Cadets and Midshipmen Chosen for Roosevelt Escort
Four West Point cadets and four Naval Academy midshipmen were appointed to accompany President Roosevelt as his special escort. Superintendent Brownton selected cadets from the academy, with two from each side of Mason and Dixon's line, all descendants of notable fighting men. The naval board of investigation and the court-martial proceed with cases of midshipmen, indictments possible as testimony warrants, with names to be forwarded through the superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Navy
Rooervelt
West Point
Brownton
Tone
Mason and Dixon
Naval Board of Investigation
Bancroft Hall
Navy to review Coffin hazing court martial decision
Secretary Bonaparte has decided to take no part in the Coffin court martial proceedings. The case records will go to the Navy Department for guidance to the secretary and department lawyers, who will advise Admiral Sand on any errors, while the superintendent’s approval will determine the midshipman’s fate. The 1874 anti chasing statute and the Dick law affect post dismissal eligibility for reappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonaparte
Coffin
Navy Department
Department
Admiral Sand
Academy
Army
Navy
Sued by an old friend over promissory note dispute
Special to The Washington Post Cincinnati Ohio December Judge Daniel Thew Wright associate justice of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia faces a $2500 claim plus interest on a $32000 promissory note. Attorney Howard Douglass alleges the note for $2000 was given July 30 18 and that only $500 was paid on principal with interest since 1898. Wright says he borrowed to help fund a house in Cincinnati and denies wrongdoing insisting the matter arose from old friendship and political pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Cincinnati
Ohio
Daniel Thew Wright
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Howard Douglass
Wright
Douglass
Jastice
Supreme Court of the Instrict of Columbia
Emade
Take
Europe
University Incorporation Names Noted Trustees and Founders
The J Johns university was incorporated yesterday with incorporators including Right Rev Henry Y Satterles Bishop of Washington Rev J Houston Eccleston of Baltimore Rev Handolph H McKim of the city and George C Thomas and George Wharton Pepper of Philadelphia. The affairs will be conducted by forty six trustees including bishops ministers and laymen with a list of named trustees. The location of the university is not specified in the incorporation papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. John’s Universiy
Henry ‘Y. Satterles
Washington
J. Houston Eccleston
Baltimore
Handolph H McKim
City
George C Thomas
George Wharton Pepper
Philadelphia
Satteriee
Snafhdes
Potter
Tuttle
Alumni Banquet At Central High Elects Officers
Central High School Alumni banquet held at Rauscher's last night featured about ten couples dancing and the election of officers for the coming year. Prentiss Wilson was named president Edith Everett vice president Kyole Sanders secretary and Clarence Whittemore treasurer. The next dance is planned for next week. Chandron Death Due To Accident verdict returned by coroner's jury after cave-in at Metropolitan Citizens Bank site kills laborer Pedro Chandron. Funeral set today from 248 Fiat street southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central High School
Rauscher’s
Af‘flcera
Prentiss Wilson
Edith Everett
Kyole Sanders
Clarence Whittemore
Chandron
Pedro Chandron
Metropolitan Citizens’ Bank
Fivat Street
Sournweat
Columbia Heights Art Club Programme Draws Readings
The Columbia Heights Art Club met Thursday in the Partner. Miss Catherine Barlow read a paper on Mary Queen of Scots. Mrs. Chase recited Over the Hill to the Foothouse and Miss Stokes read The Ship of Fate. Miss Gould sang several solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Heights
Catherine Barlow
Mary
Scota
Hill's fatal injuries from fall in Deanwood fifth
John W. Hil died yesterday morning at Providence Hospital from injuries after falling from a box car in the Pennsylvania Railroad yards at Deanwood Washington Friday night. His body was moved to 609 L Street southwest for burial arrangements as coroner Nevitt deemed an inquest unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hil
Pennsylvania Railway
Deanwood
D. C
Providence Hospital
L Street
Goroner Nevitt
Eae
Dentist in Northport Faces Murder Charge After Father-in-law Slaying
Special to The Washington Post Northport Long Island Dec 30 Dr James Weddell Simpson a dentist was arrested for the deliberate murder of Hartley T Horner his father in law The case hinges on testimonies from his wife Julia Horner who is expected to testify next Tuesday She is said to have closeted meetings with him as he remained jailed at Riverhead Simpson broke down under confinement expressing fear of separation from his wife He claims innocence and blames a tragic accident in the shooting for which he was jailed He recounts rescuing his wife from the Galveston flood and says he fears losing his wife and reputation as the investigation continues
