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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1905

Page

3

Rebate Practices in Oil Trade Surface at Kansas Hearing

Testimony from A G Shires of Marietta Ohio, a former Republic Oil manager in St Joseph, Mo, alleges rebates paid to retailers to lure customers from the Standard Oil Company and from National Oil, while Republic claimed independence. He testified about cash rebates, transfer of oil from one firm to others, and lack of competition with Standard in St Joseph and Kansas City during 1901–1902.

Republic Company St Joseph, Mo Tella Method Uned National Kansas City A G Shires Marietta Ohio Pennsylvania Feelong Company OU City Standard Republic Oil Company Waters Pierce Viscouri I Shires Repub Vonels Nationals Tech Shires M- Teagia Genell Hadley Standard Ol Shoneéever Standard of Company Alwart Standard On Dusines Vi Shires Hi Monget S Joseph Kansas Jty St Joseph The Republic Kepublic of Company Cleseland Chppany Wiscone

Licensed to Marry Funeral Notices Touch Many Names

Obituary notices list marriages and deaths across multiple Virginia and Washington area families. Entries mention Albemarle, Green, and Belmore counties, residents and relatives, including Harvay, Tryor, Crowley, Hall, Clark, Jackson, and Sullivan McNamara. Dates reference July 1905 with funeral dates and residence details.

Hands Obon Albemarke Ja Sarpenter Green County Hatsley Mureaater Jean Tryor Laura B Harvay Gertrude Crowley Ta Et Larker Helen H Hall al Sar Tam Clark Wary Johozon Belmore iTariva Cape Nena Jackon

Deaths in Health Office Record Report July 13 16

Health office record lists numerous deaths with ages and hospital notes. Names include Anderson Belle 29, Carris B 64, Crywoot Qecerge 47, Margaret A Clair 54, Diggs Matt 0, Bridget Pliegerald, John Inemne 15 hours, Henry Haberte 28, George W Mace 49, Zachariah Turner 1 day, and infant Mintle 3 days. Hospitals referenced include Emergency Hospital and Sibley Hospital.

Anderson Belle Laceran Carris Andraw Clair Margaret Ciany Tilea Mo Diggs Matt Fenton Mary Do Providence Bridget John Sibley Hospital Haberte Henry Gurfield Hospital Mace George W Brightwood Ay Smith John & Years Wash

Notice of Marriage and Death Notices Distribution

Notice states marriage and death notices from The Washington Post will, upon application, appear simultaneously in multiple morning newspapers without extra charge. Included outlets list New York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburgh Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald St Louis Republic Blackstone Post-Standard Saint Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Washington Post DEW Tork Times Borton Buffalo Courier Cincinnate Enquirer Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittseiro Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald Louis Republic Blraclse Post-Standard AU Paul Pioneer-Press Minneapolis Tridune Cleveland Plain Dealer

Missouri maps show where to sell and avoid territory

A witness describes distributing maps of Missouri to guide sales and avoid rival waters. He recounts instructions to woo buyers during rival shipments, sometimes cutting prices or gifting tanks. He recalls selling a carload of candles at Mexico, Missouri, later claimed as Waters Pierce territory with profits disputed by Waters Pierce. He says since leaving Standard he has not found Waters Pierce in the large territory.

Missouri Mr. Musser Mexico Waters Pierce Waters Pierce Company Musser Beck

Witnesses Begin In Hooker Investigation In Albany

Six Supreme Court justices who sat with Warren B. Hooker in the appellate division testified at the joint executive session in Brooklyn. They praised his ability and character, marking the first witnesses for Justice Hooker as the executive proceedings shift from the Judiciary committee record. Ervin Wardman, editor of the New York Press, said to appear tomorrow regarding a newspaper article hinting at Compton involvement.

Albany Supreme Court Warren B. Hooker Brooklyn Sereton Justice Hooker Assembly Justicea Ervin Wardman New York Press Compton

Woman Found Slain Near Belmont Golf Club

Police found a murdered woman near Arlington Golf Club in Belmont. Autopsy confirmed homicide with a jagged throat wound. A farm laborer discovered hat marks and bloodstains, with a man’s cuffs and a pocketbook bearing two names found at the scene. Names withheld.

