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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1905

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16

Naval inspections set for District of Columbia guard units

Secretary of War orders Capt L M Brett to inspect multiple DC organized militia units on specified February evenings. Blue uniforms and white gloves required. reviews when practicable. Stratton organizes Naval Officers' School with first session next Tuesday. officers urged to attend. National Guard notes report new Company A, Second Regiment and leadership changes amid ongoing duty and admin delays.

Stratton Naval Officers’ School Siow District National Guard Secretary of War Guard L. M. Brett Seventh Cavalry Atlantic Division District of Columbia Weid Center Market Armory Naval Loss Puritan Field Artillery Signal Corps Corps of Field Music Bo'c Enter Market Armory P. mi Adjutant General Hell United States Naval Cliss National Guard War Department T P Heap Serree Pumphrey Pany M Wood McCicran Pany A Henrys May Hoss

Knights of Columbus Building Company Holds Annual Meeting

The Knights of Columbus Building Company held its first 1905 meeting in Alexandria Virginia with Edward P Warington as president. Trustees from Washington Carroll Keane Potomac and others submitted credentials. the treasurer reported a sound financial state and reduced indebtedness. A new trust and notes securing loans were recorded as officers for 1906 were elected.

Knights of Columbus Building Company Knights of Colmbus Buiding Company Alexandria Va Edward P Warington Washigton Council Edward P Hartington James H Johnson Carroll Adam A. Weecher J Vincent Douglan Keane Council Michael Stistrus Bernard Grove Spalding Co Thomas K Gallaher Francis P. Rheeh Potomac Council T M Ring Benj Adam A Weschler EB Street E Street Harrington Washington Council Keane Failows Edward P Warrington Bernard A. Grove Benjamin F. Myers Thomas K. Gallaher

Club Honors Memory of Mr. Quay at Washington Meeting

The Pennsylvania Club held its annual meeting at the clubhouse on Fifteenth Street Northwest with speeches by Terrence Powderly Col Samuel Stratton H J Foote and J K Dawes. Charles J Meiers presided as the club notes membership exceeds those in Congress and both Senators are members.

Quay Matthew Stanley Quay Pennsylvania Club K Streets Terrence V. Powderly Col Samuel R. Stratton H J Foote J. K. Dawes Charles J Meiers House of Representatives Keystone State

Symphony and Calbert Impress at Lafayette Theater Concert

The Washington Symphony Orchestra delivered a landmark performance joined by Eugen d'Albert, hailed as a world class pianist. The audience filled the Lafayette Theater for a program featuring Beethoven, Tschaikowsky, the Der Improvisator overture, and the Emperor concerto, with d'Albert receiving standing praise for his technical mastery and expressive depth.

Washington Symphony Orchestra Lafayette Theater Eugen d'Albert Beethoven Tschaikowsky Mark Scherzo Angel of Mighty Music Theodore Thomas d'Albert d’Albert Conscerto Schubert Justice Brown White Peckham Emmons Montgomery John E Reyburn Arthur Lee George F. Huff Miss Huff Pinchot Miss Morgan Eleanor Palmer Miss McMillan Horace Wiley Villa A. E. Mitchell Foraker Miss Foraker Miss Elking Miss Bird Thomas Nelson Page Miss Lovering Milas Crosby George Cabot Lodge

Vermont Maple Sugar Party Announcement

The Vermont Association plans a spring maple sugar party inviting every former Vermont resident. At the last meeting officers were elected including President Hosea B. Moulton, first vice president Capt. D.S. Fletcher, second vice president Erastus C. Johnston, third vice president Fred A. Emery, recording secretary Rev. James H. Bradford, corresponding secretary Miss Grace Ross, financial secretary Benjamin F. Wilkins, treasurer Henry Ostterdinger, and directors Charles J. Fairman Maj. Edward K.R. Campbell and A. Caywood.

