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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1904

Page

2

Inaugural Funds Grow as Subscriptions Push On

Subscriptions to the Inaugural fund total 383,625 with expectations to reach 360,000 in coming week, said Treasurer Altes. The committee urges renewed efforts as costs rise and compares the 1900 totals to show larger scale. Headquarters reopen for public reception this afternoon while parade entries from Roosevelt Club, Buckeye Club, Union County GOP, Manhattan Hamilton Club and others apply.

Altes Aites Glover EH. Southard Parker Wilson Mr. Allesla Frank P. Weller Arthur T. Brice Fitch Fox & Brown Otto Wehner Thomas H. Hal A. A Birney EBS la Ferra S 6Wbaugh Benjamin F. Edwards Barker & Roas W. H. Hooke Robert Portner M. Lindsay Rubber Company Frederick A. Miller G. G. Cornwell & Son the Raleigh Conrad Becker F Droop & Sons James E Bell C. A. Boynton George B. Williams Gibson Brothers R Harris & Co Purgell George Truesdell Wilum H. McKnew Weaver Brothers James D. Lambie Charles H. Cragin Albright & Barker Lake & Co Conway B Hunt To-Kaion George T Muth & Co M. J. Colbert George EC Flamer Brittan & Gray Washington Railway and Electric Company Andrews Arlington Tartling Company John Cammack R. Rogs Perr Jr Lou MI Goldenberg F Saul Javkavs Wallam Hahn & Co Ab Worthington RIO John H. Magruder Strasturgerty Havenner Kendal Levit Woodbury Chesaplake Potomac Compar Charles Sshneider Ireworke Treasuer Andtes Tieteins John Oh Sammitres An Designa Glen Brown H. Bradley Davidson Pennsylvania Avenue Fifteenth Seventeenth Larner Ffttia B. H. Warner Committee On Civic Organizations Roosevelt Republican Club St. Paul Minn George K. Shappard Columbus Buckeyes Buckeye Republican Club Columbus Ohio Co Nmand H. W. Krumm Lawrence Hotel Republican Club Union County Elizabeth Hamilton F. Kean Hamilton Club Manhattan Brotherhood of Tennessee Kittredge and McCumber North South Dakota Montague Virginia

Attachment Claim Quashed In Fraudulent Sales Case

Justice Barnard ruled an attachment in a suit between W. J. O'Donnell and John R. Mason could not stand. Mason had sold a carriage and wagon business and boats to his brother Jesse B Mason, contending the act of Congress did not bar the purchase or require notice. Mason was represented by James K. Pugh and Whit Rosenberg.

Justice Barnard Barrard W. J. O'Donnell John R. Mason Jesse B. Mason

Bread theft leads to assault arrest on Ninth Street

Lewis Willis, described as a paid police informant and African American man, entered Michael Gordon's store at Ninth Street and Geant Avenue Northwest and stole a loaf of bread. Gordon demanded payment and Willis punched him, then resisted officers Walden and Sweeney who, with help, detained him at Eighth precinct station and charged him with petit larceny and assault.

Lewis Willis Michael Gordon Ninth Street Geant Avenue Willis Walden Sweeney Eighth Precinct

Holiday liquor sale debate at District hearing

Commissioners held a hearing on a bill by Representative Dulzeil to ban intoxicating sales on specified holidays in the District. Anti-Saloon League and Good Templars backed the measure, while Thurston for liquor dealers argued against it, noting current laws already strict and proposing enforcement through licenses. many groups spoke as the hearing proceeded with five minute limits. The excise board and police officials urged caution, and a decision was deferred for final action.

Anti-Saloon League Dulzeil Washington A. EB. Shoemaker James L.nwin A. N. Canfel Charles §. Smith Order of Good Templars A. N. Canfield Order of Sons Jonadab George W. Dean Edeut John C. Daley J. C. Bate Pluthip Weber Fabian Saint N. Wildsman Han John M. Thurston United States Nebraska Federation of Liquor Deaers Meyer Fisher George A. Davidson Macfarland Excise Board Major Sylvester A. E. Shoemaker Owen P. Kellar Christian Endeavor Union George W. Drew Sons of Jonadah Dr. Butler Keller Memorial Lutheran Church Wilson Arthur Bishop Ninth Street Christian Church Prof. Smith George Washington University Ewin Thurston Federation of Liquor Dealers Foderation of Liquor Dealers Maj Sylvester Darneille

Respite Planned for President Roosevelt During Holidays

President Roosevelt will rest through the Christmas holidays as public business wanes. He plans little time for engagements, preferring outdoor recreation with family and staff, walking, driving, and horseback riding several hours daily. Cabinet meetings will proceed as routine, with only urgent matters presented for decision during the recess.

Roosevelt Tie Therida Congress Osllera Searaa White House

Alleged Gaming Room Raided at Capitol Street House

Ninth precinct police raided the house at 222 East Capitol Street confiscating poker chips cards tables and other gaming outfit items. Several men on the third floor were arrested then released after their names were taken and will testify against Frank Kernay who is charged with allowing gambling in his room. Officers Lieut Bailey Sergt Fairey Precinct Detective Johnston and Patrolmen Dawson Bartman and Alien led the raid.

