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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1907

Page

5

Grand Jury to Hear After Life Concerns Case Monday

New York District Attorney Jerome signals extended probes into life insurance firms US wide. Indictments loom for Mutual Reserve Life executives Burnham and Eldredge amid forgery charges. May 15 meeting called for policy holders committee as ballots and election practices face scrutiny. aim to clear cases by October term.

Washington Post New York Jerome Scrugham Hfe Mutual Reserve Life Frederick A. Burnham George D. Eldredge Davis International, Policy Holders’ Committee International Policy Holders’ Committee Mutual Life Mutual Policy Holders Committee Samuel Untermyer International Policy Holders Committee Richard Olney The Court of Appeals Alton B. Parkers

First Defenders credit seeks revision by Harrisburg

In Harrisburg on May 3 a House resolution directs the adjutant general to investigate and confer the title of first defenders of the Civil War on Pennsylvania units now known as the First Defenders. It asserts the Washington Artillery Ringgall Artillery Reading Allen Infantry Allentown and Logan Guards were the first to respond to Lincoln and Curtin and reach Washington to defend national property.

Kauyy Harrisburg House of Representatives National Guard Massachusetts Washington Artillery National Light Infantry Pottsville Ringgall Artillery Reading Allen Infantry Allentown

Antiquities Unearthed in Chinese Turkestan by Stein

Dr W A Stein leader of the Indian govern ment mission to Eastern Turkestan reports important archaeological finds in Chinese Turkestan. At a Niya desert village site he uncovered a rich haul of antiquities from seventeen centuries ago showing Greco Buddhist influence and wooden records in Kharosthi script. At Miram nearly a thousand Tibetan records were found along with art remains in a ruined Buddhist shrine resembling Greco Buddhist sculpture from early Christian era.

Allahabad British India W. A. Stein Eastern Turkestan Chinese Turkestan Niya Miram

Hagerman Leaves Office as Raynolds Acts Governor

Former New Mexico governor Hagerman turns over duties to Territorial Secretary Raynolds per Washington directive. Raynolds serves as acting governor until Captain George Curry arrives from the Philippines in July to assume New Mexico governorship as named by President Roosevelt.

New Mexico Territorial Santa Fe N. M Hagerman Washington Raynolds Philippines George Curry Roosevelt

Inside story of Burlington sale to James J Hill

Special to The Washington Fest reports from New York and Chicago reveal how the Chicago Burlington and Quincy sale to James J Hill and associates occurred over six years ago. Letters from former Burlington president Perkins say Hill acted only after Wall Street speculators pressed for control, with Harriman’s Union Pacific block trying to seize influence and Hill’s supporters selling to him. Harriman insisted the Northern Pacific conflict arose from Hill’s aggressive Burlington moves.

Washington New York Chicago Burlington and Quincy James J. Hill Hill Wall Street Chicago Dispatch Harriman Union Pacific Enion Pacific

Victim of Telephonoia in New York Building

Special to The Washington Post Michael Daly a Negro who ran the switchboard at 1 107th street and Manhattan avenue is in Bellevue suffering from Stelephoneia demented by constant telephone bell ringing Firemen found him dancing buck and wing and singing cheerful songs after a false alarm accusation He was sent to Bellevue for examination as to his sanity

Washington Post New York Michael Daly 107Th Street Manhattan Avenue Bellevue Daly

Frisco Mail Service Cut Declared By Post Office

San Francisco reports mail delivery reduced to twice daily in the business district starting today due to a Washington decision limiting city mail carriage funding to 25 000 a year. Officials say a new contract is in effect to restore complete service, though execution is pending and temp costs are bond-bound.

Post-office Department San Francisco Washington

Fortune in counterfeits in San Francisco

May 3 1903 San Francisco W F Greany a newspaper carrier was arrested and jailed for selling fraudulent bank notes. Police found fourteen boxes of counterfeit bills totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars in his apartments. He says he acquired them as a collector and sold only to others in the same business. Planter's Bank of New Jersey notes on untraced plates were seized by authorities.

