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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1904

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2

Treasury clerk McCormick's Rosebud land draw identity mix up

William McCormick of Washington D C drew No 1 at Rosebud land opening. Earlier reports misnamed his residence as Lancaster County Pa and Lancaster Nebr. Samuel Herrick confirms McCormick, a Treasury clerk born 1876 in Philadelphia, lives at 218 Indiana Ave NW and will receive one third of land value. Herrick had acted as agent. McCormick plans to sell or relocate after settlement.

Chamberlain S D William McCormick Rosebud Land Washington, D. C Lancaster Nebr Lancaster County Samuel Herrick Willian MacCormick Apoopa Nebraska Ganip Sre William Metaemiak Governmant Officidia McGrimiak Paradelp Herrick Samuel Merrick William MclCormick Rowebud Alexandria Fort Myer S Dak Wiliam MesCormick Washington William T McLean McCormick Spain Philadelphia Clay County Lincoln Business College Cudahy Packing Company Omaha Civil Service Treasury Department Division of National Banks Indiana Avenue East Rosebud

Indian chiefs to attend Catholic federation convention

Three full blooded Indian chiefs will represent the Catholic Indian tribes of North and South Dakota at the fourth annual convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies in Detroit next week. Interpreter Toy B. Strassman will accompany. Archbishop Elder and Bishops Maca Stange and Tavelle among delegates. New York delegation 35 members. Detroit area large turnouts expected.

Catholic Societies Cincinnati Ohio Anthony Matre American Federation of Catholic Societies Dakota North and South Dakota Detroit John Grass Toy B. Strassman St. Mary's Church PT CY Eden Valedo Archbishop Elder Bishsop Maca Covington Stange Fall Hiver Masa Mer. Z. Tavelle Patrick New York Thening Thinno ClitpageAs Dor Ratera J. Tivies Tale Cathalla Mutual Benes Aamedation

Woman’s Night in Police Court Ends with Clearing

Mrs Elizabeth Luckett of 1207 G Street Southeast was arraigned for orderly conduct, but Judge O Neal discharged her after witnesses. Also Lifeguards Albert Green Frank White and Roger Williams saved a horse belonging to William Lewis of 1733 H Street Northwest from drowning at Seventeenth Street foot.

Elizabeth Luckett G Street Mamie Jones O'Neal Luckett Albert Green Frank White Rodger Williams William Lewis H Street Seventeenth Street

Funeral of Lieut J W Clement at Trieste

A delegation from the United States battleship Kearsarge attended the funeral of Lieut James Wilkinson Clement in Trieste today. He died yesterday at Fiume, Hungary, of typhoid fever. The burial will be taken there.

J. W. Clement Fiume Hungary United States Kearsarge I Trieste James Wilkinson Clement

Ware Wont Resign After Visit To the President

Pension Commissioner Ware insists he will not resign after a meeting with the President. He spoke to reporters in Secretary Loeb's room, recalling an official's advice to tell them to go to h when resigning was discussed. Ware joked aloud, saying the official ought to know, and left in high spirits.

Ware Loeb

Jobs Open for Strikers After Open Shop Gap

Union representatives met Capt. Sewell to learn the status of striking bricklayers. Emergency workers will fill roles until the strikers requalify, with about forty men left from the two forces. Some may be dropped for incompetency, and some strikers may not return. Sewell urged return to work and reregistration, noting work on War College won’t be immediate due to material delays. Taylor’s civil service irregularity was settled. pay for three days now approved, subject to Treasury approval.

Capt. Sewell Ilsta Sewell War College Maurice Smith J. H. Annand Hammiltion E. Smith Taylor Civil Service Commission Civil Service Board Treasury Department

Northern Securities Decree to be Filed Next Week

Judge Bradford heard arguments in the United States Circuit Court on the decree form in the Northern Securities case. He will prepare and file the decree in Trenton next week and warned counsel they may be required to post a $2,000,000 bond.

