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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1904

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President at Fair Time of His Life at Exposition Banquet

President Roosevelt with Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Alice toured the exposition from morning to evening visiting the French pavilion and other sites. He received gifts including a war knife from a Moro chief and a silver set from Igorrote villagers. The day featured a toast to Mrs Roosevelt and a parade of guards to ensure order while crowds cheered the presidential party.

Roosevelt Alice More Chief Reneel Fruusevelt Sus Housevelt Lovbet United States of America D. D. Francis White House Mrs. Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt Antonio Washington America Havie Lunao Moro Samar Moro Datto Facunda

Roosevelt Guest of Honor at Louisiana Purchase Banquet

President Roosevelt was the guest of honor at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition banquet in the Alps hall with 600 guests. Delays occurred before the arrival of the President and Mrs. Roosevelt and their hosts the Thompsons. Notables present included the Duke and Duchess of Manchester, Gov. Dockery, Gov.-elect Folk, Gov. Van Sant, Ambassador Metromick, and several governors and dignitaries.

St. Louis Roosevelt Wus Alps Roosevelt Thompson Alve Roosevelt Duke and Duchess of Manchester Rolla Wells Dockery Missouri Thomas H. Carter G. W. Folk Gov van Sant Minnesota Hubert S. Metormick Russia Yates Inhlinois Francis Francia W. H. Thompson Washington

Suit for Divorce Involving Army Surgeon and Philadelphia Co-respondent

Mrs. Alice J. Porter of St Louis testifies in Judge Murphy's court that the co respondent George S Schaffer of Philadelphia is merely a friend amid questions on the divorce from Dr Hiias H Porter United States Army surgeon Porter says Schaffer helped her out of a financial tangle and later became her housekeeper in St Louis. case pushed to avoid notoriety with the prominent Porter family in Washington and Philadelphia.

Washington Post Cincinnati Ohio Fort Jie Alice J. Porter St. Louis Murphy's Court George S. Schaffer Philadelphia Hiias H Porter United States Army Porter Cas Washington Schaffer

Troops Guard Zeigler Coal Mine In Franklin County

Springfield reports state troops were added to U S deputy marshals guarding Joseph Leiter's coal mine at Zeigler Franklin County. Sheriff Stein begged Gov Yates for immediate help as unrest escalated, with Adjutant General Scott directing Illinois National Guard to Benton and reporting to Sheriff Stein for peace. Troops reached Benton tonight.

Springfield United States Jusepiy Leiter Zeigler Franklin County Yates Stein Wranklin County Leiter

Arrests in Murder Case Implicate Three in Minnesota Hold-up

Police arrested Charles Hammond John Kolb and OG Calderwell on suspicion of robbing Mingo's saloon in Columbia Heights Minneapolis Tuesday night where Fred King a boy was killed and Ed Mingo wounded. G E Connors identified Calderwell and a woman linked to the crime is in custody.

Minneapolis Minn Charles Hammond John Kolb OG. Calderwell Mingo Columbia Heights Fred King Ed Mingo G. E. Connors Connors Calderwell Mingo's

Tragedy strikes McKeesport as three youths hurt

McKeesport reports a grim sequence within an hour. Mary Wardaiz ten, decapitated by a street car in view of shoppers. Thomas Cavanaugh twelve fatally shot by thirteen year old John Sheehan while playing hunters. Oscar Nordquist thirteen mortally injured after a train incident as an ambulance was halted at a crossing. Berlin and San Francisco items follow with Paget improvement and a fatal business quarrel.

McKeesport Mary Wardaiz Thomas Cavanaugh John Sheehan Cavanaugh Oscar Nordquist

Hoboken Police Arrest Two in Great Notch Hold Up Case

New York reports Hoboken detectives seized two steerage passengers aboard the Koenig Albert after matching descriptions of Great Notch robbers. Antonio Vatreno and Edggli Werro ancestors were named as suspects in the $5,000 payroll robbery that left a horse shot. Witnesses linked a gum purchase to Vatreno.

