Conger Likely to Succeed as Ambassador to China
Edwin H. Conger, formerly United States Minister to China and recent Ambassador to Mexico, is expected to depart for a new mission in China. The plan envisions a semi diplomatic role to ease anti American sentiment over Chinese use of American products. Conger is popular with Peking officials and among Japanese circles, reflecting his eight years of prior service in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
D. E. ‘Thompson
Brazil
Peking
Oyster Bay
Edwin H. Conger
Iowa
United States
China
Conger
Gonger
Licensed to Marry and Death Notices Across Multiple Cities
A long list of marriage intentions includes Charles Hdelen and Dena Barth, Joseph Ankers and Ruth Thompson, and many other couples from Kentucky, Indiana, Virginia, Maryland, and beyond. Death notices honor John Blunden, Bettie Genzberger, Bland Brockenbrough McAboy, Mary Alice Rials, and Marion V. Thompson with funeral details and graveside times noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles [. Hdelen
Litchfield
Dena B Barth
New Albeny
Ind
Joseph T. Ankers
Ashburn
Ruth Thompson
Lendover
Thomes W. Richards
Island Ford
Malle G. Lean
McGahersville
George ©. Gilmer
Van
Alice J. Davis
Bikton
Corning de Santes
Alexandria
Duisy Jeannette Lake
Richard M. Mann
Mabel Bland
Wiliam H. Locke
New York City
Correlia R. Crawford
Columbia County
Marry H. Smith
Ivy B. Wayson
Baltimore
Naten Shapiroh
Rossie Rains
John W. Phillips
Mary Hatey
Charlottesville
Irwin L. Dunlap
Mary E
Deaths in Health Office Record Aug 17 1905
Health Office list of deaths reported up to Aug 17 1905 includes Albert W. Clark Brightwood D C two months old John A. Dorney 2th and R ft Ave NE nine months Caroline Freedland 1720 Hay's Et NW 19 years Nelle B Fuse Providence Hospital 47 years Carventon T Gladman 1966 Jefferson St 0 years 18 months Alexander Grant 1249 Milan's Ct 10 months John H Harris 431 Temple Ct 33 years Addie Henry 1007 7th SE 2 years Samuel B House 915 L NW 65 years Hattie Eiler 1317 Wiles Ct 3 years Bitas Lincoln 93 INW 79 years Ruth Luckett 905 Grant Ave 4 months Emma H Miller Brightwood Ave 1 year George Moran 729 13th SE 61 years Elizabeth Rabingen 1109 3d AW 39 years Martha Rodgen Anacostia 24 years Mary Stevenson Home for Aged 60 years Infant of Annts Taylor 120 Sth AW 30 months Earl Thomas 1471st AW 1 month Bettie Turner 1643 Erie NW 45 years Emma Williams 1216 A4 SW 18 months Virginia I Wirtz 1410 CU MW 1 yearct
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert W. Clark
Brightwood
John A. Dorney
R. Ft. Ave
Caroline Freedland
Hay’s Et
Nelle
Fuse
Providence Hospital
Carventon T. Gladman
Jefferson St
Alexander Grant
Milan's Ct
John H. Harris
Temple Ct
Addie Henry
7Th Se
Samuel B. House
L Nw
Hattie Eiler
Wiles Ct
Bitas
Lincoln
Ruth Luckett
Grant Ave
Emma H. Miller
Brightwood Ave
George Moran
13Th Se
Elizabeth Rabingen
Martha Rodgen
Anacostia
Mary Stevenson
Annts Taylor
Earl Thomas
Bettie Turner
Erie Nw
Emma Williams
Virginia I
Wirtz
Notice of marriage and death inquiries across papers
Notices for marriage and death will appear upon request in The Washington Post and, at no extra charge, simultaneously in morning editions of major papers including The New York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburgh Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald St Louis Republic Syracuse Post-Standard St Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murriage
Washington Post
NEW York Times
Boston Globe
Buffalo Courier
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago Record-Herald
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pittsburg Dispatch
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
BT. Louis Republic
Syracuse Post-Standard
ST. Paul
Fioneer Press
Minneapolis Tribune
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Undertakers William Lee and R F Harvey's Sons
Readable text shows two funeral directors, William Lee as embalmer with chapel and livery facilities at 2 Pennsylvania Ave and Commodious Chapel. R F Harvey's Sons located at 1323 Fourteenth Street NW offering first class services at Commodious Chapel and a telephone contact Herth 378.
