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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1905

Page

2

In Shadow of Dome Praise Service in Openate

Two thousand people attended patriotic and religious exercises on the Capitol steps in Washington. Delegates from the United Society of Christian Endeavor arrived in Baltimore and Washington for the international convention, with Commissioner Henry B. F. Macfarland and Bishop Samuel Fallows of Chicago addressing the crowd and praising patriotism, unity, and faith.

East Central Capitol Baltimore United Society of Christian Endeavor Henry B. F. Macfarland Samuel Falelows Chicago District Union Ardelle Payne Edna Gottlieb Y P McCurdy Holcombe G. Johnson C. Gilman Macfarland United Stars Washington Christopher Columbus Coorg Theodore Hoogevelt Congrass House Washington Capitol

Baltimore pastors gather for citywide convention services

Reverend B B Bagby John B Breman and J P McCurdy lead a rally as visitors depart on the b o clock train. Washington clergy attend gay p meetings in bai while Baltimore churches host sermons by visiting pastors led by Rev C H Butler at Second Lutheran Church. An afternoon men’s meeting at the armory and a women’s meeting at the Lyric are planned along with services at Meecerate Congregational and Harlem Avenue churches. Twenty one simultaneous meetings begin at 2 o'clock across the city.

Baltimore United States Samuel Fallows Chicago Percy S Foster Foster Fallows J. G Butler House of Representatives Macfarlagd Bishop Fallows B B. Bagby John B. Breman J. P. McCurdy Bai Washington C H. Butler Kellar Second Lutheran Church Lombard and Green Streets Armory Lyric Harlem Avenue

Christian Endeavor Day At National Convention

Baltimore delegates and visitors took three excursions to Washington Gettysburg and Chesapeake Bay during the Christian Endeavor national convention. Notables Gov Warfield and Mayor Timanus attended. A camp fire program featured speakers from Jamaica New York Japan India and India and discussed a memorial flag while the chorus of 3400 sang The Star Spangled Banner.

Baltimore, Dd Guy Dgscaratee Washington Battlefigit Gettysburg James L. Ml Chesapeake Bay Warfeld Timanus Chamsion Armory Hall Christian Endeavor John E Handall Kingston Jamaica W. C. Atwood Don O. Shelton New York Amos Rebella Christian, Endeavor World Henry Gilligan Ogewa Bendal Japan H. G. C. Halcock Ching R. A. Hume India William Shaw Bogton Fresident Clark Handkerenery Nate Vave

Old Sol Roasts Washington in a Heat Wave

Yesterday Washington endured genuine summer heat as Old Sol scorched the city with temperatures near the century mark and high humidity. Weather forecasts hint at a possible relief as Jupiter Pluvine may intervene today or tonight, though Old Sol could return briefly. The day tied for one of the hottest in memory with Washington ranking among only four major cities in heat.

Washington Old Sol Weather Bureau Oli Sol Jupiter Pluvine Plave Boston Jacksonville New Orleans Vicksburg Qld Sol

Bankers Host First Meeting For Washington Bankers’ Event

The executive committee of the Bankers' Association of Washington met in the Washington Loan and Trust Company directors' room to plan the October gathering of the American Bankers' Association. Subcommittees outlined duties from receptions at the White House and Corcoran Gallery to organizing trips to Arlington Fort Myer Mount Vernon and Indian Head with souvenirs, bank and trust company entertainment, and traveler details.

Bankers’ Association of Washington Washington Loan and Trust Company American Bankers’ Association Clover A. F Fox Parris Clasener Fort Myer W. B Hibbs Mount Vernon Charles J Well Robert N Harper E. Southard Parker Banks T & Jones Trust Companien HF. Saul Mavinga Banks W. V Cox Jowin Tall Thomas Brown J. Brallwaged White House Corcoran Art Gallery Glover Bankers’ Association John Joy Edson William A. Mearny H. Smith

Engineer Horace Hollins Taken Ill On Freight Engine

Engineer Horace Hollins of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad fell acutely ill while piloting a freight engine from Richmond to this city yesterday. He guided the engine to Second and Katresis, where Casualty Hospital ambulance met the train and transported him for treatment. He subsequently left the hospital and resides in Richmond.

