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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1905

Page

3

Venezuela Refuses Hay Request in Asphalt Controversy

Caracas reports a negative reply from President Castro to American proposals on asphalt and other issues. The State Department notes the move strains US Venezuela relations and foresees possible arbitration or coercive action, with diplomacy to be exhausted before further steps.

Venezuela Hay Caracas Castro Liv United State Aysto Lefe Situa Venezuela United States Conemue Atnner Nis State Department Mexico Iis Informa- Lowen

Licensed to Marry Tas and Helen Frances af Lordua

Fragmentary notice records a marriage license grant for Tas and Helen Frances af Lordua Smale Warren and Carrie MARRIED with names Jeni Bhental Jt Lose and Jane MeTMENT in a partial item. The text is garbled and limits full details.

Tas and Helen Frances Af Lordua, Smale, Warren I and Carrie Fal Tate Das Jeni Bhental Junie A Imson Jane Metment

Health Office Record Fragment Amid Historic Local Notes

Fragmentary health office record lists ages and places such as Mosp, Weave Hosp, Ashyl, and Val ave with ages 39 51 48 13 23 years. Mentions Howard, Garett, AssL Hosp, Unt week and a few hospital references, requiring careful interpretation from the readable chunks.

Howard Aw Val Tore Et Saeterer Ana Garett

Undertakers Joseph Gawler Jr Established 1860

Joseph Gawler Jr. funeral services advertise long established undertaker work from 1739-32 Pa. area offering first class service and complete funeral arrangements with every detail handled.

Joseph Gawler, Jr

State Department urges patient approach before action in Venezuela

The text notes that authorities prefer restraint and orderly handling of American claims to avoid criticism or charges of hastiness. It argues that the State Department has been patient and long-suffering in pursuing a fair settlement, cautioning against compulsory measures.

Venezuela State Department

Munroe's Stock Traced by Brewer Declines to Surrender

In bankruptcy hearings Frank Brewer of Brewer & Co testifies he has not seen partner MacDearmid. Brewer holds 10700 Munroe & Munroe shares. dispute over 16700 unaccounted shares to be surrendered on payment. Court pauses settlement to Monday. Munroe & Munroe opens new offices while mail goes to the receiver.

Frank Brewer New York Brewer & Co Munroe & Munroe MacDearmid Maurice Untermyer Maurice Untermyer,“No, I Don’t; I Am Told He Exists.’ MM Untermyer Edward W. Curtis Curtis Bagsitern Trust Company Untermyer Mr. Untermyer Brewer Broad Exchange J. Tenry

German Bank Failure Prompts Court Investigation

In Buffalo New Jersey January witnesses testifying in the German Bank affair allege Appleyard secured fifty thousand dollars on valueless bonds. Summit resident Charles Cooper and former Ohio Union Traction officials argued the holding company never issued valid bonds. Cashier Werner testified that promoter Appleyard obtained sixty thousand dollars from the German Bank as security for the loan.

Appleyard Buffalo N. J Charles Fef. Couecy Summit Ohio German Bank Lash Paul Werner Murphy Coaney Ohio Union Traction Company Werner

Spanish War Veterans Names Committees in Ind

Commander-in-Chief English of the United Spanish War Veterans reveals committee appointments on January 2 in Indiana. Executives include the senior and junior vice commanders and nine officers from multiple states. others cover appeals and enforcements, credentialing, auditing, and judge advocate roles with a long slate of names from Illinois, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, Maine, Kentucky, and Ohio.

English Ind William English United Spanish War Veterans J. Jay Enderton Iowa John T. Hilton Indianapoli W. McConnell Ilinois Ohio John Washington Robert H. Waoud District of Columbia Thomas F. Leyden Missouri Russel B. Harrieson Indiana Chesley R. Derry Henry Bass Kentucky William If Lyons Charles D. Cain Uilinois E. E. Philbrook Maine H. L. Warren Michigan Jobo HR. P Foster Frank F. Jones Pennsylvania

Refusal of President Angell’s Resignation at Michigan

Ann Arbor Michigan January 20 The board of regents were surprised by President James B Angell’s formal tender of resignation He said health and strength allow him to believe a younger man should lead The regents declined to consider the resignation noting no successor could fill his place and offered to assist if he wished to resign at a later time.