Bradford Wilmington Del United States Circuit Court Northern Securities Northern Securities Company Ita Trenton Harriman

Burglars Strike City Plants and Home Across District

A string of burglaries reported yesterday includes a drug store at 334 M Street NW entered in the early morning with a rear door forced and stock pilfered. Other incidents include thefts at 609 Third Street NE and homes on Quander Street SE and Seventh and D Streets SW with cash, a watch, a revolver, and tools taken. Several suspects were arrested or held on bonds as the cases proceed.

James L. Graham P. Miller Taraabke A. Welderman J & Nex Deneph Ta Dine C. P. Leonard Third Street Marshall Hess John Pursall Eighth Ninth Streets McGruder W. Willams George C. Lacrey Samuel Solomon Polie Kimball Walter Bailey George Wamund Grand Jury Edward Smith Sixth Street Arthur B. Banks Muller and Cornwell Banks

Marconi Wireless Suit Seeks Party Plaintiff

Gardner's attorney Franklin Bien sought to add the Greater New York Security Company as a party plaintiff in the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America case. The court ordered the Marconi Company to show cause why the NY Security Co should not be joined, as a stockholder aligned with Gardner.

Gardner New York Frankiin Bien Henry Gardner Justice Fitzgerald Supreme Court Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America Marconi Company Greater New York Security Company

Weather Digest July 22 3 p m Durant Washington

A Weather Bureau bulletin reports a Northwestern low in Minnesota with high pressure over Washington and Oregon. Winds are shifting with little precipitation, warmer conditions in the Midwest valleys, and cooldowns in the Ohio and Lower Lakes regions. Forecasts predict cooler eastern slopes and variable winds along coasts. sunshine and light westerlies for shipping routes to Grand Bante. Local readings show highs near 83 and lows around 66 with humidity around .40 to .88, zero rainfall, and 71.5 percent sunshine. Reports include downtown thermometer readings and tides, plus temperatures in other cities and a Toronto warehouse fire with about 150000 loss and partial insurance.

Dept. of Agriculture Durant Washington Minnesota Oregon Ana Bressura Laka Ie Atlantic Ahuweyd Mitaledinot Lake Region Ohie Tae Tennertee Middle Atlanta Ohio Valley Gale Middle Atlantis Siopa Wooky Mountains Misolasippi Atlantic Gulf Ameck

Meat strike unprofitable for local butchers

Local butchers report the Western meat strike unprofitable for independents and big packers alike. Market volatility led to losses on cattle, and those who bought high hoped for profits but faced weak demand and plentiful supplies. Retail beef prices remain modest, with porterhouse around 26 cents per pound as demand slackens and many customers stay away.

Washington Acme

Officials to swap posts in district attorney office

Mr Kaaby Smith will become district attorney and Mr Gordon will join the pardon unit in a district attorney exchange approved by Attorney General Moody and U S Attorney Beach. Effective September 1 both resignations take effect as the two men move to each other’s offices.

Mr. Kaaby-Smith Mr. Gordon James 3. Easby-Smith Department of Justice United States Peyton Gordon Moody Beach Mr. Banby-Smith Alabama Washington Georgetown University Sappho Alcaeus Congress Law Department Easby-Smith Mr. Gordom Columbian University Gordon Gordon Improm Amateur Athleticn Ebyie Aiden Gulthergburg

Spurious Cigar Labels Stir Chicago Legal Action

Chicago judge acted on a petition with Thompson of the Cigarmakers International Union seeking an injunction against sale of alleged fake union labels. The case cites a decree from Washington arguing a member’s disbarment and union branches outlawed. Thousands of labels reportedly printed in Chicago sold to nonunion buyers for ten cents each. San Francisco dispatch notes Maj. Gen. Chaffee's arrival and island inspections with plans to visit Portland after a Presidio review.

Chicago Acta Decraa George Thompson Cigarmakera’ International Union of America Tleokwood Honore Hra Apuniova Claar Claara Boxea Federal Washington, D. C I. C. Chamberslaip Knights of Labor Unioniats Chamberlain Ciearmakers International Union San Francisco Cal Chaffee Angel Island Alcatraz Island MacArthur Col. W. Sparton A. Devol Parker W. West Presidio Portland Oreg

Engineer Killed in Collision at Sharon, Pa

A north bound local passenger train on the Erie and Pittsburg Railroad collided head on with an unattached locomotive near Sharon, Pennsylvania. Engineer James Robinson of Newcastle was killed instantly. Fireman Charles McWilliams died later, and Conductor John Baptist was slightly hurt. No passengers were injured. Both engines were badly damaged.

