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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1905

Page

34

Quarantine Extends Through George Washington University Hospital

Smallpox cases rise at George Washington University Hospital leading to first floor quarantine and full hospital vaccination. Nine nurses and staff undergo isolation or detention camp placement after exposure to civil engineer William F. Luddington. two nurses show eruptions while others are vaccinated and monitored. Hospital offices moved and access restricted as infection control tightens.

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

Hodgson case closed by board condemning incident

Hodgson case at Western High School settled after suspension and parade ban. Board condemns the act, notes no intent to insult the President, and warns repetition must not occur. Officials state punishment was appropriate and reversals avoided further agitation.

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 Death by Overdose in Georgetown Home

Flossie Flosset, 31, died of an opium poisoning at 1045 Market Space Georgetown yesterday. Desperate over poverty and repeated employment disappointment, she reportedly spoke of ending her life. found by a neighbor in a dingy room, rushed to Georgetown University Hospital where life was pronounced extinct. Coroner Nevitt listed death as opium poisoning. police say she suffered a morphine habit and may have been temporarily insane at the time. No friends could be located in the city.

Flossie Flosset Market Space Georgetown Georgetown University Hospital Nevitt Seventh Precinct

Kit Carson Post Celebrates Thirty-Eighth Anniversary

The Kit Carson Post No 1 G R marked its 38th anniversary with a grand meeting at the Grand Army Hall The event featured music songs recitations and addresses and included the installation of Thomas H Martin as Junior Vice Department Commander by Department Commander Tasker Martin former post commander and local leaders spoke on the occasion with music and solos interspersed throughout the program The gathering concluded with all singing America

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 suit tests railroad car grab bars law

District Attorney Margar T Beach on behalf of the United States began proceedings yesterday against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for alleged violation of the safety appliance law enacted March 2, 183. The suit seeks $10 and acts as a test case. It targets railroad efforts to require cars to be equipped with grab irons for coupling and uncoupling. The specific damage cites February 21 when a freight car was used in interstate commerce without required safety gear.

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

Oil firms appear before Missouri judge over price control

Jefferson City March 22 Representatives from Standard Oil Waters-Pierce and Republic Oil appeared before Judge Marshall of the Supreme Court to respond to an order to show cause why witnesses should not be examined in a case alleging a conspiracy to control oil prices. The judge set March 22 to hear the constitutional issue as Attorney General Hadley 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 session of the Isthmian Canal Commission. The commission office announced that Panama Canal matters would be considered at the meeting in the city today.

Snow law ruled invalid in District Court case

The Court of Appeals of the District held the so called snow law illegal, reversing a Police Court verdict against Cecelia M. Coughlin for failure to remove snow from sidewalks. The decision, written by Justice Morris, states Congress did not grant such police regulation authority to the District Commissioners and warns the regulation was an overreach. The ruling remands the case for discharge of the defendant and costs.

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 Commissioners Organs Morrin Hemilton & Colbert Coughlin

Frazier Elected to Senate in Tennessee Assembly Vote

The Tennessee General Assembly met in joint session in Nashville to canvass yesterday's vote for United States Senator to fill the late William Bate's seat. Governor James B. B. Felated denied. Frazier, previously a member, led the outcome.

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.

March 22 Dover Del Joint ballot for United States Senator results Addicks Henry A Dupont Saulsbury James H Hughes Lupont total 62 votes needed 27 adjournment time extended from 1230 to 6 p m Gen Henry V Boynton ill at his home in northwest city prostrate for several days condition worsened with tongue trouble and fever unable to speak clearly

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 Fund Pledge At Veneta For Building

The Y M C A announces a campaign at Veneta where Wooldward and A M Pingill subscribe 25000 of 387000 needed to complete and furnish the Z MasO A building conditional on securing 60000 more by May 4. Woodward and Lothrop have contributed 37000. Woodward chairs the board and both men push rapid fundraising as the city joins in. The building is slated for completion this fall and aims to be the most complete Y M C A facility in the region.

W. Whonginthia Brathess

Stanford Mystery Clew On Strychnine Water Poisoning

Police expect to solve the case within forty eight hours surrounding Mrs Stanford’s January 11 drink at her California street home. Investigators question whether the poison was placed in the bottle before she drank or injected afterward. The Honolulu detectives’ report casts doubt on a murder finding, citing an overloaded stomach and weak heart from exertion plus cascara with improperly prepared strychnine as a plausible cause.

