Police Chiefs Meet In Washington For Police Unity
The International Association of Chiefs of Police, about 200 members from the United States and Canada, met in Washington for a five day session to discuss crime detection, police cooperation, and the unification of police officials. Maj Sylvester received a cane from a delega te in recognition, and keynote remarks by Commissioner West and Pinkerton highlighted duty to society and coordinated efforts with the District of Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Folks Association
United States
Canada
The
Shershaw
Ely
West
Maj
Sylvester
Washington
Willam A Pinkerton
Mount Vernon
District Bicycle Corps
Arlington
River View
White House
Weat
District Police Department
District of Columbia
International Association of Chiefs of Police
National
Enier
Recorda
Citvens
National Bureau of Criminal Identification
Pollce
Forgers and Lawmen Unite Against Crime in 1903 Meeting
Yam A Pinkerton urged bankers to form protective unions to curb professional forgery by the Seeker Gromh and Charley Fisher bands and other rings. He cited arrests, trials, and the decline of organized forging, crediting police, bankers, and associations with driving criminals out of business. Chief Alonso W. Corey discussed obstructed justice, citing Tucker and Nan Patterson cases, while Gupt. Zona B. Day spoke on Mafia activity in the Anthracite region and its extortionist schemes. The gathering highlighted unity in police work and plans for a Congressional Library visit and local committee setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yam A. Pinkerton
Gromh
Charley Fisher
Furser
Thair
Safea
Baltimore
American Bankers' Association
Lear
Forgera
Dmerness Denkers’ Association
Pélité
United States
International Association of Chiefs of Poties
Eldtis
Torger
Basinve Becker
Cregam
Charley Pluher
Tammy
Manros Edwards
Mr. Pinkerton
George Ea
akDito
George T. McDonnell
Bidwell
Edwin Noyes
McDonnell
Bidwella
Europe
England
Thonsenda
Adare
Iorins
George Bigiee
Edwin Noyes Hill
Bidwell Brothers
Georg McDonnell
New York City
ralGdlemen
Andrew Roberts
Valentine Gleeton
Banry Cleary
Walter Sheridan
Carlos Bosecovich
al Wilson
William P. Bartlett
Edward Burns
Steve Broadwell
Man
Joseph Chapman
Amd
Charley Becker
Alan
Ben Quentin
California
State
Robert
Wioa
France
Beckar
Javen Cragan
Criwnin
Steve Raymond
Wing Dangerously iI
New York
Dingle
Alonso W. Corey
Brookdine
Mass
Tucker
Nan Patterson
Cambridge
United States Supreme Court
Law of the Land
Gupt
Zona B. Day
Scranton
Pas
Mata
Forge
Meranton
Asso
Tackawanda
William Sennett
Braddock
Congressional
James I. Oyster
Frank K. Ray
Chiefs in Auto Crash Injures Police Chiefs in Washington
An auto crash on Piney Branch Road injured several police chiefs including J J Tonahue of Omaha and Frank Raymond of the city, with Gordon the driver and Harry Gordon among the passengers. The big machine left a hill and fell thirty feet, all occupants thrown clear. Gordon and Milliken were treated, while Donahue, Sylvester, and Raymond suffered bruises and sprains.
