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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1905

Page

3

Inauguration Day Details Set by Congressional Committee

The official inauguration program for the President elect is outlined by the Senate House committee of arrangements led by Senators Spooner Aldrich Bacon and Representatives Dalzell Crumpacker Williams. The ceremony starts with arrivals through the Senate wing bronze door and proceeds from the Senate chamber to the portico with oath, prayers, and addresses by the Vice President pro tempore and Senators elect. The path includes entry to the Senate chamber, seating arrangements, and a rotunda procession to the platform on the East Portico.

United States National Capitol Senate House of Representatives John Spooner Nelson W. Aldrich Augustus Bacon John Dalzell Edgar ©. Crumpacker John Sharn Williams Senate Chamber Committee of Committee of Arrangements Secate

Notice of marriage and death inserts in The Ashtogion Post

Notices of marriage and death may be inserted at no extra charge and will appear simultaneously in several morning papers including the New York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Exquirer Chicago Record Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburgh Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald St. Louis Republic Byracurb Post Standard St Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer

Ashtogion Post Foxertinn NEW York Times Boston Globe Bogfalo Courier Cincinnati Exquirer Chisago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittebarg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald ST. Louis Republic Byracurb Post-Standard ST. Pau Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer

Dated notices and obituaries across several families

A jumble of death notices and funeral announcements from a 1905 newspaper, listing multiple individuals such as Artemus Altemus and Annie Hudson, John Byrne, Alice Appleby, Emma Hodges, Jeremiah UnderMayer, Ann McGrann, Julia Moten, Emma Sedgewick, Augusta Young, and others. Notices include dates, locations, and funeral details for the deceased, with some fragments regarding spouses, residences, and church services, reflecting a consolidated notices page with varied spellings and incomplete OCR.

Altemus Bom Balgurs Hus Gulama Artemus Thompson Thenbeth A A. Forrest Artemus Las Nue Sout Keast Washington Rob A Dancin Lamont Clinch Byrne Rei John Ff Appleby Alice M. Appléby O'Dwyer W. Jiruden Appleby Kerpe Street Nebruary Opie- Shineed O'Elack Bvetelo E. Dana Alfred S&s Daughyoost NG. T. Dana Hodges Ida Emma M William Hl. Hodges St. Andrew's Church Fourteenth Corcoran Streets Undermayer Rose New Jersey Avenue Jeremiah Tndermayer Baltimore McGrann Lo Ann McGrann John McGrann D Street Selemin St. Joseph’s Church Oclock Moten Augusta Maria Young Edward Young First Street AL Bay

Inaugural Procession and Admission Details

A detailed order for the Capitol ceremony lists the marshal of DC and the Supreme Court, ex-President and ex-VPs, the Chief Justice, justices, clerks, Senate Sergeant at Arms, and the arrangements committee. It covers seating on platform, oath by the Chief Justice, address, and post-ceremony movement to the Executive Mansion with doors opening at 11 o'clock for entitled attendees including ex-Speakers, ex-secretaries, and other officials.

Capitol District of Columbia Supreme Court Senate Committee of Arrangements United States Senate of the United States House of Representatives House Or Representatives Navy Army Congress Senate Chamber Committee of House Diplomatic Corps Court of Appeals Supreme Court of Court of Claims Smithsonian Institution Librarian of Congress E of Representatives Us Cers

Virginia at Inaugural Blues to Join Roosevelt Parade

Special to The Washington Post Richmond Light Infantry Blues, 150 men, youngest and oldest active uniformed unit since 1793, will march at President Roosevelt's inauguration events with support from Stonewall Band Staunton. Officers listed. quarters secured on Sixth Street. Gov Montague and staff to attend.

Washington Post Richmond Cleveland Richmond Light Infantry Blues Roosevelt Blues Boston Ancient and Honorable Artillery Old Home Guards New York United States Blacs Colo John 8. Wise Richmor Stonewall Staunton Gov. Montague

Husband up a chimney in Washington Fest tale

In Atlanta on February 23 James Green was startled when his wife returned home unexpectedly from Macon. He fled up the chimney as she attempted to smoke him out, prompting two policemen to rescue him from the soot and smoke while he dangled by a nail.

Washington Atlanta James Green Green Macon

Grand Jury to Probe Bribery Charges in Baker Case

Indianapolis reports the special Investigation committee recommends Marion County grand jury convene Monday to pursue the Ananias Baker bribery matter. A $5,000 appropriation is advised for Gov. Hanty to aid in arresting G. A. Baker and continue inquiries. Telegrams to O. A. Baker are disclosed, including cipher messages and one reading Be sure and win. In Detroit, Charles Holton, 28, electrocuted by a private telephone line at Woodward avenue car house causing a fatal cross with car current. the line burned for three minutes after he fell.

