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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1905

Page

2

Machen Sees Family as Trial Faces Lorens Severance Denied

August W. Machen former postal official arrives from West Virginia State prison to face trial in the Crawford Machen Lorenz post office conspiracy case. Justice Wright grants Crawford a severance from Lorenz but not from Machen. Defense plans note potential habeas corpus questions and possible bail.

Lorens Machen Kot August W. Machen West Virginia United States Washington Bloydin Harris Harris, of the District Jail, Being In Nowise Fia Colorado Charles A Douglass Fla Vislt Jne Gustodiana Dough Douglass Justice Wright Moundsville Offic Machen Charles A. Douglass Conrad H. Syme Kelgwin A. G. Forthmaton William &. Crawford Wright Crawford George B. Lorenz Dolp Martha J. Lorenz Awford Lorenz M Kelgwin Worthington Keigwin Ria

Masten Likely Appointed Assistant Superintendent of Foreign Mails

The Post Office Department announced yesterday that John H. Masten is in all probability chosen to fill the new office of assistant superintendent of foreign mails. The promotion would place him in charge of key international mail operations as part of the department’s expansion.

Post-oMce Department John H. Masten

Proposed New York Mail Superintendent Post Under Consideration

Congress debates foreign mail growth and Shallenberger's plan to create a New York assistant superintendent dedicated to foreign mail. Candidate Masten Igan, backed by promotions at the Railway Mail Service, is favored though the appointment rests with Shallenberger. Masten previously faced corruption rumors but was exonerated by Briatow.

Congress New York Shallenberger Masten Igan Washington Hoe New York Post-Office Wilcox Shalienberger Masten Ee Ane Briatow Brooklyn John J. How~ley

Politics in the Schools Debate Over Government Ownership

At the Public School Association of the District of Columbia meeting at the New Willard President J O Spencer of Morgan College spoke on The School and the Community. Senator Fred T Dubois presided amid remarks by Mrs John Mitton Gitterman. Spencer urged training citizens for public duty and warned the coming struggle over political socialism and government control of transportation rates.

Public School Association of the District of Columbia New Willard J. O. Spencer Morgan College Baltimore Fred T. Dubois John Mitton Gitterman Spencer Charles Carlyle Darwin Assocition Richmond Misa Lois A. Banga National Cathedral School Arthur BE. Holder Machinists Congress Roosevelt

Dr. Kleinschmidt Dies. Noted Georgetown Surgeon Passes

Dr. H. A. Kleinschmidt, 66, longtime Georgetown physiology professor and prominent District medical figure, died at 48 N street NW after years of declining health. He served in the Civil War era and held multiple medical offices, with survivors including three children in the city and a Mason notable network. Funeral is Monday at 2 p.m. at his residence, Rev. Dr. Alfred Harding to officiate.

H. A. Kleinschmidt Kielnachmidt Georgetown University Alfred Harding Kleinschmidt Prussia America Berlin Georgetown Texas Rangers Medical Society of H. C. Kleinschmidt Court of Claims H.C. Kleinschmidt

Foot Discovered in Alley Near I Street Northwest

Children found a severed left foot of a presumed white woman in an alley between Tenth and Eleventh streets and I and H, near 1014 I Street NW. Police found the foot gone when morgue wagon arrived, with a bystander saying a well dressed man wrapped it in paper and fled. Police suspect theft from a medical college and are unable to locate the perpetrators or the foot.

Eleventh Connors First Precinct Connor Medical College

Salt Room Testimonials From Lowell Ward L Hood Co

Salt room testimonials from Lowell Massachusetts firm L Hood Co. discuss rheum and skin conditions and claim repeated oozing drying and scaling relief after using their product intake and treatment steps. The fragment implies a promotional angle without full context or supporting data.

Salt Room

Swamp Root Advertises Kidney Cure Across The Ages

Prominent claim that thousands suffer kidney trouble unseen and urge use of Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. Letter testimonials praise recovery and offer free sample book by mail, noting bottles sold nationwide and urging readers to send address.

Melons Masa J. C. Richardson Kil Qaderg Mer & Cat Binghamton, N.Y Washington Sunday Post

Safe Robbery At Hall Estate Jewel Robbers Sought

Lawyer L Cabell Williamson reports $1800 in diamonds and jewelry stolen from a safe at his office 44 Louisiana Avenue NW The bag found near the safe contained nothing Police detectives McNamee and Helan investigated noting two suspicious men seen near the building and believing the robbers were professionals.

L. Cabell Williamson Louisiana Avenue Northwest Hall McNamee and Helan Bertie Bender Detective Headquarters Capt. Boardman Helan and McNamee Willamoon

Weather Summary From UD Weather Bureau May 208 p.

Special river forecast notes a T foot stage in the Rio Grande at Albuquerque expected Monday. Local weather report shows temperatures, rainfall and sunshine hours with scattered showers in western Tennessee Arkansas Louisiana eastern Texas Oklahoma and the Middle Rocky Mountains. Reports of a street accident and a prison transfer from London conclude the item.

UD. &. Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Lake Rocky Mountains Tennessee Arkansas Loulatana Texas Oklahoma Rocky Mountain Lake Region New England Missouri Valley Miseiasippi Valley Plaine Miasissippi Valley Mimlarippi Vai Warner Laka Plateau Kart Gulf Coast West Gulf Coast Pombe

Interpretation of a Letter on McComas Appointment

A former senator Louis E McComas was announced to be appointed to Justice Morris’s seat on the District Court of Appeals. Justice Morris denies plans to retire now, citing a December autograph letter in White House files. Moody and the President discuss the matter amid railroad interests and political pushback.

Martin F. Morris District Court of Appeals Moody Louis E. McComas Justice Morris White House Morris Alvey McComas Justice Morria Marylad Justia Morris Maryland Polix Dca Baltimore McComas, Gaither & Greenbaum Wabash Railroad Western Maryland Railroad Senate

Three Gambling Raids End in Police Take

Police raided multiple city locations last night interrupting poker and crap games. Jennie Green of 425 Limerick alley Southwest faced charges for keeping a disorderly house while several men including Edward Ball Mary Johnson Philip Lyles and others were detained to appear in court. At Me I Street Northwest Coppin and seven others were held after a poker game was found in progress with cards coins and bills on the table. A crap game at the home of Sterling Jones in Deanwood alley Southwest halted with six men arrested for disorderly conduct and other charges.

Jennie Green Limerick Alle South West Sargt. Dunigan Wilson Callahan Leach Brown Edward Ball Mary Johnson Philip Lyles Henry Smiller Joe Suber Henry Jones Jessie Brown Victor Lyles Jack Mammy First Precinct Sergt. Hartley William H. Coppin Coppin Polis Sterling Jones Deamwdnd Alley Fourth Precinct Ne-Groes Jones

Nervous Insomnia Improved by Peruna Claims

A scanned testimonial section promotes Peruna as a remedy for nervousness and indigestion. It cites improved appetite, digestion, and sleep, with several named women from Portland, Cincinnati, and beyond praising the tonic. The text includes multiple personal endorsements and references to stomach troubles, weakness, and restored health.

Peruna Pertna Tanzor Vance Third Street Portland Ore Elio Art Club Astern Star

Murdered Cumberland County Man Found Shot Near Burkaville

Gissgow May 2 The body of James Skinner a leading Cumberland County figure was found in a lane near the Cumberland Pike about a mile north of Burkaville. A bullet hole marked his temple and a bag containing $2000 in currency and a sack of silver were missing along with a bundle of legal papers.

Gissgow James Skinner Cumberland County Cumberland Tike Burkaville

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