Honors to Gen Fitzhugh Lee Funeral in Washington and Richmond
Remains of Brig. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee are to be moved from the Church of the Epiphany to the railroad station for a special train to Richmond. A state and city committee directs a formal Confederate Veterans guard of honor and a large escort to Richmond with ceremonies at St Pauls Church and Holywood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Epiphany
Fitzhugh Lee
G Street
Thirteenth
Fourteenth Streets
Episcopal Church
Hev
Randolph H. McKim
D. B
Confederate Veterans
Sixth Streat
Richmond
Cty
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Lea
Raol Nolph
Virginia
Holywood Cemetery
Gillespie
Burton
Kean
Michie
Pitahugh Les
Church of the Potphany
Pononeylvania
Washington
D. C
U. SA. War Department
Odlock A. Me
Cen
George L. Gillespie
John 5. Weston
George B. Davi
George H. Burton
Andrewa Wurt
Edward Hays
den Tarte McCrea
Clarence R. Edwards
George B. Pout
Jefferson R. Kean
Chaumupy
Baker
Robert E Ea Michie
Leigh Robinson
John W. Daniel
Epiphany
Rishmond
Lious
Caer
Joseph B Willard
Jo Lane Btern
Robert B. Lee, Jr
Carlitos McCarthy
T . Myers
Seventh Army Corpa
Spain
United States Amy’ Navy
Merise Corpa
Tum O'Clark A.m
Et al
United States Army
Penmnylvanta Wastroa
Tod Cotren
Chorge B. Gillespie
Bril
Ghorgh H Burton
Jeffereon
Robert E. Lmichie
United Biazen Army
Burr
Edward Burr
Engineer Corps
Army
Jonn T Callaghan
District of Columbia Daughters of the Confederacy
Fowle
M_ Lee
Robert FE Lee Jr
Con Dorger
Laura Lee Dorsey
Robert Fo Mason
Ben-jamin
US A
George H .Burton
George Pond
Chauncey B Baker
Andrew Burt
Edward M Haves
Haves
Lee
Seventh Army
C Corps
Funeral delayed for Gen. Lee tribute in Richmond
Officials in Richmond arrange a public tribute to Gen. Lee with a funeral delayed to Thursday to allow his son Lieut. Gorge Mason Lee of the Seventh Cavalry to attend. Messages of sympathy arrive from Gov. Montague, Brig. Gen. Hasbrouck, and others, while Mrs. Roosevelt sends flowers to Mrs. Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NeHia Grant Sartoria
New York
Ruaseil B
Tribute in Richmond Honors Gen. Fitzhugh Lee
Richmond officials and civic leaders arranged to receive and honor Gen. Fitzhugh Lee with a state funeral. The remains will lie in state in the city hall rotunda Monday through Wednesday, then interment follows near the Jefferson Davis site in Hollywood. A committee led by Attorney General W. A. Anderson, Supreme Court president James Keith, and Adjutant General Nalle organized the events. mourning drapes will cover city hall and business will pause during the ceremony. Former Gov. Charles T. O’Ferrall will marshal the civic parade. The funeral train will be met by city and state officials with an escort of Richmond soldiers. The Howitzers fired seventeen celebratory shots in Capitol Square in his memory, with Lee’s Hollywood burial now near the Davis section.
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Richmond
Fitzhugh Lee
Jefferson Davis
Hollywood
W. A Anderson
Supreme Court
James Keith
Adj
Richmond Howitzers
Capitol Square
Gen. Lee
Officials Going to Hawaii for Leprosy Study and Reception Plans
Dr. Walter Wyman plans a Hawaii visit to select site and prepare buildings for a scientific leprosy study and quarantine service facilities. Immigrant station planning will be inspected by Mr. F P Sargent, with Hawaii hosting Taft's party including Cannon and Hepburn. Local officials aim a grand reception while E M Boyd arrives with entertainment details.
