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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1906

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2

Spooner lauds reform at Psi Upsilon banquet in Washington

Fraters of the Washington Psi Upsilon Association gathered at Rauscher's for their twenty-second annual banquet presided by Dr. E M Gallaudet. Senator Newlands was elected president amid praise for college trained officials and public service. Taft was toastsmaster but absent. Spooner urged faith in republican public servants and warned against personal smears. numerous chapters and dignitaries attended, including William H. Taft’s substitute and several college representatives.

Fraters of Washington Association Rauscher’s E. M. Gallaudet Senator Newlands Ruascher Spooner Senate Washington Republic Adeliy William EH. ‘Taft War Department J. M. Gallaustet Gallaudet College Association Newlands Yale Interstate Commerce Committee Massachusetts Bowden College Rolant Cote Smith St. John's Church Ralph W. Les Seren Tonia College Senger Amo F Aten FC Balt Clarence Hamara John B Tate Charles Ray Dewdey Albert Feute A Blaher Bre Dee OM Galvandes Demi

Ministers at odds in Vienna over Hungarian elections

March 26 Vienna reports ministers were received separately by Emperor Francis Joseph to decide if Hungarian elections should be postponed beyond May 1. Dissension exists between minister Frenier Fejervary and the imperials urging postponement. Interior and justice oppose delay. Emperors decision expected Wednesday.

Vienna Mur- Kunin Francis Joseph Frenier Fejervary Interior Juste

Russian Officers on Trial

Moscow on March 26 sees the prosecution of Abrunot and Vichdanoff, officers charged with malfeasance in the case of Mik Sptridu, the seventeen-year-old elf who shot M Lazhenolsky. The secret police, Tarabet, opened the case as Spirdtunavo’s counsel denounces torture rivaling the Spanish Inquisition. The judge condemns the elf and suggests victory for oppressors if resistance continues, declaring “you can kill me but death would be welcome after what I have suffered.”

Moscow Abrunot and Vichdanoff Mik Sptriduhove Elf M Lazhenolsky Gilet Po- Lce Tarabet Mik Spirdtunavo Themelay Lave

McCarthy speech sparks mixed reactions in Richmond

Special to The Washington from Richmond March 26 reports OWL Wingfield defending Mayor McCarthy after his remarks about recognizing only two flags the state flag of Wir sanuk and the Confederate flag. Wingfield said the mayor meant no disrespect to the national emblem and audience reaction was mixed though many from the West and North applauded. Resolutions later thanked the mayor for his effort, noting Wingfield’s defense of the emblem.

Washington Richmond McCarthy Wirsanuk Wingtell

Eleven Stores Burned in Fayetteville, Citywide Fire

A blaze swept through eleven stores in Fayetteville South Carolina late last night. The fire caused about 250000 dollars in losses and origin remains unknown. J H Hinton of the gas and electric company was injured when an adjoining wall collapsed crushing him into the cellar. Highsmith Hospital sustained minor damage as patients were moved to safety.

Fayetteville S.C Thornton Ana Cangset J. H. Hinton Gas and Electric Company Highsmith Hospital

Fifty Million Merger Unites Railroads and Lumber Interests

Nort h V a march properties of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad running from Norfolk through Eastern North Carolina and the Virginia Carolina Coast Railroad, which recently began building a Norfolk to Beaufort line, merge with authorized capital of 5 million in bonds and 25 million in stock. The merger yields 900 miles of track and eighteen lumber mills with an annual output of 150 million feet. There will be 100,000 acres of timber land owned in fee and a timber stumpage of 4,060,060,000 feet.

Nort Va March Norfolk and Southern Rairoad Norfolk North Carolina Virginie-Carolina Coast Railroad Beaufort Fee

Peanut Factory Burned in Norfolk Area Blaze

Fire destroyed the five story plant cleaning plant of Adelsdorf and Westey in Park Place Norfolk, with damage over 100000 dollars. Sparks threatened nearby plants but water shortages hampered efforts before flames were stopped.