Vermont Association Hosea B. Moulton Capt D.S. Fletchan Erastus C. Johnston Fred A. Emery James H. Bradford Grace Ross Benjamin F. Wilkins Henry T. Ostterdinger Charles J. Fairman Maj Edward KR. Campbell A. & Caywood

Mrs Roosevelt Entertainment Greets Numerous Dignitaries

A long cordial gathering continues from page seven with Mrs Roosevelt hosting a tea. Numerous US public figures including Samuel Mather, Brig Gen Mills, Senator Newlands, Representative Parker, and many others attend or are named among guests. News notes mention dinners, travel plans, and society introductions, including Miss Gertrude Dorsey and Edwin K. Statey marriage plans and forthcoming social events at official residences.

Samuel Mather Merri Helen McCarthy Edward McLean Marian ‘T. Moss Evelyn Clark Morgan Milter Albert L. Mills John Lawrence Mauran Newlands Nolan Natt Marian L. G. Donoghue Senator Perkins Mies Perking T. C Platt Nuss Snow R. Wayne Parker Miss Parker John C. Poor Quartes BH. Poor Misa Poor Eval Pratt Herbert Putnam Richmond Pearson Virginia T. Peacock Robert Cutts Peirce Pershing Henry T. Rainey John F. Rixey Rizey Heckham Ernest W. Roberts Sibley John A. Sterling Henry G. Sharpe John P. Story W. S. Sims A. Staunton Sheridan Whlliam A. Slater Sedgley Lucy Page Stelle Bessie Silverthorn Milas Dorothy G. Smith Sulrai Sands the Treasury Mra Taylor Thackora Walter R. Tuckerman Misa George Vanderbilt Warren

Church Wedding Details Attract Social Gentry

The piece covers a Washington society wedding with noted attendees. Descriptions include bridesmaids in pink gowns, a bride in white silk and chiffon, a groom from Albany, and a reception at the bride's mother’s house. Several local families and guests travel, with social engagements and visits noted. The account also mentions society notices, engagements, and a theater appearance by President Roosevelt in the capital.

Dorothy Fox Pepita Larroque Elizabeth Stuart Harry Keys Albany J. T. Stone Claude Coryell Charles Woods Taylor Foster Slaughter South George B. Willama New York Rear Cromwell

Printers Push to Eight-Hour Day Referendum

Washington printers back an eight hour day with a referendum plan set for Sunday at 2 30 pm. Secretary Seibold notes a 0.5 percent dues levy to fund the campaign starting January 1905 for active 1 percent, passive 50 cents, and apprentice 25 cents. announce the deaths of union members H W Davis Joseph E Ratcette and A E B Proctor.

Washington International Typographical Union George JG. Seibold H. W. Davis Joseph E. Ratcette A. E B. Proctor

Henry Wilson Post G A R installs new officers

At the regular meeting of Henry Wilson Post No 17 G A R on Wednesday evening the officers were installed: Commander William H Anderson, senior vice commander Francis Nye, junior vice commander Herman Benkhoff, quartermaster James T Thomas, surgeon John P Wright, chaplain William Turner, officer of the day James Atems, officer of the guard Neil McFar an.

Henry Wilson William H. Anderson Francis Nye Herman Benkhoff James T.thomas John P. Wright William Turner James Atems Neil McFaran

It's Easier to Cure Headaches with Dr Mites' Pills

An advertisement claims Dr Mites' Anti-Pain Pills quickly relieve headaches and general pain with no side effects. Readers are urged to take one pill to end suffering in minutes, promising fast relief from any pain regardless of cause.

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Ad Claims Quick Relief

An early 20th century advertisement touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills offering rapid relief from pains and nervous headaches. The copy promises no further thoughts of pain within minutes and guarantees refunds if not satisfied, with customer testimonials from Ruth Record of Claremont NY.

Miles Dmra Ruth Record Claremont

Supreme Court at Bay of Tractions and Adjudications

The Supreme Court session lists present justices including Chief Justice and eight associates. Names admitted to practice are given for several parties, with numerous cases argued, adjourned, and assigned for Monday January 16 1905 across various dockets in equity, circuit, bankruptcy, criminal, and probate courts, noting specific parties and counsel.

