fila Farangas City Little Rock Ark Aflarauette Mich Femphig Tenn New Orleans New York, N. Y Omaha Nebr Pittsburg East Lake City Utah St. Louis St. Paul Ming

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