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Honolulu
Walter Wyman
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Congress
Wyman
Supervising Architect of the Treasury
Iimigration
F. FP. Sargent
Taftanshig
Philippines
Cannon
Grosvenor
Hepburn
Senate
Hausa
Carter
E. M. Boyd
Washington
San Francisco Chronicle
Pacific
Baroness employed by Mrs Slater charged with theft
Alice Lansen a plain, well built woman described as the baroness and wife of Baron Otto Maria de Vitz of Amtria was jailed at Mercer Street police station charged with stealing two fan tops and clothing valued at 16 dollars. Arrest followed a Washington warrant and trunk tracing at the Hotel St Denis. The baroness, claiming hardship, said she and her husband sought circus work with Barnum & Bailey. The baron and Mrs Slater figure in the case as a wealthy Washington host and employer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Alice Lansen
Mercer Street
Otto Maria Devitz
Hotel St. Denis
Pepyerted
Doran
Washington Police
Barnum & Bailey
Brooklyn
Newark
Washington
William 4. Slater
Atreet Northwest
Nielsen
Budapest
Cameron
Russia
Southern Conference Plans Asheville Meeting for Students
Asheville, N C chosen for the annual Southern student conference of Y M C A delegates from southern colleges. Dates June 17 to mid month. Notable speakers include John R Mott Robert F Speer Harlan P Beach T B Penfield and others with W D Weatherford directing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outhern College
Atlanta
Asheville
N. C
Southern
Chriatian Federation of Students
Robert F. Speer
Harlan P. Beach
T.B. Penfield
Hans P. Anderson
New York
C. E. Brown
Vanderbilt University
A. J. Elliott
Brooklyn
A. L. Phillips
Richmond
W. M. Landrum
Nashvill
Nashvill Joan Willia Baer, of New York, and W. B. Pettus
Columbia University
W. D. Weatherford
Booth
Laredo Begins Rebuilding After Severe Friday Storm
Laredo Texas reports extensive storm damage with 16 deaths in the city and five in New Laredo, about 100 injured. Labor and cleanup crews clear debris while communications resume with San Antonio and partial electric lighting returns. Mexico- Texas ties disrupted as lines to lower country remain down. A temporary river crossing by skiffe will replace the international foot bridge. Zenit May Succeeds Axpiroz is noted as a reported promotion for Mexico’s ambassador in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
Ilaborera
Western Union Telegraph Company
San Antonio
Electric Light Company
Mexico
Lampasas
New Laredo
Zenit
Axpiroz
Mexico City
Heror Zepit
Austria
Washington
Salt. Rheam Atches Oozes Dries And Scales Repeatedly
Salt condition described with repeated oozing drying and scaling. The speaker expresses a refusal or inability to continue with the process or state. No clear setting or identifiable persons or organizations are provided.
Y M C A Convention Closes in Detroit
The tenth biennial Y M C A committee meeting ends in Detroit Mich with an evening address by Harriet Taylor general secretary of the American Committee Federated with the World YWCA. Miss Taylor speaks on Seasons for Association Workers and Miles Conde outlines reality in Christian experience urging full consecration. Bertha Conde leads a grapnel meeting in Strat Presbyterian Church and delegates preach in local pulpits. Secretarial conferences follow this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Misa Harriet Taylor
Young Women's Christian Association
Miles Conde
Jubilee Festival Observed for YMCA's World Alliance
An immense audience gathered at the Trocadero Paris to celebrate the Young Men's Christian Association Jubilee Festival with Dr. Charles Monod presiding. Sir George Williams, founder sixty one years ago, could not attend due to illness but sent a message praising the association’s work in building strong Christian manhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Paria
Trocadero
Olive Hinton Dies in Mystery Burn Death
Olive Hunter, 32, a colored resident of 2808 Olive Avenue Georgetown, died after burning at home Saturday night. Two men, Charles Bell and Frank West, were arrested as witnesses. third man sought. Police and coroner plan inquest as relatives and neighbors recall drinking and lack of aid. Separately, Hattie Dent smothered flames on Sammy Ware, 3, saving him, though she and Sammy's mother suffered burns. Fire Dept extinguished the blaze at 447 Hollidge Court Northwest.
