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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1905

Page

16

Smallpox Quarantine Enforced at George Washington University Hospital

A smallpox outbreak at George Washington University Hospital led to a rigid quarantine of the first floor and vaccination for all in the hospital. Miss Rebecca Blue and Miss Thompson are among seven nurses in isolation or the smallpox hospital, with Luddington linked to the initial cases and later deceased.

George Washington University Hospital Health Department of William F. Luddington St Louis Rebecca Blue Miss Thompson Muss Blue Smallpox Hospital Luddington Mr. Luddington Miss Henson Misa Cary Misses Henson Cary Henson Miss Cary Woodward Miss Blue

Board of Education Punishes Hodgson Case and Condemns Incident

In Hodgson case at Eup of Western High, the board affirmed eight day suspension and cadet parade ban, then forced reinstatement after apology. Officials stressed no intent to insult the President and condemned the act. Also named are new staff appointments and a series of free evening lectures at local churches and schools.

Board of Education Reginald Hodgson Eup Western High School Reginald Hodg Son Devi Ance Lewis Feldman Morgan High School Hsther Heitmuller Margaret F Sterne Imogene R Ickis Zion Baptist Church Verdi DB Pierce Charles F Warren Canada Howard L. Hodgkins Light Sohn Hitz Hastern High School G. A Var Smith B R Slaughter J O Spencer Morgan College Russia Japan Bf Newman Venice

Tragic Market Space Woman Ends Life by Overdose

Flossie Flosset, 31, found dying in her room at 1045 Market Space, Georgetown, after taking an overdose of morphine. She died at Georgetown University Hospital. Coroner’s certificate cites opium poisoning. police note possible temporary insanity amid destitution and unemployment woes. no local friends identified.

Flossie Flosset Market Space Georgetown Georgetown University Hospital Nevitt Seventh Precinct

Kit Carson Post Celebrates Anniversary Install New Officer

The thirty eighth anniversary of Kit Carson Post No 1 G R was celebrated at Grand Army Hall with addresses songs recitations and music. Thomas H Martin was formally installed as Junior Vice Department Commander by Department Commander Tasker and post commander Hendricks.

Kit Carson Department of the Potomac Grand Army of the Republic Hall Tasker Thomas H Martin Martin Department Council of Administration BR. P. Entriken Llewellyn Estes Post Department Arthur Hendricks Robert Armbir Entertainment Committee A EB Griffith Adela. W. Merchant Blanche Muir Dalgleish Wiliam Keye Miller America

Safety Appliance Law Test Case Against Baltimore and Ohio

District Attorney Margar T. Beach for the United States filed suit against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to enforce the safety appliance law of March 2, 183. The case seeks $10 and acts as a test to compel hand holds for railroad car crew in coupling and uncoupling. Damages alleged stem from a February 21 incident where a freight car operated in interstate commerce lacked required safety equipment.

Margar T. Beach United States Baltimore and Ohio Rairoad Company Railroad Company

Oil firms face examination on price control in Missouri

In Jefferson City on March 22 a Standard Oil Waters-Pierce and Republic Oil representative appeared before Judge Marshall of the Supreme Court to answer why an order should not compel witness testimony. The hearing on constitutional issues was set for March 22 after the Attorney General sought witness production, arguing constitutional questions could not be reached without examining witnesses.

Jefferson City Standard Oil Company Waters-Pierce Oil Company Republic Oil Company Marshall Supreme Court Missouri Hadley

Walker to Attend Canal Meeting

Rear Admiral John G Walker departed for New York to attend a meeting of the Isthmian Canal Commission. The commission announced that Panama Railroad matters would be discussed during today’s session in New York.

Snow law struck down by District Court of Appeals

The Court of Appeals of the District declared the snow removal regulation illegal and an overreach of Congress. Cecelia M. Coughlin, cited as plaintiff in error, won the test case against the District of Columbia. The police court judgment against her was reversed and the case remanded for discharge.

Court of Appeals Cecelia M. Coughlin District—Police Court of Appeals of District Tustics Morris District of Columbia District Commissioners Second Street Miss Coughlin Pelice Court Congress City of Washington Morrin Hemilton & Colbert Coughlin

Frazier Elected to Senate by Tennessee Assembly

Tennessee Assembly in joint session canvassed yesterday's vote for United States Senator to succeed the late William Bate. Governor James B. Bateialed, while vote results and details remain unclear. Frazier, the previous member, secured the nomination amid a tense political scene in Nashville.

Tennessee Assembly Nashville Tenn General Assembly United States To Specpeed William B. Bate James B. B Cele Frazier Prewilow

Delaware Legislature Votes to Adjourn at 1 p m Today

Delaware legislature meets in Dover on March 22 with joint ballot for U S Senator showing Addicks 15 Henry A Dupont 4 Saulsbury 18 James H Hughes 3 T Coleman Dupont 2, total 62 with 27 needed. Adjournment time extended from 12 30 to 6 p m tomorrow. Gen Henry V Boynton ill and prostrate, condition worsens. reports note tongue trouble and declining health.

Seavess Delaware Dover Del Addicks Henry A. Dupont Saulsbury James H. Hughes T. Coleman Lupont Henry V. Boynton Board of Seuga Hon Boynton

Y. M. C. A. Building Fund Secures Major Pledge

At a recent board meeting H B Macfarland announced that Woodward and Lathrop pledged 25000 toward the 387000 needed for the Y M C A building. Remaining 60000 to be raised by May 4. Woodward chairs the board and both men are key contributors. The new building should be completed this fall and may become the most complete Y M C A unit in the country.