Belmont Mass Arlington Golf Club Swan Peter T Igo Igo

Ethics of the dollar clash at New York bankers meeting

At the New York State Bankers Association convention in Frontenac New York H R Flynn of Chicago urged government supervision of organized combinations and James M Beck spoke on Moneyphovia. He warned of a growing racial discontent and a critique of the ethical significance of money amid rapid industrial expansion. The gambling spirit of business and the value of confidence as banker capital were discussed alongside defenses of fair dealing and moral responsibility in commerce. Bankers' dates for the American Bankers Association annual meeting were changed to October 11 12 1905 with trust and savings sections on October 10.

Frontenac N. Y New York State Bankers’ Association H. R. Flynn National Live Stock Bank Chicago James M. Beck New York Flynn Beck Dager Pressea England United States Germany Japan Bankers American Bankers’ Association Washington Trust Section Savings Bank

FISH MUST PAY FOR FURS Court Denies Wife Credit Defense

New York City Court Justice Delehanty denied Stuyvesant Fish's bid for a new trial in a suit by A Jaeckel and Co. The verdict of 141,500 covered four sable skins furnished to Mrs. Fish. The judge ruled a husband is liable for his wife’s clothing costs and that mere private income does not absolve him. An explicit clause releasing him would have been required.

New York Washington Foat City Delehanty Stuyvesant Fish Hlm A. Jaeckel & Co Fish Justice Delehanty

Death of Hiram Young Veteran Journalist in York

Hiram Young veteran journalist and York Dispatch editor in chief and Dispatch Publishing president died at his home in York Pennsylvania aged seventy five. He had served in local journalism since 1864 and was a Republican state committee member. Also noted is the death of Rev Charles Peaton in London after a long career in literature and a central figure in a notable church trial.

Pennsylvania Republican Committee York Hiram Young Republicantate Committee Young Bualesa York Dispatch York Daily Dispatch Publishing Company Quincy Charles Peanton Unitarian Church London England Northwestern University Chicago Methodist Church

Roosevelt declines Australia visit invitation

President Roosevelt has declined the invitation extended by the Commonwealth government for Miss Alice Roosevelt to visit Australia with Secretary Taft and the party. The invitation promised a welcome from all classes. The note references Melbourne and a planned trip in July.

Wes Melbourne Roosevelt Commonwealth Aliee Roosevelt Australia Taft

Montgomery Anti-Saloon League Meets at Washington Grove

The Montgomery County Anti-Saloon League held its quarterly session during the Washington Grove Chautauqua program. An executive committee meeting preceded addresses by Rev. C. A. Gries of Baltimore on Maryland work, Frank Higgins of Rockville on licensing, and other speakers. Officials reported vigorous activity across the county.

Montgomery League Washington Grove Frank Higgins Rockville Todge Limball Ington Robert Te McNair W. HL HL Smith Washington

Tornado Hits Small South Dakota Towns Injuring and Killing

A pair of tornadoes struck several small towns on the Rosebud reservation, killing one person near St Elmo and injuring fourteen with two more believed fatally hurt. Herrick saw eight injured and Burke six, including James Jensen and his family. Salem Oregon reports a separate murder verdict in a case involving convicted gun suppliers.

Fairfax 8. D Rosebud Roy McFadden St. Elmo Herrick Burke James Jensen Baby

Lawson Talk Draws Crowds in Minnesota and Missouri

Thomas W. Lawson of Boston spoke in St. Paul at the Commercial Club lunch and later at the People's Church, urging radical changes to Wall Street methods. club members debated his plan but remained unconvinced of its financial salvation. In Missouri Valley, a 1000‑strong audience heard Lawson’s lecture on restricting finance, while governors and a congressman appeared or sent regrets as the Chautauqua session closed.

Washington Post Bt. Paul Minn Minnespotis Thomas W. Lawsen Boston Walli Street Lawson People’s Church St. Paul Hokete Tim Missouri Valley Iowa Missouri Valley Chautauqua Thomas W. Lawson Fee Craters Folk Kansas City Hoch Ottawa Mickey Nebraska Omaha Pairbury Cumming W. I. Smith

Oklahoma and Indian Territory Statehood Petition Driven

Oklahoma City July 13 delegates from Oklahoma and Indian Territory urge immediate joint statehood. The convention cites 1.5 million citizens, 70,400 square miles, billion-dollar property, coal gas oil and timber resources, 6,000 miles of rail, and rising literacy to argue for admission without references to other territories.

