General Wheeler of Alabama Aided Civil War Veteran and Politician
The article traces the life of General Wheeler of Alabama, a Confederate veteran wounded in battle who later became a lawyer and cotton planter. It details his long service in Congress from 1881 to 1899, roles at Smithsonian and the Military Academy, his rise to major general of volunteers, and his actions in the Spanish American War including Las Guasimas and San Juan Hill. It notes Roosevelt’s blessing of his cautious stance, his command in the Philippines, and his later writings and family tragedy.
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Wheeler
Ala
Congress
Alabama
Smithsonian Institution
the Military Academy
McKinley
Gen. Wheeler
U S. A
Santiago
Las Guasimas
San Juan
Hin
Shafter
Sthoney
San Juan Hall
Roosevelt
Wheeler as a Student and Confederate Officers
Marcus J Wright, longtime compiler of Confederate stars and correspondence for the Free and the Rebellion, died at his home last evening. The note from Ireland notes Wheeler’s death. Wheeler was the senior surviving Confederate cavalry officer. Official records show he rose to major, not lieutenant general, a distinction shared by Forrest as the only Confederate cavalry lieutenant general. Surviving high ranking officers include Buckner, Lee, and Stewart.
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Pier Marcus J Wright
Me Department
Gen Waeeler
Iren Worieas
Wwe
Iecoel
Ireland
Statens
Sersurge
United States Army
Wheeler
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Wally Martin
Preside Roosevel
Natchez, Miss
Stowe, Ot
Simon B Buckner
Kentucky
Stephen D Lee
Misssippi
Alexander P. Stewart
Tennessee
Public pride in schools praised by Wilson L Gill
Wilson L Gill told the Washington School City Federation at the Public Library last night that self government in schools, begun about fifteen years ago to counter decay, built the basis for a successful public school system. He described pupils electing mayors, judges, clerks and other officers to set laws.
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Wilson L. Gill
Washington School City Federation
Mr Gill
Elders' Union Adopts Amendments at Annual Meeting
The Elders' Union of Washington approved amendments to its constitution and by-laws during the final session on Wednesday night. Ordained elders will now be on the same footing as members whether active or not. Officers elected include Thomas F. Larrent president, R. L. Ewing vice president, Captain W. A. Somerville secretary, W. M. Terrell treasurer. Executive committee: Judge Stanton J. Peelle, WwW. H. H. Smith, Lawrence O. Mallory, Ben F. Brockett, O. B. Brown, George H. Brown, C. H. Carrington, A. B. Gordan, J. B. Lenten, Samuel F. Rynex.
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Elders’ Union of Washington
Thomas F. Larrent
R. L. Ewing
W. A. Somerville
W. M. Terrell
Visions
Stanton J. Peelle
H. H. Smith
Lawrence O. Mallory
Ben F Brockett
O. B. Brown
George H. Brown
C H. Carrington
A. B. Gorardon
J. B. Lenten
Samuel F. Rynex
Allen asserts need for more staff as patents soar
In his 1905 congressional report Commissioner F I Allen details a surge in patent and trademark filings, calls for expanded staff and office space, and notes District of Columbia leads patent issuance per population while foreign patents rise. He cites 30 270 patents issued and total receipts of 1 806 758 14 with expenditures of 1 479 633 22.
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Congress
F. I. Alen
Patent Office
United States Treasury
District of Columbia
Connecticut
Tennessee
Germany
England
Canada
Austro-Hungary
San Salvador
Allen
Feigns Death Attempt by Poisoning and Fraud Charge
Margaret Wativeless alias Adel Ray startled by police fled into a bathroom and a bottle labeled Jaundanum was found beside her but tests showed she had taken none. She had earlier obtained 20 from Mrs Tula H Lyles on false pretenses claiming her husband sought funds for his release. She lives at 712 HH Street Northwest.
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Margaret Wativeless
Adel Ray
Tula H. Lyles
Tho Enghth
West orders probe into police conduct in Howgate case
Commissioner West directs Maj Sylvester to investigate alleged mistreatment of Mrs H W Howgate after she fell from a car at Eleventh and G streets last Friday. A friend says she lay on the sidewalk for nearly an hour while a crowd gathered before ambulance transport. The inquiry questions whether a $5 charge by a hospital surgeon was proper.
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Commissioner West
Maj. Sylvester
H. W. Howgate
Howgate
Capt Howgate
Hough
West
Supt. Wilson
District Charities Board
Mrs Quiggle Recovered After Apartment Shootings
Mrs W J Quiggle, shot twice by her husband in November, was discharged from Emergency Hospital and will reside temporarily at 928 G Street SE. The shooting occurred on the eighth floor of the Brunswick apartment house near Thirteenth and I streets after a theater outing. Quiggle killed himself. Police attributed the act to insanity.
