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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1905

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Roosevelt Camp Hunt Report Reveals Health and Lights

Secretary Loeb returns from Glenwood Springs after a ten hour hunt with President Roosevelt. Only one bear killed so far. trails indicate more game. Roosevelt signs Atkinson’s appointment and accepts Chicago invitations while plans for a homeward May 15 departure unfold.

Glenwood Springs Colo Roosevilt Rocky Mountain Loeb Alexander Lam New York Saturdareno Dare Creek Hemesent Camp Port Newaathy Redstone Glenwoad Springs Medée Piairi Devveryo Chimaga Glenwool Springs New Castle Charles Penny Ranch Peep Chapman Ami

President Roosevelt Invited to Milwaukee Visit

The Milwaukee Merchants and Manufacturers Association directors voted to invite President Roosevelt to stop in Milwaukee on his return from a hunting trip. He will be hosted by the Merchants' Club for lunch, the Hamilton Club for a reception, and the Traquois Club for a banquet with the city’s leading Democratic group. The exact date depends on his West engagements.

Chicago Edward Danie Roosevelt Cnnigh Artic F. Dunne Colorado National Merchants Hamilton Loeb Piso Merchants’ Club Hamilton Club Traquois Club Milwaukee Milwaukee Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association Washington

Philadelphia Gas Deal Rumor of Fifty Years Lease

Philadelphia officials consider a lump sum payment of about 25 million dollars from United Gas Improvement Company. They seek a deal to prepay remaining lease revenues to fund public works without tax or debt impact. Rumors of a fifty year extension prompted debate and concern over bond issuance by a company subsidiary.

Philadelphia United Gas Improvement Company

Arrest in Storey Case Throws Philadelphia Treasurer in Custody

Patrick J. Kearns, alleged treasurer of the Storey Cotton Company of Philadelphia, was arrested at Coney Island on an indictment charging use of the U S mails to defraud Julius Hymen. He denied knowledge of the Storey affairs and claimed never to have been in Philadelphia. Bail reviewed by Commissioner Benedict with disputed amounts. examination set for tomorrow.

Conq Eer New York Post-office Patrick J. Kearns Coney Island United States G. Idnece Benedict Tum Kearns Storey Cotton Company Philadelphia Thomas Harper Storey J F. Cortetyeu West Twenty-second Thomas Julius Hymen Paladelphia

Armour Buyer Summoned In Beef Trust Probe

Chicago April 7 A special grand jury issued a subpoena for C J Davis head buyer in Armour and Co sheep department Davis planned to leave Chicago selling his home and is said to hold valuable facts about sheep and casings The grand jury began examining the Aetna Trading Co with many witnesses including F A Fowler Swift and Co manager The district attorney said the investigation may close by May 1 and noted railroad company involvement would not fall under Interstate Commerce laws while the Garfield report on the beef industry would not be used.

Chicago Tne Beef Trust C J. Davis Armour & Co Davis Artmour & Co Aetna Trading Company F A Fowler Swift & Co Morrison Interstate Commerce Commission

Greater Pittsburg bill signs to merge Pittsburg and Allegheny City

Gov Pennypacker signs the Greater Pittsburg measure authorizing a February 1906 vote on consolidation of Pittsburg and Allegheny City. If approved, the merged city would take effect in April 1906, expanding into adjoining territory and reshaping the regional population. Platt’s condition unchanged after illness. Easter travel set as Atlantic City Special train from Washington via the Delaware River bridge route.

Harrisburg Gov. Pennypacker Pittsburg Alegheny City Greater Pittsburg Atlantic City Pennsylvania Railroad Washington Delaware River Bridge Atlantic Civ

Equitable Scandal Forces Hy des Resignation Showdown

A split Equitable Life executive committee ends a publicity drive after James H. Hyde refuses to resign. Agents press for action, seek to derail the scandal, while lines are drawn between factions and a Louisiana receivership claim is discussed.

Washington Post New York Equitable Life James H. Hyde Hyde Tarbell Mr. Hyde H. C. Frick Investigation Committee Alexander Frick Tedgard Louisiana Mr Hyde Equitable The

Leader Murphy on Stand in New York Lighting Inquiry

Charles F. Murphy head of Tammany Hall testified before a legislative committee probing city lighting contracts. He denied any influence or interest, saying he relied on the department’s official and learned details from newspapers. He noted past dealings in Consolidated Gas stock and possible purchases last February. Oakley, the water and power commissioner, defendedSigning contentious contracts.

New York Charles F. Murphy Tammany Hall Murphy Oakley

GIVES MINE TO HEINZE IN BUTTE COPPER CASE

The Montana Supreme Court affirms the Silver Bow County District Court ruling in the Minnie Healy case involving title to a major Butte copper mine. The decision favors F Augustus Heinze as the Amalgamated, Finlen interest, and pledges to uphold prior bond and lease arrangements dating from 1808 with John Devlin and others.

Helena Mont Supreme Court of Montana District Court of Silver Bow County Miles Finlen F. Augustus Heinze Montana Ore Purchasing Company Minnie Healy Butte Heinze Finlen John Devlin Boston Montana Amalgamated Supreme Court Harney Clancy Holloway

Democrats Nominate Maj. G. V. Menzies for Congress

Evansville Ind April 20 Democrats of the First Congressional district nominated Maj. G. V. Menzies of Mount Vernon for Congress. A special election will be held on May 16. Watson’s Daughter Married in Thomson Ga Agnes Watson daughter of Thomas FE Watson wed Oscar S Lee at home. Honeymoon at Sea Breeze Fla.