Indian Territory Oklahoma New Mexico Artisana Oklahoma City Okla Oklahoma and Territories Oklaoma Indiana American Union American Congress Indian Congrana Pennsylvania Kansas Union Algatty B.S United States

B and C Appointments In Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

H Irwin succeeds the late David Lee as consulting engineer of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, filling a vacancy after Lee’s nearly fifty five years with the line. J E B Greiner promoted to assistant chief engineer with duties over bridges and building work, effective immediately.

H. Erwin David Lee Baltimore H Irwin Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Zanesville Ohio J. EB. Greiner Irwin Greiner

Stockmax Killed at Cumberland Train Death

Special to The Washington Post Cumberland Md July 18 W H Bun sum of Annapolis Md aged 53 was struck by Baltimore and Ohio passenger train No 5 in North Cumberland yesterday and instantly killed He was returning from South Dakota with a carload of cows and salves and was struck as he was climbing into the caboose He left a wife and five children.

Cumberland IF. C. Stokes Baltimore and Ohio Martinsburg W. Va le Clothing Company Washington Post W. H. Bunsum Annapolis Baltimore Snd Ohin North Cumberland South Dakota

Go Cart Blowout Sale At Stumphs and Lyford

A clearance ad from Stumphs and Lyford Massachusetts Avenue announces a drastic price cut on all go carts. The display includes simple folding, elaborate collapsible models, plus separate parasols and covers. Deals emphasize near-free prices and a wide assortment.

Army notes relieve officers and recruit duty changes

Lieut Col George F H Hoadh is relieved from recruiting service with two months leave. Maj Edward C Carter acts as chief engineer for Paalfig division. Graduated cadets James F Curley Carroll H Gardner and Harry T Harring are honorably discharged. Capt Danial W Bateham and Arthur S Cook are to serve on examining board in San Francisco. Frank C Jowell is relieved from Artillery. Frank sures, Contract Surgeon, granted leave on disability. Capt Richard H B Catlin found unfit for promotion and to await retirement at home. Maj Thomas H Blayens to Fort Slocum and Trenton for plumbing project duties. Capt John A Lockwood retired from general recruiting duty, to Syracuse, and becomes action quartermaster awaiting duty.

George F H. Hoadh Elnfantry Wea Edward C. Carter Douglas MacArthur Hugi Pears Dutiea Geeral Paalfig United States Miliary Academy United Frank C. Jowell Artillery Corps United States Army Geveral Hospital Presidio San Francisco Cal Frank Sures United States Army Ricard HB. Catlin Thomas H. Blayens Fort Slocum N. J Trenton John A. Lockwood United Statemaniay Trinty Bt. John's College Fordham N. X Lockwood Syracue N. Y Raymond R. Stevens Twenty-third Infantry

Naval officer retirements and personnel moves announced

A Navy orders list shows Rear Admiral W. J. Higginson retiring with section 1144 transfer rules, multiple officers reassigned to commands and duties at Navy Yards and medical posts, with leave approvals and staff changes. The Detroit cruiser nears retirement in Boston as Nashville sails in, and Annapolis admits two new midshipmen, Winters and Scanland.

W. J. Higginson H. Woods O'Brien Trout H. HL Yarnell Naval Proving Grounds Yndlow Head A. Crenshaw Moran Brot Company Seattle Wash Nebraska H. B. Rogers Navy Yard Boston Main J. A. Ring Benton Mass Carpenter Chicago Mare Island Gal Uty General Shorskeeper T. N. Hicke Mare Teland Cal Mare Jeland Navy Department Washington, D. C Nashville

Long list of army cadet appointments and officer assignments

A long issued roster lists United States Army cadet graduates from the Military Academy and their dates from June 73, 196, with assignments to artillery, coast artillery, cavalry, and infantry units. It notes second lieutenants for cavalry and infantry and details assignments to Fort Riley and Isthmian Commission duties, with movement to various batteries, companies, and corps as directed, including reporting instructions and reporting dates.