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W. J. Quiggle
G Street
Quiggle
Brunswick
Thirteenth and I
Quigle
Railways in Philippines bids unsatisfactory prompt rework
Proposals for constructing railways in the Philippines drew criticism as Scheyer & Co a bid for part of Lion island failed to meet ad terms and risked overburdening the insular government. The White syndicate won approval to build about 300 miles across Cebu Negros Panay with a four percent guarantee on 95 percent of costs. Taft plans to press Speyer & Co to modify their bid to meet terms or face another bid round.
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Philippines
Scheyer& Co
Lion
Foitpsine Commission
Cebu
Negros
Panay
Taft
Speyer & Co
Army and Navy Officers to Attend Cuba Dedication Trip
A detachment led by Lt Gen Young Lt Gen Chaffee and Maj Gen Betes will sail from New York February 8 aboard the Sumner to attend dedications in Cuba for monuments at Hil Caney San Juan ridge Surrender Tree and La Guasimas honoring Spanish American War battles. The ceremony on February 14 will invite President Palma Cuban officials and the Cuban minister in Washington Senor Quegada. A committee including Gen Young Gen Mills and Col Webb Hayes will organize under the congressional act with Cuba donating land and cannons for the grounds.
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Army
Navy
Santiago
Cuba
Hil Caney
San Juan Ridge
Palma
Washington
Senor Quegada
Gen. Young
Gen. Mills
Col
Webb Hayes
Crba
Jurisdiction Denied over Isle of Pines Claim in Cuban Dispute
Edward P. Ryan, representing Isle of Pines residents in Washington, argues Cuba lacks jurisdiction over the island and disputes Platt amendment status. He cites refusal to surrender chattels by James M. Steele under Cuban court orders, and accuses Cuban authorities of closing American schools and denying road funding while collecting taxes.
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Havana
James M. Steele
Pearce Transportation Company
Edward FP. Ryan
Washington
Isle of Pines
Cuba
Durban
Steele
Santa Fe Railway System
Dallas
Tex
Buffalo
N. Y
Grand Army of
War Department plans camps for drills across the nation
The War Department seeks Congress approval to assemble troops beyond coast artillery at about seven camps nationwide for extended summer drills. Proposals include two Atlantic camps, two Pacific camps, and about three interior camps to form nearly a division at most sites. Building permits also listed for homes on Girard Street and Water Street Northwest. A Maryland man had an eye removed after an accidental birdshot injury during a hunting trip in North Carolina.
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United States
Coast Artillery
War Department
Congress
Atlantic
Pacific
Riley
Ashford
William H. Hall
Girard Street
Walter ©. Braybeare
M. F Ruppert
Water Street
P. J Ned
A. P. Clark
Piper & Kenyon
Bb. C. Hughes
Traviliah
Hughes
North Carolina
Mrs McKinley Plea Aids McCord In Cleveland Nomination
Mrs McKinley widow of the late President wrote to President Roosevelt in support of Frank McCord Cleveland Internal Revenue official candidate for a third term. This marks a repeated appeal following earlier letters and shows the lingering influence of McKinley the man who, years ago, punished a critic he deemed uncomplimentary. The White House visit confirms ongoing backing and options for the Cleveland nomination.
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Frank McCord
Internal Revenue
Cleveland
Kinley
Roosevelt
McCord
White House
Coolumbiana
Goldenbogen
John F. Goldenbogen
Senate
Cuyahoga County Republican Committee
Congress
Ohio
McKinley
Hanna
McTiinley
Printers Split Over Open Shop Resolution
T C Parsons, eight hour committee chair, says Typothetae resolution is a weak bid to keep men united and counter President Lynch’s speech. He accuses the union of weakness while denying plans to close shop, noting nonunion employees have joined the union after learning working conditions.
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T. C. Parsons
Lynch
Parsons
Typothetae
Bridegroom with Five Names Applies for License
Henry James Frank Cain Alien Prather told clerk Frank L. Williams his long list of given names when applying for a marriage license. He is twenty two from Atlanta Georgia and says his intended wife Minnie Ashton will share his troubles as they plan to wed at Portner flats.
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Henry James Frank Cain Alien Prather
Henry James Frank Cain Allen Prather
Minnie Ashton
Portner Flats
Bad Elephant Refused by National Zoo
A troublesome African elephant named Duke has been refused by the Zoo and must seek a new home. Philadelphia resident Jacob Hope offered Duke, whose past mischief included spraying crowds with his trunk and alarming visitors.
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National Zoo
Duke
Jacob Hope
Ninth Street
Philadelphia
Dunk
The Little Widow Sways Health with Grape-Nuts Use
A California widow shares how Grape-Nuts restored her strength after childbirth and illness, lifting weight from 96 to 113 pounds in two months and calming nerves. Her 4 year old recovered from eczema after adopting the diet, with rosy skin and steady appetite.
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San Bernardino Co
Cal
Postum Co
Wellvile
Bridge Tax Levied on New Washington Bridge
The Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway will pay a half cent tax per passenger when using the new highway bridge. Result of a 1901 Congress act taxing railway use of the bridge. Daily traffic 1,600 to 1,800, about 600,000 yearly riders, yielding roughly $3,000 to the District.
