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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1905
Page
5
President Roosevelt delays appointing Dr Frederik D McMaster as consul to Zanzibar after a complaint by his ex wife that he did not pay alimony. An inquiry by Third Assistant Secretary of State Peirce is underway. McMaster previously served in the Rough Riders.
Early reports indicate a surge of immigrants aboard steamships in the final week of the year. Officials, led by Commissioner General of Immigration, anticipate rising figures before spring as ships from Europe bring large numbers. Island authorities coordinate resource displays and preparations to handle expected arrivals.
Wisconsin legislature delays action on a joint resolution to return the captured First Alabama Regiment battle flag to Alabama. Survivors of the Fifteenth Wisconsin Regiment led the protest, with a new resolution to be introduced next Wednesday seeking the flag’s return, pending approval by the G A R campment in La Crosse in June.
Capt Woodbury Kane, formerly of the Rough Riders, will wed Mrs Sallie Hargous Elliott at 8 o'clock this afternoon at Mrs Elliott's cottage. The ceremony, conducted by Bishop BHilison Capers, follows a rapid-known plan after Elliott secured a divorce in Philadelphia years ago. The couple's past, including Elliott's service in the Philippines, is recalled as a society sensation. Policeman shoots mad dog incident near Tenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW ends with the animal killed. Poverty Social at Ferragut Corps No 5 WRC set for tomorrow night with prizes for best-dressed attendees. Wreck near Knoxville injures three on the Southern Railway line.
Reports that Secretary Hay resigned the State Department portfolio are dismissed as casual remarks made during illness. Hay has not tendered any resignation and plans to retain the post for the balance of President Roosevelt's term. A discussion of retirement has not occurred between Hay and the President. Senator Spooner spoke with the President last night.
New York March 26 a young hotel thief arrested at the Hotel Netherlands says he is William Filton adopted son of Mr and Mrs James Battell of Washington DC. He fled his foster parents a year ago and has not been seen since. Ellison, nineteen, gave a false age and a sister once cared for him in New York. A photo of his supposed foster parents and adopted son aided identification. Jewelry he stole was pawned in Philadelphia. Sgt Oppenheimer would pursue recovery.
Washington Post report from New York on March 26 notes hospitals use all remedies to fight cerebrospinal meningitis. The most extreme is trephining the skull to relieve brain pressure in a severe case. A nine year old boy underwent the operation as part of his treatment and recovery efforts.
New York report says Frants Magoun of Ligoun Brothers was arrested Friday on a Mrs Clara Hall larceny complaint for $20000, arraigned yesterday and released on $19000 bail. Attorney Lawser Hot Norton calls the arrest outrageous and notes Magoun’s assets are tied in litigation over $80,000 with a receiver, awaiting Hodges suit resolution.
Maryland sheriff did not visit the Chevy Chase Club to execute a writ of distringas for service. Officials may be summoned to court for violating the local option law. Police raid an alleged speakeasy on Chester Court uncovers unlicensed bar and alcohol.
Catarrh is described as a constitutional disease arising from impure blood and requiring constitutional treatment to purify the blood for a permanent cure. The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla and local remedies relieve catarrh symptoms, reduce inflammation, and deodorize secretions. It promotes nasal preparations and catarrlet mail order sales, with testimonials in a booklet No. 4 from Hood Co. Lowell Mass.
Rev D J Stafford speaks on Richard III as the greatest stage villain in a Knights of Columbus funded lecture for the Catholic University of America. The talk, led by Cardinal Gibbons and papal delegates, frames Richard as a dramatic study of conscience, retribution, and the supremacy of moral law.
Richard faces a grim vision after a night of dread before the battle. The shades reproach him and urge despair and death. He laments no creature loves him and fears no pity if he dies.
