Aged Actor Joseph Jefferson Seeks Restoration and Return
West Palm Beach April 2 Joseph Jefferson, the famed actor, shows a remarkable rally from illness and is confidant he will recover. His son and Dr. Potter report improving nourishment and strength as plans are made for a return to his northern home.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Joseph Jefferson
Charles B. Jefferson
R. B. Potter
Mabel Bingham
Dhef
Noerchern
Vanderbilt University Fire Devastates Main Building
April 8 report from Tennessee describes a major blaze at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Firefighters battled the flames as winds and rain hindered efforts, saving most structures though the brick main building suffered extensive damage. Insurance stood at 377,900 with furnishings covered by additional policies. no injuries reported.
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Tenn
Vangderbilt
Rsity
Ol . Smith
Nashville
Philippines
National Academy Session Details and Elections
A National Academy session featured a public afternoon with papers read on explorations and discoveries. Five new members were elected to the secretariat, including accounts of the Alba steamship expedition and observations by scientists during the voyage.
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National Academy of Sele Sal Ths National Museum
Secrercy
Albatre
Alexander Siz. Ordentoaf
Aavetemy
William Mc Davis
Iarvari
Mississippi Postmaster Indicted for Perjury in St Louis Case
A Yazoo postmaster facing arguments of perjury was indicted by a St Louis jury. The charge involves testimony about funds to secure a benefit from a congressman. The framed account mentions Roosevelt era investigations and Nashville connections amid a broader political scandal tale.
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Mississippi
St. Louis
Omabule
Agrec
Roosevelt
M.itr
Yazoo
Reddack
Arelind
Nashville, Um
Sustains Judge Advocate on War Existence Claim
A Federal Circuit Court in Kansas affirmed the War Department Judge Advocate General’s ruling that a state of war existed in China during the Peking relief expedition. The decision concerns Fred Hamilton Sixth Cavalry, jailed at Fort Leavenworth for a 1900 murder, whose habeas corpus appeal contends Article Fifty-Eighth of war did not apply. The JAG had previously declared war existence in a separate investigation.
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Peking
Kansas
War Department
China
Fred Hamilton
Sixth Cavalry
Fort Leavenworth
Hamiton
Hamilton
Navy Awards Contracts for Sailors Transport
The Navy Department awarded contracts for transporting sailors and marines between Eastern ports and San Francisco. Routes include New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Norfolk to Chesapeake and Ohio. Chicago to Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul. Omaha to Union Pacific and Southern Pacific. Transcontinental Norfolk to San Francisco set at five days three hours 35 minutes, cost per man $42 with $24.29 guill and fare and $17.71 sleepers meals. Additional charges: New York $0.50 higher. Philadelphia $0.04 higher for 1–9 men and $2.72 higher for 10+ men.
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Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
San Francisco
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Norfolk
Chicago
Omaha
Milwaukee
Philadelph
Delano to Help Govern Philippine Railroad Construction
A Delano, former head of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy, is named by Secretary Tait to supervise Philippines railroad reconstruction. He will frame conditions for government interest guarantees and review bids and contractor specs as about 1,200 miles are planned in Luzon and 200 miles in other islands.
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A. Delano
F. A. Delano
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Tait
Philippines
Luzon
Islands
Acquittal at Naval Court for Lieut Commander Seymour
In Manila on April 20 Lieut Commander Isaac Knight Seymour was acquitted after a naval court-martial. He served as navigating officer on the cruiser Baltimore which grounded in the Straits of Malacca six months ago. Commander J L R Biggs, Baltimore’s commander, was also tried and acquitted.
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Seymour
Manila
Isaac Knight Seymour
Baltimore
Straits of Malacca
J. LR. Biggs
Yachts Hornet and Siren Stranded in James River Mud
The converted yachts Hornet and Siren carried U S naval apprentices on a practice cruise. The Hornet reached Richmond while the Siren stuck in the mud eighteen miles downriver. The Siren freed herself and both vessels then set course for Norfolk.
