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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1905

Page

3

Thinks Him Bigamist Big City Officer Accused of Double Wives

Washington Post reports New York Inspector Cross cites progress in Carlton case. Frederick E. Carlton alias used, alleged to have married Jennie Smith and Mamie Gorflon while still with other partners. Detroit to New York era details reveal multiple spouses and alleged crimes linked to Carlton’s movements.

New York jJennie Smith Mamie Gorflon McCandless Carlton Washington Post Inspector Cross Prav Frederick E. Carlton L T Maimiat Fe Orden Alm Moonnattan Veithorf James TD Eee Ows Hing Uae Othetts Tr Regent Wrur Sass

Undertakers Firms Advertised in Washington Area

A group of obituary and funeral service notices from several Washington area providers appears. W R Speare, J William Lee, Harvey's Sons, John Wright Co, George P Zurhurst advertise embalmers, directors and crematoriums with round-the-clock service and modest prices.

J. William Lee Emba R F. Harvey’s Sons Fourteenth Street Commodium Chapel Telephone North John Wright CO Tenth St

POSSE TRAILS ASSASSIN IN ROANOKE MURDER

Special to The Washington Post Roanoke July 31 Maurice Francis, a young Roanoke man, was shot and killed while riding to visit his fiancée Miss Tink in Floyd County. A man with a double barreled shotgun fired twice, destroying Francis and injuring the horse. A posse hunts the suspect, with fear of lynching as widespread indignation grows. Francis was a member of several orders and well known locally.

Maurice Francis Roanoke Washington Francis Miss Tink John Richards Henry L. Francis Finvd

Zionist Congress Split and Britain Proposal Rejected

In Basel on July 31 socialist sections issued a circular protesting their treatment at the Zionist congress. They opposed yesterday's vote to decline Great Britain's offer of a tract in East Africa for a Zionist colony and plan to form a special organization to take over territory. The main congress elected an organization committee with Dr Henry Friedenwald of Baltimore and Dr J L Magnea of Brooklyn among its members. Dr Magnea urged reconsideration of the British proposal during American delegates' remarks.

Basel Switzerland Zionist Congress Great Britain East Africa Henry Friedenwald Baltimore J. L. Magnea Brooklyn

Pope Blesses Americans In Private Audience

In Rome on July 81 the Pope welcomed the American pilgrimage led by Rev. John J. Mograne. He praised Americans, affirmed church tolerance, and blessed all Americans, calling America the eldest daughter of the church for loyalty and devotion.

Rome John J. Mograne America

Joint Commission Named For Congo Frontier Conflict

Berlin reports a formal probe will be sent to investigate the clash on the French Congo frontier. Senegalese soldiers seized a German station at Missum Bussum and plundered goods while Capt. Scheunemann, en route nearby, was shot. German forces killed five and captured four. German authorities lodged protests and urged a joint commission with French officials to prevent further incidents.

Berlin Cameroon Foreign Office Col. Moeller Bagun French Congo Brazzaville

Dutch Rebels Defeated on Celebes Island

Amsterdam reports the Dutch expedition against Boni in Celebes resulted in heavy losses for the native state with 260 natives killed. Fortifications at Badjoewa were razed by warship guns during the bombardment in the Sunda Islands.

Sunda Islands Amsterdam Boni Celebes East Indies Badjoewa

Jerome's Frank Bid for District Attorney Re-Election

New York District Attorney Jerome announced he seeks another term only if nominated by petition requiring 2000 signatures. He rejects a mayoral bid or machine backing, but states he will run if the people want him. He claims solid personal funds and no party affiliation, though he would welcome party endorsement if offered.

New York Washington Post Jerome City of New York County

Riis Emerges as Anti-Tammany Mayoral Candidate

New York July 31 Alderman Meyers Republican of the Thirty first district launched a new mayoralty bid naming Jacob A Riis as the anti Tammany candidate He argued extraordinary conditions require decisive action to defeat Tammany and win broad voter support Riis is noted for lifetime work among the city poor and welfare promotion and would bridge party lines if nominated for mayor

New York Meyers Thirty-first Assembly Jacob A. Riis New York City

Ishikawa Calls for Full Powers at Peace Conference

In an interview Tokyo editor Ishikawa of Hachi Shimbun outlines Japan’s terms for peace with Russia. He argues Harbin and Vladivostok must be secured, indemnity between three and five billion yen debated, and Sakhalin and Port Arthur kept under Japanese control to ensure sea power and strategic advantage.

