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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1905

Page

4

Funeral Train of Admiral Jones Reaches Cherbourg

Cherbourg reports the funeral train bearing Admiral Paul Jones and 600 American sailors arriving from Paris. The body is moved to a mortuary chapel on the wharf amid French and American honors. A transfer ceremony aboard the Brooklyn is planned for noon tomorrow as the squadron sails at 6 pm for the United States.

Cherbourg Paul Jones Paris Ine Naval Arsenal H J E Halmeville Ffth Catafalque United States Brooklyn Rodgers Chittanooga Ceemetery Mme Loubet Elysee Palace Loubet Ambassador McCormick Loomis McCormick Mme Fallieres Senate Houvier M Bertneaux Minaster Marine M Thomson Chamber of Deputies M Doumer Slgsber Brugere Fourner Porter Slgsbee Horace Porter New York Wsadur France

Indiana Glass sues railroads over discriminatory charges

Western roads are named defendants in a petition filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission by Root Glass Company of Terre Haute Indiana alleging unjust discrimination and undue prejudice in transportation charges. The glass maker says proper classification is sixth class while railroads seek fifth class. Named roads include Vandalia Evansville and Terre Haute Evansville Indiana Toll Chicago and Eastern Illinois Chicago and St Louis Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Michigan Central New York Chicago and St Louis Pere Marquette and Southern Indiana.

Indiana Glass Company Western Railroads Interstate Commerce Commission Root Glass Company Cerro Haute Ind Vandaa Evansville Terre Haute

Great Britain Sees Sharp Drop In Alcohol Use

A report to the State Department from American consul Frank W Mann at Nottingham notes a long term decline in alcohol consumption in Great Britain. Beer and spirits intake fell compared with the prior fifteen years and since 1900. Outlay on alcoholic drinks in 1904 was about 83 million dollars, down roughly 27 million from 1903 and down about 83 million from 1899.

Great Britain State Department Frank W Man American Pconsul Nottingham England Great Briton Compariso

Venezuela makes salt industry a state monopoly

Venezuelan government decree effectively places the salt industry under state control with the state selling only for consumption. Norman Hutchinson reports to the State Department that the measure could disrupt business and may not be wise for the country.

Norman Hutchinson Aracas State Department Venezuela Vonae Ana

Barry Randall Dead Prominent Architect Dies in Maryland

Barry Randall of New York son of the late Hon Alexander Randall of Annapolis died today after returning to Maryland nine months ago. He was born in Annapolis, a 3 alumnus of St Johns College Johns Hopkins and MIT, worked under Architect B H Richardson in Boston, helped build Mount St Alban Baptistry and residences in Washington Long Island and other cities. funeral tomorrow in Annapolis. He is survived by brothers Hon John Wirt Randall Blanchard Randall Burton Randall Daniel Randall and Wyatt Randall and two sisters Miss Adela Randall and Miss Katharine Randall.

New York Washington Wellington Post Baltimore Henry Randall Alexander Randall Annapolis Maryland Randall St. John’s Collage Johns Hopkins University Massachusetts Institute of Technollogy Ofice B. HB Hiehardson Boston Wash- Ay Hay Richmond Tuxedo Long Yaland Reform Calumet Clubs New York City Churchman’s Club Af New Or Antapor Ne John Wirt Randall Armapolia Blanchard Randall Burton Randall Philadelphia Daniel R Randall Avnapolla Wyatt Randall Adela Randall Katharine Randall

Dynamite wrecks Rose House in Cranberry West Virginia

An early morning dynamite attack partially destroys the Rose House hotel in Cranberry West Virginia about ten miles from the mountainside lumber town. Two guests were stunned and the building torn from its foundation, with windows shattered and the front facade ripped off. Damage estimated at around $3000.

Cranberry W. Va Washington Post

Arrests in Norfolk theft case lead to Cape Charles arrest

Richard Langley, wanted on larceny charges for stealing eighteen barrels of flour from the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad wharf, was arrested in Cape Charles by Detective Pettis and brought to Norfolk for a preliminary hearing. He allegedly obtained the Detroit Milling Company flour with a false bill of lading and sold it to two dealers, one fined $450 and costs.

