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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1905

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2

Parade Plans Shape Inaugural Decorations And Stand

In a New Wizard meeting the inaugural committee reports progress on parade planning. Funds moved toward the inaugural ball with noncombustible decorations and reduced arcade use. Union opposes to Marine Band lifted. 42 groups apply for parade, 28 cleared. stretch toward 60 participants anticipated.

Union Marine Band Glover Mashall B H Warner Committee On Civic Organizations Percy S Foster Committee On Capitol

Four Negroes Reported Theatrical False Fire Alarm

Last night a false fire alarm was turned in from box 419 at First and G streets southwest, causing four futile fire runs in two weeks. Policeman L A Carlin witnessed four Negroes trigger the box and arrest identified one as Arthur Brown, age twenty.

L. A. Carlin Arthur Brown

Lost Jersey carrier fights for reinstatement at Washington

Mrs Hallie F Linch of Elmer New Jersey a rural free delivery carrier on route 4 lost her job as the result of a post office ruling. She arrived in Washington with indignant resolve seeking an audience with officials to overturn the dismissal for alleged subordination and inefficiency and planned to press Bristow the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General for reinstatement.

Hallie F. Linch New Jersey Roosevelt Hallie F Linch Elmer N. J Washington Linch Barbee Pennsylvania Cross Bridgeton

Run Down by a Negro Bicyclist on Third Street

Mrs Maggie Shaffer of 40 F Street Southwest suffered a severe head wound and a fractured collarbone after being struck by a Black bicyclist crossing Third Street Southwest between F Streets. The rider fled, aided the injured woman, and promised to return if her condition worsens. The incident occurred last night near the Emergency Hospital. Bishop Hartzell to Tour Africa after talks with President Roosevelt on missions.

Third Street F Streets Maggie Shaffer F Street Hartzell Africa New York 3. C. Hartzell Afica Liverpool Feld Roosevelt

Goons From Store Stole Goods, Porter Charged

Detectives arrest William Nixon, a nineteen year old porter, for habitual stealing from D N Walford store at 409 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. A trunk of hardware and stolen knives and watches tied Nixon to the thefts, with Herbert Peters later held on receiving stolen property charges.

D. N. Walford D N. Walford Pennsylvania Avenue Parham and O'Brien Po- Heeman Dierkopf William Nixon Nixon Walford Eleventh Street Herbert Peters Peters

Lawton Command Officers Installed at Hall

The Henry W Lawton Command No 4 of United Spanish War Veterans installed officers last evening at the Spanish War Veterans Hall on Sixth Street NW. Corps Commander Cox presided. New officers included Commander J Ligon King senior vice Oliver L Saers junior vice James V Tierney chaplain Richard L Lamb officer of the day Allen Culough officer of the guard Robert Clifford trustees 8 Hodges Francis B Wheaton Dr J M Hellum. Retiring commander Capt Adolph Van Euth. King announced quartermaster W C Ryan. Supper and a musical programme followed.

Henry W Lawton United Spanish War Veterans Spanish War Veterans’ Hall Sixth Street H Streets Cox J. Ligon King Oliver L Saers James V. Tierney Richard L Lamb Allen Culough Robert Clifford Hodges Francis B. Wheaton J. M. Hellum Adolph van Euth Harries Col. Urell King Us Tus W. C. Ryan

National Union Banquet in Washington District

The eighteenth annual banquet of Washington Council No. 26 of the National Union was held at the Crown cafe with nearly 100 attendees. Toastmaster Dominick I. Murphy, secretary for the Isthmian Canal Commission, oversaw a program of songs and recitations by George Speidel, William Clabaugh, N. Floyd Featherstone, Joseph Battle, and Capt. W. W. Chase with accompanist Edward Muth. Addresses by William Briges, William T. Pierson, M. Decker, J. L. Davenport, H M Gilman, Frank B. Curtis, G A. L. Merrifield, and others concluded the event.

