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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1905

Page

2

Railway Problems Up at White House Meeting

Delegates to the International Railway Congress are received by Vice President Fairbanks in the White House amid plans for Roosevelt to address them. Sections discuss wooden sleepers, electric traction, lighting, and cheap branch-line service as reporters and officials prepare for end-week conclusions.

International Railway Congress Fairbanke Washington Frst Pbbitt House New Willard Raleigh Ffth Interstate Commerce Commeasion Permanent Commission of the Congress Julius Kruttachnitz The Southern Pacific M. Pontzen Transportation Francs M. Edouard Elskes Bwitger~land C. H Bueholz Erie Railroad L. H. N. Dufour M. Tolstopiatom NM Sauva Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Charles Jenny Austria A W. Johnston New York Chicago Louta Railway M Felix Sartiaur France M. Emile Heurteau Orleans Railway James Douglas EF Paso Southwestern M Margot Peter Clark Buffalo and Susquehanna M. Heureau Amedes Gay William d Elehtal Firth Sea Lon M .de Leber C. Ll Haye Vicce Graind ‘Trunk Railway WM. Alworth Board of Trade Great Britain C G@ Waldo American Railway Association Lembourg Belgium White House Vic Fresident Fairbanks Col Bromwell Apsilanis Cara F. Cot Pssenger Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Elanal American Railways American Railway Pennsylvania Baltimore and Ohio

Drowned Man Linked To Local Resident

A letter received by Maj. Sylvester, chief of police, from the captain of the Star of the Sea, claims a Harry F. Warwick aboard ship and says a member of that crew with Warwick’s name was drowned near Pensacola, Florida, after previously living here and mentioning relatives on M Street. Police are investigating, with no matching city directory entry found for that name.

Maj. Sylvester Star of the Sea Harry F. Warwick Pensacola Els Warwick M Street

Brookland Citizens Protest Religious Training in Schools

Brookland Citizens Association meets at the town hall and passes a resolution opposing any system of religious or moral training in public schools. The vote is nearly unanimous with one dissenting member. The group directs leaders to present the resolution to the District Commissioners and board of education.

Brookland Citizens’ Association Smiay Moeting Bunker Hill Road M. J. Holmes Kinnan Committee On Schools Syskeet Commisioners Board of Education Pnt M. M. McLean McKim Seventhday Adventists Secular League Associaon Association Dstrict Board Education

Calvary Baptist Sunday school annual banquet toast list

Officers and teachers of Calvary Baptist Sunday school held their fourteenth annual banquet after a reception at the Sunday school house. Pierson Bristow served as toastmaster with toasts on togetherness future Sunday school work the home school and church. Generous attendance included Mrs. Albert Nichols Mrs. Ernest Pease Mrs. Charles Trumbull Dr. Greene and many listed couples and guests.

Calvary Baptist Sunday-school Pierson H. Bristow H. Greene Dristow F. H. Jackson N. & Fawcett Misa Mary Varr W. W. Eiverett HH Minsbayl Mit White Mia Lydle Marshall W. Ho Houke Mise Kate Gen Shatlenberger B. Waddell Helen B Glilman R. Smith Anna J. Bell J. B. Kinnear J. D. Im F. A. Swartwout Misa Jenar Barnes E.G. Mason Logan W. Vaunbn F.C Los Misz Rowmond K. Stickney Mita Amy Wari Dorothy Fox Shallenberger Bristow Albert R. Nichols Ernest M. Pease Charles Gallaudet Trumbull Greene Ralph P. Barnard W. 5. McFarland Min Kate JM Burwell Mre Julia T Hall R T Chattenden H Clair Hambly Fawcett W. W. Everatt Baker Kodar Miss Browne Browse Smith Whittington Rice Frank Stickney A. R. Nichole Mrs Aldridge Mlon Greeham Mise Barber Mira Caldwell Biss Hall Misa Millaed Mr Curtis Minx Diver Mra. Shallenberger Ye Ajilater Mer C.K Dean Mina Hallam Ritesea Shallenberger Mime Darothy Fox Ho H. Dunkum Mra. Hayes Mr. Sampson Mig Brashears Mr. Yule FB. Poulson Everett J. G. K Denmark Mies Halley Mus Detwaller Misa Eleaoce Barnes Mra Ho Armes Snapp F. W. Vaughe Mr. Gutenwer Col W. W. Browne HH. Kimball Mary Carr JH Robinson Mise Hurr Miss Waters Mise Helen Ollmen Charles Qliiman Mra Duryea Min Clara A. Crew Mise B. Tichenor Julian Dowell Hallie Chauncey Mra Barsh J. Teytor Anne L Taylor Mra. Wilbur M. T. Aldridge Mies Carr HT. Johnson Charles Stratton William Plaser Mise Clara ¥. Plazer WON Weston T Outwater Walter P. Plasley Strartwout Galle Reeves Florence R. Taylor J. G. McKey H. J. Coliier George M. Smith F. ‘A Swartwout Mims Grace Lives Misa Helen Greaton Misa H. Hughes Titton Mea L. D. Alles Prof. Carroll Thomas W. Marshall J. T. McClanahan Muddimas Anton Jephan James R. Ash Mins Gilman Laura Walker Clemoi W. EE. Mvens Anstey Heil F. Q. Bartlet Charles C. Lynch Man. Ware Charney Fisher Ray Flaber D. A. Caliiere Mira Buckingham Mrs Ellis Mr. Berd Mel Mee Motherheed Mra. Brockway Epooner Mies McKue Mra. Corbatt Barnes Mite Wis Mra. Wingfeld MokKaew Mra. Kyle Mrz. McLaughits Jeele T. Bpringer Katherine Stickey H. Green Clarance Brang George H. Judd W. C. Downey Prof Petse Sacha Mc George Mrs Howard

