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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1905

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10

Violence in Strikes Dominated Baltimore Meeting

F C Howe of Cleveland and Prof Daniels of Princeton debated municipal ownership at a Baltimore session of the Economic and Political Science Associations. The discussion highlighted strike violence and the unequal enforcement of laws, with later reports noting new officers and a formed American Sociological Association.

Municpal F. C. Howe Cleveland Prof. Daniels Princeton Economic and Political Science Baltimore New York City Thomas K. Urdahi Colorado College Howe Eco- Farnam United States Thomas Adams University of Wisconsin Hla New York Political Science Association Historical Association George Calvert Bernard C. Steiner Maryland Historical Saciety Simeon E Baldwin John F Sameson George B. Adams A. Howard Clark Charles H. Haswing Clarence W. Bown Edward Bourne Reuben G Thwaites George T. Garrison Charles Met. Andrews James H Robinson Herbert Baxter David S Muyzer New York Ethics Culture School American Sociological Association Laster F. Ward Smithsonian Institution William G. Suroner Pomona College Franklin H. Giddings Columbia University C. W S. Weritz George Washington University W. F. Wilcox Corneil Edward H. Ross University of Nebraska Albion W. Small Chicago University Samuel M Lindsay University of Pennsylvania O C. Wells Dartmouth College Wiliam Davenport Hamilton College The Bibliographical Society the Economic Association Merchants’ Club Full Laws J. W Jenks Cornell University Charles 8. Falrenid the Treasury S. D North Washington, D. C CU Plenn University of California W. M. Danigis F. A. Fetter Cornell B. H. Meyer Wisconsin M.emery Yale H. BR. Seager Columbia Dixon Dartmouth Balluk Harvard W. A. Scott

Aged Man Ends Life at Sandy Hook Yard

Weton aged seventy, contractor worker at Chesapeake and Ohio yard near Lynchburg Virginia, took strychnine this morning and died at noon. He was unmarried from Hanover County and left possible revenue concerns as motive.

Washington Lynchburg Mathews Curtis & C O Chesapeake and Ohio Sandy Hook Hanover County Bethre Nelson Pendleton W. C. Pierca Meadows

Pace elected treasurer in Richmond election

James B Pace won the Richmond city treasurer post defeating more than ten rivals. About 4300 votes were cast with Pace receiving 2500. A well known business man, his win came as a surprise to friends. He will assume duties immediately, the office paying about 6000 a year in salaries and fees.

Washington Post Richmond James B Pace Pace

West Virginia Bar Meeting Opens in Fairmont

Nearly two hundred leading lawyers and jurists gathered for the twenty first annual West Virginia Bar Association session in Fairmont starting today lasting two days. Judge Wendell P Stafford of Vermont delivered the principal address on The Lawyer. Elkins chosen as next year’s meeting site and officers were elected for the ensuing year with John W Davis as president and W N Miller as treasurer.

W. P. Stifford Washington Supreme Court Specia Washington Pea Fairmont W. Va Weel Viteins Bar John W Magon Wendell P. Stafford Vermont Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Elkins John W. Davis Clarksburg Millard F. Snyder Narksburg William McDonald Keyser BW. Knight Charleston HH. Moss Parkesisburg Wells Goodykinnst Whliamson W. G. Peterkin Parkersburg W. N. Milter W. P. Whey Morgantown B. M. Ambler H. M. Russell Wheeling

Rowdies Break Up Party In Virginia Street Fight

A brawl at Mathew Grubbs home near Shenandoah River in Clarke County Virginia led to one woman fainting and several men injured. Warrants for eight suspects were issued. Clinton Wiley Kidwell Royston captured and jailed. Marshall Wiley fled, described as ringleader, with authorities vowing to curb a lawless gang long terrorizing the area.

Washington Winchester Atock Mathew Grubbs Shenindoah Narke County Strader Millwood Clinton Wiley Kidwell Royston Marshall Wiley Hay

Million for Improvements at Roanoke Yards

Norfolk and Western confirms a 1,000,000 appropriation by the board of directors to enlarge Roanoke yards and shops. The funds will finish three years of work and are to be spent in Roanoke over the coming year. The line reports earnings of 24,000 with 7.80 percent miles, and plans double tracking east to Lynchburg to expand capacity.