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Olive Hunter
Olive Avenue
Georgetown
Olive
Hunter
Martha Brown
Charles Bell
Frank West
George Luckett
Luckett
Montgomery Hunter
Seventh Precinct
J. G. Walsh
Bell
West
Etetion House
Hunter House
Nevittt
Bertha Ware
Hollidge Court
Hattie Dent
Sammy Ware
Dent
Homeopathic Hospital
Increased Wages Sought by Iron and Tin Workers
Delegates from the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel, and Tin Workers gather in Detroit for their annual convention beginning Tuesday. A wage scale, likely to call for higher pay than last year, is planned after the wage committee completes its draft by tomorrow night. About 250 delegates expected. changes to the constitution and by laws to be discussed alongside officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron, Steel, and Tin Workers
Detroit
Mich
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel, and Tin Workers
Gemlon
Shaffer
Robbed of His Thobers on B Street
Albert Allen of 80 Farragut Street Mount Pleasant reported his Sunday morning walk ended with theft of his pants shoes hat and clothes after waking near Center Market. Police at What Precinct provided old clothes and warned of charges unless he learns his lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Policeman
Leavell
Alesy
Albert Allen
Farragut Street
Mount Pressant
Besu Brummel
Rosalyn
Allen
Center Market
Ray
Nurses Gather Here First Meeting In This City
The eleventh annual meeting of the American Society of Superintendents of Training Schools for Nurses opens at the Shoreham Hotel with about 200 delegates expected. Miss Georgia M. Nevins of Garfield Memorial Hospital presides. sessions include papers on nurses homes and hospital economy and a luncheon reception at Garfield Hospital. the American Federation of Nurses meets at George Washington University with leaders from Rochester, Cleveland, and New York City presenting papers and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Society of Superintendents of
Shoreham
Washington
G M. Nevins
Garfield Hospital
A. G. B. Pierce
All Souls’ Church
Charles W. Needham
George Washington University
Nevina
Ann L. Alline
New York
Misa Mary Gilmour
New York City Hospital
Blackwells Island
Misa Mary Samuel
Roosevelt Hospital
New York City
Misa Anna L. Aline
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Anna L. Goodrich
New York Hospital
Miso M. A. Nutting
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Ladies’ Aid Association
Garfield Memorial Hospital
Mary Keith
Rochester City Hospital
Mary M. Riddle
Newton Hospital
American Federation of Nurses
Wallace Radcliffe
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
H. B. F. Macfarland
Federation
L. L. Dock
International Council of Nurses
Sophia D. Palmer
Rochester
N. C
Hunter Rabb
Cleveland
Ohio
Pittsburg
MA. Nutting
Johna Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Anna L. Alline
12Th Street
Anzio W Goodrich
Misa Mary Strauer
Rocesvert Hospital
Councilore
Mims Lucetta Gross
Buffalo General Hospital
Buffalo
Mina
John R. Smith Seized After Wild Outburst in Washington
John R. Smith, 31, yelled murder and fire from Perreard's Hotel and while fleeing through northwest streets, alarmed residents. Police officer Samson detained him at First precinct and he was taken to Washington Asylum Hospital for sanity investigation. Smith claimed he felt electricity in his coat and fire in his trousers, and described gold shoe faces as valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Washington Asylum
Perreard
Bamnon
Pearlmouth
Thirteenth Street
Polliceman Samson
Harriman railway extension into Mexico contemplates new line
Government grants concession to Thomas Mc Manus for Cananes Yaqui River and Pacific Railroad to build from Quaymen north to the U S border via Guaymas touching Aguabao and Topolobampo. Plans include extending through Sonora to Culiacan and beyond with aims to reach Chicago. References indicate multiple named individuals and places in a dated procurement context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Thomas McManus
Cananes, Yaqui River
Pacific Railroad
Quaymen
Guaymas
Aguabao
Topolobam
Topolobampo
Mexico
Na Sonora
Culiacan
Bowen Ready 10 Gome Back Will Delay For A Week
The report says Bowen United States Minister to Venezuela may delay departure to Washington for investigation of charges against Francis B. Loomis Assistant Secretary of State. President Roosevelt will conduct the inquiry after returning to Washington in mid May. Loomis left Washington for New York yesterday amid speculation on the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Mr. Loomis
Herbert W Bowen
United States
Venezuela
Ftancis B. Loomis
Bowen
Washington
State Department
Taft
New York
Curacoa
Loomig
Weather Summary of April 20 1903 United States
Weather Bureau reports show heavy rain in parts of the South and Midwest with cooler conditions in the Lake region. High pressure in the Mississippi Valley and low energy in the Plateau shape the overall pattern, with showers along the Gulf coast and in Florida. Morning temperatures range around mid 50s to mid 60s, with variable gusts and winds along the coasts and Great Lakes.
