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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1905

Page

2

CALL FOR QUARTERS MR Weller MAKING UP LIST

Pennsylvania militiamen head list of housing on First Street for about 70 troops. New York and Ohio regiments to occupy Senate square houses. Luncheon service refused due to joint resolution wording. Emergency hospital use and basement office space planned. Some troops may stay outside. Inaugural parade plans detail college delegations and police arrangements. Eighth Ohio regiment not attending inauguration due to railroad rate issues.

Pennsylvania First Street Ohio Charman Weller Committee On Public Comfort Woods Capitol Senate Office Weller William A Stokes Twenty-third Regiment New York National Guard John K Walbridge Company L Saratoga Emma E. Randolph Department of Soldiers Sailors, and Marines Womens Christian Temperance Tnion Polie Weeds Qhioatonal Guard Washington McNeill Subcommittee Committee On Disc Organizations Harvard Cmo University Athens Ohio University of North Carolina Northwestern University of Himnoi Princeton New Jersey Carlisle Tlarvatulniversi Maryland Girard Conese Touversity Wake Forest North Carolina Adeion George Washington Chersitt Geogetown Howard Sylvester Army of Police

Senator Cockrell Casts Shadow Over Charity Ball

The Southern Relief Society led by Massindsay Tomax met at the Arkington Hotel to review the executive committee report on the New Witlard ball. The gross receipts reached $2157 with $117 in pre receipts. Half to Confederate Veterans and local Southern residents, half to the relief society. A member cited a letter from Senator Cockrell, dated February 1, explaining he burned unused Charity Bar tickets. The letter drew stir and sharp comments among society members.

Southern Relief Society Massindsay Tomax Arkington Hotel New Witlard Tanuary Srs Rosalie H Bovock Gioess Ratsim Relief Society Krel Dea Wade FM Cockrell Cockrell Ietter Scurher Relief Society

President to Hear Plea on Shaffer Case Before Roosevelt

February 7 report from Marengo Til notes Attorney General Mood has Shaffer case papers. Shaffer, a wife slayer, faces execution Friday but clemency sought. President expected to grant personal hearing to Shaffer's attorney Henry E Davis this afternoon. Also reports Citizens Bank of Union Village closed. owner E W Settle missing with about $15,000 on deposit. Settle operates banks in Forest and Michigan.

Shaffer Roosevelt Augustus L Shaffer Henry E Davis Marengo Til Citizens’ Bank of Union Village Here Tts Settle Forest Gan

Anti-Czar Meeting in Washington Supports Russian Freedom

A large, enthusiastic gathering at Maccabee Hall in Washington raised funds for Russian revolutionists and called for a local branch of the Friends of Russian Freedom. Speakers, including Rep Robert Baker and Rev Alexander Kent, denounced district governance, urged parliamentary reform, and urged liberty for Russia with a collection of 16 dollars.

Maccabee Hall Friends of Russian Freedom Chiles Dudley Foulke Robert Biker Sith New York Esl Feonnmic Educational Teague Joseph Wood George H Brown Waters Ro A Hourvieh St Petersburg Rey Alexander Kent The Peoples Church T . Powderly Immigration Petwoth Citizens Association Snd Russia Austria-Hungary France Italy Baker Franklin H Wentworth Massachusetts Washington, D Cc United States of America Thi Republic Russla Ruesta Revolutionary Organization of the Powderly Denler Watera Rev Alexander Kent Franklin H Wentworth William Macon Coleman Wol Clark J Candell J Steige S$ Buonlnl J Flood Wood Gerner Anthony Measineo WoRassas J M Boer San Shapiro John Kavasivitz J Spler Mra J Stone Vfl Jacobson Louis Browdy Prank Foer Charles L Blessing Edward 0 Cowling A Lightborn Edwin F Ludwig M Karspet Albert Ture Joseph Yoselason Blaine McCollum

Despondent watchmaker commits suicide in kitchen

Thomas J Thompson, 64, of 1235 I Street NE, hanged himself in his kitchen after bidding his family good night. Coroner certifies death. He was a Rockville, Maryland watchmaker until recently and left a wife and five children who were at home. Despondency noted in past weeks.

Thomas J Thompson Lloyd Thompson Nevitt Thompson Rockville

Many charges against negro Hargrove in early 1900s case

Frank Lee Hargrove, a Black man, faces grand jury charges after bond set at 300 for concealing goods bought under an unfinished contract. He allegedly married Susie Wright, operated a L Street residence with $72 value furniture, and sold it for 30 dollars. Additional alleged marriages and larceny incidents surface, with detectives involved.