Edwardsville Indiana March 26 a jury in the Circuit Court yesterday accepted the home defense dog rule in a suit by James Tobin for 5000 dollars alleging his dog bit Tobin and disfigured his face Tobin claimed the dog’s owner John Winkelmeyer was liable for damages but the defense argued the dog had a right to defend its premises the jury returned a verdict for Winkelmeyer confirming the intruder defense and denying Tobin’s claim
The annual competitive drill of the High School Cadets will be held the last week in May at the American League baseball grounds if secured. Officers met with Director Hughes and Col Ross to outline the drill with six companies staged by day and a new army tactic guiding the proceedings.
Weather data from the Department of Agriculture Bureau Washington describes showers across the Ohio and Upper Mississippi valleys extending eastward with few developments west of the Mississippi and rains along the Pacific Coast. Temperatures run above normal in the Mississippi and Missouri valleys with cooler readings in the Southern Plateau and Central Rockies. Forecast calls for fair conditions in the Atlantic states Monday and Tuesday with rising temperatures, rain or snow in the middle and southern plateaus, the Rockies, and the Lake and Gulf regions, with colder spells in the Central valleys and Gulf states Tuesday. Frost warnings issued for Southern and Eastern Oregon. Local readings show temperatures from midnight through 6 pm, humidity, rainfall, and sunshine percentages. Sturgiss withdraws from Contest in Morgantown with Ira Robinson backed to gain support.
Miss Mary M. Fay of Westboro Massachusetts reports eight years of agony from eczema. She describes a scalp covered with scabs and a face like raw beef, with fading eyebrows and lashes, burning itching, and pain. After using Cuticura she felt relief the first day and a complete cure shortly after.
Thousands visited the National Park Zoo on a sunny spring Sunday to see 700 new wonders added in December and January from Abyssinia and South America. A granite animal house with glass-tile skylights nears occupancy, while prairie dogs and a fisher from Maine join exhibits. The six month old puma cub Lillie delighted crowds, and a white albino crow from Pennsylvania drew special attention.
Leroy Wadleigh two year old son of Mr and Mrs C B Wadleigh of Fall Myer Heights Virginia fell from a carriage on Pennsylvania avenue near Seventeenth street striking his head and losing consciousness He was taken to the Emergency Hospital where doctors found concussion of the brain The child is expected to recover Meantime a female speaker will give an address on The Church and the Nation at Metropolitan AM Church on M Street between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets NW The junior choir will present a musical program
Wheeling West Virginia March 26 The coroners inquest into the death of Hilda Schubart was held this afternoon. The jury found she died by strangulation by a person unknown to the authorities. Police had suspected murder and say authorities are pursuing several under surveillance leads as detectives continue the investigation.
Rev Thomas McCormick of St Josephs Society for Colored Missions died in San Antonio Texas after years of consumption He requested burial in the colored Catholic cemetery where he labored He was born in 1871 at St Louis and ordained in 1891 after study at Epiphany College and St Marys Seminary He served loyally among Negro Catholics and died with the wish fulfilled in Baltimore’s St Peter Clavers Colored Church cemetery
Washington lawyer Blair Lee has decided to run for the Democratic nomination for State senator from Montgomery County, likely challenging incumbent Spencer C Jones. Rumors say Dr Edward Wootton of Poolesville may enter, though friends say otherwise.
Manassas Virginia March 2 Local executive committee of the Army of the Potomac reunion on May 10 has conferred with General King president of the army association and completed the programme Public exercises on May 10 and a campfire that night May 11 include a battlefield drive with lunch at the Henry House Rev Dr Hilli a pastor of Plymouth Church Brooklyn will speak at the reunion.
Richmond mourns as Mrs T H Ellett, wife of Alderman Ellett and prominent local figure, dies suddenly in Atlanta where she was visiting her daughter Mrs Dunbur Roy. The passing comes amid Richmond's social circles and wealth. Funeral arrangements will be announced locally.
An article decries claims of blood purifiers and tonics, arguing true tissue renewal comes only from nutritious digestion. It endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, claiming they supply digestive principles and aid meat digestion, preventing and curing indigestion when used after meals.
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