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Whole Body Revitalization

All run down text touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a great alterative and tonic. It claims it builds up the whole system and delivers remarkable cures. It invites readers to send for a book and lists Hood Co. of Lowell, Massachusetts as the source.

Hood Ne& 1 Hood Co Lowell Mass

Taxation District Resolution Sees United States Pay Share

At Northwest Aub urban Citizens' Association meeting in Tennallytown the president Charles C Lancaster led a resolution opposing the 1873 partnership between Washington DC and the United States. He urged repeal, arguing federal funding skews taxes while District taxpayers bear most costs. The measure, amended to require government payment proportional to benefits, passed unanimously and copies go to citizens' associations and the Commissioners.

Lancaster United States Lezger Auburban Citizens’ Association Masonic Hall Tennallytown Charles C. Lancaster District of Columbia Washington Congress Holman B. W. Holman A. E B. McLaughlin Auburbe McLaughlin Itstead W.B. Ireland Galen L. Tait

Argument in Spearin Case Heard in District Supreme Court

New Yorker George F. Spearin sues Admiral Endicott and the United States Treasurer over a $25,000 certified check tied to a bid for a dry dock. He claims an error in his bid and seeks the return of the funds. officials contend the check was forfeited. Justice Anderson reserved decision after counsel for both sides argued the matter.

New Yorker District Supreme Court Justice Anderson District Supremes Court George FE. Spearin New York Endicott Burea United States Spearin Navy Department Admiral Endicott Tustlee Anderson Cotton & White Spearing Adking

Grand jury probes American Tobacco Company affair

New York reports a secret federal grand jury inquiry into the American Tobacco Company and related firms. Henry W. Taft and Felix H. Levy lead the probe under Sherman antitrust law. Howard Hale refused to answer, signaling ongoing investigations by the Justice Department and separate Commerce and labor reviews, with broader interest from Congress.

New York Federal Grand Jury American Tobacco Company Ln Delag Henry W. Taft Secretary of War United States Felix H. Levy Taft Howard F. Hale McAndrews and Forbes Company Department of Justice Moody Kentucky and Tennessee Planters’ Association Felix Ewing Tennessee Beef Trust Trust Mondy The A. BE. Garner Springfield, Tenn Department South Henry Ww. Taft Attorney General Department of Commerse Planters’ Association Tobacco Company Commerce Bar Haseen Kehoe Kentucky Tobacco Trust Congress

Baroness Faints in Court During Grand Larceny Arraignment

The woman calling herself Baroness de Salmo, also known as Alice Nelson, was arraigned in Police Court on grand larceny charges involving clothing from Mrs. William A. Glazer. She pleaded not guilty, waived preliminary hearing, and was remanded on $1,000 bond. she fainted as she prepared to depart, was revived, and moved to a hospital ward for nervous collapse. The case proceeds as United States Attorney Head favors legal action.

Baroness de Salmo Beott Alice Nelson William A. Glazer Mister United States Head Miss Thornton House of Detention Campbell Carrington Bull Slater

Runaway Horses Kill One and Injure Another in City

A runaway horse attached to Benjamin Mimor’s survey frightened and ran through Fifth Street NW near D Street. It collided with M B Kingslow’s wagon horse at Fourteenth Street, killing Kingslow’s horse and injuring Minor’s horse, which may have to be destroyed. The damage included both vehicles and the deceased horse valued at 60 dollars.

Benjamin Mimor Thirteenth Street Columbian Building Fifth Street D Street Ar. Minor Surrey G Strait Fourteenth Street M. B. Kinglow M Street Mr. Kinslow Kinslow Minor

Accused Stranger Reported By Two Young Girls

Jennie Barstow nine and Sarah Murphy eleven accuse a clean shaven man of medium build about twenty two of attempting to assault them yesterday afternoon near Connecticut Avenue and Chapel Road northwest. The man enticed them to one side but fled after their screams. A workman alerted a policeman at Tennalitytown station who took the girls to Mr A G Barstow father of one victim. Barstow and neighbors searched but found no trace. A man matching the description was seen lingering near Chapel Road that afternoon. Sarah Murphy may be placed in the Children Country Home.