San Francisco W. F. Greany Greany Planter's Bank of New Jersey United States Secret Service

Former Governor Routt Declared Insane in Colorado

John L. Routt aged eighty one, a thrice governor of Colorado, was found by a jury today to be insane and unable to manage his estate. Judge Charles McCall ordered Emma Butler, his eldest daughter, appointed conservatrix. The case arose from litigation over his late wife’s estate. Routt is not aware of her death.

Dibenver Colo John L. Routt Colorado Charles McCall Rautt Emma Butler Routt

Opera Singer Divorced In Lebanon Court

Judge Erd good grants William Warren Shaw a divorce from opera singer Helen Von Denhofft Shaw. Shaw must pay 20 dollars monthly alimony for three years. Both parties free to remarry. Jury verdict split. cruel and barbarous treatment favored Shaw, desertion favored the wife.

The Washington Post Lebanon Erdgood William Warren Shaw Philadelphia Helen von Denhofft Shaw New York City Shaw Lebanon County

General Officers Shifted as Wood Succeeds Grant at Governors Island

An Adjutant General order transfers Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood to command the Department of the East at Governors Island, relieving Maj. Gen. Frederick D. Grant who moves to command the Department of the Lakes in Chicago. Brig. Gen. William H. Carter goes to Omaha to lead the Missouri Department. Maj. Gen. John F. Weston to head the Philippine Division after Wood leaves, and Maj. Gen. Adolphus W. Greely moves to the Department of the Columbia at Vancouver. Brig. Gen. Albert L. Myer to San Antonio to command Texas, Brig. Gen. Earl D. Thomas to Omaha temporarily, and Brig. Gen. Charles L. Hodges to the Philippine Division. Wood likely assumes command early next year after Taft’s visit.

Leonard .Wood Department of the Host Governors Island Frederick D. Grant Grant Department of the Lakes Chicago William H. Carter Omaha Nebr Missouri John F. Weston Waocd Adolphus W. Greely Vancouver Barracks Wash Department of the Columbia Albert L. Myer San Antonio Tex Department of Texas Earl D. Thomas Department of the Missouri Charlies L. Hodges War Department Wood Philippines Weston Taft United States Suez Canal England Carter Greely Vancouver Myer, Thomas Hodges Chandler P. Robbins Milo C. Corey Thirteenth Infantry Charles P. George William W. Gray Louis Brechemin Leonard Wood N. Y Department of the East Washington Charles L. Hodges Peron George A. Nugent Quartermaster's Department Charles Morton San Francisco Clarence Deems Artilery Corps Fort Howard Baltimore Asa T. Abbott University of South Dakota Amilion Dak Frank H. Lawton Kansas City Charles P. Stivers Herbert G. Shaw Philip W. Corbusier Fourteenth Cavalry The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky Lexington Wilson B. Burtt Eighteenth Infantry Sfa Edward Gottlieb Artillery Corps Cleveland Ohio Richard ¥. Bell Fort Levett Mathew E. Saville Twenty-seventh Infantry Hot Springs Ark Andrew J. Dougherty Walter L. Finlay Thirteenth Cavalry Fort Riley Kans

Army Orders Change Officers and Vacations Listed

The Army announces leaves of absence for Captain Chandler P Robbins and First Lieutenant Milo C Corey and other staff changes. Major General Leonard Wood moves to the Department of the East. Frederick D Grant and William Carter reassigned to Chicago and Omaha respectively. Various brigadiers and colonels reassigned or to report. station and duty changes include Vancouver Barracks Seattle San Antonio and Fort Howard Maryland. North Carolina militia withdraws from joint drills with coast artillery.

North Carolina Guy. Glenn Oliver War Department Coast Artillerymen Fort Caswell

Georgia Man Arrested After Thirty Years Indictment

Georgia man William Graham was arrested in Hart County for the murder of William King in Madison County dated back to 1877. King died from injuries after being beaten with a stick, and Graham had been living in Hart County since 1877.

Georgia Gainesville William King Madison County William Graham Hart County Graham King

American Chief Resigns From Guatemala Police

A. R. Lamb an American former Washington policeman resigns as chief of police in Guatemala City and will return to the United States. The government pays his salary until his contract expires. The resignation follows about a year in office after leaving Washington.

