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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1905

Page

7

Wedding of Vice President's Niece Surprises Washington

The marriage of Lulu Mae Fairbanks to William Witthaft Bride was announced in Mansfield Ill. The couple, from a three month acquaintance, wed March 4 likely in Baltimore. Bride, a Georgetown graduate, plans to practice law in Washington and may join a Louisville firm. Miss Fairbanks is a Protestant, Bride a Catholic, and they will reside in Washington.

Washington Washington Post Mansfield Ill Myr William Deforrest Fairbanks Lulu Mae William Witthaft Bride Washington, DC Miss Fairbanks Fairbanks Mr Bride Vi Cotter T Bride Bride West United States B Street Baltimore Georgetown University Nebraska Wiliam Witthaft Caprio Cotter T Bride Kansas City William J Bryan Willam W Bride Louisville Hemenway Indianapolis Ind Hanley James A Hemenway United States Senate

Religion in the Schools Board to Consider Petitions as Whole

The Board of Education will review petitions on religious instruction in public schools as a single body once received. Officials discussed centennial celebration plans and announced board changes including teacher resignations and new appointments. An earlier fire at Charles Gong’s laundry caused about 20 dollars in damage.

Board of Education Wr J Holdsworth Gordon Ebien S Musser Washington College of Law Business High School Henrietta , Dunlop A B Carr Mary Manley Beatrice Nalle Margaret Waite N A. Payne Ethel Price Blanche M Hopkins Boynton Gordon Roderick Wiliam W Conner Charles Gong Eleventh Street

Husband and Wife Burned In Home Stove Accident

An elderly couple at 121 Wifth Street northeast were severely burned when a lighted stove ignited gasoline during cleaning. Mrs Baker sprayed with guaiotine soaked mop. flames set her clothing ablaze. Mr Baker helped, his coat sleeve caught fire. Fire brigade notified. damage about $60. Both treated by Dr Phelps and expected to recover.

Baker Wifth Street Phelps

Life preservers rejected by Potomac river boats

Boat owners on the Potomac take extreme care with life preservers after a shipment bearing the government stamp in New York was re examined by local steamboat inspectors. All were rejected as not properly made despite passing officials earlier.

New York

Plans for Bank Building on Fifteenth Street Site

Architects draft a new eight story structure on the old Metropolitan Bank site opposite the Treasury Department. Ground floor to house Metropolitan Citizens Bank with offices above. lot fronts Fifteenth Street 67 feet by 100 feet. Estimated cost around 3600 dollars. ground value about 50 dollars per foot. Construction expected to take about a year.

Old Metropolitan Bank Fifteenth Street Treasury Department Metropolitan Citizens Bank National Metropolitan Bank Bank of the Metropolis National Banks John P van Ness FE S Parker Citizens’ National Bank

Charles G Thorn Dead in Washington Community

Charles G Thorn lifelong Washington resident died at his home 18a Baltimore Street NW after a prolonged illness. Age sixty he directed Union Trust Company was on the Board of Trade and a member of the Blue Ridge Rod and Gun Club. Survived by widow three sons Columbia Albert and Charles Thorn and a daughter Frances Thorn. Funeral at the family residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow with private interment.

Charles G@inott Washington Baltimore Street The Union Trust Company Board of Trade Blue Rudge Rod and Gun Club Columbia Albert Charles Thorn Frances Thorn

Father May See Child Court Places Eckert in Charge

Justice Wright denied habeas corpus for Elizabeth Mildred Eckert placing her in the custody of her aunt Miss H B Stefan. Father Christian Eckert may visit at set hours and must pay $10 monthly for the child's support. The hearing showed Eckert wanted his mother to take custody.

Elizabeth M. Eckert Miss Stefan

Maybrick Case Hearing Includes Handwriting Questions

The Baroness von Roques suit against David W Armstrong continued in Washington with Florence Maybrick testifying. She identified letters as Armstrong or Polter handwriting, refused to identify some of her husband’s letters, and described his pardon records and her property interest in Kentucky Virginia and West Virginia. The deposition will be completed April 12 with further testimony in Richmond New York and Europe.

Baroness von Roques David W Armstrong Florence Elizabeth Maybrick Washington Hayden & Farrell Pacific Wayden Maybrick Europe Hayden Armstrong J . Polter Lfe Alfred Roe Mrs Maybrick Kentucky Virginia West Virginia Mr Yarrell Yarrell Richmond New York

Widow sues railroad for damages over engineer husband death

Mrs Elizabeth M Williams as administratrix of Andrew F Willdins estate sues the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad for 10003 damages claiming a shorter explosion near Baltimore on April 9 1904 caused her husband's death while employed as an engineer. The suit follows a long probate battle over who could represent the estate and administer the case.

