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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1905

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2

Inaugural Week Spars Saloon Closings Uproar

The Senate opposes closing saloons on inauguration day amid protests by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Public Comfort Chair Weller argues for open restaurants to serve the 300000 expected visitors, while District officials press for accommodations for visiting dignitaries and a large parade lineup including veterans and civic groups.

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Weller Public Comfort Committee Senator Lodge Senate Fir B Streets Woman's Christian Temperance Union Committee On Public Comfort Pubili Garmifort United States Roosevelt Gen Thayer John McLane New Hampshire Wilson New Willard Ransdell Tennessee Brownlow Washington Warner Tennessee Solons Department of the Potomac G. A. FR White House Rough Riders Organiza Tio L G Mssten Medal of Honor Legion Culpeper Minutemen Clpeper Pennsylvania Avenue Fiarrison Sudsam Col O W Hammond Yank Knights of the Maccabees Golden Etule Hall Ninth Street Maccabees Col Hammond Catteo Committee On Pennesylvania Avenue
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Talk of Playgrounds Better Houses for the Poor

A mass meeting at Calvary Baptist Church heard Justice Brewer, former Boston Mayor Josiah Quincy, and Col. John Biddle urge Congress to condemn unsanitary dwellings and fund public playgrounds. Speakers stressed playgrounds and better housing as vital to child welfare, with a resolution for $8,000 for playground care and maintenance approved.

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Justice Brewer Quincy Boston Biddle Calvary Baptist Church Josiah Quincy Congress United States Supreme Court Cala Ufa Wood Samaritan Coal Riddle Associated Charities Coltal Brewer Sali Woodward John B. Sleman, Jr Charles WW. Weller Mr. Weller Hamiet Weller
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Gridiron Club Celebrates Twentieth Winter Dinner at Willard

The Gridiron Club marks its 20th annual winter dinner with a record crowd at the New Willard Hotel. Maj. John M. Carson presides as president, as the club shifts from the Arlington to the Willard for this milestone event.

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New Willard Gridiron Club New Willard Hotel John M. Carson Ariington Hotel Welcker's John 8. Wise T. Murray Charles M. Ogden George William Adams John Alden W.E. Barrett Charles A. Boynton Henry V. Boynton W. W. Burhans N. Clark F.C. Crawford T. C. Crawford C. Dunnell Wv. DeGraw Frank Adams Depuy Edward Fleming G. Handy Perry Heath A. Lyman H. B. F. Mactfarland W. C. McBrire David R. McKee Ben ‘Perley Poore Fred P. Powers M. G. Seckendorff O. O. Grealey
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Tragic Domestic Row Ends in Double Shooting Tragedy

In Washington Comodore Williamson's home in 2006 A street northwest a man named William Burge shot his wife Daisy Burge nineteen. Lena Lawson was also wounded and Mrs Mary Jordan narrowly escaped a fatal repeat. Burge fled to his mother in law's home firing again before being wounded. Coroner ordered an inquest and Burge was taken to hospital in serious condition with 2 bullets in the brain and jaw. The event involved a prior threats as Daisy had feared the husband and sought to leave.

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William Burge Daisy Burge Lena Lawson Mary Jordan Frank Jordan Burge Commodore Thomas Williamson Nevitt Washington Geince Asbury Park Daley Burge Annie Lawson Lena Commodore Williamson Daisy Mrs. Lawson Jena Lawson Williamson O Street Jordan Murphy Frank Jourdan
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Guardians Seek Writ Over Minor in Dispute

Justice Gould issued a writ of habeas corpus directing Mary Murray a minor and Lizzie Colen the woman with whom she lives be brought to court. The Board of Children's Guardians claims the child was committed to its care on August 20, 1902, and seeks custody as legal guardian. The parents are unknown and Colen refuses delivery. Hearing adjourned to next Tuesday at 3.00 p.m.

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Board of Guardians Lizzie Colen
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Funds Sought by Citizens Relief Association for Winter Aid

Citizens' Relief Association and the board of charities urge urgent funds to aid the city’s poor due to severe winter weather. A special finance committee meeting will seek methods to raise money as responses to appeals have fallen short. Donations listed include many individuals and firms with varied amounts. contact details for the association officers are provided.