Horace Hollins Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Richmond Second Katresis Rollins

Hood's Sarsaparilla Cited as Cure for Rheumatism

An old ad claims rheumatism lingers due to blood acidity and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a thousands cured remedy, asserting the medicine corrects the acid condition of the blood to relieve the ailment.

Hood

Imputation Headed by Defense Objection in Williamson Case

In Portland on July 3 the prosecution accused the defense of tampering with government witnesses in the United States against Congregeman Williamson Dr Van Gesner and Martin R Biggs. An objection prevented Green Beard from answering a question about being urged to testify for money. The Beard father and son testified they took land claims with Gesner's involvement and expected full payment after proof. A letter from Gesner to Henry Beard advised relinquishing a timber claim to avoid a government investigation, but Beard relented and was repaid filing fees while others kept lands and proceeded to final proof.

Portland Oreg United States Congregeman Williamson van Gerner Martin R Biggs Green Beard Bennett Henry Beard Crook County Williamson and Gesner Heny van Gesner Jear ‘Prineville Beard

Interdenominational Bowling League Formed in South Washington

Churches in South Washington form the Interdenominational Bowling League with six congregations creating a board of directors. Officers include J C Fish as president and C D Church as first vice president. Three games per week with prizes offered. attendance at church services required for players.

South Washington Churches of Sixth Presbyterian Fifth | Baptist St. Mark's Lutheran St. John’s| Lutheran Westminster Presbyterian Marvin Methodist G P. Howe 2 . Fish Boo Tst W. Richards J . Carroll St. Mark’s Lutheran H Fellinger J. Trede St. John's Lutheran C. A Zaenner George B Ostermayer C D Church JW Stephenson Maryin Methodiat Wo Brayshaw C P Morris Thia Ihe

Negro assailant found in Massachusetts avenue bridge case

Robert Mann, described as a Negro, was arrested in the Masaachupetts avenue area shortly after 9 p.m. last night by Policeman Sullivan and jailed on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. He allegedly cut his wife with a razor during an argument near the Georgetown bridge at about 2 a.m. on July 6. Mann claimed he was whittling a stick and the cut was accidental.

Robert Mann Masaachupetts Avenue Sullivan Tenth Precinct Mann Georgetown Coyne

Assault Charge Placed Against Charles Wilson in Police Court

Charles Wilson, a Negro, faced Judge Scott on a serious assault charge. case continued for a further hearing. Bond set at 2000 failed, Wilson jailed awaiting land jury action. Allegations claim Wilson and three others, James Peoples, Sima Hayden, and Robert Wilson, intoxicated, engaged in a drunken brawl in Snow's Court Northwest yesterday morning, injuring Peoples and Robert Wilson who were treated at Emergency Hospital for serious cuts and bruises. Policemen's Association elected officers at Pythian Temple. results showed C E Smith president, B Curry vice president, W Sellers recording secretary, W C Farquhar financial secretary, C L Plemmons treasurer, C C Saunders trustee. installation by William Kemp and H Warren followed by addresses and a brief program.

Charles Wilson Scott Wilson James Peoples Sima Hayden Robert Wilson Lquor Snow's Court Peoples Policemen’s Association Pythian Temple C E Smith Viea Curry W. Sellers W. C. Farquhar C. L Plemmons C C Saunders William Kemp H Warren Vendgerad

Workmen Injured by Falling Brace in Southwest Sewer

Two laborers including a 52 year old man of One half street and George Leary age 22 of Second and streets southwest were slightly hurt when a foundation brace collapsed in a sewer under construction at Canal and D streets southwest. They were taken to Emergency Hospital but returned home after treatment for back and shoulder injuries.

Lanorera Dou Caliphon George Leary Canal Callahan Leary

Drowned Attorney J H Alischu in Meramac River Canoe Capsize

John F Alischu a 28 year old attorney with Seddon Holland was drowned when his canoe capsized in the Meramac River at Valley Park. His friend Benjamin Weir attempted rescue but the rapid current thwarted him. Alischu a Washington native and GWU law graduate leaves a widowless family. body recovered.

Fra Weapsogyan Sqaya Mr. Aitschu Washington, D.C War Department

Salvationists in the Dark at Army Tent Lecture Ends Early

Several hundred people gathered under the Salvation Army tent at Pennsylvania Avenue and Lafayette Square for a lecture by Stat Captain Kent on Around the World With Gen Booth. An electric power failure cut the show before the half, he offered to refund 46 cents, promising a free replay next Sunday. The meeting closed with music, singing and prayer, with some requesting a 16 cent refund.

