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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1904

Page

14

Guests of the Capital Stir Parade Abolish Attire Amid Travel Hurdles

Datto Facundo, Gato, Sapucy, and five Igorrotes arrived in Washington after a grueling St Louis rail journey. Gov. Hunt and Frederick Lewis described crowds pressing to see the visitors as they faced jostling aboard the train. The party included three Moros and five Igorrotes, with Datto Facundo as a Moro leader and Antero as interpreter, Chinolla as judge, and Lemoeos as priest.

Anid St Louis Gov. T K. Hunt Frederick Lewis Rajah Muda Gato Sapucy Antonio Antero Lemoeos Chinolla Baucassan Yisjtora Chinolin

Moros Visit Washington and Meet President at White House

A delegation of Moros and Igarrate chiefs toured Washington, meeting Col Clarence Edwards at the War Department, then the President, receiving gifts and posing for photos on the White House steps. They visited the navy yard and Treasury before returning to St Louis, amid curious crowds and police chatter about dog eating.

Third Street War Department Clarence KR. Edwards Bureau of Insular Affairs White House Isles Washington United States Datto Farundo Chisf Facundo Orient Suggeson Witte House Lincoln Autero Turing Col. Edwards Antonio Navy Yard Treasury Agai

Short-Change Capture in souvenir shop chase

A Washington officer captured two men, Robert Monroe and Harry Clark, after a quick chase from 1233 Pennsylvania Avenue where they attempted to short-change Miss M. A. Fox. The men fled along city streets, dodged police, and were tackled after a car stop, charged with attempted robbery, and photographed for the rogues gallery. Additional victims later couldn't identify the pair.

Pliceman Lee Robert Monroe Harry Clark Himlam M. A. Fox Vennsylvania Avenue Mies Fox Fourteenth Street Tee F Street Fifteenth Street Lee Ourteenth Street Pennsylvania Avenue Monroe Clark Miss Fox

Burlesque Hanging Machine Patented in Los Angeles

Inventor John J Dutio of Los Angeles patented a burlesque hanging device designed for secret societies and initiatory shows. The mechanism uses a jacket with weights and a trap door, aided by springs to cushion the fall, with a noninjury noose and safety against accidental hanging.

Guilis i John J Dutio Los Angeles Cal Duffle Patent Office

George G West dies after long illness in Missouri

Former U S Senator George Graham Vest dies at Sweet Springs Missouri after weeks of decline He rests peacefully surrounded by family and is to be buried in St Louis The governor issues a funeral day proclamation asking half mast flags and office closings The ex senator praised for his eloquence courage and battle against a powerful trust in life and in public service

Dockery Mr. Vest Senate Sweet Springs United States G. G. West Jarvis West Alexander George FP. B. Jackson Thompson St. Louis A. A. Allen Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Francis Vest Senator Vest Jefferson City Dock George Graham West Missouri Misaourian George Graham Eat Saline Commonwealth St Louis Henry of Navarre Union Ilfe Alexander M Dockery F. M. Cockrell William J. Slone George Graham Vest Wrankfort Sayer Institute Center College Danville James Harlan John M. Harlan United States Supreme Court Transylvania University Lexington Kentucky Old Georgetown Pettis County Joseph L. Stephens Boonvilleo Boonville Stephen A Douglas Federal Relations Camp Jackson Confederate Congress Congress Richmond Gov. Reynolds BR. IL. Y. Peyton John B. Clark Bedalia, Mo John F. Phillips

Opinion roundup on party positioning and policy disputes

A synthesis of editorials from multiple papers debating Republican boldness versus Democratic policy positions. It cites the New York Globe on Republicans embracing their record, Chattanooga Times on Gov Vardaman, Buffalo News on Philippine independence policies, Rochester Herald on Secretary Shaw and high prices, Cedar Rapids Republican on financial beliefs, and Denver-style commentary on Bryanism resurfacing. The collection casts light on public sentiment and political strategies of the era.

The New York Globe Northern Securities Rochester Herald Shaw Gerald

Heavy Hitter for Senators Sold to Washington Club

George Stone, champion batsman of the American Association, was sold today from Milwaukee to the Washington club of the American League. Henry J. Kililea, representing Ban Johnson, closed the deal with President Hagener. The price is said to be among the largest paid for a minor league player.