Rou Russia Japan Ishikawa Tokyo Hachi Shimbun Harbin Vladivostok Tchihima Archapelago Sakhalien Port Arthur

Baron Rosen Hosts Informal Visit at Oyster Bay

Russian Ambassador Baron Rosen visited President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill and planned an informal introduction of M Witte to the president ahead of the peace conference. Rosen and Secretary Wilson accompanied by others left Oyster Bay later, avoiding public discussion of diplomatic matters.

M Witte Europe Baron Rosen M. Witte Roosevelt Baron Komura Takahira Oyster Bay New York Wilson Department of Agriculture Sagamore Hill Ambassador Rosen Barom Rosen Maine

Peace envoys to be formally welcomed in Portsmouth

Portsmouth N H July 31 The arrival of Russian and Japanese envoys next Monday looms as a historic event. Preparations by Assistant Secretary Pelica Gov McLane include naval salutes by the Mayflower and Dolphin and a tour ending with a formal welcome at Rockingham County courthouse. Leads to Hotel Wentworth reception.

Portsmouth N. H New England Pelica Gov. McLane Oyster Bay Dolphin Japan Navy Yard W. W. Meade Admiral Meade General Stores Kittery Piscataqua River State of New Hampshire Gallinger Burnham Sulloway Currier Hotel Wentworth

Not After Cullom's Seat Special Te

Washington Post dispatch from Mattoon July 21 reports Illinois pure food commissioner A Hanley Jones says Gov. Deneen will not seek the U S Senate seat to replace Shelby M Cullom. Jones says Deneen may seek renomination if he delivers a successful administration. He adds Yates may back Cullom or Hamlin, while Chicago papers favor Hamlin and Lowden Lorimer may back Cullom.

Washington Post Mattoon A. Hanley Jones Pure Food Illinois Deneen United States Shelby M. Cullom Yates Senate Cullom Hamlin Chicago Papers Tribune Col Frank Lowden William Lorimer Chicago Machine Cullom Gay Lorimer Cook Sherman Hamii pSneta

Forming Closer Anglo Japanese Alliance Progress

London reports substantial progress toward a new Anglo Japanese treaty of alliance with broader terms than the present pact. The British foreign office aims for early completion and public promulgation independent of peace talks, while AP notes Britain expects Japan to seek its guidance for lasting peace during negotiations.

London Foreign Office Great Britain Japan Associated Press

Five Candidates Duel For Appropriations Chair Under Cannon

Speaker Cannon weighs five possible successors for the chair of appropriations as the Ways and Means chair wanes in importance. Burton Hepburn Tawney McCleary Littauer are named potential leaders, each with flaws in personal following or stance on tariff and economy. The choice, once pivotal for floor leadership, faces tough economy battles and rising Republican priorities.

National House Reei Nelson Dingley Serena H. Payne John Daizell Ways and Means House Cannon Appropriations Mr. Cannon Dingley Reed Hemenway Senate Camnon Washington Burton Ohio Hepburn Iowa Tawney Minnesota McCleary Appropriations Committee Representative Littauer New York Harvard Littauer Rivers and Harbors Col Pete Hepburn Interstate Commerce Committee Mr. Littauer

Kilmer's Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Advertisement

A newspaper ad promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a complete kidney and urinary tract cure. It claims benefits for rheumatism back pain kidney liver and bladder issues and offers a free sample bottle and a book by mail. Readers are urged to mention reading in The Washington Daily Post.

py _druggista Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N Washington Daily Post

Prerogative of Congress on Appropriations Faces Battle

Inside Republicans critique of the President’s message centers on inconsistent economy versus broad spending. Naval funding is set to remain at current levels with ship replacements as wornout vessels retire, but a tough fight looms as department influence and public sentiment may pressure Congress. Speaker Cannon’s forthcoming selection for floor leader aims to bolster House will against opposing moves in a heavy, influential session.