Spenal Wasnaugren Norfolk Adelsdorf & Westey Park Place

Carnegie Offers 25000 Dollar Endowment For Roanoke College

Salem Va March 24 President J A Merehead states Andrew Carnegie offers to give 25000 for a new endowment fund at Roanoke College when a like sum is raised and the 10000 debt on the new building is paid. The fund aims to add professorships due to higher student attendance.

Roanoke College Salem J. A. Merehead Andrew Carnegie

Sultan Takes Firm Stand On Readmission To Turkey

A State Department dispatch from Constantinople reports Sultan's order bars former Turkish subjects from returning to Turkey. Minister Leishmann says the restriction follows last summer's attempted assassination and targets Armenians and sympathizers who claimed allegiance to other powers.

State Department Leishmann Constantinople Turkey Lewhmann

Appeal to Secretary Root by Boston Baptist ministers

A telegram from the Baptist conference of Boston appealed to Secretary Root to urge action for relief of the Congo people. The message urged American sentiment to secure effective action. Also reported is the deathly incident of Michiel Gagnan found unconscious from leaking gas at 10 Morlan avenue northwest.

Weston Secre Nh Root Slam The Congo Washington Baptist Minsters’ Conjensure of Boston telesTam Tollows Baptist Conference of Boston Michiel Gagnan Morlan Avenue John

Hospitals Run Busy After Night of Violence Over Craps

A night of chaos left Rudolph Porney a 10-year-old boy with a head wound from a brick, Alice Sly swallowing carbolic acid, Ernest Gaunt with a fractured skull after a craps dispute, and Joseph Hillman shot in the arm. One white man was taken to the emergency ward after threatening self harm. Police made one arrest. others escaped.

Rudolph Porney Seventh Street Southwest Porney Beimergency Hospital Alce Sly Casualty Alice Reeves Court Seventh Ernest Gant Alexandria Joseph Hillman L Street Ann Hillman Gaunt Gant

Relic of War Presented to Roosevelt Garrison Funereal? (note: this line must be exactly as per output. but I will provide a compliant two-line record)

An American relic from the Philippines was presented to Roosevelt Garrison No. 74 by BE Ricketts. Commander Gordon accepted for the garrison as recruits and members from the regular army were mustered in.

Philippines Roosevelt Army and Union Gordon Police Boardman Gorge H. Willams Otto Sontag George W. Kelly Clarence W. Ricketts I. J. Raymond Harrison L. Dean William E. Dalton Roosevelt and Fairbanks League Metzerott Hall Mr. Ricketts Paul Pluckner Norh W. Tryon Gen. I. J. Dean L. W. van der Miller Charles 1 Noske E. B. Thompson Willam A. Fockey J. J. Gordon

Gonzaga School Rallies for Washington Post Coupon Carnival

The Gonzaga School on North Capitol near St. Aloysine Church drives vigorous fundraising for votes in the Washington Post coupon carnival hosted by Wilson Methodist Sunday school. Rev. J B Pictor leads parish and citywide supporters, boosting votes for Eastern Star Home, Gonzaga, and fellow candidates.

Washington Post Wilson Methodist Episcopal Gonzega North Capitol Street St. Aloysine’ Church J. B. Pictor S. J Eastern Star Gonzaga School

Fenton Funeral Set After Noted Lawyer Dies in Capital

David H. Fenton prominent attorney and Knights Templar commander dies of heart failure Sunday night on the way to his apartment in The Chapin. Funeral to be held tomorrow at 2 PM from Gunton Temple Memorial Presbyterian Church Fourteenth and R. Services arranged by Columbia Commandery and Masonry branches. Fenton helped defend Lolanda Bonine in a famed murder case and was a trusted figure in local legal and Masonic circles.

