Bowen Files Answer Reports Official Duty in Loomis Charges
Former American minister to Venezuela Herbert W Bowen fled with Secretary Taft’s reply to a request for a full statement of his Caracas charges against Assistant Secretary of State Francis B Loomis. Bowen says he reported concerns as a duty since rumors circulated and diplomats conveyed them officially. Secretary Taft kept Bowen’s papers on file and any further inquiry may come from other sources. Dolge returns to Washington and may testify after attacking Bowen in an interview.
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Herbert W Bowen
Venezuela
Taft Hia
Taft
Bowen
State Department
Francis B Loomis
Caracas
Iso
Loomis
Ollril
Taft McEnnen
Sla
Vir
Bown
Senor Pastor Y Mora
New York
Bermudez
Roosevelt
Senor Pastor
Rudolph Dolge
United States
Washington
Dolge
Lkely
Ex-' Plata
Stabbed Rival Ends Life of Young Chicago Woman
Miss Alma Callahan twenty two was fatally stabbed on a Chicago street by rival Edith Smith who demanded she stop seeing a common acquaintance. Callahan refused and was wounded in the side. Smith was arrested. The report also lists multiple death notices and funeral details for several local residents.
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Chicago
J William Nlee Funeral Director and Embalmer
J William Nlee Funeral Director and Embalmer advertises services at Livery 18, with Commodioity Chapel and Model Crematorium. Modest prices announced, telephone contact 1255 provided.
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J. William Nlee
Pennsylvania
Monument to Gen Forrest unveiled in Memphis park
In Memphis on May 16 a large crowd gathered as the equestrian bronze statue of Lieut. Gen Nathan De Forrest was unveiled in his namesake park. Sculptor Niehaus created the statue cast in Paris. Little Miss Bradly, a great granddaughter of Forrest, pulled the cord to reveal the monument amid a parade featuring Capt William M Forrest and Col D Chefry among other reunion escorts.
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Memphis
Nathan de Forrest
Niehaus
Miss Bradly
William M. Forrest
Gen. Forrest
Forrest
Col. D. Chefry
Nashville
Gainesville
Ala
George W
Russian Governor Shot in Ufa Garden Attack
Special dispatch reports Gen. Sokotovsky governor general of Ufa shot and gravely wounded in a public garden by an unknown assailant. Recovery not expected. This marks a second high profile crime in Ufa within two years following the 1903 Bogdanovitch murder. A separate report from Riga notes a midnight bomb attack on a police patrol wounding a police commissioner and killing a policeman, with pursuing assailants shooting a pursuing officer.
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Washington Post
St. Petersburg
Sokolovsky
Ufa
Sokotovsky
Bogdanovitch
Riga
European
Russia
Russians Active in Northern Korea as War Moves East
A Telegraph despatch from Tokyo says Russian forces push toward Kilju in northern Korea. Vladivostok torpedo boats patrol off the coast while Possiet Bay troops are reinforced amid Japanese advance. The Telegraph ties the report to Gen Hasegawa’s army landing at Gensan recently.
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London
Tokyo
Korea
Kilju
Vladivostok
Possiet Bay
Gen ‘Hasegawa
Gensan
Weble
Dr Hollander Returns Declines to Speak Before Report
Dr J H Hollander of Baltimore who was sent by President Roosevelt to study the finances of the Dominican government arrived in Baltimore from Key West aboard the USS Yankee. He refused to comment on findings but will travel to Washington to report directly to the President.
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Baltimore
J. H. Hollander
Santo Domingo
Roosevelt
Bante Domingan
Key West
Fla
Yankee
Hollander
Washington
Licensed to Marry in Multiple City Pairs
A list of anticipated marriages includes Edward Coates with Julie Owens and several other couples from Richmond Virginia Fort Dodge Iowa Baltimore Maryland New York City Prince George County Maryland and Prince George County Maryland in connection with various engagements.