Frank Lee Hargrove Grand Jury Stargrove Susie Wright L Street Horne Warren Hargrove Martha Douglass A B Hamm Fourth Street Freedmen’s Hospital Vermont Avenue B J Johnson Bertha Johnson Mack Hill Lizzie Gray Harrrove Howlett Weedon Muller

Tragic double shooting case shocks city

The bodies of Theodore Fisher a bartender and Estelle Yates were found in Yates’s home after a fatal pistol exchange. Police suspect Yates shot Fisher then died by her own hand. motives jealousy and threats are noted. Fisher’s sister and mother are awaiting results, with funeral plans pending coroner’s ruling.

Theodore Fisher Estelle Yates Estelle E Yates Muss Blanche Jackson Mary Jackson McLean Avenue Miss Jackson Yates Estelle Fisher Mrs Yates

Prisoners Taken To District Jail After Lunch

Lunch in the cell rooms concluded with a light jostling of jokes between Machen and Diller. Dr Shute and FE Groff’s physician said Groff would likely survive the trip to Moundsville if cared for. Lorenz is described as in poor health but improving. Deputies escorted Machen and the Groffs to a awaiting van. warden vows standard duty without undue hardship as others listed face sentences ranging from one to five years for offenses including larceny and housebreaking.

Machen United States Washington Free Delivery Division Post-office Department J M A Watson Watson Moundsville Fenitentiary Westminster Samuel A Groff Diller B Groff August W Machen Lorenz Sam Groff Department of Justice White House Diller Moundsville Jared Harris Warden Harris Hmantel Ream J C¢ Berman Howard Brooks Court of Appeals District Court of Appeals District Supreme Court Beach David Moore Col GO G Staines Marshal Robison Samuel Maddox Groffs Iafe P H Steltz L D Wilson Iistrict A. Groff Harris Mr Groff Justice Wright Groffs Gus Good Tuck Diller B Groff Cider Groff Samuel Groff Machin FO Groff Steltz Marshall Springman Shires Chens Shute Physican Kumler Lorengs Toledo Reuben M Worthen Joseph Wilson William Alexander Kite William Howard Colored George Wilson Hillary Woodrow Frederick Joyce Henry Bolden Frederick Perkins Alvert Stewart Ove Craig

Weather conditions and cooler Atlantic states forecast

The Weather Bureau reports a disturbance moving along the Gulf Coast bringing heavy rains in the southern states and rising pressures in the central regions. Temperatures will moderate in the northeast, with rain expected from the Gulf to the Ohio and Missis sippi valleys and into New England, while winds shift along the coast. Flood warnings issued for southern Alabama rivers.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Geuit States Arkansas Plateau Rocky Mountain Lake South Atlantic Ikaesas Oklahoma Arzanes England Vieille Alantic Ohio Valley Lake Region New Lugland New England Gulf Coast Lake Wichigan Grand Banks Alabama Dunatown Asheville Atlan Atlantic Jacksam Ile Fla Kanes Citys Marquette Goa Memphis Tenn Orleans Cay New York NY North Platte Nebri Qmaha Pittsburg Salt Lake City St Paul Minn Iz

Annual Banquet of Patent Law Association in Washington

The Patent Law Association of Washington held its annual banquet at Rauscher's last night with Chief Justice Shepard and Associate Justices in attendance. Guests included A C Latimer S R Dresser EH H Hinshaw and others from the Patent Office and judiciary. The event fostered ties among judges, patent officials, and practitioners to protect inventors and promote patent interests.

Patent Law Association Patent Law Association of Washington Rausechers Court of Appeals of the District A.C Latimer S R Dresser EH H Hinshaw Dickerman E B Moore J H Breckenstien Board of Examiners In Chief Patent Offie C M_ Irelan Chee United States Patent Office C K Berryman Justice Clabaugh Supreme Court of the District H 8S Irwin Kentucky House of Representatives A B Browne Washington W. Weildersheik E WH Fairbanks Philadelphia George R Simpson New York City Patent Office Alex S Stewart Welbert H Decker A . Mason Alfred Muller New York Carl F Geyer Buffalo Nelson W Howard Boston Florence King Chicago Melville Church Justice Shepard Clabaugh Bon3nge Congress Colorado Aldis B Browne E.B Moore A P Greeley William Cranch McIntyre Judicial

Trusts Take Control of Lehigh Navigation Stock

Announcement reports Provident Life and Trust Company holds a majority stake in Lehigh Navigation Company with 175000 shares deposited. The control passes to young trustees for five years starting March 1, with trustees authorized to dispose of stock at not less than 37.

Philadelphi Lehigh Aat Provident Life and Trust Company Bern Ilspass

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