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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1904
Page
11
Advertisement lists 3 jointed bamboo fishing rods with extra tips and wooden corner value 125 dollars. Includes 6 quart minnow pail valued 50 cents and a nickel plated reel 60 cents. Fisherman’s folding hat priced 18 and 35 cents.
A single mesquite seed planted in 1827 spread across the Hawaiian Islands, yielding 50 000 acres of algaroba forest that preserves soil and stores water aiding cane growing. The forests, now essential for water storage, face destruction from cattle grazing and agricultural clearing, but foresters work with authorities to restore balance while mesquite provides timber and cattle fodder.
The funeral for Kenneth Pratt, a seventeen year old Center Lovell drowning victim and Central High student, was held yesterday at 4 15 PM from his parents home 185 Sixteenth Street NW Rev E Glazer Dunlap of St Johns Church officiated with a private interment. Six High School Cadets served as pallbearers. The remains arrived in Washington yesterday morning.
Engineer W J Douglass returned to duties at the District Building after a six weeks trip in Europe. He combined pleasure with inspection of bridge construction in Paris Limoges Brive Berne Dresden and Berlin. He oversees the Connecticut Avenue bridge project and gained valuable suggestions during travel.
A contingent of the 123d New York Regiment veterans arrives at Batleground Cemetery to dedicate the monument to the 122d New York Regiment on Brightwood road. Notables from New York join Col. O. V. Tracy and Gen. Lew Wallace in a ceremony slated for 2:30 pm with a 9:30 am unveiling. Roosevelt aides grant Civil War veterans a 2 pm excusal for the event.
Alexander Welsh, arrested after threatening his sweetheart Miss Mary Corbin and rival Arthur De Moreland with a revolver, was released when the two witnesses withdrew. Corbin urged no action, and Welsh had attempted suicide in custody, making a second unsuccessful hanging attempt before release.
Emil R. Glass, through Biz eay Woodard and G F Tralles, filed suit against Florence L. Channing seeking 5000 dollars for malicious prosecution. He claims arrest in Richmond Virginia on a District of Columbia warrant for alleged theft of a diamond brooch worth 150 dollars and a diamond ring worth 250 dollars. He was brought to the city, detained briefly, then examined by Capt Boardman who declined to hold him and the charge was later none pressed.
Well known artist Hubert Schutter aged seventy seven died at Columbian University Hospital after a long decline following a partial stroke. Funeral at 2 pm from 1431 Howard Ave NW with interment in Glenwood Cemetery. Born in Germany he came to the U S at twenty five and was a fresco artist and painter, longtime Mason. He leaves four daughters Mrs E J Shafer Mrs Clara Murphy Mrs William Bailey of this city and Mrs Frank Johnson of Boston.
The funeral of Hugo Ziemann was held at 3 PM from his Tenth and F Northwest home with Rev. Paul A. Menzel officiating and interment in Rock Creek Cemetery. Elks lodge members led the ceremonies and pallbearers included Gus Daetz E H Neumeyer Jr Thomas Powers Charles Jacobson Mr Slaven and Mr Deer. Health officials challenged milk sale practices but the case was dismissed as the grocer could not be forced to break original packaging. District officials seek to add per diem staff from the Washington Asylum and House of Detention to 900 days leave and a district draughtsman resigned to join the Agricultural Department. World’s Fair voting coupons offered free with purchases.
City commissioners decided not to alter the Washington Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railway route down Twelfth street after Post Office Department concerns. Thirteen Twelfth and D streets property owners petitioned for another hearing, to be held tomorrow morning, with three hearings total.
Commissioner West ruled that Salvation Army rummage sales across city quarters are legitimate second-hand establishments. Complaints about competition with merchants and aiding begging led to police reports from Fourth and Sixth precincts. Findings showed Army stores are properly licensed and not unlawful, and complainants were informed of the facts.
An Ocean Grove borough bulletin lists The Beach View at 24 Bath Avenue praised for comfort and breakfast. Also notices of speed-law fines for Miller and Scott, prices on groceries, summer resort info from The Post, hotel and restaurant listings, and a Michael Davitt League meeting with delegates to the New York convention.
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