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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1904

Page

2

Mass meeting condemns Heurich strike over brewing conflict

A large crowd at Building Trades Hall last night demanded clarity on the Heurich brewery dispute. Firemen and other unionists asserted the strike targets not wages or hours but Heurich policy toward other brewers and unionized firemen, with plans to meet International President Healy and seek a settlement.

Heurich Building Trades Hall Heurich’s Engineers' Union Chutisa KE Dieteleh Hrewera' Association Timothy Healy Framen'a Internation) Union Etrika Dietrich Central Labor Union Tobriner Hearted Brewery Washington Healy L. Champ Omani Nobr Dockery al Howen Brewers’ Association Brinkman Organized Labor Mr Brinkman Han Labor Movement Firemens Union

Threats of Harm Alleged In Paper Dispute In Washington

Two men Gustave A Erixon and Ernest W Porter were arrested after threats against a district attorney arose over a university affiliated newspaper dispute. Assistant United States Attorney Ralph Given ordered their release on own recognizance for review at his office as investigations proceed.

Gustave A .Erixon Ernest W.porter William Farr Yeaterday First Precinct United States Ralph Given Given Brixon Porter Hart Parr Hrixan Waahington Farr Threste Ag Anch Burr Hirtxon Seventh Street G Street National Deective Agency Yesterdy Hiixon Court of Appeals Maaraweraha

Washington Man President National Union Choosing William Briggs

William Briggs of this city was elected president of the National Union by the senate of that order in session at Mackinac Island. Briggs has long served in fraternal circles and has been a supreme body representative for about fourteen years, recently vice president with the Washington delegation. He left Mackinac Island to bring home the remains of Fred A. Hall who died suddenly at the meeting.

Healy Washington Bis Central Labor Union Brewer L. Crown Firemens Local Union No 6 John B Dickman Charles F. Vietrich Washington, D. C Heurich Brewing Company Heugleh Fleurich Brewing Company Allics Heartoh Ina Firemena Avsc Aldne Heurloh Heurich Mr Heurich Michael J Corkery John D Biand William Smith Thamas Cleveland Willem Kerper Lucian © Smith Christian Schlag William A Wright Michael J Costello Alex Gardiner Henry Cleveland W. A Parnell W Donalson J. McDonald R Flynn Raymond Phillips William Briggs National Union Senate Mackinac Island Briggs Fred. A. Hall

New Phase of Strike Opens at Navy Yard Barracks

Reports show bricklayers at the Washington Barracks and Navy Yard working with non union men including a negro, amid union objections. Capt Sewell plans to add more men and hopes unions will reconsider, while Civil Service rules loom over staffing and discrimination questions.

Capt. Sewell Civil Service Commission Civil Mervids Commission Lather Forsee

Hard Fight on a Roof Ends With Knife and Blow

James Thompson Gouged and Slashed on a roof corner Third and V street northwest as Perk ing A L Pervking a Black helper allegedly insulted his wife. Thompson pursued him down a ladder then suffered additional injuries from a shovel. Police arrest Perkins nearby. Thompson is 37 and under doctor care. injuries serious but not fatal.

James Thompson Asroualy al" Pervking Damon J. Thompson Vatreete Periina Thompson Perkins J Hompson Edgar Thompson North Capitol Wo Optreet W Street Tenth Precinct Eighteenth M Streets

Funeral for B&O brakeman set at Chaney Station Md

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad brakeman Ernest T. Harrison was killed at the First and G streets northeast crossing. His funeral will be held today from the family home at Chaney Station with services in the village chapel and interment in the adjoining cemetery. A separate brief item notes a rescued survivor at Creedmoor and a Portuguese sailor believed lost onboard the British ship Creedmoor, later recovered near Shinnecock.

