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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1905

Page

38

Elders Report Stirs Few Methodist Students in Baltimore

A Baltimore Methodist Conference session heated over Presiding Elder Richardson's report noting low Methodist affiliation at Girls' Latin School. Dr. M F B Rice objected to publicizing the stat. Others discussed West Virginia church territory and memorials for deceased ministers. Dr. Goucher defended the college's reality, and committees were named on admissions and West Virginia matters. Memorial services, a White House visit, and mission society events followed.

Baltimore The Methodist Episcopal Church Foundry Church M. F. B. Rice South Baltimore C. Herbert Richardson Latin School West Virginia W. T. McDowell Frederick White House Warren Denver Coto Haworth League H. 8 France East Baltimore Epworth Epworth League East Bartimore Rice J. A. Price Charles D. Smith Durbin G. Miller George W. Feelernger John L. Walsh Shakespeare W. L. Davidson American University

Death of Elbert Clagett District official remembered

Elbert Clagett longtime assistant superintendent in the District Street Department died at 9 10 last night at his niece’s residence 201 Ke Street NW after a yearlong illness of heart and kidney disorder He was born February 20 1835 in DC and was not married Survived by siblings nephews and nieces he will be buried in Rock Creek Cemetery with his birth date inscribed on the family monument noting his practical habits and public service

Elbert Clagett Darius and Providence Clagett Otho R. Beall KE Street Clagett Mr. Clagett District of Columbia Eleventh Street Woodward & Lothrop Dry Geoods Darius Clagett Maurice Clagett Mr. Clagatt Wiliam H. Clagett Rock Creek Cemetery

Takoma Council Halts Monorail Permit Bid

Takoma Park officials and Baltimore and Washington Transit executives met to discuss extending operations for a monorail test on the old branch line to Wildwood. No agreement reached. council votes to suspend work until investigations into feasibility and plans are completed.

Takoma Benjamin Davis Merven Counil Mel Jen

Col G H Higsby Injured by Falling Scaffold on F Street

Col G H Higsby was struck by a falling timber from scaffolding on F Street in front of the Sun Building. He refused hospital care, went to Albany apartments, and was treated at home for severe head and body contusions after wind toppled the scaffold. He, about seventy, is expected to recover.

F Street Sun Building G. WH. Higsby Albany Col. Higsby First Precinct

Lafayette fete postponed and statue delay noted

The Lafayette Memorial Commission postpones the July 4 fete as the Lafayette equestrian statue by Paul Bartlett will not be ready this year. The project shifts to casting in Washington and resumption of fundraising measures are adjusted.

Lafayette Paul Bartlett Lafayette Memorial Commission State Hay Loubet France Roosevelt Washington United States Treasury Paris

Decline to Accept Amn Strange Case at Lodging House

A telegerm to Mas. Byiven reports Mrs Angen and two daughters, lodged since Sunday at 612 Louisiana Ave NW, refuse medical aid for dropsy though one daughter is said to be near death. Police and charity workers pressed aid. the family refuses and bars access. A charity move may relocate them next Sunday.

Mas Byiventer Angenane Louisiana Avenue Northwest Maj Sylvester Warrenton Washington New York W. Shirley Board of Charities

Apartment House Robbers Given Five Years Each

Justice Wright imposes five year sentences in the penitentiary on Eugene Cole and Amos Scott after they pled guilty to housebreaking at the Chapin apartment house. Also, Russell Bowers and Wendon Nowlin, both colored, plead guilty to robbery and receive six months and five years respectively, with Maire awaiting sentence on receiving stolen goods. Bowers confessed taking $20 from a man named Jackson.

Cole Scott Justice Wright Eugene Cole Amos Scott Chapin Russell Bowers Bowers Jackson Lindsey Maire W. Baldwin Johnson Wendon Nowlin Wright Nowlin Leonard Payne

Southern Railway Promotes Ackert to Fourth VP

Southern Railway announces officer changes with H. Ackert elevated from general manager to fourth vice president in charge of the operating department. T. C. Powell becomes fifth vice president overseeing traffic and St. Louis-Louisville routes. H. B. Spencer succeeds Ackert as general manager. Other promotions include L. Green G. Browder Randall Clifton W. Paxton I Graves and C P Cooper in freight and line roles across Atlanta Washington Memphis and St Louis Louisville.

Ackert Southern Railway H. Ackert T. C. Powell Freight Trae St. Louis Trafic St. Louis-Louisville

Hon Elliott Danforth III Taken to Washington Hospital

Hon Elliott Danforth of New York City, ill at the Waldorf for about a week, was moved to Providence Hospital yesterday. His wife and son Dr Edward Danforth are with him. Dr G Lloyd Magruder reports he remains with continued fever a mild typhoid form, moved for convenience to ensure proper care, not due to worsening illness.

New York Washington Hospital Elliott Danforth New York City New Willard Hotel Providence Edward Danforth G. Lloyd Magruder Danforth

WEATHER SUMMARY FROM MARCH WEATHER REPORT

U S Department Weather Bureau reports Plateau storm slow moving, rainfall and snow in northern areas, very low temperatures in Plateau, warmer in Slope and Central regions. Forecast calls for rain snow in various regions Friday and Saturday, with cooling in several areas. Special cold wave warnings for Western Colorado and frost warnings for Nevada and Pacific Coast interior. Includes local weather report with temperatures, humidity, rainfall, tides and sunrise sunset data. Also notes resignation of Gen Davis from Panama Canal Commission by cable to Secretary of War.

U.S Eust Mississippi River Rocky Mountains Upper Lake Missouri Upper Mississippi Upper Lake Region West Gulf State Middle Atlantic States New England Rocky Mountain Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Gulf Coast West Gulf Coast Lake Michigan European Grand Banks Colorado Nevada Pacific Coast Asheville N. C Atlanta Atlantic City N. J Boston Buffalo Chicago Til Cincinnati Cheyenne Wio Devonport Denver Colo Des Moines Laws Galveston Tex Helena Mont Indianapolis Ind Jacksonville Frs Kansas City Little Rock Ark Marquette Mich Ag Memphia Tenn New Orleans Lacy New York N. Y North Platte Nebr Salt Lake Wien St. Louia St. Paul Minn Springfield Vickaburg Milas

Rights to Copy Records Spark District Demands

Attorney George Sullivan protests district officials for denying memoranda and copies in a special assessment case. Commissioner West orders that Sullivan be informed records are open if he complies with existing affidavits detailing necessity and information sought. Also notes an Italian worker injured by blasting at Smith quarry near Chain Bridge, hospitalised with a fractured leg and contusions.

George Margaret Handley Square 700 Sullivan West Pacquarie de Palazies Smith Stone Chain Bridge Virginia

Black child injured by exploding cartridge in yard

Katherine Jenkins a ten year old negro girl living at 123 Reeves Street NW was playing with loaded cartridges when she struck one with a hatchet causing an explosion. The bullet lodged in her side and she suffered a cut to her foot. At Freedmen's Hospital a surgeon said an operation had been performed but the bullet could not be located. The wound is lacerated but not likely to prove serious unless inflammation develops.

Katherine Jenkins Reeves Street Northwest Freedman’s Hospital

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