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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1904

Page

7

COWDON'S QUEER ACTS FRIENDS SAY he is NOT CRAZY

James Seldon Cowden a district Virginia figure with socialist leanings and a long record of eccentric claims is detained after an arrest in Washington. Friends describe him as harmless though irrational, noting his campaigns for governor and ambitions for national office while advocating radical pamphlets and paper currency schemes.

Ainost James Seldon Condiwen Virginia Congress Washington Jnst Cowdenay St Elizabeth's Asylum Corporation Counsel Cowdon Ulcyde Lynn Tenth Street Cowden St Flizabeths Condon Batefort Tohn Cowden George Francis Train Cowdan Tos Urothe Preisturs Department Alwiss Sacionem Trinu Kirst Cowdons Obermehth Cortese Touro Faye Richmond

Prostrations by Heat Reported in City

Two individuals collapsed from heat exhaustion at separate locations as temperatures were not extreme. A man near 2200 Gostreet Northwest was taken to the Emergency Hospital after fainting at a drug store on Fifteenth Ardie Street. Annie Thomas, a girl under fourteen on Wire Street near Tenth Street Southwest, also fainted and was treated at home after Emergency Hospital officials declared heat exhaustion.

Fifteenth Ardie Street Annie Thomas Woilking Wire Street Tenth Street C Street

Swanson’s Speech Stolen At Railroad Station

Virginia representative Claude A. Swanson faced a suspenseful theft at a Pennsylvania Railroad station when his typewritten address was stolen with his suitcase. A detective caught a bag snatcher, identified the suspect as Harry Winston, and Swanson recovered his bag before the train departure. Winston is held until Swanson testifies in court.

Claude A. Swanson Virginia Swanson Pennsylvania Harry Winston Moses Mitchell Thomas W Va D Street Winston

Prisoner Fleeing Custody Jumps Canal to Escape

A man held under arrest by Officer J A Hall of precinct seven escaped by leaping into a canal and swimming to the far bank yesterday. Frank Veitch of Rosslyn Virginia had reported an incident to local police days earlier.

Voliceman J. A Hall Seventh Precinct Hs Escoe Frank Veitch Rosslyn Po- I

Camp Ordway Hosts Regimental Drills At Harpers Ferry

Aug 5 report from Camp Ordway Harpers Ferry West Virginia describes District Commissioners inspecting National Guard units after five days of drilling. Capt Marrons battery faced equipment limits with four horses per piece yet showed progress under Fort Myer regulars who trained horses and energized guardsmen. Similar drills for First and Fourth Batteries were planned for each afternoon if possible.

Washington Post Camp Ordway Harpers Ferry W. Va National Guard Tery Marron Miltia Foote Fort Myer Washington Harries Harmes Adjt Brett Matron Field Artillery Stephen M. Foote Artllery Parteenth Cavalry Koester Green Park Vwarrles Guard Blue Ridge Adj Col Brett Montana Albert Arthur Reeves Ambulance Corb Reeves Merxm Buckey Artillery Corps Reaves Marines J S Tomlinson Shenandoah Fort Riley Ian Henderson C. A Weaver Gen. Harries Joseph T Dickman General Staff Maj. Day Maj. Durand Inckman

Negro Suspect Flees After Boat Escape From Police

A man described as a former stable hand stole harness in a city, was challenged by Policeman Hall on the Aqueduct Bridge, admitted the theft, and led officers to a Coast Guard boat. The suspect fled into the boat’s hold, climbed a ladder, and leaped overboard. A citywide lookout failed to trap him as he vanished along toward Cabin John trolley line.

Aga Hall Aqueduct Red Cabin John

Jonadah Memorial Service Honors Judge John J Weed

Memorial services were held by Pioneer Council Sons of Jonadah for the late Judge John J Weed at Jonadah Hall. Judge Samuel C Millis presided and speeches by J WW Nichol, SS Willey, Frans Jo Mc Quade, James J Harvie and others praised his twenty four years of archival service and sunny chivalric character. Letters of regret from dignitaries were read.

Pioneer Council, Sons of Jonadah John J Weed Jonadah Hall Samuel C Millis J S Flemmey Mr” Decker Prat Edward Mullen T A Lambert Afunumintal Council Baltimore and Potomac Mayo Hig

Interment of Mrs Miles at Arlington forenoon

The body of Mrs Nelson A Miles arrived at Pennsylvania Station and was taken to 1736 N Street NW awaiting Arlington commitment services at 10 30 this forenoon Chaplain Pierce Fort Myer will conduct. Among mourners from West Point were Gen Miles, Cadet Sherman Miles and many generals and dignitaries sent telegrams and letters of condolence including Roosevelt Hay Lipton and Dewey.

