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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1905

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Chadwick defies court in bankruptcy hearing

In Reveland Ohio February 24 Mrs Cassie L Chadwick refused to reveal her name and largely declined to answer in a bankruptcy examination before Referee Remington. Her attorney Dawley clashed with the referee over testimony while trustee Grossman pressed for disclosure. After lengthy wrangling the session ended with no substantive information and March 13 set for a resumed hearing.

Reveland Ohio Cassie L. Chadwick United States Remington J. P. Dawley Chadwick New York Mra Chadwik Dawley Grossman Bankruptcy Court Mrshadwick United Sates Radwick Swera Avong Remington Look Leach Teach

Sir Henry Irving In Ill Health On Provincial Tour

Sir Henry Irving remains critically ill with a breakdown blamed on overwork and constant travel. Reported to be reachable only with great care in the Star and Garter Hotel, London notes say a late stage return is unlikely this week.

Wolverhampton Sir Henry Irving Associated Press Sir Henry Star and Garter London Joseph Jefferson Richard Mansfield Sir Charles Wyndham Litus Club New_York Bohemian Club San Francisco

Indians on Warpath Threats at Taloga Oklahoma

A Cheyenne band from Seiling Western Oklahoma marched to Taloga six miles south of Seiling and for a time threatened to massacre all residents. They were persuaded to desist and return to their reservation by Wilshusan, Amos Chapman’s wife, an Indian scout. The attack followed Powder Face, a tribe member, being killed by deputy sheriff John Kimball.

Taloga Oklahoma Territory Fort Worth Tex Guthrie Okla Seiling Oklahoma Wilshusan Amos Chapman Powder Face John Kimball

Famous paintings sold in Philadelphia estate sale

The late Adolph H. Borie estate sold famous canvases to George C. Thomas of Philadelphia. Millet's The Laborer's Return brought 70000 dollars, Troyon Grazing Scene 40000, Delacroix The Capture of Goetz von Berlichingen 25000, plus a small Rousseau for 10000. Borie's collection was select though not large.

Jean Francois Millet Constant Troyon Goetz von Berlichingen Delacraix Rousseaus

MOG LAW IN BAKU RAISING FLAG OF ANARCHY

Reports from St Petersburg and Moscow describe a growing unrest in the Caucasus and southern Russia. Strikes expand in St Petersburg with 40 600 workers active while railway trains suspend. Agrarian rumors of a March 4 imperial land division alarm moujiks and provoke resistance among peasants and reservists. Authorities fear widening conflict and possible troop deployments.

St. Petersburg Czark London Times Washington Post Russia Baku Batum Poti Poland Saratoff Poltava Riazano Seeitista Moscow Caucasus Peace Gorky Maxim Gorky Reform Party Grand Duke Vladimir St Petersburg Davidoff Guards Guardst Emperor Nicholas Neva Elizabeth Kiev Grenadiers Sevetus Leonide Andreeff Skitalelz Sergius Liberal Party

Harper Plans Exhaustive X Ray Test For Cancer

Chicago February 24 The Journal reports President William R Harper of the University of Chicago intends the full test of X ray treatment as a cancer cure. Friends credit his will power and concentration. He may follow Cecil Rhodes's example and resume duties when possible. He passed a hospital crisis after an operation and a bulletin says his condition is excellent and recovery expected.

Chicago Journal Today William KR. Harper University of Chicago Harper Cecil Rhodes

Leslie Fuller Insane in Chicago Arrest

Leslie Fuller twenty five year old secret-investigation branch employee of the Department of Justice at Washington is declared insane by City Physician James Todd and sent home to Big Rapids Michigan after attacking a man in Chicago. Assistant Attorney General Russell notes a seven page letter from Fuller describing a fever delirium after a Tulsa trip and asserts Fuller’ s illness is temporary delirium from fever.

Leslie C. Fuller Department of Justice Chicago Raymond Indian Territory Russell Fuller Tulsa Mr. Russel

Murder or death by own action in Michigan double killing

Detroit dispatch reports Louis M. Hardy and his wife found dead in bed in Homer, Michigan. Each was shot through head and heart, with bodies covered by bedclothes suggesting possible self-inflicted deaths, though lack of struggle and a revolver between them raise murder theory. George Hardy, a Jackson convict, is a brother of the dead man. The wife had divorced the husband and married the brother. The shooting is believed to have occurred around 4 a.m., with the husband missing the theater prior to the event.

Mica Detroit Mich Homer Louis M. Hardy George Hardy Jackson

Murdered recluse Mrs Ross in Montclair home blaze

February facts confirm Mrs Hannah B Ross was killed. An autopsy showed brain hemorrhage from a blow. Police seek missing coachman using a false name Robert Everett who showed disturbing curiosity and argued against door locking. Jewelry and silverware are missing from the house.

