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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1905

Page

2

Firth Steel to buy Giesboro Point land near Washington

Reports say the Firth Sterling Steel Company will close a deal next week for 2 acres plus the 70 already recorded at Giesboro Point, near Washington. George Seufferle owns most of the property and options it to J R Rose, agent for the Lancaster Ohio firm. Deal valued around 159 000 to 200 000 with $9 000 cash to be brought to town.

Firth-Sterling Steel Company Tho Point J. R. Rose Thia Intaresta Theroperty Steel Company Redt Ste George Od. Geufferle Geufferle Rose Blair Erhan Buena Vista Ben Washington Barracks United States Navy Yard Mount Pleasant Columbia Heights Seufferle Seufirrio Giesboro Pant Firth Company McKeesport Washington Mouch Krupp Essen Gerany Les Qiesburg Point Congress Heights Stee United States Realty Company United States Reaty Company Moat Ciesboro Point Seutferle Jac Zon & Co Pennsylvania Ave Seafferle Ewing t @ll Erataud Last Sun PhD Ciel Washin

Fall Kills Man After Tree Struck Injury in Front of 6 Pennsylvania Ave

William Pecketheimer of 550 street northwest died after striking his head on two trees in front of 6 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest. He was dead on arrival at Emergency hospital ambulance personnel removed the body to Dunkirk Church. Dunkirk Church, Saint Hetwig’s Polish Church in Dunkirk city, was destroyed by fire. The blaze, of unknown origin, swept the large church built just a year ago at a cost of 51,000 dollars.

Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest William Pecketheimer Atreet Dunkirk Punkirk Hetwig Che

Fall from roof injures worker at Deanwood DC

Jonny W. Hi of 669 L street southeast was severely injured while working on a tax car at Deanwood. He was taken to Providence Hospital with a crushed leg after being thrown to the ground when a switch engine struck the car.

Deanwood D.C Jonny W. Hi Providence Hospital Hill Pennsylvania Radhead Hull

Infant thrown into Potomac found by police

The two week old baby tossed into the Potomac from the Navy Yard bridge by its mother Lottie Hawkins was recovered Thursday afternoon after a day of river searches. Hawkins is held at the Fourth precinct on infanticide charges and awaits a preliminary hearing in Police Court.

Potomac Navy Yard Bridge Lottie Hawkins Harbor Forth Precinct

Penfield Resigns as Penfield Reticence Ties to Thompson Nomination

Judge William S. Penfield of Auburn Ind resigns from the State Department amid tension over David E K Thompson’s transfer to Mexico and a Brazil minister investigation. Secretary Root and Assistant Secretary Bacon offer no explanation as Senate awaits full department report.

Brazil Root Senate Thompson Mexico William S. Penfield Auburn Ind State Department David EK. Thompson Nebraska Mrairo Total Department Bacon Mr. Penfield

Exonerated of Murder By Beaver Falls

Robert Mc Coy and his son James were arrested on murder charges in the death of Hugh McCoy. After a three hour hearing before Justice J W Kelly the pair were discharged and the prosecutors required to pay costs. Hugh McCoy was killed two weeks earlier at his farm. A reward had been offered for the murderer.

Beaver Falls Robert McCoy James Bugh McCoy Tompson Negley Ohio McCoys Justice of the Peace J. W. Kelly Darlington Hugh McCoy Ruben

CUMMINS GETS INDORSEMENT AT FRUIT MEETING

At a Western Fruit Jobbers Association session in Des Moines Iowa December strong regulators were adopted urging legislation to abolish private cars and criticizing Congress for inaction. The group indorsed Gov. Cummins praising his stance against private car companies and Congress for not heeding shipper petitions.

Iowa Ties Moines Western Fruit Jobbers Congress Gov. Cumming

Rainbow in the Adirondacks unusual December weather

In the Adirondack foothills Baratoga New York December 23 a springlike warmth brought rain with a sunlit arc of a rainbow and thunder and lightning. The unusual meteorological conditions defied the late December norm of ice and snow for this region.

Baratoga NS. M Adirondack

Symptoms of a Weak Stomach and Digestive Distress

A weak stomach diminishes vitality and happiness. It impairs digestion with symptoms such as post-meal distress, nausea between meals, heartburn, belching, vomiting, flatulence, and nervous headache.

Auditorium Special Committee Named

The enterprise aims for a national scope with a special charter. An appeal seeks to lift code restrictions to proceed with subscriptions and select building plans once granted.

