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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1904

Page

2

Open Shop at Arsenal Sparks U S Labor Clash

Capt Sewell says bricklayers union constitution conflicts with U S Constitution stirring a Roosevelt era labor issue. Part of a larger dispute over day labor, race, and open shop at the arsenal, with George Taylor, a negro, central to the conflict. Sewell anticipates a settlement decision by higher authorities and hints at broader government impact. Retired notices cover theft and pickpocket cases, ending with an ad for Hoods Sarsaparilla.

Sewell the Bricklayers’ Union United States Roosevelt Arsenal George Taylor Taylor John‘ Sewell Corps of Engineers Alexander McKenzie Chief of Engineers Government Printing Office Capt Sewell

Heart Misplaced Heart Thief Faces Larceny Charge

Alfred Thonet twenty two year old plumber is charged with suspicion of larceny after a string of robberies at boarding houses on 218 Indiana avenue northwest and vicinity. Detectives report Thonet claimed his heart had been displaced to the right side following a pleurisy operation and a water sack removal failed to restore it. He was captured by Diekopf near a Pennsylvania avenue mission. The evidence includes a gold watch and cash stolen from boarders Emil Krulish W W Spaid William McCormick and Thonet himself.

Vitel Performa Ita Alfred Thonet Diekopf Mullen Thonet Sibley Hospital Thenet Indiana Avenue Emil Krulish W. W. Spaid William McCormick Thonee Pennsylvania Avenue Bleyele First Precinct

Turned pistol on husband in street quarrel

William Johnson, a colored man of 1130 Burden's Court NW, was shot in the left foot after a domestic quarrel on New Jersey Avenue between K and L streets. Police say Johnson attacked first. his wife wrested his pistol and fired. He fled toward Homeopathic Hospital but was arrested on the operating table.

William Johnson Johnson Burden’s Court New Jersey Avenue

Canal Zone selects J Marbourg Keedy as prosecutor

J Marbourg Keedy a New York attorney and former Hagerstown resident was named prosecutor for the Panama Canal zone. Recommended by Gen. Davis, he served as Porto Rico prosecuting attorney and helped draft the laws now in force. Aged 37, he speaks French and Spanish and sails August 2 to help form canal government laws.

J. Marbourg Keedy New York J Marbourg Keedy Hagerstown Panama Canal Zone Gen. Davis Canal Strip Keedy Porto Rico Davis Canal Zone

Fire Near New Willard Hotel Sparks Boiler Room Blaze

Spontaneous combustion in oily waste caused a small fire in the boiler room beneath the sidewalk of the under construction bachelor apartments adjoining the New Willard Hotel at 1440 Pennsylvania Avenue. Firemen extinguished the flames with no major damage. In other news, George and Edith Johnson, two Black children aged ten and fourteen, are in custody on petty theft charges tied to missing wallets and items from several residents. Police report a dawn embezzlement case against Charles Bowles postponed until Friday. Detective Weedon failed to locate suspect Walter Lydick among prisoners in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

New Bachelor New Willard Hotel Pennsylvania Avenue No. 2 Engine Company George Edith Johnson Third Precinct A T. Baldwin Sixteenth Street B. Calhoun Highth Street Charles W. Bowles Albert T Scanland Eleventh EB Streets Bowles Liberty Weedon Harrisonburg Walter H. Lydick Virginia Police

Strike at Heurich Brewery Sparks Labor Clash in Washington

At noon a strike will be ordered at the Heurich Brewery after the Stationary Firemen's Union demanded talks with the Brewers' Association. Heurich refuses to meet, prompting union plans to restrain a sympathetic strike under Sherman antitrust laws. Liquor dealers warn of price impacts while Heurich seeks to hire nonunion workers to replace strikers.

Heurich Company Central Labor Union Heurich Christian Heurich Brewers’ Association Timothy Healy Leon Tobriner Retail Liquor Dealers’ Association W Heurich Fits Firemen's Union IL. Crown Healy Heurick Firemen’s Union Heutrich Tobriner Trobriner Combine Washington Berg Brewers’Association Fhe Federation of Liguor Dealers Organized Labor International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen Eenprich Company Brewers’ Association of the United States Hourich Heurich Brewery Tim Healy International Stationary Firemen’s Union Wealy Lanor D. Mullany

Brewers Move to Hinder Labor Unions Amid Price Cuts

A Central Labor Union report details a dispute over contracts with the Brewers’ Association and the Heurich Company. The union claims the Heurich firm sought to crush rivals by cutting prices, endangering workers, and disrupting beer drivers and stablemen. Negotiations included threats of price reductions against noncompliant brewers.

John H. Brinkman Brinkman Central Labor Union Brewers' Association of Brewers’ Association Chris, Heurich Brewing Company Heurich Company Leon Tobriter

Labor and the Breweries in Washington

Editor notes a brewing labor dispute over price increases pushed by union leaders. He argues it burdens workers and consumers, criticizes planned strikes, and cites past attempts to form a brewery trust. Also reports Denver silver service, Ohio out of dry dock, and receivers for fair companies in St Louis with local reactions.

Hugh PF. Harvey Retail Liquors Dealers’ Association Heurich Liquor Dealers Washington Healy Ohio San Francisco Hunters ‘Point Fair Companies St Louis Jerusalem Exhibit Company Oriental Construction Company Germanianeers Company of St. Louis Jerusalem Oriental Nee

Grand Lodge Session Elects McNiel Grand Master Unopposed

The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows met at Odd Fellows Hall with a large attendance. William H. McNiel was unanimously named grand master, Deputy Grand Master McViel promoted, and E W Bradford named deputy. Other officers elected included J S Brown grand secretary and W P Allan grand representative. Past degrees conferred, memorial services noted, and installing officers announced for July.

