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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1904

Page

2

Union Against Strike Divides Central Labor Body Meeting

A large Washington gathering on the firemen's strike at Heurich's brewery ended with an adjournment before 10 PM as the Central Labor Union avoided taking a stand. The international president spoke but was not allowed to address. delegates from brewers and liquor dealers attended, while the central body prepared to close the case and the firemen were expected to return to work next week.

International Firemen'’s Union Heurich’s Central Caboration Tuturi Mearothy Pealy Fremen's Wien Wan Brewene Ira Washington Fiemun Brewers' Association Council of Allied Building Trades Painters’ Union Central Labor Union Heurich Arfongs Dickman Heady Nquor Central Labor Mon Hugh Harvey Hetall Z Taguet Dealers’ Association Arington National Capital Abner & Drury's Brewery Workers’ Union Cincinnati Firamen Yatrly Crown Nuun Mitten Mose Charles Ig. Dietrich Heurich's Brewery Association

Labor Officials Seek Restraint Over Firemen at Heurich Brewery

A labor case to restrain the ordering out of Heurich Brewery firemen will be heard in Justice Wright In Equity Court No 1 this morning. None of the defendants has filed an answer, but counsel expect to prevent this before the hearing. The hearing was postponed from yesterday by agreement.

Heurich Justice Wright Equity Court No

Boy Confesses Larceny After Wandering Years

A 15 year old boy first named John Carter, later Emanuel Cohen, confessed in Juvenile Court to grand larceny from A. H. Gaegar & Co in New York. He had run away from home four months earlier, was found sleeping in a box car on a Baltimore and Ohio siding, and was held for transfer to New York authorities. He said he had traveled the country stealing to survive and now wished to return home despite potential jail time.

Baltimore and Ohio John Carter Emanuel Cohen New York Langan Cohen A. H. Gaegar & Co Green Street Haynes Orena Neweet East Broadway

Uncle Jerry Smith Dead After Long White House Service

Jeremiah Smith known as Uncle Jerry, a 69 year old longtime White House employee and former valet to Gen. Grant, died at his home 1630 Church Street Northwest. He had served presidents from Grant onward, hoisted the flag, and was beloved as a loyal, nonpartisan figure. Funeral arrangements were not announced.

Jeremiah Smith Uncle Jerry White House Gen. Grant Church Street Executive Mansion Roosevelt Oyster Bay Loeb Jerry Grant Buzzards Bay Cleveland

Quarrel Leaves Black Man Wounded in Northwest Corner

Oscar James of 408 R Street Northwest was cut in the side with a knife near First and O streets by a man named Dick Irving during a quarrel yesterday. Doctors called the injury slight, he went home, then returned as bleeding resumed. Police seek leads.

First and O Streets Oscar James R Atreet Dick" Irving Homeopathic Hospital James

Leaky Oil Stove Ignites Fire at Thomas J. Gross Home

A leaky oil stove caused a house fire at 639 W Street Northwest yesterday. Thomas J. Gross threw the stove from a window, sustaining facial and hand burns. Firemen contained the flames from box 71h, with damage estimated at $10.

Thomas J. Gross

Receiver Application Denied in Grennan v. Columbia Copyright

Justice Wright discharged the rule to show cause why a receiver should not be appointed in the case filed by John W. Grennan against the Columbia Copyright and Patent Company. The ruling pauses further action pending further proceedings in the matter.

Wright John W. Grennan Columbia Copyright and Patent Company

Banquet Highlights Traction Officials Talks and Plans

A Washington banquet hosted by the Bloomingdale Le Droit Park and Reservoir Heights association featured remarks by Gen. George Harries and Commissioner Macfarland. Harries outlined railway reorganization, projected a 2.125 percent dividend next December, and promised schedule improvements. The event praised employee cooperation and urged direct citizen contact with officials, while other speakers discussed police identification work and civic franchise ideas. A Virginia man suffered a thigh gunshot wound, authorities investigated, and a servant theft case was underway.

