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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1905

Page

2

DROWNEQ'1N POTOMAG EXPERT IN FOREST SERVICE

William F Hubbard an assistant in the Forest Service of the Agriculture Department drowned in the Potomac River near Great Falls Md while canoeing from Harpers Ferry W Va toward Washington. His companion Robert W Ayres survived after clinging to the canoe and drifting downstream. Search efforts continued after the accident with police and forest service personnel aiding. Hubbard, about 28, was an expert canoeist, studied forestry in Germany, and had lived much of his life in Toronto.

Wiliam F Hubbard Forest Service Department of Agriculture Potomac River Great Falls Harpers Ferry W Va Washington Robert W Ayres Hubbard Mr. Arras Atream J. Barry Adams Gatthersburg F. E Olmstead Vienna Washington Eariy Dick Walker Vroity Mr. Olmstead Capt. Adams Saepers Ferry Horgee Mr Hubbard Mr Ayres Mr Ayrea Ayyes Ad Aiey Ayresch Pal Pitine Viter Tyyutat Little Falls Walker Blubbud City Toronto Canada Century Club Germany University of Tuebingen Wurtemburg

Victim Reports Flimflam Theft on Sixth Street

Mrs gums aeupasy of Sixth Street northwest told police she was swindled out of 6 by a black man claiming to finish a board plan for her. Police believe the suspect may be the same man who took money last week in the portheast. The suspect promised $3, then fled after demanding guarantees.

Gums Aeupasy Saan Helief Portheast Ava

Hottest on Record Sweeps Several Cities

Special dispatch reports record heat across major cities. In New York Manhattan and Bronx saw twenty nine prostrations, two heat deaths. Chicago and Philadelphia faced extreme heat with multiple prostrations and one death in Chicago. Bridgeport Meriden and New Haven reported peak temperatures near 96 to 98 degrees. Public unrest surged in Philadelphia with labor tensions and demonstrations amidst the heat.

New York Weather Bureau Manhattan Bronx Brooklyn Chicago William Duvinski Beeves Hammond Packing Company John Goggan New Haven Conn Connecticut Hitle Iéllat Bridgeport Meriden Philadelphia Thia City American Sea Company

Heatwave Grips Nation Amid Record 93.9 Degrees

The official weather forecast indicates no relief soon as a nationwide midsummer hot spell persists from the Mississippi Valley to New England and Florida. Cities report highs around 90s with 101 F in the capital at 4 pm, while humidity fluctuates and heat prostrations rise. Three cases in Washington are treated at Emergency Hospital and a horse dies after heat exposure near Newark Street.

Weather Bureau Missindippi New Magland Florida Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati New York Detroit Washington St Louis Pittsburg Boston Sol Oldol Lin Terra Firma Henry Cabin John Chevy Chase Brightwood Takemi Mount Pleasant Old Sol’s Gayery John C Eccleston Oxford Hotel W. W Doddard Eleventh Street Samuel Lewis New Jersey Avenue Franklin Street Schiftz Brewery Newark Street Wisconsin Avenue Howard Linkins

Palmer on the alert his talk to Gen Michener

The last section of a typewritten government testimony shows Palmer planned to warn the President if Ricketts gained the post. Gen Michener testified that Palmer feared Ricketts would oust him, and described efforts with Lanston officials, newspaper interests, and stockholders to push Ricketts while defending Palmer’s record.

Government Printing Office Keep Commission L. T. Michener Dudley & Michener Gen. Michener Palmer C‘cpaign Gen Mishener Morgenthaler A H Larkin Philadelphia Lanston En Michener Mergenthaler Gen Michener Ricketts Oscar J. Rickatta pubNo Fe Michener Groupe Ba Mergenthaler Campaian Mergenthaler Company Moergenthaler Aone McKenney Attorney McKenney Rike Whdtarney MceKenney New York Chicago Ricketta Dtyers J Milry Dove Lanston Company Attorney Larkin Larkin Palmere Harrison McKiney Lavaten Company Mr. Palmer Ricketts Camp Aiea Richetta Mrr. Palmer Gen. Michaener H T Brian W .H Tupley Albert Cottle Senator Lodge Homer K Collins Theodore Hodes Michenereld

Alleged sale of papers sparks inquiry into exams

Secretary Wilson orders an investigation into a report that a department employee sold preanswered civil service questions. Chairman Keep denies any presidential directive to probe Agriculture Department affairs. District Attorney Beach travels for the cotton report leak inquiry. no action expected until his return.

Wilson Department of Agriculture Keep Commission of Five Department Agricultural Department United States Mogan H Beach City Hall New York Tia Beach Oyster Bay Boston Moody New York Morgan H Beach Washington

Death of Mrs Monell in Newburgh NY at ninety

Mrs Caro line Elizabeth Monell died suddenly at her home in Fishkill Landing, aged ninety. Granddaughter of John Adams she received a letter and poem from the second president on her birth. She was daughter of the late John Peter De Wint, first married to landscape artist Andrew Dowling who died in the Henry Clay disaster, and later wed Judge John J Monell who preceded her in death. She leaves a daughter. Berlin obituary notes Adolf Frontzel, longtime Berlin financier and bank director, died July 18. Frentzel was appointed to the Prussian House of Lords in 1801 by Emperor William.

Newburgh Caroline Elizabeth Monell Fisaksi Monall John Adams United States John Peter de Wint Andrew Dowling Washington Henry Clay John J Monell Berlin Adolf Frontzel William Herr Frentzel House of Lords

National Fendidles Mark Santiago Day in D C Veterans Call for National Guard

Capt Domer presided as Company C First District Regiment marked the seventh anniversary of Santiago with flags and speakers. Col Roosevelt souvenirs were shared, and veterans urged celebration of Santiago Day nationwide and joining the District National Guard. Major Bracken and Col Urell lauded the regiment's wartime deeds, while O Connor and O'Brien recalled Tampa and trenches, urging continued patriotism and readiness.

