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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1905

Page

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Roosevelt Bears and Pack Train Visit Glenwood Springs

President Roosevelt rode thirty miles from West Divide Creek to Glenwood Springs Colorado, visited hot baths and gave a public address, while a pack train of twenty horses and thirty dogs followed. A hunting trip yielded ten bears and four lynx. Dr Lambert treated a hunter with a compound leg fracture, and Roosevelt praised Colorado irrigation and staged a brief farewell before returning to Washington via a multi-state rail schedule.

Glenwood Springs Colo Roosevelt Loeb Colorado Washington Weat Divide Creek Alexander Lambert New York P B Stewart Colorado Springs Elmer Chapman Horces Alden John Goff Jake Borah Hunter Brick Wella Partlyere Rhk McAlester de Lambert Dr. Lambert Stewart F. H. Lyi Glenwood Hot Springs B. Devereaux Johnny Goff Jos

Rewards Offered for Homer Mob in Craighead Killing

Governor Blanchard announced a reward package totaling 1500 to capture and convict mob members who stormed Homer Parish Jail on April 26 and killed Dick Craighead while he awaited trial for the murder of Mrs. McKee and child. The scheme offers 1500 for identifying the entire mob, 1000 for convicting any five or more, or 600 for a single mob participant. rewards valid for one year. He urged citizens to support law and order and to aid authorities in bringing those involved to justice.

Baton Rouge Blanchard Jall Homer Dick Craighead McKee Child Claiborne Pariah Craighead Louisiana Par Inn Baer A. Ra

Tornado Wrecks Building In McAlester Oklahoma

Severe wind storm causes building destruction at Owl in May with a teacher and fifteen children inside. John Vincent, the teacher, and two children die from injuries. half the crew sustains serious injuries including broken limbs and internal damage. Exhibition notes mention Azle Light electric car lighting display and rail rate details to Kansas City, with dates and stopovers.

McAlester Owl John Vincent Ast Axte

Russian Destroyers Raid Japanese Waters Reported

Russian torpedo boat destroyers appeared off southwestern Hokkaido near Vladivostok and attacked sailing vessels, leaving one aflame as fog hid further details. The incident sparked speculation that cruisers Rosgol Gromophol and Bogatyr may raid along the Japanese coast while plans for a possible fleet junction with Nebogatoff and Rozhestvensky boost hopes for a decisive sea battle.

Washington Post Tokyo May Japan Veegel Hokkaido Vladivostok Yozo Sungari Tangaru Nippon Japan Sea Cruleera Rosgol Gromophol Bogatyr Rosestvensky Associated Press Hongkong Tsingtau Ehaniong Ene Caine Admiralty Togo Rajestvensky Nebogator

Automobile Kills Brooklyn Boy Near Park Entrance

Twelve year old William Pardonner, son of William Pardonner of Brooklyn and president of American Best Sugar, was struck by a car near the Dyker Heights Park entrance. The vehicle owned by Frank Slocum and driven by Andrew del Gromei fled to the Pardonner home, where the boy died. Del Gromei is under arrest. The boy’s identity was confirmed by a book he carried.

William Pardonner Brooklyn Park Entrance New York American Best Sugar Company Jby &N Dyker Heights Park Brodidge Hensonhurst Frank Slocum Pardonnera Andrew del Gromei Slocum del Gromer Automobile Tax Doctor Hfe

Will of Miss Ellen McKee Places Globe D emocrat Stock in Trust

The will of Miss Ellen J McKee who died May 1 in Asheville N G grants control of the Globe Printing Company stock to the executor in trust for twenty years with profits shared among fifty three relatives. After twenty years the stock may be sold. The Bethel homestead goes to a niece, endowments to schools and charities are named. Will dated March 2.

St. Louis Wilen J. McKee Asheville N. G Willlem MccKee St. Louis Globe- Democrat McKee Bethel Sullivan County Lisais W. Walker Mixa MceKee

Statue of Winthrop Honored in Connecticut Memory

In New London on May 6 a statue unveiling honored John Winthrop the Younger the colony initial governor. Gen Roberts and staff attended with state officers, military units, sailors, and coast artillery from the local forts in a ceremony marking the Bath anniversary.

Connecticut New London Conn John ‘Winthrop Connecti Herolc Bath Winthrop Roberts United States New London Artilery District

Freight Hits Trolley Car At Philadelphia Crossing

An unknown woman was killed and three men injured at American Street and Susquehanna Avenue in Philadelphia. A Philadelphia and Reading Railway freight crash into a summer trolley car filled with passengers. The trolley had stopped to let north bound freight pass and began crossing when struck. Most passengers escaped by jumping to safety.

Philadelphia American Street Susquehanna Avenue Philadelphia and Reading Railway

Attempt to Burn Incendiary Try At Fortsmouth Church

An incendiary attempt to burn the Christian Church at High end Eminghamstreste in Fortsmouth was thwarted by five men who arrived early and prevented major damage. Fire scene recovered oil-soaked material beneath the floor, including sawdust and feather pillows, all soaked in oil and set to ignite. Rev. J. W. Harrell, pastor, says he has no enemies and the church has none. a strict investigation is underway.

Washington Post Norfolk Christian Church Eminghamstreste Fortsmouth J. W. Harrell

Peonage Charged Postmaster in Georgia

Valdosta Ga May 6 Willan Quinn a Whigham post master was held at a commitment hearing before Commissioner Powell on peonage violations. Bond set at 1.00 he posted. Alleged that Quinn confined a runaway Negro youth in his corn crib at night after the boy took goods from an old woman and promised to work four years. Assistant District Attorney Akerman prosecuted the case.