Bloomingdale le Droit Park Reservoir Heights Hev Aleveander Kent The People's Church Macfarland Gen Harries S ¥Iventear Harry Bulkley Samuel Gampers Calvin Farnaworth Emin Gen. Harries Washington Railway and Electric Company Maclariana Mady Washington Congress Columbia Gompers Maj Sylvester International Police Association Bureau of Criminal Identification Sen Benjamin le Fevre Robert HE. Logan Charles H. Durand Commissioner Macfarland George H. Harries Richard Sylvester James H. Harris May Charles Ourdnd Samuel Gom- Rent Berry Oaikey Alexander de Chew Hoover J. Consey Evang A ‘B. Hopkins Gosttott Ray de Galvin Arnsworth Harry Flicker Narance Walker A. . Drumgold York

Passenger Train Collision in Southwest Yard

A passenger train and a shifting engine collided in railroad yards near Sixth Street and Maryland Avenue Southwest yesterday morning. The slow train derailed several cars and damaged tracks but no one was injured and service resumed shortly after. In a separate case, street car conductor John B. Jenkins reported $3 stolen and detectives arrested Rezin Hobbs, found the money concealed in the toe of a shoe.

Southern Railroad Sixth Street Maryland Avenue Trafic John B. Jenkins Rezin Hobbs Peck and Pratt Hobbs

Abduction Charge Arrest of Washington Bride in New Jersey

Grace Corcoran, newly married, was arrested in Atlantic Highlands New Jersey on an abduction warrant. Detective Cornwell says she allegedly left Washington last week with her fourteen year old adopted brother of Mrs Catharine Burns. She is to appear before a U S commissioner in New Jersey and likely be sent back to Washington.

Grace Corcoran Atlantic Highlands N. J Cornwell United States New Jersey Washington Mia Corvoruts Hothay Newark

Dewey Prize Money Case Referee Rules Distribution of Funds

Justice Gould approves auditor's report in the Dewey prize fund dispute. About 824,677.69 is split with the navy pension fund receiving half deducting costs and an attorney fee. the remainder goes to Admiral Dewey and fleet officers from Manila Bay. Government disputes fee charging. opinion upholds charging against the entire fund.

Justice Gould Admiral Dewey Hia Manila Bay Herbert Micou George A. King Abelants Charles ©. Ginney Philadelphia United States Gould Navy Pension Fund Secretary of the Navy Congress

Dorsey Foultz Again Reported Alive in Coal Mines

Detective Tyler returned from a fruitless trip to Pennsylvania coal fields amid claims that Dorsey Foultz is alive and at work in the mines. Police, however, remain cautious and declare Foultz dead in the latest suspect reports.

Dorsey Foultz Dorsey Mving Pennsylvania Tyler Dorsey Poulty

Arrest in Mobile for Pass Worthless Check

Detective Baur learned of the arrest of Henry W. Lamb in Mobile Alabama on a charge of passing a worthless check. Lamb, wanted here, is in custody and will be brought to Washington after Natchez Mississippi authorities finish with him. He allegedly secured the endorsement of veterinary surgeon Charles E. Brown on a $100 check to obtain cash. The report also notes a separate Ohio event.

Baur Mobile Ala Henry W. Lamb Lamb Qusted Natchez Miss Washington Charles E. Brown

Burglar Breaks In at Walter Bailey Home

A burglar broke into the Walter Bailey residence Sunday night and smashed a trunk with a hatchet. Clothing valued at 30 is missing. A coat believed to belong to a Black man was left on the ground outside a window, providing police with a lead in identifying the thief.

Walter Bailey

Witness describes lifeboat flaw in Slocum disaster inquiry

At a federal inquiry into the General Slocum disaster, former Fire Marshal Thomas Freel blamed a crew member for losing his head and failing to throw a barrel that might have spread air. Mrs Meda Witte testified about attempting to launch a Tex boat during the fire. Henry Lundberg, once a US inspector, was dropped from the roll after probation.