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U.S Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Mississippi Valley
Rocky Mountains
Plateau
Gulf of Messey
Canadian
Maritime Provinces
Teres
Loulalana
Mimsouri
Misatiaippi
Misalamippi
Taka
Ohio Valley
New England
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
West Gulf Coast
Lekne
Grand Bank
Growing Use of Women Bank Accounts
The number of women who keep a bank account here is steadily growing. It is desirable that women have separate bank accounts. It aids them in household accounts and saves time by enabling payments by check through the mail. It helps teach them business methods and systematic habits.
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Gen. See
Seventh Cavalry
Alexandria
Alexandria Light Infantry
Seventieth Virginia Milita
Fredericksbore
Washington Guards
Seventieth Virginia Militia
Union
Seventieth Regiment
Richmond Light Infantry Blues
Field Artillery
R. EB. Sea Camp
Pickett Camp
Richmond Confederate Veterans
Association of the Cavalry Veterans of
Army of Northern Virginia
Gorge Mason Lee
San Francisco
Eleuts Lee
Fitshugh Lee
Mia
Ellen Rhea
James Hhea
Virginia Lee
Providence Hospital
Spiphany Church
Hawaii
Chicago ‘Itrouns
Maid
Slater
Washington Society
Fane
Otto Maria de Vitz
Amtria
Circus
Aquestrienne
Baroness de Vits
Baur
Rhode Island
William C. Whitney
Navy
Myre. Bull
Olive Hinton
Mexwo
Harriman
Arbo
Chicago
M—King
Dora, Mrackyang
Rovle Heheffler
Lansburgh & Brd
Lansburgh & Bro
Seventh Street
Sandars & Stayman Co
F Street
Mex
Min
Somian Ha
Atlantic
CIA
Nome
Obeinvat
Davenport
Towascacenee
Denver
Galveston
Aes
Seaeeerne
nMlamapoils
Tndssence
Jesksongil
Kaysen City
Gome
Platte
Peter
Peter Grogan
Eveest
American Security and Crust Company
Asteryco and Waterworks
Th St
Washington, D. C
Glome Toe
HUB Furniture CO
7Th and
D Sts
Edigon Phonographa and Supplies
Aes Columbia
Obie Zonophone
Diss Talking Machines
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
St. N.W
Washington City
Washington Gas Light Company
Tenth Street
Washington, DC
John Ro Mehr
Wat Borme
Sat
Éetal
Corportlon
al Reno
Industrial Transportating Company
District of Columbia
Thomas . M'Kee
Josephine Walsh
T R Walsh
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
Mt. Vernon
Coberth
Phess M
Tom
D. OL
Boga
York
Pope
Searls
Altace
Macdonnaull
Fear
Macdonnall
Pept
King of All
Wer
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