United States Supreme Court Harlan Justice Brewer Justice Brown White Peckham Mckenna Justice Hones Justicn Day George ‘W. Peterson Long Prairie Minn D. & Lewis Oklahoma City Oklo Walter Taylor New York City Allén W. Comstock Ponca City Okio United States of America Mettabh Lumber and Manufacturing Company Bir Boro United States Montana Lumber and Manufacturing Company Is. Mattha Munsey Swain Clough Merrimack County Dichira A. Lane Edwin G. Hastwin the Oceans Bteam Navigation Company (Limited John W. Aitken Everett FP. Wheeler Circuit Court NO Justice Barnard Miller Potomac Laundry Company Plaintif Prentade& Williams Mason American Saving Bank Boome H. H. Glasdle C. H L. Syme Irving Wilkinson Brown Peterson Plaiatin Plaine Tits W. H. Wallace J. W. Echols White Postal Telegraph Cable Company Douglass & Douglass Baker & Sherrill Millan & Smith Hellman Dnfendant J. J. Dennington Fidelity and Deposit Company Briilington Plaintie Biair & Thom B. Davia Arigaby Ya. Piatseh Compressing Company Pisinoff Hayden Herbert D. McKenney Flannery Mackay Va McDonnell Gregory J. A. Cobb Leon Tobriner Holtzman Capital Construction Company Netdham & Chesley R. Ros Perry Nallor Newman Eewin Forrest Kalbfus Ve. Byrne Flaintus Arthur Petar Edwin Forrest Abbott Va. Phillips F. A. Marshall Hume McCormick McDermott Couts Anderton Simon Marka Wiliam M. Hallam Perry Spencer Barnes AL W. Scott James B. Prescott W. E. Ambrose Aniryn Phillips Aairyn Phillips Benjamin F. McCaully John Ryan Lewis Hawking Robert H. Gilchrist Charles L. West Atlee Digga George King Warren BE. Nash Criminal Court NO Justice Gould William Marshall Jesse Parker Luigi Palmitano Robert L. Carroll

Deeds of Trust in Pleasant Plains and Districts

A long list of deeds of trust secures various sums from 600 to 6,000 dollars across Pleasant Plains and adjacent blocks. Names include Margaret M. Myers Hannah Groomen Mary M. Bell and more, with lenders such as Cross Gordon Duckett Whiteside Emmerich and Bergmann. Several tracts like original lots and squares are specified, with terms ranging three years at 6 percent and semiannual or quarterly payments. Also notes on lawsuits and equity suits: Cushing v Gill and estate matters for Bolden Evana and Conrad v Brla coe.

Robert 8. Hume Frank Hume L. Cabell Williamson Barry Farm Henry James Et Marty FF. Shryock Thirty Sophia R Tayloe William Henry Coppperthite Sixth Seventh Gustava Bogus Et al Peter J Nee Third Georgia W. Duvall Trustes William B. Duhey Dux George W. Hogue Ninth Tenth Rosa M. Mulcare Leonard A. Hamilton Bloomingdale Victor Bmden Et al Gath Marina V. Hull United Security Sife Insurance and Trust Company Harry & Welch Columbia Tieights Margaret M. Myers Hannah R. Groomen Mary M. Bell Samuel Cross William 4 Agnes O'Brien Patrick Walter G. Duckett Benjamin F. Whiteside Home Building Association Rebecca A. Blaine William B. Hdmonston Louis R. Peak William L. Miller Hugh Heldetux George M. Emmerich Douglass Mackall Washington Permanent Building Association Thomas Wheeler Henry H. Bergmann George M. Emmarich German-American Building Association William C. Freeman Charles Sehafer Northern Liberty Pleasant Plains Maria Johnson George R. Linking William C. Sullivan William Clabaugh Berlin George L. Ockstadt Charles F. Benjamin Roger T. Mitchell Perpetual Building Association Arthur L. Buckman Same Nellie M. Hanback Chuoring J Lo Clarence B. Rheem Herman E. Gasch William J. Fontresa Michael J.colbert Walter B. Hilton Harry M. Eilis Peter J. Nee Et Charles Werner John D. Wilkins Gustave Bogus Gustave Werner Henry Bogus