Norfolk Richard Langley Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Cape Charles Pettis Langley Detroit Milling Company Costa

Negro pastor charged with forgery in Newport News

Special to The Washington ve Newport News Virginia July 7 Reverend W Chiles pastor of the Second Baptist Church a prominent local preacher was arrested on forgery charges. He was released on bond of 400 for a Police Court appearance next Wednesday. W C Lively a younger minister filed the warrant alleging Chiles aided in Livelys alleged crime.

Washington Newport News W. Chiles Negro Second Baptist Church Chiles Rey W.C Lively Lively

Probe Primary Frauds Spreads Across Richmond Court

In Richmond Virginia on July 7 Jackson Wee, a recent primary election judge, faced charges for aiding an unregistered voter J. KK Culberson to vote in the primary. The fraud case will be presented to the grand jury next week as Commonwealth's Attorney Richardson orders a thorough prompt investigation to identify any guilty parties.

Epadtal Dod Poane Richmond Jackson Wee Pollos Court J. KK Culberson Commonwealth Richardson

Treasure ship Florencia found off Mull in Armada wreck tale

Tobermory divers led by James Gush report near wreck of Florencia, the Armada treasure ship, blown up by a captive chieftain after a royal defeat. Duke of Argyll confirms long hunt for gold and ingots, with wood and brass remains unearthed as digging begins offshore Mull.

Duke of Argyll Spain English Washington Post Tobermory Scotland James Gush Boan Florencia England Beas New World House of Argyll Duken of Argyll Tdes Fay Oliver

ADVERTISEMENT HIS UNDOING DETECTIVES TRACE JAPANSE JOB AD

Detectives Hartigan and Baur traced a Japanese man using a newspaper ad seeking work as a cook or valet to a Baltimore arrest on grand larceny charges. Held in Sixth precinct, he denied identity but later admitted name and denied ring theft. a pawn ticket for a $350 diamond was found on him.

Kandt Hias George Hall Baltmore Central Office Hartigan Baur Baltimore Brenna Maj. Sylvester Washington Hartigan and Rat Kando Hig Narme

Magoon Named Minister to Panama After Canal Zone Post

The State Department announced Charles E Magoon as Minister to Panama. Also named consuls include Benjamin Chase of Fairfield Pennsylvania at Catania Italy Thomas B Van Horne of Franklin Ohio at Rosario Argentina and Thomas Edwards of Lead South Dakota at Ciudad Juarez Mexico.

Charles E Magoon Panama Canal Zone Panama State Department Henjgmin Chase Fairfield Catania Italy Thomas B van Horne Franklin Ohio Rosario

Bitten by a rattler a man near Lynchburg bitten by snake charmer tale

Special to The Washington Post reports Porter a young colored man in Lynchburg believed he was a snake charmer. He was bitten by a rattlesnake brought here in a box. He receives ammonia and strychnine as swelling and pain worsen. A yellow fever case is noted elsewhere.

Washington Post Lynchburg Porter Philadelphia Philadelphia Record

Jury frees Charles Lundeen from asylum after four years

Justice Ander woh of the District Supreme Court presided as a jury ruled Charles Lundeen of sound mind and ordered his discharge from the Government Hospital for the Insane. Lundeen had filed a habeas corpus petition claiming unlawful detention since being transferred to the asylum while serving as a first quartermaster in the United States Navy and discharged from the navy in July 1941.

Charles Lundeen Anderwoh District Supreme Court Government Hospital For Lundeen United Astates Navy Navy

Dog Attack Near Fourth and G Street Northwest

A pedestrian was bitten by a large dog owned by Misa Mabel A Barber of 439 Street NW while walking along the sidewalk near Fourth and G Street NW yesterday. The man received treatment for injuries to both legs and the dog was taken to the pound for killing. The same report notes Edward Coyle was found guilty of larceny in Police Court and sentenced to two months in jail for stealing donated clothing while employed by the Salvation Army.

Ride Fourth G. Streate Misa Mabel A. Barber Charles A. Beil Tha Eal Salvation Anny Edward Coyle Scott Coyle Selvation Army Rand Me

Negroes Fatally Wounded in Snow's Court Fight

At 1.80 o'clock this morning in Snow's court northwest two black men, Robert Wilson and Slims Hayden, were fatally stabbed in a drunken brawl. They were taken to the Emergency Hospital. James Peoples and Charles Wilson were arrested. they are seriously wounded. Keystone State Excursion: Pennsylvania Club Outing to River View with guests from Connecticut Republican Association. Prizes awarded for bowling include a silver cup and running shoes. Club officers and excursion committee named.