Norfolk and Western Roanoke Washington Post Board of Lynchburg

Exonerated of Murder in Danville Boy Shooting

Danville Virginia December 2 A coroner finds no evidence that Tom Kelly was murdered by his companion Frank Brightwell or another boy. The rifle discharge from an unknown party caused the fatal wound as reported by a special to The Washington Post.

Danville Tom Kelly Kelly Frank Brightwell

Will Not Pay For Hug Richmond Man Appeals Fine

Richmond Virginia December 28 Ernest Pilout fined in Police Court for Insulting Dora Yunis fifteen, appeals case and posts bond. He allegedly encircled the girl in the street. her father tried to shoot him but was knocked down. The incident prompts a local sensational exchange in a tense family scene.

Richmond Washington Ernest Pilout Dora Peter Yunis Pilout

Pleads Guilty of Murder in Missouri Case

Mrs Dame Simpson the mulatto pleads guilty to murder after a September conviction and new trial on errors. The case stems from the February 1 killing of Minnie Friediine, postmistress at Boswell, tied to violence over alleged spousal flirtation. The court will decide degree of crime and punishment as prosecutors seek first degree murder.

Iperial Washington Post Cumberhad Dame Simpson Minnie Friediine Boswell Merchants’ Coal Company Baltimore Misa Friediine Shippensburg

Dr Hill Quits Contest for Maryland House Speakership

Dr. Hill of Marlboro announces retirement from the race for speaker of the Maryland house and declares support for J Enos Ray Jr of Hyattsville. The move follows a lack of solid county backing and signals Ray may win the caucus with support from Democratic county members though Delegate Murphy of Baltimore City is widely seen as a rival.

Ray Wait Reid State Organization Hull J. Enos Ray, Jr Hyattsville Hill Rey Murphy Baltimore City

Train Derailment Near Cherry Run No Serious Injuries Reported

A Pittsburg Limited freight derailed near Cherry Run after an open switch Tuesday morning in Hancock Maryland. The engine and two cars left the track but no serious injuries occurred thanks to the engineer staying at his post. An operator was reportedly responsible for the wreck.

Washington Post Hancock Pittsburg Baltimore and Ohio Cherry Run

Maryland Weddings at Gaithersburg and Greendsal Mills

In Gaithersburg at the Methodist parsonage Oliver L. Smith wed Clara Bilis both residents of the area with Rev. W C Parrish officiating. In Forest Oakstrove Church near Dickersons Ida Belle Yingling daughter of William and Mary Yingling of Frederick County married Cleveland Fillmore Lawson of Hyattstown with Rev W C Smith presiding.

Boyds Gaithersburg Methodist Episcopal Parsonage Oliver L. Smith Clara Bilis Thomas Mills W. ¢. Parrish Forest Oakstrove Greendald Mills Dickersons Ida Belle Yingling William Yingling Frederick County Cleveland Fillmore Lawson Hyattstown W. C. Smith Clarksburg Methodist Episcopal Church Here

Virginia Weddings Map Roanoke To Fredericksburg Multiple Ceremonies

Roanoke and other Virginia towns report a day of marriages with Christopher Norton of Chicago and Inez Meeks of Buena Vista among several couples wed. Eliza Tyler and M F Beach, Clarayler and W A Berry wed at Blue Springs and other unions occur in Fredericksburg Winchester Luray and Marksville with pastors Rev. Sarver Edwards Skelton Northen Milton and White officiating.