Salvation Army Pennsylvania Avenue Lafayette Square Tokaten Statt Kent Gen Booth Atereopticon Sas

Prisoner Taken Ill on Train Before Trial in New York Case

Mark Kenney, 29, being brought from New York to face grand larceny charges, fell ill from morphine poisoning on the Pennsylvania Railroad train and was removed to Casualty Hospital. He later reached police headquarters and was locked in the Sixth precinct awaiting court tomorrow. Authorities allege he took about $90 in silver from his mother and sold it for a small sum.

Mark Kenney New York Weedon Pennsylvania Railroad Sixth Precinct Polles Court Kenney

Beating Charges Filed Against Coleman Williams

Coleman Williams twenty seven, a negro, was detained on two assault charges. The wife alleged the assault and obtained a warrant. Police found him beating his father when they attempted to serve the warrant. Both sides to be heard in Police Court tomorrow. Fire at 62 Garfield Avenue Southwest caused minor damage, estimated at under $15.

Coleman Williams Nouge Washington Willams

Panic on excursion boat John Warden grounds passengers safe

Passengers from the excursion boat John Warden spent the night on a grounded steamer in two feet of water near Hill Von Kull Shoal off Staten Island. The vessel was not seriously endangered and all 3 passengers were rescued by rowboats this morning. The Warden serves Newark New Jersey and New York routes.

New York John 8 Warden Hill von Kull Shoal Staten Island Rowboais Warden Eessanek Island Newark Newrunewick N. J

Railroads granted supersedeas in Georgia lumber case

In Macon on July 8 Judge Speer granted a supersedeas to the defendant Rastrogda in the case brought by the Georgia Saw Mill Association which had secured an injunction against higher lumber rates. Edward Baxter senior railroad counsel said he would appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. Bond set at six thousand dollars.

Macon Speer United States Circuit Court Today Rastrogda Georgia Saw Mill Association Edward Baxter United States Circuit Court of Appeals

Fire at Bowling Alley On North Capitol Street

Fire discovered at a bowling alley off North Capitol Street around 11:30 last night. Firefighters extinguished the blaze. Suspected cause a cigar tossed into some rubbish. property loss not yet determined. The Joes will not exceed $15.

John Dobbetts Capitol Street

Nagro Accused of Pocketbook Theft at Center Market

Charles Croton was arrested yesterday by Policeman Watson at Center Market charged with taking a pocketbook from Charles B. Boswell’s coat in the country ring. Croton denied the charge.

Nagro Charles Croton Neeto Center Market Watson Charles B. Boswell Croton

Poisoned candy sickens four in New Jersey incident

Mrs Mustel, Emma Bird before marriage, and Fannie Hardy with Mrs Mustel, plus her mother and sister, fall ill after a box of candy mailed from Paterson is eaten at a Newtown area home. Poison suspected. sender unknown, motive jealousy linked to Mr Mustel. Police and doctors investigate as analysis proceeds.

Joseph Mustel Pelgram & Meyer Silk Company Mustel Newtown Mrs. Mustel Miss Hardy Mrs Mustel You Fannie Wey

PRESIDENT CLEARS DESK AT SAGAMORE HILL

President Roosevelt spent a busy day at Sagamore Hill clearing accumulated official business after a week of engagements. He hosted dinner for friends, with Albion W. Knight of Cuba among guests, then a fireworks party for relatives and neighbors delayed from July Fourth due to Secretary Hay's funeral in Cleveland.

Oyster Bay, & I Roosevelt Sagamore Hui Albion W Hnight DD Biship Cuba Cleveland Hay

Confessed to eight murders in Chehalis arrest

Hezekiah Hall fifty six known as Hike Hall was arrested in Virginia for killing John Grubb and other offenses. Hall told Sheriff Urquhart he killed eight men to make them good saying men are not good until they are dead and that he had run up against eight men whom he found it necessary to make dead.

Chehalis Wash Hezekiah Hall Lee County Vas Hike Hall John Grubb Virginia Grubo Urquhart

OFFERS FUND TO PEARY FOR POLAR EXPEDITION

New York July 8 Commander Peary announced a prominent New York citizen offered to start the fund needed to back his polar voyage. The donor proposed contributing ninety thousand dollars as a single gift or two hundred thousand from ten subscribers. Peary spent the day coordinating provisions as coal trimmers prepared the Rosevelt for departure. About 6000 tons of coal were on board and Peary hoped to sail in a few days.