Army of the “United States United States Miliary Academy Jon Barber William Witshord Exdrem Jarvis Johnson Bats Thomas Henry Emerson Robert Spencer Thomas Carlos John Stolbrand Roger Garfield Bowell John Neat Hofges Arthur Anddolph Barnbeck Artillery Compa Wac Hentenante Dougla Halsey Dumwoody Wield Actiliery Davis Seagrave Wield Artilery William Henry Dodds, Jr Gaventh Field Artlery le Roy Barrutt Bye Beyond Field Artillery Joby Law Twalfth Robert Collie Bildy Hifty-fourth Coast Artillery Albert Terrell Bishop Tha ‘Thirty-siath Artillery Hakian Uriing Tompkine Wittyfourth James Baye Duscobury Twenty-ninth Bestery Lloyd Barge Magruder Pitty-fourth Hubert Henry Lewis Twenty-first Batters Wold Artilery Francia Bowen Upham Bevaut Clifford Low Corbin John de Barth Walback Gardiner Elevanth Cavalry George Dillman Sixth Cavalry Philip John Redolitts Kish Thirteenth Cavalry Charnga Kuntukoa Lymam Fourth Cavalry Charley Lewis Beott Twelfth Cavalry Wiliam Adama Datum Jame Hoop Dick Ninth Cavalry Lewis Albart Donnell Tenth Cavalry Ueutenante Joseph Tay Davis Eighth Cavalry Sherman Miley Dleventh Cavalry Meutenante Balland Webster Case Tenth Infantry Charles Tuart Donavin Twenty-seventh Infantry Norman Foster Ramsey Ninth Infantry de Witt Clinton Tecker Grubbs Thomas West Hammond Calvin Pearl ‘Titus William Charles Miller Twenty-third Infantry Frederick Wills Manley Arthur Willis Lane Bernard Lenis Twenty-first Infantry Frederic Coleman Test Arthur Charles ‘Tipton Owen Stedman Albright Secona Soutabert Henzig Third Infantry John, Pakrcon Bubb Sixteenth Infantry John George Hgtx Seventh Infantry Clarence Andrew Mitchell Irednth Infantry John Hoy Starkey Twenty-eighth Infantry Felix Waggoner Motlow Twentieth Infantry Joseph Edwart Barzynaki Eleventh Infantry Ralph Dwight Eaten Twenty Chief of Engineers Gardiner Dillman Kleh Lyman Scott Dallam Dickey Talbot Schod Fort Riley Kang Daly Manley Isthmian ‘Commission Panama Philippine Islands California United States

Movements of Naval Vessels and Coaling Record

Newport, July 12. The cruiser Maryland will call at Province ore today to shuttle her screws and is stationed at the Bradford coal station. It eats about 3,000 tons in seven and 120 tons in eight hours.

Newport Maryland Provinceore Bradford Coaling Srtion

Negro Charged with Murder Arrested in North Carolina

The Washington Charlotte dispatch reports John Wister, a black man charged with the murder of Henry Maxwell, was captured after a pursuit near High Point. An officer later arrived to confirm he would be held for trial. Movements of Ocean Steamers note sailings from New York and Hamburg ports, listing several vessels and routes.

Washington Charlotte N. C John ‘Witser Henry Maxwell High Pont Sheri Falla New York Pennsylvania Hamburg Deutechland Dover Gherbourg Cedric Liverpool Salle la Savoie Havre Queenstown Baltic

Gave Watch to Pastor at Kensington Church Farewell

At Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church in Kensington a large gathering honored Rev. James T. Marshall with a gold watch from the Men's Club as he leaves to lead a church in Oak Park NL. His wife received a similar token from the women. speeches by David H. Fenton and H. Warner accompanied music and refreshments.

Kensington Nation J. T. Marshall Washington Rockville Warner Memorial Presbyterian Church Kensington James T. Marshall Oak Park Maral David H. Fenton

Local Levy Cuts Reduce State Wide Tax Rate

General State purposes were reduced by two cents, lowering the levy to 14 cents for 196. A similar cut reduced the levy for free school purposes, bringing the tax down to 6 cents on the dollar.

Defendants plead guilty to embracery in Raleigh trial

In Raleigh on July 11 Rowan Rogers and L P Borrell, jailed for contempt for influencing jurors in favor of Trinity College president Kilgo and tobacco magnate Duke, pleaded guilty to embracery in the case against T J Gattis, a Methodist minister. Sentencing set for tomorrow. jury had been convened by a special grand jury. Cumberland, Md July 13 Jol Bowen, twelve, died today after a toy pistol injury in his home.

Raleigh N. C Y. Rowan Rogers L. P Borrell President Kilgo Trinity College B. N. Duke American Obacco Company T. J. Gattis Duke Bilgo Pal Cumberland Washington Cumberland, Md Taly Jol Bowen D. Bowen Julie

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