Ambitious China policy and diplomat changes noted
The article discusses American China policy tensions, the Hankow railroad dispute, and possible property sales to the Chinese government. It mentions Ambassador Conger's expected return to Mexico, possible replacement by D H E Thompson, and a focus on personnel moves within the Roosevelt administration including Prof. B J James visiting the President and Cortelyou’s vacation roles. It also notes Atkinson’s widow appointed postmaster at Newman, Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. James
University of the Ulinois
Roosevelt
James
Lake Forest University
Illinois
Bei Jin- the - Basi
Saltamore Hill
Cortelyou
Rumer
George Bi ‘Cortelyou
Rooseve
Railway Officials Clash at Deadwood Convention Debate
The National Railway Commissioners meet at Deadwood with talks on railroad taxation, statistics, and operating costs. Burr from Florida denounces Hines of Louisville and Nashville over sworn tax and rate statements. Maine and Minnesota figures discuss valuation per mile, uniform taxation sought. next meeting set for Washington February 21, 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood, &. D
National Railway Commissioners’ Association
Stet
Burr
Florida
Walker D. Hines
Asatutant
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Hines
Commissioners of
United States District Court
Congress
Benjamin F. Chadbourne
Raiload
Maine
Charles T. Staples
Minnesota
South Dakota
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Robinson
Kansas
Tuinois Central
Washington
D. C
Ww.’ Smith
South Th Dakota
Acee i
Pp. Rice
Ies
Cok F.oes Vrartery Ee
Ington
W. Decker
Zie
Indemnities in Russia and historic precedents for peace
M de Martens argues Russia never paid indemnities, citing 1807 Prussia, 1815 France, 1870 Prussia, and US Spain as precedents. He asserts Russia would face political death and loss of face if paying Japan, and notes prior nations paid only when crushed or holding territory, with America paying for Philippines as a counterexample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Martens
Tilsit
Prussia
France
Prusgian
Napoleon
Waterloo
Paris
Wellington
Aix- la-Chapelle
Prince Biemarck
Branss
Napoleon Jit
Gambetta
Prusala
Third Republic
Russia
Crimean Peninsula
Austria
Lombardy
Denmark
Schleswig-Holstein
America
M. de Martens
Spain
Madrid
Philippine Islands
Dover
Rusgia
Peter the Great
Japan
Death notices from Aug 17 include Capt Hall and others
Death notices report Capt Jyman Hall founder of the Georgia School of Technology in Atlanta dying of nervous prostration after overwork. Also listed are George Thompson city passenger agent of Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad. Walter Stimpson an athletic authority and amateur rowing official. and T A Bonners veteran telegraph man. Ages, birthplaces, and service histories noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danaville
Jyman Hall
Georgia Schooll of Technology
Atlanta
West Point Military Academy
School of Technology
Je Wees
Fittsburg
George Hi. Thompson
Pitsburg ‘and
Lake Hrie
Cleveland
Ohio
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway
Pittsburg
Lake Tide
iCatobridge
Mass
Walter Smpton
New -England Association of
National Association of Amateur Cavemen
Stimpson
War fears and political argument in editorial notes
The piece quotes editorials discussing fear of war headlines in Russia, the burden of funding a vast army, and doubts about peace terms. It notes distrust of sensational dispatches claiming Russia won’t sacrifice or endure famine, and questions whether foreign loans can sustain a protracted conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rere
Cotuat
Naga
Foreign ‘Office
Russia
Veteritia Bakhalin
Bélon
Peron
Memorial to President on Korean rights and Japan
Koreans Syngman Rhee and P K Yoon publicize a memorial presented to President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. They urge U S action in Korea, accusing Japan of failed reforms and permitting disorder, seeking protection under a U S Korea treaty and a future audience with the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Asbury Park
N. J
Syngman “Rhee
Seoul
Rev. P. K. Yoon
Hawaii
Roosevelt
Oyster’ Bay
Washington
Korea
Europe
America
United States
Chicago Conference Sways Jewish Rights Talks in Russia
Adolf Kraus reported from Chicago that the Portsmouth meeting of Jewish representatives with M. Witte indicated the Bucatan assembly will likely address Jewish settlement issues seriously. He noted Russia’s money needs prompted the interview and that conditions are changing, with Seligman and Segre cited as observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Adolf Kraus
Jewiah
M. Witte
Portsmouth
Witte
Russia
Seligman
Joan Questio
Japan Krupp Contracts and Ocean Wave Toll Report
Disjointed notes summarize Japan Krupp firm contracts and a tidal wave event in New South Wales. The fragment mentions deaths and a census like count, with unclear dates and sources. Names and places are garbled, leaving only hints of involved parties and broad events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
South Wales
Conference notes and weather mood during talks at sea