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Simpson
Riverhead
Galveston
Northport
Long Island
Hartley T. Horner
James Weddell Simpson
Charles
J. Hauger
Julia Simpson
Bentley T. Horner
Rivemend
Horner
Dr. Simpson
Hougar
Babylon
Goa
Bridgewater
James Waddell Simpson
Baltimore
University of Maryland
Waldorf-Astoria
New Orleans
the Waldorf
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted for Clear Skin
An advertisement claims eruptions and pimples vanish by cleansing the blood and improving digestion. It asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla cures thousands and stimulates kidneys liver and skin to promote clear skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Publicity push on Roosevelt policy and Senate debate
The text discusses ongoing demands for open Senate discussion on Roosevelt’s Latin American policy and the Dominican treaty. It highlights potential Democratic votes, scrutiny of a Standard Oil linked bank as the amortization fund depository, and possible shifts of responsibility to Secretary Shaw amid Senate criticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santo Domingo
Senate
Democrata
Roosevelt
National City Bank
Republic
Standard Oil
Rockefeller Bank
Shaw
Vannerlip
Treasury
Lyman Gage
Vanderlip
Washington
Chicago
Judge Pritchard Silent on Bay Appointment Question
United States Circuit Judge Jeter C. Pritchard arrived in Washington from North Carolina and refused payment for publication. He deflected reporters to the Post Office Department regarding Senator Anderson’s suit alleging relations and family offices, noting the department found no grounds for criticism in the Ray case and that Beavers once handled such matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay
Post Office Department
United States
Jeter C. Pritchard
Washington
North Carolina
Anderson
Pritchard
North Caroli Republian
Jacob L. Ray
McKean Sentenced to Two Years in Leavenworth
A. A. McKean, Yuma County Colorado district court clerk, convicted on sixteen counts of fraudulently securing timber culture entries in the Acron land district and sentenced to two years hard labor in Leavenworth Penitentiary. D. W. Irwin case set for Jan 19 and 20, 1906. Stearns and Horsnell convicted for fraudulent land entries in Pierre and Chamberlain districts. Stearns gets 1 year and 6 months with $1,000 fine, Horsnell nine months with a fine. Reports from agents indicate many more land law prosecutions forthcoming.
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Wir Auterior
A. A. McKean
Yuma County
Colo
Acron Land District
Leavenworth
Kans
D. W. Irwin
Stearns
Horsnell
Pierre
Chamberlain
South Dakota
Stilwater
Claims for Damages From New Union Station Erection
Yesterday was the final day to file claims against the District for damages from grade changes caused by the new union station. Claims aggregate several hundred thousand dollars and name Maurice J. Sheckard and Bridget Bab bington among principal property owners on I Street NE. Attorneys Wolf & Rosenberg filed for A. J. Carmody, Henry T. Eaton, Louie Rosenberg, Willam Messink, Lizzie Buxbaum, Sadie G. Wiseman, Louisa Lansburgh’s heirs, Nellis C. Caldwell, Samuel Gans, Mary Dougherty, Elizabeth Casper, Mary Kidwell, John L. Mahoney, Ida F. Barker, and Eugenie F. Luther. The damages commission is to meet at City Hall next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Maurice J. Sheckard
Second
Bridget Babbington
Daniel Eagan
Sarah H. Pritchard
I Street
Wolf & Rosenberg
A. J. Carmody
Henry T. Eaton
Louie Rosenberg
Willam Messink
Lizzie Buxbaum
Sadie G. Wiseman
Louisa Lansburgh
Nellis C. Caldwell
Samuel Gans
Mary Dougherty
Elizabeth Casper
Mary, C. Kidwell
John L. Mahoney
Ida F. Barker
Eugenie F. Luther
Assean Damages
Newsboys to dine with Sir J S Masters at New Year feast
About 1,200 Washington newsboys will attend New Year’s dinner hosted by Sir J S Masters president of the People’s Savings Bank. White and colored groups dine at separate venues, with no wine and strict admission by credentials to ensure bona fide members only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sir
J. S. Masters
Peoples’ Savings Hank
Queen Cafe
Seventh
Central Cafe
E Street Northwest
Masters
People's Savings Bank
Fourteenth Strees Northwest
West Virginia
People’s Savings Bank
Mastera
Christmas Tree Fire Leaves Man Burned at Home
Bruce Hutchinson of 1688 Newton Place Northeast sustained severe burns to hands and face while extinguishing a Christmas tree fire. The blaze started from burning candles and caused only slight structural damage to the home last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Hutchinson
Newton Place
Denial by Penfield clarification on resignation motive
A government note states Judge Penfield resigned as solicitor for the Department of State not due to pressure from the President or Secretary of State or to criticism of chiefs. It explains the resignation stemmed from unclear interpretations and includes letters between Penfield, Secretary Root, and Assistant Secretary Bacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield
State Department
Bacon
Root
Secretary of State
Brazil
Department of State
Department of Justice
Ww. L. Penfield
Whu Root
Washington
WL. Penfield
Fearful Robbery Incident Involving Hagerstown Man
In St Louis a Hagerstown man Owen McDavit was hospitalized after detectives found about 50000 in cash stocks bonds and negotiable papers on his person at City Hospital He claimed to own 300000 and feared robbery He was taken for mental evaluation as police and city physicians investigated his condition The man was previously boarding at the Burlington Hotel and a university classmate commented on his success and possible pressures from his shoe enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
St. Louis
Washington Post
St. Louie
City Hospital
Owen McDavit
McDevit
Burlington
McDavit
Ernest Hubbard
Boatsman Bank
Neepital
University of Tennessee
MacDay
Hubbard
Robbery at Salisbury Station Strikes Baggagemaster
Special to the Washington Post from Salisbury North Carolina December 30 two highwaymen hidden by a tree robbed baggage master C M Smith at the Southern Railway station at 4 a m after forcing him to surrender his cash. He was led away with threats and the attackers fled in an unknown direction leaving police unable to identify them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Salisbury
N. C
C. M. Smith
Southern Railway
Glenn Addresses Mecklenburg Farmers On Exclusion Law
Gov. Glenn spoke to a large Mecklenburg County farmers meeting in Charlotte noting Chinese exclusion harmed Southern farmers and railroads discriminating against Southern points cost millions. He urged government hands off and fair railroad treatment for shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Charlotte
N. C
Glenn
Mecklenburg County
South
Duke May Lose Hand
Duke May Lose Hand after accidental gun discharge at Carteret Lodge shatters his hand and he is treated at Watts Hospital. Doctors have not decided on amputation. if performed, it would be at the wrist. The injured man is son of B N Duke of New York and was aboard a boat with Miss Madge Mershon when the accident occurred. B N Duke arrived in Durham this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
B. N. Duke
University Club of Washington Banquet Planned
The annual banquet of the University Club of Washington is set for February 92 at Rauscher's. A first meeting of the banquet committee defined weekly sub committee reports and future plans. Secretary Taft, club president last year, will oversee arrangements with expected large attendance and out of town speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Club of Washington
Rauscher’s
Taft
Union Cotton Mills Seeks Intervention in Bankruptcy Case
In Charleston, a petition was filed by Union Cotton Mills of Maine asking to intervene in the bankruptcy proceedings against Union Cotton Mills of South Carolina. The Maine firm alleges it is a creditor with probable claims averaging a substantial sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Cotton Mills
Maine
Charleston
D. C
South Carolina
Maine Company
Hermann Expected Today in Washington for Indicted Oregon Case
Representative Binger Hermann of Oregon is due in Washington today amid an Oregon land frauds indictment. Officials expect his trial to start within thirty days, with government witnesses Puter and McKinley also indicted but promised immunity to testify. Oregon authorities also seek them for state law violations.
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Binger Hermann
Oregon
Washington
Hermann
Interior Department
Puter
McKinley
Arrest of Embezzler George Allen in Washington Case
George Allen, sought for embezzlement by his former employer I. N. C. Cole, was arrested in Baltimore and brought to Washington last night by Detectives Vermuilion Bauer and Hartigan. The charge alleges he took $105 on October 2 to be deposited in a local bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Allen
Debating Society Hosts Annual Banquet at GWU Event
The ARPES WT kanana was society, the oldest debating society of George Washington University, held its annual banquet Friday evening in the west half of Columbian College. Karl M. Block, president, served as presiding master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arpes WT
Kanana
George Washington University
Columbian College
Karl M. Block
Weather Conditions and Forecast Across Regions
The weather bulletin reports a northern storm center moving from the Canadian maritime provinces, bringing clearing skies to the Northeast with snow and rain in the middle and northern districts. Temperatures are generally 4 to 15 degrees below seasonal in the east, Lakes region, Southwest, and Dakotas. Expect rain in the East Gulf and South Atlantic states, with fair conditions in the Upper Lake region, Mississippi and Missouri valleys, and West Gulf states Sunday and Monday. Winds vary along coasts, with diminishing westerlies on the Middle Atlantic coast and shifts across other coasts. Special forecasts include storm warnings from Port Hartford to San Diego and local report figures for temperature, humidity, rainfall, and sunshine.