New York Commander Peary New York City Save Jett Peary

Riot at Krinkovsk Naval Barracks St Petersburg

A dispatch from St Petersburg reports a serious outbreak by crews of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Naval Battalions at the Krinkovsk Barracks. Windows were smashed, officers moved armed troops from military posts, and a general strike was set to begin July 10 with large meetings planned for July 22.

London St. Petersburg Krinkovsk St Petersburg

Pension Examining Surgeons Convene to Ease Friction

The National Association of Pension Examining Surgeons gathers for a two day session with 1,500 pension examiners representing 4,500 members. They aim to reduce friction between pension boards and Pension Bureau authorities in Washington. Dr Samuel Houston, medical referee of the Pension Bureau, was invited to attend.

Pension Bureau National Association of Pension Examining Surgeons Pension Board Tnomer Pension Boards Washington Samuel Houston

Assault Charge Against William Sproeser Sparks Arrest

William Sproeser, forty five, jailed in the sixth precinct last night on disorderly conduct and assault charges after a quarrel with his wife. She will prosecute in Police Court tomorrow as he protested arrest.

William Sproener Sproeser

American Epicurean Otto Fleissner Joins Rainier Grand

Otto A Fleissner, famed American epicurean and former chef to Col Jacquesle Bill, has taken a position as head chef at the Rainier Grand Hotel in Seattle Washington. The move places a notable culinary figure back in the Pacific Northwest dining scene.

Otto A. Fleisener Sinter Grand Hotel Seattle Washington Otto A. Fleissner Col . Jaquesle Bill Rainier Grand Hotel Wash

Catarrh of the Kidneys A Common Disease

Catarrh of the kidneys may arise from spread of catarrh from other organs or irritation in the kidneys themselves or from a cold that is not stopped. It can develop into Brights Disease or Diabetes.

Hitchcock Praises Root As Presidential Possibility

Boston July 12 Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock while en route to his Dublin summer home praised Elihu Root as an excellent choice for president and said there may be other good Cabinet members. He noted Root’s all around ability and suggested he would be a strong national leader. Hitchcock also spoke on alleged land frauds in the West citing Senator Mitchell’s conviction as a sign of ongoing efforts and referencing impersonators in Montana involved in fake homestead certificates.

Boston Aitchcock Washington Dublin Elihurd Far West Hitchcock Mitchell Ta Montana

Races for Glen Cove Cups in New York Yacht Race

New York Club hosts Glen Cove Cup races with 25 yachts on Long Island Sound. Katrina owned by James Ford wins the schooner cup, beating Latona by 24 minutes seconds. Mineola captained by Ross Proctor wins the sloop cup after defeating Yankee by 1 minute 35 seconds. Phrype wins the 30-foot one design, while Mimosa III wins the -footer class, with protests arising between Mineola and Yankee over a near-mishing incident at Matinicock Point.

Katrina James Ford New York Ross Proctor Long Island Sound Harry Maxwell Matinicock Point Barr Mexwell

Weather Conditions Report From District Bureau July 8

The Western area of high pressure moves south along the Eastern Slope of the Rocky Mountains. Rainfall was heavy in Northern Texas Louisiana Arkansas and Oklahoma with showers in Kansas Southern Nebraska and the Lake region. Cooler in the Middle and Southern Rockies and in Nebraska. Showery period to end in the Mississippi Valley Sunday with a dry spell Monday. Highs Sunday and Monday near 20s Celsius. winds vary along coasts and Great Lakes. Downtown readings noted with temperatures around mid 60s to mid 70s and relative humidity and sunshine percentages recorded. Special note from Harper’s Ferry indicates muddy rivers on July 8.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Rocky Mountainns Colorada Aistrietz Gulf State Texas Louisian Arkansas Oklahoma Kaze Nebraska Town Haugan Atlantic Coast Lake Region Missiepispi Gulf States Monglay Atlantic East Gulf Watt Gulf Coast

Perona Says It Removes the Cause of Kidney Trouble

A claim states that Perona removes the kidney cause and stops urea poison buildup in blood. It claims rapid cures for catarrh and a swift improvement in health as disagreeable symptoms vanish.

Perona

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