New York Hoboken Dana White George Wldridge O'Rourke (Construction Company Great Notch N. J Ward Antonio Edggli Weerreno Mney Antonio Vatreno

Murder in Center of Town Sparks Caucasus Forger Plot

A brutal murder in Watais centers on a key witness in a ring of expert forgers who faked nobility patents said to be issued by a former Caucasus king. The gang included officials and was linked to five years of concealed activity. Leaders were jailed by the governor and a judge died soon after. one fugitive reportedly drowned but has resurfaced.

Watais trans-Caucasia Caucasus Minorelia Georgia Black Sea

Former Queen Natalie of Servia Injured in Runaway Carriage

Former Queen Natalie of Servia was severely injured in a runaway carriage near Biarritz on November 26. The victoria bolted, the carriage hit a tree, and the wrecked vehicle left her with a bloodied face. She was aided at a nearby house then treated at the casino by a doctor.

Biarritz France Natale of Servia Victoria Natalie

Servant Girl's Suicide Verdict in Chester County Inquest

Philadelphia November 26 coroner's inquest into Caroline Reinholtz servant found dead at R. S. Brodhead’s Strafford home on Thanksgiving. Verdict: suicide while despondent. Autopsy showed seven bullet wounds and a bread knife throat gash. A handwriting letter hinted at self destruction amid employer testimony of despondency.

Philadelphia Chester County Caroline Reinholtz R. S. Brodhead Strafford Here

Trial in land fraud case tests deed evidence in Oregon

In Portland, Judge Pipes rules on admissibility of certified Linn County deeds as proof of title transfers to Emma L Watson while the prosecution seeks to link defendants to land deals. Witness Perry Poindexter identifies S A D Puter and Mrs Emma Watson in his Pineville hotel register, prompting a courtroom interruption over testimony's relevance to character.

John H. Hall Hall United States Bellinger Eugene McKinley Miss Ware S. A. D. Puter Henry Emma Watson

Dove Ex-Convict Tied to Murder of Chauffeur Bate

Chicago dispatch reports police linking the mysterious Mr Dove to ex convict George Hugg of Wisconsin. Letters in Huggs hand name Dove and reference a Vanderbilt automobile. Witnesses at the Auditorium Hotel recall Dove and Bate leaving together, suggesting they are the same man.

Chicago Dove Bate George Hugg Waupun Wis Huge Reginald Vanderbilt Hugg Auditorium

Chilean minister seeks U S action against consul at Iquique

Lima reports Senor Martinez Chilean minister to the United States will ask the State Department in Washington to cancel the authorization of Charles S. Winans American consul at Iquique to act as ad interim head of the Peruvian consulate there. He allegedly issued improper health certificates to steamers leaving Iquique amid plague rumors.

Lima Peru Senor Martinez United States State Department Washington Charles S. Winans Iquique Chile Winans Peruvian Panama South Pacific Ocean

Would Not Believe Woman Dramatic Divorce Denial

Indianapolis nov 26 in superior court Mrs Anna May Light wife of Dr Robert C Light millionaire and interurban railway promoter was denied a divorce much of her testimony heard in private judge Carter called her testimony incredible and she appealed to be believed crying its the truth she was removed from the courtroom but insisted her statements were true Embezzler Will Not Appeal Lima Ohio nov 26 counsellor woods ex secretary of the Lima Home and Savings Association found guilty of embezzling 26 dollars said his client would not appeal and would serve sentence a one week delay granted to wind up affairs He will be sentenced next Saturday Husband Kills Bride of Two Months Philadelphia nov 26 Mrs Rosie Liasander aged 25 was shot and killed by her husband two months after marriage motive unknown husband in hiding Toledo Ohio nov James OBrien died today from X ray treatment of a lip growth the pain caused loss of reason and he died at Toledo State Hospital Thre Cooke Sale at Sloans a collection of antique furniture china curios silver for executor see catalogue for details

Indianapolis Ind Superior Court Anna May Light Robert C. Light Carter Tight Lima Ohio R. C. Woods Lima Home and Savings Association Cunningham Woods Philadelphia Rosie Liasander Lysanders Edge Hill Toledo James O'Brien O'Brien Toledo State Hospital Miss Pakerson Patterson Tombs Annex Caesar Young William Luce Luce Young Nan Patterson New York City Sixth Avenue J. Morgan Smith Smith

New York Court Delay Tests Nan Patterson Murder Trial

The Nan Patterson murder case faces a possible new trial as juror Edward Dressler suffers a stroke and may be incapacitated. Night sessions are planned to push toward a verdict, while Patterson, awaiting her fate, expresses disappointment at further delays amid testimony about witnesses and a pistol linked to J Morgan Smith.