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Dept of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Canadian
Maritime Provinces
Lowar Lake
Upper Lake
Louisiana
Louisiane
Oxen
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Kanead
North Plateau
Lake Region
Dakotas
Hast Gull
South Atlantic States
Oho Valley
Middle Atlantic
New England
Upper Lake Region
Mississippi
Missouri
Gulf States
Rocky Mountains
Arizona
New Mexico
Colorado
Fingland Cosat
Atlantis
Gulf Coast
West Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
Port Hartford
San Diego
Bam
Maluimuen
Talstal
Yale Clubs Concert at New Willard Next Wednesday
The Yale Glee and Banjo clubs plan a concert at the New Willard next Wednesday. The ensemble is midway through the longest tour in its history and has performed across major venues in the East and West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale Clubs
Yale Glee and Banjo Clubs
New Willard
Deserted crew drives detention of German steamer Catania
The German steamship Catania bound for Rotterdam is detained at Norfolk after seven crew members deserted, six caught claim poor food, others say Norfolk runners induced departure for another ship. Also notes lawsuits, a printing strike in Salisbury, and a rail yard accident in Spencer leaving a man near death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Ebert
Rotterdam
New York
Duke Road increases stock on Durham and Southern Railway
The Durham and Southern Railway owned by the Dukes of New York and Durham is authorized to raise its capital stock to one million dollars. The line operates between Spurnam and Dunn with John C. Angier, a Dukes' brother in law, as general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Durham and Southern Railway
Dukes
New York
Durham
Spurnam
Dunn
John C. Angier
Death of Prof Clarence R Brown at State Normal College
Special to The Wearingron ros Greensboro N C Dec 80 Proof Clarence Richard Brown musical director of the State Normal and Industrial College for twelve years and of national reputation in musical circles died this morning aged forty four
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
N. C
Clarence Richard Brown
State Normal and Industrial College
Petersburg Treasurer Qualifies in Petersburg Court
Petersburg Virginia December D W BE Ramey qualified before Judge J M Mullin of the Hastings Court today as treasurer of Petersburg city and gave bond in the penalty of 72500, 15000 to the Migie and 20000 to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Petersburg
Ramey
J. M. Mullin
Hastings Court
Begin the New Year by Starting a Savings Account
Begin the New Year by Starting a Savings Account. Small accounts are welcomed as warmly as large accounts, and all customers are treated with the same consideration at People's Savings Bank. Keep stocks bonds and valuables in a safe place. deposit vaults praised and free for customers. 610 14th St. N. W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Savings Bank
14Th St. N. W
Noted impostor jailed for lumber company forgery in Greensboro
J B McMillan, 27, jailed in Greensboro on forgery charges after posing as a St Louis banker’s son and securing a 23.6m stake in Cape Fear Lumber Company. He signed checks drawn on Savannah, Duluth, Seattle and St Louis, and cashed a 1180 Duluth check using the firm’s stencil. A 400 bail was set. another 3200 check from Seattle is under investigation. He had recently joined the city’s elite social circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Greensboro
N. C
J. B. McMillan
St. Louis
McMillan
Cape Fear Lumber Company
Savannah
Duluth
Seattle
Cape Fear
Lumber Company
Grand
Emmert Denies Abandonment. Seeks Custody in Divorce Case
William B. Emmert, vice president of Black Mountain Coal Lands Company, filed his answer denying all charges in Mrs. Emmert's divorce bill. He seeks custody of their two children and disputes alleged improper relations with Myrtle Johnson, a Pennington Gap stenographer. Mrs. Emmert is sister to Bird M. Robinson, president of the Mobile Jackson and Kansas City Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesaington
Bristol
Edward K. Bacheman
William B. Emmert