Verdicts by marshal's jury on unsound mind list

A marshal's jury led by Deputy U S Marshal Edgar L Turner adjudged several individuals including Weakers West Henry Grant Grantson Luck Ada Pratt Howard Ittey Charles A Koasche and Jenetta Johnson to be of unsound mind while Barnes was found of sound mind and released. Morton conferred with Magnatea secretary Morton held a long conference with James J Hi of the Great Northern and Samuel Spencer of the Southern Railway.

United’ States Marechal Edgar L Turner Weakers West Henry Grant Grantson Luck Ada Pratt Howard ‘Ittey Charles A. Koasche Jenetta Johnson the Barnes Morton Magnatea James J. Hii The Great Northern Samuel Spencer Southern Railway Ae Nature

Episcopal Eye Ear and Throat Hospital Corporators Meet

The annual meeting of the hospitals corporators was held with Bishop H Satterlee presiding. New governors and corporators were elected. The report shows 17 166 visits by 2 733 patients and nearly 1 000 operations. Endowments were noted and finances outlined. Resignation of Eva Simonton as superintendent noted.

Episcopal Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital H. ¥. Satterlee Washington Henry P Blair J. H. P Blake Charten S. Bundy Charles B. Buck M. L Foster Misa Fannie Gibbs Alfred Harding M. M. Crenshaw J. Miller Kenyon R. Lamb Angus Lamond W. Met Reynolds M. A. Mason Josephine Prather Gracie K. Richardt C. H. Sinclair W. H. Singleton Percy Smith Mary H. Smoat George R. Stetson Wiliam B. Trott A. D. van der Veer Jane Wilkes Bizza Wilkes R. P. Williams HE. Oliver Belt Board of Governors R P. Wiliams C. Ernest Smith J. Taber Johnson William H. Wilmer Messrs B. R. Mason Episcopal Church Eva Simonton

Preference for stockholders in investment firm ruling

Justice Anderson of the Equity Court ruled that all members who made advances to Department Investment Company after May 7, 1891 were entitled to priority of payment from assets upon dissolution. The firm, organized in 1890 by Washingtonians to deal in real estate, issued preferred stock in 1894 amid depressed district values. Attorneys Brandenburg & Brandenburg and John B. Larner represented the preferred stockholders.

Supreme Court District of Columbia Equity Court No Justics Anderson Carrington R. B Behrend N. W. Barksdale Campbell Carrington McAdoo George B. Trelles Cole & Donaldson R. Bond Babcock Vs. Wagner Wilson & Barksdale J. R. Pagne Arthur Peter BE. H. Bagley Smith Ve. Foster Frank D. Foster George W. G. Sullivan J. B. Padgett T. L. Jeffords Clarence R. Wilson Samuel Maddox Johnson Thomas Walker Thornton Wolt Va Department Investment Company Hand West & Rosenberg J. B. Larner Brandenburg & Brandenburg Ambush Poe Commission Ferry Hogan Giles Ye Hays Tucker & Kenyon Lambert & Beker Washington National Building and Loan Association R. B. Dickey T. L. Jefferds Hamilton & Colbert Moore Va Stewart Richard, Son & Cobb J. H. Stewart Walsh Va Atkinson M. J. Keane Frere Va Prere Justice Anderson John Larner

Detective to face Harriet Pitkin in St Louis hearing

Detectives Peck and Pratt traced Harriet Pitkin alias Le Bar to St Louis where she will appear before a U S commissioner for the district. She formerly used a local lawyer William H Sholes as her victim and offered a $60 check drawn on the American Exchange Bank of St Louis to exchange. The case in St Louis reportedly settled.

St. Louis American Exchange Bank of Sholes St. Lousa Peck Pratt

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