Roanoke Spec Te BR. S. Pocane J. Norton Chicago Inez Meeks Buena Vista Blue Springs Eliza Tyler M. F. Beach Clarayler W. A. Berry Fredericksburg P. T. George Urvington Bila Raines Stafford Court House C. M. Sarver Bredericksburg Charles 0 Sullivan Stafford County Sadie Johnson Spottsylvania County Decatur Edwards St Fredericksburg Benjamin Newton Lily Jett Peter Jett J.B. Light Wiliam Williams Ama Rollins King George County the Baptist Church Winchester Charles F. Farmer Alberta Giffin Bedford SD. Skelton United Brethren Church Francis Tris Willam Hart Lizzie Symone Berryville Clarke County EB. BE. Northen The Baptist Church Elijah Symons Bride Dora V. May J. Sidney Paters Richmond Virginia College W. H. Milton St. John’s ‘Episcopal Church Ralph Ward Middleon Charleson C. Theom Rockbridge Luray Charles M. Jobe Samuel H Jobe Springield Ethel May Rotgers Willam H. Rodgers Page County Marksville Gene B. B. White Ureh

Death of German Merchant Henry Constantine in Bladensburg

Henry Constantine a respected German merchant of Bladensburg died at his home yesterday afternoon from pneumonia at age seventy six. He came to the United States from Germany as a young man and lived fifty years in Bladensburg, a former shipping point, later operating a shoe and mercantile business. He leaves a wife and six children. In separate news, the Grafton clothing firm Swartz and Green collapsed into bankruptcy, closing two stores and leaving extensive obligations to Eastern and Baltimore houses.

Hyattsville Henry Constantine Bladensburg Germany Grafton Clothing Grafton W. Va Swartz & Green Clothiers Sis Gan Lidles’ Furnustung Ard Novelty Whck Gratton Birge Baltimore Alfred P. Leake Duke Street Alexandria

Control of Seaboard Stock Sparks Battle Rumors

Baltimore financiers believe a large 66 000 share Seaboard block bought by Ruhstart syndicate signals a fight for control. Brokers say the holding may be a nucleus for a pool aimed at seizing control from Ryan interests and the Middendorf Williams Co group. Full developments awaited after year end as money rates ease.

Washington Run Baltimore Seaboard Eoener Ryan Messrs. Middendorf, Williams & Co John EL. Willams & Sons Ita Midderdorf Willams & Co

Will Not Transfer Suit Heads to Manassas Court

Judge Nicol refused to transfer Charles Wells suit against the Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway Company to Manassas Circuit Court citing inability to secure an impartial Alexandria County jury. Wells seeks $25,000 for injuries from a March head on collision at Spring Park. Additional suits against the railway are pending. A nearby case saw two African American men convicted for throwing stones at electric cars and sentenced to one year. Other items note lodge officers installed, steamers’ winter schedule, and local obituaries.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria C. I. Nicol Circuit Court Alexandria County Messrs A. Walton Moore James R. Caton Washington James Ross James Norris Emma Thompson Wanford Henderson

Plunge on Western Maryland Railroad Leaves Man Injured

Alonzo Dennison of Clear Sprites slipped from a high trestle near Clear Spring Station and plunged head first. He was transported to Hagerstown Hospital for operation with likely fatal injuries. In Lynchburg, Cunditt claims self defense after shooting John Hendricke on Salem Street. he was arrested and will be tried for murder.

Washington Pol Hagerstown Jacob Brill Splefamans Washington County Wasdiceton Alonzo Dennison Clear Sprites Western Maryland Clear Spring Station Hagerstown Hospital Washington Post Hm Cundtt John Hendricke Salem Street Hendricks

Receivers Named for Virginia and Alabama Mutuals

Judge Martin appointed T Catesby Jones receiver for Virginia firms the Southern Mutual Aid Association of Birmingham Alabama and the United States Mutual Savings and Insurance Association of Virginia. Edward Stern Co claims improper merger and Alabama insurance officials seek receivers in Birmingham. Jones qualified with a 2000 bond and took charge in Norfolk to safeguard Virginia assets.

