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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1905

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16

Dubois Attacks Mormon Hierarchy in Mock Senate Address

Idaho Senator Fred T. Dubois delivers an historical arraignment of Mormon doctrines at the National Congress of Mothers. He accuses Salt Lake leaders of polygamy and political control, urging the expulsion of Senator Reed Smoot and warning Republicans against Mormon influence in national politics.

Lucia Gale Barker Boston National Congress of Mothers M. E. Church Fred T. Dubois Idaho Dubois Mormon Church Reed Smoot Smoot Mothers’ Congress Vwcating Utah United States Joseph Smith Wyoming Oregon Nevada Ceveland Democratic Party Gubois Reed Smooth

Pocket Picked on Train Near Miss With Thief

Charles F. Ehler and his wife, after buying tickets at the Pennsylvania Railroad depot for Rapid City, WN D, were robbed of a purse containing 83 dollars. A light colored Negro suspect brushed past, fled to the platform, and disappeared as the day coach train sped away. Ehler was rolled along the ground but unhurt. Police hunted the suspect overnight.

Charles F. Ehler Pennsylvania Railroad Rapid City WN. D Ehler Mr. Ehler Maryland Avenue

Robbery Suspect Reed Caught in Johnson City Tenn

Capt. Boardman reports Cal v in Reed linked to the $238 robbery of Charles W. Borne in the city on August 22 194. Reed, who roomed with Borne at 107 M street southeast in Borne’s sister Mrs K J Murray’s house, was traced by Detective Tyser to the Soldiers Home in Johnson City Tenn. Tyser will escort Reed back to the city.

Boardman Detective Bureau Calvin Reed Charles W. Borne Johnson City Tenn Reed Borne K. J. Murray M Street Navy Yard Tyser

Parade Fund Gheges Final Financial Reports

At today s final inaugural committee meeting in the New Willard headquarters the treasurer and chairmen will present final figures on expenses about 8300 000 and receipts near 987 000 with a 4000 surplus to be directed to a public project. The meeting will adjourn sine die and a medal distribution for committee members proceeds from the Colorado Building office.

New Willard Glover Ailes Edward J. Stellwagen St. Louis Willard Gen. Wilson Corcoran Thom Colorado Thom Owen Parks Washington

Mansfield as Beau Brummel Delights National Audience

Richard Mansfield starred as Beau Brummel at the National Theater to a large crowd last evening. Morton Selten played the Prince of Wales and the ensemble was uneven, though Mansfield’s performance drew warm approval and showcased his colorless monotone evolving into vivid drama in the final delirium scene. Tonight he repeats Ivan the Terrible.

National Richard Mansfield Beau Brummel National Theater the Prince of Wales Morton Selten Sheridan Ernest C. Warde Mortimer A. G. Andrews Oliver Vincent Mariana Henry Wenman Gertrude Gheen Duchess of Andrews Wenman Vincent Miss Prahar Kathleen William Elliott Reginald Courtney Abraham Edward Fitzgerald Mr. Mansfield Ivan the Terrible

Florence Jordan Escapes From St Elizabeths Again

Florence Jordan a 23 year old patient escaped from St Elizabeth Hospital for the Insane Monday evening. Police and attendants searched the grounds and city with no success noting she may have left the city. She previously escaped and was found in Philadelphia after a long hunt. An attache saw her leave the grounds and walk toward Anacostia bridge before returning to her room. She has friends in the city who might aid her and she is described as very persuasive.

Florence Jordan St. Elizabeth’s St. Elizabeth Hospital Philadelphia Anacostia Bridge

Robbed Express Company Delivery Boys Charged

Nine larceny counts filed in juvenile court against Charles H. Small and Helph Jones ages seventeen and sixteen for stealing packages and cash from United States Express Company. Jones sent to reform school. Small to face government branch of Police Court. Judge Strider postponed ruling for Probation Officer to investigate. Also note Col James B Neal, former consul general at Liverpool, suffered a serious stroke in Hamilton Ohio on March 14.

United States Express Company Charles H. Small Helph Jones Strider Jones Reform School Cupp James E. Neal Hamilton Ohio James B. Neal Liverpool England

Sanity questioned janitor at White House offices

John Dent a 39 year old negro janitor in executive offices of the White House was arrested after inviting pedestrians to a house he rented on Church Street NW and claiming it fitted for a state dinner. He previously worked at the White House and his wife served in Mr Loebs home. Police will examine his mental condition.

John Dent White House Chirch Street Dent Washington Atlantic City William Loeb Church Street Buckingham McGrath

Gompers to make inquiry into alleged strike plot

Charges alleging a plot by union officials to break a New York subway strike prompt President Samuel Gompers to seek evidence for possible civil or criminal action. The report also notes AFC leadership, disputed jurisdictions, charter denials, and plans to study organizing work in the Philippines.

