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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1905

Page

2

Open Shop Debate Ends Amid Gaston Hall Roar

George Washington University defeated Georgetown University in a three part intercollegiate debate. The result gave GW two wins in the series as judges held the affirmative failed to prove its case amid chaotic rooting and noisy interruptions from GW supporters.

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Detectives Long Trip Brings Prisoner From London to Washington

Joseph Carter and Lemus Trumbo of the Ideal detective bureau return with John Conroy, jailed on embezzlement charges. Conroy, executor of a dead comrade's estate valued at about 1500, allegedly took the cash from a bank and claimed he planned to return to Ireland. The party arrived on the St Paul steamer Zentergay and planned to reach Washington by morning.

Joseph Carter Lemus Trumbo Ideal Detective Bureau John Conroy London Washington Forester & Princ Oner Conroy Ireland St. Paul

Two Drownings In Potomac Rowboat Upset By Tug Wash

Two men died in separate Potomac incidents as tugboat wash capsized a rowboat near the Arsenal and James Creek. William Enoch, 31, a Hospital Corps soldier from California, disappeared after splashing to shore. Frank J. Massino, 24, a coal passer on the Dolphin, drowned after being washed by the Triton while swimming toward the ship. Both bodies were not recovered.

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Former Policeman Accused in Watch Theft Arrest

William Lyda, a former District policeman, was arrested in New York on a warrant charging larceny for stealing a watch from a jeweler. The warrant, sworn May 38, alleges he, in uniform, asked to view watches, was allowed to take one, later resigned, vanished, and will be brought back here tomorrow.

William Lyda New York Maj Sylvester Yeste William B Lyda Thingty Jarceny Helena Ised Faks Thiatty Ntt Lyda

Negro Woman Sentenced For Pocket Larceny In Police Court

Mattie Weaver a colored woman received six months in jail after being charged with stealing $25 from Charlea Hall of the Savoy apartments. The alleged pocket picking occurred on D Street NW Friday night and she was arrested by Officers Catts and Klopfer of the First precinct. A series of incident briefs follows including a wagon upset at the Balti mora and Ohio crossing on H Street NE injuring Percy Berkley, a resident of Baltimore Md. A laborer Harry Byrd age 19 fell twenty feet at the municipal grounds injuring his shoulder. A runaway collision occurred on U Street involving a barge and wagon driven by A C Regenbaum. Richard Brown and Hattie Brown wed at City Hall in Culpeper Virginia. Walter J Medrahall, 7, was bitten on the cheek by a dog near 1218 Third Street SE and treated at Providence Hospital.

Mattie Weaver Charlea Hall Savoy D Street Worman Catts and Klopfer First Precinct Baltimora and Ohio Railroad H Street First Street William Hess Banning, Md Hess Percy Berkley Berkley Harry Byrd Hil Walter J. Medrahall Third Street Providence Hospital

Victory drill sparks protest at Eastern High School

About forty members of Company F Belt from Eastern High School win a drill contest. Students petition to remove Principal Swartzell and stage an effigy, causing unrest. The celebration is canceled after teachers and principal intervene, with disputes over discipline and Ribbon incident.

Company F Swarteell Eastern High School Maneheim F. F. Awarteoll Swartzell Btuart Swartgell Board of Education Wadaraignad Mosshatm Bwartzeel Haatern High Hughes Capt Linthicum Capt. Linthicum Seventh East Capitol Streets Edmunds Peabody Hilton Maury Linthicum Jineine Cape Satathicum Swartzelt Wallace Swartsell Bradshaw Robbinette Kemper Boye Mr. Wallace Reeces Thurndey Bir. Gwartsell Thurmlay Ball-Noyes Bat Mare Kearess THE Berlite School OF Languages

School Fracas Over Principal Sparks Student Protest

Parents and teachers weigh cause as boys boycott class, form petitions and stage an effigy of Principal Swartaelie. A local association chief says the issue stems from attendance declines and clashes over athletics and school policies, with no interference anticipated.

Painters Lockout After Nonunion Paperhangers Row

A wage dispute and nonunion paperhangers sparked a citywide lockout by master painters after refusing to hire nonunion workers. Union No. 268 pressed to employ only union paperhangers, prompting several shops to close though a few nonunion shops stayed open. Government contract shops reported no grievance, while arrests followed a disturbance near the union headquarters as talks continued amid a wage scale dispute set for June.