Enterprise National

Washington Auditorium Corporation Plan Proposed

Citizens urge Congress to authorize incorporation of the Washington Auditorium Association of the District of Columbia. A three member committee will draft a bill, up to twenty five incorporators, and a larger committee of up to seventy will seek required legislation and charter to advance the project.

Citizens of Washington Washington Auditorium Association of District of Columbia Citizens’ Committee Congress Washington Auditorium Association Senate House of Representatives

Mass Meeting Moves Washington Auditorium Plan

Enthusiastic gathering in the Columbia Theater heard leaders including Commissioner West, Macfarland, Gen John M. Wilson, Willam V. Cox and George E. Hamilton advocate a $1,000,000 Washington Auditorium. A 20 member committee will seek a special Congressional act to permit incorporation and funding before construction.

Washington Columbia Theater Commissioner West The Auditorium Association Macfarland John M. Wilson Roosevelt Willam V. Cox Board of Trade George E. Hamilton Congress West Aldis B. Browne Mr. West Thre Washington Auditorium Association Gen. Wilson Cox Elas

Our Patriotic Drive In Washington Seeks Support

Al Hamilton urged civic pride and participation in a movement for a convention and new auditorium. He noted 3155.00 has already been subscribed without formal books, arguing proper organization could spur vast citizen investment in the District of Columbia. The resolution was adopted unanimously as West envisioned a future dedication ceremony for the new auditorium.

Congress Kansas City Debi Republic John M. Watson Washington Aeme Alamilton District of Columbia Hamilton Alr. West

Danced Under Mistletoe At Gonzaga Hall Dance

The Aloysius Club hosted a dance last night continuing the season’s flower dance scheme. Gonzaga Hall looked festive with holly and mistletoe, drawing a large crowd. The mistletoe hanging center stage caused many young men to gravitate toward it while the girls avoided stepping under it.

Aloysius Club Gonzaga Hall

Fifty Years of Washington Hebrew Congregation Observed

Jubilee services at the Eighth Street Temple marked the fiftieth anniversary of the Washington Hebrew Congregation. Vice President Fairbanks, Commissioner West, Rabbi Louis Stern, Rabbi Abram Simon, and Simon Wolf spoke as prominent non Jewish and Jewish attendees filled the temple.

Washington Eighth Street Temple Fairbanks Commissioner West Louis Stern Abram Simon J. Y Biout Vane Hines Hebrew ‘Congregation Stern Simon Wolf Sion

Sluggers Go to Prison in Chicago Union Case

Five officers of the Carriage and Wagon Workers Union and two hired sluggers were found guilty of conspiracy in Chicago. Charles Gilhooley received the harshest sentence to the penitentiary plus $2,000. Other convicted officers include Henry Newman, Gene Casey, Shields, Deutech, Helden, and Marcus Looney. Frank Novak was found not guilty. A farewell reception for Herbert G. Sautera, former American Minister to Havana, was hosted aboard the yacht Norseman with diplomats and residents in Havana.

Chicago Carriage and Wagon Workers’ Union Charles Gilhooley Henry Newman Gene Casey and Shields Charles #. Deutech John Helden Marcus Looney Frank Novak Squiers Havana Herbert G. Sautera Diplomatic Corps Havans

Embankment Washout Kills One, Injures Several Workers

A cave-in at the Metropolitan Citizens Bank site on Fifteenth Street yesterday morning buried about a score of laborers under timber rock and debris. Pedro Chandron, 24, was killed while workers Charles Smith Thomas Roy R Truce and Benjamin Chism were injured. most escaped. Police and firemen conducted rescues and took the wounded to Emergency Hospital. Chandron’s body was sent to the morgue for a coroner's inquest at 11 o'clock this morning. Doctors expect the injured to be discharged in a few days.

Metropolitan Citizens’ Bank Fifteenth Street Pedro Chandron Charles FR. Staith Firth Street Thomas Roy R. Truce Labeet Benjamin Chism Pedre Chandron Charles Smith R. ‘Truce

Albany race for speaker tightens as Merritt arrives

Albany unswervingly watches the Republican battle for speaker with Assem Edwin A. Merritt in town and James W. Wadsworth Jr. supported by Gov. Higgins. Both sides claim confidence as caucus looms and control of the State committee questions linger.

Albany Edwin A. Merritt Qdell James W. Wadsworth Higgins Merritt Wadsworth New York Lon Payn Columbia County Odell Odall Sloat Fassett Republican Party State Committee Payn

Memphis Banks to the Rescue in Merchants Trust Deal

Memphis Tennessee December 2 reports say negotiations are pending between the directors of the defunct Merchants Trust Company and two local banks to take over its affairs. If an agreement is reached all deposits will be fully guaranteed.

