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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1905

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11

Narrow escapes told in nitroglycerin life on the road

Special correspondence from Chanute Kansas recalls a nitroglycerin wagon driver named Jimmy O Hara who speaks of fear, luck, and discipline. He lists near misses, broken wagons and the rarity of explosions, noting witnesses rarely survive and that accidents happen in the field.

Washington Post Chanute Kans Jimmy” O'Hare Jimmy Coffeyville Olean Peru Humboldt Bradford New York Lima

Wills Filed for Probate and Charities Notes

The will of Frances P Bronaugh dated 1893 leaves $200 to Christ Church Navy Yard for Bronaugh lot care and monuments in Congressional Cemetery with the remainder to relatives. two codicils outline specific bequests. Margaret Jane Jones of Warrenton Va probate filed, trust to husband David Washington Jones for daughter Lilian Elizabeth Jones. husband named executor. Contributions acknowledged to Associated Charities including multiple donors. Michigan Association to meet January 26 at Rauscher’s with notable speakers. Civic Center Council notes progress on compulsory education bill.

F. P. T. Bronaugh Margaret Jane Jones Frances P . Bronaugh Christ Church, Navy Yard Bronaugh Congressional Cemetery Edward G. Taylor Mamie V. Petty Warrenton David Washington Jones Lilian Elizabeth Jones Justice Gould Diana K. Powell Willian G. Powell Morgen H. Beach Charles V. Detterer Brandenburg & Brandenburg Ronard Cohen E. A Naomi Cohen Goggin Eva Cohen Johnston L. O. Posey Catherine M. Saffell Guardian James 8. McDonagh H. A. Hagerty John J. McMahon Clara Welty Emma Welty Pond W. C. Harper Ancle H. Watts W. M. Lewin Margaret J. Jones David ‘Washington Jones Lucinda N. Park J. W. Blackburn Frances N. Hooper William Harvey Frances P. T Bronaugh Mamle V. Palty

News of the Railroads and Appointments Across Lines

A roundup of railroad staffing changes and industry notes. Wabash agent in Toledo resigns. Sealand Air Line seeks Memphis freight agent. Lehigh Valley adds cafe car service on Wilkes-Barre and New Fork Express. Executives and engineers shift roles across regional lines. pension, stock, and expansion plans surface.

M. Osborn Wabash and Wakewanna Dispatch Toledo Ohio E. Hoppe Sealand Air Line Memphis Tenn L. B. Hall Cotton Belt San Antonio Tex Lehigh Valley Mew Fork Webb C. Ball Chicago Richard Y. Cook Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company W.W. Meyers Chicago and Alton W. F. Griffitts, Jr Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Edwin van Hoesen New York William P. Judson Hocking Valley Railroad Company W. F. Potter Long Inland Railway Wiliam H. Baldwin A. Ford Vandalia J. M. Chesbrough John Veith Pottsville Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company Hons Robert J. Finney Pittsburg Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania Railroad Company Pittsburg and Western Branch Tennessee Coal and Iran L. W. Landman Howard C Carson Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia Lehigh Valley Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad Hast End West Philadelphia Indiana Santa Fe Board of Directors Huntingdon C Stohr Chicago Great Western J. ©. Stubbs Harriman Lines B. Campbell Great Northern International Railway Congress Washington Min and Pennsylvania Company Erie Railroad Company

Old Officers Re-Elected at Marine Engineers’ Union Meet

The National Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association held its annual convention at the Ebbitt House with about eighty delegates from across the country. The focus was balancing accounts and planning legislation affecting marine engineers, with renewed attention to Steam Boat Inspection Service regulations. Frank A. Jones of San Francisco was reelected national president along with other officers. Dennis P. Callaghan’s funeral was held at his residence on D Street Southeast. A requiem mass was led at St Peter’s Church and interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers named include P. J. Bresnahan, William W. Lloyd, W. H. King, George FR. McClelland, Arthur Wilson, and Harry Hodges.

National Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association Ebbitt House Steamboat Inspection Service Heikh Association Frank A. Jones San Francisco Cal Charles W. Robinson Washington D. C Evans I. Jenkins Cleveland Ohio George A. Grubb Chicago Albert L. Jones Detroit, Mich Dennis P. Callaghan D Street Paintere’ Union St. Peter's Church Father O'Brien Mount Olivet Messrs P. J. Bresnahan Willam W. Lloyd W. H. King George FR. McClelland Arthur Wilson Harry Hodges

Mr Briggs Chosen President of Maine Association

The Maine Association has elected Mr. H Briggs of the Post Office Department as its president for the coming year. A winter program includes a New England dinner to be hosted by the association’s ladies at Loyal Legion Hall tomorrow afternoon. The organization is among the city’s oldest of its kind.

Maine Association H. Briggs Post Office Department New England Loyal Legion Hall

Lost His Position Reflects Age Bias in Business World

An article notes a large business house rumored to have refused an older employee for being too gray headed. It describes how ageism affects hiring and retention, and promotes Walnutte Hair Stain as a solution to appear younger. The ad mentions sale by a local drug store and encourages use to improve job prospects.

Bueieas Willi Uae Aiock Drag Store

Legal Record Summary of US Supreme Court and District Court dockets

Supreme Court presentment lists Justices and admitted lawyers from multiple cities. Dockets include United States v Harvy Steol Company and City of Oklahoma City v Frank McMaster, with assignments, calendar items, and arguments. District of Columbia Court committees, equity, circuit, criminal, bankruptcy and probate entries follow. Multiple case numbers, parties, attorneys, and schedules through January 1905 with upcoming assignments and verdicts.

Real estate transfers across multiple Washington streets

A string of property deeds lists transfers in neighborhoods such as Twelfth Street Northeast Bloomingdale and Eighteenth Street Northwest. Transactions involve Thomas H. Reid Hugh Reilly John F P D Caton Emmett Elmore George B Bloomer Charles Miller Minnie C Helder Clarence Brandenberg Edward Croggan Sarah H F Davis New York Life Insurance Company American Security and Trust Company Mary Farnsworth Floyd B Davis George N Bell Thomas R Riley Armand Scott Emanuel Hewlett John Nolan Charles W Post May M Lake Thomas H Melton and others for parcels valued from $10 to $17 000 with dates and lot details across squares 127 964 471 109 and more.

Twelfth Street Thomas H. Reid Hugh Reilly Sixth H Streets John FP D. Caton Emmett Elmore Bloomingdale George B. Bloomer Charles FP Miller Eighteenth Street Minnie C Helder Clarence A. Brandenberg Edward F. Croggan Square Harlem Marion WY. Greene Frank I. Greene Bert Edward F. Croggen Minalte John and Charles McHugh Floyd EB. Davis Moore & Barbour George N Bell Thomas R. Riley Barry Farm Armand Scott Emanuel M. Hewlett Nineteenth Street John H. Nolan Charles W. Post Orleans Place May M. Lake Thomas H. Melton

Deeds and equity notices in Washington area trusts and suits

Deeds of trust listed across multiple blocks and squares in Columbia Heights Bloomingdale and surrounding areas, detailing trustee names, secured sums from 150 to 8,000 dollars, terms from 90 days to 3 years, with interest rates mostly 4 to 6 percent and semiannual or monthly payments. Equity suits include Nellie Marr v Marr et al divorce, Jampeon Bayly re Mary Riles et al injunction and receiver, and Mark F Limara marriage record correction.

Nellie C. Marr William H. Marr Divorea FF. Keys Jampeon P. Bayly, Jr Mary M. Riles A. A. Hoobling, Jr Evans Brown Mark RF Limara James B. McLaugehita Hichard Shipp

Brown Bag Filling Machine Company vs James L Drohen injunction

Lawsuits listed including No 47458 Edward Lincoln vs The New York Continental Jewell Filtration Company for damages 10000 with KH H Thomas and Charles J Murphy as attorneys. No 47460 T Van Clagett assignee of William B Clagett executor and trustee vs Suste Emme et al judgment by Justice of the Peace Bundy. No 47461 Charles Payne appellee on Edward Taylor trading as the Taylor Commission Company appeal with F S Key Smith as plaintiff's attorney.

