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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1906

Page

7

Leader for boom Monroe Luchs chosen as secretary

Monroe Luchs of 185 A street north west, a well known business man, was elected secretary of the Jobbers and Shippers Association at a board meeting in the American Security Building. The by-laws were adopted, and a publicity plan discussed including exhibits at the Jamestown Exposition and sending 100,000 circulars to merchants who do business with Washington houses.

Committee On Washington Monroe Luchs Jobbers and Shippers Association Luchs Cii Mir Fauchs Mishington Lobbcee Company Ikl Glace Tha Argin Éation Jobbers and Shippers' Association FE Graham Cil Kemas I Noyes Air Neves Jamestown Pennsylvania and Southern Welnesday Messrs Semme Droop Herrell Nea T Re Association Eich Tewuicd Tta Tylus Pie Meduag Thorsty Waslington Ttlon

Blaine's Grandson a Clerk on The Washington Past New York Aug 30

James G Blunt, grandson of the famous statesman, is described as a young clerk in banking news from The Washington Post and New York Aug 30. He has been employed about a month, rumors say he earns weekly, but officials doubt his future in banking, noting he would rather be a United States Senator or live near the markets.

Washington New York James G Blunt Statesmill Blaine United States

Kansas tragedy ends with two deaths and self harm

A man named Omar Young killed two others and then shot himself after a dispute over a settlement near Mecacken, seventeen miles west of Tat night. Walker and Fett John were married with families. Governor Glenn Ik nwends chaired the Mount Rethel Baptist Association meeting at Rack Creek Pipst Church Tennally own. Isaac Wrishe, Fox, and Hamilton Rowsend ordained to ministry, with a sermon by Rev Rishon Johnson. A lynching resolution urged higher morality and citizenship respect.

Glenn Ik Mount Rethel Haytist Association Rack Creen Pipst Tennally Tacs Gay Isaac Wrishe Fox Hamilton Rowsend Johnson Glenn North Carolna

Plumbers Reach Arbitration Talks With Two Lawyer Representatives

Journeymen plumbers report no official word from master plumbers yet as two lawyers are expected to represent on the arbitration board. A meeting last night in the Corcoran Building heard no notice of the bosses choices, while business agents vow to press for swift action if selections are not announced by today.

Journeymen Plumbers Board of Arbitration Caverly Master Plumbers Executive Board Corcoran Pbudamg Immedatels Gei Lion Men

Charge Wagon Driver With Rifling Mails Aged Letter Found

Two postal inspectors arrested Braden a wagon driver after a registered letter was found under the cushion of his seat in a Baltimore and Ohio depot wagon. Braden confessed little, was jailed, and awaits U S Commissioner Laslor. The case relates to long-standing missing registered mail between nearby points and Washington.

Norry Uncle Sams Tester Binden St-and Braden Baltimore and Ohio Post Office Akeen Barclay United States Laslor Wasington Keene Stal Pont Washington Post Office

Chippers Seek Relief Under New Rate Law

Shippers and commercial groups in Spokane protest freight rates set by Northern Pacific Great Northern Union Pacific Oregon Railroad and Navigation Spokane Falls and NorthernCo demanding equalized rates and corrections of alleged discrimination against Spokane. The filing highlights higher inland costs versus Pacific Coast hubs and seeks early action under the new Interstate Commerce law.

Spokane Northern Pacific Great Northern Union Pacific Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co Spokane Falls and Northern Co Interstate Commerce Commission Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company Spokane Falls and Northern Railway Company Tacoma Seattle Portlard Pacifc Polland Intestate Commerce Commission Birmingham Packing Company Texas and Pacific Vicksburg Shreveport Alabama Great Southern Chicago Edward B Grossman & Co Wells Farg Express Ponca City Milling Company Oklahoma Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway Company Ue Solally Hock Springs Coal Minne Company Rock Springs Union Pacific Railroad Fkel Boston and Blaine Railroad Uus Boston and Maine Railroad Boston Leottam Maine New Hampshire Vermont

Stung Man Finds Hive By Accident At Zoo Gardens

Carl H Spinke of Mount Rainier Maryland stumbled on a beehive in Zoological Gardens yesterday. He was bitten and stung on his nose and hands, fled pursued by furious insects, and was taken to the Emergency Hospital with a face and hands burned and maul like. He was discharged later and went home.

Carl H. Spinks Zoological Gardens Carl H Spinke Mount Tainier Spinks Hom

Fragments Reflecting Witty Schoolroom Banter and Press Snippets

A jumble of dialogue and clipped clippings shows a playful school interaction about gym exercises and recess, followed by brief extracts from the Kansas City Star Indianapolis News and Providence Journal. The passages touch on manners, geography, and naval opinion with a light, humorous tone about wartime and public life.

Rough Rider Murphy Shot or Ill at Weber House

Former Rough Rider William Murphy a Roosevelt ally, a lawyer with Powderly Murphy firm, is confined at a West 52nd Street residence amid mystery over a reported shooting. Weber denies the claim saying Murphy merely dislocated his shoulder. Murphy reportedly named his assailant in an ante mortem statement to attorney Louis Spstein.