Ann Arbor Mich Board of Regents University of Michigan James B. Angell Rell Lhe Seawright A. Tobnere Richmond Gailon Batik T Esterd Southern Tobacconist and Manufacturers’ Record Richmond, Va Nove Smber

Mystery In Shipwreck Off Hog Clays Abacco

The three masted schooner Mary Lee Latton of Baltimore ashore at Hog Clays Abacco. When found in early evening the cabin was lit the table set for supper and the sails furled. No crew members seen by nearby natives and it is feared they perished in heavy seas while attempting to land. The Patton last sailed from Philadelphia to Cardenas Cuba.

Miami Fla Mary Lee Latton Steelmang Baltimore Hog Clays Abacco Patton Philadelphia Cardenas Cuba

Rosseau Held On Hearing In Philadelphia

Rosseau arrested January 13 faced a hearing and was committed to prison awaiting New York requisition papers. Captain Donaghy said New York grand jury indicted him for placing an infernal machine in the Umbria pier. magistrate deemed evidence sufficient to hold him for requisition.

Philadelphia. A Jill. Co Ucenier Rosseau Ion New York Donaghy Grand Jury Hosseau Umbria Roisseau

Expel His Assailant at United Mine Workers Convention

Randall, a Dietz Wyoming delegate, was expelled after charging President Mitchell with selling out to operators during the Colorado strike. Mitchell demanded Randall withdraw the accusation or leave. The convention passed a resolution affirming officers against Randall and suspending him unless he retracts.

Indianapolis Ind Robert Randall United Mine Workers' Convention Dietz Wyo Mitchell Colorado Randall Walker Ilinois John Mitchell Mine Workers of America

Right to Swear Witnesses Declared by Justice Wright

Justice Wright in Criminal Court No 4 yesterday told the grand jury foreman he may administer the oath to all witnesses who appear to testify. He affirmed the foreman’s legal power to swear witnesses individually, endorsing the former grand jury’s recommendation.

Justice Wright Wright

Grand Jury Indicts Nineteen In City Crimes

Grand jury returned true bills against nineteen defendants in Kansas City and nearby for housebreaking robbery assault with a dangerous weapon larceny false pretenses carnal knowledge depredation of property and related charges. John W Cook and Morris Greenburg were not indicted on two counts.Speyer circus murder conviction noted. Rockefeller debt case ruled on by New York court. A Black man named John Johnson was hanged in Chicago after a police kill.

Grand Ry Stephen Snowden William C. Leftridge Henry Bolden Bernard Weismuller George Mardy William Tobin Hillary Woodrow Thomas (Reek Percy Kenner Percy Kennie Sarah Lev Mamie Vermillion Hunter Green George W. Taylor Joseph Stane Thomas Sheldon Charles J. Beebe Louia Hawkins William Alexander Robert Jackson Junk Jackson John W. Cook Morris Greenburg Kansas City John Martin Speyer New Orleans Speyer

Duke Hearing Postponed

New York January 20 The application for the appointment of a commission on the person and estate of Brodie L Duke was postponed for one week in the Supreme Court.

Death notices of notable figures across cities

A roundup of obituaries dated January 20 reveals Rev. J Gray D D of Williamsport Dickinson Seminary dying after surgery in Baltimore at about seventy. Mgr George Hobart Doane of Newark’s St Patrick’s Cathedral passing at seventy five. George Allan Poteet of Kansas City dead from pneumonia aged sixty seven. Frank Wells of Lansing dies aged seventy six after long health service. Maj W J Gleason of Cleveland dies at sixty, Civil War veteran. Abbot Felix de Grasse of Guthie, related to French Admiral de Grasse, dies at sixty three after thirty years with Potawatomi and Osage Indians.

Williamsport “Dickinson Seminary Williamsport J. Gray Williamsport Dickinson Seminary Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church Central Pennsylvania Methodist Episcopal Conference Gray Newark N. J George’ Hobart Doane St. Patrick's Roman Catholic Cathedral George’ Washington Doane New Jersey William ©. Doane Albany Doane Kansas City, Mo George Allan Poteet Western Railway Weighing Association Lincoln Siflen Chickamauga Resaca Nashville Lansing Mich Frank Wells State Board of Health Guthie, Okla Felix de Grasse Count de Grasse Washington

Free Lectures Highlight New Navy and Arizona Wonderland

W H H Smith spoke at City Library on Our New Navy and Arizona Wonderland, illustrated by 150 ties from original photos showing vessel classes, armament, and internal arrangements. Smith, veteran of the Bureau of Steam Engineering, explained naval development and contract history. Ulysses G B Bierce presented Blanket and Camera in the Arizona Wonderland at Masters High School, drawing strong audience interest.

