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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1905

Page

2

Evidence of Bankers Approved by Lipscomb Testifies

Trial of Thomas M Helds profiles testimony from Capt. Andrew Parker treasurer of the Washington Loan and Trust Company and John C Eckler of the Second National Bank. Parker identified certificates of deposit and checks bearing Fields and Lipscomb signatures. Lipscomb approved them. Eckloff described a deposit by Fields and the claim of power to act. Lipscomb stood outside the counter. Multiple bank officials testified on accounts and documents linked to the embezzlement case.

Andrew Parker Washington Loan and Trust Company John C. Eckler Second National Bank Thomas M. Helds Washington Beneficial Endowment Association Andrew A. Lipscomb Capt Parker Mosars Fields and Lipscomb Thomas M Fields Lipscomb + & Fields Mr. Fields Capt. Parker Fields Lipscomb Mr. Lipscomb Capt Eckloff Eckleff Fielde Hemloff Mr Lipscomb Lipsomb Welds Tapscomb Eckloft Washington Loan and Trust West Hind National Bank Sacord National Bank McComas Hawken Florocom District Supreme Court Hawken Attonys D W Haker Philip Walker Shelds Busby-Smith Walter A. Pinchback Recorder of Deetia James H. Padgett F. Hdward Mitchell Messrs. Fielna Lipacomb Lloyd J Dill Eliott H. Thompson W. R Menger Thomas Pope Ballinger George D. Ashton West End National Bank Teller Varela

Does Not Like Reform School Colored Girl Recaptured

Bele Warren a seventeen year old colored girl escaped from the Girls Reform School yesterday afternoon but was recaptured in Harlem on her way to the city by Patrolman Hees of the Seventh precinct. She said she would try to escape again as she dislikes the place. Blanche Johnson a twenty year old colored woman of 37 Delaware avenue southwest was sent to Smallpox Hospital Monday afternoon. eleven patients are now quarantined there, the largest number in years. Everett death by own action on a Capital Traction car will be buried in this city. his sister in Greely Col notified and funeral arrangements placed with William Jenna.

Bele Warren Harlem Hees Seventh Precinct Reform Belico Blanche Johnson Delaware Avenue Smallpox Hospital John Johnson M Street Thomas M Bnverett Union Station Eng Boardman Greely Col Everett Inatreetlaws William Jenna France Amercan Republic Taft Addres Jean Kologrrof Russia Max Vor Liber Hungary Fish M. Goi M. Helouriradl Mr. Giea M. von Liker Bobuie Francis Mouate Theodore N. Hix M. Mental Ambt L. F. Loree Sunda Theodore Voorjee MY. Herrola T. Mimtjo Henry @. Davis G. A Antorson G. L. Potter M. Holemena Hugh McLachien D. W. Buchholz M. Welmonboueh D. B. Downie K. Allan Wairbania Tait M. Heurteau Beron Moncheur George Armytage Robert P. Porter A. Bindair West R. Morris C. B. Adams Fearn O. H. Cutler W. M. Camp H. von Behrenck Jos Ongood LT. Nicholls R. F. McKacue W. Denham Hallanting Brimeon L. Brotz W. & Beymer Bown EE Hayden J.F. Wallace Gurtis Milard B. M. Robinson C. D. Wickernham MY. Richards RV. Taylor B. le Stuart John F. Ramsey F.C. Rice M. J. Molloy T. Hibbs J. W. Remora M. Riebenask J. Douglas Judge Knapp Sydney Smith R. Lawton Hoo J. D. Geamane W. McNicolin W. J. Murray Willam M Grinnell H. N. Brown E. Dovis W. T. Brimnon L. A. Coolidge B. &. Hayden P. Clark R. 0. Bailey RH. Ashton B Cranfall T. J. Brereton G. ¥. Farker Touts Garthe Fe Bothell John M. Carson G. F. Bidwell Arthur W. Dunn T. H. Findale Charles Waller R. Hirkpatrick W. M. Simpson B. Dehuyler B. Otek H. P. Edwards L. J. Gervay H.W. Clark Coraeli J. H Gare RK. H Mtth H. Taylor T. He Tray JR Ie. Feirbanks C. Allington XM Quichaut Joel Lewis C. H. Platt B. Allen M de Loohr P. ¥. Luke Hodgwin 8. Walletman A. Watkinson M. Carcgron M. Aguiloches M Charpy BL. Davis M. Dea Combes M. Fontanelnes Jamea Fromr Mr. Franks M. Plobot J. G. Huelis Mr. Gay M. Betts M. Biynis M. Booll M. Bolx M. Boure M. Brita H. Bradley M. Coderick M David Cooper Mr. Harrison C9. Lingt Col. Gardiner M. Aliquan M. al M. Angulo CW. Apniered M. Aggolin M. Aumont M. Aulert M. Balteer Robert Barkar Waldo M. Bandal M. Bawrne Daniel Barthelot