G. V. Menzies First Indiana Evansville Ind Maj Mount Vernon Congress Sun+ jay Post Washington

Oil Engine Blast Kills J J Ball Injures Martin Fields

An explosion in the United States Garage Company building at northeast Washington last night killed engineer J J Ball, 32, and seriously injured night worker Martin Fields, 31, as debris wrecked walls and a skylight. A horse in a nearby stable was injured with both eyes knocked out. Ball’s body was taken to the morgue. Fields was hospitalized with burns and head injuries but expected to recover. Property damage is estimated at $2,000.

J. J. Ball Martin Fields United States Garage Company Fourth J J. Ball R Street Nevitt Fifth Street Casualty Hospital Ninth Precinct Ball Fields Harry N. Johnson Jess Harris Johnson Harris Mr. Johnson Dr. Johnson Third and & Streets Mr. Ball Seaves Adams Express Company New York City P. L. Ball FR Street Sunday Post Washington United States Express Company Dr. Stone Third

Feltner's Testimony Ruled Out in Hargis Trial

In Lexington, after a lengthy legal dispute, Moses Feltner was barred from testifying about matters tied to the Marcum killing and the alleged conspiracy. Feltner, cited in a deposition, described a conference with the Hargises and Callahan on killing Marcum and Cockrill, but the court limited testimony to the Cockrill case. He also testified that James Hargis offered to post Feltner’s bond and provide funds to secure acquittal, a plan he says he did not intend to carry out, only to prevent assassination and aid prosecution.

Lexington Moses Feltner James Hargis Breathitt County J. B. Marcum Feltner Hargises Endward Callahan Marcum James Cockrill Cockrill Fellner Felix Moses’ Bond Jesse Fields Fields Winchester Hargis

Pledge to Temper Strife Signals Civic Talks in Havana

Havana reports that President Palma and Nationalist leaders including Senator Zayas met for mutual explanations to curb strife within lawful bounds. A follow up conference is planned to seek a firmer understanding, with assurances to reveal seized papers and to handle municipal charges justly. The Nationalists deny plans for protests near the palace.

Havana Palma Zayas Itig Associated Press Nunez Nationalista

Snow Checks President's Hunt and Exploding Engine Kills Watchman

The page lists multiple items including Snow checks President's hunt, Hyde refuses to resign, and an exploding engine kills a watchman. Other notes cover legal cases, politics, and society items with various short headlines and briefs across sections.

Hyde France Japan McLean Patriotic Sons Morgan Nan Patterson Virginia West Virginia Joseph Jefferson Boston Georgetown Yale Raillroad Italy Agricultural Congress Southern Industrial Parliament

Panic at Kaufman factory injures five girls

Five young women employed on the second floor of the Kaufman Manufacturing Company in Kansas City were injured in a panic as a large bell pulled loose plaster on the third floor. Believing the building would collapse, about fifty workers surged toward the only exit, a narrow stairway, and fell over each other. Caroline Ebler sustained the most serious injuries but is expected to recover.

Kansas City Kaufman Manufacturng Company Caroline Ebler

Three Die in Greensburg Gasoline Fire

Three children of John E. Kunkle die in a Greensburg home fire caused by a grandmother spilling gasoline while tending a child. A fourth child and several rescuers are severely burned. Property loss runs to 15050 dollars.

Greensburg John E. Kunkle Paul Kunkle Alich Kunkle Louise Kunkle Catherine George M. Gesler Hose Company William ‘McCarthy Jacob Weaver A. M. Wyant John Murphy

Resignation of Ramsey at Wabash-Pittsburg Terminal

Special to The Washington Post reports little on Ramsey's resignation as president of the Wabash-Pittsburg Terminal Company. George J. Gould, chairman, left town. Ramsey cited disagreements with Gould. West reports suggest retirement from Wabash and extensions due to overwork. rumors of Howard Gould succession are not supported. Also noted: Dr I Werl died by morphine act after federal indictment in Denver. Belie Fourche, S D.

Washington Post New York Ramsey Wabash Wabash-Pittsburg Terminal Company George J. Gould Gould St. Louis West Wheeling and Lake Erie

Knockout in Atlanta Bout Sees Monroe Top Payne

Jack Monroe of Butte Montana knocked out Doc Payne of Cleveland Ohio in the sixth round of a fifteen round scheduled match at the Atlanta Athletic Club Payne was unconscious for several minutes after the blow. Dining Car Services to Atlantic City on the Atlantic City Special Pennsylva Rail April 71 ends leaves Washington me mm

Jack Monroe Atlanta Butte Mont Doc Payne Cleveland Ohio Atlanta Athletic Club Payne Atlantic City Pennsylva Rail Washington

Mystery of Baltic Fleet Leaves Kamranh Bay Still Not Confirmed

Reports from Paris Tokyo and Saigon debate whether the Russian Pacific squadron has left Kamranh Bay. Motono requests assurances of neutrality from France as Japanese officials press for explicit guarantees. France replies that neutrality is being observed and no formal protest was lodged. Times dispatches note Nebogatoff may soon join the fleet and speculate on the next moves.

London Kamranh Bay Tokyo Paris Ita Delcasse Annam Gaigon Saigon Berestvensky de Jonquieres Nebogatof Sunda Straits Rojestvensky Nebogatoff Times Japan Egates Hongkong Tanglin Associated Press Motono France Deleasse Morono Delsasse Indo-China M Delcasse White Motone Ministry of Foreign Affairs Cherbourg Madagascar Indo- China Kamrench Bay Lft Kamrar

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