Congress Department Cannon

Licensed to Marry Pairings Across Virginia and Beyond

A list of individuals from Virginia counties and other states who are licensed to marry. Names include William W Brown with M Olga Angelo. Lennard Hert with Grace Biden Scott. Frank Russell Emmert with Regina Leona Stern. Alexander D McKenzie with Gertrude V Stranahan. G A Hahn with Margaret M Brigham. J L Shipps with Ba Nuckles. Roswell H Drake with Hepate Bims. Elia W Menger with Julia H Rainey. George Forrest Hate with Mary Daisy Sale. Gerald Martin with Viola C G Wills. John Shorter with Flora Sommerville. Benjamin Archer with Luky Smallwood. John Heydon with Danay Wheeler. Robert Brown with Mary Brown. Armstead Jett with Sarah Ball Williams. Williams with Lucinda Buckner. Henry Matthews with Belle Williams. Albert Smith with Bila Coleman.

Wiliam W Brown M Olga Angelo Lennard Hert Carolina County Grace Biden Scott Sale of Wight County Frank Russell Emmert Regina Leona Stern New York City Alexander D. McKenzie Gertrude V Stranahan AL Hahn Margaret M Brigham J. L Shipps Fauquier County Ba. Nuckles Martinsburg Roswell H. Drake Griffin, Ga Hepate

Funeral of Bishop Joyce Held in Minneapolis

The funeral of Bishop W Joyce of the Methodist Episcopal Church was held today with private services at noon at his home and a public service at Wesley Church. Rev Fayette L Thompson led the services. Addresses at the church were given by Bishops Joseph F Berry Buffalo Stephen M Merrill Chicago and John M Walden Cincinnati. Burial followed at Lakewood Cemetery.

Joyce Minneapolis Minn W. Joyce Methodist Episcopal Church Wesley Church Fayette L. Thompson Joesph F. Berry Buffalo Stephen M. Merrill Chicago John M. Walden Cincinnati Lakewood Cemetery

Movements of Ocean Steamers Reported

Potsdam from Rotterdam expected to dock around 4 a m tomorrow. Graf Wallersee from Hamburg and Dover bound for New York. Kroonland arrived at Dover from New York. The Sunday Post mailing cost is $1.50 per year.

New York Potsdam Rotterdam Boulogne Graf Wallersee Hamburg Dover Kroonland THE Sunday Post

Miners Strike Unlikely Amid Anthracite Industry Review

New York July 31 David Willcox president of the Delaware and Hudson Company argues in the August North American Review that disturbances in 1800 and 1902 may not recur next year. He cites shorter average work days, wage discussions, and board of conciliation peacemaking as factors reducing future clashes and notes limited strike activity and board success.

New York David Willcox Delaware and Hudson Company North American Review Willcox Board of Conciliation Anthracite Strike Commission

Health Office Record Deaths Reported in 1906

A health office record lists numerous deaths and infant cases with ages and addresses, including Anderson 86, Monroe M Austin Garfiebh 12 years, James A Baker, Sarah Berry, and many others from Emergency Hospitals, Infant Asylums, and Columbia Hospital. Names, ages, and local streets appear for residents and infants, indicating a mortality ledger up to July 31, 1906.

Prianllan Anderson Monroe Austin Garfiebh Hopial James A Baker Sarah Berry Hranvel Boone Zachariah Colewan Igy George Connors Mao Myrtle Crist aZlu Prospect Johanna Culkane Vari Davia Margaret Furrie & Ew Bath Gordon Lreedmens Hospital Hester Hamilun L St Nw Mars Harris Columbia Suseanah Rakee Lottie Hanson Mass Iear Gorge Hawking Salomon Himan Miila Jamlaon St. Aw Daaie Johnson Carl East Rosetta Minor Dumbarton James W Orme Susan Phillipe St Aw Hezekiah Prather Mary B Ross Ichals Ave Anacostia Swarm Ernest Roth Providence Hospital Edward M Russell Gee Wash Rose William J Ivon Yuara

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