New York Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Gompers Gomrers Executive Council Beer Pump Workers’ Union New York City Metal Polishers and Buffers’ International Union Gomners Portland Oreg St. Louis Exposition Silk Workers' Union United Textile Workers of America International Association of Steam and Hot Water Women’s International Union Labor League New Hampshire

Prison for pistol carriers in New York court ruling

In New York on March 14 the pistol ordinance to jail carriers was enforced. Michael Viglillano, the first victim, was retried, convicted, and sentenced to one month in the penitentiary after prior conflicting rulings by two courts over the new city law.

New York Board of Aldermen Court of Special Sessions Michael Viglillano

Pierce Turns Estate Into Trust in Missouri First of Kind

St Louis March 14 H Clay Pierce a noted multi millionaire has formed an estate trust with 5 000 000 capital to guard heirs interests The trust is the first of its kind in Missouri and possibly the nation Pierce holds 50 000 shares with four others named Clay Arthur Pierce Eben Richards Stephen Johnson and John D Johnson as holders Gas Explosion Kills Two in Pittsburg Breeds Hill street victims include Mrs Bittzer killed Amelia Hopkins fatally injured, two houses wrecked Firemen hurt by falling roof

St. Louis H. Clay Pierce Missouri Pierce Clay Arthur Pierce Eben Richards Stephen Johnson John D. Johnson Pittsburg Jacob Bittzer Breeds Hill Street

Threat of Husband in Separation Suit Ties Gen Sickles Kin

New York court heard sensational testimony in a separation action brought by Viola Sickles against Harry Green, husband of the woman who is Gen. Sickles’s niece. Innes testified Green threatened to kill him if cash and leverage for the case were not provided, recounting a tense cellar confrontation at a restaurant where Green allegedly hid.

New York Sickles Washington Post L. V. B. Ines Harry Green Viola Sickles Gen. Sickles Green Innes Inspector Byrnes Harry Eleventh Street Fifth Avenue Sexton

Wife and Cats Spur Court to Order Support

New York City March 14 Hans Keiser of 343 East Forty-seventh street faced Yorkville Police Court on abandonment and nonsupport charges from wife Anna. He claimed desertion due to her keeping twenty to thirty cats. The magistrate ordered him to pay his wife 3 dollars weekly.

Washington New York Hans Keiser East Forty-seventh Street Yorkville Anna Keiser Ommen

Six Die In Six Months In Fatal Family Toll

Six siblings died in six months with three in coal mines in the United States and three in the old country. Joseph Rukowsky, buried in Duryea, died in a Bernice, Sullivan County mine fall. Earlier, two brothers perished at Port Arthur as Russian forces fought, and a sister died in a runaway horse incident.

Port Arthur Washington Post Scranton Joseph Rukowsky Duryea Joseph George Mustay Bernice Sullivan County Czark

Mule Foregift? Farmer Landis Charged With Bank Note Forgery

Lancaster dispatch reports farmer Landis near Bainbridge committed for trial on forging about a dozen names to twenty notes at Elizabeth Town National Bank totaling around 10 000 dollars. Forgeries span eight years, uncovered after a mule purchase note aroused bank suspicion. Landis, known to oppose mules, allegedly forged notes. investigation uncovered his operations. Also noted in Nebraska and Missouri districts: Senate defeat of bribery witness testimony bills. Gov Folk backs similar measures.

Eolal Washington Post Lancaster Hzgra Lan Gis Bainbridge Elizabethtown National Bank Landis

Rare Jefferson Bible Reproduction Offered by Club

A limited number of red leather bound facsimile copies of Thomas Jefferson's Bible, printed from the original plates, exact in binding, paper, and presswork, are available at half publisher's price through the Thomas Jefferson Club via The Washington Post. Examine a copy at The Post business office or submit the coupon for full particulars.

Thomas Jefferson United States National Museum Washington Congress Thomas Jefferson Club Washington Post Post Business Office

Holliday Ordered to Answer in Drug Trust Probe

Judge Anderson of the Federal Court ruled that Frank E. Holliday must answer questions before Special Commissioner Butler in the National Wholesale Druggists' Association probe. Holliday, vice chairman of the association's proprietary goods committee, was examined about duties. The exam likely finishes tomorrow with Joseph B. Toms, secretary, next.

Indianapolis Ing Anderson Federal Court Frank E. Holliday Butler Halliday National Wholesale Druggists’ Association Joseph B. Toms Association

Weather and town notes from Washington and Montana

Weather bulletin reports a broad low pressure area from the Rockies to the West Coast with unsettled skies and rain and snow across the upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes regions. Temperatures run below normal in the north with some warming to the south. Local readings show midnights near 30s to 40s, a max 46, min 26, 7 hours of sun. A separate Montana item states W. Burdick, Jefferson County treasurer, was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted cause amid countyaccount irregularities of 2300 to 3000 dollars.

Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington, D. C Rocky Mountains California Mississippi Valley Lake Region South Atlantic Middle Atlantic States Mississippi River New England Plateau Pacific States Middle Atlantic Gulf Coast Lake Michigan European Porta Grand Banks Butte Mont W. Burdick Boulder Jefferson County

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