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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1904

Page

14

Bankruptcy Petition Targets Catholic University Trustee Waggaman

Three Washington banks file to have Thomas E. Waggaman adjudged bankrupt over a deed of trust said to favor the Catholic University of America. The case cites land transfers and notes totaling about 876000 as securing University debts, with questions raised about the deed’s validity and the university’s gain from the arrangement. District lawyers assess whether the trust stands as proper security or an improper preference.

Thomas E. Waggaman Catholic University of America District Supreme Court Mc Wageaman Waggaman John Ridout George E Hamilton Irving Williamson Second National Bank National Bank of Washington National Metropolitan Bank of Washington Post Thomas E Waaggaman Thomas J. Waggaman John W Pilling National Metropolitan Bank of Washingeron Thomas E Waggaman John F Waggaman Thomas K Waggaman Thomas FE Waggaman John F Waggown Thomas Wageaman FY Street Georgetown Daniel B Clarke Willagamans Catholic University of Ameria Thomas & Waggaman Cecelia Coughlin Catholic University E T Keller Samos Ballen Catholic Univeratty James B. Nicholson Allen Cathol. University Nicholson M Coughne M F Riley Leighin Carhotlh Univaretty W. & McLeod Alen Cathole University William M Hodges W S. McLeod Cathal University WW Sharkey M G Selean L I. Nichotoon, Jr Catholic Sniversley W. McLeod Cathou Universite A C Yonson W. M Sharkey Uutversity Woodley Park Pretty Prospect Woodley Waggaman & Ridouts City of Washington Thomas —. Waggaman Wasggaman Wakeaman George ©. Hamilton Hamilton & Colbert Dr. Clarke R Daniel B. Clarke Waggamans Dr Clarke Clarke Mel O'Connell Ridout Waggeman George E. Hamilton Hamilton Williamson Wagsaman E. Allen, Jr Mr. Waggaman French Street Uberty Payaubla

Boy Drowns in Rock Creek PoolNear D C Line

Ten-year-old Guy Beckwith drowned in a sheltered pool near Rock Creek Ford road Maryland after he and two friends who could not swim entered the water The brothers Roy and two others Edward Brainard ran for help and later two men swam to the pool but found the drowning boy beyond help An inquest by Montgomery County Md deputy coroner Squire Herbert Claude returned an accidental death verdict The sea of details follows a Marine Band concert at the Capitol and other local notices PMID

Rock Creek Maryland Guy I. Beckwith Roy Edward Brainard Guy Beckwith Chevy Chase Michael William Callahan Zachariah Beckwith Rock Creek Ford Road Squire Herbert Claude Montgomery County

Food law enforcement targets German sausages and imports

A Treasury Department lab will open in New York on September 6 to examine imported foods under the Pure Food Law. Five chemists will test cargo samples to prevent impure foreign products entering the United States, with expansions planned in Boston Philadelphia New Orleans San Francisco and Chicago. Dr Wiley says the department will tighten enforcement, possibly barring German sausages, while Scotch whisky is labeled as compound.

Treasury Department New York Department of Agriculture Civil Service Commission United States Congress Boston Philadelphia New Orleans San Francisco Chicago Dre. H. W Wiley Bureau of Chemistry Secretary of Agriculture Secretary of the Treasury Washington Germany Wiley

National team match progress at Fort Riley divisionals

At Fort Riley on August 28 the second day of the national team match covered slow fire at 600 and 1000 yards with a 1200 point team possible. Scores show New York National Guard leading with 2502 and New Jersey Army Infantry rising to near second, while Kansas sits mid pack around 2100 with several teams posting 2400s and 2600s. Tomorrow finishes the two skirmish ranges as entries rise for the national individual and pistol matches scheduled to begin Monday and Saturday respectively. The New Jersey team rose from sixth to near second place, while the New Jersey shooters head to Gea Girt for the National Rifle Association meeting.

Fort Riley Kaus New York National Guard New Jersey Army Infantry Marines District of Columbia United States Navy Massachusetts Rhode Island Army Cavali Pennsylvania Maryland Washington Town Connecticut Florida Michigan Kansas Alabama New Jersey Gea Girt N. J National Rifie Association New York

Public Lands Sales Slow After Boom Year

Records from the General Land Office for the year ending June 30 1944 show 16 258 892 acres disposed of, down from 22 650 928 acres the prior year, totaling 8 795 893 dollars in cash receipts. Entries reached 172 867 with North Dakota and Oregon leading in acreage and cash respectively. In separate items, William Menheiser 1287 Thirty seventh street was kicked by a mule at an ice company stable, a knee injury felled George Luckett 1207 E street southeast from a fall, and M C Davin 16 Third street southeast suffered a facial cut after stumbling at 64 F street northwest. Armstr ng to address bank clerks in St Louis.

