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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1905

Page

19

Death of ex Senator Wolcott shakes Peabody contest

Washington Post dispatch from Denver reports that former Senator E. O. Wolcott's death may influence the Colorado governor race. Wolcott loyalists supplant Peabody opposition, while Democrats allege bribery offers of 5000 dollars for votes.

Wolcott Washington Post Denver Colo E. O. Wolcott Monte Carlo Peabody Frank Frewen Frewen Walcott

Notice of Simultaneous Publication For Marriage and Death

Notices inserted in The Washington Post may also appear the next morning in multiple papers including New York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald St Louis Republic Syracuse Post Standard and others. Inquiries upon application.

Washington Post NEW York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald ST. Louis Republic Syracuse Post-Standard Paul Pion R-Press Inneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer

Licensed to Marry and Obituary Notices Roundup

Public marriage notices list multiple couples from Virginia Ohio and New York with locations in Alexandria Prince William and Baltimore. Also includes obituaries and funeral notices for Mary J Fell Henrietta Prince Catharine Ryan William Stearns Rebecca Webster with dates February to March 1905 and addresses in Washington DC area.

Andrew N. Groves Jeannette McCandle Remington Daniel LL Mountjoy Cornbrake Isla of Wight County Arthur C. Menshaw Grace M. Wanderly Baltimore Henry J. Sampsall Maud C. Spencer Miver Ohio James Washington Sarah Johnson Henry H Stone Agnes M. Kelly Henry Plater Lucy Mason Howard T Snyder Theresa A. Shaffell Frank ©Hambers Wedora M. Jones Fritz Muser Heart Lee Hewett New York Robert T Smith Mary E. Lawrence Alexandria Charles T Lancaster Hattie Henderson Prince William County Felt Atip m Mary J. Fell David N. West Alexandra County Moore Atiy Dowclock Tis Prp Street Badwin Spyker Moore Orra Glascock Moore George F. Moore Texas RNS Williame St. Stephens William Walker Stearns Stearns Elizabeth Lo Dence

Health Office Record of Patients and Ages

Health office record listing individuals with ages or durations of residence from various locations including Highlands 51, Wash Asyl Hosp 39 and 22, 128 7th st ne 1 year, 620 224 st ne 19 months, Binney street 43 years, 349 H st aw unknown years, 430 8th st aw 43 years, 108 G st aw 65, 1913 11fth st 60, Loughborord D C 78, 223 F st sw 1 year, 612 Kst ne 4 years.

Alice L. Carpenter the Highlands William Davis Charles Downey Wash Gertrude L. Ferguson 7Th St. Ne Taabella Gaines St Ne Nelle L Marvin Binney St Ellen Shea H St. Aw Mary Stevens St. Aw David Stevens Daniel Taylor Thomas A. Tolson Loughborord D. C Edward Waller F St. Sw James W. Herbert

Undertakers Offerings and Funeral Directors in Washington

W R Speare Undertaker and Embalmer at 940 F Street NW advertises first class service and radio access AM 1280 and 4981. Joseph Gawler Funeral Director and Embalmer at 1730 32 Penn Ave NW lists established 1850 and phone Main 131. R F Harvey Sons Tal Directors and Embalmers at 1325 Fourteenth Street NW promote strictly first class service at moderate prices and a commodious chapel with North 315.

W. R. Speare F Street N. W Joseph Gawler Pe.ave Perjor R. F. Harvey’s Sons TAL Fourteenth Street

Lawful election argument set for joint session

Tomorrow the house and senate will meet in joint session to hear committee reports. Time will be allotted for both sides to argue. In the afternoon John M Waldren chief counsel for Peabody will open the arguments. A vote is expected Saturday night.

Adams Peabody House Senate John M. Waldren

President anti Kerens shapes Missouri Senate race

Jefferson City March 1 Franklin D. Elis testifies before a Senate investigating committee that President Roosevelt urged against Kerens's election to the U S Senate. Elis cites Akins saying the administration disliked Kerens and opposed more like Felking Kearns Clark and Montana’s Clark in the Senate.