A. R. Lamb Guatemala Washington Guatemala City United States

Naval Academy candidates pass mental exam nationwide

From Washington Md May 3 the Civil Service mental tests for Naval Academy entrants saw 187 of 1328 hopefuls succeed. Names span states and districts from Alabama to Wyoming with multiple selections per state. Successful candidates proceed to notify and begin physical exams at the Naval Academy.

Washington Aannapoulis Naval Academy Civil Service Alabama R. H. Grayson Arkansas R. H. Gurstarpblen A.’ Morean S. Stone California M. K. Hallowell H. Hammett J. P. Bowden R. J. Riland C. C. Hagen Nissouri D. H. Taylor E. C. Sweeney B. L. Woodside Nebraska H. R. Keller T. R. Baker New Hampshire B. D. Capehart New Jersey H. Stevens L. W. Batten, Jr C. H. Curry, Jr W. A. Rider New York F. B. M. Whiting C. N. Perkins H. L. Merring Br, Ketcham K. van Decop J. F. Bailey C. K. Moses V. Moyer E. €. Gordon M. M. Marcus, Jr L. Aaronston North Carolina S. Mitchell North Dakota C. M. Fiett and I. &. Kingman Ohio L. Gayhart R. C. Haynes H. Bode HK. Day P. G. Peter H. Davis Se Bistead E. R. Cochran G. #. Jacobs R. L. Kibbe FF. Meigs, Jr D. Clark B. G. Moore G. M Lowrey L. P. Winzell D. R

Artillery Posts Urged for Eastern United States

Secretary Taft will urge Congress to acquire lands for new field artillery posts in the East, arguing that large reservations for muster and drill are essential. Existing posts lie in the Middle West at Fort Sill and Fort Riley, with none east of the Mississippi River. The general staff believes posts should be established in the East regardless of cost.

Coast Artillery United States Taft Congress Middle West Fort Sitl Fort Riley Mississippi River Staf

Marine Hospital Orders Leaves of Absence for Public Health Service Officers

Public Health and Marine Hospital Service announces station and duty changes for officers. Carrington granted three days leave. Mathewson fifteen days. Grubbs one day. Holt two months. Ward amended to twenty two days for illness. Stiles five days. Castle nine days. Schwartz seven days. Straw twenty days. Ryder seven days. Watters nineteen days.

Public Health and Marine Hospital Service P. M. Carrington H. S. Mathewson B. Grubbs John M. Holt W. K. Ward Charles W. Stiles Zoology J. H. Castle Chemistry Louis Schwartz E. ©. Straw L. W. Ryder M. H. Watters

Cruisers Chicago Boston Sail North From Central America

The cruisers Chicago and Boston, deployed to protect U S interests in Central America, departed Amapala Honduras on Thursday for Magdalena Bay California and Puget Sound respectively. Albany to be commissioned at Puget Sound replacing Boston in the Pacific fleet.

Chicago Boston United States Central America Amapala Honduras Magdalena Bay California Puge Sound Albany Puget Sound

Bank Sues Former Director for 200000 Fraud in Butte

State Savings Bank of Butte files suit in district court against Thomas M Hodgens and Ralph M Hodgens alleging Thomas defrauded the bank of about 200000 while director and cashier from 1990 to 195. An accounting is demanded and the court is asked to restrain disposal of property until settlement. Hodgens, a Unit ed Copper stockholder, seeks access to United Copper books in New York courts.

Heinz Bank Butte Mont State Savings Bank F. A. Heinz Thomas M. Hodgens Ralph M. Hodgens

Mrs Roosevelt Honored on Episcopal Hospital Board

Mrs Roosevelt is elected an honorary member of the board of lady managers at Episcopal Eys, Far and Throat Hospital in recognition of her interest. The board plans a lawn fete at Col. Truesdell residence on Columbia Road and Nine teenth Street, Wednesday and Thursday May 22 and 23, from 4 to 10 p.m. The last debate of George Washington University Ign department debates between Columbian and Needham societies is this evening in University Hall at 8:15. The issue is federal prohibition on interstate carrier transportation of reduced mines and factories employing Benal labor.