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Edward Coates
Julie Owens
Willam M Blokers, Jr
Marle B. Everblut
Richmond, Va
Prank H Havenner
Baltimore
Fannie B. Jackson
Orrie W Fowler
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Terrans Denia
New York City
Walter Harper
Daisy Cook
Wiltam Fornsy
Margaret C Green
Prince George County
Iueao H. Lucas
Lucy Tascoe Henry Payor
Roselta Grayson
Henry V Boyle
Baltimore, Md
Eva Burnell Carter
Guibert Wilson
Lattle Kander
Prines
George County
Health Office Records Deaths and Hospital Notes
List of deceased individuals with ages and hospital affiliations including Norman Qethell Daisy Carter Eugenie Cooper Edward Daweet Charles I Ford James L. Graham Ellen Leonard George T Lewis Mery J. E. Miller Paul 8 Mls Florence Nicholas Le Roy L. Overton Rebecca Sampson Theofore K Rcott Albert Ware Catherine Washington Walte and others with ages from infancy to 82 years and street addresses in Washington area hospitals and public facilities. The entries include children and adults with varied locations such as Children's Hospital Freedmen's Hospital Providence Hospital and Washington Asylum Hospital.
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Norman Qethell
Children’s Hospital
George W. Bradt
Wheaton
Daisy Carter
Eugenie Cooper
Freedmen's Hospital
Edward Daweet
Providence Hospital
Charles I Ford
Hope Avenue
James L. Graham
Ellen Leonard
George T Lewis
Mery J. E. Miller
Paul
Mls
East Capitol
Florence
Walte
Dedicatory Address Praises Nathan Bedford Forrest in Memphis
Gordon delivers a dedicatory address honoring Nathan Bedford Forrest, extolling his martial genius and leadership. The ceremony lauds Forrest as America’s greatest and most original commander, claiming he never lost a battle and praising his personal prowess and strategic mastery. Mayor J. J. Williams accepts the statue for Memphis.
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Gordon
Tennessee
America
Nathan Bedford de Forrest
Caenar
Hla
J. J. Williams
Memphis
Crna
Deny Landing at Haichou Aims To Mislead World
Tokyo reports spark excitement over claims Germany occupied Haichou and Kiangsu in Shantung. Berlin denies the charge as false, blaming sensational reports to shape world opinion. Tokyo and London dispatches question motives, noting German activity limited to treaty duties and shipping surveys.
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Washington Post
Tokyo
Germany
Haichou
Kiangsu
Shantung
Arco Valley
Associated Freie Berlin
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Hakchou
Shantung Peninsula
Russia
Manchuria
China
Washington
London
Talngtau
Daily Telegraph
Hak Chou
Diederichen & Jebsen
Hakhou
Warning to Japan on war extension from Kokumin
Tokyo May 1 The Kokumin warns Japan against extending hostilities to involve other nations. It says Japan seeks only a lasting honorable peace in the Far East. If war broadens, Japan would face a costly international conference impeding its aspirations amid press and party agitation urging action against France.
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Washington
Tokyo
Kokumin
France
Japan
Negotiating with Japan Warships Sale Reported
May 16 Paris and Washington reports claim Rusela failed to complete negotiations for the Argentine warships sale. An intermediary arrived in Paris to negotiate sale to Japan while Panama and Japan draft a commerce treaty between Takahira and Obaldia awaiting Amador's approval with minor changes.
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Vessela
St. Petersburg
Ruseky- Slovo
Rusela
Paris
Japan
Panama
Washington
Takahira
Obaldia
Amador
Argentina
Appointed to Naval Academy
Alger Herman Dresel, son of the Inteli Lieut H G Dresel, has been appointed as principal to fill a vacancy at the United States Naval Academy at Athropolis.
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Naval Academy
Alger Herman Dresel
H. G. Dresel
United States Naval Academy
Athropolis
Equitable Peace Talks Hint Cromwell as Mediator
Reports from New York on May 16 say both Alexander and Hyde factions in the Equitable controversy may seek peace. Cromwell rumored to act as pacifier for the society, nominally counsel but chiefly to harmonize. Hunter says no crimes charged yet. discussions focus on possible removals under insurance law. Weary factions refuse to discuss details as Frick committee shifts meeting place and investigations continue.