Ernest T. Harrison Baltimore and Ohio Railroad First Chaney Station Chesapeake Beach

Potomac Club Smokers Feature Sparring and Music

The Potomac Boat Club held its bi monthly smoker at the club house foot of Thirty first street northwest attended by several hundred members and friends. The program included three two minute sparring bouts refereed by William Britt with timekeeper Lieut La Gorce and ended with a battle royal among three colored participants. A buffet luncheon followed on the balcony overlooking the river. The entertainment also featured song and medley numbers by club members and guests.

Potomac Boat Club Thirty-first Street Carl Mueller John la Gorce Eugene Morgan Harry T. Staub William Britt Lieut. la Gorce Brent HA Ra Phan Lel O'Brien Jamea Clair Howard Crowley Michael O'Yylen Carl Muster George Hernan George O'Connor Pip Boanting Queen of the Harth William Clabaugh Harria Brothers and Company

Negro Robber Seizes Pocketbooks From Two Women

Police investigated two street robberies last night in which a Black man snatched pocketbooks from Mrs Mary Harding on G Street southwest and Miss Naomi Reese on C Street southwest. Each theft occurred within ten minutes, both suspects fled, witnesses gave chase but failed to detain him. A broad description exists and officers pledge pursuit to capture the assailant.

Fourth Precinct Mary Harding C Street Sixth Seventh Streets Naomi Reese Ninth Street N Street

Elks Convention Returns Endorsing Historic Cincinnati Meet

Past Exalted Ruler Robert C. Mitchell and a Washington delegation attended the Elks annual convention in Cincinnati. The group, including Jacob Brill of Alexandria, Va, split afterward for St. Louis Elks Day events and New York. Mitchell called the reunion the largest in the order’s history, noting a parade lasting about 25 minutes and crowds totaling around 80,000.

Cincinnati Robert C. Mitchell Washington Elks Jacob Brill Alexandria St. Louis New York Mitchell Herrick Welshman Eriter Ha Toart

Escape Attempt Ends With Injury After Disorderly Arrest

Charlot Gatewood a Black man was arrested at eighteenth Street and Columbia Road NW on disorderly conduct charges. In a patrol wagon he leaped out headfirst, fell near a horse, was recaptured, and transported to Freedmen's Hospital for treatment before being taken to the station.

Charlot Gatewood Eighteenth Street Columbia Road Tanth Bia Faos Atation

Funeral service for David Wolf Brown held in Washington Heights

The funeral for David Wolf Brown who died at his Ontario apartment Friday night will be held this afternoon at 6 o'clock in the Washington Heights Presbyterian Church with Rev. Mr Hunt officiating. After services the body will be transported to Lewes Delaware for burial on Tuesday.

David Wolf Brown House of Representatives Ontario Mr Hunt Washington Heights

Postmaster Appointments Spark Local Nominations

Fourth class postmasters were appointed yesterday in multiple states including Maine, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Eliz. The notices list names such as Maine Strickland, Meek Hood, Robert T Wootward, Samuel J. Myeraj El and Thomas BE. Fording as new postmasters.

Maine Strickland Meek Hood New Jersey Creamridge Robert T Wootward Pennsylvania Bengiow Samuel J. Myeraj Eltz Thomas BE. Fording

Foundations Challenge For District Building In Washington

About 175 workers under engineer Charles A. Mackenne y tackle a heavy excavation for the District Government site. They remove 360 cubic yards daily, aim to clear 38 000 cubic yards, and plan 2300 piles up to 50 feet long. Deep western boiler rooms and a running electric pump complicate blasting with dynamite timed at noon and shift changes. Massive stone and masonry foundations demand a granite and iron heavy base, making the project among the hardest in Washington building history.

Washington Alte Dinttiet Jaboreva Ho Teume Charles A. MacKenney Tona Constante ‘Ly Flas

Insolvency suit filed against Freedman Transportation Company

Shareholders of Freedman Transportation Land and Improvement Company sue in District of Columbia to dissolve the corporation over alleged insolvency. Attorney Leon Torbriter represents a group of stockholders claiming ownership of the steamer Jane Mosely and seeking receiver appointment. The petition argues mismanagement and default on an $8,000 balance, with the steamer as the sole asset, and asks for auditor reference and a declaration of insolvency.

