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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1904

Page

2

Inaugural Parade Applications Surge Amid Ball Plans

In Washington the inaugural committee headquarters drew steady visitors as the finance group prepares to publish contributor lists. The Pension Building is favored for the inaugural ball with A B Browne likely chairing the legislation committee to secure needed approvals.

Wilson Hitchcock Iimue Ailes Nat Pennsylvania Philippines George B Hebden Toledo New York Island National Guard Providence A. B. Browne Willard

Mrs Maybrice's Visit Arrives Back in New York

Mrs Maybrice returns to New York after consulting lawyers Massie Jbirden di Yurredi in Washington. The trip precedes a forthcoming trial aimed at setting aside deeds to property her former attorney, Daven Wy, allegedly obtained during his legal service. Planned Washington visit hinted to pursue further actions.

New York Vire Plurence Pillgabeth Mayerick Washington Massie Jbirden di Yurredi Hayden Daven Wy. Arm M. Armstrong Mayinicks Elty Athey Masbrickk

Peril in the Hand Shake and Dr Pierce Cure Claim

An advertisement warns that hand germs spread by touch and promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for incipient tuberculosis and related ailments. It touts digestive aid and blood purification effects, warns against alcohol mixed medicines, and offers a free medical adviser book in exchange for stamps.

J. N. Hirsch Chicago Pierce Himeself United States Common Sense RV. Pierce Buffalo

Victim Hoodwinked Then Arrested on Weapon Charge

William J. Holmes, a Northeast Washington resident, says he was robbed and manipulated by George King and Lee Brown who sought his inheritance. Police netted King and Brown on robbery charges after Holmes, failing to account for $82 in cash, implicated his supposed conspirators and revealed his own possession of a loaded revolver and $100 in cash.

William J. Holmes Washington George King Lee Brown King Brown Anderson Fifteenth H Streets Polgeman Anderson Holmes Ninth Precinct Nolice

False Fire Alarms Trigger Police Hunt for Box Pullers

Police seek individuals who pulled fire boxes 419 and 542 in two false alarms. The first alarm came from box 419 at First and G streets, southwest, then box 642 at Fourteenth and C streets southeast. No fire was found, costing the District about 40 dollars per run, totaling 380 dollars for the evening.

Fourteenth

Woman Arrested in Seventh Street Store for Shoplifting

A woman who gave the name Eleanor Chandler was arrested yesterday in a Seventh Street store charged with shoplifting. Police examined several bundles and found four shirt waists in one package believed stolen from another store. Two counts of petit larceny were filed. She appeared in Police Court under a Court for B appearance in the tally.

Eleanor Chandler Seventh Street Tallateral

Convicted Motorman Fined in Spy Law Case

George Klug a North Capitol street line motorman was fined five dollars in police court yesterday for violating the spy law. Officer McQuade reported three accidents in 48 hours on North Capitol street and said Klug ran his car at twenty miles an hour while under watch. Charles West, nineteen, of 330 First street northeast, was crushed between buffers in the Delaware avenue and M street northeast Baltimore and Ohio freight yards, and was taken to Emergency Hospital where doctors said he is expected to recover.

George Klug North Capitol Street Man McQuade Klug Baltimore and Ohio Delaware Avenue M Street Charles BE Firat Street

Lieut M H Brown Dead In Providence Hospital

Lieutenant Morrie H Brown veteran of the Spanish American War and the Philippines died in Providence Hospital after a brief illness Medical examiners found acute indigestion aggravated by gastritis as the immediate cause Autopsy by Acting Coroner Baker followed rumors he may have swallowed unprescribed medicine Pending microscopic stomach analysis by Prof Hird to confirm substances involved He was a native of Logansport Indiana and served on the battleship Iowa at the Battle of Santiago

Morrie H. Brown Providence Hospital Lieut. Brown Logansport Ind Philippines Towa Santiago Brown Manila Washington Cogoner Nayitt Baker Lieut Hird

Man Dorsey Overcomes Suicide Attempt in Cold Canal Water

Edward Dorsey a thirty year old Black barber attempted death by suicide at James Creek Canal near Haif and K streets southwest. He swam until rescued by two men, was treated at the Emergency Hospital and discharged in good condition. Home listed as 316 H street southwest.

Edward Dorsey Edward Dorsey James Creek Canal Haif and Sipita H Street

Court of Appeals hears case on recording multiple businesses

Arguments tackled whether a corporation could be formed to run five different enterprises. The Recorder of Deeds, John Dancy, refused to record the certificate. The District Court ordered recording, and the Supreme Court later mandamused to record. Attorneys for both sides presented their positions.

Court of Appeals John Dancy Distric Breme Court Organiz William C. Prentiss Supreme Court Dancy Recorder United States Beach Adkins the Appellces Messrs W. C. Prentiss George Francia Williams

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises More Per Bottle

An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the economy choice claiming a bottle lasts longer and does more good than any other medicine. It proclaims the price as 100 doses for one dollar and asserts superior value.