David H. Fenton the Chapin Gunton Temple Memorial Presbyterian Church Fourteenth R Streets Columbia Commandery New Knights Templar Masonry Fenton Knights ‘‘Emplor Columbian Commandery Fim Douglas & Douglas Lolanda Bonine James Ayres Philp Barton Keys Daniel E. Stekles Ayres Wright Circuit Court Charles Douglas Br. Fenton Kensington Gay Warfield

Quartet Delights Washington With Mozart Grieg And Strauss

The Boston Symphony Quartet at Willard Hotel presented Mozart and Grieg quartets with a lively Strauss violin sonata. Olea Samaroff and Willy Tegs impressed in the Strauss pieces, while the ensemble’s playing showed mastery and refined expression, making it one of the year's most enjoyable concerts.

Boston Symphony Quartet Willard Hotel Washington Mozart Haydn Clos Grieg Richard Strauss Anton Kaspar Strausa Mme Olea Samaroff Mry Willy Tegs Boston Symphony Orchestra Strauss Somaroff Grive Fyals

Shakespeare Lecture Draws Overflow Audience at Public Library

Dr. W. L. Davidson spoke on Shakespeare’s Home using stereopticon views from his travels. Images included Stoneleigh Abbey and Ann Hathaway’s cottage. He touched on Baconian attribution as guests viewed Shakespeare’s table and Donnelly connections.

Shakespeare Public W. L. Davidson Dr. Davidson Bacon Ignatius Donnelly

Ruling on Navy Warrant Officers Sparks Social Question

The Comptroller of the Treasury ruling places warrant officers outside both commissioned and enlisted ranks. James Thayer served as a gunner from September 1864 to November 9, 1864 and claimed bounty arguing noncommissioned status. The navy auditor and Comptroller sustained denying bounty.

Comptroller of the Treasury Navy Comptroller James Thayer Army

Dynamiter Moran Pleads Guilty In Union Plot Case

Charles Moran a member of the Housesmiths and Bridge men union and former convict pleaded guilty before Judge Foster in General Sessions to an attempt to dynamite the derrick at the Elias building on 23rd street. He implicated Thomas West and others, claiming the dynamiting outrages were union instigated. Moran’s confession may lead to further arrests as District Attorney Train calls it a major statement in the racketeering plot. Moran and detective Guthrie are to testify against Weir in a related case.

Weehington New York Charles Moran Housesmiths and Bridge~men's Union Foster New Elias Twenty-third Tomba Moran Thomas West Train Buss Housesmiths’ Union Jerome Lakeville John Guthrie Post & McCord Weir Guthrie

George L Bradley dies at 60 in Washington society

George Lothrop Bradley died at his residence 1603 Twenty first street yesterday afternoon from acute pneumonia after a throat operation. He was sixty, a retired businessman, and survived by his wife. Funeral services will be held at noon tomorrow, with interment in Providence R I. Bradley organized the Bell Talethone Company, directed Mergenthaler Linotype, chaired a Florida canal project, and belonged to the Metropolitan Alibi Chevy Chase and Country clubs. His Washington home was known for art and summered at Pomfret Connecticut.

George Lothrop Bradley Twenty-first Street Providence R. C Bradley Washington Bell Talethone Company Mergenthaler Lino- Type Company Florida St. Johns River Biscayne Bay Metropolitan Albi Chevy Chase Pomfret, Conn

Porto Ricans Coming to Press for Island Liberty

Delegate Pulio Larringa told President Roosevelt that a large Porto Rican delegation would soon arrive in Washington to appear before the House Committee on Insular Affairs seeking political independence for the island. Larringa, an American representative to a Pan-Aguerrers banner, believed Congress would grant Porto Ricans the liberty long fought for. He reviewed Puerto Rico conditions and issues likely to arise in this Congress.

