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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1904

Page

12

President Roosevelts North Entrance For New Year Reception

White House announces New Year reception details for January 2 with a change in entrance to the north portico to better handle crowds. Schedule lists times for cabinet and diplomatic corps, Supreme Court judges, lawmakers, military officials, and agency heads. citizens reception at 1:00 p.m. All guests to enter by north portico and depart by the eastern entrance, with carriages routed through designated gates and avenues.

Cabinet Diplomatic Corps Supreme Court of the United States United States Court of Claims Court of Appeals Supreme Court of the District of Columbia United States Congress Army Marine Corps TD Dstrict Columbia Regenta Smithsonian Institution Civil Service Commission Interstate Commerce Commission Isthmian Canal Commission Librarian of Congress Columbia Instituton For the Deaf and Dumb Society of the Cincinnati Associated Veterans of the War of 1848 Union Veterans’ Union Society of the Army of Santiago White House Roosevelt Hay Loomis Flay Coring Spring Wynne Cooper Texadia Jodge

Sister of Mrs Grant Dies in Washington Home

Nellie Winchall Dent Sharp sister of Mrs Ulysses S. Grant and widow of Major Alexander Sharp of the U S A died at 76 at the Woodley home of her daughter Mrs Captain Dennis Winnn after grippe complications. Survived by ten children including Commander Alexander Sharp and Mrs Col James Pettit. Burial planned private at Presidio San Francisco.

Nellie Winchall Dent Sharp Ulysses S. Grant Mas Alexander Sharp Gen.Kant Gen. Grant Sharp Grant Washington Mas. Sharp Hayes Maj. Sharp Irs Presidio San Francisco Capt. Nolan West Point Fort McPherson Bennett Hera Nolan James Casey James Pettit Dennis Nolan Grant Sharp Louis Sharp Montana

Inland Waterways Convention to Meet in Columbia

An interstate convention on Inland waterways will convene December 28 in Columbia South Carolina to promote Atlantic coast navigation from Norfolk to Beaufort Inlet and link Great Lakes to Atlantic harbors via Erie Canal and Chicago drainage canal. Delegates from Congress and commercial groups will attend. the Columbia Chamber of Commerce hosts a dinner that evening. Ferreira promoted to minister plenipotentiary ad interim will present credentials to Secretary Hay.

Columbia S. C Norfolk Beaufort Inlet N. C Congress Maryland Florida Great Lakes Atlantic Coast Mississippi Chicago Alfredo de M. Gomes Ferreira Washington Assisbrasil Brazil Jrazil Ferreira Huy

Maryland postmaster row shocks Maryland Republicans

President Roosevelt appointed W Hal Harris as Baltimore postmaster, bypassing the regular party leaders and endorsing Bonaparte and McComas influence. The move fuels factional tension as Stone may lose reappointment and McComas’s and Wachter’s blocs buckle under a dark horse selection.

Bonaparte McComas Collector Stone

Maryland Politics and Roosevelt Spat Over Senatorial Indorsement

The article notes a party rift as President Roosevelt indorses Harris for the Senate, angering Maryland Republicans. It says McComas and the President draw criticism for ignoring the party organization, while Collector Stone and supporters vow to fight to keep him in port duties. It also mentions Stenne’s continued closeness to the President and potential influence on leadership.

Maryland United States Bonaparte Baltimore Roosevelt Harris McComas

Standard Oil Plan Mirrors Garfield Federal Charter Idea

The first annual report of the Bureau of Corporations notes that James R. Garfield's federal control plan aligns with Standard Oil's John D. Archbold who urged federal charters to unify laws and spur commerce. Archbold warned restrictive rules would hinder growth and prosperity, urging careful consideration of federal legislation.

Bureau of Corporations John D. Archbold Industrial Commission James R. Garfield Standard Oil Company McKinley Archbold Garfield Standard OH Company

Firearm Quietly Fired At Brightwood Celebration

John F. Mickey of 1639 Eriecourt Brightwood faces assault and carrying concealed weapons charges after a Christmas celebration at his home. A revolver was fired into the air as three shots startled guests, prompting police from the Tenth precinct to respond and take him into custody.

John F. Mickey Eriecourt Brightwood Tenth Precinct Mickey

Shake-up in House Committees Promised Under Cannon

Article summarizes calls for a broad reorganization of House committees in the next Congress. It notes Republican control to 1906 and the long tenure of seniority shaping chairmanships. It cites Speaker Cannon's leverage to remap key panels including Appropriations and Post Office, with aim to place influential lawmakers in pivotal posts.

House of Representatives House Henderson Cannon House Committee Blaine Randall Carlsle Crisp Reed Senate

Postmasters in Idaho found with plural wives

Investigation by Postmaster General Wynne, prompted by Senator Dubois, identified about a half dozen Idaho federal postmasters with plural wives. President Roosevelt will review the report before Congress action, with possible removals by the President. Some included Mormons. others not polygamists.

Idaho Senate Senator Dubois Wynne Roosevelt Dubois Smoot United States Mr. Wynne

Opening Land Bill Spurs Statehood Fight in Senate

A sweeping land allotment proposal for Indian Territory linked to Oklahoma statehood dominates Senate talk. Senator Stone eyes a plan granting 40 acres to 89,000 Indians while selling rest to white settlers, with mineral wealth and coal, oil, gas, and asphalt cited as incentives. The outcome hinges on Swayne trial timing and broader Democratic resistance.

Senator Stone Indian Territory Indiana Senate Stone Oklahoma Beveridge Congress Southwest United States New Mexico Arizona Swayne House

Weather Across Regions Shifts With Storms and Cold

A midwinter storm tracking from Oregon to the Lower Mississippi Valley brings heavy rains across the South and East, with unusually high temperatures inland and strong northerly winds and snow in the mountains. Temperatures vary from subzero in North Dakota to the 70s along the Lower Mississippi, and forecasters warn of a cold wave and winds along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Local figures note rainfall, humidity, and tide data, with warnings for several states and regions as the system moves northeastward over the next day.

U. 8 Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Oregon Coast Mississippi Valley Tennessee Olio Valley Rocky Mountain Plaina Dacket Ohio Valley Pennsylvania Middle Atlantic New England New York Atlantic Lake Mississippy Texas Lake Rejon European Porta Grand Banka Arkansas Mississippi Tenasties Kentucky Missouri Indiana Timeli Wisconsin Michigan

Pain Relief Promise from Dr Miles Pills

Fragmentary ad style copy claims No Pain is severe beyond relief by Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills. It enumerates headaches neuralgia rheumatic and back pains and dental pain as curable with the remedy though the text is garbled and incomplete. The ad emphasizes universal relief and infallibility.

Miles

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Relief Claim Card

Advertisement notes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for first symptom relief from nervous headache and neuralgia. Customer Rachael J Johnson of Albuquerque reports preventive use. pills sold in 25 cent doses, pharmacist advised if no benefit return.

Dr. Miles Rachael J. Johnson Albuquerque

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