Haitian Bank Appeal Sustains Fraud Bond Case

Port au Prince, Feb 24 The Court of Appeals upheld the lower court ruling in the Haitian fraud bond case but annuls damages against the state. The matter concerns a 1902 act authorizing about 6 million dollars in bonds and 213,282 to the Bank of Haiti for financing. President Nord’s government followed. bank officials were jailed for bribery and conspiracy. Thirteen accused remained. Sam was sentenced to life with hard labor. Mme Sam and other ministers and officials received prison terms from five to fifteen years.

Port Au Prince Haiti Court of Appeals National Bank of Haiti Bank of Haiti Nord Secretary of the Treasury BOD Sam Mme. Sam

John D Long Opposes Rapid Navy Increase

Former Secretary of the Navy John D Long told a New England Rubber Club dinner in Boston that the United States should not act as collector of debts for European nations against South American republics. He supported a large navy but warned against a large immediate buildup, citing danger of public opposition to manning such a force and urging continuation of peace while restraining Monroe Doctrine excess.

Boston Mass John D. Long New England

Anti pool bill stolen in Missouri legislature

In Jefferson City on February 24 the Missouri lower chamber unanimously adopted a reward of 1600 dollars for the arrest of anyone who stole the original amend ed bill repealing the breeders' law and banning pool selling on horse races. Lawmakers then introduced two bills to repeal the breeders' law and to make pool betting on horse races a felony with up to five years in prison. Attorney General ordered to conduct a strict inquiry into the theft.

Jefferson City Folk

Compromise in Missouri Dims Po litical Significance in Senate race

Kansas City reports suggest Gardiner Lathrop may be a compromise candidate for United States Senator to replace Francis Cockrell. The briefing notes the March 4 shift could free Democratic voters to back a Republican if Cockrell leaves or loses reelection under Roosevelt’s offer, amid a deadlock on the Jefferson City ballot.

Kansas City, Mo Gardiner Lathrop Kansas City United States Francis M. Cockrell Yathrop Alexander Niedringhaus Thomas Niedringhaus Ed, Kenna Atchison jJu-lary R. C. Kerens Kenna Lathrop Santa Fe Mr. Lathrop Kerens Jefferson City Senator Cockrell Cockrell Roosevelt Niedringhaus McKinley Pettijohn House Senate

Kansas House Retaliates Delays Anti-Discrimination Bill

Kansas lawmakers defer action on a bill aimed at preventing price gouging by the Standard Oil Company. The measure has passed the Senate and enjoys House support, but today members delayed, amid a broader political clash with the Senate over another issue.

Standard of Company Topeka Kans Haves Senate House

Roosevelt policy praised as race issue debate at New York banquet

Maryland Governor Edwin Warfield praised President Roosevelt's stance on the negro question at a New York dinner, urging repeal of the Fifteenth Amendment as a path to better race relations and voting in the South. He argued enfranchisement harmed by political bosses and urged voters to favor merit and order.

Maryland New York Roosevelt Maryland Society of New York Hotel Astor Edwin Warfield Republican Club Warfield South Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Linecoln Thaddeus Bievens United States Republican Party

Index to Today's Issue Part One

The page guide lists stories across sections including Mrs Chadwick testimony Terrorism in Southern Russia Gov Warfield praise Mob foiled by Vardaman inaugural parade insurance superintendent arraigned Japanese pursue enemy treasures behind pictures Morgan blocks Gracehood House proceedings Rate Bill by Mr Mann armor plate inquiry an appeal for Arizona Editorial Capitol Chat and Hotel Talks social life bowling tournament results racing and other sports extra session in West Virginia Virginia and Maryland news financial and commercial Macfarland smoke law Auto Bill imperfect Wesley Chapel Choir Among the City Churches Battling for Big Fee

Chadwick Russia Warfield Vardaman Morgan Gracehood Mann Armor Plate Arizona Capitol West Virginia Virginia Maryland N—Macfarland

Abandoning the South at North Carolina dinner

New York report on the fifth annual North Carolina Society dinner at the Hotel St. Regis. Gov. Heyward of South Carolina warned that educated African Americans are moving north and forming urban populations in states like New York and Pennsylvania. He urged a peaceful solution tied to immigration and regional development for national growth. Former Gov. Johnston answered the toast The South and Uchida spoke extemporaneously as well.