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Washington, Alexandria
Mackenzie
Faw
Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Vernon
Ross School Dedicated in Ceremony on Harvard Street
Several hundred children and district officials attended the dedication of the new John W. Ross School on Harvard Street. Lee Ross, son of the late commissioner for whom the school is named, was present as speakers praised his father’s public service and character. The eight room brick building houses 300 pupils with modern ventilation and heating, including an electric motor and top‑vent air intake.
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Columbian Heights
Public Schools
Stuart
Kate Bevard
Ross
Bundy
Columbia Heights Citizens’ Association
Coronssioners
Boas
Sioth
R. M. Fishburne
Mount Pleasant Congregational Church
Richard Kingsman
Rosa
Ie Bageboard
Grandsons to pallbear Mrs. Anne Sheedy at 98
Four grandsons will pallbear at the funeral of Mrs. Anne Sheedy who died Wednesday at her daughter Brigid McMahon’s home on 21st Street Northeast. The service begins 8:30 pm from the residence and proceeds to St. Aloysius Church for rites, with interment at Mt. Olivet cemetery. Sheedy, widow of Martin Sheedy, was 98 and had lived on I Street for 35 years.
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Anne Sheedy
Bridget McMahon
Teach School Boys to Shoot at Rifle Practice Session
The international board for the promotion of rifle practice held its annual meeting in this city to train schoolboys in military rifle use. Gen Wingate of New York was named to head a committee to extend the program to other states. He has advanced efforts to place the rifle in public schools and proposes school boards to use a Congress act authorizing government loaned arms to organize practice clubs.
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International Board For
Wingate
New York
Pleads Insanity for Murder in Neonatal Death Case
Mary Graves, a young Negro woman, offered epileptic insanity as a defense in Criminal Court No. 1 for the murder of her newborn on August 2, allegedly by purging it in an ash heap. She denied knowledge of the tragedy on the witness stand. Experts testified to her epilepsy. The case goes to the jury today. Defense lawyers J McD Carrington and Ss D Truitt, and government assistant Turner, spoke.
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Mary Graves
J. McD. Carrington
Ss. D. Truitt
Turner
Endearing Letters in Promise to Marry Suit
Daniel Scanson faced a $10,000 breach of promise suit before Justice Barnard in Circuit Court No 1. Miss Sarah Agnes Galvin testified she received letters of an endearing character and prepared for marriage, while Scanson denied the promise but admitted social calls and letter writing. The case adjourned to Monday for the jury verdict, with James A O Shea and George H Calvert for the plaintiff and Michael J Colbert and Michael J Keane for the defense.
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Daniel Scanson
Justice Barnard
Sarah Agnes Galvin
Madeline Pollard
W. C. BP. Breckinidge
Kentucky
Scanlon
James A. O'Shea
George H. Calvert
Michael J. Colbert
Michael J. Keane
Amendment to Washington and Western Maryland Rail Charter Favored
A report on House bill 12086 favors amending the Washington and Western Maryland Rail Company charter to adopt a route across the canal opposite the original line. The proposed path would cross Canal road near Chain Bridge and include a fifty foot roadway bridge. The original act required completion by March 2, 1889, but no construction has occurred.
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Washington and
Virginia
Washington
Fort Myer Soldiers Accused of Insulting Daughters in Ballston
President directs an investigation into claims that five Fort Myer soldiers insulted the daughters of JG I Jordan at the Aqueduct Bridge terminal. Deputy Marshal C H W Wilbert is accused of cowardice in failing to protect them as one soldier sat on a woman’s lap and threats were made when a friend intervened.
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Fort Myer Warrison
JG. I. Jordan
Ballston
Aqueduct Bridge
C. H W. Wilbert
Ailme
Weather letters reveal storm threat and brisk coastal winds
January 25 1906 weather bulletin from the Weather Bureau notes a low pressure near east Florida and high pressure over New England driving northeasterly winds along the South Atlantic coast with rain in the Carolinas Georgia and Florida. Expect rain in the northern Middle Atlantic and Southern New England Saturday with generally fair weather elsewhere.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington, D. C
East Florida
New Wingland
South Atlantic
Carolinas
Georgia
Florida
North Pacific Coast
Nouthern
Middle Atlantic
New England
Missouri
Mississippi
Ohio Valley
Lake Region
East Gulf Coast
West Gulf Coast
Lake Michigan
European
Grand Banks
Atlantic
Norfolk
Charleston
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William McKinley
Stonewall Jackson
Theodore Roosevel
Gen Wheeler
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Thomas H Moncder
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E. Cor
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Tharp
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Louise Cobb
Stealmen& Watch
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900Th St
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American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
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Holland Mad King Co
CW van der Hoogt
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Ellis F Frost
W van der Hengt
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WM. Smith
Arthur Pl
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Washington Gas Light Company
10Th St Nw
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Atx
J. & Eotisis
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Riakrdriver
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Arlington
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Wth
G Sts
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Portsmouth
Clarissa BR. Tufts
Columbia
Binney St
White
Pa Ave
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