New York General Slocum Thomas Freel Medera Commission Freel Coakley Meda Witte Federal Commisseion Henry Tundberg United States Uhler Lundberg

American lecture course planned at the Sorbonne

James H. Hyde of New York funds a Sorbonne American literature and institutions course. Louis Liard accepts with permanence if successful. Barrett Wendell will open the series in November. Rene Millet joins Hyde course at Harvard on France in the Mediterranean. Funck Buntane will tour the United States under Alliance Haniale sponsorship.

Paris Harvard University United States James H. Hyde New York Hyde Sorbonne Louis Liard University of Paris Barrett Wendell Harvard Rene Millet France Sweden Servia Mediterranean Funck Buntane Allianse Hrandalde

Alleged Forger Arrested by Baltimore Detectives

Baltimore detectives Tom O'Donnell and Isaiah Spanden captured Monie Cahn in Knoxville, Md, after tracking him from Harpers Ferry, W Va. Cahn, sought in multiple eastern cities for forgery, was found with laudanum, and reportedly posed as a Baltimore firm employee. He allegedly passed forged checks on Planters Bank of Richmond and Washington Loan and Trust, totaling 135, 25, and 75 dollars. He was jailed at the First precinct overnight. the arrest spans Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, York Pa, Richmond and other locales.

Baltimore Tom O'Donnell Isaiah Spanden Harper W. Va Monie Cahn Knoxville Cahn Planters’ Bank Richmond Washington Loan and Trust Company Jac Conville Phildelphia New York York, Pa

Germans Acquit Most Accused in High Treason Trial

The Social Democrats were acquitted in the high treason and conspiracy case against Russia. Several defendants, including Ehren fort and Braun, were acquitted on conspiracy charges, while Martina Poptael and Kugel received three months, Trep tan and Novagrotaky two and a half months, and Klein eight weeks. The court dropped the Russia related charge, provoking mixed public reaction and government commentary.

Social Democrata Russia Eenigeberg Prusela Klein Rusala

Kingston Conduit Disaster Coroners Jury Verdict

A coroners jury in Kingston Jamaica finds the June 27 conduit accident caused the deaths of thirty three sand removal workers by misadventure. The jury rejects manslaughter charges against General Manager Lewis and Chief Engineer Du perroussel and urges new government legislation governing the company’s operations while workers are engaged in the conduit.

Kingston Conduit Kingston Jamaica Spanish Town West India Electric Company Lewis Duperroussel

Horse Led to Recapture Prisoner from Virginia

Oliver Ryan twenty five years old escaped from Herndon Virginia jail Sunday night and was seen leaving the village on a gray horse. Washington Police stopped a rider at dawn near Aqueduct Bridge based on description and arrested him. The Herndon town sergeant recovered Ryan and returned him to Virginia. The horse reportedly belonged to the fugitive rather than the jail escape.

Virginia Washington Oliver Ryan Herndon Ryan J. A. Hall Seventh Precinct Aqueduct Bridge

Dawson Presents Credentials to Dominican President

American Minister to Santo Domingo Daw son presented credentials to the president at the palace with military honors. The message from Washington praised the government and people of the republic, and honors were accorded on entering and leaving the palace. Rear Admiral Siesbee reports Santo Domingo's revolution suppression and a likely extended period of peace after his squadron arrived in San Juan.

Santo Domingo Republic of Santo Domingo Dawson San Juan Porto Rico Siesbee Newark Toneka Scorpion Republic

Diamond Ring Hidden in Mud Revealed by Suspect Interaction

Dorsey Gramberry a sixteen year old black youth arrested in Peters burg Va told Detective Muller where to find a $100 diamond ring allegedly stolen by him. The gem was buried under a brick in the yard behind Gramberry’s mother Hramberry’s house and found after an hour of digging. Gramberry denied the theft claiming he received the ring from another black man whose name he does not know. He faces arraignment in Police Court today on grand larceny charges.

