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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1905
Page
2
Nan Patterson arrived in Philadelphia and signed with Hurtig and Seaman for Harlem Music Hall, earning $2,000 weekly to lead all girls. She balked at a hansom cab, crying she would never ride in one again, citing fear from past rides with Caesar Young.
Catholic clergy of Washington gathered to honor Rev James Davenport Sterling who died in Norfolk. The service at St Matthew’s included a high requiem mass, a eulogy by Rev Gibbon Smyth, and a procession to Gawler’s for burial. Interment is set for Mount Olivet Cemetery with prominent priests in attendance.
A groom faced a postponed ceremony after arriving at 1990 G street northwest with the wedding license missing. The search led to his home at 1108 street northwest and to Sixth precinct stationhouse as officials tried to locate the document before the plans could continue.
Between 600 and 3 Master masons from the District of Columbia and their ladies attended a reception last night as Naval Lodge No. 4, A. A. M. celebrated its centennial. Guests were welcomed by the reception committee led by Past Master R. N. Harper. The program featured an orchestra, vocal solos, piano selections, and refreshments from 9 to 2 in the music hall. The event ends with a social reunion of members tomorrow evening behind closed doors with reminiscences and a musical program.
Arthur J. Warner alias faces forfeiture of a $1,000 bond after failing to appear before U S Commissioner Anson B. Taylor in a mail fraud case. The scheme advertised fictitious stocks and bonds promising 100 percent annual returns, with Warner operating as Arthur J. Warner & Co. brokers on Seventh Street. He claimed to be married with a wife named King in Washington.
Louise Fenemore linked to a grand larceny charge after police photographed her at headquarters and logged measurements. Peter Desmond alleges losing seven dollars in a cab ride with her, while investigators also arrest William Currey for suspicion and cab violations tied to the incident.
Col G W Clark of Cincinnati a Civil War veteran well known in army circles here died at his apartment on 19 Street North West yesterday morning from heart disease. He complained of breathlessness before death. Dr C C Marbury arrived too late. Relatives in Ohio inquire, burial likely Arlington.
Mandamus proceedings were heard yesterday before Justice Barnard in the District Supreme Court. The Burns faction of the Knights of Labor seeks to compel Postmaster Merritt to deliver to the relators mail addressed to the Knights of Labor. The court took the matter under advisement after arguments by counsel.
An advertisement urges readers to avoid weak or stagnant kidneys and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for systemic weakness, claiming quick relief and renewed vitality nationwide.
Justice Gould of the District Supreme Court issued orders in condemnation cases for land needed for the Anacostia Bridge approaches. The orders require interested parties to attend court by June 2 to ratify commissioners’ awards and to appear for alley matters in blocks 6 Inaidegide, 41 North Grounds, and 42 University Park at May 10.
Millworkers Local 103 and the Lumber Exchange clash over wage scales and union label rules prompting a three hour talk and a walkout. Eleven mills halt operations with about 400 workers idle as plans for a citywide building trades tie-up emerge, while President Galliher warns of broader action if demands are not met.
The semi annual meeting of the American University trustees met at the university offices with Dr David H Carroll presiding. A $10 000 gift from an unnamed friend in Clinde was reported and another promise of 315 00 in a few weeks. An Indiana donor gave 100 acres valued at 30000 to 36000. The contract for the McKinley Memorial College of Governmentment superstructure was awarded for 187 000 to Richardson Burgestrot. Marble from Columbian Quarries near Rutland Wisconsin will be used. The building committee includes Bishop C C Mc Cabe and others. Work to begin soon and finish within about a year. Two new trustees elected were Dr J G Bickerton of Philadelphia and Dr Franklin B Hamilton of Boston. Afternoon site inspections followed.
The funeral for Wallace H. Hills longtime Treasury chief clerk was held at Rock Creek Cemetery after his death in New Mexico on government business. Attended by government officials and Treasury staff the service featured a Masonic tribute and music by a quartet with numerous floral tributes from across the country. Hills a Waterloo New York native began at seventeen and served as committee chair at the last inauguration. He leaves widow Elisabeth Hills and daughter Katharine.
A large bloodhound, feared mad, roamed Brookland yesterday biting eight year old Ward Hatfield of 1238 Lawrence street and nine year old Fritschel Burley of 1805 Lawrence street before being shot by Policeman Bradley of the Seventh precinct. Wounds were cauterized. Owner unknown.
Rudolph Bleifus a prominent Saengerbund member and former businessman dies at 71 at his home 10 Fourth Street Northeast after lingering illness. Funeral is tomorrow at St Josephs Church with mass by Rev Father Genmidt preceded by a prayer service at his residence. Pallbearers listed. he is survived by his widow a brother V Bielfus of Wheeling WV and sister Mrs Hatsfeld of the city.
Willis Burge, colored, went on trial in Criminal Court No. 1 charged with murdering his wife Daisy Burge on January 27. Jury selection occupied most of yesterday, with jurors sworn today to hear the case. the government alleges he also wounded his mother-in-law and sustained a bullet wound during the incident. Prosecutors are Charles H. Harpente, Thomas & Taylor, and Thomas L. Sones.
Mrs Mary Beach elected Regent of Continental Chapter D A R at annual meeting held May 15 at the Ebbitt House presided by Mrs George A Hacon. Officers elected include vice regent Mrs Bennett A Alles and treasurer Mrs Sylvester R Burch. Ex Regent Mrs George A Bacon to move to Boston. list of attendees includes many club members and officers.
William Bimems Simms, nineteen, a former porter at Nathan Horn’s F street tailoring shop, was arrested by Det Parham and Det O'Brien on petty larceny charges after four suits disappeared and more unfinished garments were believed stolen. He was jailed at the Sixth precinct station.
Weather Bureau bulletin reports unsettled conditions across the Middle Mississippi and Ohio valleys. A trough of low pressure over the Canadian slope brings showers and thunderstorms, with warmer conditions in the Rocky Mountain region and cooler trends east of the Mississippi. Northeast to east winds along the New England coast shift to southwest along the South Atlantic and Gulf coasts, with variable temps and notable rainfall in several states. Local station records show midnight to evening readings, sunshine percent, and high and low tides for the day.
Warnock Downy, sixteen, fined four dollars and placed under care of the Board of Children's Guardians in Polke Court after colliding with a buggy driven by Dr. I. McLain on Massachusetts Avenue. The youth, speeding and fleeing the scene, was later caught by Officer McQuad after overturning the buggy and throwing Arthur Gardner to the ground. Also notes Clarence Mantbrook, a sixteen-year-old who ran away from Tennaltytown, found in Washington Pa with plans for his return home.
Mimmack reports robbery at his law offices located at 1410 G Street. Police say $240 in five and ten dollar bills and several checks and papers were taken after the safe was opened and drawers forced. Detective Horne was assigned to the case as the investigation begins.
District Attorney Morgan H Borch orders immediate preparation of the government case against Attorney Andrew Lipscomb and co defendant Thomas M Fields for alleged embezzlement of funds from the defunct Washington Beneficial Endowment Association. Lipscomb’s cane will follow the Crawford-Machen-Lorena conspiracy hearings set for next Monday. In other news, Paul Malley, a ten year old boy, was charged with assault at the Flying Horses near the circus grounds after a pistol shot during a confrontation with Charles Woody, a special policeman. The court sent him to Reform School and cautioned police to avoid excessive force in future incidents.
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