Wiliam H. McNiel Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows’ Hall James H. Crew William H. McViel E. W. Bradford William H. McNiel Philip Walker J. A. B. Espey W. P. Allan John S. Brown Sovereign Lodge Joseph Porter J. T. Petty Brown Washington McNiel Texas Lawrence's College Dallas Tex Mgr. McNish Cleveland Post Office Liberty Lodge Littl Elm Kismet Odd Tellows’ Order Cottonwood Lodge Little Elm Metropolis Lodge Federal City Lodge Fred D. Stuart Canton Patriarchs Militant Dorcas Rebekah Lodge Baltimore Richmond Grand Lodge Odd Fellows Home R. G. Pumphrey Central Lodge T. FP R. B Buckley Salem Lodge C. E. Patterson Langdon Lodge B.A. Ford Amity Lodge W. B. Graves Phoenix Lodge EF W. Bradford N. Hays JL. F. Schrader Fie Order Bire Pinkerton McMiel Central W. W. Milian Harmony Joseph Burroughs Columbia J. G. Durray Onion Theodore Mead Friendship Georg. Z. Colison P. G M Covenant G. Marshal Beacon John J. Brown Metropalis H.borrell P. G. M. Excelsior J. K Davidson P. G Federal City J. D. Bradfield BP. G Golden Rule W. W. Beattie Salem J. R. Fagus Langdon D. D. Lore G. Chaplain Amity Vermillion G. C Phoenix W. H. McMiel BG. M Naomi Rebekah Lofige Fatima Murray Ruth Sai- He J. Owans P. MN Mertha Washington Dora J.B. Hendrix P. N Dorcas Vandora Hugeine J. E H. Crew W. H. McNiel A. K Vermillion W. G. Phillips M. B Hundley D D Lore T Pettengill J. A B Espey A. Siler BD W. Keck John J. Cherry John H. Nalley E C. Grumsey Leo Schoenthal B. A. Stier Savage Abel Bennett Joseph I. Porter Rebekah Jodges George Z. Collson J. H. Annand N.W. Bridges Elwyn Greene W. L. Hart W. R. Hunt W . Lowe W. G. Philips Thomas Sergeon John B. Ward W. H. Frazier James Hughes John J. Peabody Hastern John I. Brown John A . Hspey E. A Edward TP. Pettengil H. C. Traphagen Wiliam W. Beattie J. William Brewer J. H. Chamberlain John J Cherry Joseph L. Irwin Thomas J Jones Harris Krick J. H. McChesney John M Pruett John A. Rittue Leo & Schoenthal Joseph Sommers Henry Weber E.W. Bradford James W. Colley Raal A. Dinsmore Joseph R. Fague Edwin B. Hay Z. J Shane Frederick A. Stier Metropolis Joseph H .Annand Wendell P. Betts Jefferson D. Bradfield Frank RB. Conner Ebenezer Ellis Harrison Harrel R. T. Pumphrey Excelator Enoch Edmonston J. H Kann J. K. Davison J. M. England W. H. Nash Clark W. Teates J. G. Durfey W. L. Motherhead Samuel Howison A. Mewman R. H. Sorrell A. S. Webster H. G. Wilson M Woolf J. Fritz L. S. Savage HS. West

Opposition to Mrs McGowan in Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Assn

St Paul July 20 discussion of the supreme president Mrs B McGowan of Buffalo occupied the first business session of the association. Opponents claim the report weakens her grip with Brooklyn candidate Mrs Mary E Costello likely to win big. Officers to be elected in two days amid politics.

Brooklyn McGowan Association

Weather Report for Steamers to Grand Banks

Local weather shows a northwest wind for the voyage to the Grand Banks with temperatures varying through early morning and afternoon. Midnight 76, 2 a.m 75, 4 a.m %, 6 a.m 70, 7 10 a.m 78, noon 8, 2 p.m 78, 4 p.m 8&8, 6 p.m M2, 8 p.m wv, 1 p.m 73. Maximum 85, minimum 72. Humidity 71 at 8 a.m. to 62 at 8 p.m. Rainfall 0.00. Sunshine 135 hours. High tides 146 a.m and 2 p.m. Low tides 20 a.m and 8 p.m. Temperature readings from other cities noted with twelve hour rainfall ending at 8 p.m.

Grand Banks Sonsete At & P

Rev Charles W Smith Exonerated by Methodist Panel

In Binghamton New York July 20 a committee of Methodist clergymen met to review Reverend Charles Wesley Smith who resigned from Fairview Methodist Episcopal Church in June amid misconduct charges. After a closed hearing the panel exonerated Smith and urged the bishop to re employ him, drawing jubilant support from his friends.

Charles W. Smith Binghamton Charles Wesley Smith Fairview Methodist Episcopal Church Mr Smith

Children day rate lifted at Chesapeake Beach railway

The Chesapeake Beach Railway withdrawn the 25 cent children's day fare on Saturdays due to large crowds. Regular cent rate applies, matching other days because of high demand for transportation to the resort. Also advertises confectioners and druggists supplies from B. B. Earnshaw & Bro., wholesale grocers.

Chesapeake Beach Chesapeake Beach Railway

Notice of Partners Withdrawn and Bakery Association Change

James H Doty withdraws from Doty and Schulters Bakers Association. Albert Schulteis and Dr Stanley Hall remain, with Hall lecturing at Howard University on July 22 on teaching reading and adolescence. Public notices urge settlement of accounts and claims.

Washington JUY Timy Doty & Schulters Partners Bakers’ Association Iask Bakers' Association James II Doty Washington DC Elavarg UMC James H Duty Bakers Association Busi Ress Fim Albert Schulteis G Stanley Hall Stanley Hal Clark University Worcester Mass Howard University

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