Washington Post New York Willam Murphy Theadore Roosevelt Painie Weber West Fifty-second Street Murphy Powderly & Murphy St James Building Broadway Weber Louis Spstein Migs Weber Indian Territory Dalton Boys Washington Col Roosevelt Root Murphy Rough Miders toSury Zimmerman Weat Fifty Second Street

Prisoner Stabs Self in Dock Dies En Route to Hospital

Harrisburg news reports Samuel Boon a Black man stabbed himself in the police station dock this afternoon and died while being taken to hospital authorities say he was jailed on a minor charge and died after his wife refused bail Senator and Mrs Knox sail for New York on the White Star Line Oceanic from Queenstown aboard the Oceanic.

Harrisburg Samuel Boon Boon Knox Queenstown Aig Si PC Knox Pennsylvania New York White Star Line Oceanic American Line Plymouth Cherbourg Southampton Philadelphia Queertown Liverpools Atlantic Transport Line London RED Star Line Dover Antwerp Lore Liverpool Mediterranean Grette Ty Hepubue Deel Bettont Boston Romante Catiente Warington N. W Hicks Garks M_ Hicks Fat

Labels for meat packages to clearly describe contents urged

Secretary Wilson addressed forty packing industry representatives in the Munsey Building urging explicit labels for meat products to prevent deception. He said no foreign foods would be allowed after October 1 unless allowed by law, and that common sense would guide enforcement while avoiding unnecessary hardship for packers. The conference will continue for ten days.

Wilson Munsey Building Secretary of Agriculture Stoneleigh Court Soralan

Woman Clerk of 37 Years in Treasury Resigns

Miss Rosa Waters, a Treasury Department clerk for thirty seven years, resigns her post. She notes she has nothing to reveal about her work or the Secretaries, but confirms she was appointed by Gen Grant on June 8 1869 and spent most of her career in the Loan and Currency Division. She plans to live in Milwaukee and maintain her silence on department details. Other officials praise her diligence and skill as a counterfeit detector. her departure leaves a valued, discreet presence.

Treasury Department Rosa Waters Post Miss Waters the Treasury Miss Waters Peheres Gen Grant Galena B . Washbinh Milwaukee Wis Francis Marrin Latimer London Muss Sophie Beck England France Canada Calgary Province of Alberta Northwest Territory

Fugitive Latimer Surrenders On Federal Charges

William H. Latimer known as Handsome Harry, manager of the Provident Investment Bureau, surrendered in Philadelphia after 18 months as a fugitive. He posted 2000 bail for trial in federal court, linked with Frank Marrin and judges in a 1905 conspiracy case accusing them of using the mail for fraud in a get-rich-quick scheme.

Philadelphia Willam H. Latimer Handsome Harry Provident Investment Bureau United States Craig Frank C. Marrin Allas Franklin Stone Stanley Francis Arthur Foster Latimer

Four Held On Murder Charge Over Train Wreck

Petersburg Ind August 30 William Autrey and Shirley Erwin were arrested on murder charges for causing a Southern Railway wreck at Carbon where four people died. The accused deny the allegations as authorities review notes and receipts.

Petersburg Ind William Autrey Shirley Erwin Bago Carbon

Men Involved In Puckett Frauds Continued From First Page

Report details Miss Puckett evading questions by promising immunity for information. Authorities expect five counts of forgery with $2,000 bonds per case and a preliminary exam next Monday. Attorney Ambrose aims to reduce bonds and seeks habeas corpus to secure release.

Mr Am Misa Puckett Mise Puckett Given Miss Puckett Ambrose Ambrosé

Mrs Puckett Defends Daughter in Check Scheme Case

Mrs Puckett, a widow and mother of Bulalle A Puckett, a Department of Agriculture clerk accused of personating another woman, insists her daughter is innocent. She recalls their hard life, poverty, and asserts the charge stems from mistaken identity or a third party, with her daughter kept at the House of Detention.

Hersel Columbia Miss Puckett Mra Puckett Eorgia Tennessee Alabama North Carolina Boynton

Montt Proclaimed President of Chile by Congress

Pedro Montt, previously Vice President and chosen to serve five years, was proclaimed President of Chile today by the unanimous vote of Congress in Santiago after a July 27 election by electoral delegates.

Congress Santiago Chile Fedro Montt Conceres

Engagement rumor denied by Lord Aberdare

London reports that Lord Aberdare denied the engagement of his eldest son Hon. Henry Lyndhurst Bruce to American actress Samille Clifford. Bruce confirmed he would not change his position, and the family reiterated the facts as already stated. In Cripple Creek a snow and hail storm reduced visibility and necessitated lights in offices and homes.

London Henry Lyndhurst Bruce Samille Clifford Lord Aberdare Ingussie Scotland Bruce

Weather Conditions and Temperatures Across the United States

Weather report from the Weather Bureau Washington notes fair conditions expected in the Central Lakes region and northeastern states over the next two days with rising temperatures east of the Mississippi. Showers and storms persist in parts of the South and Atlantic states, while winds remain light to strong along coasts. Temperatures vary with a wide range from the Middle Missouri valley to the St Lawrence Valley, and river conditions show ongoing muddiness in Harpers Ferry.

Dept of Sericulture Weather Bureau Washington South Atlantic Colorado Utah Jennessee United States Missouri St Lawrence Rocks Mountain Red River North Valley Florida Vellows Lake Middle Eastern Atlantis Dagland Middle Atlantic Strom Gulf Great Lakes European

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