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Citizens’ Relief Association Board of Charities John Joy Edson Associated Charities General Fund John ¥. Wilkins Relief Association Edson David Warner Rufus W. Peckham Hutchinson & McCarthy M. W. Baldwin Milas B. B W .S. Bright James Funk M. Woodworth Associated Charitiea G. G. Cornwell & Sons E.G. Schafer & Co A. Virginia Waters Charles Rauscher J. R. Hawley C. I Correia Bradley Charles McGee Bawin Gazetta Juhn J. Stoddard Gustav Louis Alan O. Clephane Jennie K. Evans Wilkins Association G Street Washington Post Washington Loan and Trust
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Weather and obits from a historic newspaper item

A lengthy weather bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture reports a general rise in temperatures across the Midwest and Great Lakes regions with light precipitation in several areas and forecast snow in the Lake region and Northern New England. Local readings record midnight to 10 p m values with highs and lows and humidity. The page also notes the death of Rev H G Griswold, formerly of Cordele Georgia, and a report of Frank Fields found unconscious from exposure in Washington D C, with a brief medical update.

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U. S. Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Missleelop Canada Lake Ontario Dakotas Upper Lake Region Lake Montana Pacffe Lower Lake Region New England Upper Lake Regions Northwest Rocky Mountain Region All States Great Lakes Gulf States Lake Region Ohio Mingissippi Middle Stote Rocky Mountain Middle Atlantic States Middle Atlantic Gulf Coast Lake Michigan Grand Banks
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Indoor interscholastic meet to be held in Washington

The second annual indoor track and field games for Washington schools draw about 180 boys from thirty schools in the District Alexandria Baltimore Philadelphia and Pittsburg. Highlights include Seitz Georgetown University aiming to break the 60 yard record paced by Walker and Doyle with five relay races and extensive entries from Central Technical Georgetown Prep and other schools. The program opens with grade school sprints at 7 15 pm followed by first year high school races and a long list of events and entrants from various eastern institutions.

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Washington Convention Wall Alexandria Baltimore Philadelphia Pittsburg Charles E. Seitz Georgetown Universsity Seitz Lon Myers New York Athletic Club Madiven Square Garden New York R. H. Walker Technical High School Errinter J H. Doyle, Jr Georgetown Central and Technical Schools Georgetown Prep van Schrader Army and Navy Prep Washington School For Episcopal High School of Milton Academy Country School For Boys City College Polytechnic Institute, of Drexel Institute of Philadelphia Dumont Scott Pittsboro High School Robertson Fairfax Oyster Lton 1. K. Giobons Hilton J. H. Doran Gurtin George Fort Jackson William St. Ciatz Towers le Roy van Reuth Gales Willam Block Webster Wendall Cassidy John Owens Walter Avery Arthur R. G. Farmer Towere H. Q. Mann Edmonds Mahoney Smallwood Raymond Ryan Takomi Edward Schmid Franklin Echee Boya J. H. Hopp L. French C. H Robinette E. H Farmer E. BH J. D. Browne W. H Howard T. Thomas H. L. Logan WE Thompson Edward Kelley I. Baker N . James Bailey C. Bailey G. Bard J. EB. Nolan St. John’s J H. Crawford Jane Michael Cannon W. V. Brown G. P R. Kk. Phelan M. Osgood W Morse BR. B Munroe W. HB. Kemper,. 4. 8; Paul Cook, C. A. 3, Lea Roberte, C. H EB. Kent A. S AL D Duganne T. H OS R Smith J.B. Gough Episcopal H W. P. Green Marbury Beaodsivk Inchas Holman Fletcher J P. Yoder B. Hamilton Cooh S.A Wright SB Kent Phillips Bristol C.H Arthur Devlin Bernard Farrell St. John's F. Magness J. J. Biandin Raenard Kelley A. and Robert Allen Wickilffe Herr Sittenhouse H M. Rhecy Baltey Backus T. H Graham Evens M. W W. B. Dek J. Hendley J. Sherman M. Stinemetz D. Ellsworth J. W. Sturgess F. Marion D. L. Carmady H Brisw Dumontcot P. H Boernstein
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Gibson Succumbs to Wounds in North Carolina Fight

Edward Gibson a 35 year old African American died at Providence Hospital from a fractured skull suffered in a Concord North Carolina street assault two weeks earlier. Police ruled no crime in Washington and notified Concord authorities to pursue those responsible. Gibson fled to Washington after learning he was suspected of firing a revolver. he received care from Dr Edward H Reede before his death following hospital treatment.