Arizona W. H. H. Smith United States Uncle Sam Mr. Smith Bureau of Steam Engineering Bureau Masters High School Ulysses G. B. Bierce

Gen Allen Tate Dead Interior Department Attorney

Gen Allen Tate former attorney for the Interior Department died at his home of consumption in Washington at age sixty two. Native of Tennessee he served as attorney for the Second judicial district and for the Interior Department. Survived by wife and seven children including Oscar Theodore Ernest Tate and siblings in this city and Cincinnati. Interment in Arlington Cemetery expected Sunday.

Cleveland Ohio W. J. Gleason Maj. Gleason Ireland Interior Department Gen Allen Tate Twentieth Street Northwest Tennessee Arlington Cemetery Second Judicial District Department of the Interior The Oscar M Thank Theodore Ernest Tate Miks Bula Edith Mary ‘Tite Nettie Booth Cincinnati

Funeral of Mrs. Sarah E Harvey at St Josephs Church

The funeral for Mrs. Sarah U Harvey was held at 9 20 yesterday morning at St Josephs Catholic Church Secord and C streets northeast Rev Valentine Schmitt officiated and sang the requiem mass. Dominican friars and nuns attended and services were held at the home of her daughter Mrs Mae M Cantell 117 Sixth street northeast. Interment followed at Mount ret Cemetery with pallbearers James A McDevitt J Oliver Vermillion Michael Shane James Mann Joseph Cury and Michael Lynch.

S. Sarah U. Harvey St. Joseph's Catholic Church Secord C Streets Valentine IF. Schmitt St. Dominic's Church Sisters of the Holy Cross Mae M. Cantell

Death of Mrs Cora Lena White

Mrs Cora Lena White wife of former Representative George H White of North Carolina died at 181 Eighteenth Street Northwest Thursday night. Funeral at 1 30 today at the residence and body to Tarboro NC for burial. Survived by husband a son and a daughter. Daughter of late Henry H Cherry member of NC legislature.

Cora Lena White George H. White North Carolina Eighteenth Street Tarboro N. C White Henry H. Cherry

Tighe Fages Ghardes Reform Crusade Proceeds

Police Capt. Robert A. Tighe faces five charges in connection with graft raids at Mercer street. Commissioner McAdoo suspends him pending trial set for next Monday. He targets elderly inspectors for possible retirement on pensions after a crackdown on gambling and disorderly houses. Women subpoenaed for evidence and several poodlrooms patrons questioned at police headquarters. District Attorney Jerome expands raids, seizing gambling paraphernalia from Morgan's storage and from John Kelley’s alleged operation.

New York Jan Robert A. Tighe Mercer Street McAdoo Tighe Board of Surgeons Lin Jerome Max Blumenthal Fortyfourth Street Morgan West Forty-sixth Street John Kelley Kelley Kesley

WEW Officers Installed at Washington Council Knights of Columbus

At the recent Washington Council No. 223 Knights of Columbus meeting, officers for the year were installed by District Deputy William O. Fieishel with Warden G. HW. F. Davis assisting. Grand Knight Dr. Wilson P. Malone and fellow officers were named and speeches outlined past achievements and coming work. A number of speakers, a paper on the Romance of Holy Rood, and plans for future lectures and fund-raising were noted, with next events scheduled for January 24 and 31, 1905.

Washington Council Knights of Columbus William O. Fieishel G. HW. F. Davis Wilson P. Malone Charles IK. Koones J. 8. Washy-Smith Br. F . Shanahan A. D. Wilkinson H. Eaton Brooks Joseph P. Cullen Edward P. Marrington Bar Mohun James J. Dove Frank M. Ferris Tidward Voigt George R. Repetti John P. Myers John T. Callaghan William B. Reilly EL Harrington Scotch Abbey Mary Queen of Scots M. J. Wade Iowa Dubuque

Death of W Harry Sutton at his home

W Harry Sutton thirty died at 1519 Eighth Street NW yesterday morning. Son of Harbormaster Sutton a popular riverfront figure. Funeral set for Monday at 2 PM. He was survived by no living siblings. Newsboy bitten by dog near 128 Seventh Street SE yesterday afternoon.

W. Harry Sutton Robert Grown William Hawking Seventh Street

McCaully Contempt Case: Motion to Quash Denied

Justice Wright denied the motion to quash the rule to show cause against Benjamin F. McCauly and set the contempt proceedings for 16 o'clock this morning. Attorneys Birney Woodard argued the affidavits lacked basis in fact, while Easby Smith contended the rule could issue on information and belief. The judge held the affidavit sufficient and left the discretion on jurisdiction unresolved, noting jurors near the courthouse are protected from corruption.