Heasie Winfield Prather Madison Court Northwest E. R. Clements North Capitol Street Bessie Winfield Bessie Dorsey Gramberry Petersburg Muller Hramberry Mia May Zipscomb Pittsburg Elaine Bramberry

Bonesteel Quiet as Land Lottery Draw Nears

Registration for the Rosebud Indian lands reached 106 336 as 2 500 claims remain. The drawing begins Thursday in Chamberlain S D with envelopes drawn and clerks recording order. Names will be drawn at 100 per day until all lands are allocated, with later entrants potentially excluded.

Rosebud Indian Lands Norfolk Nebr John McPhaut Government Registration Bureau Bonesteel S. D Rosebud Indian Reservation Chamberlain Rosebud Reservation Bonenteel Filigg General Land Office Chumberlain Thuraays

Weather Summary From Washington Weather Bureau

Weather conditions show little barometric change in the last day with warmer readings in central valleys and Atlantic districts while the extreme south remains cooler. Cloudy showers affect the Middle and South Atlantic, Kansas, and the Dakotas with fair elsewhere. Tuesday looks unsettled with scattered showers in the Ohio Valley the Lake region and the Mid Atlantic. Winds along coasts will be light to gentle southerly, Great Lakes breezes southwest. Downtown readings log midnight to 10 p.m. highs 70, many readings in the mid 60s. rainfall 0.24 inch. Temperatures in other cities noted with twelve hour rainfall through 8 p.m.

Great Lakes Affieck

Man recounts health rebound after Grape-Nuts diet

A man saved from a grip infection details a dramatic recovery after adopting Grape-Nuts and cream for three meals daily. He credits sustained nourishment for regained strength, mental clarity, and vitality, noting a move from Albany to San Francisco and a youthfully improved appearance at age 56. The appeal includes contact names and references to Postum Co. and the Road to Wellville.

Albany San Francisco Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Heir to Russia Expected as Court Awaits Heir

The Alexandra Villa at Peterhof hosts the royal family as Russia anticipates greeting an heir to the throne. The Emperor cancels engagements while eyes watch the palace for news of succession. London notes Wilson Barrett’s funeral with large participation from theatrical circles. King Christian’s health restores after a visit to Schwerin. Daisy Lester and Maj. Crawley’s engagement reportedly broken off. Kruger’s remains depart Switzerland for The Hague. funeral car procession described.

Russia St. Petersburg All Alexandra Villa Peterhof Lester-Crawley London Eepresa Gela Daisy Lester Maj. Crawley

Detroit Belt Line to Circle City under Pere Marquette

FP N Jacobsen forms a syndicate with one million dollars subscribed to build a Detroit belt line under Pere Marquette control. Surveyors chart a 25 mile route from Delray crossing Woodward toward Water Works Park, costing about 500 thousand excluding rolling stock docks and stations.

Detroit Mica Pere Marquette Railroad N. Jacobsen Wix Delray Woodward City Hall Water Works Park Jacobsen Michigan Central Railroad

Crushed Beneath Car In New York State Accident

North Tonawanda New York July 2 George F Schultz a Buffalo lawyer 15 in serious condition and Mrs A I Pearce of Sanborn at the point of death when a high speed country road accident left their car overturned in a ditch after striking a dog two other occupants escaped unhurt Also Detroit July report sporting editor John R Robinson of the Detroit Journal missing since Monday last presumed drowned his canoe found resented on the Canadian river shore his mother lives in Roxbury Massachusetts He was a former major in a Connecticut regiment during the Cuban war

North Tonawanda N. Y George F. Schultz Buffalo A. I. Pearce Sanborn Les Schultz Detroit Mich John R. Robinson Detroit Journal Roxbury Mass Robinson

Tinplate Mill to Reopen in Newcastle Pa

Rejoicing over the tinplate scale settlement as the Great Shenango Tinplate Mill will resume full operation at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning. The Greet Mill also planned to restart within a few days, affecting about 6 000 tinworkers in the area.

Newcastle Shenango

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