Milwaukee Wis George Stone Washington Club Henry J. Kiliilea Boston Americans Ban Johnson Hagener

Woman's scalp torn by car engine crank in park incident

Miss M Dougherty of Rochester was stepping out of a Central Park auto when she slipped and her hair was caught in a moving crankshaft. The hair was wound and ripped from her scalp. She was rushed to a hospital where her wound is described as very severe but she is expected to recover. In Louisville, Ky a Republican primary tally shows W Godfrey Hunter leading D C Kewardy by 674 votes with two counties still to report.

New York M. Dougherty Rochester N. Y Central Park Washington Post Louisville W. Godfrey Hunter D. C

Armed Guards at Pittsburg Foun dry Plant in Glassport

Armed men guard the Pittsburg Foundry Company plant at Glassport as Superintendent Douglass McDougall secures a temporary injunction prohibiting more than two people from gathering within 100 yards of the plant. Warrants issued for about a dozen strikers tied to recent disturbances. In Ridgewood New Jersey a 81 year old man and his 85 year old wife were killed by the Middletown express near Undercliff while walking on tracks after hearing a whistle.

Pittsburg Pittsburg Foundry Company Glassport Douglass McDougall Ridgewood N. v Suason Conkling Middletown Express Erie Road Undercliff

Miss Mitchell to Christen Milwaukee

Milwaukee Aug. 9 Miss Janet Mitchell nineteen daughter of the late United States Senator John L Mitchell chosen to christen the United States armored cruiser Milwaukee to be launched at San Francisco September 16 next. Cape May drowning case two Philadelphia women Margaret aged thirty five and Lizzie Carson aged twenty five drowned while bathing at Cape May Point today.

Miss Mitchell Milwaukee Janet Mitchell United States John L. Mitchell San Francisco Cape May N. J Margaret and Hea Lizzie Carson Philadelphia Cape May Point

Not Interested Man Ends First Contact

A man intrudes into an office, sits uninvited, and delivers a sales pitch with offensive breath. The narrator cuts him off, stating clear disinterest and ending the encounter.

Sozodont Deodorizes Cleans Breath in Four Forms

Advertisement promotes Sozodont as essential for clean breath and fresh mouth odor. Claims deodorizes penetrates crevices, leaves user feeling gentle and clean. Available in four forms: liquid powder paste.

Death of Lucilla Mason in Washington lodging house

Miss Lucilla Mason, seventy eight, lifelong District resident, died last night after a heart failure induced by prior illness. Found collapsed across a chair in her third floor room at 7 I Street NW. Deputy Coroner to review. funeral arrangements not yet made. She was a notable descendant of George Mason and Thompson Mason, tracing a lineage linked to Gunston Hall and early American history.

Imperial Avenue Barnum the Great Philippines Carmare Cannon Rocket Washington Weis Washinngton Stern Constant Macfarland West Giddle & Co Third Street Lucilla Mason I Street Miss Mason George Mason Thompson Mnson

Weather and city fire report from St Louis

Weather bulletin notes high and low pressure moves across the U S with showers in several regions and brisk winds along coasts. Downtown Affleck thermometer readings, sunshine percentage, tides listed. In St Louis, the American Refrigerating Transit Company repair shops burned, with sixty five refrigerator cars lost and a $500,000 insured loss.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Lake Region New England Middle Missouri Mississippi Valley South Atlantic Gulf States Rocky Mountain Plateau Missouri Valley Upper Lake Ohio Valley Middle Atlantic States Middle and East Gulf States Lair Middle Atlantic Gul Lower Lake Region Loper Lake European Grand Banks Affleck St. Louis American Refrigerating Transit Company

Special Notice of Co Partnership and Partners

Washington July 19 1904 subscribers enter a co partnership under Chapter 47 of the Civil Code district of Columbia. Clark Dispir port and Company conducts furniture house furnishings business. Edwin Clark Gilpart and Gilbert Coblenes reside Baltimore Maryland and Bolton Avenue Boston? special partner Harry Weillner of Baltimore Md. capital twenty thousand dollars cash by special partner Weillner. Perpetual partnership to commence immediately with termination at 497 Edwin & Clark Gilpart co. TLENS Gener Partners and Harry Weillner Special Partners witness by Cohen official department.

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