Washington Council National Union Crown Cafe Dominick I. Murphy Isthmian Canal Commission George Speidel William Clabaugh N. Floyd Featherstone Joseph Battle W. W. Chase Edward Muth My.William Briges Wiliam T. Pierson M . Decker Interstate Commerce Commission J. L. Davenport Pensions H M _Gilman Frank B. Curtis G A. L. Merrifield

Spanish War Veterans appoint staff for new term

Indianapolis Jan 12 Captain William E English commander in chief of the United Spanish War Veterans Association announced the full staff for the term starting January 1. Adjutant general Lieutenant Colonel Russell Harrison of Indianapolis. quartermaster general Lieutenant George W Powell of Indianapolis. chief of staff Captain Champe E S Andrews of New York City. inspector general Captain David Davie of Litchfield TA. assistant adjutant general Captain James L Anderson of Indianapolis. assistant quartermaster general Lieutenant I L Shullafer of Louisville KY. assistant inspector general Major W L Dusenberry of Chicago. Twenty seven aides were named. The organization will participate in the inaugural ceremonies March 4.

English Indianapolis Ind Willam E English United Spanish War Veterans’ Association Hiss Russell Harrison George W Powell Champe E Andrews New York City David Davie Litchfield James L. Anderson I. L. Shullafer Louisville W. L. Dusenberry Chicago

Railroad merger approved by stockholders vote

Cincinnati Ohio January 12 President Eugene Zimmerman of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton Railroad voted a majority of the stock in favor of completing deals to amalgamate with Pere Marquette Voleda Terminal and other properties. Stockholders also approved issuing 340000000 in bonds for general river system improvements. Two men killed on grade crossing near Dutton Ontario after being struck by a Central train.

Cincinnati Hamilton General Zo Pewiy Cre- Central Railway Dutton Ont D. C. MacArthur Archibald Carmichael Michigan Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington St Lawrence Middle Texas Mississippi Valley Rocky Mountains Plateau Great Lakes North Pacific Coast Ohio Valley Lower Lake Region Atlantic States Slope Missouri Mississipp New England Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Gulf Coast Lake Michigan Grand Banks Onto Valley Lower Lake Region Tennessee Louisiang Migalesippi Alabama West Virginia Wytheville Asheville Atlanta Indianapolis Lower Michigan Pascagoula River Rivers of Pacific Coast Point Lobos Eureka Columbia River Port Crescent N.C Atlantic City Sod Bismarck Cheyanze Davenport Iowa Denver Colo Des Moines Gelveston Tex Helena Mont Ind Jacksonville Fall Kangaa City Little Rock Ark Marquatte Micha Memphis New York North Platte Nebr Omaha Pitteburg Salt City Utah Bowta Mon Paul, Minn

By Laws Reform At American Institute of Architects Meet

At the thirty eighth annual convention in Washington the institute moved to end wide scale blackballing by changing by laws. A board will examine applicants after chapters rule on eligibility, with final approval by the board of directors. Discussions covered fees, building donations, and plans for the Octagon Building.

Brooklyn American Institute of Architects Arlington Hotel Harder New York Institute Eighteenth Street New York Avenue Mr. Walter Boston J. Pierpont Morgan American Institute Romes Washington Frank Miles Day Philadelphia Capitol Washington Monument Union Railroad Day Walter Cook R Clipston Sturgis Sturgis Board of Directors

Chinese Woman Lecturer Urges Overthrow of Ching Dynasty

Miss Woo Foong Ming, a Chinese woman lecturer, spoke at the Masonic Temple urging support for reform in China and the overthrow of the Ching dynasty. She claimed a long running reform society with tens of millions of members and noted her upcoming departure for England.

Miss Woo Miss Woo Foong Ming Masonic Temple China Miss Woodwell Reform Party Lgave England Edward

New Rules Debate At National Board Meeting

A communication from the national board to Secretary Mabcalf of the Department of Commerce and Labor protested proposed new rules for the Steamboat Inspection Service. The board urged more time, suggested public hearings, and favored enforcing existing rules. A committee including Bhl Heard At Washington and Horace Lilson was elected to represent the board in Washington on January 16.