Nelson A. Miles Pennsylvania Station Miles N Street Arlington West Point Sherman Miles- Col Samuel Reber Colgate Hoyt Colsate Hoyt, Jr Roosevelt Alton Parker Mra Hay Payne Mexico Mme de Re Pirez M Brun Denmark Mme Quesada Squiers Cuba Thomas Lipton Mra Myron T Herrick Joseph McKasina Dewey Schley Hichborn Chaffee James Wilson Gillespie Mire H ¢ Rouse BC Heredict J Gensler Frerklin MacVeagh Alexander Sweeney J W Duntles T J Clay A W Yates Georga F Weshburn Charles Deering Frank Hull Wiorenca O’neill C C Yierce John Morton MC Wetmore Bishop Gilbert C .J Campbell Audomefa John A Loge M S Townsend Glennar Martin Inger Eoll Studebaker Whitelaw ‘Reid Lodge Hansbrough Faldwin Barrett James J Hill J PF Yinnerty Rice Foraker Snedberg McEwen Henr W Foster David Overinyer Moore Scott Thomas F Walsh Burton Ruggles Westox Samuel Bowies Ludington

Wife of Gen Davis Dead in New York

Mrs George W Davis wife of Maj Gen Davis retired governor of the Isthmian Canal Zone died yesterday at Big House New York. Remains to be brought to Washington this afternoon and placed in Arlington Cemetery vault pending Gen Daviss arrival who started from Colon on Wednesday after a telegraph summons. The death was sudden though advices from Big House Thursday said her condition was not serious.

George W Davis Gen Davis Isthmian Canal Zone Big House Washington Arlington Cemetery Colon Davis

Opium in Philippines Report Seeks Government Monopoly

Manila aug 6 the opium committee appointed last Aug by former Coy Taft to study laws and conditions across Oriental countries has reported it recommends making opium traffic a government monopoly immediately within three years total prohibition of imports except for medicinal use and only licensed smokers over 21 for habitues. it calls for school education campaigns free hospital treatment for addicts and deportation for Chinese who traffic opium. committee members included bishop brent and maj carter after months of travel. the matter stemmed from a bill for a public monopoly opposed by missionaries.

Manila Opium Coy Taft Brent Episcopal Church Albert Philipino Maj Carter Board of Health Philipine Islands China Japan Burma Java Oir Smith California Washington

Not Going to Philippines Chief Purpose of Visit to Rome Was to Pay Respects

Papal delegate Falconio arrived in Washington with Mgr Marchetti and will remain in the United States. The visit’s main aim was to pay respects to the Holy Father, who received him warmly in Italy. No plans were disclosed for any Philippines assignment.

Rome Holy Father Washington Er. Falconio Mer. Marchetti New York Archbishop Farley New York City Mgr Marchetti Gi Waicomo Philippines United States Mgr Falconto Mgr. Marchetti Iis Italy

Chicago Stockyards Strike Sparks Federal Intervention Hopes

A chaotic wild run on the bank and a pending federal role shadow the Chicago stockyards strike as unions demand a settlement. International Secretary Call hints at Commerce Department talks, alleging the packing trust violates federal laws and immigrant labor pressures.

Continedd Prom First Pagl Chicago Harrison Call Department of Commerce and Labor Bis Kowledge

Weather summary from U S Department reports August evening

The Weather Bureau reports a near stationary Lake region disturbance north of Lake Superior with thunderstorms advancing toward the Middle Atlantic States. Rain persists across the South Atlantic and Gulf regions and the Southern Rocky Mountain district, while central and eastern areas see little temperature change. Extreme heat remains in the Pacific Coast interiors with highs near 104 in Freana and Walla Walla, and winds shift to SW along the Middle Atlantic and New England coasts. Local readings show midnight 72 and rising to 79 by noon, with humidity and rainfall figures noted and temperatures listed for numerous cities including Asheville Atlanta Atlantic City Boston Chicago Cincinnati Denver Galveston Helena Indianapolis Jacksonville Kansas City Little Rock Marquette Memphis New Orleans New York North Platte Omaha Pittsburgh Salt Lake City St Louis and St Paul.

U. S Freana, del Walla Walla Wash Lake Region Atlantic Coast Gulf States Rocky Mountains Pacific Coast Middle Atlantic New England South Atlantic Lake European Grand Banks Asheville Atlanta Atlantic City Bismarck Boston Mass Buffalo Chicago Gincionati Ohio Cheyenne Wyo Davenport Iowa Denver Colo Dea Amoiuea Mont.ga Indianapolis Ind Jacksonville Fla Kansas City Little Rock Ark Marquette Mich Memphis Tenn New Orleans New York North Platte Nebr Omaha Pittsburg Salt Lake City Utah Louis St. Paul Minnte

YACHT CLUB CRUISE ENDS AT NEWPORT WITH SIXTEEN FINISHES

Twenty seven yachts started and sixteen finished the Philadelphia-Corinthian Yacht Club cruise into Newport Rhode Island on August 5. Commodore Alexander Van Rensselaer reported a favorable wind and conditions, with the Hildegarde the first to reach port and the Rosalie edging the Lolita in a noted race. A fleet reception followed aboard the flagship May.

Newport R.I Philadelphia—Corinthian Yacht Club New London Alexander van Rensellaer Hildegarde Gayorosna Rosalie Lolita van Rensselaer

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