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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1904

Page

5

Waggaman Bankruptcy Surprises Washington Business Community

Thomas B. Waggaman the Catholic University treasurer faces bankruptcy with over a million in potential losses. Bank officials call the development the greatest surprise in Washington business circles. Deeds recorded and notes indorsed by Waggaman and his staff prompt questions about asset valuation and creditor protection. Attorneys expect creditors to press for receivership and estate administration while university officers are abroad or unavailable for comment.

Thomas BE. Waggaman Catholic University of America Washington William D. Hoover National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company Waggaman Hloover B.S. Parker National Metropolitan Bank Mgr. O'Connell Yellowstone Park Hamilton & Colbert Universty Wuaggarran Saud Ibaganda Wagsaman Catholic University Gerep Ates Thomas B. Waggaman Eveland Park Clarke Waggaman Thomas E. Waggaman Daniel B F Street Georgetown Blanche Hine Fenning Lata Sa Cleveland Park John Sherman Rogerdale Thirty-fourth Street Lucy Madeira Julia Pierpont Madeira Iota Rosedale Alice Margaret Allen Irving Williamson Esate Agargani Ie Waggraman

No Boycott Allegations Denied by Retail Liquor Leaders

President Harvey refutes reports of a liquor trade boycott as a meeting of the Retail Liquor Dealers Association in Maccabee Temple elects delegates to the twelfth annual convention in St Louis October 11 to 13. Delegates include P. G. Stoner Meyer Fisher and H. G. Stewart with E L Jordan joining. Leaders deny any planned price hikes or moves to boost liquor licenses amid brewery strikes and beer war talk.

Harvey Retai Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association Maccabee Temple International Organization St. Louis P. G. Stoner Meyer Fisher G. Stewart Jaguar Dealers’ Body E. L. Jordan W. T. Whalen William McGuire Hugh ¥. Harvey Aremen Heurich’e Heurich’s

Loan Company's Defense in Bank Case Ends With Pending Ruling

Treasurer Skinner testified in Police Court as the case against him over a $15 loan and alleged furniture seizure unfolded. Harrison admitted borrowing for a trip to New York and paying storage and other charges, with the loan and sale totals disputed. Judge Mills said a decision would be announced today.

John B. Skinner People’s Bank Ninth George Harison Mills Harrison Security Loan Company People People's Bank Lambert Gardiner Mr. Skinner

Aged Man Seized Over Delusions of Government Pay

An elderly man named Isaac Summers was arrested on Pennsylvan ia avenue by Officer Bunn of Anacostia station as an insane person. He was sent to the First precinct and committed to St Elizabeths Asylum after police surgeons examined him. Summers claimed a meeting in Washington at peace conferences and that the government owed him a living. He said two brothers were in Libertas and he wished to join a department. Summers said he formerly lived at Contee Station Prince George County Md but now resides in Warrenton Va.

Isaac Summers Pennsylvana Avenue Bunn Anacostia Station St. Hilzabeth’s Washington Summers Libertas Contee Station Prince George County Warrenton

No Danger of Hydrophobia Buikey Safe After Rabies Bite

Robert W Buikey returning from the Pasteur Institute in Baltimore reports he has passed the critical stage of rabies risk after a terrier bite. Doctors say danger of hydrophobia remains until the course ends but is not imminent.

Robert W. Buikley Robert W. Buikey Mr. Buikfey Baltimore Pasteur Institute Buikley

Puzzle in a Robbery Asks Police for Assistance

Detectives wrestle with a complex case centering on an $800 loss. J J Barry and a companion named Brooks gave shifting accounts while Addison Briggs denied robbery, claiming the money related to a late night poker game. Fulton corroborated a small win and a poker setting with cards and dice found in Briggs room.

Horne Addison J. Briggs Barry Brooks Fulton Briggs D‘ulton

Maryland Knights Crowned Queen at Eighteenth River View Tournament

Maryland riders dominated the eighteenth River View tournament with Lea M. Amos named queen of love and beauty. Four enterprising prize winners were crowned, as crowds of about four thousand watched the riding contest and coronation ceremony in the pavilion.

Maryland River View Lea M. Amos Mount View George Head Ballows Cross Roads Blandford St. Joseph’s Ward William L. Harron Washington G. B. Blandford Accokeeh E. Keller L. D. Love W. L. Clarke A. Cleveland J. E. Gates Luther Cleveland Willam Bryan Amos John T Davis W. D. Barry R. Ws. Swan Andrew Beyer Joseph Mattingly B. M. Brook Harry Crozier W. Brook Hunter Bladensburg J. M. Kendrick George R. Edelin W. R. Dyer Lee M. Amos Mr. Amos Bessie McKelleger Mary Wheatley T. 5 D. Rice E. S. Randall Kendrick Ruth L Miner Jessie Rison

Arrest Threat Over Payne Contempt Charge in Chicago

Chicago August 24 Postmaster General Payne may face arrest for contempt of court if he refuses to honor a summons in a suit involving Senator Chauncey M Depew and a publishing company. Justice Hurley warned he could order Payne's arrest when the case resumes Friday if the official shows disrespect to the court. Constable Simon served the summons and offered witness fees. Payne said he would ignore it.