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Donahue
Ovialin
Milliken
Cincinnati
Sylvester
Hime
Frank Raymond
Piney Branch Road
J. J. Tonahue
Omaha
Neb
Paul M. Puubren
Ohio
Frank J. Sylvester
Elmira
N. Y
Harry G. Gordon
Fourteenth Street Road
Piney Branch
Gordon
Tenth Precinct
Garfield Hospital
Shersham Hotel
International Chiefs of Police
Washington
Shoreham
Fourteenth Street
Folkerpan Perkins
Ecens
Perkins
Hed Gordon
Highth Street
Raleigh
Association
Milliien
Hoe
Mr. Raymond
Business Men's Association
Maj. Sylvester
Coates Will Contest Opens In Probate Court
The will of late Ann EH Coates is contested by Robert Bouchier, Jane Welch, and Joseph Boucher who claim undue influence and mental incapacity. The estate, valued around twenty thousand dollars, is challenged against executrices and caveators represented by Jeon Barkedale and Burton Macares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann EH
Coates
Gould
Robert Bouchier
Jane Welch
Joseph Boucher
R. Golden Donaldson
William B. Reilly
Joseph D. Sullivan
Jeon & Barkedale
Burton Macares
Weather Conditions and Forecast From Washington Bureau
Area of high pressure over Lake Superior moves southeastward with cool conditions. Disturbance over Arkansas trends northeast toward Ohio Valley. Rain extending toward the Middle Atlantic States Tuesday. showers and thunderstorms in the Appalachians and South. Winds variable to light on coasts, with fair weather along Grand Banks. Local report notes cool temperatures, warnings for dangerous fleets in Red River area and Rio Grande stages. Pittsburg weather and fires: woodsheds destroyed by fire behind 26 and Ninth Street.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Lake Superior
Arkantan
Minalayippi
Gulf and South Atlantic
Middle Atlantic
Ohio Valley Wedneday
Aoony
Orta
Atlantic
Sant Gulf
Gulf
Grand Banks
Red River
Arkaness
Louisiana
Ajao
Rio Grande
New Moris
Maryland timber land sale leads to damages suit
George Henry Proctor of New York sues Frederick Mertens in the district courts seeking 100000 in damages over a Allegany County Maryland tract of 12.62 acres sold December 6, 1904. Proctor alleges misrepresentation that the land was timber land with 6000 feet per acre and that 85000 cash had been offered, claims actual value far less.
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Maryland
Institutes
District Supreme Court
George Henry Proctor
New York
Frederick Mertens
A. G.worthington
Mertens
Proctor
Allegany County
Washington Heights Church Accepts Resignation of Pastor Hunt
The Washington Heights Presbyterian Church unanimously accepted Rev. C. Lawrence Hunt’s resignation after a personal plea to his supporters. Trustees initially opposed the move, planning a protest to the presbytery, but the meeting ended with praise for Hunt and a unanimous vote to accept his departure, effective September 1, with his request for freedom to leave for another field of labor granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Heights
B. F. Bittenger
Westminster Church
Board of Trustees
Thomas C. Noyes
Charles C. Douglass
Litle Hope For Fire Victim Miss Miller
Miss Miller leaped from a second story window at 712 Fourteenth Street to escape a blaze. She lies in critical condition at Emergency Hospital with brain concussion a broken leg and other injuries. Dr. Martin reports little hope. Another resident Miss Gertina Peck suffered burns but is not considered seriously hurt. Acting Fire Marshal Nicholson traced origin to debris near the stairway and closet on the second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertina Peck
Larrick
Emerrgency Hospital
Nicholson
Who Owns This Brown Bull Found Master Einstein
A brown bull in the care of Found master Einstein caused a stir near the jail as it ran through grounds and streets. Police and prison watchmen chased it, forcing pedestrians to seek safety. The bull was pursued to the workhouse, attempted to enter, then captured and turned over to the pound.
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Einstein
Espar
Grape-Nuts Adversaries Face Public Scrutiny
A probe into breakfast cereals reveals many fake flakes sold as Grape-Nuts. Factories sprang up three years ago, producing thin, rolled substitutes. stock was dumped and rebought by speculators. Officials warn imitators copy only style, not science, highlighting the genuine process and nutrients of real Grape-Nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fostum Co
Hatthe Creek
Corner Stone Laying at Eckington Church Draws Clergy and Masons
Clergy officers of Grand Lodge Masons and Eckington Church members gathered at North Capitol and Q Streets northeast for the 4 36 PM corner stone ceremony of Eckington Presbyterian Church. Rev Dr Charles B Ramadell led a program with brief addresses by Rev Dr Wallace Radcliffe and Grand Master Lartin Ginn, among others, and the Washington gavel tradition highlighted the Masonry rites.