W. Whonginthia Brathess

Stanford Mystery Clew Deepens on Strychnine in Water

San Francisco reports detectives near solving the mystery of strychnine found in the water Mrs. Stanford drank January 11 at her California street home. Police may arrest suspects as soon as forty-eight hours. Honolulu findings contradict key points in Dr Humphreys account, suggesting deaths due to overload, weak heart, and cascara with improperly prepared strychnine.

San Francisco Ciall Poland Mrs. Stanford Miss Berner Honolulu Dr. Humphreys Mhurder

Postmasters Named In Fourth Class Offices Filled

The President appointed multiple postmasters to fourth class offices yesterday including Alabama Payne Bla G Nix Arkansas Cotton Plant Frank Hennedy Magenhugetts Dedham and others in Missouri New York North Dakota Washington Rhode Island and Pennsylvania Names include Nellie B Shilton Jennie M Armstrong Charles C Fowler Henry L Volaw Carrie L Flanders Peter Youney Howard A Carr Edward BE Glapson Carrie Mey Justin J Petiit Michael E Holley Alva C Clugston Andrew Bohy Frank H Fisson and Amos Fretz.

Alabema Payne Bla G Nix Arkansas Cotton Plant Frank Hennedy Magenhugetts Dedham Menry Harbert Hubbard George W. Gash Washington Tacoma Henry L Volaw New Hampshire Carrie L. Flanders Plaistow New York Peter Youney Aldrich Howard A Carr Ausable Chasm Eaward BE Glapson Boomertown Carrie Mey Coop Junction Aivak Ro

Fire in Senate Annex Sparks Alarm in D C Building

Fire department battled a blaze in the Senate annex area at New Jersey Avenue and B Street NW last night. The fire, confined to a paper pile on the second floor, threatened to damage valuable Congressional documents before firefighters extinguished it. Spectators reported smoke visible from a window and activated an alarm. investigators believe a lit match started the fire. The loss was small.

Senate New Jersey Avenue

Invitation to President Roosevelt to visit Fayetteville

A Fayetteville New Mexico delegation travels to Washington to formally invite President Roosevelt to visit on his Southern tour. The group includes Fr R Rose and W G McAimid, ready to share town appeals and note local hospitality and a recent birth announcement amid broader cabinet and judiciary updates. They also reference Fayetteville’s early invitation in November and plan to relay town pride and civic progress.

Fayetteville NM &C Chamber of Commerce Washington Roosevelt Fayette-ville R Rose W. d. ‘McDiamid Rose McDiamid Faustteville

Free Paw-Paw Pill Offer Promises Quick Cure

A phony advertisement claims free packages of Paw-Paw Pill will cure indigestion stomach ailments liver problems belching wind headaches nervousness sleeplessness and constipation. The seller from Philadelphia offers one million packages for those who respond with address details.

Secretary Hays Condition Signals Extended Rest

Writings from Chicago reveal Secretary of State Hays plans a long rest due to serious physical condition. Letters from friends indicate he remains unable to resume official duties, attributing fatigue to age and urging temporary relief to continue the government’s work.

Vy Eca Prien Chigdo Chicago John Lindleata Pgit Europe Chichgoans Vitaly

Jury Charged to Be Fair in Beef Trust Probe

Chicago March 22 special grand jury to probe the beef trust was seated. Foreman A J Hoffman of Mendota and Judge J Otis Humphrey urged impartial inquiry, warning against envy or fear. Witnesses include Miss M A Bnnock, C Q Young, and George F E Morgan of Swift & Co, with Armony’s NY cashier among early appearers.

Chicago A. J. Hoffman Mendota J. Otis Humphrey Humphrey Deel Trust Grand Jury Misa M A. Bdnnock J. Ogden Armour C QO. Young Swift George FE. Morgan Ar. Young

Weather shifts as Ohio River and Hudson rise with alerts

Weather Bureau reports the Ohio River at Pittsburgh around twenty nine feet and falling after a crest, with warnings for danger lines into Friday. Parkersburg rises to about 48 feet above the danger mark. Hudson River level also rising with conditions turning fresher by week’s end. Central and western regions see rain, temperature shifts, and winds varying by area. local reports include extended forecasts for the New England coast and Great Lakes.

Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Ohio River Pittsburg Portamouth Ohio Parkersburg W. Va Hudson Mississippi River Lower Lake Region Middle Atlantic New England Pacific States Valleya Mludia Slope Rocky Mountain Rocky Mountains Sploys West Gulf States Sha Lake Lower Lake Morihearn Upper Lake Middle Atlantis Nog Guy Staten South Atlantic Stope Missour Yellaga Upper Lake Ohio Valley East Gulf States Isiak Inte Tentle City Marck Boston Maat Wyden Des Davenport Iowa Denveir Colo Dee Moines Inna Galveston Tex Ruffelo Bmy Little Rock Marquette Mich Omaha Nebr Pitteburg Salt Lake City

Foreign Express and Freight Forwarders Advertise Expertise

Foreign Express and Freight Forwarders emphasizes specialized experience and equipment for packing and shipping goods abroad. It notes that domestic packing standards do not apply overseas, claims a trained packing team and well equipped shipping department, and offers the lowest rates with estimates for packing and transportation charges.

Pennypacker Delivers Eulogy for Quay Leader

Harrisburg reports a joint special session honoring late United States Senator Matthew Stanely Quay. Governor Pennypacker praises Quay’s lasting influence on Pennsylvania politics and national policy, noting his long control of state and party power from 1887 until his 1904 death.

Harrisburg Senate House of Representatives of Pennsylvania United States Matthew Staneley Quay House Gov Brown Pennypecker Quay United States Senate

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