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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1904

Page

3

Patterson Chooses Jury in Caesar Young Murder Trial

In New York on December 6, Nan Patterson and Julius Davis preside as the seventh juror is seated in the criminal branch of the Supreme Court. Health of talesmen is emphasized to avoid a repeat of prior trial disruptions as Patterson scrutinizes each candidate, seeking a favorable verdict for her fate.

New York Mh Patterson Caesar Young Supreme Court Wermor M. Davis Missterson Patterson Alway

Notice on Death Noterig In The Washington Post Multiple Papers

Notice states that an age and death notifier will appear upon application without extra charge in various morning newspapers including The New York Times, Miami Herald, Globe, Cincinnati Enquirer, Chicago Daily Herald, Philadelphia Public Ledger, Pittsburgh Dispatch, Providence Journal, and others listed.

Washington Post NEW York Times Imohe Herald GLOBE Buffalo Ovrier Ciscinnati Exqirer Chicacn D-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger ST. Paul Pioneer Press Mensuavolis Tribun Plain Dealer

Multiple Obituaries From Local Notices

A jumble of names and dates outlines several obituary notices and funeral details. Dates include Tuesday December 6. residences listed at 307 D foNeti Aloses and 1303 P Street. ages noted up to eighty plus. locations include Norristown and St Peter's Church.

Tuesilas Samber Hes Aloses Shean T. Gibson Trom Fia A. Havsell Norristown P Street Mrson Hooper Willper Fara Lairy Janes Charie J. O'Brien O'Bren Hirst Street Murthence & Peter’s Church John Stewart

Health Office Deaths Record From Elias City Hospital

Health office records list multiple deaths with names and ages. Entries include Sona FO Alsteat Idan Corcoran 64 Willam H Rate 00, Remeea Corpenal 78, Vrittmena Wii 4, Matilyws Ltt Sthanw 83, Vla Qasliy Seereide 67, Magdaluta fteb 9 days, and other individuals with ages ranging from newborn to 84.

Sona FO Alsteat Idan Corcoran Ry Arkin Vrare Willam H Tlorras Po O& Sears Remeea Corpenal Vrittmena Wii Rih Pelsila Jameson Wallach Sears Senepa Parkas Prusigen Hospital Vla Qasliy Seereide Paulie Magdaluta Fteb Auf Mere Thomas Lou Walegtard Mapleave Takuma Pari Moyears sWolah

Undertakers Joseph Gawler Phooe Main Established 1830

Joseph Gawler offers funeral director services with a ready-fit parlor for funeral services. Established 1830, professional care, modern facilities, moderate prices. Reliable, discreet arrangements and prompt attention to clients.

Joseph Gawler Phooe Main Nbasuer

Patterson Case Highlights Father’s Dedication to Daughter

The fragment notes Miss Patterson led to her cell in the Fambsa. It identifies her father, J Randolph Patterson of Washington, as a central figure in the six month old murder case, dedicating his time to her defense and case details.

Miss Patterson J. Randolph Patterson Washington Mr. Patterson

Hearst Denies Candidacy for New York Mayor

New York Representative William R Hearst rejects reports he seeks mayoral or national office. He vows to finish his term as congressman then retire from officeholding, aiming to avoid misrepresentation and press scrutiny while fighting gas trust and public corruption. He criticizes both Democratic administrations and urges turning corrupt leaders out of the party. He expresses loyalty to honest Democrats while stepping back from elected roles.

New York Metropolis William R. Hearst United States The Tribune Mfturphy Republi

Declining to be permanent chair at Boll Weevil Convention

Mississippi Governor Vardaman declines to serve as permanent chairman of the National Cotton Convention to be held in Shreveport. He cites editorials against him and criticizes President Roosevelt, warning about Southern independence and respect for constitutional rights amidst national politics.

Jackson Miss Beng Gov. Vardamen Gov. Vardaman United States Cov. Varlaman South Trengore Roosevelt Halet Republic Thesdore Roosevelt Stara and Strines Jefferson Davis Davis Attlo

Maryland Contests Likely Not Brought to House

Special to The Washington Post details a Maryland conference of Republican leaders on contesting seats for Thomas A. Smith in the First Eastern Shore district and the state electoral vote. No decision was reached and the party may refrain from presenting a contest in Congress. Also reports identify William J. O'Brien as the marsh victim and note the White House dog missing as police search continues in the capital.