Snow's Court Robert Wilson Slims Hayden James Peoples Charles Wilson Pennsylvania River View Meshhera Connecticut Republican Association Mr. Zook Kenny& Sons J. B. Patterson B. Rich George B Gordon Castelberg Pennsylvania Ciwhsto Whiley FH Connecticut Association Henry MM. Camp William A. Countryman George A. Stranahen Pennsylvania Club George T Parker

Bottle Struck Child by Stepmother in Trinidad Street Fight

Fourteen year old Mariah King was struck in the face with a bottle thrown by her stepmother Ly King as a quarrel with her husband James King escalated on Trinidad Street Northeast. The girl suffered possible loss of sight in the right eye after glass fragments entered the eye. Ly King was arrested and detained for a police court hearing.

Mariah King Ly King Trinidad Street Mariah Wilson James King Mra King King

Lumber Yard Burned in South End Fire Damages 200000

A large timber yard fire in the South End of Boston caused about 200000 in damage to a lumber yard wharfage and stock. The blaze raged for over half an hour, resisting the fire department. It began at Benjamin F Lamb & Co Hardwood lumber dealers at 616 Albany Street and spread to Union Coal Company wharves and yards of William Carcrosa C W Leatherbee Gumber.

Boston Maya South End Benjamin F. Lamb & Co Albany Street Union Coal Company William Carcrosa Company

New York Capture of Grand Larceny Suspect

Police report Mark Kenney, wanted in the city for grand larceny, has been captured in New York. Detective Weetson will return with the prisoner today. Kenney allegedly stole about 39 from his mother on multiple occasions. A district court order requires $6,000 security for alimony in a separate maintenance case.

Sylvester Cinncionat Ohio Richard H. Garrett Tyler Washington Garrett J. W. McDonald North Capitol Street New York Avenue Maj. Bylyeater New York Mark Kenney Weetson Kenney Justice Anderson District Supreme Court Josephine Walsh John R Walsh Walsh Mra Walsh D Street Gertick Miorsey Albert Willers

The Late Prof Schuermann Violin Description

The article notes the violin of the late Prof Carl W Schuermann, an accomplished violinist, bearing the label Heyermiant in Nepos 169. It mentions its provenance from Nicholas Amau Cremona and a sale history linked to Dr Behwartz of Baltimore, with a claim about the rarity of genuine Amott violas and limited surviving examples.

Emmayee Cmmun Carl W. Schuermann Nicholas Amau Cremona Stradivarius Guarnertia Pricefosa Carl W. Schuermann, Jr Heyermiant In Schuermann Behwartz Baltimore Newvinger

Contumely for the Peacemake From the Kemp

Mr Roosevelt faces criticism over his peacemaking efforts as he pushes for relations between Russia and Japan. The attempt is met with mixed responses and negative outcomes despite continued diplomacy.

Mr Roosevelt Russia Japan

Gruiste Yet in Doubt Rifle Practice on Range

Doubtful if Naval Battalion will cruise this summer due to questions on district and general National Guard funds. Major Bell to select up to twenty officers and men for brigade rifle team from 18 candidates. Practice at Congres Heights July 10 to 14 with team selection July 16.

Maj. Bell National Guard Naval Battalion General National Guard Congress Harries the Guard War Department Congres Congres Heightoway Harpers Ferry Maj Bell Bell Haad M Ryan HG Atwell L H Johnecn Leonard Day William McCathran R Sullivan Orton H B Hollifield T P Hap Tt V Walker E McGovern HD Norris G@ M_ Stewart Sergi Magrudar Sergi WM Farrow, Jr

Illinois Marriage Law Halts Divorced Marriages July 1

Special Correspondent reports Illinois new law bars divorces within one year from remarriage. County officials dispute retroactivity while judges warn of citations and writs. some counties plan to issue licenses to those divorced within a year pending legal clarity.

Washington Post Chicago Illinois Salmon~son Jove Harry A Lewis Salmonson Salmongon Kavanagh and Tuley Superior Lewis Mack 2Nd Brentano M W Thompson Danville Illinoi Teley Mountry Thompson Sala

University Prolems Develop Professional Activity Debate

Arthur T Hadley argues for early student professional development while preserving broad social contact. He predicts university experimentation: in large cities, shorten college courses and separate professional study. in smaller schools, preserve college integrity and integrate life preparation to strengthen American institutions and citizenship.

Arthur T Hadley

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