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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1905

Page

11

Sergeant Harry’s trial ends amid testimony clash

The trial of Sergeant Harry of the Metropolitan Police neared its close with testimony about neglect of duty and disrespect toward superiors. Witnesses including Lieut. Jordan and Captain Swindlella were implicated, and the defense sought to clarify reputations and prior service. A cabinet official’s testimony may be sought next week to assess character.

Maj. Sylvester Alexander Wolf Serat J. Harry Metropolitan Police Force Hig Sergt Harry Lieut Jordan Saigt Harry Hilllary Smith Sergt Neal Lieut Jordan Smith Bualneas Wolf Ermission

Widow Inherits All Estate In Miller Will Filing

The will of William Miller was filed for probate stating his entire estate passes to his widow Frances M. Miller. Andrew J. Miller and William W. Miller are named executors and request to serve without bond. The instrument bears a date in December.

Williiam Yoon Miller Frances M. Miller Andrew J. Miller Wiliam W. Mike Mr Miller

Knights of Columbus honor new state deputy Francis P Sheehy

The Knights of Columbus District of Columbia held a reception for newly elected state deputy Francis P Sheehy on Thursday night. An escort in uniform and band accompanied him as leaders praised his upcoming term and urged unity. Attendees from various councils spoke of the order’s work and announced his upcoming representation at the national convention in Los Angeles in June.

Knights of Columbus Sheehy District of Columbia Francis Edward P. Harrington Joseph H. Ralph Spalding Council Wilson P. Malone Washington P. J. Hat Grant Knight Malone Haligen Johnson Boarding Council Thomas K. Gallaher Thomas J. Trodden Fred Plant J. R. Turner

Panama Hats On Sale In Genuine Panama Collection

Smart spring values that cannot be continued indefinitely. Genuine Panama hats free from powders or artificial bleach, kept in original shapes and trimmed by us. All sizes and models available with proper proportion for every build. Mail order patrons should state exact size and weight for correct fit.

Panama

Special Offering of Men’s Straw Hats at 1.65

A special offering of men’s straw hats priced at 1.65 features Stralent-brim models of China split plain and herringbone sennits and Tokyo brakis. Since the last notice four concealed-stitch sennii have been added with the improved saw edge-a style for the stylish young man.

China Tokyo

Library of Congress hosts readings and music for the blind

This week in the reading room for the blind the Library of Congress offers a program with readings by A D Johnston on Tuesday and David Hutcheson on Saturday and a Thursday song recital by Mrs Arthur Dunn and Mrs Jesse Sehoisan. Music will be discontinued in the summer after this week.

Library of Congress A. D. Johnston Arthur @. Dunn Jesse Sehoisan David Hutcheson Inga

Dattera Death Tied to Accident In Beltsville Inquest

Coroner Burch held an inquest in Beltsville Maryland into the death of William Dattera who was struck and killed by an electric car. The body was viewed at an undertaker’s in the city after removal from the Emergency Hospital. Attorneys Hoover and Bowen represented the railway company and family. Witnesses and motorman testimony preceded a verdict of accidental death.

Catherine W. Davis Catharine Worthington Davis Connecticut Avenue Herbert & Smith St Margaret’s Episcopal Church Oak Hill Davie-Worthington Josey of Pulitser Europe William Léonard Davis Nevada Peesert Mias Clara R. Davis Joseph Pulitzer, Jr New Eshele William Leonard Davis New Orleans Dattera Wiliam Burch Beltsville Duttera George P. Hoover P. J Bowen

Three Hundred Pairs Men's Oxfords Sold At Deep Discount

Tomorrow's in store sale features three hundred pairs of men's oxfords valued at five dollars, now two eighty five. The shoes include black and tan vid kid Russian calf and patent colt styles with label attached, lace and blacker cut, single soles, and the new models for the season with a durability guarantee.

Gifts From All Over World Lift Adventist Washington Fund

At the Takoma Park conference session subscriptions raised the Washington headquarters fund to about 87000. Cash reported 9964.31 and pledges 1387.25, with 478,478 to be used for missions. Gifts came from East West South and Canada including $3000 from W B White for missions and $1000 gifts from California and Western Oregon. J J Wessels of South Africa sent a gift via A G Daniells. Allen Maine of Lake Union reported on Adventist progress in Michigan Ohio Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin. W H Thurston presented the Canadian field report. Echoals and a sanitarium were established in the past biennial period.

Seventh-day Adventist Conference Takoma Park Washington Canada Oregon West Michigan W. B. White Pacific Union Conference California A. G. Daniells J. J. Wessels South Africa Allen Maine Lake Union Conference Ohio Indiana Illiois W. H .Thurston KE. T. Russell Central Union Conference Colorado Nebraska Iowa College View Neb Hitler N. Faskell E.G. Ware F. H. Westphal South America

Knights of Columbus Event at Washington Council No 224

Washington Council No 224 Knights of Columbus plans an entertainment program welcoming Catholic University of America faculty and students. Prominent professors will speak, music will be performed, and a large order attendance is expected to honor the guests. Also reports a laborer injured by a rock at First and D streets SE and an erroneous theater postponement notice.