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James
Washington Post
Richmond
Hornet
United States Naval
Norfolk
Army Officers Receive Multiple Leave and Duty Updates
Orders to Army officers announce leaves of absence for Maj Charles T Boyd Philippine Scouts until June 430 and Maj Edward C Carter for two months with return route options via Suez Canal. Capt Frank McIntyre relieved from troop duty to report to Insular Affairs. Licent Charles C Billingslea granted two months leave to be spared. Capt Charles P Euvers ordered to make two official visits monthly to Fort Leavenworth for subsistence stores inspection. LCol George M Dunn detailed on examining board at Fort Logan for Capt Harris L Roberts exam. Roberts ordered to report to Dunn for board examinations to determine fitness for promotion. 2nd Lt George A Wieczorek to report to Maj Edward H Browne for promotion examination.
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Charles T. Boyd
Philippine Scouts
Edward C. Carter
United States
Philippine Islands
Suez Canal
Europe
Frank McIntyre
General Staff
General Staff Corps
Bureau of Insular Affairs
War Department
City
Charles C. Billingslea
Gurgeon
Fort [Tiley
Kan
Charles P. Euvers
Kansas City
Fort Leavenworth
Kang
George M. Dunn
Fort Logan
Cutch
Harris L. Roberts
Second Infantry
Thomas H. Wilson
Secon Infantry
Cok
Colm
George A. Wieczorek
Edward H. Browne
Colo
Naval officer orders and vessel movements in 1905 1995
Movements include Lieut Hinds to Indian Head Maryland May 16 1995 and officers detached to Mare Island Norfolk New York and Canacao with Lawton routes. Navy vessels Marcellus Cuigoa Worden Castine Topeka Abarenda Salem and others arrive and depart for Newport News Hampton Roads and Philadelphia. Also Gen Chaffee VP inspection tour and Maj Gen Bates visit Detroit Fort Wayne. Connecticut senate approves 5000 for silver service.
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A. . Hinds
Naval Proving Ground
Indian Head
W. PD. Owens
R. B. Chapman
Naval Hospital
Mare Island
Cal
Lawton
C. ©. Surlie
Norfolk
Asiatic Station
O. J. Mink
New York
N. Y
Boston
Mass
Naval Station
Solace
A. R
Navy Yard
Canacao
P. 1
H. W. Smith
Naval Museum of Hygiene and Medical School
Washington, D. C
Can
Marcellus
Cuigoa
Samana
Worden
Key West
Galveston
Truxtun
Capitol Rat Catchers Clear Senate Halls of Pests
The ratcatchers report progress in ridding the Capitol of rodents. Up to nine hundred rats fallen to dogs and ferrets, with a colored man using bare hands as traps. The Senate kitchen is the main hotspot, while the House side yields fewer rats. Chief Ratcatcher Barclay notes large waste paper dumps and floor tunnels aid rat movement. An electric lantern aids inspections.
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Capitol
Lynn
Senate
Clarence M. Barclay
E. M. Barclay
Noble Posey
Barclay
Norment Leads Bank as Capital Doubles in Size
Clarence W. Norment of Central National Bank, born in this city, son of founder Samuel Norment, rose to president after his father's death. He steered the bank’s capital from 100000 to 200000 and serves as director at American Security and Trust, with ties to Washington stock exchange and several insurers and building groups.
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Clarence W. Norment
Central National Bank
Samuel Norment
Central National
Rittenhouse Academy
Western Maryland University
Westminster
Bank
Wiliam EB. Clark
Clarence Norment
American Security and Trust Company
Washington Stock Exchange
Norment
Ulysses Ward
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Bank of Washington
Blue Ridge Rod and Gun Club
Washington Automobile Club
Baby's Awful Eczema Heals Without a Scar
A child suffered severe eczema described as raw beef like skin and feared ear loss. The medical treatment succeeded and left no blemish. The report portrays a remarkable recovery and the seeming miracle of healing.