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Honor Retiring Grief Tribute for Col. J. Hampton Moore

The Pennsylvania Club hosted Col J Hampton Moore at a reception in its new quarters at Pit fourth and K streets NW. Nearly 500 members and guests praised his career in journalism and as head of the Bureau of Manufactures, urging Republicans to stay active and vote.

Manufactures Bureau Andrews Pennsylvania Pitwenth and K Streets Col. J. Hampto Moore Bureau of Manufactures Department of Commerce and Labor Col. Moors J. Lincoln ‘Townsend BR Andrews Charieh Mele Hom Fowterty Harry A Comdawah Robert 7. Prailey Willian B. ‘Craxy Wile 3 Rewart James T. Daboia John B. W. ‘Thrush Kidwerd Homer Walter J. Hrooka John R. Wile Memer P. Kohgolay Shel- Tenberger de . Ranielph Katm Sustes Yours George B McCreary Ikoob H. Dewees H. M. Woote Jamie A. Ren Idney I Senoelioers W T Kent Townsend Col. W. R. Andrews Col. Andrews Col Andrews Pennsylvania Club Flng J Hampton Moore Col. Moore Keystone Republican Party Col Moore Keystone State

Wilkesbarre Protest Targets Nan Patterson Theater Plan

Wilkesbarre residents and leaders urged Mayor Kirkendall to forbid Nan Patterson from performing in a musical comedy at Nesbit Theater next Tuesday. Protesters argued the appearance would exploit Patterson’s notoriety from murder trials and harm the city’s image. The mayor said he cannot legally block the production and will confer with theater managers after presenting the protest to them.

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Keyatona Reduction Company Formed for Adirondack Gold

Special to The Washington Post reports the Keyatona Reduction Company incorporated in the District of Columbia with 1 million dollars capital to run a gold mining reduction plant near Croghan, Lewis County. The firm controls 20 acres with 20,000,000 tons of gold-bearing sand, tested to 60 feet depth, yielding gold values from 2 to 37.80 dollars per ton across 2,900 assays. Officers include President George W. Weaver and Philadelphia locals as directors.

Weashington D. C New Mining Company Wenhingwp George W. Weaver Charles F. Lavery H I Thomas Masters Philadelphia Fred Geiger Washington C Adirondacks Croghan

Gen Boynton Goes to Seaside in Ill Health Shuffle

Gen George Henry V. Boynton, long-time head of the local school board, was taken to Atlantic City yesterday in a private car via the Pennsylvania Railroad. Reports state he reached Atlantic City in excellent condition and was as well there as when he left Washington. He resigned the school board presidency several days ago due to continued ill health.

Atlantic City Henry V. Boynton Pennsylvania Railroad Assvices Washington Boynton

Weather Conditions and Local Notices From May 27

Weather conditions report from the Weather Bureau notes a low pressure system moving eastward with improving temperatures in parts of the Midwest and chances of showers in Arkansas Oklahoma and parts of Nebraska. Heavy rains in the upper Red River watershed affect northern Louisiana and southwestern Arkansas with warnings for higher river stages. A stray dogs shelter opening June 1 near Ten Nailytown Road and Cedar Lane is announced with Mrs W E Chandler and Miss H B Macfarland leading the effort. A lawn fete at Holy Trinity parish grounds ends with a dance on Friday evening, with Royal Arch Council No 6887 scheduled for a ladies night at Pythian Temple auditorium, including a short play and refreshments.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Weahington Atte Ormo Ita Fagaca Missia Bippi New England Dakotas Arkansas Oklahoma Kanye Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Florida Oleathers Mpmar Mitvalatopl Wy Plaina States Southweat Aflendie Gulf Coast Red River Louisiana Arkeneas AISU Atlantic City Boston Mars Aaio Cheyenne Davenport Towa Denver Colo Moines Galveston Helena Pitteburg Bait Lake City Utah Loum Paul Minnaerm Am Eyringtsid Vickaburg Mienes Tennailytown Road Cedar Lane Friends of Dumb Animals W E Chandler Biss H. B . Macfarland R. A Pythian Temple

Systemic Catarrn and Nervous Weakness Described

The passage defines catarrh as a systemic condition affecting the digestive tract and causing generalized weakness and anemia. It notes blood thinning, poor digestion, and nervous strain, with bitter tonics often tried though effectiveness varies.

Dog Bites Child in the Face in Southeast Street

Seven year old Walter J. Marshall Jr. of 18 Third Street Southeast was bitten on the left cheek by a dog owned by William Ryan of 187 Third Street Southeast. He was taken to Providence Hospital by his father. The injury was described as light.

Walter J. Marshall, Jr Third Street Willam Ryan Providence Hoapkas

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