Washington Council Knights of Columbus Catholic University of America Order of the Knights of Columbus Am Vora

Runaway Milk Team Upsets Buggy In City Incident

Two frightened horses hitched to William Ryan milk wagon ran away from 17.7 Pennsylvania Avenue NW yesterday afternoon. They crashed into a Tolman buggy at Twenty second Street, tipping the buggy and injuring one of Ryan's horses. Tolman was not in his vehicle.

William Ryan Pennsylvania Avenue Mr. Ryan Pennsylventia Avenue Twenty-second Street Albert J. Tolman Ryan Mr. Tolman Bernard Cornelius Brick Haven

Death of Pension Office Clerk Col Israel Kirk

Col Israel Kirk sixty five retired pension office clerk was found dead in the Moor of his bathroom at Lincoln flats 117 Twelfth Street SE yesterday morning about 8 o clock. Coroner Nevitt ruled heart disease. Kirk from Indiana served twenty two years in the Pension Office. His wife died a year ago. He leaves two sons in Chicago. Capt Wright of Burnside Post and a lifelong friend will arrange funeral with the proper authorities.

Col. Kirk Pension Office Col Israel Kirk Lincoln Flats Twelfte Street Nevitt Kirk John Walters Mr Kirk Indiana Chicago Burnside Post A. R Capt Wright Taye

Ohio Republican Association spring meeting highlights

The Ohio Republican Association met at Royal Legion Hall in the city with President William L Symone presiding. Alphonso Hart ex lieutenant governor spoke on Ohio’s pioneers in public life while Gov Watt praised Buckeye State figures, followed by Lafayette Mandolin Club performances and remarks from other listed officials.

Symone Gov. Hart Ohio Republican Association Royal Legion Hall Tenth Street Wiliam L Symone Symons Gov Watt Buckeye Ohio Wiliam H Harrison Rutherford B. Hayes James A Garfield Wiliam McKinley Lafayette Mandolin Club Fred C. Bryan David S. Watson William J Eliott Henry pRulding Benjamin F. James

Federal Clay Company records big trust deed bonds

The Federal Clay Manufacturing Company of New Jersey records a deed of trust to Bankers' Trust Company of New York securing 2.5 million dollars in 25 year gold bonds. The issue comprises 2,500 bonds of $1,000 each, due April 15, 1990, with 5 percent interest payable semi annually. The deed covers all property and rights in the District of Columbia and in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Eva Fay at the Lafayette Tonight. Mrs. Eva Fay, famed thaumaturgist, appears at the Lafayette Theater with a special performance this evening. Her show continues this week, with Europe-bound engagements soon. The Commissioners award sewer contracts in various neighborhoods totaling sums ranging from about $3,000 to $8,000. A petition from residents requests draining a pond near Fifteenth and F streets NW due to health concerns. Col. Biddle plans to consolidate plumbing and general contracts for a new building to avoid friction and extra costs. Changes among District clerks include F. Mix being removed and F. M. Langston appointed, with salary details noted.

Federal Clay Company New Jersey Federal Clay Manufacturing Company Bankers’ Trust Company New York Manufactung Company District of Columbia Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois Eva Fay Lafayette Mrs Fay Washington Europe

Fight for Free Transfers at North Capitol Eckington Meeting

A joint meeting of the railway and executive committees of the North Capitol and Eckington Citizens' Association met at 1 Beaton Street to discuss relief from Mr Justice Anderson's order curtailing free passenger transfers on the City and Suburban Railroad. Other associations attended, reports praised unity, and papers were being prepared for action within a week. A further meeting at St Martin's Parish Hall, North Capitol and T streets, was scheduled for tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock.

North Capitol Eckington St Martin’s Parish Hall T Streets

Boy Dies From Wagon Wheel Injury in Northeast

Jeter Bell eight years old of 35 Tenth Street Northeast was riding a wagon at Eleventh and H streets Northeast yesterday afternoon when his leg caught in a rear wheel. He was taken to Casualty Hospital where the limb was found broken. A second incident reports Henry A Davison twenty two years old at 30 K Street Northeast died yesterday afternoon at Emergency Hospital from uraemic poisoning after being found not well while waiting at Fifteenth and M Streets Northwest. The body was removed to Wright's undertaking establishment.

Seret Harry Mr. Wolf Tennallytown Chevy Chase Circle Globe and the Mirror Lieut. Gessford Mas. Sylvester Lieut. Daley Sked Henry Smoot Twelfth Street Garfield Hospital Smoot Grant Avenue Rock Tony Gember First D Streets Eleventh H Streets Jeter Bell Tenth Street Seige Huesson Henry A Davison Fifteenth Martin Uraemle Wright Millton Goodacher Meridian Street Northwest Fourteenth Street Road Piney Branch Ninth F Streets W. F. McMurray Randolph Street Washington Traction Cony

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