The report describes a tense yet smooth conference with reports of hot weather and vigorous mosquitoes. It notes delays until the afternoon cooling, arrivals at the Wentworth, and Witte's heavy mail leading to appointing an English-speaking assistant. The piece also mentions a tennis tournament, a Vanderbilt yacht, and potential shifts in stance by Japanese plenipotentiaries as discussions continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sakhalin
Sion
Navy
Bardi
Homura
Takehira
Rosen Ana Fonen
Wentworth
Magnolia
Behuppenbach
Thiltsian
Chi
Ressia
Witte
Pokoulof
Hantharé
Voys
Winn
Havik
William
K. . Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Associated Press
Mri Sato
Fragmented note hints at China Japan clash and road funding
Clipped lines reference China Japan tensions and Peking government with Harbin links. Mention of a road project linked to a promised bonus, unclear figures, and references to Bavarian provincial terms. Source text is garbled and partial, offering few verifiable facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. Fl
Radin -Aouth
Harbin
Chin
Japan
Peking
Riewan
Iapan Algo
Basher
Mathoossie
Faces Made TV Books Faric Features of Public Men
A feature on Boody the Mohawk Valley sculptor who carves rocks on a fifty-seven acre farm. It describes his artistic vision a nativeist stance and novel self surgery example and his rock portraits including Lincoln and Cleveland reflecting his belief in art and history shaping his rugged landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Rethern
Brittany
Ageres
France
Aoul
Isles
Mr. Boday
Lyndy Susan ’B. Atthony
Carria Nation
Mir
Boody
Lincoln
Mr. Cleveland
Son
Sphinx
Gart
Mohawk Valley
Noted Historian Boody Recites Bible Verses At Museum
The article describes ai stone point formations and layers as explained by a speaker who recites an appropriate verse. Mr Boody, a diligent student of the Bible, quotes Scripture extensively. He suggests the Oneida Historical Society of Utica may eventually become custodian of the museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boody
Tom
Pena
Digdons
Franklin
Ai Stone Point
Oneida
Historical Society of
Utics
Taft Party Transport Logan to Zamboanga and Jolo
Manila Aug 17 The Logan with Secretary Taft and Miss Roosevelt is due at Zamboanga Mindanao at 2 pm Wednesday Aug 16. After nineteen hours there the party will proceed to Jolo arriving that evening. A break in the cable hindered Mindanao contact for 24 hours and repair may take five days. From there the party heads to Cebu Viccaya Islands with arrival Monday. The Danquat meeting with Hongkong is planned for Tuesday Sept 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Logan
Taft
Misa Roosevelt
Zamboanga
Mindanao
Jolo
Cebu
Viccaya Islands
Hongkong
Avert Cotton Mill Strike Compromise Reached
Lancashire cotton operatives and master spinners agreed after lengthy talks to raise wages by five percent for thirteen weeks. The meeting adjourned at midnight with the deal set to apply through March next year, while other notes mention arrivals and a polo accident in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancashire
England
Stanchester
Opera
Wves
Marcitt
Phipps Boys Remade Contend They Had No Shooting Intentions
Inverness Scotland Aug 17 Jaya Phipps and Henry Carnegie Phipps sons of Henry Phipps of Pittsburgh were arraigned in the High Court on a charge of shooting salmon fishers on the Beauly River and pleaded not guilty The case was remitted for trial at Albureh The defendants say they merely fired in the direction of fishermen and had no idea of hitting anyone
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inverness
Scotland
Jaya, Phipps
Henry Carnegie Phipps
Henry Phipps
Pittsburg
High Court
Beauly
Albureh
Noachera
Decorated in Her Old Age for Humane Services Crowned
Paris August 1 The minister at St Jean de etienne bestowed the Legion of Honor on a ninety seven year old sister superior who for sixty five years nursed patients at the safe hospital. She braved epidemics including smallpox and cholera and once appealed to Prince Charles to spare captured hostages, an act that earned praise from M Etienne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion of Honor
Washington Post
Paris
St. Jean de Ee
M. Etienne
Inn
Legion of Hagar
Riien
Rosie
Prince Charles
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Gongercoes Foghina
Blundon
John EF. Blunden
Fannie Blundeni
T Street Northwest
Genzberger
White Street
Bettie Genzberger
Philadelphia
New York
McAboy
Chevy Chase Inn
Bland Brockenbrough McAboy
Theodore Navin McAboy
N Street
Richmond
Rials
Mary Alice Rials
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Thompson
Longport
Arion V. Thompson
J. Gord Thompson
Tes
Acics
Seveneenth Street
Health Office Record
Undertakers
W. R. Speare
F Street
M. W
HIVE
Oeign Bea Riese
Tor Continus
Conger Wan
Dierect
Canton
Hank
Hank Strongly Deprecated ‘the. i of the Road
Poe
Tay
Hankow
The
L &N
Deadwood
Rodse Apecans Phe
Geairoug Dethenauge
Capt. Hall
Georgian School of Technology At
Leveland
T. A. Bonners
Ames ‘Department
Telegraph
Adolph’ Kraus
Kalon Wine CO
14Th St. A
Ane
Itzippe
Suthor
Ganaclus
Krupp
Ts’ Hera: Ee
Ee Eee
Bondel
Bestar Lata
Oneida Farmer
Faric
the Sunday Post
Standard Oil
Illustrated
Orthodox Churches of
Hudson Bay “Territory
Marie Corelli
Oyster-Bay
Asa
Mecca
Bishop Potter
Decauty
Sunday Post
Washington Merchants
Jour
Taft Party
Avert
Moltke
Priinwath
Hawberg
Kaper
Aizat
John
Footer
Meadowbrook
Seco. Tailors
St.n. W
Petersburg
BME
Mithission Efter
Russi
Phipps Boys
Ueetees
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