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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1905

Page

28

WIRE FENCE OF SPITE FEUD OF THE GIBBS FAMILY

A Hopkinton Massachusetts special describes the Gibbs Wheeler feud in Woodville over a split house and barn. John Gibbs 78 resists Wheelers using half the barn while living on one side of a divided homestead. A wire fence blocks access and tensions rise as families take sides, with Jackson Gibbs and Miss Gibbs defending their rights amid legal and property disputes. The case illustrates long standing local rivalries within a New England community.

Washington Post Hopkinton Mass John Gibbs Woodville St Peter Willard F Wheeler Wheelers Lawse Gibbs Wheeler Wave John Abbie Amelia Gibbs Gibbs Hopkinton Springs Lake White Hall Vreed Mnuch Gibbses Tawson Gibbs Whitehall Lake New England Lucy Gibbs Lawson Lawson John Charles Temple South Framingham Lawson Gibbs Miss Gibbs Gibbs-Wheeler Troy

Signor Marconi Marries Hon Beatrice OBrien in London

London March 17 Signor Gugliemo Marconi wed the Hon Beatrice OBrien daughter of Lady Inchiquin at St George's Church Hanover Square The bridegroom's mother and brother attended with the brother as best man Lord Inchiquin gave away the bride The couple planned a honeymoon in Ireland then New York and Rome with King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena to be guests 600 guests received gifts and jewels Traffic outside the church halted as crowds cheered the newlyweds

Beatrice Brien Inchiquin London Gugielmo Marconi Beatrice O'Brien St George’s Church Hanover Square Signor Marconi Italy Lord Inchiquin Ireland New York Rome Victor Emmanuel Helena Quirinal

Allan Line Victorian shows turbine speed on Clyde trial

The turbine steamer Victorian achieved nineteen and a half knots on a Clyde trial yesterday and will sail March 23 from Liverpool to Montreal. Allan Line chairman Mr Dunlop said the test removes any remaining doubts about turbine steamers’ efficiency.

Carbine Glasgow Allan Line Clyde Liverpool Montreal Dunlop Allan Company

Alleged Bank Robber Caught in Oklahoma Case

Arkansas City Kans March 17 a man who gave the name James Davis was arrested after a pursuit following the March 10 Bank of Renfrew robbery at Renfrew Okla Police Marshal Beytfer reported the suspect was wounded slightly in the pursuit Seyfer’s wound is not serious

Arkansas City Kans James Davis Bank of Renfrew Renfrew Okla Marshal Beytfer

National Mothers Congress Denounces Smoot Polygamy at Met Church

The National Congress of Mothers at the Metropolitan ME Church passed resolutions denouncing Reed Smoot and the Mormon Church for polygamy and urging the U.S. Senate to keep its pledge by removing Smoot. Speakers included Mrs Florence Kelly and Prof Wylie on child protection and pure food for children. ex Senator Cannon praised for challenging church control. resolutions also backed kindergarten education and mother guardianship.

Senate Dr. Wylie National Congress of Motherey Metropolitan ME Reed Smoot United States Florence Kelly New York Wylie Department of Agriculture Ellen Spencer Massey Schoff Committee On Robert R. Cotton North Carolina United States Senate Utnh Stachooa Joseph F Smith Church Merarchs United Stats Republica Party Fts National Congresa of Mathers Axtasmbica Republican Party Democratic Party St Louis Amercan Civi Divine Jawa Atlzouz New Mexica Cannon Frank J Cannon Utah Salt Lake Tribune National Congress of Mothers Women of America Mr. Roosevelt Metropolitan M &E. Church Joseph Hale Cox Washington Ess Los Angeles Board At Raleigh Toronto Columbus Cincinnati Niagara Falls Shreveport Atlanta Ben B. Lindsey Denver Max West National Press Jane A Stewart National Press Committee Herman H. Barney W F Hefferan G Stanley Hall M Vv O'Shea Bi Sherman Davis Fred Dubois J A Jeffreys Arthur A. Birney J A. Jeffreys Smoot

Compulsory Education Debate At National Congress

Mrs Eilen Spencer Massey urged joint guardianship and uniform child protection laws while Mrs Weller and Mrs Lillie Devereaux Blake spoke on guardianship and marital reform. The conference backed compulsory education, discussed divorce rights, and planned a Brussels conference on child protection with committee appointments and a Los Angeles 1919 meeting target.