Georgia Valdosta Willan Quinn Whigham Powell Day Quinn Sal Akerman

Willey Freed as Divorce Granted to Catherine Willey

Cameron I Willey Chicago lumber merchant and club member is divorced by statutory grounds after he defaults. Judge Bishop grants alimony of 100 a month, counsel fees of 1000, and an equal division of personal property at 3969 Michigan Avenue. The decree binds the estate for alimony regardless of future marriage.

Chicago Cameron I. Willey Catherine EF. Willey Bishop Willey Michigan Avenue

Death rumors swirl over Stengel and Sembrich link

Reported death of Wilhelm Stengel, husband of famed soprano Marcella Sembrich, disputed with Emil Stengel named instead. Berlin papers and Hamburg America liner Deutschland vessel ties noted as inquiries extend from Dresden. Also brief item on actor Charles Arnold dying in London while singing.

Marcella Sembrich Boriin Wilhelm Stengel Elnger Emil Stengel Prof Stengel Berlin Ling Ateamer Deutschland New York Hemburg Dresden Saxony Mme. Sembriche

Widow of Chicago Broker Commits Suicide After Letters

New York police probe widow Mrs J W Gray who killed herself in Imperial Hotel leaving letters accusing broker Charles Stoneham of cruelty A Jersey City broker Stoneham denies knowing her and says the name is unfamiliar to him The incident follows family tragedy including a drowned son and lingering gossip in Jersey City

New York Turo J. W. Gry Chicago Imperial Hotel Charles H. Stoneham Broadway Jersey City Mr. Stoneham New Orleans Charles

President's Hunt at an End and War News Abroad

A compact issue listing major items including a raid by the Russian fleet, revolutionary plots in South America, and official visits to capitals. It highlights domestic labor and strike notes, crime indictments, maritime news, and political developments across the United States and abroad.

New York Brazil Capitol Cathote University Chicago Standard Ben Pat Crowe Omaha Kaiser Virginia Maryland Croizer Poolroom Trust Company San Paul Jones Manila Admiral Ochley Wall Street Mortons Alexandria Richmond Sociery Charlotte Smith Washington Real Estate Pilla of Our Fathers Washington Theaters Maine Idiot Colony Washington 2Gen Joubert The Flowers Wilder China Fire Guardian Washington Gladden Standard OU Drees Knights of Columbus Dr. Gladden John A. Howland Robert Bichens Helen Odfield Roy P. O'Connor E. B. Warman Sethe Adee Bel Balzack

All churches urged to follow Georgia lead on sacred music

Special from Savannah says Pope John XXIII or Pope Pius in Vatican letter praises Bishop Kelley for enforcing church music directions in Georgia and urges all US dioceses to follow the example to avoid a general demand for strict compliance. The letter dated April 24 commends clergy and faithful for prompt observance amid resistance.

Pope Georgia Washington Post Savannah United States Kelley Rome Holy Father Vatican

Money for missions work and rail specials from Nashville

The Board of Missions of Mt E Church South in Nashville after adjournment apportioned foreign missions $255,008 plus home conference allocations across Alabama Baltimore Florida Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina North Georgia South Carolina South Georgia Virginia Western North Carolina West Virginia. Additional funds included $4,000 to the superannuated preachers and $1,000 to Vanderbilt University rebuilding. Also advertised are low rail fares to Fort Worth Texas for meetings and tours with dates in May.

M | E. Church South Nashville Tenn Board of Minasions Mt. E. Church South Alabama Baltimore Florida Louisiana Memphis Mississippi North Carolina North Georgia South Carolina South Georgia Virginia Western West Virginia Vanderbilt University

Plotting Revolt in Spain: Ex-Officer Arrested

An ex-revolutionary Spanish captain who led the Badajoz rising of 1833 is accused of plotting again. He claimed the title Minister Plenipotentiary to Spain for the state of Ennant and was allegedly paid through an English bank. Brazilian officials alerted Madrid, leading to his arrest.

Madrid Garrion de Herrera Brasil Gener de Herrera Kunani London Documenta Amittee French Guiana Kuwani England France Spain de Herrera Badajos Sdvpy Exnani Ennant

Washington letter found claims Washington refused loan

A faded Mount Vernon autographed letter dated March 17 Mounted and addressed to Mr McWashington near Leeds in King George County surfaces in Sherman Texas. The writer says he would gladly lend two hundred pounds but declines to be touched for that amount in reply to a request for a loan.

Sherman Tex George Washington L. L. Aston Kews Mount Vernon McWashington Leeds King George County

Nelson's Narrow Escape At Brighton Beach Auto Crash

Joe Nelson, racing to break Barney Oldfield's one mile record at Brighton Beach, crashed his cigar shaped Lightning Bug into a fence at high speed. The vehicle passed under the top rail, Nelson narrowly avoided serious injury, and the car was damaged but he was unharmed.

New York May Brighton Beach Barney Oldfield Joe Nelson Nelson

Chicago Lighting Bill Opens City Power to Set Rates

The Chicago city council gains authority to fix gas prices and to sell surplus electric power to private consumers under a double header bill. The measure passed both state houses without dissent and awaits the governor’s signature.

Whlaington Post Springfield Gav Deneen Chicago House Senate

aRM CRUSHED BY CARS

Edward Gewzon, 33, found beside Pennsylvania Railroad tracks near Sixth and etrees southeast at midnight with an arm mangled and a cut over the left eye. Taken to Providence Hospital where amputation of the arm may be needed. He was a carpenter living at 219 Bronze Newton City and stated he was en route to Washington when he fell between freight train cars.

Sawart Dawnen Edward Gewzon Pennsylvania Railroad Sixth

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