Citizens appeal judge to close Kenilworth poolroom

A delegation led by Alien W. Mal Jery from Kenilworth met Judge George C. Merrick State's Attorney M. Hampton Magruder and Deputy Sheriff George S. Dove at Spasial 49 The Washington East Upper Marlboro May 9 They urged action to shut a poolroom alleged to be operating near the District Oine. The judge praised county officials for backing a crackdown on gambling and pledged aid to pursue those connected, including reconvening the grand jury if needed. The sheriff was urged to intensify investigations into the pagliacen business and not wait for citizens to act.

Spasial Washington East Upper Marlboro W. Mal Jery Kenilworth George C. Merrick M. Hampton Magruder George S. Dove Oine Merrick Tory Hampton Magruder Pagliacen

Gen Hale Sypher Dies After Long Legal Career in DC

Gen J Hale Sypher of this city died at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore yesterday from Bright's disease with heart complications. He planned interment at Arlington. two sons in the navy will be consulted. A retired congressman and famed orator, he practiced law in the District of Columbia and argued many election contest cases. He leaves two sons, two daughters, and a brother Josman A. Sypher of Philadelphia.

J. Hale Sypher Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Bright Navy Arlington Gen. Sypher New Hampshire Avenue Riggs House Washington Congress Jay Hale Sypher Perry County Alfred University New York State Mercer Mercer County Ohio Cleveland Cleveland Light Artillery Philip W. Va Sypher Louisiana Grant Colfax District of Columbia House of Representatives Arlington National Cemetery Engineer Corps United States Navy W.eensphet Gounrado Springs Colo New York City Josman A. Sypher Philadelphia Aga Homeopathic

Vice Presidents Inkstand Chosen for Gold and Glass Design

Vice President and Mrs. Fairbanks selected an inkstand designed in gold and cut glass, costing about 500. The piece, to adorn the Vice President's desk, will become Fairbanks’s property upon his retirement. Tiffany’s silver gold and glass design won favor and may sit on the desk when the Senate meets next October.

Mra. Fairbanks

Arson conspiracy charge against Auburn brewer

May Herman Bartels of Syracuse a prominent brewer was arraigned in Auburn New York court on a charge of attempted arson. He was released in 300 for examination as it is alleged he conspired to burn a small plant house. Bartels disappeared after the plot was uncovered and later surrendered in Chicago confessing involvement by himself and others. The Auburn plant carried heavy insurance.

Auburn N. Y Herman Bartels Syracuas Inez Sopigm‘ner John Dippard Bartels Chicago

Denial of Smuggling Explanation By Williams

Norfolk May 9. Former Consul General at Singapore C F Williams denies smuggling. He says five cases of goods left by stranded Africans in Singapore were loan security, not smuggled property. He claims the items were to be sent in bond to Rochester and held until duties were paid.

Singapore Seys C. F. Willams Norfolk Brutua America Worfolk Customa Rochester Automa Ofice Roady Secretary of the Treasury Collector of Customs the ‘Treasury

Customs Seizures Highlight Japanese Goods Undervaluation

Los Angeles officials announce long running seizures of Japanese goods at Port Angeles over undervaluation schemes. Inspectors uncovered invoices showing about half real value, boosting government duties collected and tightening coast port controls under Washington guidance.

Los Angeles Cal United States Port Angeles Yokohama Wero Treasury Offerale Pacific Department Washington Gastoma

Astor Home Robbed Two Men Confess to Aiding Theft

New York May 9 James Larkin arrested on telegraphic orders from Poughkeepsie chief of police. Two men named Charles Jackson and James Quinn in Poughkeepsie confess to Astor mansion robbery. Larkin purportedly confessed in court. valuables and a large sum reportedly taken from John Jacob Astor’s Rhinebeck estate. Separate reports note a fatal shooting at Grady Tennessee and early stages of a deep sea auto boat race from Algiers to Toulon.

New York James Larkin John Jacob Astor Rhinebeck Larkin Poughkenpale Poughkeepals Port Mahon Island Minorca Algiera Toulon

Railways Without Rails and a Toast to France

The address contrasts Inventive France and American rail progress, noting Denis Papin’s steam piston and the Rocket engine. It praises steam propulsion, French engineers, and the new autos as a flexible transport innovation, while listing a long table of attendees at a banquet including ambassadors and officials from multiple nations.