New York State Eilen Spencer Massey District of Columbia Congress Weller Washington Scho Tf Trust Birney Schoff International Congress For the Protection of Children Brussels Frederic Schoff William T Carter O Mears Mra G. S Garrett Anggers Shoreham Theodore Birney Lillie Devereaux Blake Howard Lippincott Rover R Cotton James Bolton Rockies Freq T Dubois Frank DeGarmo Robinson Ball Tuttle New York

Children of the Congress Embrace Kindergarten Work

Admirable exemplification of the kindergarten system as Congress of Mothers invites city groups to lead daily exercises. Miss Catherine R. Watkins spearheads public kindergartens. Mrs. Pollack, director of the Washington Kindergarten Institute, and several educators from major local and international associations participate, showcasing the varied learned methods.

Congress of Mothers Catherine R. Watkins District of Columbia Janett McKnew Miss Brown Harristie Neal Busan Blow Washington Kindergarten Association College Phoebe Hearst Kindergarten College Miss Cass Cass Mica Jessie Holeman Louisville Rjn Bergarten Association Migs J Holeman Washington City Kindarearien Estitutien Iss Susan Pléssner Pollack Louise Follock Ingergatien Miew Pollack Berlin Prussia Washington Gib Kindergarten Union

Petty graft in New York panhandlers target Wall Street

Two young men from the cherry Hill district of Gotham lure victims with a polite plea for help. They pose as a jeweler and employment seeker, collect pennies and dollars on Broadway Nassau Broad streets and Wall Street, then retreat to saloons to plan more thefts. Police note they are often arrested but quickly released.

Cherry Hill Gotham Lower Broadway Nassau Broad Wall Streets Panhandler Providence Maiden Lane Employment Bureau Panhandle Inspal Nassau Street Wall Street Jim Lower East Side

Million Paid in Pensions in Five Years

Pennsylvania Company's pension department reports for the five years ended December 31, 1904, that $1,614,087 has been paid in pensions to retired employees. The company bears the department’s operating costs. During the period 2,418 employees retired on pensions, 700 died. 568 were aged 65 to 69, and 489 retired at their own request.

Pennsylvania Company Philadelphia Pension Department

Succeeded in Business Yet Failed as a Man

A reflective critique of a man who prioritized wealth over personal growth. The subject, consumed by profit, neglects sentiment, friendships, and leisure, viewing life as a calendar of earnings. He shuns culture and public life, reading only market news and denying any duty beyond commerce.

Marten Success Jie Neglesy

Changes in Ranges and Rifle Practice for the Guard

The District National Guard resumes steady operations after disruptions from a war department and brigade inspection. Maj James E Bel outlines radical changes to rifle range practice, planning two days of firing per battalion and camp rotation starting in May to boost qualifications, plus gallery shooting with company matches led by Dennison and Farrow. Monitor Puritan passes quarterly naval militia inspection. several officers and enlisted personnel receive commissions or are discharged.