Ninth Precinct East Capitol Street Frank Kernay Lieut Bailey Sergt. Fairey Johnston Dawson, Bartman Alien

One Day Jail for Embezzlement Guilty Ward

Oscar W. Ward received one day in jail after pleading guilty to embezzlement in Criminal Court No. 1. The sentence follows the U S attorney’s recommendation that Ward’s guilt was technical and the amount involved was small. Two marines, Lawrence Schwab and Charles Clark, were fined 20 and 380 dollars respectively for an assault on William Brown. Detective Tyler testified Brown was treated at Emergency Hospital for two weeks. Authorities granted a permit for temporary tracks by the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad to lay lines along Maryland avenue and Ninth street southwest for material delivery to government reservation No 113.

Oscar W. Ward Justice Wright Ward United States Lawrence Schwab Charles Clark William Brown Brown Tyler Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company Maryland Avenue Ninth Street

Aims of Southern Educational Association Focus on White Education

A report from the Southern Educational Association stresses that education in the South binds communities of interest beyond sectional lines. It calls for radical, practical reforms to end illiteracy, address negro and white education, and coordinate rural and urban schooling under national needs while urging united effort.

Association Southern Educational Association Jacksonville J. H. Paulipa Birmingham Charies Mofoyer Grosnaboro N. Cy B. Fulton University of Missiasppi

Coroner to Probe Death on Richmond Fredericksburg Line

Harvey Dent twenty one of 1001 BH street southwest fell or jumped from a moving train crossing the trestle over the Washington channel of the Potomac and drowned. His body was recovered by the harbor boat Vigilant crew and taken to the morgue. Coroner Nevitt ordered a full investigation to determine if the death was an accident following reported remarks and sighting by a flagman. A ticket to Brooke Virginia was found on Dent.

Harvey Dent Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Washington Channel Potomac Lce Commodore Sutton Vigilant Nevitt Dent Pennsylvania Railroad Company Collins Brooke

Savings From Potter's Field Save Nannie Sanford

Funds provided by a Washington woman who wished to remain anonymous saved the body of Nannie Sanford from burial in Potter's Field. Unable to locate relatives, officials believed she came from Sharps, Virginia. The burial was arranged after the health officer received the donor's offer to cover all expenses.

Nannie Sanford Washington Washington Asylum Hospital Potter's Flesl Sharps Potter's Field Woodward Nannie Sanford Pesserney

President's Gift to Children at Cove Neck School

President and Mrs. Roosevelt provided Christmas gift candy to every pupil at Cove Neck public school. Mrs. Roosevelt sent two barrels of candy to the schoolhouse for the youngsters. Secretary Wilson named EH. Webster of Kansas as chief of the dairy division to succeed the late Maj. Henry E. Alvord. Webster brings substantial government dairy experience.

Oyster Bay L. T Roosevelt Cove Neck Henry E. Alvord Wilson EH. Webster Kansas Department of Agriculture Maj Webster

Metropolitan Club seeks temporary quarters after fire

The Metropolitan Club will delay choosing temporary quarters until next Wednesday while its board reviews offered sites including the Hotel Barton property, Davidge house, Arlington Hotel annex, Admiral Porter’s old home, and the former Russian Embassy. The committee will also consider restoring the damaged portion of the club building if insurers approve, potentially triggering a vote on rebuilding.

Metropolitan Club Seventeenth H Streets Club Coomoa Club Admiral A. 8 Kannay Paul Johnson Nathaniel Wilson Hotel Barton Davidge Arlington Hotel Admiral Porter Nineteenth and I Streets

Policeman Roberts Attacked During Patrol on Ninth Street

Policeman Spencer Roberts reported he was attacked by two Black men while patrolling Third Street between L and M Streets in a deep gully. His revolver was stolen, his uniform slashed, and his left hand wounded. He claimed eight distress calls were sent, but neighbors did not hear any whistle. The incident spurred ongoing police board inquiry alongside past cases involving Miss Attila Boose and Newark defendants, with Roberts transferred between precincts earlier this year.

Roberts Spencer Roberts Ninth Precinct Ninth Street Maryland Avenue Third Street M Streets Roberta Misa Attila Boose Wortheast Washington Mies Forge Bear Pallee Faw Maenthe Aga Palleeman Noherta Wra Georgetown

Weather Forecast and Temperatures Across Regions

U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports a moving low pressure system in Minnesota advancing to Northern Maine with generally fair eastern and southern weather. High pressure over Lake Superior. rain or snow in western regions. unseasonably warm in the Lake region and southern states, with a cooling trend in the Missouri and Middle Mississippi valleys. West to northwest winds, rain from the Lower Mississippi Valley to New England, and colder conditions spreading from New England to the Middle Atlantic coast. Local station readings list hourly temperatures from 36 to 49 degrees and rainfall 0.10 inches, with sunshine at 57 percent and tides noted. Temperatures in other cities are summarized.

U. S Ohio Vallees Plateau Pacific Lake Region Atlantia Coast Missouri Valley Mississippi Valley New Ingland Coast Lower Lake Region New England South Atlantic States Gulf Coast Middle Atlantic States Ohio Valley Middle Mississippi Valley East Gulf Middle Atlantic Coast Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Great Lakes Lucal Whather

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