House Washington Post Baltimore Jackson Congress Thomas A. Smith John C. Rose United States

Secretary Morton Warns Midshipmen Against Influencing Assignments

Secretary Morton urges merit as the basis for naval assignments and condemns attempts to steer duties by influence. In a letter to Naval Academy Superintendent Brownson he states the department will not tolerate political or social pressure to alter midshipmen postings and will continue regular, merit-based decisions with Presidential support.

Navy Morten Supt Brownson Naval Academy Department Converse Bureau of Navigation

Power of Military Court Questioned in Habeas Corpus Case

In Tacoma on December 6, Fred R. Stubbs, an enlisted man, seeks a writ of habeas corpus to challenge a second trial by military authorities after being convicted by a court martial at Vancouver barracks for manslaughter. He had been tried for murder in Tacoma’s superior court, acquitted, then retried militarily and convicted for five years.

Tacoma Wash Dee Fred. R. Stubbs Stubbs Vancouver Barracks Vandiver American Lake Iuperior Fied

Orders to Army Officers Report Various Duty Changes

Resignations and leaves of absence are recorded for several officers including Second Lieut. Jennings C. Wise Ninth Infantry and First Lieut. George Winterburn Ninth Cavalry. A board at Fort Huachuca Arizona is named for officer examination with multiple officers listed. Port Sheridan and Port McKeon areas prepare for second lieutenant exam candidates for the Porto Rico Provisional Regiment of Infantry. Navy personnel moves include Lieut. J. B. Blish to Asiatic Squadron and promotions or reassignments for several officers and paymasters. Charlestown Navy Yard dry dock nearing completion with six-year build. retirement of Maj. Adrian S. Pulhemus approved. Movements of naval vessels and Rock Island Arsenal fire report. Dr. Martyn resigns as secretary of the Washington Humane Society to join Emergency Hospital. successor likely Mr. Joan F. Heap.

Jennings C. Wise Ninth Infantry George Winterburn Ninth Cavalry Robert L. Howse Sixth Cavalry Jefferson Guard St. Louis Frederick K. Ward Northern Division Philiippines San Francisco John M. Wantster Henry I. Raymond Alfrud BE. Bradley Charles Richard Robert J. Gibson Peter R. Egan Fort Huachuca Arizona Clarence A. Stedman Waveley Hoel S. Bishop Fifth Cavalry Charles H. Watts Fifth Iry Francis H. Winter Walter D. Webb H. B. Myers Wifth Cavalry Elon P. Wilco Riath Cavalry Port Sheridan Porto Rico James F. Brad Artillery Corps Edward BR. Schreiner Compton Wilson Lewis Turtle Martyn Herbert E. Martyn Washington Humane Society Society Joan F. Heap

Free Samples Distribution Continues at Affleck Drug Store

Free samples are being distributed today at Affleck's Wholesale and Retail Drug Store located at 1429 Pennsylvania Avenue. District agents urge sufferers to obtain a bottle as early as possible before supplies run out.

Affleck Progressive Drug Store Pennsylvania Avenue

CAPT. JOHN STEWART DEAD

Captain John Stewart long a government employee and former Paraguayan consul general died at his home 28 I Street Northeast. Born Perth Scotland March 22 1822 he studied as a civil engineer in Edinburgh and served as Royal Engineer. He moved to America 30 to 40 years ago and in 1873 entered U S government service as public gardener and later surveyor and draftsman in charge of land records. He testified in the Potomac Flats case aiding U S possession of the property. He served as Paraguayan consul general to the U S for twenty years prior to April 1904 when he resigned after a minister was sent. His brother Dr William Stewart is surgeon general of Paraguay. Survived by two sons James M and William and three daughters Mrs Mary K Hemenway Mrs Jessie C Brian and Margaret Frazer. Funeral tomorrow at 2:30 p m at his late residence 28 I Street Northeast with interment at Glenwood Cemetery.