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Washington Port
New York
Wall Street
Alexander
Hyde
William Nelson Cromwell
Cromwell
Iquitable Society
Frick
Deaths of Kirke La Shelle and Others in May Day Notices
Bellport Long Island May 16 Kirke La Shelle theatrical manager died at home from diabetes after recent illness. Funeral private Thursday at noon from family residence. Born Illinois 186? He started as a newspaper man in Chicago and moved to theater in 1891. Wrote several plays including The Ameer and Princess Chic and contributed to The Virginian. At time of death The Heir to the Hoorah ran at Hudson Theater New York. Philadelphia May 16 Thomas Brigham Bishop author composer of songs died at home 807 North Sixty third Street. Born Wayne Maine June 30 1835. Began music study at 16 in Providence. Wrote Johnny Fill Up the Bowl later known as When Johnny Comes Marching Home. Other popular songs listed. Amsterdam May 16 Captain William H Stebbins Second Florida Cavalry Loyal Southern Volunteers former Amsterdam resident died at age 75.
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Archer
Tla Pom
Sixth Street
Ellen Vo Archer
Andrew Archer
St Dominic'a
Bleifus
Rudolph
Catherinee Bletus
Fourth Street
St Joseph's Church
Sco
St Mary
Miller
Acmoaths
Woodles
Wille
Mille
St Matthew's Church
South Carver
Mira
Boston
Plymouth County
David R
Emma E Smith
Bellport
L_ 1
Kirke la Shelle
la Shelle
Mr. la Shelle
Illinois
Chicago News, Mail, Times, and Fest
Arizona
Hudson Theater
New York
John Brown
Shoo Fry
Thomas Brigham Bishop
North Sixty-third Street
Wayne
Providence
Fils
Johnny
Mr. Bishop
Kitty Wells
Amsterdam
Wiliam H. Stebbins
Second Florida Cavalry
Primary election law challenged in Maryland circuit court
Thomas Dawson and Alexander Kil gour for Willis B. Burdette file a bill in Rockville circuit court seeking to enjoin Samuel Riggs Elisha Cutchison and Henry M. Lindig, board of supervisors of elections, from enforcing the recent primary law. The suit argues the act opens doors to fraud and political corruption and was not enacted according to the Constitution. A second raffles story titled A Costume Piece appears in next Sunday's Post.
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Apeotal
Eashington
Rockville
Thomas Dawson
Alexander Kilgour
Willis B. Burdette
Republican County Committee
Samuel Riggs
Elisha Cutchison
Henry M. Lindig
Board of Supervisors of Elections
Public Utilities and Cotton Market Talks at Session
The article reports on a 1905 meeting discussing public utility regulation, anti socialism views, and a plan for stable cotton pricing. It notes secretary Cush ing’s report, opposition to federal ownership, and proposals for charter conditions and warehouse certificates to stabilize cotton prices. The program included talks by D A Tompkins and Daniel Davenport and mention of future venues and ship movements.
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Ludwig Nissen
New York
D. A. Tompkins
Charlotte
N. CG
Tompkis
Moses
Joseph
Tompkins
Daniel Davenport
Bridgeport
Conn
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Capital City Club
Samuel Spencer
The
Southern Railway
Eugene Foss
Massachusetts
San Francisco
Association
Vigorous Leen Speakership Race Affects Virginia House
Col Robert B Lee Jr of Fairfax announced candidacy for speaker of the next Virginia House of Delegates. He is a second-term member on judiciary and privileges and elections and is known as a strong lawyer and forceful speaker. Cardwell of Hanover remains his chief opponent. several others mentioned. In Petersburg the Democratic primary produced Ramey for city treasurer over Slaughter and Evans reelected as city sergeant, with total ballots 1,443.