Jefferson City Frank D. Elis National Thomas K. Akins Senate Akins Roosevelt R. C. Kerens United States Senate Missouri Ellis Washington Kerens United State Wind Felking Kearns Utah Clark Montana United States

Republicans Try To Unite In Missouri Senate Nominations

Jefferson City March 1 Thomas K Niedringhaus Republican caucus nominee for United States Senator urged legislature to unite on a feasible plan to elect a senator and avoid random voting He stressed party integrity and warned against aiding Democratic hopes The caucus adjourned after fourteen ballots with William Warner leading 39 to 8 and 1 Pettijohn. no break in deadlock expected despite various proposed plans

Jefferson City Thomas K. Niedringhaus United States R. C. Kerens Missouri United States Senate Miscouri Niedringhaus William Warner Kansas City Warner Dyer Pettijohn

New Delaware Candidate Opens U S Senate Ballot Race

In Dover on March L two ballots for U S Senator produced votes for Addicks 15 Saulsbury 13 H A Dupont 9 Hughes 7 T Coleman Dupont 3 Thomas Curry 3 total 60 with 26 needed. On ballot two T Coleman Dupont was dropped and Curry gained three votes from his supporters. Curry, a Sussex County figure, entered the race after six Union Republicans deserted Addicks.

Dover Del United States Addicks Saulsbury H. A. Dupont Hughes T. Coleman Dupont Thomas Curry Union Republican Hus Curry Sussex County

Negro murderer traced to Dutton after deadly murder

Posses have chased Clarence Mason, a black suspect, since last Sunday for the murder of Baldwin Marr, a white farmer near Jacksonville Florida, and the wounding of his daughter. He is said to be armed and masked fears of violence. The crime involved robbery as a possible motive with the killer fleeing on Marr's horse after removing the boots from the victim.

Jacksonville Fla Clarence Mason Baldwin Marr Dutton Marr

Selborne Named High Commissioner in South Africa

London March 1 It is announced that the Earl of Selborne first lord of the admiralty succeeds Lord Milner as British high commissioner in South Africa. Milner resigns for health reasons and will leave South Africa by end of March. Hugo Baring Marries Earl's Sister in London Lady Magheramorne sister of the Earl of Shaftesbury acts as the bride's sponsor. Hugo Baring represents Baring Brothers New York in London.

Earl of Selborne South Africa London Lord The Admiralty Lord Milner Colonial Office Hugo Baring Earl Hugoa Baring New York Magheramorne Earl of Shaftesbury Baring Brothers

Chicago Official Charged in Embezzlement Case

R L John J Mayberry, longtime secretary of Equitable Fire and Marine Insurance in Chicago, is arrested for embezzling 5702 from the Providence company. He traveled to Providence to explain his books but admitted the accounts are scrambled after an earlier attempt failed.

Chicago Equitable Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Providence L. John J. Mayberry

Poisoned Water Suspected in Mrs Stanford Case

The narrative recalls Mrs Stanford fearing harm after water contained strychnine. A maid describes arguments about secrecy, plans to hire Pinkerton detectives, and suspicions of an assassination attempt. Detectives questioned her as she traveled to Palo Alto, where she learned of the ongoing investigation.

Mrs. Stanford

Death of Mrs. Jane Stanford Shocks San Francisco

News of Mrs. Jane L. Stanford's death in Honolulu arrives with surprise and fear of poisoning. Her brother Charles Lathrop, Stanford treasurer, and attorney Mountford Wilson weigh natural causes versus foul play as Stanford University faces mourning, closure, and a potential bad faith investigation.

San Francisco Jane L. Stanford Honolulu Charles G. Lathrop Stanford University Mountford S. Wilson Wilson Stanford Palo Alto

Charcoal Health Remedy Ad Promotes Charcoal Lozenges

An old advertisement extols charcoal as a health purifier and breath freshener. Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges, made from willow charcoal and honey, are recommended for gas relief, complexion, and purer blood. Buffalo physician quoted praising benefits and cost of 25 cents a box.