Newcastle Erie and Pittsburg Sharon James Robinson Charles McWilliams John Baptist

Knight Commander Claim Precedes Prize Court Dilemma

The government resists sinking neutral ships while promising a strenuous protest against the practice. Ownership of cargo aboard the Knight Commander is unclear with possible multiple nationalities among owners. Without a prize court, determining the fate of destroyed property proves difficult, and no fresh State Department representations were filed yesterday on the Arabia or Knight Commander.

Corander Arabia State Department

Release of Arabia and Arable in wartime cargo dispute

The German steamer Arabia captured by the Russian cruiser Gromobol off the Japanese coast will be released after identifying and removing contraband. President Morse of the American Trading Company said the Arable, seized by the Rival cruiser Ghomolel, was chartered to his firm and not under war risk insurance. shipments to and from Asia by the company will continue.

St. Petersburg Arabia Gromobol New York Morse American Trading Company Arable Cpulser Ghomolel

Hague Balloons Ex plosives Accord Ended By Powers

Disputed end of the five year ban on using balloons to drop explosives, with Russia and Japan now free to deploy against enemies. Radioed notes say Gen Crozier's five year limit is no longer in force. Observers warn American strategists will watch developments closely as tensions rise.

Russia Japan Crogler Bureau of Ordnance War Department Crozier

Indictments in Slocum Disaster Hit Knickerbocker Officials

Federal grand jury charges Capt Van Schaick and Inspectors Fleming and Lundberg in the General Slocum catastrophe of June 14, nearly 100 dead. Other indictments include Knickerbocker officers President Barnaby Secretary Atkinson and Treasurer Center, plus Capt John Pease. Bail set at 25,000 for Van Schaick. Lifesaver controversy and inspected preservation gear cited.

New York van Schaick Fleming Lundberg Federal Grand Jury United States Burnett Barnaby Atkinson Center Knickerbocker Steamboat Company John Pease Tren Vah Behaick Lutcbers Pieming Grand Republic General Lineum Peter Peatitie Federal Commissalan Binoum Penge Tiya

France and Vatican rupture shadows Dijon Laval note

Paris dispatch reports the Vatican replying to France by two notes on bishops Dijon and Laval. Ministers kept their stance secret after six. Premier Combes avoided comment, signaling a likely complete break in diplomatic ties with the Holy See. The French note to Courcel will reach Rome tonight for transmission to Vatican officials tomorrow. The embassy staff and Papal nuncio are expected to depart soon.

Paris Vatican Dijon Laval Rome Foreign Office Council of Ministers Combes Holy See M. de Courcel

Seizes Asphalt Lake Under Castro Policy

In Port-of-Spain Trinidad on July 3 Ambrose Howard Carner former NY and Bermudez Asphalt Company manager, now receiver, arrived with Attorney General Ibarren aboard the Venezuelan gunboat Bolivar. They seized the company properties including the asphalt lake backed by Venezuelan soldiers, despite protests by Captain Cooley. The Viking steamer escaped seizure and carried the news. Foreign firms in Venezuela react to Castro's aggressive policy also aimed at British French and German companies.

Castro Port-of-Spain Trinidad Ambrose Howard Carner New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company Irabarren Guanaco Bolivar Compan Cooley Viking Venesuela

Fugitive Interior Minister Hides as Haiti Crisis Deepens

In Port au Prince, July M- M. remains at large amid a government probe into a 200,000 af banda fraud tied to the national bank. Acting minister M. Blien replaced the accused minister while President Nordt declared Theaan innocent and stated no intent to appoint a permanent successor. The Anandal crisis persists and exchange rates stand at 650 percent.