France George Stephenson Denia Papin Lauta XIV Denis Papin Blapkenson Seguin

Delegates Split Time Between Sessions And Sightseeing

Delegates at the International Railway Congress balanced paper sessions with excursions. Many attendees were absent or left early while a large portion toured Washington sights and the new terminal. George W. Boyd organized tours for May, including short and long itineraries to cities like Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Schenectady, Boston, New York, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago, Montreal, and Saratoga Albany, with the aim of showcasing U.S. railway systems and operations.

Papera International Railway Congress George W. Boyd Pennsylvania Railroad Company American Railway Washington United States Clude Vialte Altoona Pittsburg Cleveland Ohio Buffalo Niagara Falls Schenectady Boston Mays New York Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Montreal Canada Saratoga Albany N.Y Bootoh Congress Ble South Africa

Railway rate debate and union station inspection notes

Congress sections discuss railway pricing with emphasis on commercial principles and elasticity while avoiding arbitrary discrimination. Debates on worker regulations favor employer control under competent oversight. A Friday field trip to inspect the new Union Station site follows signage, with engineers guiding a late return to hotels.

P. Hi. Dudley New York Central and Hudson River Railroad J. WW. Fost Hubert Belgian State Railway Ministry Kearomnes Lachelle Sartiaix Ués aAutomobiley

Tours for Railway Men in International Congress

The Pennsylvania Railroad announces two delegate tours from Washington for the International Railway Congress. A short tour goes May 14 to May 23 visiting Pittsburg, Cleveland, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Schenectady, and Boston. A long tour visits Pittsburg, Albany, Cleveland, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago, Montreal, Saratoga, and New York. The New York stop ends the trip. The conference notes appreciation for complimentary long distance telephone service from AT&T.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Company International Railway Congress Washington New York Pittsburg Cleveland Buffalo Niagara Falls Schenectady Boston Albany Cincinnati Bt. Louis Chicago Montreal Saratoga American Telephone and Telegraph Company P. W. Miller Varigua

Appointment of John Abanathy as Deputy Marshal

In Lawton Oklahoma on May 9 President Roosevelt appointed John Abanathy United States Deputy Marshal for the territory. An Oklahoma cowboy famed as a wolf catcher Abanathy reportedly captures wolves alive and impressed the President with prowess during hunting in the Indian Territory reserve. The appointment is viewed as a personal reward for valor with a good salary in these parts.

John Abanathy United States Washington Lawton Okla Roosevelt Abanathy Abanethy Indian Pagtura Reserve Banda

Train Strikes Auto In Iselin Narrowly Saving NY Guard Chief

Willard C. Fisk major of the Seventh Regiment New York National Guard and his wife and son Clinton 3 Flak plus George E. Blakeslee of Jersey City escaped injury when a fast freight engine collided with their automobile on a Pennsylvania Railroad line near Iselin Metuchen. Mrs Fisk suffered a broken left arm and left leg, Blakeslee endured injuries to arms, body and legs, while Maj Fisk and his son were unharmed. Mrs Fisk was taken to Jersey City for treatment.

New York Willard C. Fisk New York National Guard Clinton Flak George E. Blakegles Jersey City Pennsylvania Railroad St Iselin Metughen Pailadelphia

Two Men Hanged for Murder in Bellefonte

Bellefonte, Pa saw the execution of May Bdra Green and Wiltam Dilon for the murder of Jerry Condo, a turnkey at Center County jail. About 1,000 persons witnessed the hanging after the trap was sprung at 10:54 and the prisoners were pronounced dead eleven minutes later.

Weather Forecast Warns of Storm Across Central Plains

A weather bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture reports a developing storm crossing the Rockies with rain and thunder from the Missouri Valley to the Dakotas. Very low temperatures prevail in Upper Mississippi and Great Lakes valleys. Rain expected in the Lake region and Ohio Valley, with possible snow over Lake Superior. Special storm warnings posted for Lakes Superior, Michigan, Iria, and Pepin. Temperatures listed for multiple cities and a Lisbon treaty note closes the item.

U. A Dept. of Agriculture Washington Rocky Mountains Missouri Valley Rocky Mountaing Dakotea Montana Misojoalppi Atfc Aquel Lake Lake Region Lake Superior Ohio Valley Middle South Atlantic New England Lakes Superior Michigan Iria Pepin Asheville Atlanta Atlantia Chy Boston Massayoo I Bufalo

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