Indianapolis Ind Special Investigation Committee Cantwell Ananias Baker A. Baker Marion County Hanty G. A. Baker Detroit Mich Charles Holton Woodward Avenue Detroit United Railway Holton

Inaugural Editions of The Washington Post

The Washington Post announces March 1905 inaugural issues covering Roosevelt’s inauguration. Editions will be richly illustrated and widely distributed worldwide. Press capacity will be taxed. dealers should place orders now and advertisers must reserve space by March 3 for the March 5 Sunday issue.

The Post Roosevelt

Man Shoots Self During Vaudeville at Chicago Opera House

A 22 year old man identified as Lowell Banes, a press feeder, shot himself in the balcony of the Chicago Opera House during a vaudeville performance. He had recently been treated for mental illness and was reported to have applauded before the fatal act. The incident caused panic among spectators but ushers restored order as the body was removed to the county morgue.

Chicago Chicago Opera House Lowell Banes

Divorce for Mrs MacBride in Paris Court

The Seine tribunal heard Mrs. MacBride formerly Maud Gonne seek divorce from Mas MacBride a noted Irish regiment member in the Boer War. Custody of their infant was granted while settlement proceeds. A separate decree postponing Jeanne Charcot's divorce from Dr Jean Charcot due to his absence.

Paris Tribunal of the Seine MarcBride Maud Gonne Joan of Arc Mas. MacBride Trish Iscer South Africa Jeanne Charcot Victor Hugo Jean Charcot Dr. Charcot

Boutwell Ill in Groton at 86 in Pneumonia Crisis

Geo S Boutwell, veteran statesman and former Treasury secretary, lay critically ill in Groton Massachusetts on February 23 with pneumonia. He was seized in his library and by night his condition was grave, with fever at 103 and the right lung affected. He has served in both houses of Congress.

Groton Mass Congress the Treasury President Grant

Westminster Abbey of Germany Seen in Berlin Cathedral Plan

Berlin reports on the Evangelical Lutheran Cathedral to be a world cathedral for Protestants. Emperor William hosts delegates including Prof Francis Brown and Rev J J Heischmann. The project aims to rival St Peter’s and Westminster Abbey with a monumental German religious landmark.

Berlin St. Peter’s Rome Westminster Abbey Germany Francis Brown Union Theological Seminary J. J. Heischmann St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran German Church Brooklyn J. H. Prugh Grace Reformed Church Pittsburg William Great Britain Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Prince Arthur of Connaught Frederick St. Peter's At Brandenburg J. C. Raschdorff Prussia Raschdorff Julius St. Stephen's Vienna Cologne New York St. Peter's Europe Riga Prince Genckel Donnersmarck Privy Councilor

Jones Grave Search Captivates Paris Crowd at Saint Louis Cemetery

In Paris on February 25 crowds watch as excavations dig through Saint Louis Cemetery for John Paul Jones. Ambassador Porter leads the operations and workers aim to verify identity using a leaden coffin plate inscribed Anglais and the famed epithet Ferreur des Anglais while continuing to seek the sword and rings for positive verification.

Paris John Franl Jones Saint Louis Cemetery Ambassdor Porter Paul Jones Jones Porter

Arrests in Santo Domingo and Royal Engagement News

In Santo Domingo on February 24 officials held arrests as a precaution over alleged plots against President Morales after a denunciation. The country remained quiet while Admiral Sigsbee’s Newark arrived following a naval schedule linked to the failed assassination attempt. In London, February 25, Princess Victoria of Connaught officially announced betrothal to Prince Oscar of Sweden and Norway with royal approval.

Santo Domingo Republic of Santo Domingo Morales Sigsbee Newark Guantanamo Navy Department London Victoria of

Daniel Mills Jr Found Dead on Brooklyn Streetcar Tracks

Daniel Mills Jr press agent for Keiths Theater was found dead on Brooklyn Rapid Transit tracks in Brooklyn. Believed to have fallen from a streetcar while rounding a curve. He was forty and formerly a sporting writer for the Philadelphia Times. His pockets held clippings discussing Dr William Osler theory that a man peaks at age forty. Also reported Denver officers Walsh Condon and Johnson sentenced to six months in jail for frauds at city charter elections.