Port Au Prince Sini M. Hes Fudinet Banda Hak Ina Jaakllin Aldine M. Blien Haa Bean Nordt M. Theaan Jn Arid Hava Yu

Contempt citations for ticket cases reach sixty days in jail

In St Louis a sixty day jail sentence and an 800 dollar fine were imposed on B J Gildersleeve for contempt of court over non transferable World’s Fair railroad excursion tickets. A 300 dollar fine by sixty days is due, or thirty more days in jail. Herman Schubach received ten days and 250 dollars for similar violations of an injunction. The report also notes prior contempts by Gildersleeve. A Hillsdale Free Press item covers a robbery case in Allen Township, Michigan, with defendants jailed and seventy dollars recovered. Galveston’s sea wall project closes with completion of the concrete skid marking the final step in a 1.198 million dollar county effort. The wall is 17,593 feet long and 16 feet high, constructed since late 1914.

St. Louia B. J. Gildersleeve Kinealy Gildermlebve Herman Schubach Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Schubach Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Company Detroit Mich Hillsdale Ray Holcombe Tewis McMurtee Roscoe Holcomb Ernest Stansfield Allen Township Aura Knopf Allen Village Galveston Tex

Watkins Likely Defeats Brea geale in Fourth District

In New Orleans on July 17 results from the Fourth Congressional district show Judge J. T. Watkins of Webster parish likely defeating incumbent Phanor Breageale. Watkins appears to carry six of nine parishes, signaling a decisive shift in the race. In St Joseph Missouri on July 29 the deadlocked Fourth district sanitation race reached a three day vote total of 602 ballots with no change and recessed until August 2.

New Orleans J. T. Watkins Webster Parish Phanor Breageale Watkins St. Joseph

Cruisers Reach Tangier Amid Reports of Fresh Fighting

Tangier and Paris dispatches say French cruisers Kleber and Galilee arrived from Toulon and rumors spread of heavy fighting between Bu-Hamara loyalists and imperial forces, with Aida reportedly occupied by the pretender. Separate items note Armenian archbishop mission to America and a German royal illness rumor.

Pretender Bu-Hamara Tangier Kleber Galilee Toulon Trirona Aida

Large company organized to develop water motor power near Cabin John Bridge

Hopewell K. Darnellis presides over the International Motor and Power Company organized under DC law with $15 million capital to build power plants and market a water motor invention. The model near Cabin John Bridge operates with incandescent lights and testifiers call it practical for river, ocean, or stream power, enabling cheap electricity and heating across vast distances.

Corporation District of Columbia International Motor and Power Company Hopewell K. Darnellis Samuel W. Smith Michigan J. §. Zeigiler Wertt H. Brockway Samuel H. Bell William H. Walter Alexander H. Well Francis Nye Jon M. Carpenter Jacob H.fallinger New Jampshire Charles F. Joy Missouri Frank W. Bartlett U. S Wdear Weeks Henry L. Riscoe Washington Tompkins C. Delevan New York Charles H. Fred Seventh Street Cabin John William J. Walter Pontiac Mich

Special Notices 1904 partnership dissolutions and meetings

A set of public notices from July 1904 announces the dissolution of Sterne & Watson at 508 Ninth Street NW Washington DC and the formation of George W Watson and partners in George W Watson firm. It also records Clark, Dasenport and Company partnership details with Edwin Clark and Gibere Coblens and the special partner Mary C Welller, plus an upcoming Masonic lodge meeting and the annual meeting of the Battery Company of Columbia with date reminders and dress code.

Sterne & Watson Lyman P. Sterne George W Watson Ninth Street Northwest Washington, IL George W. Watson George W Watoon Surn Gorge George W . Hons Williamp. Watson James McClug Watson Firr cai+ miedoon Steree & Watson Ninth Street William Po Watson James McClurg WATSO Washington Limitea District of Colimia Frm Sal Clark, Dasenport and Company Leusing, Gelling Edwin Clark Os 14Th St Nw Washingtorn Clark Lbert Cormer-Atane Mount Pleasant Stegt Cobimbia Himbain Ned Woshtretoan Toute and Pras Vuthting Washington, DC Ean Mons Alexandir

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