Caesar Young

Index Tq Today's Issue Part One New Trial for Nan Patterson

Page by page schedule outlines major items including President's Day at the Fair, land fraud inquiry developments, a potential new trial for Nan Patterson in a brutal murder case, a burned Woodmont Clubhouse, testimony in the Swayne case, and indications of a major upcoming battle. Also notes reorganization favored by Senator Stone and re-election of Gompers.

Nan Patterson Woodmont Swayne Stone Gompers France Capitol Plaza Diaz Hopkins Wall Street el Paso Blaw Dooley Savoyard Breckinridge Washington Richmond Gotham Washington Real Estate Siméon Ford Navy Hy Army Gen. Wallace Mrs. Pryor Lilian Whiting Dorothy Dixon Princess Thorn London Poultney Bigelow Morocco Christ Lord Charles Beresford

Courthouse Fire Threatens Queens Administration Building

Fire in the Queen County Courthouse in New York on November 26 caused about 400000 in damage and endangered the adjacent administration building and jail with over 100 prisoners. Police reserves from multiple boroughs rushed to the scene. Fireman Patrick Lennon was severely burned but saved by a fellow firefighter.

Arothiyn New York Queen County Paton Noble Borough of Queens Brooklyn Manhattan Patrick Lennon Hremnan Lennon

One Killed and Forty Hurt in NJ Trolley Crash

New York reports a Roselle New Jersey trolley accident kills one and injures about forty. A Plainfield and Elizabeth line car toppled on a curve leaving the truck on track. Charles Tatan of Jersey City died. Fannie Harris of Plainfield crushed beneath car may die. Seven hurt in a separate collision in the Bronx. A Brooklyn shooting leaves the Ammenwits wounded. son in law Henry Strauss implicated. Conviction for manslaughter in Georgia. Roche, a gambler, dies of wounds.

New York Roselle Will Ale Plainfield and Eliawbeth Public Service Corporation First Avenue Charles Tatan Beacon Avenue Jersey City Fannie Harris Plainfield N. J Mount Vernon Webster Avenue Bronx John Ballon

Woman Murdered In Leicester Swamp After Struggle

Mrs Emma Richards Brigham is found murdered in Alder swamp behind her Leicester home. Her skull fractured and six ribs broken after a fierce fight. A tramp who visited her home in September is suspected. three suspects are held in Spencer as state police probe motive and weapon. A $500 reward is offered by Leicester selectmen for the arrest and conviction.

Brigham Leicester Mass Ployer Emma Richards Brigham Brigham House Draper Spencer Patrick Stanton New York Thomas Courtne Springfield George River Burington Kler Jane M. Richards

Japan as mediator of east and west solves problem

Boston audience hears Dr. Toyekichi Iyenaga assert Japan backed by the United States and Great Britain can guide China. He says reforms cannot come from China alone and Japan must cooperate with the U S and Britain to awaken the East, acting as mediator.

Boston Mass Japan United States Great Britain China Toyekichi Iyenaga Iyenaga

Fire damages steamships in Erie Basin incident

In New York on November 21 the steamship Finance of the Panama Railroad Steamship Co was seriously damaged by a fire in its hold spreading between decks. The Finance stood between the Excelsior of the Southern Pacific Co and the Nord America of the Velone Line as all three waited in the Erie Basin to enter dry dock. The Excelsior was scorched but not badly damaged after being towed away. the Nord America was also near the blaze. There were only a few men aboard the three vessels and all escaped.

New York Steamship Finance Fanama Railroad Steamship Company Excelsior Southern Pacific Company Nord America Velone Line Erie Basin Hames

Man Found Dead in Hotel After Gas Asphyxiation

In Rocton Massachusetts a hotel porter forced a room door and found a man dead from suspected asphyxiation inside the Ketterer Hotel. A woman listed as his wife, registered as Frank Lavigne and wife, had vanished. The man, about 30, well dressed, left unidentified. Separate notice mentions added drawing room sleeping car service joining The Sunset Express for California.

Rocton Mass Ketterer Frank Lavigne City

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