Virginia Alabama Norfolk Martin Towday T. Catesbs Jones Southern Mutual Aid Association of Birmingham Ala United States Mutual and Savinge’ Association of Virginia Edward Stern & Co Philadelphia Insurance Commissioner of Jones United States Mutual Savings and Insurance

Ex-Senator Blair Leads Negro College Convention Session

Ex-Senator Henry W. Blair of New Hampshire led the Monday session at the National Association of Negro Agricultural and Mechanical College convention in Richmond Virginia. Speakers included Prof G N Gristam Kansas City and others from Georgia Florida and Delaware. telegrams were read from several professors. final session to be held in Richmond.

Blair New Hampshire Richmond Moday Sesson National Association of Negro Agricultural and Mechanical College Henry W. Blair G. N. Gristam Kansas City Stimpson Hovey R. R Wrigat D.C. Suggs College

Sold Another Man's Horse Officials Seek Colored Man

Deputy Sheriff R H Vincent and local constables pursue Fletcher Chase colored, wanted on a warrant for obtaining money under false pretenses. Daniel Henson sold two horses to Chase who then sold one to John Chapman for 3 and vanished with the other. Chapman recovered his horse.

Specter Washington Post Myatteville R. H. Vincent Fletcher Chase Daniel Henson Laurel Washington Chase Blegensburg John Chapman Chapman

Morgnec Merchant Dies in Morgnec Store Fire

Chestertown report says Capt Edward Walmsley a Morgnec merchant near Chestertown perished in a blaze that consumed his store and all contents. He was asleep inside the burning building when the fire broke out. the cause remains unknown.

Morgnec Washington Post Chestertown Edward Walmsley Afra Walmaley

Virginia Obituary Roundup From Various Cities

Obituary notices from Warsaw Staunton Lynchburg Winchester and other Virginia towns report deaths of Mrs Whitehurst aged about sixty eight. Michael McAleer eighty seven. Howard Hickson twenty eight. Dr Maria Burrell age unknown. Mrs Florence Young sixty four. plus a political notice from Danville announcing a Democratic committee meeting in Mantinaville on January 8 regarding the Swanson resignation.

Warsaw Maria, Burrel Virginia Philip Burrell Millwood Clarke County Aly Ave Iss Harrison Gray Grand Glaze Ark Florence Young Washington Danville R. A. James Fifth Congressional District Mantinaville Claude A. Swanson

Germ proof sleeping cars on Erie Limited trains

The Erie Railroad now operates germ free sleeping cars on its Chicago Limited between Jersey City and Chicago. Cars are sterilized on arrival, hermetically sealed, aired and dusted, then treated with a deodorizing gas under seats to neutralize odors and toxins. The system, devised by Chemist Landon, aims to prevent grip and tuberculous diseases and will be extended to all passenger cars.

New York Jersey City Chicago Erie Railroad Erle Company Landon Mechanical Department Erie Texas Kentucky Ohio

Senator Carter Drives Irrigation Plan Despite Opposition

The Northwestern Statesman reports Senator Tom Carter of Montana pursuing an irrigation project to reclaim over 100 000 acres of public land. Secretary Bacon and Director Walcott weigh Canadian water concerns and a possible canal diversion via St Marys Lake to Milk River, aiming to open Montana farms and invite settlers.

Hitchcock Northwestern Statesman Canada Tom Carter Montana Secretary of the Interior Tom” Garter St. Marys Milk River United States Carter Interior Department St. Marys Lake Acon Walcott Geological Survey Bacon Dominion Canadian

Theodore Tilton at Seventy in Paris Home

Theodore Tilton, once Beecher’s rival, celebrated his seventieth birthday in Paris at Avenue Kleber. Though rumors of his decline spread, he remains in fair health, continues journalism under various noms de plume, and newspapers note his continued writing and limited public appearances along the Seine.