Elizabeth M. Williams Niteabeth M. “Wiliams Andrew F. Willdins Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington Railroad Company Burton T. Doyle Altheus Johnson Williams T B Court of Appeals Probate Court Williames

Two Divorces Granted In Separate Cases

Justice Anderson signed a decree yesterday divorcing John H Willason from Clara C Eillinson on desertion. Justice Stafford granted Clarence Miller a divorce from Lena Lo Miller, awarding custody of their minor child. He also signed a decree in Libbie G Williams vs Joseph T Williams, awarding Libbie Williams ten dollars monthly alimony.

Justice Anderson John H Willason Clara C Eillinson Justice Stafford Clarence Miller Lena Lo Miller Mr Miller Stafford Libbie G Williams Joseph T Wiliams

Wills Filed for Probate for Wieiachhauer and Callan

Two wills dated 1905 and 1962 were filed yesterday for probate. Anna Maria Wieiachhauer names her husband and children as beneficiaries with Julius Theonhil and Edith Mathilde Phoebus as executors. Margaret Callan leaves her husband Bartholomew Callan as sole beneficiary and executor.

Anna Maria Wieiachhauer Register of Wills Julius Theonhil Edith Mathilde Phoebus Margaret Callan Bartholomew Callan

Weather Almanac and Death Notice From New York

Weather conditions and forecasts from the Weather Bureau detail disturbance tracks, showers, and temperature changes across regions including the Gulf States, Upper Lakes, and Pacific areas with storm and frost warnings issued. Dorothy Dean, 11, daughter of George and Mrs. Dean of New York, dies after long illness. burial in Patterson, New York.

Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington DC Lake Superior Missouri Lake Erre Gulf States Misseisalpp Ohio Upper Lake Region Lower Lake Region Atlantic States Middle Plateau Utah Plateau California Mississippi Rocky Mountain Slope New England Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Gulf Coast Lake Michigan Grand Banks Port Harford San Diego Nevada Oreson Washington Dorothy Dean George Dean New York Dean Patent Office H H. Smith House of Representatives Patterson Do S Dean

The Charcoal Lozenges Advertising Claim

An old paragraph extols charcoal as a universal purifier for stomach and bowels and promotes Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as best value. It claims improved health, clearer breath and complexion, purer blood, and quotes a Buffalo physician endorsing their use for gas, with a price of 25 cents per box.

Nh Stuart Buffalo Stuart

McKay Suit Settlement Reached In Probate Case

Attorneys for Francis B Clark of New York and for the ex executors of the late Col Nathaniel McKay notified Chief Justice Clabaugh that a compromise of the about 6100,000 claim had been agreed upon and that the case would be presented to Justice Stafford for ratification. The terms were not disclosed but were said to be about two per cent of the demand.

Lambert & Baker Francis B Clark New York Birney & Woodard and Worthington, Heald & Wrailey Nathaniel McKay Clabaugh Clark Stafford Wilton J Lambert Henry F Woodard

Cash Register Robbery Ends in Arrest in Anacostia

Charles Corbin, 21, of Anacostia, was arrested for allegedly stealing $21 from the S M Crazier coal and wood company. He accused another man of concealing the money in wood, but the suspect was released after police found Corbin’s story untrue and determined the cash register had been tampered with.

Charles Corbin Anacostia Coal and Wood Company S M Corbin Frazier Company

Woman in Brown Hat Delivers Misdirection at Northwest Corner

Police are investigating a report by Joseph Hart of 8% Fifth Street NW about a neatly dressed young woman in a large brown hat who asked for Georgetown directions at the Four and W Half Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW corner. After she left, Hart found his pocket relieved of a small amount of cash. The incident is being reviewed by the detective bureau.

Joseph Hart Fifth Street Detective Bureau Four Pennsylvania Avenue Georgetown

Warrant Issued for Woman in Child Assault Case

Bench warrant sworn for Bessie Cook charged with assaulting six year old Frank N Laurant Jr of 130 Thomas Street Northwest. She failed to appear at Police Court yesterday and bonded at 00. U S Attorney Ralph Given sought the warrant. Judge Kimball ordered it. Deputy Lacey served it last night. She claims her attorney did not inform her case was called. A jury trial is set for this morning.

Bessie Cook Frank N Laurant, Jr Thomas Street United States Ralph Given Kimball Lacey

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