Mother Thanks Cuticura for Eczema Cure
Mrs Rose Ether of Brooklyn writes that her ten month old daughter suffered severe eczema with a black ear swelling and raw facial sores. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the child's face cleared completely without scar or blemish, exceeding her expectations.
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Rose Ether
Eckford,St
Brooklyn
Refuses to resign under Equitable turmoil
After five hours of debate the convention heard a demand for resignation from Hyde and Tarbell amid a bitter struggle within the Equitable Life Assurance Society. Hyde refused, citing family memory and cowardice in resigning. Agents planned to press public opinion, while a national organization formed with E A Woods as president.
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Mr. Hyde
Hyde
E. A. Woods
Pittsburg
Woods
Nere
Lves
Alexander
Higgins
Syracuse
Hendricks
Albany
Tarbell
Herald
Gage E. Tarbell
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Tarbellig
Summer Resort Guide Sniffs Out Family Secrets at Veranda House
The Veranda House in Scandell By-the-Sea advertises Pinkerton detectives for guest privacy while rooms are reported fully booked through December 3. Nearby Cholmondeley Arms promises appeal for summer girls amid scenic One-Horse House along Gethere R.R. line overlooks Bridal Well, though the bride’s divorce leaves little to see.
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Veranda
Scandell
By-the-Sea
Pinkerton
R. R
Equitable Society Cuts Ties Over Tarbell Demands
The severance of all connections with the Equitable Society is threatened if peremptory demands on Mr. Tarbell are not pressed soon. Last night a program had been set, but its fate remained uncertain at midnight. Henry C. Frick declined to comment, saying he knew nothing of the request, while the Herald reported the information with perceived authority.
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Bowes
Mr. Hyde
The
Equitable
Savoy
Julius Bohm
Equitable Society
Mr. Tarbell
Henry C. Frick
In Defense of Hooker Arguments in Hooker Inquiry
Albany April 20 defense in the assembly judiciary inquiry into Justice Warren B Hooker concluded a full day of argument by leading counsel Lewis B Carr and John B Stanchfield. Stanchfield to finish tomorrow as Camman prepares to close. He contends Hooker not shown responsible for defrauding the government or Beavers acts and cites White derelictions as others’ fault. Early next week committee to draft its report due by Thursday.
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Albany
Warren B. Hooker
Fredonia
Dunkirk
Assembly Committee On ‘Judiciary
Hooker
Lewis B. Carr
John B. Stanchfield
Elmira
Stanchfield
Henry B. Camnan
Justice Hooker
George W. Beavers
Justice White
Wirmner
Run Down by Fire Horses Kills Woman in Southeast DC
Miss Mary McNerny eighty resident of 311 D street southeast died from base skull fracture after being knocked down by Truck G fire horses responding to a Wednesday night fire at a dog show. Commissioner Macfarland will personally investigate possible negligence and aid the coroner at the morgue inquest. The article notes the museum foundation contract award to R. tis Beant Construction for 36 287.
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Macfarland
Mary McNerny
D Street Southeast
Bell
Miss McNerny
Third
North Carolina Avenue
Providence Hospital
J. E. Hooper
Truck G
Belt
Orpin
Victim Dies in Shooting by Jones at Miss Norbeck Home
Miss Katherine Norbeck died at Providenc Hospital after a Tuesday night shooting by Frank Jones at 16 FE street SE. Jones survived self-inflicted wounds and is under arrest as coroner orders an inquest. police report threats against Norbeck.
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Tones
Rutledge Robinson
Soldiers
EH Street
Jones
Miss Norbeck
Fourth Precinct
E Street
Soldier Hurt Falling from Car Near Fort Washington
Harry Warner twenty six year old soldier at Fort Washington fell from a westbound car at Fifteenth and G streets north fast might and injured his right hip. He was treated at the Emergency Hospital.
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Harry Warner
Fort Washington
Fifteenth and
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