Endon New York Theodore Tilton Henry Ward Beecher Avenue Kleber Paris Tilton Tilton Pubite Europe Ir. Tilton Wen Fat Cara

Washington Beef Market Report From Yesterday

Wholesale beef prices in Washington yesterday show No 1 rib a cent 13 per pound No 2 rib at 210 per pound No 3 rib a cent per pound No 1 loins 130 per pound No 2 loins a per pound No 3 loins go per pound No 1 chuck 6 per pound No 2 chucks 60 per pound No 2 chuckm de per pound No 1 rounds 0 per pound No 2 rounds to per pound No 3 rounds to per pound Receiver May Borrow Money Knoxville Tenn December 28 Judge H W Burton grants order allowing Judson Horton receiver of the Cincin nati Hamilton and Dayton and Pere Marquette railroads to borrow 000 000 to meet interest on mortgages Sale Ohio Electric Line Springfield Ohio December 28 Thewlore Troupe and George W Baker bought Springfield Chillicothe interurban at receiver's sale for 3150000 appraised at 4010 and represent the reorganization committee Wabash Passes Debenture Payments New York December 28 Board decides no payment on debenture A or B bonds</S:

Washington Knoxville Tenn H.W. Burton United States Ciicnt Court of Appeals Judson Horton Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton Pere Marquette Ohio Electric Line Springfeld Ohio Dee W Thewlore Troupe George W. Baker Beaver New York Wabash Railroad Company

Newbro's Herpicide praised by doctors in ad

Two Phyaltiana Beth Agree on the Kew Scientific Dandrut Treatment. Dr. Powell of Spokane says Herpicide gives good satisfaction in my faculty for dandruff. Dr. Athan of Walla Walla says I find Eterpicide all that is claimed as a dandruff cure. Dandruff is a germ disease and only by killing the dandruff germ with Newbro's Herpicide can you cure it. A delightful hair dressing, itching instantly, makes hair glossy and soft as silk, a sure dandruff destroyer. Sold by reading druggists. Send 10s in stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co., Macy, Ith xt. and Pa. aves. Afflect's Pharmacy, 1199 Pa. ave.

Phyaltiana Beth Kew J. M. Powell Spokane Wash W. G. Athan Walla Pa Newbro Herpicide Co Macy Ith Sprint Barber

New York Produce Prices Mixed Amid Steady Returns

New York markets report mixed receipts across commodities with steady to unchanged prices in items like butter and eggs. Wool, leather, and cutting meats show firmness while flour, rye flour, cornmeal, and sugars hold steady. Potatoes and cabbages appear active with regional price variation.

New York Pennerlyenia Tency Lars—Eeey

Baltimore Markets Flour Wheat Corn and More

Baltimore market report lists flour receipts exports, wheat dullness with bid prices, mixed corn values for new Southern white and yellow, oats firmer, rye easier, hay steady, grain freights steady, butter eggs cheese sugar and general market steadiness with numerous price notations and monthly references.

Baltimore Brendy New Aitmr

Live Stock Markets Roundup Across Cities and Markets

New York stock receipts show cattle and calves steady with westerns in demand. Hog prices firm, sheep steady to lower as receipts climb. Chicago reports dull cattle trading and mixed results for sheep and hogs with week totals showing modest shifts. Baltimore weekly prices reflect export steers and Dutchers higher, stockers feeder activity steady, with weekly cattle receipts and lamb markets noted.

New York Torrow Chicago Coud Mehta Baltimore

New York Cotton Market Mixed After Short Covering Surge

New York cotton showed irregular activity with more buying on short covering as money rates rose. Closing up about 1 to 1.5 points, volume estimated around 450000 bales. opening steady to slightly weaker on lower cables. late session demand from Wall Street aided a modest rally near the day’s top, while Southern spot markets held steady or dipped slightly.

New York Snteady Wessley Liverpool

Local Butter and Eggs Market Report

Market notes show firm butter demand with tight arrivals across grades. Undergrades moving slowly while creamery and Western storage items fetch higher prices. nearby consignments scarce with process, fancy, and choice grades listed and store packed goods limited.

Western Wanern

Oil Market Notes From Toledo December 28

Oil prices listed for North Lime South Lima and Tadfaon at 89. The report includes quirky chatter about cigars and a joke exchange comparing cigars to boiled corn beet, reflecting a闲 moment in the Philadelphia Frees column.

Toledo Ohio North Lime Lima Tadfaon Philadelphia Frees Wiseman

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