Domer Col Urell First Regiment Pier Santiago First District Regiment Ware Charles Domer Roosevelt Rough Riders al Arell Col Roosevalt District of Columbia District National Guard Domereveral Tampa Byboney Fred Bracken Reba Camp Alger Washington Kenneth O'Connor Richard A O'Brien Som Sentingo The Mar National Guard Cuba Ben Tom Harry Walsh Emmet Guards Walter Mitchell Santiago Day Jubiice Walter Mitchel DF. Conro L Davison EB Raunch L.exbent Richard A O'Brien Cheridan Ferree Frank Snyder Vassar Johnson Amon B Stewart Alfred L. Siebei C W Moore B. W. Hart William R. Stone Walter Evert J A Cositilia W. Alexander John Hogan Jost ‘Osegh Goron Michael J. Hawkett and ‘Homas A. ‘Aylor

Funeral for Gen Blackmar Moves to Boston and Local Tributes

Boise July 17 widow of Gen Wilmon W Bleckmar commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic dies. She departs with the body for Boston via Omaha and will be joined by national G A R officers in Chicago. Boston may hold service next Sunday as city officials honor the late leader. Gen John R King of Baltimore assumes command and will issue orders. national president Minot announces the death. James Schoonmaker of Pittsburgh tenders resignation as chief of staff.

Boise Idaho Wilmon W. Bleckmar Grand Army of the Republc Miss Brewer Boston Union Pacific Omaha Chicago Grand Army Blackmar The Woman's Relief Corps John R. King United States Pension Avent A. R John E. Gilman King James M Schoonmaker Pittsburg Staf

Woman Saves Baby From Streetcar Heroically

Miss Tessie K. Melson of 922 North Carolina avenue risked her life to pull 18 month old Johnny Mevicsky from an oncoming streetcar at Fourth street and New Yok avenue. She suffered injuries, but the child survived. both were aided by Dr Wagner and later released.

Tessie K. Melson North Carolina Avenue Souheast Johnny Mevicsky Fourth Street New Yok Avenue New York Avenue Miss Melson Wagner 424 City and Suburban Inc W . Crimm Ce W Veech Bureau of Engraving and Pricing

Ahle Out on Bail In Blackmail Case

New York July 17 Charles H Ahle the man jailed for attempted blackmail of Edwin M Peat a NYSE member was released on bail furnished by Martin Engle an ex East Side Tamany leader. The case centers on a demand to subscribe to America's Smart Set with a $50 paid upfront. Prosecution sought access to Town Topics books but was denied. Subpoenas were issued for Special Sessions Justice Toneph and others.

New York Charles H. Anle Edwin M Peat New York Stock Exchange Martin Engle East Side Tammany Mr Post Ahle America Krotel Town Topics Town Topics Company Toneph M Deuel Moses BL .Wootter W Daniels Edward, Lauterbach The Jerome

Soldiers Rifled Store in Alabama Robbery Seeks Troops

In Montgomery July 17 a negro merchant J B Holmes reports his Red Bridge road store was robbed by state troops then camped in town. A sergeant and two privates allegedly held a clerk at gunpoint and rifled cash, cigars, whisky, and a sack of flour. Police and the State department pursue the guilty under Gov Jelks orders.

Alabama Montgomery Ala Holmes Red Bridge Road State Department Adjt Brandon Jelks

Murder warrant issued for alleged wife slayer in Belmont

Massachusetts authorities move to recover John Schidlof ska from La Junta Colorado after a district court warrant for murder was granted in Cambridge Chief Shaw will direct state officers to return the suspect to Massachusetts The alert follows telegram notice from Sherr Barr describing the arrest and warrant details. Signalman killed in Cleveland collision and a dog bite incident are also reported.

Massachusetts Boston Shaw Massachusetts District Police Sherr Barr la Junta Coio John Schidlofska Belmont Mass Schidlofske Cambridge

Weather Conditions Report from US Dept of Agriculture

Weather conditions show a heated spell across the interior valleys and Atlantic coast north of the Carolinas. Highs reached 90 in New York City with 85 to 90 across Southern New England and the Middle Atlantic. Showers near the Upper Lake region and Middle Gulf coast. Tuesday and Wednesday expect continued heat east of the Mississippi with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the Upper Mississippi Valley and Gulf Coast areas. Winds vary by coast with generally light to fresh, and a fair outlook for European-bound steamers. Downtown temp readings and other city details noted. river bulletin cites muddy rivers at Harpers Ferry. Secretary Shaw delivers dedicatory address in Lake Geneva for a new $1,000,000 building.

US Dept of Agriculture Hareas Washington Interior Atlantic Coast Carolinas Middle West Ohio Valley Alande New York City New England Middle Atlantic States Air Valley Gulf of Mexico Upper Lake Region Middle Gulf Coast South Atlantic Coaat Gulf Coent Leben Tusday Europe Grand Bank Africk

New scalp antiseptic touted for hair growth

Happy results claimed from Newbro's Herpicide which destroys the scalp germ, cleanses impurities, and invites new life to the scalp. The ad urges trying the product and mentions sample requests to The Herpicide Co. in Detroit and agents on Pa. Avenue.

Newbro Herpicide Co Detroit Mich Edward Stevens Sth St Aye Philip G. Ameck Pa. Ave

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