Stuart Buffalo

Receiver for oil company amid state law violations

Kansas Attorney General Colaman filed in the Supreme Court to appoint a receiver for the Prairie Ontario Gas Company, the Kansas arm of Standard Oil, for alleged state-law violations. The suit names railroads, freight bureaus, and traffic committees as defendants over discriminatory oil rates and lack of charter fees or solvency reports. The action seeks state-allowed financial disclosures and proper allocation of capital stock to the state school fund.

Topeka, Kans Colaman Standard Kansas Standard Oil Company Kansas School Fund

One Killed in Grash Wreck near Alexandria Rail Crash

Frederick Schneider of Marletta, Pa, an engine driver on the Washington and Mount Vernon Railway, was killed when two trains collided near Spring Park station in Alexandria around 6:24 p m. A dozen or more injured were rushed to local care as authorities detailed a lengthy list of bruises and shocks.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Spring Park Frederick Schneider Marletta Reiter, Curtis & Hill Davis Prince Streat Sutton Hudson Edmund Burke Washington Mary Creegan Joseph &. Crapper Carrie Hawes St. Elmo Hessie Nolan Nettle Elsom Glayles Willie Mae Hammersley W. F. Brookes George Hough Wellington Crockett Enoch Davis Emma Doniphan New Jersey Avenue Southeast John Sutton A. A. Davia Harry Hudson John Kerrick Itas

Warner's Safe Cure Promised to Dissolve Kidney Gravel

The ad claims stone in the bladder results from kidney disease and can be dissolved and expelled by Warner's Safe Cure. It touts kidney purification, blood cleansing, and general health benefits, urging regular urine checks and urging readers to buy 60 cents and 1 dollar bottles. It warns against substitutes and offers free medical guidance with urine samples.

Warner Warners Warner Safe Care Co Rochester

Relatives from Washington Drive Recovery After Rail Crash

The incident prompted a relief train with Dr. W M Smith aboard. Miss Doniphan aboard the north bound car described the sudden crash and chaotic escape as lights failed and doors jammed. Several passengers suffer injuries with fears of serious outcomes. The accident disabled two company motors and raised concerns about overall safety. Deer ing Paint and Manufacturing holds a stockholders meeting reporting solid performance and re electing the old board. Five thousand treasury shares were ordered onto the market at one dollar per share, up 100 percent. The War and Navy departments have used the companys anti fouling paint on ships, praising its work. The plant is located in the city.

Washington W. M. Smith Deering Paint and Manufacturing Corporation Hotel Fleischmann H. E. Downham Joseph Schindt Ernest Loeffier BE. C. Snyder George Doering Treasury War and Navy Departments

Dr George Metcalf Dead In Italy Prominent St Paul Doctor

A cable from Orrieto Italy reports the sudden death of Dr George R Metcalf aged 57 a St Paul physician who earlier practiced in New York City He was a Brattleboro Vermont native a Amherst and Columbia graduate Rev Dr Aaron H Burlingham aged 83 prominent Baptist minister died in Mount Vernon of pneumonia Richard W Rath borné 80 long time Chicago Board of Trade inspector also died in Chicago Movements of Ocean Steamers and a hold up fatally wounding a Chicago official are noted in brief items

St. Paul Orrieto Italy St Paul Minn Tnid George HR. Metcalf New York City Matealf Brattleboro Amherst College Columbia University New York Aaron H. Burlingham Mount Vernon Burlingham St. Louis Chicago Richard W. Rathborné Chicago Board of Trade

Anti Cigarette Bill Becomes Law In Indiana

Gov Hanley signs Parks anti cigarette bill in Indianapolis. Law takes effect in June prohibiting manufacture sale exchange barter disposal or gift of cigarettes cigarette paper wrappers or related materials. First offense carries a fine up to unspecified amount.

Indianapolis Ind Maren Hanley Parks

Sullivan Knocks Out McCormick In Second Round

Grand Rapids dispatch reports ex-champion heavyweight John T. Sullivan dominated the Galveston challenger Jack McCormick, landing a knockout in the second round of a four round bout. Sullivan weighed 273 pounds to McCormick’s 196.

Grand Rapids Mich John T. Sullivan Jack McCormick Galveston Sullivan McCorm Mick

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