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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1905

Page

7

Equitable Mutualization Drive Boosts New York Policy Holders

A New York committee organized with Geological Survey backing seeks signatures to petition Albany for mutualization of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. Washington policy holders support the plan, hoping to place control in the hands of holders of policies while opposing personal stock interests.

New York Washington Geological Survey John Guy Fuward Warreld Waryland Albany Chereot Bee Esnington Amnion Bosis Irele Toe Polus Tunney Strom Pu Ely Mutual William .F. Gude Gude James ¢ Coutts Crimins Committee James Hazen Hyde Hyde James W Alexander Mr Hyde New York Sur Edward H Flarriman Mr. Hyde The Equitable Mr Pryde Sun di Hom Auhng Ciurmmins i Chai

Robbed Roommate Burglar Confession Leads to Arrest

Nineteen year old James W Humphrey was arrested at 1028 Vermeant Avenue Northwest after detectives found his alibi for stealing 15 dollars from a roommate and a prior 31 dollar theft. He confessed to the two burglaries and awaits a hearing in Police Court.

Humphrey James W Humphrey Gower Goweema Detective Bureau Beardman Vermeant Avenue Northwest Gower Agricultural Department Vermont Avenue House Gowr

Holden Dies From Bullet Wound In Suspected Accident Case

Coroner certifies Holden death as accident after he was shot at his home on March 2. Nevitt issued the death certificate. Holden, a den ises maker, died in Emergency Hospital yesterday after police initially suspected self-inflicted wound in a despondent moment. Holden voiced accident while under hospital care as his condition worsened, and a revolver lay nearby in the bedroom.

Holden Denises EK Street Cotuner Nevitt Helden Hls

Black Driver Hits Child Crossing Street

A three-year-old child, Isabel Mladnox, riding near 26 Quincy Street Northeast, was struck by a wagon on Lincoln Avenue Sith Street Northeast. The unidentified Black driver fled after whipping the horse. The child suffered only minor head and body bruises.

Isabel Mladnox Quincy Street Lincoln Avenue Sith Street

Murder charge in tragic ward assault and death

Jeremiah Donovan, a liveryman, was arrested on a murder charge after his wife Elizabeth Donovan died at Providence Hospital from injuries after an assault at their home near 1227 Jefferson Place. Prosecutors say he beat her March 7. Donovan claims a fall caused her injuries while he was intoxicated. an autopsy cites cerebral hemorrhage from violence.

Jeremiah Donovan Elizabeth Donovan Providence Hospital Donovan Jefferson Place Leotreet Connecticut Avenue Twentieth Street Rollins Porce Harvey Mary Deanoven L. L Frederick Donogin Teland United State Washington Glazebrook Hee

Woman burned when oil bottle exploded on dress at home

Amanita G Scott, a 63 year old Negro woman, was treated at Casualty Hospital for burns after oil spilled on her dress when a bottle cork popped. Her son, a physician, helped extinguish the flames. Judge C. C. Cole, former District Supreme Court judge, is seriously ill at home with pneumonia after a cold.

Amanita G Scott Ninth Street C. C. Cole C C. Cole District Supreme Court N Street Northwest

Swindling Deals Unfold In Whiteman Land Larceny Trial

In Buffalo March 16, the Alonzo Whiteman land larceny trial continued with Joseph Boothman identified by Fidelity Trust officials in connection with a $9,000 draft said to stem from a bl draft on City National Bank of Hudson. Boothman testified about drafts obtained for Whiteman in Hudson and Rochester and described schemes and delusions of wealth used to influence Whiteman, including a mock engagement and security loans from a London moneylender with letters from a socialite.

A. J. Whiteman Buffalo Alonzo Whiteman Fidelity Trust Company of City National Bank of Hudson Trust Company Joseph Boothman Whiteman Wheeler Boothman Whitemans City National Bank of Hudson, NY Rochester London Edward D Sanders

Curious suit for damages seeks twenty thousand in district court

Daniel N. Prosser and Ida M. Prosser sue J Harris Rogers Katherine Smith James C. Rogers and C W Smith for 20000 as stated in a detailed bill of particulars. The plaintiffs claim Katherine Smith conspired to defraud them and alienate their home by arranging land purchase at Hyattsville Maryland and a related mortgage with alleged kickbacks. They describe payments of 200 down and 20 monthly with a 50 referral to Smith, and contend a 600 mortgage was to be canceled after half the price was paid. They also allege induced divorce proceedings and boarding-house venture to drive a wedge in the marriage and claim children born to the Prosser family.

District Supreme Court Daniel N. Prosser Ida M Prosser J Harris Rogers Katherine Smith James C. Rogers C W Smith L E Phillips Prosser Hyattsville J H Rogers Mr Prosser A&bardon Mr. Prosser James C Rogers Piass

River in New Channel and Dam Threats at Ford Ky

The Kentucky River near Ford threatens the government locks as a new channel ten yards wide opens. Water stops flowing over the dam and trees are torn away. One government building at the locks sinks, others in danger. damage estimated around 20000. Backwater shifts near Valle View and Valle Dam, with further channeling around that point. Washington to Cumberland reports note similar impacts. Concurrently Attache Parker of the U S Geological Survey will investigate Potomac headwaters including Upper South Branch and Great Capon area for pollution and related conditions. A New York lighting inquiry passes the senate and assembly amid gas rate protests.