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Washington Post
Richmond
Robert B. Lee, Jr
Fairfax
House of Delegates
Col. Lee
House
Judiciary
Ravensworth
Fairfax County
Lees
Washington
Rooney) Lee
Guv Montague
Samuel L. Kelley
Col Lee
W. D. Cardwell
Hanover
Petersburg
Mzh
C. A Slaughter
W E. Ramey
Slaughter
John B. Evans
City Sargeant
Caton Withdraws from Virginia Lieutenant Governor Contest
James K. Caton of Alexandria City and County withdraws from the Democratic race for lieutenant governor, clearing the field for J Taylor Ellyson and James Allston Cabell of Richmond. He cites a majority desire to honor Ellyson’s long service and pledges kept, with possible return to the legislature.
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Alexandrian
Ellyson
Ashington
King Street
Algcandria
Wasa
James K Caton
Alexandria City
J. Taylor Ellyson
James Allston Cabell
Richmond
Caton
Taylor Ellyson
Amu
Times- Dispatch
Democratic Party
Ite
Tiyson
Efiyson
Huyson
Virginia
Hiryoon
Tela
Democrata
Mann and Martin Address Gathered Courtroom Backers
Judge William Hodges Mann and Senator Thomas Martin spoke to a large audience in Staunton Virginia, at 8 o clock, defending the Martin bill and stressing party loyalty. Mann emphasized his Democratic ticket and pledged to carry the party to victory in the primary.
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Staunton
William Hodges Mann
Thomas
Martin
Circuit Court Room
Judge Mann
Senator Martin Seeks Civil Tone in Campaign Speech
The senator urged a courteous campaign avoiding epithets against the opponent and defended his stance on the Call resolution from the Fifty-fourth Congress. He refuted the governor’s misstatement as an error and commented on the railroad freight rate bill, predicting its enactment early in the next session.
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Seniator Martin
Legislator Geyman Sent to Jail for Injunction Violation
Helena May 1 Charles Geyman a Silver Bow legislator was found guilty of violating an injunction and sentenced by Judge Hunt in federal court to forty days in jail. The Spostor and Montana Company of Butte claimed a company he led invaded its ground and extracted ores leading to the injunction that was allegedly ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Charles Geyman
Silver Bow Courty
Hunt
Spostor and Montana Company
Butte
Geyman
Yian
Prosperous Days Savings Ad Encourages Deposits
An advertisement urges readers to save income with a two-step plan relying on saving first and wise investment. It promotes depositing savings for guaranteed growth at 3 percent compounded semi annually, noting a dollar opens an account and urging action now.
A Costume Piece: Second Waffles Story Preview
The upcoming Sunday Post features a second Waffles tale titled A Costume Piece. The piece promises continued adventures with the quirky protagonist and the humorous mishaps tied to a disguise set against a bustling city backdrop.
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Senor Mara
Undertakers
R. Speare
F Street
N. W
R. F. Harvey's Sons
Fourteenth Street
Atrietiy
John R. Wright Co
Tooth St
George P. Zurhorst
Wuaera
Watts’ Raat
Teieshoos
Hest
Gen
George W. Gordon
DR. Hollander
Health Office Record
Tokalon Wime
Phono Main
Deny
Haighou
Berlin
Areca Bays
Lid
Jerome
Robert H. Hunter
Equitable
Mr. Hunter
Hunter
Hendricks
Ofiwere
Ekirke LA Shelle
Montgomery
Raffles
Next Sunday
Post
Tory
Connecticut Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Marshall Cushing
Congress
Caronia
Liverpool
Bremen
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Antwerp
Zealand
Dover
Barbaroma
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Qreenstown
Oceanic
Alea
Hattie M. Shacklette
Eleventh St. N.W
Oan Ea
LEEN
Cardwell
Martin and
Sloan’s Art Galleries
G Street
U.5
Treasury Dept
Washington, D. C
Sloan & CO
Sloan’s
Sheraton
Co. G. Sloan & CO
Crossett
Rive For
Wiestrand
Lews & Crossett, Inc
North Abington
Maes
Chestnut Farms Dairy
Geo. M. Oyster, Jr
Conn. Ave
Health Department
Home Savings Bank
7Th and
Mass Ave
Morton C. Stout & CO
Tallors
Holmesbury
Morton C
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Tailors
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