New Order Puritan District Nativy Guard War Department James E Bel Harries Harpers Ferry Taent George G Dennison Lieut W M Farraw James E. Bell Frank L Averill Thomas King Congress Heights Navy Naval Militia W Stratton R B Brummett John Doyle Carmody Arthur Chase William E Blee Joseph Ill Naval Officers Dayton Leitz Potts Reeves United States James Dowling U .N Theodore P Heap Frederick P Yount Wayne Smith Sergt Warren Orton Frederick bin Charles R Kroner Ralph G Stocker John L Coker Clarence M. Gillette George M Lends Samuel R Mundell Sammel Solom Baward Staub Wob Tanner J. W Shipman Preston Street William A. Cline George H Edelin Thomas Mel Gordon Lewis Winters Lloyd 5. Wells

Hen with a wooden leg stirs small town in Ware

In Ware Massachusetts a hen named Martyr walks with a wooden leg she uses it to defend her coop and to scratch and balance. Owned by Charles F Wilcox the hen lost a leg after a stone strike and was given a crafted wooden limb. She roosts with the leg hanging over the perch and lays eggs while attracting visitors from nearby towns.

Speci Vorreapunuvaue Washington Springfield Mass Ware Massachusetts Martyr Charles F Wulcon Wilcox Ience

The Little Old Man and the Door He Clung To

An aged man with many bundles holds a crowded office building door against strong springs. He pushes out to let a young woman pass then holds it for others, all without thanks. He remains steadfast, muffled, arctic booted, as onlookers pass.

Grn Washington Marchioness de Truja Bishop White

Jones' Body Search Blocks After Congress Aid Failure

Paris report says Congress adjourned without the Roosevelt recommended 35 000 appropriation to continue the Paul Jones remains search. Ambassador Porter has privately excavated in the St Louis Cemetery, claiming Jones was buried in a leaden coffin. He has explored a quarter of the ground, seeking remains or proof of their absence.

Congress Gen. Porter Paris United States Roosevelt Paul Jones Ambaseagor Porter St. Louis

Naturalization of Japanese Under Investigation in Texas

Department of Justice investigator Van Dusen begins probe into issuance of naturalization papers to Japanese in Houston area. Japanese residents may be included in Mongolian exclusion and no further papers will be issued until Texas authorities settle the issue. Under Texas law Japanese cannot own land until naturalized and farms are held in trust pending papers.

Department of Justice Houston Tex C van' Dusen Vandursen Texas

Mexico acts prompt protection for Yaqui Copter mines

Mexico sends troops to guard the Yaqui Copter Company mines in Sonora after a request from U S agents citing danger to the caretaker and his family from hostile Yaqui Indians. Ambassador Clayton relays news that the Mexican foreign minister has ordered military protection for the mines. Postmasters named for four fourth class offices in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Treasury receipts total 2 4 million plus expenditures of 716 thousand.

American Mining Company Yaqui Copter Company Sonora Mexico State Department Ctayton Haidecter Eee

Fight for millions hinges on California law in Hopper will case

The Edna Hopper suit to break her stepfather Alexander Dunsmuir's will moves toward final appeal in San Francisco. Judge Coyne reported after fifty days of witness sessions. the British Columbia court will rule on whether the California execution of the will complied with state law or if the document is void. If valid, James Dunsmuir and sister Anne face a $3.0 million estate split. if void, Mrs Hopper receives her mother's half. Witness credibility and the will's execution under California requirements are central as testimony and cross examination reveal inconsistencies and compensation issues.

San Francisco Jrecia Washington Post New York Alexander Dunsmuir Premer British Columbia Edna Wallace Hopper E P Coyne California James Dunsmuir Hopper John Dunsmuir Charles Tupper Alexander Dunsm James Hopp Supreme Court of Supreme Court Court of Appeals Bennett Lowe Jim Coyne Taylor Victoria Alexander Dunsmuirs Juowe

Postage rate rejection and Abyssinia commercial treaty news

London reports Postmaster General Stanley rejects a request to lower English to Canada magazine postage to U S Canada level due to a projected $15 million annual loss. Berlin announces a German Abyssinian commercial treaty signed with Emperor Menelik at Addis Ababa. the mission returns promptly. Also brief ads offer cheap Pullman tours and The Post Want Ads at one cent per word.

London Stanley Gilbert Parker England Canada United States Dominion Berlin Abyssinia Menelik Addis Abeba Red

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