Feasting Newsboys at Seventh Street Cafe Scene
A New Year feast for Washington newsboys hosted by Samuel J. Masters at the Queen Restaurant on Seventh and G streets NW, where about 150 boys enjoyed chicken with trimmins no one left hungry. The event spanned from 5 pm to late, with a second round upstairs and downstairs dining to feed roughly 1,200 boys overall, including local colored youths at Central Cafe. The meal featured a simple menu and ample service, though some small injuries and hearty appetites accompanied the merriment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel J. Masters
People's Savings Bank
Queen
Seventh
Masters
Mr. Masters
Marmer
Team Calliopes
Twelfth
Mr. Mas
Retain Long Bridge Urged by Alexandria Manufacturers
Archibald Greenlees of the Board of Trade petitions Col. Richard Hoxie to keep the old Long Bridge for crossing the river near the Virginia terminus, aiding nearby brake and checkmaker yards. Hoxie may allow temporary use until new bridge approaches are tested. Knights of the Loyal Guard Elect Officers in Washington Division No. 152 with Alexander Scott as captain general and a slate including D W Edelin Charles Willis and R H Rathven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Greenlees
Board of Trade
Alexandria County
Col
Richard ‘Sb. Hoxie
Bheckmakers
Virginia
del Hoxie
Knights of Loyal Guard
Washington
Knights of the Loyal Guard
Alexander Scott
D. W. Edelin
Charles S. Willis
R. H. Rathven
George Hi. Garrett
J. @. Jorgensen
Frank Currie
George E. Tew
Charles W. Kelly
George F. Graham
George K. White
C. K. Berryman
Frank Morrison
George HK. Garrett
Blow May Cause His Death After Brick Attack
William Richardson, a Black man, has a fractured skull after a nighttime assault by John Branson at Sixth and K streets southwest. Richardson was sent to Emergency Hospital. Branson was arrested. The report notes serious injuries and a likely fatal outcome. A medical advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills for scrofula and related ailments.
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John Branson
Sixth
K Streets
William Richardson
Branson
Richardson
Charities Appeal Seeks 25000 By March 1906
Donations to Associated Charities and Citizens Relief Association continue, asking public help to replenish year funds. Treasurers urge both large and small gifts, listing multiple donors to the two campaigns and noting pledges received at 811 G Street, Washington Loan and Trust, and The Washington Post building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Charities
Citizens’ Relief Association
G Street
Washington Loan Jand Trust Company
John Joy Edson
Association
C. Louisa Benton
B. A. Clarke
Ellen M. Parker
Whittlesey
T. Tupper
A. J. Parsone
Curtis J. Hiiger
J. H. Blodgett
Gilbert
Minna Schafer
Louis Johnson
Dixon Fullerton
Philip F. Larner
George W. Cook
Dinners for the Hungry at Central Union Mission
Central Union Mission hosted more than 300 destitute men and about 26 women for New Year dinners at 624 Louisiana Avenue NW. The event featured special evangelistic services, a full program of leaders and musicians, and a reception for mission friends served by board members and their wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Union
Louisiana Avenue Northwest
Ms. C. Pratt
J. BR. Clayton
W. D. Inging
Stewart Pratt
N. A. Robbins
W. D. Yingling
L. F. Olney
Percy Troster
W. H. Ramsey
J. E. Emig
H. D. Gordon
Misa Mabel Ramsey
Charles J. Ladson
C. J. Ladson
W. L. Lynn
C. ¢. Munserial
W. T. Pierson
Miss Young
O. B. Brown
B. Clayton
Yingling
Maud Spencer
George W. Wheeler
August Bretnauer
TL AL Ldgar
Mission Friends
B. Brown
J. W. Steele
W. Ti. Ramsey
R. R. Redell
J. C. Pratt
James J Farrell Dies Prominent Washington Grocer
James J Farrell died at his residence 640 Second Street Northeast from paralysis after Christmas. Aged 81, he came from Ireland in 1843 and built a large Northeast Washington business empire with thirty to forty dwellings and stores. Funeral will be Thursday at Mount Olivet Cemetery after services at St Aloysius Church with high mass. Shaffer, Lith and I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Farrell
Second Street
Mr. Farrell
Washington
Ireland
Mount Olivet
S J. Aloysi Church
Father McCarthy
Houdini Defies Locks in Police Station Feat
Houdini, claiming the title international jail breaker, freed himself from five locks and handcuffs in cell No 3 at the Tenth precinct. Chief Sylvester watched as Houdini emerged at 1 o clock, after guards doubted they could hold him. the feat marked Houdini's sixty second cell defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Police Chiefs of America
Harry Houdini
Tenth Precinct
Sylvester
Maj. Sylvester
Tloudini
Lieut
Elliott
Houdini
Mr. Osgood
Chase
Biliots
Secret Service
Elondini
Owe
Hiliol
Nfoudini
Holt Houdini
Man Will Fly Like Bird Says Bell in Nova Scotia
Alexander Graham Bell discusses kite like mechanism that flies without engines, lifts a man via rope moored kites and may lead to aerial transport. He notes Nova Scotia experiments, plans to report to the Geographical Society or NAS, and hints at future trials before the April Washington meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Graham Bell
Post
Bell
Mr. Bell
Nova Scotia
Geographical Society
National Academy of Sciences
Wershington
Capital
Washington
Court Set To Open Busy Criminal Term
District Attorney Baker faces many cases as the criminal court prepares to hear about a dozen homicide charges and several post office and land fraud prosecutions. Two convicted murderers await sentencing while trials for Beavers Green conspiracy and related land schemes loom. Fireboat quarters await stoves to complete fittings, with installations expected this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
George W. Beavers
George EK. Green
Y .O
Bath
Representat Mann
Orygon
Christmas Tree Fire in Washington Home
Christmas tree flame started by a candle at Mrs. Onrad Kaufman’s house at 101 Street Southeast caused a fire that burned lace curtains and damaged about 75 cents worth of property. Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze, while the occupants attended a watch party early yesterday. A list of local ads and prices follows.
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Onrad Kaufman
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Saks
Saks & Company
Seventh Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Uncle Sam
J. Chas. McGuire
Ninth St. Telephone
Severn A
Friedlander Bros
Sth
E Sts
Burchell’s
F Street
Genart- I Maries
A. Hermar’s
7Th Street
Dorothy Peake
Eighth ST. NW
Miller Safes
Hanover St
Saltimore, MD
Newsboys
Samuel J. Masters the Good Angel
Service
C.& P. Telephone Co
12Th St. NW
R St. NW
LONG
Miller’s
The
Washington Post
District of Columbia
Hood
Central Union Mission
Shaffer, 1Lith and I
Sre
D. J. Kaufman
Pa. Ave
Police Chiefs’ Association of America
Washington Police
Allaruggists
National Capital Brewing Co
Horn, Slo Ailor
Laehla Mea Kes
Massachusets Avenue
9Th St
City Bulletins
D. Pyles
Ave
West End
Callaghan’s
Cor
Sis
P. T. Moran
M_st. nw
H Streets
First Precinct
Kramer's
F St
Atkinson
A. Muddiman & Co
Welsbach
Eddiman
Macon Ghoe
Selinger
McDougall
A. Eberly
Amistad
Tobias Bush
ST. A. W
Bestir
Victor £. Adler
7Th St
J. Maury Dove Co
Pote
FW. W
FN. W
N. W
Cirbuy
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
la. Ave. N. W
D St
Washington Gas Light
10Th St. N. W
Priven
Credit House
Hubbard Heating Co
H.W
Se Ceres
CERES
J. T. Walker Sons
10Th Street
NiEwspal
Falhive
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