Hood

Burton Case Brief Filed in Supreme Court

The government filed a supplemental brief in the Burton case, asserting guilt while noting the Senator’s support of Rialto Company interests and claiming his traces were well covered. It argues influence in departments is real, and that high office does not excuse punishment or alter the offense’s gravity.

Burton Kansas Supreme Court of the United States Rialto Company

Gen J N Tyner's Funeral To Be Private Service

Gen James Ny Tyner dies, funeral set for Thursday afternoon likely 1 or 2 pm. Private ceremony at Oak Hill vault until spring. Rev Frank M Bristel to preach. Tyner family relatives and pallbearers to be announced, with interment possibly in Peru or here. Lilly Tyner and Albert H Twney among attendees.

James Ny. Tyner Frank M. Bristel Oak Hill Tyner Peru Ind Bristol Metropolitan Methodist Church Kenesaw Avenue Game Church Edward Shields Kansas City Meo Richard Tyner Franklin Albert H. Twney Lilly Tyner Chicago

Republican Jubilee Banquet to Feature Prominent Guests

A committee meeting at the Columbian Building outlined a December 12 banquet at National Rifles Armory under the League of Republican State Clubs and the Old Boys organization. Four hundred guests expected with toasts, music, and song. State clubs from New York to Wisconsin and the Old Boys’ Fremont and Lincoln Republican Club backing arrangements. Tickets available from Gus A Schuldt, secretary.

Columbian League of Republican State Clubs Old Boys National Rifles’ Armory District of Columbia New York New Jersey Ohio Himoia Kentucky West Virginia Nebraska Wisconsin Missouri Fremont and Lincoln Republican Club Gus A. Schuldt Columbian Building

Weather Conditions and Local Report for the Upper Lakes

Weather Bureau notes light snow at a few Upper Lakes locations with fair general conditions elsewhere. Temperatures rise in the Missouri Valley and Northwest, while Southeastern states stay colder. Ontario may see a low mood move east, bringing light ends along the Lower Lakes Wednesday, then clearing. High pressure from Texas extends to the Plateau. Downtown readings include midnight 28, 2am 24, 4am 30, 8am 81, 1pm 20, 10am 34, 2pm 86, 4pm 87, 6pm 63, 8pm 82. Relative humidity 33 to 88 percent. High and low tides listed. sunrises 7:05, sunsets 4:85. Temperatures in other cities noted.

Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Upper Lakes Missouri Valley Northwest Manitoba Ontario Texas Plateau Lower Lakes New England Atlantic Coast Carolinas Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Gulf Ameck

Raymond Criminal Libel Case Testimony Closed

The defense in Albert M. Raymond's criminal libel trial closed testimony in Chief in Criminal Court No. 1. Raymond, acting as his own counsel, called several witnesses whose testimony was deemed unimportant. Judge Wright likely will submit the case to the jury today. Prosecution witnesses Maj Sylvester Dr. Sam Tindall inspector Snowson Ashford and others testified they received copies of the alleged libelous document Raymond is accused of sending.

Snowson Ashford Raymond

Misers Lesson and Scam of Dyspepsia Pills

A harsh parable of a miser starving an ass and a sales pitch for Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. The ad touts the product as a scientific, positive cure for dyspepsia, claiming immediate digestion aid and permanent results, with strong warnings against other treatments.

Stuart

Radcliffe Viewed as Likely Princeton Home to Paxton Successor

Presbyterian circles in Pittsburgh and Washington debate Rev. Dr. Wallace Radcliffe as candidate for the Princeton Theological Seminary chair of homiletics and pastoral theology. Directors Maitland Alexander and William McEwan back Radcliffe, whose fate may hinge on Dr. McEwan’s influence with President Patten. The board election follows his twelve years pastoring the New York Avenue Church, with Radcliffe to host his annual congregation reception next Monday.

New York Avenue Presbyterian Church Wallace Radcliffe Princeton Theological Seminary William M. Paxton Radcliffe Paxton First Presbyterian Church Pittsburg

Catholic University Seeks Removal of Trustee in Trust Deed Release

In District Supreme Court yesterday the Catholic University of America filed suit through Hamilton and Colbert to remove trustee E Welsh Ashford and appoint a replacement to obtain a release of a deed of trust on university property at Eighth and G streets. The trust obligation was paid February 1, but Ashford has disappeared, preventing a proper release. The filing has no connection with Thomas B. Wasgaman’s affairs.

Catholic University District Supreme Court Catholic University of America Hamilton& Colbert E. Welsh Ashford Eighth G Streets Welsh Ashford Hamilton & Colbert Thomas BE. Wasgaman

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