Brooklyn New York Daniel Mills Keith’s Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company Philadelphia Times Mills William Osler Baltimore Denver Colo James Walsh W. P. Condon Fred M. Johnson

Mrs Hough Wins Divorce Over Husband's Debts

Mrs. Hough obtained a divorce from Eliott P. Hough a stenographer in the General Land Office in Washington. She testified he caused annoyance by being sued for house rent while earning a 1600 dollars yearly salary and often refused to supply food for her and her thirteen year old son Peyton. She was awarded 25 dollars monthly in support.

Washington Post Denver Colo Hough Eliott P. Hough General Land Office Washington Peyton

Deaths and obituaries from multiple cities dated Feb 25

Reports from Ann Arbor Pittsburg Jacksonville and Troy detail the deaths of Edward Cooper former New York mayor aged and heir of Peter Cooper, Dr Albert Prescott aging professor and chemist, artist Philip Clever noted for Fatima and McKinley portrait, Samuel Lloyd Clayton yacht owner, and William S Hart head of Earl Wilson collar firm. The items note causes, ages, and funeral plans.

New York Peter Cooper Edward Cooper City of Washington Square Cooper Edith Bryce Lloyd 5 Bryce Grace Church Greenwood Mr. Cooper Cooper Institute Abram 8. Hewitt Cooper, Hewitt & Co Trenton New Jersey Steel Works Ann Arbor, Mich Albert Benjamin Prescott The Universy of Michigan Organic Chemistry School of Pharmacy American Resociation For the Advancement of Science American Pharmaceutical Reiation Pittsburg Philip Clever Clever William McKinley Washington Jacksonville Fla Samuel Lloyd Clayton Regina Philadelphia Clayton Philadelphia Yacht Club Troy, N William S. Hart Earl & Wilson

Flynn Gave Deep Mystery Mary Flynn Disappears in New York Harbor

Mary Agnes Flynn a Brooklyn secretary vanished after leaving her Stone Street office. Police suspect possible luring or abduction aboard a seagoing vessel at the piers while private detectives search clues. Her father and the British consul general back the case as hope fades for a return.

New York Mary Agnes Flynn Stone Street Brooklyn Wall Street Ferry River Front Miss Flynn Percy Sanderson

Gardiner Lathrop Accepts Santa Fe General Solicitor Post

Gardiner Lathrop of this city tonight accepted the position of general solicitor of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company to succeed B D Kenna who resigned The move ends gossip that he would be a candidate for United States Senator from Missouri Indiana Anti Trust Bill passes Indiana House of Representatives imposing fines from forty to five thousand dollars and up to six months imprisonment for efforts to restrain competition or fix prices

Gardiner Lathrop Atchison, Kansas City Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company B. D. Kenna Lathrop Francis M. Cockrell United States Missouri Santa Fe Indianapolis Ind Indiana House of Representatives

Baron Kaneko Denies Diplomatic Role in White House Visit

Baron Kaneko of Japan called at the White House late last night and stayed with the President over an hour. He refused to discuss the meeting or answer questions about Far East affairs and insisted his visit was not in any diplomatic or official capacity. Coherent ship notices from New York and Atlantic ports follow, listing arrivals and sailings with multiple destinations.

Baron Kaneko House of Peers of Japan White House Far East

Health Office Record of Inmates and Ages

Reported to February 25 listing numerous individuals at Gov Hosp Insane, Providence Hosp, Geo Wash Univ Hosp and Freedmen's Hosp with ages ranging from a few months to 76 years. Names include Louisa Ambush Maria Apple Caroline Graham Philip Kingen Myrtle Gaines and Emma Reynolds among others with addresses and ages as recorded.

Louisa Ambush Richard W. Anderson Providence Maria L. Apple Chapin Nw Francis Dillsborough G. Wash Ant Mary C. Borland Yale Lucy Claughton Geo Wash Jozeph W. Contee Fowlers Hill Myrtle M. Gaines Caroline Graham Louise H. Hagner H Nw Joseph Hale John T. Howe Ada Hughes Jennie Jordan Philip Kingen Joseph R. McMullan Alles Queen Freedmen’s Hosp William £. Reed Emma Reynolds Archie Sykes Geo. Ward Martha Templer Emery P. Woodward

Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Promises Quick Relief

A promotional letter extols Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a world famous kidney and bladder remedy. It recounts chronic back pain and kidney trouble, claims wide range of symptoms improve with Swamp Root, offers a free sample bottle and book by mail, and references testimonials to support the product. The missive urges readers to send address to Kilmer and Co in New York.

Pato Bright Trul Chalkic Po Ozark Ala Or Bilmer &E Washington de Hilmers Thughamion N.Y Dr. Bull Dr. Bull S Dr. Bull’s Mary KE. Weatherby Snyder Ave Philadelphia

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