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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1905
Page
2
A historic one hour downpour drenched Washington from 7:20 to 8:20 pm, with 3.22 inches reported at Thirtieth and M streets and totals rising to 4.03 inches by 9 pm. The storm caused widespread damage to streets, tracks, and buildings, flooding the Chevy Chase line, delaying streetcars, and prompting emergency repairs. A near-drowning occurred when two boys and a horse were swept downstream at a zoo ford before reaching safety.
London dispatch reports Vienna officials consider an international agreement to protect Black Sea commerce and pressure Russia over the Kalax Potemkin. Britain, France, Italy, Austria, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece are seen as the principal powers likely to act.
Telegraphic lines to Barahona City are reconnected as Gen. Candalario de Is Rosa presses toward Haitian territory. The War Ministry reports this movement has effectively yielded a pacific situation at Barahona.
Historic advertisement copy touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters promising restored appetite stomach strength and relief from headaches malaria and female disorders. Claims appear as an early medical remedy pitch with bold emphasis and fragmentary OCR text.
Special to The Washington Post from Chicago reports lawyers discuss possible injunctions as the government considers measures against the four packing companies. Attorney John B. Miller says no action will occur before week’s end and that reasonable notice will be given to the Federal Attorney before any step.
An infant grandson of Hupfel, a New York brewer, drowned at the grounds of his estate in Newburg North Carolina. A nurse wheeling a carriage left it momentarily and a gust toppled the carriage into the lake, trapping the child as workers recovered the body.
Chicago reported widespread injuries from Fourth of July celebrations. Dispatched figures from 130 cities show 36 dead and 1,677 injured by firecrackers firearms gunpowder and toy pistols. Thunderous celebrations caused nervous shocks among patients in Chicago hospitals and police were needed to disperse crowds.
Naomi Rebekah Lodge No 1 I O C F installed a new slate of officers by a Dorcas Rebekah Lodge No 4 Installing team led by Grand Master Mrs Ida Arnold. Officers named include Noble Grand Mrs Irene A King and Vice Grand Miss Jenna Murray with gifts presented to several members including a parasol to Mrs Arnold and jewels to Miss Nettle Wallace and Mrs Kate Gibson. A gold pin was given to Mizey Anna M Roberts as lodge secretary.
Weather conditions and forecasts from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau note high pressure over Canada and the North Atlantic, heavy showers in the Mid Atlantic and Northeast, cooler temperatures in the Middle and South Atlantic states, with scattered showers expected farther east and cooler trends in the Ohio and Upper Mississippi regions. Local report cites Potomac and Shenandoah rivers muddy after recent rains.
Charles W. Fairfax junior member of Stone and Fairfax, prominent in Washington real estate. Virginian by birth born June 9 in Fairfax County descended from historic Fairfax family. Joined firm in 1888, became partner in 1890, director of Traders National Bank, Potomac Fire Insurance, Mason and Almay Temple member.
Special Correspondence from The Washington Post reports potato bugs are not found in Washington or Oregon. favorable climate and soil boost potato farming profitability. Grant Corrill of Centralia Washington notes no bugs west of the mountains, credits wet winters and bottom lands for good returns and rare pest impact.
James Coyle thirty four year old mother of the Salvation Army was arrested by Detectives Weedon and Tyler on larceny charges. He allegedly stole four overcoats two summer salts five pairs of pants and an ulster collected for the poor. He admitted guilt and was jailed at the Sixth precinct station house to be brought to the Police Court today. He had driven the wagon collecting donations and sold the items for 70 cents at a second hand store. Artifacts were recovered by detectives. Special Correspondent The Washington Post. Portland Oregon July 1 Two million dollars worth of paintings are housed in the Museum of Art at the Lewis and Clark Exposition under Frank Y Du Mond chief of fine arts. The collection includes canvases studies in water color and many figures in bronze and marble.
Chicago department store drivers move to vote on whether to declare off the strike over conditions at department stores. The Department Store Drivers Union, with 70 members, will decide tomorrow night. Over 100 drivers on strike filed applications for their former positions today. Atlantic Coast Line Dividend announced with dividend payable on common stock.
Drowning tragedies on the Potomac leave two families in mourning. William Bimimons, nine, whose clothes were found on Analostan Island, was recovered near the island's south end. Paul Sprangenburg, sixteen, disappeared near Chain Bridge while swimming with his brother and a friend. Coursin reported the July Fourth drowning and police began river dragging, with the coroner confirming accidental death.
News of Freeman Epes Pryor's drowning reached Washington yesterday. The 22 year old son of Mr and Mrs A Campbell Pryor resided in Yazoo City for about three weeks while working in the Chancery Court clerk's office. Pryor, formerly of Washington, D C, was fishing with a Fourth of July group when he attempted to swim Tribune Lake and exhausted before reaching shore. Friends tried to help in a boat but could not reach him in time. He attended Virginia colleges and Hampden-Sidney, was a Kappa Alpha member, and had been invited to a fraternity banquet in Washington. Interment will be at Rock Creek Cemetery. funeral arrangements await his arrival today.
Eugene P Garges drowned Tuesday when a yacht overturned in a Gull Lake storm near Battle Creek Michigan. He visited his brother in Detroit and was son of William H Garges of Southeast Washington. the obituary notes other local ties and a forthcoming speech by Uncle Sam on Washington’s future.
A southern reader from Cartersville praises Postum Food Coffee as a healthful alternative after Coffee caused indigestion and nervous trouble. The letter claims sleep improved quickly, health restored, and long term use beneficial. Pontum Company credit and mention of The Road to Wellville are included.
The District government mourns the death of a sewage plant employee connected to Col. Biddle, with funeral plans through St. Peter's Church. Relatives include siblings in Mexico City and two sisters in Washington. Samuel A. Garges of Detroit will bring the remains to the city this afternoon for arrangements. Separately Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood receives eye care in Boston after possible Philippine service, planning a Cape Cod retreat before returning to Maple.
A torpedo from Fourth of July fireworks exploded in a bedroom at 2033 Florida Avenue Northwest yesterday, injuring seven year old Unstead Bradford and his thirteen year old brother Granville. Dr. Ruffin treated the boy at home.
Severe storm caused deaths and injuries in Milan and northern France. In Milan area casualties including one dead and thirty wounded, with uprooted trees and rail disruption. In France two killed near Angers, crops damaged around Orleans, Lyons, and Chambery.
A fragmented note argues that Magus represents a good investment as a core idea of exploration. Proponents claim steady returns and practical value, while critics urge caution about speculative claims.
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