National Board Mabcalf Department of Commerce and Labor Steamboat Inspection Service Metcalf Washington Boardu Bhl Henrykies Atges Long Island Railroad Horace Lilson Wilmington Steamboat Company H. C. Nickerson Fall River Line Fred B. Daze Belzell Towing Company J. Cherry Lehi Valley F Railroad

Sewer System for Havana

The American Public Health Association urged Havana to build a modern sewer system at once, praising efforts against yellow fever and mosquitoes and planning further sanitation improvements. The advisory council named officers led by F F Westbrook and John Guiteras, and set Boston as next year’s meeting site. Thirty-five late-arriving physicians joined the visit, with plans for a sugar plantation excursion tomorrow.

Havana American Public Health Association Advisory Council F. F. Westbrook Minneapolis John Guiteras Probet Columbus Ohio F W Wright New Haven Conn Boston Pan-American Medical Congress Seston Association Taji

Big freighter Indus aground off Fire Island in fog

The sugar laden steamer Indus from West Indian ports ran aground on Fire Island bar while navigating through dense fog toward New York. Three tugs and a wrecking crew work aboard as unloading may precede lifting the ship into deep water. The Glasgow built vessel, 350 feet long and 210 tons, carries a two man crew under Captain Kydd on his first voyage.

New York Indus West Indian Fire Island Glasgow Kydd

Violence and lawlessness linked to mountain districts

A Pittsburg Dispatch analysis argues that violence rises in mountain regions from West Virginia to Tennessee and Kentucky, with references to Colorado and global parallels in Morocco and India. The piece links firearms to civilization and urges practical considerations for gun use and safety.

Pittsburg West Virginia Tennesee Kentucky Colorado Atlantic Ratsoull Morocco England Ayetu India

Porto Rican Girls Destitute In St Louis Snow

Fifteen Porto Rican girls discharged from a twine factory in St Louis write Governor Winthrop of Porto Rico seeking help to return home. Manager Crosby says they voluntarily quit after being employed at six cents a day plus board. They are cold and poorly clothed, enduring their first winter outside the torrid zone.

St. Louis Winthrop Porto Rico Crosby

Victims of Yellow Fever Die in Havana Detention Hospital

Two women from Colon on the steamer Dora died in Havana detention hospital from yellow fever. Post mortems verified the cause as American physicians and the Cuban minister confirmed two distinct outbreaks in the Santiago district. The Cuban government pledged vigorous sanitation efforts to prevent further spread.

Colon Inc Havana Colon Dora American Public Health Association Senor Gonzales de Queseda Hay State Department Santiago Minera

Buffalo Bank Suit Seeks 762869 From Former Bank Leaders

Albert J Wheeler as receiver of the German Bank filed suit in Buffalo against Eugene A Georger former president Arthur E Appleyard Richard Emery and other directors to recover 76286950 for wrongful misappropriation and breach of duty. The complaint alleges a plan to transfer control to Appleyard chosen directors and accuses Emery of insolvency when he became president.

Buffalo Albert J Wheeler Eugene A. Georger Arthur E. Appleyard Richard Emery

Chinamen Ordered Deportation in Ohio District

United States District Attorney Sullivan and U S Marshal Chandler direct Chinese inspectors in the Northern Ohio district to arrest and deport all Chinamen unlawfully living there. The action follows a Supreme Court reversal of a prior Wing ruling that had limited arrests.

Supreme Court Cleveland Ohio United States Sullivan Chandler United States Circuit Wing

Former President's Grave Condition Tracked in Louisville

Chicago relative J Taylor has arrived in Louisville to check the resting place of Zachary Taylor at St Matthews. If the government refuses to rebury, the family plans to fund a befitting presidential tomb. The note summarizes 1910s era coverage with multiple brief items on dinners and San Francisco living.

Zachary Taylor Louisville J. J. Taylor Chicago St. Mathews United States

Catarrh of the stomach treated with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets

An article extols a simple safe cure for catarrh of the stomach. It describes symptoms such as fullness after meals sour risings and gas and claims digestion is key. The recommended treatment is Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets containing Diastase pepsin and other ingredients. A Chicago reader cites relief after using the product.

Harlangen Stuart Workman Chicago

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