Freedman Transportation, Land, and Improvement Company District of Columbia Leon Torbriter Frank Johnson Oliver Jotinson Alexander Whiker Alexander Oglesby Jacob Burgess Joseph Ny Moyne Charles Ft. Bnuth William Tyler Jefferson 8 Meaty B Brown Zia Chuele Ch H M. Brest Jane Mosely District Euprema Stonmar Auld Jans Mosely Redelyvera

Anarchists Supposed to Enter U S as Salvation Army

The Globe reports that dangerous anarchists are alleged to be disguising as Salvation Army members to enter the United States. Some are believed en route to the port, and authorities plan extra precautions to block their arrival.

America Salvation Army Heston the Globe Gaim United States Gald la A

Revolutionary Museum Founded in New York by Tallmadge Will

Frederick S Tallmadge, longtime head of the New York State Society of the Sons of the Revolution, bequeathed his Gramercy Park house and Revolutionary relics, literary works, and art to the society. The building will serve as a depository and support patriotic perpetuation. Also a correction note addresses misreported Union Veterans' Union encampment dates and locations for 1904, detailing the proper gathering times and places for affiliated groups.

New York Gramercy Park Society of the Sons of the Revolution Frederick S Tallmadge

Federal Judge Rejects Settlement in Meredith Indictment

Cleveland, July 3. Judge Wing refused to annul the indictment of George W. Meredith, an East Liverpool wholesale dealer, despite a prior settlement offer between the Treasury and Attorney General for $12,000. The court held that no governmental authority can dismiss the case when a crime has occurred and remains under judicial review.

Shaw Cleveland Ohio George W. Meredith East Liverpool United States Circuit Court Wing Meredith Federal Grand Jury United States Revenue Secretary of the Treasury Attorney General Billings Lisbon United States Circuit Court Supreme Court of the United

Textile Strike Looms as Fall River Mills Prepare

Thirty thousand cotton mill operatives in Fall River mass prepare to strike Monday after rejecting a 12 12 percent wage cut. The textile council forms a relief committee and seeks aid from the American Federation of Labor while mills refuse to postpone the cut. In Rhode Island, Central Falls workers vote down a management plan to avert a strike by keeping the cut in place pending settlement.

Fall River Masa Textile Council American Federation of Labor James Tansey Textile Manufacturers’ Committee State Board of Conciliation and Arbitration Central Labor Union Washington Samuel Gompert Central Falls R I United States Cotton Company Atrikerd Fall Hiver

Peruna praised in testimonial ad from Hartman Col OH

A testimonial letter from Bess F Healy of Columbus Ohio extols Peruna for curing summer catarrh and general fatigue. The ad notes the remedy contains no narcotics, is safe for long use, and has become a staple in many homes.

St Paul Minn Reununa

Hibernians elect officers at five day convention

The Ancient Order of Hibernians concluded its five day convention in St Louis by electing officers and choosing Saratoga Springs New York as the site for the next biennial meeting. Officers named include President James E Delan of Syracuse New York and Vice President James O Sullivan of Philadelphia. The convention discussed an insurance plan and a home for aged members, but the insurance proposal failed. The Syracuse headquarters will remain. The Ladies Auxiliary also elected national officers and will meet at Beekmans Springs.

St Louis Order of Hibernians Saratoga Springs NY James BE. Delan Gyrnacuse NY James O'Sullivan Philadelphia James T Carroll Columbus Ohfo M. J O’brien Richmond John T Keatirg Chicago New York City Saratoga Springs Syracuse Ladies’ Auxiliary May Quinn Joliet Katherine E Sheridan Massachusetts Anna Maria Pennsyyvania Befeators Springs

Train Derailment Kills Express Messenger Near Kansas City

A derailment five miles west of Kansas City Missouri killed Express Messenger J. Wall and injured several others aboard the mail car and a passenger coach. The wreck caused the mail car and smoker to plunge, while the other cars remained upright. A doctor arrived for the injured. one mail man was fatally hurt and others are expected to recover. Separately, a Newfoundland steamer reports many large icebergs off Belle Isle Strait, threatening navigation from Montreal.

