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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1906

Page

2

Separated Brothers Reunite At Dinner Party

Senator Nixon introduces Joseph, Casey, and Hugh McDannell to a dinner party at the Lew Wilord and the three brothers, long separated for 25 years, recognize each other and embrace. Joseph and Casey are Nevada and Maryland linked, with Casey a mine owner and hotel owner in Nevada.

Senator Mixon Three McDannelle New Willard Gusty al Senator Nixon Nevada Joseph Casey McDannell Alabama Pacific Coast Hugh Maryland Washington Nixon Lew Wilord Jane Joseph McDonnell Nivada Nevada McDonnell Stan Tub Joseph Seuvannen Distelet Hugh McDannell Chesapeaks Bay Steamship Company Baltimore Gulifiel Brush

Arrests in Bogota Spark Conspiracy Reports

A new dispatch from Bogota indicates arrests of several prominent men in Colombia charged with conspiring against President Jeyes. Vernon Hernandez, the war secretary, was exiled to Curaçao. The police chief faces a court martial next week, while the assassin who targeted the president two weeks ago remains at large. Police patrols fill the city as rumors spread that yesterday’s arrests involve a distinct cabal.

Bogota Colombia Jeyes State Department Vernandez Curarao Thom

Seek Whale’s Assailant In Manassas After Georgetown Killing

Robert Whales, a Black man shot by companion William Thomas, died yesterday afternoon. Detective Flathers travels to Manassas, Virginia to locate Thomas, believed to be fed by a local acquaintance. The inquest will be held tomorrow and police seek Thomas as a witness to clarify the killing.

Robert Whales William ‘Tagmas Georgetown Detective Flathers Thomas Manassas Statian Friends of Flathers Whates Whales

Car and wagon collide near Heel Alvord & Co

An outgoing car struck a horse attached wagon in front of M A buildings, killing the driver and smashing the wagon. Passengers were injured. one man killed. Driver of wagon attempted to exit but collision occurred again. details unclear.

Alvord & Co M.A Bowtty Jenary Wue Jere

Senior Class Elects Officers at Cottage Veterinary School

The senior class of the United States Cottage of Veterinary Surgenny met Friday night in the hall of the college and elected officers. President Works Yeager Virginia, secretary and the William G Day Maryland to Locomotor atnxh. Also an advertisement offers a free treatment claim.

United States Col Lage Works Yeager Virginia William G Day Maryland

Funeral of Prof Langley in Washington and Baltimore ties

The body of Prof. S P Langley died in Aiken Tuesday was interred in Forest Hill Cemetery. Accompanied from Washington by his brother Prof John Langley of Cleveland and Pierpont Stackpole a nephew, an address praising his work was delivered by Dr Alexander Graham Bell. Honorary pallbearers included Richard OMmey and Bell, plus Whiot Picker ing and MIT President Pritchett, reflecting Langley secretary at Smithsonian.

Aostor P. Langley Aiken Forest HI Thin City John ‘Langley Cleveland Otila Pierpont Stackpole Washington Langley Alexander Graham Bell Richard Ommey Smithsonian Institution Charles W Wliot Roward Charles Pickering Harvard College Henry M. Pritchett Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Pennsylvania Plans Separate Double Track Railroad

Pennsylvania outlines a trans state railroad plan to parallel the current line from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and New York. The project would cost at least 90 million dollars, require two years, and add about 480 miles of track including 181 miles already near completion. The aim is to separate freight and passenger rail for safety and efficiency with a Tidewater terminal at Philadelphia and another at New York.

Philadelphia Cursatt Oullines Pennsylvania Pittsburg New York Tme Mig Pittsburg-Tidewater New Jersey

Princeton Reports Endowment For Preceptorial System

Princeton New Jersey March reports show a $5,193 deficit in last year’s running expenses but a $61,753 surplus including special gifts. Receipts for 1905 totaled $476,930. Alumni committee secured $1,000,000 toward a new endowment to support the preceptorial system, with $2,500,000 required for operation. extra funds cover the first year. An anonymous donor contributed $20,000 for a new recitation hall.

Princeton N. d Princeton University

Eight year old girl hospitalized after pill ingestion play

Eight year old Mary Kearney is at Emergency Hospital recovering after swallowing numerous pills while at play Friday. Sister found her nearly unconscious at the rear of the Kearney home at 186 L Street Northwest. Father Luke Kearney took her to hospital after initial efforts to prevent collapse. Physicians say she will probably recover.

Mary Kearney Kearney L Atreet Luke Kearney Fimergency Hospital Physiviana

Somas Banquet Highlights Slum Conditions in Capital City

The re elected president of the Civil Center told Young Men's Christian Association members that Washington has the worst slums in the nation. He urged condemnation of unfit houses and noted the higher death rate among negro residents. Dr. Kober called for river pollution remedies, proper sewage outlets, and water use controls. Malaria prevention and un reclaimed Anacostia Flats were discussed, with blame placed on sewer contaminated oysters. The dinner marked the society's second annual function, with officers elected for the year and committees reporting on labor legislation and compulsory education.

Civil Center Young Men’s Christian Association Washington United States Koher Potomac Plate District of Columbia John M. Kober Max Wast John H. D Congress Wiliam H. Baldwin

Jarvis Declines Alaska Governorship Amid Business Ties

D H Jarvis formerly Revenue Cutter Service officer and Northwestern Fisheries Company general manager met with the President over Alaska governor vacancy. He would like to accept but cites business reasons for declining, while W T Perkins W B Haggatt and John P Cunn are named as candidates. Announcement expected soon.