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North Carolina Edward Gibson Providence Hospital Concord N. C Nevitt Hartigan and Gaur Washington Magn Gibson Pawers George Holmes Fitzgerald Charles Montgomery Treasury M Street Montgomery Fourth Street Edward H. Reede Ninth Street Reede
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Notice of bankruptcy creditors meeting for Norval K Tabier

In the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Norval K Tabier is adjudicated bankrupt. A first meeting of creditors will be held January 284 at 3 pm in room 410 Columbian Building Washington DC to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business. Referee Edward S McCalmont and attorney Edwin B Hay represent the bankrupt.

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Ieee Supreme Court OF the District of Columbia Norval K. Tabier Washington, D. C Columbian Building Fifth Street Maid Creditera Ward Edward 8 Washington Gas Light Company 10Th St William ORME JaWd&Stofes Citizens National Bank OF Washington City Washingjton District of Columbia Association For Rayment Jing H. Moore Amoa
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Georgetown Prep Second Team Dominates Relay Details

The record lists multiple runners including B M OGorman John Campbell Louis Ansley and H Walker in an 8 relay event at St Johns College. It notes performers from Georgetown Prep second team and several others like J W Montgomery F T Howare Nolan and Farrell with a four elevenths mile distance.

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B. M. O'Gorman John Campbell Epis Louis Ansley Mc Donald W. Walker AL. Thompson St. Johns College
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Hannahs. Davis Hannah S. Davis George E. Davis War Department French Street Trinity Church Third C Streets Arlington Davia Niowera Prn Farhive George F. Elliott United States Marine Corps Friends of Children Massachusetts Parker Negro Shote H. G. Griswold Harry G. Griswold Griswold Columbian University Thait School Supreme Court of District Grin‘wold Cordele Frank Fields Eighth and M Streets North Capitol Garfield Hospital Asheville Atlan Atlantic City Biermarsh Mare Buffalo Cincinnati Cheyenne Mort Lowe Denver Unto Des Moines Tawa Galveston Tex Helena Mont Indianapolis Ind Jacksonville Fila Kansas City Bho Little Rock Ark Mich Marquette Memphis Tenn New Orleans North Platte Nebr Omaha Salt Lake City Ute St. Lois Springneld al Coy Vickeburg Mise Convention Hall Lansburgh & Bro Rene Ee Norfolk New Brunswick Seventh St Peter Grogan Credit For All Adalta 7Th St Bet. H and I Sts Percy Foster Mgr Sloan’s Art Galleries G St U. S. Treasury Russia Persia Cc. G. Sloan G Co American Security and Crust Company Fifteenth Street Columbia—Central High School SE. Kent Leo Roberts F. Wallace P Cook H McCormuck Eastern High School A L Thompson Field H. Hallam J. Miller Western High Senes W Morse R. E Phelen Blairett M . Osgrod R B. Munroe J. More Rosemond Sloane RL Smith C. P. Browne Boya A. G. Ober, Jr J. H. Ober T C Bailey James Hetley Episcopsi High School Virginia Frank Cariel G. Gough Beandrick Howel Marburr W. P Green H. Nickum G. W. Stephens C. A. Rettaiam B. X. Holland District of Columbia High Scchools Western High School Mac Central High School B. McManus Britbeop C. Clagcott Era High School Palmer Robbinelle Kem F. Ellis P. Shade A. Bradley A. Bundick Georgetown Pisp Edward Duggan Milton Jeff Edward Gately James Hagan A von Schrader Baltimore City College Duker G. Ziegler F. Gutman P. Davis Baltimore Polytechnic Institute C. Vanezks G Heys F. McCormick W. Boyd Drexel Institute H. Joyce D. Knox Johnson Brothers F St Main N. W Per Hoon F. Droop soNs Co Ave First Baptist Church Fred B. Saylor Dailey Quartet Scott Cirel Jease Riggs House Mac Donnall School OF Hrenology Sth Q St. Nw Macdonnall Miller B. B. Earnshaw & Bro 11Th M Ste Om Verson Shoomaker CO McGill & Wallace Pope Clara Wes Brunswick Alice M. Paterson Wilber L. Smith W. Land T N.Y Phos the Sunday Post
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