Land Office General Land Office North Dakota Oregon American Ice Company Thirty-first Street Wiliam Menheiser Thirty-seventh Street Sue Georgetown University George Luckett E Street Judiciary Square

Rumors and Battles Echo at Port Arthur

The capital buzzes with sinister rumors of Port Arthur’s dire straits as Japan presses with attacks over the past forty eight hours. Liao yang reports two day assaults beaten off with heavy losses while Kuropatkin’s options for a diversion stay under consideration. News from Chefoo claims Itshan Etseshan Fort and Chain Fort captured as Japanese gains tighten around Port Arthur.

Port Arthur Czarevitch Staessel Chefoo Stoessel Liao-yang Kuropatkin Chain Fort London Evening News Chain Port Fort Arthur Itshan Etseshan

Russian ship Sevastopol crippled by mine near Port Arthur

Admiral Kataoka reports the Russian battleship Sevastopol struck a mine while leaving Port Arthur, listed to starboard, and was towed back to harbor. Chefoo reports a Russian warship hit by a shell and sunk in the harbor, possibly the Otvajane type gunboat.

Tokyo Kataoka Sevastopol Port Arthur Chefoo

Japanese Plans Deranged By Port Arthur Resistance

Liao-yang dispatch dated August 23 reports Japanese initiative shifting to Russia as Port Arthur stalemate deranges their campaign. Kuroki withdrew south of the Taitse River leaving only outposts near the river. Akashima reportedly in Liao River valley. Rumor says Nogi recalled and Yamagata to command at Port Arthur. Japanese control of mountains east and south of the Taitse remains. Mishtchenko’s cavalry earned St. George’s crosses. Anshanshan occupation claim deemed unlikely.

Berlin Liao-yang Lokal Anzeliger Liaoyang Port Arthur Kuroki Taltse Gen Akashima Liao River Mikado Nogi Marquis Yamagata Tokyo Bealegera Taitse Mishtchenko St. George's Korea Anshanshan Haicheng Liasyang Jananess

Navy orders update on Shanghai crisis

Acting Secretary of the Navy Darling directs Rear Admiral Yates Stirling in Shanghai to report all developments. No reply yet. Acting Secretary of State Adee asks Minister Conger in Peking to relay Shanghai facts, with similar notices to Consul Generals Goodnow in Shanghai and Fowler in Chefoo. Cooperation with the minister and consuls to protect American interests at treaty ports is anticipated.

Shanghai Darling Yates Stirling Asiatic Fleet Department Stirling Adee Conger Peking Seibia Goodnow Fowler Chefoo Gtirling

British Comedian Stopped by Russian Vessel in South Africa

Reports from Durban to London describe a protest by the British steamer Comedian captain against an examination of papers by a Russian auxiliary cruiser off the southeast coast of Cape Colony. Officials seek confirmation of which cruiser, with Cyprus Malta neutrality and potential diplomatic protests shaping the dispute.

Durban Natal Cape Colony London Foreign Office Smolensk Hardings St. Petersburg Smolenait Admiralty Stt. Petersburg Forreign Port Arthur Russia Hardinge Malta Japan Rojestvensky France Liverpool South Africa St Petersburg Smolenesk South African War Commission Don

British Shipping At Risk From Russian Cruisers In Far East

London reports say British commercial shipping faces disruption due to Russian cruiser activity off the Cape of Good Hope and in the Far East. Editors urge government to defend neutral rights, consider armed protection, and demand clear contraband policy. The Times notes insurance difficulties for contraband cargoes and calls for navy action if needed.

London ‘Times London Augela Punch Britannia Neptune T Neptune & Co Father Neptune Smolensk Cape of Good Grape Japan Cape Times the Times

Britain warns Russia over future equivocation in peace

British government insists Russia must fully commit to peace terms or face consequences. Officials stress that neither the government nor the people will tolerate further delays or evasions, underscoring a demand for clear assurances and action.

Russia

Sinking of the Hipsang by Russian destroyer Noa

A naval court of inquiry found that the British steamer Hipsang was torpedoed and sunk by the Russian destroyer Ratstoropuy Noa after daylight engagement near Pig eon Ebay. The ship’s lights and British flag were visible, casualties resulted from shell fire before the torpedo. The court urged the board of trade and foreign office to note the act as unjust and without cause.

Shanghai Ang Naval Court of Inquiry Pigeon Ebay Ratstoropuy Board of Trade Foreign Office Noa

Politics at Christening Meeting of High Personages

In St. Petersburg on August 23 a gathering at Peterhof on the baptism of Russia’s heir may yield important political results. Emperor Nicholas II will discuss with Emperor William and King Edward while Prince Henry of Prussia and Prince Louis of Battenberg arrive bearing letters. Foreign Minister Lamsdorff will join the Emperor to discuss war questions and potential future incidents. The baptism will occur in the palace church at Peterhof with a notable assembly of diplomats and officials.