New York The North Carolina Society St. Regis Duncan C. Heyward South Carolina Pennsylvania Missouri Massachusetts District of Columbia New Jersey South United States Gov Johnston North Carolina Uchida

Fielding Faces Bribery Charge In Dominion Election

Canadian finance minister W. 8. Fielding arrived in New York from Europe aboard the Baltic amid reports he faces bribery charges tied to the November Dominion election. petitions had asked Parliament seats of Fielding and others be vacated for alleged bribery and cabinet collusion with Grand Trunk Pacific Railway promoters. Conservatives in Nova Scotia lost all 18 seats in the election.

New York Fielding Dominion Europe Baltic Canadian Supreme Court Militia Borden Na Scotia Frederick Borden Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Nova Scotia

Plot in Santo Domingo Reported as Assassination Attempt

United States Minister Dawson in Santo Domingo cabled to the State Department that an assassination attempt on President Morales was made but failed. Five attackers were captured while the others escaped. No further details were given. The event is linked to revolutionary efforts opposing a financial agreement with the United States.

United States Dawson Santo Domingo State Department Morales

Mine Ordered Sold at Public Auction in Mackay Idaho

Judge Stevens signs order appointing receivers to sell all water works electric railway smelter and mining property of Great White Knob Copper Company at Mackay Idaho valued around 2.8 million with a 1 million mortgage. Court sets minimum bid to cover the mortgage and directs payment of creditors from sale proceeds. About 50 thousand in claims held in Salt Lake City and 70 thousand in Denver and Butte firms. Sale scheduled for March 18 in Mackay Idaho.

Blackfoot Idaho Stevens District Court MW. H. Cark Wilbur K. Matthews Auc T Great White Knob Copper Company Mackay Salt Lake City Denver Butte

Pardon Denied for Pomeroy in Boston Case

Boston, Feb. 24. Gov Douglas filed the pardon petition for Jesse Pomeroy, now serving life for the 1874 murders of Horace Millen and Nelle curran. The pardon will not be granted, as the state holds the high profile case. Pomeroy mutilated the bodies and buried them, acting from a purported desire to witness suffering. The sentence was to hang, later commuted to life in solitary. Discharge Denied in Bankruptcy for Dresser Firm.

Boston Jesse Pomeroy

Governor Vardaman Prevents Jackson Lynching

In Jackson Mississippi Gov. Vardaman and citizens halted a mob bent on lynching Stewart Johnson accused of assaulting Miss Mamie Marsh. A provisional regiment was formed to guard the jail, Johnson was moved under guard, and the governor urged law and order while urging capture and prosecution. Local officials pledged to pursue the case legally.

Washington Jackson Miss Gov. Vardaman Stewart Johnson Mamie Marsh Stewart Jake Turnbull Johnson R. J. Harding Vicksburg Miss Marsh Wharton Hana Goy. Vardaman Addren

Angell Replies to Osler on Usefulness at Sixty

President James B. Angell of the University of Michigan rejects the claim that men lose usefulness at sixty. In Chicago he said he would rather extend life than shorten it and mocked the idea of killing older men, noting Africa’s failed experiment and urging Dr Osler to reconsider. Berlin police report no evidence linking Gessler Rosseau to anarchist acts in Washington. A large furniture auction at Sloan's, 407 East, today at 1 p.m. invites households and dealers.

Chicago James B. Angell University of Michigan William Osler Johns Hopkins University Chicago Alumni Association Angel Rosseau Prussia Berlin Washington, D. C Gessler Rosseau Frederick the Great Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Norfak & Washington Steamboat Co Tee Barthonroe Norfolk Jenks Ithaca, N Jeremiah W. Jenks Department of Political Economy Cornell University China American Association of China Seaboard Florida Limited St. Augustine Pinehurst Southern Pines Camden Southern Resorta Pa.ave Tula Leslie Fuller Banking Department of Union Trust Co Baltimore Pennsylvania Railroad Congressional Limited Missouri House Kansas House Rhode Island Providence R- 1 Rhode Island House of Representatives Baker Indianapolis Ind Marion County Grand Jury Alford Criminal Court Ananias Baker A. O. Baker Marion Delaware Dover Del Addicks Saulgbury Henry A. Dupont T. Coleman Dupont Gov. Warfield Robert ©. Ogden Pennsylvania Society W. R. Willcox Robert L. Harrison Southern Society Henry Wollman Missouri Society J. &. Graybill Georgia Society Butler Charles Kratz St. Louis Return Royal Limited Part Review of New Books Wesley Chapel Heyward Finance Pomeroy Dresser Holt United States District Court Stanley M. Dexter Daniel Leroy Dresser Dresser & Co Ust Moses Jackson, Miss Angell Osler Sloan’s
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