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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1904

Page

2

Inaugural Workrooms Ready at Willard Hotel

The Willard on F Street will host two first floor rooms ready by tomorrow for the Roosevelt inauguration preparations. Secretary Hitchcock will run the headquarters, with an executive committee meeting set for Wednesday at 11.00 am to discuss appointments and arrange chairmen and officers for subcommittees.

New Willard F Street Roosevelt Frank Hitchcock Gen. Wilson Chafrman Wilson Hitchcock Republican National Committee George F Elliott U . Moc John A Johnson S H. Kauftmann Beriah Wilkins M S Weller W.S Knox Robert Reyburn Frank K. Raymond

Fires in City Center Quickly Subdued by Fire Dept

Two fires in the city center yesterday morning were contained by Na 6 Engine Company within minutes. Charles Davis of A J Brabler’s livery and storage at 310 street reported smoke from fifth floor windows and the elevator shaft, with damage around 60 dollars. A second blaze near Ninth and E streets grew dense smoke but was halted with a first stream of water, hurting the furniture store Cooper and Muller occupying the building.

Charles Davis A J. Brabler Na 6 Engine Company Ninth E Streets Cooper & Muller Nolan

Death of Judge Kennedy Buried in Charlestown Tomorrow

Veteran jurist Judge John W. Kennedy dies Friday at his son in law F H Randolph’s home in Charlestown West Virginia. He will be buried Monday in Episcopal Cemetery Charlestown with private services at the Randolph residence. Born November 25 1822 in Charlestown he was the first federal judge named after West Virginia became a state. He practiced in Charlestown moved to Wheeling in 1856 later to serve in Charleston before a paralytic illness. survived by a widow two sons John P Kennedy of Richmond and John R Kennedy of Cheswick and four daughters Alice R Kennedy Elsie G Kennedy Mrs F H Randolph and Mrs H C Lincell.

Charlestown W. Va John W. Kennedy F. H Randolph Harvard Street Episcopal Randolph Judge Kennedy Senator Kennedy Maryland John P. Kennedy Navy Millard Fillmore Kennedy West Virginia Richmond John R. Kennedy Cheswick Alice R. Kennedy Elsie G. Kennedy F. H. Randolph H. C. Lincell Oakland

Thieves Frightened Off at Georgetown Store

Burglars forced a rear window at James K. Probey’s Georgetown store near Thirty second and Prospect streets early Friday then fled when lights were turned on. Police and Mr. Probey found a broken safe, scattered papers, two harness sets, and cut leather from a new buggy. cash drawer remained intact. A $25 reward was offered for arrests.

James K. Rrobey Thirty-second Prospect Streets Georgetown Hulton Hilton Mr. Probey

Caught Between Two Trolley Cars Ends in Injury

Mrs. Annie Kane, sixty five, of T street NW, was caught between two moving trolley cars on Pennsylvania avenue SE yesterday. She was twisted, thrown, and injured as the second car advanced after the first passed. Her head and arm were cut, bruises covered her body, and she was taken to Providence Hospital.

Pennsylvania Avenue Annie Kane Eighth Street Konie

Leg Crushed as Boy Is Struck by Engine at Crossing

Edward Barclay a sixteen year old of 1 Second street northeast was riding a bicycle crossing the Baltimore and Ohio tracks at First and H streets when an engine struck him. His right leg was crushed below the knee and surgeons amputated it at the Emergency Hospital. Gate signals failed to close in time as the boy rode between them and the wheels passed over his leg.

Baltimore and Ohio First H Streets Edward Barclay Second Street Henry Emmerman Barclay

Weather Summary and Local Conditions by Weather Bureau

U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau report from Washington notes a ridge of high pressure over the country, with cloudy conditions and light flurries in the northeast. Warmer northwest by Sunday, rain likely in Eastern Texas and Gulf States, cooler in Texas and Lower Mississippi Valley. detailed temperatures and humidity readings followed. Also a local crime item: Charles M. Heller charged in Baltimore with passing a worthless check, arrested here, then taken to Baltimore.