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

POSTMASTERS NAMED FORTH CLASS OFFICES FILLED

The President appointed a list of postmasters yesterday including Alabema ort Payne Bla G Nix Arkansas Cot ton Plant Frank Hennedy Magenhugetts Dedham Menry A Huteningen Missouri Puxico Nellie B Shilton South St Joseph Jennie M Armstrong New York Cherry Creek Charles 3 Shults Rome Charles C Fowler North Dakota Grand Forks Minnits L Budge Teaus Commerce Dallas 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 Boom ertown Carrie Mey Coop wh Junction Aivak Ro Wheeler Lownsberry Helary 8 Snow Tort Crane Justin J Petiit Summer Dale Michael E Holley Taleville Pennsylvania Alva C Clugston Doylesburg Andrew Bohy Elwood Frank H Fisson Hxton Qhadlea W Boush Hazleton Hower K Wagner Timestoneville Amos Fretz Piptraville Charles W Chamberlin Tompkina Rhode Island William McVay Canplina

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 at Senate Annex Gutted Corner Paper Pile

Fire department responded to a blaze in the Senate annex building near New Jersey Avenue and B Street NW. Flames confined to a paper pile on the second floor. observers reported smoke from a window and a fire alarm was raised. Firemen extinguished the fire. damage limited to a small loss. Authorities suspect a sighted match caused the blaze.

Senate New Jersey Avenue

Invitation to President Roosevelt for Fayetteville tour

Delegation from Fayetteville New Mexico and its chamber of commerce travel to Washington to present a formal invitation to President Roosevelt for a southern tour stop. The group includes Fr. R Rose and W. d. McDiamid. They plan to highlight local welcome and news of the town.

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

Paw-Paw Pill Offer Claims Free Cure Package

An add claims a free package of Paw-Paw Pill to anyone with bilious stomach or liver ailments. The ad promises cures for indigestion, stomach troubles, belching, wind, headaches, nervousness, sleeplessness, and constipation. It cites a whopping one million packages available and requests address details from MUNYON Philadelphia.

Secretary Hays Condition Reported Serious in Chicago Letters

Writings from Chicago friends reveal Secretary of State John Hays requests rest and contemplates stepping back from duties due to worsening health. Letters describe fatigue, advanced age effects, and a resolve to honor ongoing government work despite physical decline.

Vy Eca Prien Chigdo Chicago John Lindleata Pgit Europe Chichgoans Vitaly

Jury Charged To Be Fair In Beef Trust Probe

Chicago March 22. A special grand jury to probe the beef trust was filled to replace three vacancies. Foreman A J Hoffman of Mendota was named. Judge J Otis Humphrey warned jurors to avoid bias and not disclose deliberations. Witnesses include Miss M A Binnock, C Q O Young, George F Morgan, and the Armony cashier who arrived in court.

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 and river conditions with warnings issued

The Ohio River at Pittsburg rose to about twenty nine feet then fell, with danger-line stages forecast by Friday. Parkersburg West Virginia reported 48 feet above the danger line at 1 pm Wednesday, with a crest expected between 45 and 48 feet by Friday. The Hudson River rose gradually with storms and fair weather elsewhere. temperatures varied across regions with rain across the Central U.S. and the Middle Atlantic, and winds expected along coastal areas. Local figures show temperature readings through the night, a 9:45 am high tide, and various city temperatures and rainfall reports across major centers.

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

Foreign Express and Freight Forwarders specialize in packing and shipping goods abroad. They emphasize that local packing standards do not apply overseas and highlight trained packers, a fully equipped shipping department, and the offer of lowest rates with estimates for packing and transportation charges.

Pennypacker on Quay memorial eulogy in Harrisburg

In a joint session Gov. Pennypacker eulogizes the late Senator Matthew Stanley Quay. He credits Quay with shaping Pennsylvania politics from 1887 to 1904 and notes his national influence and impact on Republican presidential choices. The ceremony, held in the House hall with Lt. Gov. Brown presiding, honors a dominant party figure.

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

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