Black Mountain Coal Lands Company
Emmert
Myrtle Johnson
Pennington Gap
Brampert
Bird M. Robinson
Mobile, Jacksonville and Kansas City Railway
Mass meeting planned to push improved rail transport
A January 11 gathering at Metzerott Hall will organize citizens from principal suburban towns to press for better steel railway facilities. The executive committee includes W. G. Henderson, W. Mosby Williams, J. Harry Johnson, S. Sowerbutts, S. M. Gaines, and others from Brooklyn, Berwyn, Brentwood, and surrounding associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metzerott Hall
Congress
W. G. Henderson
North Capitol and Eckington Association
W. Mosby Williams
East Washington Association
J. Harry Johnson
South Washington Association
S. Sowerbutts
Northeast Washington Association
S. M. Gaines
Brooklyn
D. C
A. M. Lamson
Northeast Suburban Association
F. B. Matzerott
Berwyn
Carmody
Kenilworth
O Leary Entertained At Farewell Smokers
The Washington wsovs club held a farewell smoker for Eugene B. O'Leary a charter member as he departs for the West. A Marine Band segment and performers including Phil Scantling William Clabaugh Dr Morsell W E L Todd Taylor Cronin O ward Walsh Gdell Whippie and Harry Stevens provided entertainment. About 100 guests attended. Also Oak Camp No 4 Woodmen of the World held an entertainment in Northeast Temple with music vaudeville sketches and speeches by Representative Morris Sheppard. Officers for the ensuing year were elected and refreshments followed by a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Wsovs Club
Aqueduct Bridge
Eugene B. O'Leary
Wip
West
Marine Band
Phil Scantling
William Clabaugh
Morsell
W. E L. Todd
Taylor Cronin
Ooward Walsh
Gdell Whippie
Harry Stevens
Willam Fracker
Club
Oak Camp
Woodmen of
Temple
Majestic Quartet
Fannie Tyndall
Helen Suess
Bertha Sutton
Lillie Gilchrist
M. Langston
Stutz
Henry A. Mitchell
Helen
Carmel Thompson
Bir
Dle
Georgie Hayes
Master Garren
Morris Sheppard
Texas
Spencer E. Romar
L. Duslengen
H. A. Gurren
Woman Burned to Death in New London Fire
Emma Durand a cook burned to death as a wooden building at 3 Bank street burned in New London Connecticut. May Pierson a roomer was hurled from a second story window by a gasoline explosion at the rear of the building and seriously injured but expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Emma Durand
Bank Street
May Pierson
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Judge Wright
District Bench
University Incorporated
Institution of Science
Hill
Judge Pritchard
M’kean
Will
Newsboys
S. J. Masters
Thompson
Eloau Root
Duke
Millionaire Hunter
University Club
Scott Council
National Union
C. L. Himebaugh
George W. Moore
H. W. Selah
Joan H. Bell
B. F. Chase
W. W. Chase
C. A. Halley
M. Goldstein
W. A. Jenkins
H. Boddis
J. F P. Mathews
W. H. Hessick
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Minmm
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Asheville
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Mass
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Bie
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Davenport
Denver
Calo
Des Moines
Iowa
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Tex
Hal A
Montesis
Indianapolis
Gonville
Fie
Seamen Desert Steamship
Norfolk Terminal Company
Norfolk, Va
Sanford & Brooks Company
Weshingecon Post
Caberoyal Printing Company
Switchman
Spencer
Davis
Southern Railway Company
Duke's Road
Prof
C. R. Brown
Caled
O'Leary
Gr. Puseh
Park Ave
New York City
N.Y
Reese Waste
Avisae
Sunreriing Remedy Co
Lansburghlé Bro
Lansburgh & Bro
Seventh Street
Botlling
Ludin-Rayner-Bolen & Byrne
JON
Treasury Reserve
N.Y. Ave
H.W
Cnir
Schwartz & Peizman
Tth
Arlington
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
la. Ave
M.W
D St. TT
Connecticut
THE
Mutual Firesurance Company of
District of Columba
Mutual Fire Insurance Company of
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
L. Pierce Hoteler
Secreta
Carrie
Addrees
WAI
SMFTH
Kentucky Avenue
W. Dmuckensts
Vescelius
William Hogarrison
CaGpe
Munroe
Davin
Rive
Heath
Btre
Lohr
Wheeler
Mackenzie
Newspaper
Rhihivee
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