Huide- Roper C. Cole Ap- Béilee Newly Electric Construction and Supply Company, &c Browning Et al People’s National Bank, &c Baville Et al Patterson Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corporation, &c H. F. Woodard Appellant Meiers M. J. Colbert G. E. Hamilton Appellee Fatent Appeal Hammond Vs Patterson Va Ocean Accident Guarantee Corporation A. A. Hoehling, Jr Hamilton & Colbert Williams D. W. Baker Reewar Eadl People’s National Bank Savilie Appelant Fulton Lewis John Ridcut Crandell Clasnen W. H. Wallace Appelles T. I. Jeffords Rockwell Capital Traction Company C. F. Carusi Merillat A. Ross Perry Walter P. Wilking Benjamin Saul F. H Stephens Brandenburg & Brandenburg Henry KE. Davin Richard W. Sanders McCalmont Appellse Ethel Kellogg Guardian Ad Litem Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York E. Magie F. D. Mekennes William Hitz J. P Flannery Byrne B. W. Parker C. A Douglas B. S. Douglass Levi B. David Kiopfer District of Columbia C. H. Merillat Ambroge A. B. Duvall E. H. Thomas Supreme Court Equity Court No. 1 Justice Anderson Heaven Mimtmack G. P. McGlue George A. Southall Bailey Davis O. H. Stanley Hamilton Colbert Gordon & Gordon Vogt Ve. Vogt A. H. Bell J. C. Gittings L. Tobriner Smith Va Seffords Rick Va Ramonston Wilson & Myera C. Carrington Howell Chase Roys Stanff Woodbury Adriaans Reilly Batley & Bigelow Conant Postmaster General Meloy—Glassie Coon Ve. Nealine Holteman Capital Construction Company J. J. Darlington R. Ross Perry Ben. Payne Taylor Justice of Peace Key Smith Hull Va Brightwood Railway Pinintifa Peter & Ray Darlington Miller Ve. Potomge Laundry Company Pyhintifa Prentiss & Williams Mr. Mason Coleman Vs. Kull Flaintiff P. ‘A. Bowen Defendent Crosthwaite & Colladay Jackson Et al Baker My ‘H. Beach Gangston Va Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Ea St Duvall, Jr Hamilton @ Colbert Becker Washington Times Company Plaintif Beleased & David United States Ve. Day Pleiptims United States District Attorney H. EH. Davis Me. & McDonald Washington Alexandria and Vernon S .H. Brewert A. A. Hoebnig Bee No Jordan Vs. Zann Et al HK. A Fonce H. B. Moulton Edward Lincoln The New York Continental Jewell Filtration Company KH. H. Thomas Charles J. Murphy T. van Clagett William B Clagett Charles Clagett Suste Emme Et al Co. S. Bundy Justice of the Peace Charles W Clagett Charles €. Payne Appellee Edward =. Taylor Taylor Commission Company, Appeal F. S. Key Smith Plaintift

Fall of Port Arthur prompts question on Wei Hai Wei

The New York Tribune notes that under the 1898 lease Port Arthur and Tahenwan were held by Russia yet Wei Hai Wei was to stay British while Port Arthur remained Russian. With Port Arthur ended by Nogi, debate arises if Japan will cede Wei Hai Wei and when, amid postwar conventions. Included in modernized Chicago News exchange are quick quips on witchcraft and Chadwickism.

The New York Tribune Port Arthur England Wei Hat Wei Peking Tahenwan Russia Wei Hai Wei Japan

Earnings Rise At Baltimore And Ohio For December 1904

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reports December 1904 gross earnings at 5,412,259, up from 3,189,279 last year, expenses at 3,758,668, up from 3,626,201, and net earnings of 1,653,591, up 90,513. For the six months ending December 8th, gross earnings reached 34,544,733, up 129,182, with expenses at 21,044,626, down 24,979, and net earnings of 12,900,107, rising over the prior period. The report covers traffic earnings excluding controlled lines.

Washington Post Baltimore Balimore and Ohio Railroad

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