Pulio Lauringa Roosevelt Washington House Cormuttes Tge Larringa pan-Aguerrers Vonierenen Congress Forto Rico

Preserve Constitution Support at Washington Colony Meeting

Sentiment in favor of preserving the old ship Constitution was expressed in resolutions passed at the seat meeting of the Washington Colony of the National Society, New England Women, at the residence of Mrs I H Borrell. Present were Mrs David White, Mrs G W Benjamin, Mrs Paul Browchett, Miss Webster, Mrs Robbins, Mrs Rathbone, Mrs Charles Lyman, Mrs John Hum, Mrs A M G Pealer, Mrs ELC Tullock, and others. Stier's condition unchanged. Fred A Stuer, cashier of Ben coin National Bank, paralyzed Friday, remains with hoped-for recovery. Graphophones free to patrons and for special work at 721 Colorado Bldg, Main 2401.

Washington National Society New England I. H. Borrell Dupont David White G. W. Benjamin Paul Browchett Webster Robbins Rathbone Charles Lyman John Hum A. M. G Pealer Elc. Tullock

Improvements discussed for Southwest Washington aid

A meeting at Grace Church parish hall hosted by Associated Charities gathered nearly all local denominations to discuss Civic Improvement in the Southwest and the role of churches and charities. Speakers included Dr Aullard Thompson, Dr Weston Brunner, William Normoul, and Mus Hl Curry. Authorities later ruled Dr C C Phillips’s illness at Penn Station was chickenpox, not smallpox.

Washington Grace Church Associated Charities Southwest Aullard F. Thompson Southwest Washington William P. Normoul St. Vincent de Paul Soviety St. Dominic's Church Mus Hl. Thu Curry Southwest Division The Steatth C. C. Phillips Pennsylvania Station

Journey to Jerusalem told by Indiana church guest

Gere Z T Sweeney former consul general to Turkey addressed the Verm ont Avenue Christian Church last night on A Journey to Jerusalem speaking under the Women's Club auspices. He graphically described the Holy Land its people and customs sharing experiences and observations. He closed with remarks on the English fondness for class distinction.

Gere Z T. Sweeney Indiana Turkey Vermont Avenue Q

Checker Tourney and Title Match Announced

A checker tourney opens Wednesday evening March 2 at the Checker Club on Fifth Street Northwest. A District championship match follows Saturday March e between C A Farquhar, title holder, and B arian. Visitors welcome.

Checker Club Fifth Street C. A Farquhar Arian Visttars

Weather conditions from Garvan Washington March 26 8 pm

Western disturbance reaches southern Lake region causing gains in Mississippi Ohio valleys and Lake region. Cooler in Atlantic coast, warmer interior valleys, rain and snow in Plateau Rocky Mountains and Pacific coast. Tuesday showers in Atlantic coast north of Florida and Upper Ohio Valley. Winds varied by coast and lake area. Flood warnings issued for California beavers Lower Missouri and Mississippi. Storm warnings along Atlantic coast. Temperature readings by time and city listed.

Dept of Agriculture Garvan Washington Lake Region Mipstesippi Ohio Lake Atlantic Coast Plateau Rocky Mountain Pacific Coast Florida Upper Ohio Valley Lower Lake Region Upper Lake Region Wedneway Lair Rocky Mountains Ana Teesday Miselesippi Olio New England Middle South Atlantic Bast Gulf Culf Lake Michigan Grand Banks Beavers California Missouri Shagissippi Aiton Chester Atlantic Delaware Eastport

Missing Boston deaconess Mary Whitehead from city home

The matron of a Young Women's Christian Home on a northwest street seeks Mary Whitehead who vanished after requesting shelter. A woman from Boston identifying as Mary Whitehead arrived Friday claiming Methodist deaconess duties and aiming for Georgia mission work. She had lost her pocketbook and ticket, was given a room, then left late Sunday night and has not been seen. Officials have telegrammed her Boston contacts.

Christian Hiome Mary Whitehead Ander Boston Maas eGorgia

His Fatal Mistake Bound Over for Assault

John H. Thomas, a grocer, was bound over to the grand jury in Poutine Court yesterday on a charge of assaulting Edward Smith whose skull was fractured. Ball was fixed at 2000 dollars.

John H. .Thomas Poutine Edward Smith

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