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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1905

Page

12

Icebound Potomac Fleet Delayed By Heav y Snow and Ice

Commodore Suttons tugs struggled to clear a six inch ice layer from the Potomac between the Long Bridge and Aqueduct Bridge. The William Yerkes lost a wheel and most plows required repairs while crews awaited clearer conditions to reopen a channel for the fleet and the air.

Commodore Sutton Aqueduct Bridge Alexandra William Yerkes Avenua Sutton Potomac Washington Here Alexandria Ding Commodore Sutton Demir

Snow Warrant Sweep Targets City Residents

Neury two func d warrants issued for arrest of several people amid snow removal enforcement. Police patrols patrolled after storms and a court fine was recorded for violations. Four warrants were secured, including some well known locals, as officials pursued those who had not cleared sidewalks and streets.

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Criticised a Policeman in Court Amid Farce and Faint Details

Fragmentary report shows an officer criticised for slapping a man who allegedly attempted to bite during an arrest. The scene includes disputes over testimony, police actions, and a courtroom proceeding. Several local figures and events appear, including notes on court dates, larceny charges, and police conduct.

Excursions to Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Service

The excursion season is open with frequent steamboat sailings from the Norfolk Washington line. The resort remains popular this time of year and offers a convenient return route for travelers from the south and north. Tickets are sold at the wharf foot of Seventh Street or at 703 Fourteenth Street uptown.

Norfolk Washington Fourteenth Street

News of the Railroads and Personnel Changes

G H Waldo resigns as Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton car service head. B and O orders 48 tons of new rails for 1905. Vandalia Railroad employees 70 plus may retire. Several appointments: P Fisher auditor, J P Elmer moves to Chicago Great Western, A B Crowley telegraph head at Fort Worth, and more. Changes span Reading Pa to Gulfport Miss with multiple offices and new titles.

G. H. Waldo Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton Baltimore and Ohio Vandalia William H Keffer Philadelphia and Peacing Reading P . Fisher Lake Shore Michigan

Pineapple and Butternut Pills for Appendicitis Cure

An old advertisement touts Smith's Pineapple and Butternut Pills as a universal remedy for stomach and bowel ailments including constipation and liver issues. It claims a quick morning recovery and lists numerous symptoms it supposedly cures, urging readers to request a free sample and buy the pills from dealers at 20 cents.

Smith Santh W. F. Smyth Co Summerst Boston Mass

Grand Duke Sergius Death Recalled During Roses Battle Visit

Mrs Foster and Miss Barton, U S Red Cross representatives, recalled the Battle of the Roses during a Moscow visit with Grand Duke Sergius and the duchess. They described a reception at Moscow's city palace, the duke's assassination days later, and the festival where roses flew from carriages along a racecourse near the bombing site.

Foster J Hllen Foster Clara Barton United States Red Cross International St Petersburg Moscow Sergius Russia Church of the Ascension Mr. Foster Miss Barton

Bible Proves His Age 105 Year Old Henry Warren Birthday

Henry Warren colored, honored at his 105th birthday party hosted by his daughter Ida Smith at 15388 iehth street northwest from 6 to 10 p.m. He was born in Maryland and enslaved by the Thompson family of Montgomery County and Georgetown. The family Bible is said to authenticate his age and he recalls early American history with remarkable memory. His wife and fourteen of fifteen children are dead, but descendants of the fifth generation attended. He came to Washington in youth and played violin at the Wittard Hotel, proud his birthday falls on the same day as the Father of His Country.

Henry Warren Ida Smith Warren Maryland Thompson Montgomery County Georgetown Thompsons Washington Wittard

Funeral of Gen Estes with Arlington Military Rites

The funeral for Gen Llewellyn G Estes, who died at his home, will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the family residence on West 10th Street. The ceremony will be religious, with burial at Arlington at 3:30 p.m. John R. Rawlins Post No 1 G A R will conduct the rites and pallbearers include officials from the Medal of Honor Legion and Rawlins Post. Local labor unions form an investment company to buy real estate or securities with officers listed.

Arlington Llewellyn G Dstes Los0 T Street John Rawlins Post Gar Luke Kelly Alva S Taber Medal of Honor Legion Vstes Frederick Fuger Jacob F Raub Alexander Scott John _Finn Newton Ferree Rawlins Flomer Melick Hunt August Donath W Bonney Doory Bloomer Edwin Clarkson Andrew McGarraghy HE McQueen

Live Stock Market Report and City Notes

New York stock and commodity figures show mixed cattle hog and sheep futures with receipts including 19 000 cattle and 34 000 hogs. Local items note an ex policeman fined and city officials facing health constraints while editorial quips question pockets in women's clothing and a bank presidency joke.

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Good Word for John D Rockefeller From Leslie's Weekly

Leslie's Weekly extols John D Rockefeller praising his calm unmovable nature and charity while noting the strong character of his family. It highlights his private benevolence, unblemished reputation, and democratic demeanor alongside wife Laura Spelman Rockefeller and daughters who married men of Chicago society.

Can a dog tell a thief from an honest man

A New Orleans Times Democrat piece asks if dogs can distinguish criminals from upright people. It notes dogs vary and recounts a case where one dog avoided three men, two of whom were ex convicts, while remaining friendly with others. The observer leans that the dog inferred danger from conduct, not mere appearance.

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