Chicago Payne Willy Nilly Horley Eimon Hurley Washington G. Brabrook Chauncey M. Depew Brabrook Constable Simon Festmaster General Simon

Union Is Three Years Old at Local Paperhangers’ Union

Conservative speeches and an amusements program marked the third anniversary of Local Paperhangers’ Union No. 40 at 625 Louisiana Ave NW. John H. Brinkman, editor of the Union Herald, urged union education and school instruction in unionism, while General Secretary-Treasurer Harry Sherman warned of an open shop and praised the union’s conservatism. The Richmond colored quartet provided the highlight with lively songs as Dan Strobel and a committee oversaw the event.

Louisiana Avenue Northwest John H. Brinkman Union Herald American Federation of Labor Brinkman Labor Movement Harry Sherman Electrical Workers David Parry Parry John Mitchell White House United States Richmond Colored Quartet A. Hindle Harry Hanlein Prof Charles A. Yundt Edward Hutchinson C. A. Strobel Samuel Dixon A. Seay Charles Down Bernard Wilson R. C. Kirner Levi Pennington Harry J. Wells George Shoemaker BE. L. Hoffman

Wife Charges Husband With Non Support In Washington

Mrs Ida Mendelson and her eight year old son David traced to Washington led detectives to arrest her husband, an optician and watch repairsman, on a New York warrant for non support. He allegedly left a Broadway business to evade duties as the court orders monthly support for wife and child. The case, moved from New York, will be heard in Police Court today.

New York Ida Mendelson David Mendelson Muller Jane Cornwall Mendelgon East Broadway Washington Mendelson

Rockville Fair Day Two Features Washington Horses Wins

Rockville Md Aug 24 The second day of the Rockville fair drew big crowds and ideal weather. Javin's Sam McKay won the 2:22 pace and El Capitano led the special trot while Dr Lynch and Red Hook split running heats. Tomorrow promises a record attendance with a county wide holiday and a full racing program.

Javin Sam McKay Stubener el Capitano Dr. Lynch Red Hook Washington Post Rockville David H. Warfield James T. Bagley Pewee Irvin Rabbitt Patuxent Welle Rk Stranger Captain Marion Peewee EA Capi_tano EX Capitano Jude Fire Escape Desio John Sr Javing Washington D. C Fatuxent Ros Aley Frederick Marion Thomas Bond Washington, D.C Nellie H W. H. Rackey J. Zinn James J. Fowler Seerescere O Secind Kaue Philip Stubener Washington, D. C O. J. Zinn WashIn May Pearl Mr. Tibbitts Washington, D. Rear Siz Furlougn Doctor Lynch A. B. Slye Benedict Hed Hook George Shelbourne G. W. Hollingsworth J. D. Robinson H. P. Hitcshew Thomas. White Lexington A. B. Warner Baltimore EH. D. Hawkins George W. Cashell James T. Henderson Henry Eisner William J. Boarman John T. Kelly Sylvester C. Jones This Misa Juliet H. Callaher Waynesboro Bradley Ma‘uder Shildren’s Department James H. Jong William W.russell Col William Kilgour Spencer C. Jones John H. Bagley James E. Deets William Dorsey Charlies F. Kirk Edward C. Peter John ©. Bentley Stephen B. Lyddane David Griffith Charles E. Higgins Benjamin H. Miller William V. Boyle James Ranney M.wilson Offutt Beverly W. Codwise Charles J. L Lieut. Boyle I. T. Nicholson Alexander Muncaster Frank M. Page Delmar Roy Hal Prince A Judge H Ray M Eva Lady Bell George Patterson Rita Bell Lee Dorney Mca Walton Boy Alberta Rabpitt Derwood Montgomery Mack Benjamin C. Woodward Washington Grove Marshall Eithelbertha A. Slye Virginia Grace J. Goldsborough Leonardtown Bound Brook

Robbery on Ridge Road Halts O'Rourke Paymaster

Four masked men ambushed the O'Rourke Construction Company paymaster Mr White and two companions on Ridge road near Paterson New Jersey today stealing $5000. An American in the group fired the horse and the robbers escaped with the money from the buggy.

Arrests in Detroit and local theft case headline

A telegram reports the arrest in Detroit of Solomon Mendelson on embezzlement charges. Detective Helen heads there to testify. Louis Jackson, fur dealer, says Mendelson took furs valued at 130 from his shop. A Maryland warrant cites robbery against John Williams, alias Bluff Williams, who allegedly stole a pocketbook from Joseph Forrest in Notley Hall on August 16. Judge Riley, aged 85, fainted from heat at the Ebbitt House and was hospitalized. Virginia postmasters were appointed for Critttenden, Dennis, Roman, and Hout. Mrs Maybrick travels to Ellenville Catskills for a stay with Dr Densmore.

Detroit Mich Solomon Mendelson Helan Mendelson United States Louis Jackson Ninth and F Streets Northwest Maryland Fifth Precinct John

Weather Summary and Forecast for August 4 to 15

Washington weather bulletin reports a northwestern disturbance moving into Eastern Minnesota, with high pressure systems shifting. Warmth in central valleys and Lake region, cooler in Upper Missouri Valley. Local rains expected in Lake region and Middle Atlantic States. Winds variable along coasts, with thundersqualls forecast on Lake Erie. storm warnings shown on Lake Superior Escanaba and Mackinaw Straits. Local report lists temperatures, humidity, rainfall, sunshine, tides, and compares to last year.

S. Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Oakstas Minnesota Middle Atlantic Rocky Mountain Lake Region Missouri Valley Middle Atlantic States Middle Mississippi Valley Upper Atlantic New England Gulf Coast Lower Lakes Lake Erie European Grand Banka Lake Superior Escanaba Straits of Mackinaw

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