U. S Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Louisiana Gulf of Mexico Rocky Mountains North Pacific Coast Texas Wisslesippi Valley Gulf States Atlantic Gulf Coast Great Lakes Baltimore Charles M. Heller Parham O’brien

Mrs Cassie Chadwick Faces Ongoing Bank Suit and Seizures

The case details Mrs Chadwick claiming wealth while creditors and banks seize assets. Judge Albaugh reports confidence she will prevail. Elyria bank holds all her effects under a September mortgage. Other actions include Newton suit continuation and talks with receiver Loeser, with potential out-of-court settlement noted.

Albaugh Canton Chadwick Ohio the Tribune Cassie Chadwick Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Company Blyria Tribune Frank, Seguin & Arnold Louisa J. Grossman Grossman Cleve Jacquea’ Krakauer Chad Erml Blanket ‘Pond Cleveland, Ohbio Herbert D. Newton Brookline Mass Cassie I Babcock Newton A. F. Stearns Lyers Citizens’ Bank of Oberlin Oldham Comptroller of the Currency Washington United States Sullivan Oberlin Bank Loeser Savings Deposit and Bank and Trust Company Elyria Welty & Albaugh Cassie L Chadwick

Wade Park Bank Statement and Shock from Gas Explosion

The Wade Park Banking Company releases its latest assets and liabilities with notes on collateral loans including two Chadwick notes. A natural gas explosion in Columbus injures Charles Pearce and severely burns Mrs Pearce while neighbor Mary Trainer lies in critical condition.

Cleveland Ghlo Wade Park Banking Company Reynolds Chadwick Euclid Avenue Collywood Willoughby Cassie L Chadwick Columbus Ohio Charles Pearce

The Value of Charcoal Health and Beauty Benefit

Charcoal is presented as a safe purifier for the stomach and bowels that also improves breath complexion and teeth whitening. Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges are praised for cleansing the digestive system and purifying blood, with a Buffalo physician endorsing their use for gas relief and liver benefits at twenty five cents per box.

Stuart

Man Hidden in Bedroom Fled Through Window After Arrest

Mrs. McGrann discovered a man concealed among her clothes in the Norfolk apartments. The intruder fled via a second story window, breaking glass. Sergt Falvey pursued him, a bystander used a rolling pin, and the suspect named Harry Coleman was taken to the Ninth precinct on a housebreaking charge.

Sarah McGrann Sergt. Falvey Ninth Precinct McGranh Norfolk Apartments Second Harry Coleman

Bunn Captures Revolver Contest Trophy

Policeman Bunn won the monthly match at the Washington Revolver Club for the Harries and Shaffer trophy with a score of 8 of 100. Contenders and scores included Eugene Byrnes 73 J E Bell 77 Alex Summers 64 and D A Levers Dayton Ohio. Charles Fraver, 67, shot and killed his wife before killing himself in a domestic tragedy puzzled investigators.

Policeman Bunn Washington Revolver Club Harries and Shaffer Eugene Byrnes J E Bell Alex Summers D. A. Levers Dayton Ohio Charles Fraver

SONS HOLD ANNUAL MEETING AT EBBITT HOUSE

The District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the Revolution met at the Ebbitt House with flags on display. Francis P. B. Sands was elected president, and officers for the year chosen amid debate over a constitutional framework and potential consolidation with the Sons of the American Revolution California chapter. Delegates were named for the upcoming Washington district convention.

Ebbitt House District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the Revolution Francis P. B. Sands Taylor Charles S. Gurley GB. B. ‘Wilson Barry Bulkley Sons of the American Revolution of California Sons of the American Revolution Sons of the Revolution Washington Society Mr. Bands California Society of the Sons of the Revolution Board of Managers Thomas Blagden F. W. Huldekaper Marcus Benjamin B. B. Wilson Charles H. Campbell Randolph H. McKim Sands Society Barry Buikley BE. M. Padelford J. B. Osborne HE. W. Donn J. Irving Dunlap John Dah Gten A. F. Marsh A. B. Honer W. P. Met

Venerable Pastor Praised for Pe-ru-Na Cure

A San Francisco pastor and several named individuals endorse Pe-ru-Na, citing restored hearing and relief from rheumatic pains after June 1901 use. The letters claim long term vitality and broad cure claims across many mucous membranes. Separately a Philadelphia case delays a grand larceny hearing for Morris Greenberg, linked to a stolen horse and wagon, with a detective traveling for a United States commissioner hearing.

Morris Greenberg Philadelphia United States Bell Greenberg Washington

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