Agetopis Jennie Barstow Sarah Murphy Connecticut Avenue Chapel Road Tennallytown A G. Barstow Offutt Plate Grant Road Children Country Home

Service of a Summons in Newspaper Correspondent Case

Chief Justice Clabaugh weighed if serving a summons on Richard Oulahan head of the New York Sun bureau binds the Sun Publishing Co in the Oscar J. Ricketts suit. Attorneys debated agency authority and binding effect, with Ricketts arguing general agency and Worthington Heald & Freley contending the representative status was insufficient.

Clabaugh District Supreme Court Richard Iahan New York Sun New York Sun Publishing Company Oscar J. Ricketts Government Printing Office Lambert & Baker Ricketts Oulahan Worthington and Heald & Freley

Weather Conditions May 5 1905 Eastern and Central U.S.

The Weather Bureau reports high pressure in the northeast blocking eastward movement of systems. Scattered showers and thunderstorms occur across Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Arkansas and regions from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the South Atlantic. Snow or rain in Wyoming Colorado and northern Africa. Temperatures fall in the Upper Lake region Middle Atlantic States and western slopes of the Rockies with warmer trends in the Northwest. Forecasts call for rain in Kansas Nebraska the Minnesota Valley and scattered showers in the East Gulf and South Atlantic states. Winds shift to southerly along New England and Middle Atlantic coasts and along the South Atlantic and West Gulf coasts. Local figures list midnight to 10 p.m. readings, rainfall 0.08 inches, and sunshine.

Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Din Uurhanes Minnesota Ontario Texas New Mexico Nebraska Kenany Oklahoma Indiana Territory Arkansas Lower Lake Region Wyoming Colorado Arican Upper Lake Region Middle Atlantc Rocky Minnlesiopi Valley East Gulf South Atlantic Ohio Middle West Gulf Weat Gulf Lower Lakes European Genoa

Runaway Boys Held After Seeing the World Trip

Four Baltimore youths aged nine to seventeen were captured near Benning Station on the Pennsylvania Railroad while traveling as the Belong to Runaway Club. They were sent to the House of Detention except Miller, who remains in a station-house cell. Baltimore authorities will arrange return to their homes. Also noted are results from South Carolina prize debating and a correction about a misnamed defendant in a separate suit.

Baltimore George Tarwarona Robert Flasher Robert Buffington Charles Miller Nolice Ninth Precinct Benning Station Pennsylvania Railroad Miller Detenton Station House

Woman Inmate Annie Parker Dies After Poison Attempt

Maria Burns twenty two found unconscious in her WS D Street northwest room after despondent mood for days. Taken to Elmerency Hospital where Dr Martin reported poisoning. she died an hour after admission. Police and coroner to investigate circumstances tomorrow. An alias Annie Parker said to have come from Philadelphia.

D Street Maria Burns Elmerency Hospital Martin Polceman Catts First Precinct D Atreet House Annie Parker Eho Ta Philadelphia

Government Brief Filed in Ballmann Case Before Court

The Solicitor General filed the government brief at the Supreme Court regarding Cincinnati broker Ballmann whose contempt sentence stands for not answering grand jury questions. The brief argues for strong judicial authority to compel obedience to lawful procedures in criminal investigation and prosecution.

Hale Taft Je Lourt Lacombe Mr. Taft Ansfer Taft Ballmann Supreme Court Hoyt Supreme Court of the United States John W. Ballmann Cincinnati Ibin dilMcult R Ceechish

Col Harry Brogden Dead Chief Clerk of Navy Yard

Col Harry H. Brogden chief clerk of the navy yard died at Providence Hospital after a brief illness. A Confederate veteran known across Maryland and the South he suffered a sudden stroke and was taken to hospital where he did not recover. Funeral arrangements will be announced today.

Navy Yard Harry H. Brogden Providence Hospital Col. Brogden Maryland South Col Frogden Wes Halls

Cuba Mourns Gen Lee as Cuba Honors Death with Condolence Resolutions

A cable dispatch from Havana reports both the Senate and House adopted resolutions of condolence for Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, once consul general in Havana, praised as Cuba’s friend. The Cuba reels from the death amid commentary on intervention and republic status. Meanwhile in Greensboro, Fred Oxment confessed to arson in a liquor blockade case, naming accomplices and payments before jail.

Senate House of Representatives Washington Havana New York Cuba Fitzhugh Lee United States Gen. Lee House of

Autopsy Finds Cause of Death in Brooklyn Man

A coroner's inquest in New York determined Albert Percy Boyd formerly of Asheville died of uremia after being found unconscious in Brooklyn. Initially suspected foul play, Boyd's body will be sent to Asheville for burial.

New York Pnyslelan Albert Percy Boyd Asheville N. Y Boyd Williamsburg Brooklyn

Bristol Judge Grants Robert Pile Absolute Divorce

Judge Haynes of Bristol Chancery Court grants Robert Pile an absolute divorce from wife Mary Pile on grounds of desertion. Mary Pile and their children reside in Charlottesville Virginia, with the Bristol estate valued at about 50 000 dollars retained by Mrs Pile without contest.

Brisist Tenn Haynes Bristol Chancery Court Robert Pile Mary Pile Pile Charlottesville Bristol

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