Lady Managers Episcopal Hospital Episcopal Eys Far Roosevelt Board of Lady Managers Col. Truesdell Columbia Road Nineteenth Street Columbian Needham Ign Department George Washington University University Hall Reduerée the Columbian

Dominican Ratifies Modus Vivendi Treaty With U S

The Dominican Congress ratified the new treaty with the United States, establishing the U S as financial trustee over Santo Domingo. The pact, aimed at stabilizing revenues and suppressing smuggling, led to a $3,000,000 deposit in New York and a 50 percent creditor discount for cash settlements. A New York bank will advance funds and issue 320,000,000 in fifty year bonds. A US appointed customs receiver will operate while bonds remain outstanding, with monthly payments and a sinking fund plan.

Santo Domingo Republic of Santo Dominaeo United States United States Senate Dominican Congress New York

German Cruisers Roon and Bremen Sail from Hamp ton Roads

The German cruisers Roon and Bremen, first foreign ships at Jamestown Exposition, depart Hamp ton Roads for Kiel and Boston respectively. Commander Kalau von Hofe praises American hospitality and naval prowess, notes Annapolis Naval Academy as a model, and expresses regret at leaving the hospitable shores.

Norfolk Roon Bremen Hampton Roads Kiel Germany Boston Godspeed Auf Naval Academy Annapolis Virginia America

Whistler Etchings Sold At New York Auction

New York May sale of private Davidson collection on West Twenty-ninth Street disposed of seven Whistler etchings and works by Jules Breton. Notable pieces include Fumette at 21 dollars, La Vielle aux Logues at 31, Limeburner and Old Hungerford Bridge plus The Forge totaling 171.50. The Millbank sold for 29, Evening In a Hamlet In Finisterre brought 36, The Angelus 26, and La Confidence 102.50 bought by Max Williams.

Washington Post New York James McNeill Whistler Anderson Company West Twenty-ninth Street William C. Davidson Fumette Camp Max Williams Putney Hungerford Bridge Finisterre Jules Breton W. L. Lathrop Angelus J. F. Milet Charles Waltner la Confidence Melasonier Henri Vion

The Mikado Prosecution Said Threatens License

London reports the lord chamberlain notified the home office about Sheffield performances of The Mikado. Mrs Doyly Carte faces possible prosecution for producing the banned play. Offense could bring a 250 dollar fine and license cancellation for the theatre involved.

Washington Post London Daily Mail Sheffield Home Office

Recipe for indigestion gains cautious praise from specialist

A stomach specialist offers a simple prescription using Kasence of Pepsin Syrup of Ginger and Catandir Compound. A local druggist confirms these ingredients form the Pasteur formula, claimed harmless, pleasant tasting, and highly effective for restoring digestion and relieving belching bloating and distress after meals.

Mother of Columbus Woman Foils City Police Pursuit

In Chicago for a rumored marriage to a red haired groom, Dorothy Levi of Columbus Ohio evaded detectives after a police message. The 28 year old admitted seeking health treatment in Colorado Springs and declined marriage plans, prompting the officers to let her proceed.

Washington’ Post eChicago Fred Lavi Columbus Ohio Dorothy Chicago Zee Colummbbus Dorothy’ Levi Mamma Navidie Colorado Springs Miss Levi

Deneen Seeks Roosevelt Aid For Illinois Legislation

Friends of Gov. Deneen now in Washington say his trip aims to persuade President Roosevelt to back Illinois measures including pure food and anti pass laws. They claim corporation influence blocks progress, with assembly leaders and the so called Federal combine blamed for undermining Deneen’s programme.

Washington Post Springfield Gov. Deneen Washington Roosevelt House Deneen Cullom Hopkins Federal Combine Assembly Dlineis

Burglar Dropped Fifty Feet While Escaping Arrest

Henry Meyer twenty two of 453 Bowery leaped from roof to roof along Broome and dropped fifty feet to a rear yard fracturing one or both legs. He was pursued after burglarizing David Wolfe ice dealer at 224 Broome Street. Meyer carried skeleton keys and was found at 79 Hyex Street. He was sent to Gouverneur Hospital.