St. Petersburg Peterhof William Edward Henry Prussia Prince Louis of Battenberg Lamsdorff Alexandra Villa Prince Henry Prince Louis Hussia Germany Great Britain Russia

Japanese Cruiser Tsushima Defeats Russian Novik Near Korsakov

Tokyo reports Tsushima alone sank the Russian cruiser Novik after a two day engagement. Chitose aided, pursued, and observed Korsakovsk Harbor where the beached hull showed heavy damage. Survivors' count undisclosed. Japanese casualties zero.

Tokyo Tsushima Chitose Thea Tsushima Korsakovsk Harbor Iuner Korsakovsk Novik Korsakovak Island of Sakhalin Trustima

Nicholas manifesto grants broad amnesty and reforms

The Russian manifesto abolishes corporal punishment for rural classes, remits land and direct tax arrears, creates a 41.5 million fund for Finland landless aid, grants amnesty to emigrants, remits fines on communes resisting conscription, and orders general sentence reductions for common crimes with political prisoners largely pardoned except murder cases.

Petersburg Nicholas Finland

Japan Kind to Prisoners Report From Matsuyama

The American board, via Rev. Sidney L. Gulick of Matsuyama, reports over 1,200 Russian prisoners in Matsuyama quartered in temples with light guards and unusual liberties, including walking about town and going to baths amid the Japanese city.

Matsuyama Boston Sidney L. Gulick Japan

Pimply Blotchy Wrinkly Face Remedy Ad

An advertisement for John H. of Woodbury Island promises blemish cure. It advertises a location at 602 Elevation 7th, corner F, asserting quick and effective results for facial skin issues with a reputably persuasive tone.

John H Woodbury D. I

Prisoners Captured After Island Escape Night of Resistance

Special buildings near Matsuyama serve as a hospital for 66 wounded from the drill ground. Only five have died. 99 percent treated successfully. Chief surgeon credits the Japanese rifle for humane wounds. Five escapees were recaptured after sharp resistance with knives. escape from the island deemed practically impossible.

Dogo Matsuyama

Diana Still In Saigon After Refuging Cruiser News

Paris reports the Russian cruiser Diana remains in Saigon after seeking refuge on August 20 following the August 10 naval battle off Port Arthur. No Japanese warships are sighted south of Shanghai, and it is likely the Diana will sail for Europe once ready. A Liberte dispatch notes only slight damage and signaling between Hongkong and Cape St Jacques near Saigon.

Paris Foreign Office Saigon Diana Port Arthur Europe Shanghai Liberte Hongkong Cape St Jacques

Train Ditching Near Topeka Injures Four

A Santa Fe train six miles east of Topeka Kansas derailed today leaving the engine and last sleeper upright while four passengers were hurt. Injuries include I J Curry clerk Buckley messenger severely Lyon Murray a negro tramp and a day coach woman with a rib fracture. Cause of the accident is unknown and speed was under thirty miles per hour. Weather service notes cooler, showery conditions across the region with variable winds and a forecast of continued fair weather in parts of the northeast.

Topeka Kans Santa Fe Mall I. J. Curry Expresa Buckley Lyon Murray Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Mississippi Valley Middle Atlantic States Mississippi Dakotas Distriete South Atlantic Tennessee Upper Lake Region Rocky Mountains East Gulf States Upper Ohio Valley Lake Region Lower Lake Region Dakotan Kansas Nebraska Middle Atlantic New England Gulf Coast European Grand Banka N. Dak Boston Galveston Tex Helms Mont - Indianapolis Jacksonville New York N.Y North Platte Omaha Nebr Fletsburg Salt Lake City St. Pauls St. Paul Ming Springfeld Vickeburg Miss

Convict J M Leonard seeks retroactive indeterminate sentence end

In Jackson Michigan on August 23, J M Leonard a university graduate and former county attorney serving an indeterminate sentence for burglary has filed papers of appeal to the United States Circuit Court. He argues the new state indeterminate sentence law applies retroactively to offenses before its passage, making his minimum sentence void. Leonard was sent to Jackson prison in 1894 for ten to fifteen years. he contends the preexisting law should govern his case.

Jackson Mich J M Leonard Leonard United States Ciricuit Court Jackson Vaid

Handcar Wreck Injures Six at Lincoln Park

At Lincoln Park, six Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad Company workers were hurt when a hand car carriage crowding caused Andrew John to be pushed off. The car toppled onto him and derailed, throwing the men into a ditch as wheels passed over. Two men believed fatally injured.

Rochester Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad Company Lincoln Park Andrew John

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