Memphis Tenn Merchants’ Trust Company

Metropolitan Stock Call To Meet Union Plan Payment Due

New York December 22 The board of directors of the Metropolitan Securities Company calls a per share amount to be paid on the stock totaling 73 dollars as part of the union plan with the Interborough Rapid Transit interests The call is payable at the Morton Trust Company on or before January 30 Also in Utica New York December 2 a wreck on the New York and Ottawa Railroad topples a locomotive tender and two coaches after rails spread near Bay Pond Derrick A Mr Cook of St Regis Falls is badly hurt and may die while several passengers suffer minor injuries

New York East Mth Street Henry E. Hatloway New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Mattie Metropolitan Securities Company Metropolitan Securities Morton Trust ‘Company Utica N. Y New York and Ottawa Bay Pond Cook St. Regis Falls Second National Bank Washington, D C Capita Stock Buh Washington Post Washington D.C D.C. W. ¥. Cox. President. John C. Rckloff T Delddas Washington Market Company Stockwciiers Jstreet Senter Market G Wilkins Washington, D.C Firdsmen's Insurance Company of Washington and Georgetown Firemen'surance Company Washington and Georgetown Il A. m Alse Ji m C. W. Howard Lincoln National Bank Washington, D. C Stirr Cass Lim Pom F. A. Ler National ATHEY Directos of T He Farmers Mechanics’ National Bank of T. Dunlop H. D. Crampton Commissioners OF Pharmacy National College of Pharmac Tet Fee Henry Pl Oansto E Street Miller B.B. Earnshaw & Bro Sea McGill & Wallace Taok Telain Resiéeuse Portsmouth Minard Svc Oppostin Ats Ma Opponten Asiligton Orem Wees Mt. Ploucant Phous North

Three Trains In Wreck Involving Three Seriously Injured

Pittsburg on December 29 a double wreck on the West Penn Railroad at Ross Transfer near the city left three people seriously hurt and many others lightly injured. A freight engine on the main track collided with a moving siding engine causing a chain reaction as a local passenger train struck the derailed units. Traffic halted for hours while passengers were moved into the city.

Pittsburg West Penn Ros Transfer Cora Dugan Hoboken William J. Hood Allegheny Thomas Burgher Ross Transfer Freeport Trafic

Lost in mine after eight days entombed in shaft

Joseph Davis a Pole and mine laborer, entombed for eight days after entering the Gret mine on December 20. He wandered between workings, survived on scraps and tea, and crawled to the bottom of the shaft before rescue. He lay unconscious on surface but revived.

Wilkesbarre Joseph Davis Davie Gret

Weather Disturbance Spreads Across Regions With Snow Likely

A government weather bulletin reports a southwestern storm reaching Ontario with intensified winds and a 29.02 inch barometer at Rockville. It notes clearing in some valleys, with heavy gales in the Oslo Valley and Lower Lake region, and another disturbance moving from Western Nevada to Western Texas. Snow is forecast on the Great Lakes shores Saturday, rain in Western and Central Texas, extending to the Gulf States and Ohio Valley by Sunday. Brisk to high winds are expected along New England and Middle Atlantic coasts, with colder temperatures across the Midwest and Northeast. Flood warnings issued for the Roanoke River. storm warnings on the Pacific coast northward.

Pg “S Dept. of Agriculture Washington Dan Middle Ontario Rockvile Middle Atlantic Oslo Valley Lower Lake Nevada Texas Midate Plateau California Paele Lake Oho Great Lakes Lower Lake Region Teaas Gulf States Ohio Valley South Atlantic Upper Bio Valley Upper Lake Region Saatward Médéle Atlantic New Englai New England Gulf Coast Lake Michigan European Grand Banks Roanoke River Northen Am- Gom Pacific Coast Asheville M.C. Aston Mask Beran Chicago Glacanatt Ohio Chayonne Wyo

Hunter Shot by Companion in Rabbit Hunt Accident

Special to The Washington Post Fredericksburg Virginia December 2 Stafford County resident John Grigeby Jr was accidentally shot this week by his companion during rabbit hunting The wound is described as ugly and Grigeby was brought to Washington Hospital for treatment

Washington Post Fredericksburg John Grigeby, Jr Stafford County le Jambrek Grigeby Washington Hospital

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