Birney & Woodard George E. Tralles Woodard Easby- Smith United States Keig Masby

Claimed Oklahoma Lands Denied in Mandamus Action

Justice Barnard denied Willis C. West’s mandamus petition to force approval of his land allotment in Oklahoma. West claimed Wichita affiliation and an act of Congress granted 10 acres formerly held in common. The Interior Secretary’s decision that West was not a Wichita member was upheld as final and unreviewable, with attorneys listed for both sides.

West Justice Barnard District Supreme Court Willis C. West Secretary of the Interior Oklahoma Wichita Congress Ivor United States Adkins Barkley Interior Department W. H. Robeson W. C. Shelley and & A. Putnam

Narrow escape at city window recalls St Petersburg

Ferdinand Ehrhardt narrowly escaped a bullet that shattered his window in the Winter Palace notes. In Washington at his cabinetmaker shop on Louisiana Avenue Northwest he heard a shot at about 8 on the morning. He thought Nihilists or pigeons may have been involved and detectives are investigating the incident.

Ferdinand Ehrhardt Russias Winter Palace Neva Eharhardt Louisiana Avenue Northwest Whrhardt St. Betershburg Ehrhardt Washington

New Royal Arcanum Council Formed in Colimbie Name

A new Royal Arcanum council named Colimbie was formed at the Pythian Temple on Wednesday evening with Grand Regent John D. Siddis and a full slate of officers. Edmond Mallett was named Representative Grand Council, F W Parker regent, John E H Brooks vice regent, H E Pitcher orator, James G Jestur secretary, Thomas EMI elector, and others filling roles including treasurer William P Lockwood and warden John D Presser. Nearby, a juvenile mischief case ended with a court lecture for Johnny Love after he and peers rang bells and fled. Judge Kimball released him after promising better behavior.

Royal Arcanum James G. Jestur Thomas Emi William P. Lockwood John D. Presser Alexander B. Kirby Charles T. Coggeshall Emil A. Lange George W. Salter Carl Q O. Markham Alexander Abraham Johnny Love Johnny South Washington Patrick Naughton P Street Southwest Kimball

Flower Pickers Collateral Arrests Over Garden Bouquets

George McCarthy and Lewis Muller faced $10 collateral each after being arrested by Policeman Groff on information from government employee Thomas Lee for having flowers in grounds of the Department of Agriculture. They forfeited the collateral by staying away from the Police Court yesterday.

Department of Agriculture George McCarthy Lewis Muller Groff Thomas Lee

Excursions to Old Point Comfort by Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co

Old Point Comfort is a popular winter destination with a mild climate and fine hotels. The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company offers daily departures at 6:50 p.m. with electric lighting, comfortable staterooms, and an onboard cafe. Connections at Norfolk link to Southern trains and boats to New York and Boston. Multiple ticket offices are listed around town including at the wharf Seventh Street Sixth and Pennsylvania and 70 Fourteenth Street Colorado Building.

Old Point Comfort Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company Norfolk New York Boston Seventh Street Sixth Pennsylvania Avenue Fourteenth Street Colorado Building

Matinee at Lafayette Theatre Delights Local Audience

A Robert Flickman and pupils matinee under Miss Hawley impressed a large Lafayette audience yesterday. The one act play Faith's Divorce by Albert William Greeley of The Washington Post featured Edith Cranston played by Myrtle Olmstead and Bubby Labour portrayed by Robert Hickutan. Supporting roles included Charles Walton Tod Rogers and Heyward, with J Sterting and others delivering engaging performances.

Mx. Hickman Lafayette Theater Robert Flickman Myrtle Olmstead Edith Cranston Robert Hickutaun Ely Jend Givin Neing Bocce Bouncer

Graduating Class Elects Officers at Yeuninme School

The P1dus of the Armstrong Ma uat Yeuninme School elects officers for the graduating class. The slate includes Tulat Tewing, Dang Miss ms, and Robert Winslow.

Armstrong Mau Yeuinme School Tulat Robert Winslow

Seawright Lithia Water Remedy Claims and Public Endorsements

A historical ad exposes Seawright Lithia Water as a potent remedial agent for rheumatism insomnia and various ailments. Letters from users in Staunton Washington and beyond praise relief, with endorsements from physicians and merchants and references to supply in Staunton and Washington markets.

Seawright Patel

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