Paraguay John Stewart I Street Mr. Stewart Perth Scotland Edinburgh Royal Engineers America United States E. Babcock Stewart Potomac Flats Republic William Stewart Paraguayan James M Mary K. Hemenway Jessie C. Brian Margaret Frazer Glenwood Cemetery

Plumbers End Sessions With Reception and Elections

The Master Plumbers Association of the Atlantic coast closed its convention last night with a reception and luncheon at Freund's attended by about 100 delegates and wives. A literary and musical program followed, including songs by Miss G. Cosgrove and Master Irwin Cosgrove and a whistling exhibition by Charles McIntosh. Morning trips to Mount Vernon accompanied by T. R. Quinter and Charles E. Barrick. Final business session elected Walton D. Nolan as president, August Gidman as vice president, W Hutchinson as secretary, and W. W. Rothrock as treasurer.

Master Plumbers’ Association of Atlantic Coast T. R. Quinter Charles E. Barrick Association Walton D. Nolan Washington, D August Gidman Baltim W Hutchinson Washington, D. C W.W. H. Rothrock Baltimore Mad

Potters in Convention Elect Officers and Banquet

The United States Potters Association opened its annual convention at the Raleigh Hotel with about seventy five members present. J. G. Lee of East Liverpool Ohio presided and reports praised. opposition to tariff changes on pottery was urged. Officers will be elected today and a banquet planned for tonight. Also noted Oregon Society officers and a constitutional amendment defeat on widening membership. Movements of ocean steamers list Pretoria sailing from New York to Dover and Hamburg.

United States Potters' Association Raleigh J. G. Lee East Liverpool Ohio Lee New Jersey

Funeral of Mrs Gilbertdraws theatrical notables in New York

Three thousand people including many leading theatrical figures attended the funeral of actress Mrs George Henry Gilbert at Bloomingdale Reformed Church. The service featured a brief eulogy by Rev William C Stinson and floral tributes from Gilbert’s company. Honorary pallbearers included Francis Wilson Clyde Fitch John Drew Nat Goodwin George Gould Sir Charles Wyndham A M Palmer Daniel Frahman Frank E Aiken William Bispham Frank S Upton Dr Francis J Murray and James Van Amringe. The service followed by interment in Greenwood Cemetery.

New York Bes Eatrical George Henry Gilbert Bloomingdale Reformed Church William C. Stinson

Funeral of Mrs Maria Knapp Wife of ICC Commissioner

Funeral services for Mrs Maria H Knapp wife of Interstate Commerce Commission chairman Tion Martin A Knapp were held at her childhood home in Middletown Conn The Rev Mr Seward of New York officiated A special car from Philadelphia brought the body Pallbearers included Judge Willam T Filmer and Judge T Ward Northrop of Middletown Edward A Moseley and Martin S Decker of Washington D C Frederick W Barker and Cadwell B Benson of Gyroaust N Y Interment was in Pine Grove Cemetery

Wife Commerce Old Home Middletown Conn Maria H. Knapp Tion Martin A. Knapp Interstate Commerce Commission Knapp Hotchiss Seward New York Philadelphia Willam T. Filmer Superior Court T. Ward Northrop Edward 4A. Moseley Martin S. Decker Washington, D. C Frederick W. Barker Cadwell B. Benson Gyracust Pine Grove Cemetery

Death of William Blaikie the physical culture advocate

William Blaikie aged sixty one prominent New York lawyer and author of physical culture died at his home after apoplexy. He lectured on physical culture and founded intercollegiate games of America in eighteen seventies. Blaikie was also noted as Harvard rowing stroke in the Yale race and long distance walking record holder for ten years. In Cleveland Moses B Schwab was involved in courthouse business yesterday afternoon.

New York William Blaikie Blaikie Harvard Yale

Deaths of Dr James D Barbee and George E P Dodge

Nashville reports the death of Dr James D Barbee aged seventy two a long time SMU Publishing House agent. Chicago notes the death of George E P Dodge aged sixty four a retired shoe manufacturer and Western industry leader.

Chicago George E. P. Dodge West

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