Washington Post New York Henry Meyer Bowery Broome Street Meyer David Wolfe Wolfe Yetta Essex Street Hiyex Street Gouverneur Hospital

Steel magnate William Corey to wed Mabelle Gilman in May

New York reports show William E Corey and his bride to be Mabelle Gilman spending time together at a Fifth Avenue house leased for their occupancy after May 13. Miss Gilman, slightly lame from an ankle sprain, was seen leaving Hotel Gotham with her party to meet Corey’s] car outside Knickerbocker Theater crowd gathers. both reportedly already married with May 13 as a reception day. Corey declines comment while Gilman remains reticent on wedding location.

Mabelle Gilman Washington Post New York William Ellis Corey Fifth Avenue United States Steel Corporation Miss Gilman Gotham Alaters

Bride Jumps From Window After Threats in Kentucky

In Louisville on May 3 Rev. A J Pittman of Brandenburg Ky was arrested at his apartment on charges of frightening his wife by pointing a revolver and forcing her to jump from a second story window. Mrs Pittman a 20 year old bride of two months was badly bruised. She plans to prosecute, hiding told her Ohio parents in Piedmont she did not want them to know of the abuse.

Washington Post Louisville A. J. Pittman Brandenburg

Two Dead From Duel in Birmingham May Day

In Birmingham on May 3 at Woodstock Frank Richardson, two Black men and J. B. Sullivan, an Alabama Great Southern Railroad agent, were shot. Sullivan died four hours after being wounded. The negro fired first in Sullivan's office, and Sullivan, returning with his gun, killed the assailant.

Birmingham Ala Woodstock Frank Richardson Mortelly J. B. Sullivan Alabama Great Southern Railroad Sullivan Sulivan

Watch Trust Attacked by Independent Dealers Leader

Charles A Keene, president of the Independent Watch Dealers Association, met with Assistant Attorney General Purdy to discuss a department inquiry into the alleged watch trust. He presented evidence of price discrimination against American dealers and showed a watch bought in England offered to President Roosevelt to illustrate foreign competition.

Charles A.keene New York Independent Watch Dealers* Association Purdy Department of Justice Keene Urged Watch Trust White House Roosevelt England American Watch Trust Tater Mr. Keene Watch Trust Europe Trust

Kentucky Offers Purebred Horse For Transcontinental Ride

Gen Castleman of Louisville Ky offers to loan a thoroughbred to the government for a cross country endurance test against Homer Davenport Arab horse. Lieut McCabe to ride. President approves acceptance to compare breeds for military use.

Kentucky Homer Davenport Castleman Louisville Belt Lieut. McCabe

Waterways Commission Ends Final Preparations for Inspection Cruise

The inland waterways commission held its final meeting preparing for an inspection trip in the Mississippi Valley. They plan to leave next Friday for Kansas City to inspect the Missouri River to St Louis on the government boat Suter, then board the Mississippi at St Louis to inspect the Mississippi River to New Orleans. The nine to ten day voyage is set to begin soon.

Inland Waterways Commission Mississippi Valley Hansa City Missouri River St. Lois Suter St. Louis Mississippi Mississippi River New Orleans

Mrs Seaton to Lead Sunday Talks at Tea Cup Inn

Mrs Seaton will present a course of talks on Character Building and Universal Laws at her Tea Cup Inn office 726 Seventeenth street each Sunday at 4 oclock, continuing until further notice. Public cordially invited. YWCA announces vesper service Sunday at 4 30 with topic Gain and Loss led by Mrs George T Smallwood. rooms open 2 to 7 pm at Twelfth and F streets Southeast corner. New Church at Seventeenth and Corcoran NW headed by Rev Frank Sewall will preach at 11 am on God Visible and Knowable with Sunday school at 12 15.

Fifth Baptist E Street Seventh Street Weston Brauner Ford Calvary Baptist Church Eighth H Streets Samuel H. Greene D. D P. H. Hrnstow Bible Club Endeavor Shiloh Baptist Church L Street Seventeenc Il A J. D. la Mathe Southern Presbyterian Central Presbyterian Southern Assembly Corner Third James Taylor Da.or F. S Unitarian Young Women's Christian Association George T. Smallwood F Street NEW Church Sirteenth Corcoran Frank Sewall

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