D. H. Jarvis Revenue Cutter Service Northwestern Fisheries Company Alaska Jarvis W. T. Perkins Nome W. B. Haggatt Juneau John P. Cunn Fairbanks

Death is the Bridegroom of a Pretty Country Girl

A seventeen year old country girl Lula Small elopes with Edward Woolson aged twenty to Washington. He dies in an accident before they can reunite with family. She endures curious neighbors and awaits word from home while staying in a boarding house. Police arrange for the body to be sent to Rockfish, Virginia, with family plans for burial.

Rhoda Lovelace Washington Ritle Lulu-Smal Edward Woolson Marriag Edward ‘ Woodson Lula Small Staunton J. J. Woogsen Rockfish Woodsop Miss JE

Plumbers Lockout Stems From Old Wage Dispute

Washington lockout shuts out nearly all firms as master plumbers refuse service until journeymen accept terms. The dispute roots to a two year old wage scale agreement expiring 1908. About 176 journeymen and 300 helpers and apprentices across 70 shops are affected. The master union seeks adherence, higher pay, and nonunion apprentice work limits, while the union rejects these conditions and deposits to guarantee contract compliance.

Washington Journeymen Plumbers Plumbers’ Union Master Plumbers’ Association Mbine

102 in the contest all have friends at work

The Washington Post piano contest lists 102 competitors in alphabetical order, each with a large circle of supporters. Prizes totaling 6000 dollars motivate members of groups including Daughters of the American Revolution and Memorial Continental Hall to urging subscriptions, with entries spanning churches schools and civic organizations across Washington area and nearby Maryland.

Washington Post Met Post National Society of the Daughters of the American” Revolution Memorial Continental Hall I Street

Chinese Party Splits In Transit To Chicago

A Chinese delegation en route from Seattle to the east split in Seattle. Thirty eight proceed to Saint Paul with three left behind. Unclear if the three will head to Washington or return to China. Chicago Burlington and Quincy lines note twenty two intend to depart for Chicago Monday morning on a special train. Prince Tsai Tse and fifteen others to leave Monday night.

Pau Minn Dharch Seattle Cays Isa Sst Paul Pacific Coast Washington San Francisco China Chicago Burlington and Quincy Prince Tsai Tse

Conspiracy Charge Fails In Topeka Federal Case

In Topeka court Judge Pollock sustains demurrer to conspiracy charge against J. E. Bilby James H Crain and L Jenkins all of Putnam Missouri in Logan County fraud case over land acquisition. Conspiracy charge faulty due to insufficient facts perjury charge upheld as sound and properly prepared.

Topeka Kans United States District Court J. E. Bilby James H. Crain L. ©. Jenkins Putnam, Mo Logan County Pollock

Weather conditions and forecast from the U S Department of Agriculture

The Weather Bureau reports a Western Storm advancing with a second center over Virginia and heavy precipitation across Upper Lake region and the Midwest. Snow in New England and rain east of the Mississippi, thunderstorms in the mid Atlantic states. Sunday fair for most regions, with rain or snow in the Lake region and New England. Temperatures dip in the Mississippi Valley, warmer in the Northwest and South Atlantic areas. Forecast includes storm warnings from Hatteras to Boston and California coast. Local readings list temperatures, humidity, rainfall, and sunshine duration.

U. S. Dept. of Agriculture Weetser Bureau Weathington Athintic Coast Virginia Upper Lake Region Upper Michigan Wisconsin New England Maryland Dreirlet Columbia Mizstgstpet Lake Region New York Ghlo Valley South Atlantic States Peiteau Rocky Mountain Middle Athiatic South Atlantic Gulf Coast Lake Midwandriek Hatteras Bestport California

Jolly Time at Banquet by Sigma Alpha Epsilon

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity held a banquet on AZ street northwest celebrating George Washington University's founding. About 50 members attended with Frederick C. Moore as toastmaster and speeches by John G. Carlisle and other members.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity George Washington University Frederick C. Moore John G. Carlisle

Struck Down In Courtroom During Robbery Sentence

In Chicago on March 7 Assistant State's Attorney Frank Crowe was struck by prisoner Joseph Brown as he entered to request leniency. Crowe collapsed unconscious, authorities stated. Brown received an indeterminate sentence of one to fourteen years before the attack.

Chicago Frank Crowe Joseph Brown Brown Crowe

APPROVES FISH STAND IN MUTUAL LIFE DISPUTE

A cablegram from Lord Northcliffe to Mr. Fish expresses approval of his stance in the Mutual Life Insurance controversy and promises strong support. Northcliffe plans to secure proxies from policyholders in England, France, and Germany to back the push for a thorough investigation. Local holders and trustees who joined Mr. Fish have yet to be disclosed.

New York Lord Northcliffe Muyvecane Fish Mutual Lora Northcliffe Mutual Company England France Germany Fish

Wonderful Cure Claim for Father John's Medicine in Taunton

Miss Katherine L Far sley of Weir Street Taunton Massachusetts writes that Father John's Medicine cured her mother’s throat and lung problems after a severe cold and near consumption. She emphasizes the remedy is not a patent medicine, is free from poisonous drugs or alcohol, and has fifty years in use.

Mary May College Ave Pittsburg Hartman Peruna Perna Mary Mag Katherine L. Farley West Street Taunton John Father John Katherine L Farsley Weir St. Taunton Mass

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