Ford Winchester Kentucky Government Valle Vecal Washington & Cat Cumberland Md Attache Parker United State Geological Survey Unser Potomac Moorefield Petersburg Franklin South Branch Cumberland Piedmont Brestbure Potomac Great Capon Great ‘Capon

Remarkable Curative Claim for Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets

An advertisement extols Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe, sensible remedy for indigestion and stomach weakness. It credits digestion of foods to the product, notes rest and nourishment as cures, and states tablets digest 3,000 grains of meat per grain. Sold at drug stores for 50 cents per package.

Stuart al Drug

Four Shots At A Burglar On Grant Street

Roland Goddard surprised a burglar packing a cloth bag with silverware jewelry and clothing in his Grant Street home at 1731 on the second floor. The intruder fled through a window after Goddard fired multiple shots, dropping his hat. police described the man and recovered the hat.

Roland Goddard Grant Street Goddard Tenth Precinct

Libel to Call White Negro Court Rules

South Carolina Supreme Court holds federal constitutional amendments do not apply to social race conditions. Publication of a white man as negro or colored deemed libelous. two newspapers sued for 410000 each. Court states thirteenth fourteenth and fifteenth amendments do not alter state defamation law on social distinctions.

Columbia Supreme Court of South Carolina United States

Commencement at Carlisle Indian School Holds 41 Graduates

Carlisle Pa March 16 Thousands attend the Indian Industrial School commencement with a record forty one graduates as Francis E Leupp presents diplomas. Notables include Dr Devlin and Dickinson College president Reed. Declams and orations are delivered by Della McGee Joseph Bake Spencer Williams Mathin Machinay Mary Kadashan and Antonio Rodrigues as Mercer superintendent Capt Wo presides. Indian band and choir provide music.

Carlisle Pa Indian Industrial School Pennsylvania Francis E Leupp Commissioner of Indian Affairs Washington Della McGee Joseph Bake Spencer Williams Mathin Machinay Mary Kadashan Antonio Rodrigues Dr Devlin United

Tulane Names Dr Edwin B Craighead President in New Orleans

The inauguration of Dr Edwin Boone Craighead, recently of Missouri, as Tulane University's president took place in Tulane Theater. Archbishop Chapelle opened with prayer, Guy Blanchard of Louisiana gave the principal address, and Bishop Sessums delivered the benediction.

Archbishop Chapelle Dr. Craighead New Orleans Edwin Boone Craighead University of Missouri Tulane University Tulane Archbishop Chappelle Guy Blanchard Lautasana Sessums

Weather conditions and city temperatures across regions

Weather conditions note local rains and snows in the Lake region and rain on the South Atlantic Coast with fair, warmer in the Ohio Valley and Middle Atlantic. Forecast predicts rain Friday west of the Mississippi, extending Saturday into eastern Mississippi Valley and Ohio Valley. Colder on Friday in mid and northern Plateaus, central valleys and Northwest. Winds vary by coast. steamers to Europe face light to fresh variable winds. Temperature readings for midnight to evening, sunshine, and highs in multiple cities listed with rainfall amounts.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington D Lake Region South Atlantic Coast Lse Mississippi River Ohio Valley Middle Atlantic States Rocky Mountain Missouri Arkansas Rocky Mountains Misalasippi Valley Wissinsippi Valley Atlantic East Gulf States Dngland Middle Atlantic Gulf Coast Lake Michigan European Grand Banks Asheville Atlanta Atlantic City Bismarck Buffalo Chicago Cincinnati Ole Cheyenne Davenport Iowa A Denver Cole Bes Moines Iowa Galveston Tex Indianapolis Ind Jacksonville Fla Kansas City Little Rock Ark Marquette Mich Memphis Tenn En Orléans New York North Platte Nebr Omaha Pittsburg Pa Salt Lake City Utah T . St Louis Paul, Minn Springfield Wickebure, Misg

Bathers Oppose Promenade At Cottage City Camp Meeting

Cottage City Mass town meeting adopts a resolution condemning the public promenade of bathers in various bathing suits seen near camp meeting cottages and hotels. Proponents of modest attire argue the sight disrupts religious services and proper decorum.

Cottage City Mass Washington Post

Indictment of Gen Whiteman Over Misused Military Supplies

Gen W H Whiteman was indicted by the Santa Fe grand jury on a charge of obtaining public funds under false pretenses. He ranks as former New Mexico Supreme Court justice and ex adjutant general, removed by Gov Otero amid accusations of misappropriating U S supplied military equipment. Previously he served as United States Indian agent in Kansas.

New Mexico Santa Fe N M W H Whiteman Grand Jury New Mexico Supreme Court Territory Gov Otero United States Whiteman United States Indian Kansas

Washingtonian on the List New Haven Yale Scholars

President Hadley has been notified that Albert Stevens and Donald Warner, Yale students from Willan antic Yate and Balisbury Conn, passed the Cecil Rhodes scholarship qualifying exam. Four others who passed last year are eligible again. Names include Colton Maynard Washington DC, Harry Rice Coks Perry VA, Cyrus Wicker New York, and Herbert W Eales Bridgeport, all Yale affiliates. The six will be reviewed by the selection committee.

New Haven Hadley Yale University Oxford University Albert M Stevens Willanantic Yate Donald Jo Warner Setond Balisbury Yale Cecil Rhodes Colton Maynard Washington D Harry Rice Coks Perry Va Cyrus Wicker New York Hebert W Eales Bridgeport

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