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Grand Lodge of Masons
Eckington Presbyterian Church
North Canitol
Qatreets
Charles B. Rambdell
North Presbyterian Church
B. H. Warner
The
Presbyterian Alliance
Wallace Radlize
New York Avenue
Luther ‘Place Memorial Lutheran Church
Charles H. Butler
Keller Memorial Lutheran Church
George P. Wilson
Assembly's Presbyterian Church
Benjamin F. Bitfinger
Donald 0. MacLeod
First Presbyterian Church
Batley
Weatart Presbyterian Church
Albert Riana
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church
Charles B. Ramadell
J. Rusgeil Verbrycke
Gurley Memorial Presbyterian Church
Alexander W. Pitser
Central Presbyterian Church
B. M. Mott
Episcopal Church of the Advent
P. W. Jeffries
St. Paul's M. B. Church South
Jesus
Albert Hoang
Benjamin F. Bittinger
Ramadell
Apeaker
Eckington Church
Guying
Irwin B. Inton
W. Taliaferro Thomp
Wallace Radcliffe
Washington
Capitol
Potomac Lodge
D.W. Bkellinger
John Knox
James H.ar
Wipsonte
Fire Destroys Wagon. Neighbor Help Quells Blaze
Found Wis reports a wagon on fire at a southwest street home last night with flames spreading from a vacant rear lot. Chanel vane glimpsed the blaze before neighbors extinguished it. origin unknown though a tramp is suspected. Damages estimated.
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Chanel Vane
C Street
Daniels
Mount Pleasant Men’s Club Hosts Ladies Night Event
The Mount Pleasant Congregational Church Men’s Club hosted a ladies night with Commissioner West as principal speaker on political conventions and candidates. The event featured entertainment and remarks by local attendees and notable figures, including Mar. Frank J. Campbell’s resistance and assistance from Spoith, tiplet, and Willis de Ecce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pleasant Congregational Church
Commissioner West
Frank J. Campbell
Spoith, Tiplet
Willis de Ecce
Presen
Trial Ordered Delays in Post Office Bribery Case Against Crawford Machen Lorenz
The United States District Attorney moved to postpone the trial of W. G. Crawford August W Machen and George D B Lorenz on charges of conspiring to defraud the government. Judge Wright delayed action as counsel argued jurisdiction and rights to plead while Machen sought time to appeal. Lorenz’s Toledo defense will be present. Machen remained under guard with wardens from Moundsville pending further orders.
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United States District Attorney
Beach
W. G. Crawford
August W Machen
George DB. Lorenz
Criminal Court No 1
Justice Wright
Machen
Diller B
Samuel Groff
George B Lorens
Maceh
Groffs
Moundsville
Lorenz
Toledo
Ohio
Loyens
A. & Worthington
Crawford
Charles A. Douglass
Douglase
Connsel
John B. Kumler
Monndeville
W. Vs
J. E. Boyd
H. 8
Haddox
Riggs House
Douglass & Douglass
Colorado
United States
Marshal Palmer
Loreng
Enery
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International Association
William Pinkerton
Martt
Anwin
House of Detention
Chivana
Ledet
Roosevelt
Chiat Wiley Whame
Columbow
Wilpe Phrehyes
Chiefs
Ant Or
Ninth Street
Forthwest
H. ‘Fecoen
Walter Burk
Mr. Hunt
Washington Heights Church
Rev. W.jt. Thompson
Masons
Presbyterians
Elkington
Theis
North Capitol
Q@ Streets
Addrose
Ramedell
Tiis
Petreet Pampwest
Austion
Weanorang
Nansisome Inatra Dnatravera
Japan
Lansbureh
Bro
Ae Bae
Ae Rm
Aera
Nana Flack
Lansburgh & Bro
Sir
Gan Entertain
Sancine
Sanders & Steyman
F Street
Hattie M. Shacklette
Bay
Maghen
Peter Grogan
Credit Fee All
American Security
G Street
LA Speind
James & Holstrom
Fussell’s
ST Bay Leta
M. T. Fussell
Broadway
Reel Pit Cn
Papen Gees
Watts
Psuaic
Atlante & Pacific
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
Rak St. NW
Phome
G St. N.W
Johnson Bros
Georgetown University
School of Medicine
Carl H. A Kleinschmidt
Emergtug
Prn
Kleinschmidt
Washington D C
Central National Bank of Washington City
Seventh Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington Ailway and Electric Company
Jas Blackey
Phyt
Alexandria
Vermon Ozpal
McGul & Walls
Iawest
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
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