Kansaa City Popea Bante Fe Colorado Fe Wall Kansan City Johnn Newfoundland Belle Tale Etralta Montreal Fera Labrador

McGowen Re-Elected at Catholic Benevolent Association Meet

Mrs McGowen of Busti New York was re elected president of the Tadine s Catholic Benevolent Association by a 178 vote margin over Mrs Coatella of Brooklyn New York. Mrs Flannigan of Syracuse New York was elected first vice president, defeating Mrs Quinn of Newark New Jersey by 69 votes. Amendments to the constitution were adopted setting a new member contribution scale from eighteen to forty nine years per $1000. A further convention session is planned Monday to finish business and adjourn.

Ladies’ Catholic Axseeia_ tion Ita Bt. Paul, Minn Elestena The Tadine’ S Catholic Benevolent Association Mra BH McGowen Tia Mra Mary Coatella Brooklyn Marvy A. Flannigan Syracuse Mra Maria Quinn Newark N. J

Counterfeiters Held on $2000 Bail in Philadelphia Hearing

Frederick Myers and John Hesse of New York were arrested last night for counterfeiting. They were held on $2000 bail each after a hearing today. Secret Service agents, watching the suspects at work in a southern Philadelphia house near a police station, seized a half bushel of counterfeit dimes and quarters and all paraphernalia used in the manufacture. The men had arrived in Philadelphia from New York just last Saturday.

Philadelphia Frederick Myers John Hesse New York Secret Service

Modern System of Water Works for Suburban Homes

Pneumatic Water Works Co announces a modern water system for suburban houses featuring no overhead tanks no freezing bathroom conveniences and best fire protection with water packed pumps. Located at 226-234 Fourteenth Street Washington DC.

Pneumatic Water Works CO Fourteenth Street Wshington, D. C

Deaths of a Day in Cities Across the Nation

A roundup notes the deaths of George B. Mattoon of Sheboygan Wisconsin, Rev Thomas McMahon of Baltimore, C E Danforth a former Levi P Morton partner in Chattanooga, and Sir John Simon former Royal College of Surgeons president in London. Also reported are Senator George G Vest's slight improvement and several ocean liner movements with ships arriving or sailing to and from New York Philadelphia and various ports.

Chattanooga Tenn C E. Danforth Levi P Morton New York London Sir John Simon, KC Royal College of Surgeons Royal Society Ioié

Weather conditions and temperature report from Washington D C

Weather Bureau bulletin describes shifting high pressure over the Upper Lake region and a strong central Montana disturbance. Showers and thunderstorms affect Virginia to Texas, with cooler tones in the Plateau and Mississippi Valley warmth spreading east. North Atlantic winds and scattered showers in Missouri and Rockies noted. Regional temps listed for midnight through 6 pm, max 77 min 64, humidity 51 percent at 8 am.

Swept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington D Upper Lake Region North Pacific Coast Montana Virginia Gulf of Mexico Gulf States Texas Rocky Mountains Mississippi Valley Atlantic New England Atlantic Coast South Atlantic Missouri Valley Rocky Mountain Middle Atlantic Santerly Gulf Great Lakes Weatiloh

Free Pianos For Children Education Offer By F G Smith Co

Musical authorities urge early piano training for children this six month free piano offer from the F G Smith Piano Co 1225 Pennsylvania Avenue invites parents and teachers to apply at the wareroom to obtain a piano at no cost with only drayage payable. The program also includes referrals to music teachers willing to call at homes at nominal rates to provide instruction and practice access for pupils.

F G Smith Plano Co Pennsylvania Avenue F @ Smith Ca Parenta Wil Mydg Sauir Co

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