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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1904
Page
2
A detailed account describes a plan to damage a vessel, with workmen drilling hulls and a Navy Yard effort to prevent repetition. The report covers the investigation, the role of the ship’s constructors, and a recommendation to Congress for punishment to deter similar offenses.
Massachusetts case reports Secretary Hugh Gurney involved in a speed violation on a September highway near Stockbridge. Amos Schermerhorn of New York claimed Gurney accepted responsibility while Sherry Noble aided, with Deputy Sheriff Noble recording names. Officials pursue official statements, defense, and potential penalties as the incident is reviewed by state and federal authorities.
Catholic University of America Georgetown University and E C Humphreys of Wheeling WV intervened in the Byrne versus Williamson equity suit claiming a deed of trust secured notes invested by plaintiffs. They seek disclosure of other note holders and amounts, asserting the trust dated June 2 1887 released in fraud. Intervenors hold multiple notes and seek equal cost sharing to support the original plaintiffs.
Flames issued from a roof tower on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest drew a crowd about 12:20 this morning. Fire was checked by Chemical Engine No 1 and Chemical Company No 2, causing slight building damage. Defective wiring linked to an illuminated sign likely started the blaze. Fire units Nus 1 2 6 and 1 Chemical So 1 Truck C and water tower responded. Assistant Chief Wagner led the operation.
Police report a possible office break in at the District Building near the collector and assessor offices. A man in a slouch hat allegedly dangled from the east window, leaped to ground fifteen feet below, and fled through Canterbury alley toward John Marshall place or Louisiana avenue, with no detailed description available.
Charles Swan a thirteen year old boy is missing from his home at 92 Pennsylvania avenue northwest police search in every direction. His mother Louise Swan and grandfather Charles Hessler believe he was kidnapped and report the case to Capt Cross. Last seen about 4:30 pm when he left with a strange boy, no trace found by midnight. Childhood custody matters and a four year old anonymous threat letter are noted.
A thirteen year old negro girl named Florence Height arrived at the Pennsylvania Railroad station from Leesburg Virginia carrying a note signed Mary Height requesting to wait in the waiting room until called. Detective Sears questioned her and she was sent to the House of Detention after being fed a meal. Lawyers discuss compensating attorneys assigned to criminal cases at a meeting in the Columbian Building. An engineer band program scheduled for Franklin Park includes multiple pieces and performers.
The will filed yesterday directs the sale of a parcel of ground on the New Cut road belonging to the testatrix. After debts and funeral expenses are paid the remainder goes to four children, George, Rachel, and Kate, and three grandchildren Adolphus Reed and Herman and Arthur Butler, divided equally.
Labor hosts presided by Central Labor Union at Typo Temple featured speeches by President Dickman and President Raymoad to a large business audience. Mrs Gittenger announced Washington lectures for teachers and students, while Mr Ray mond urged labor support. Music, beer and light fare accompanied a late evening reception.
The Mount Pleasant Congregational Church Mens Club held its annual fall rally and banquet in the soon to be gymnasium room with Prof Charles Clark presiding. Commissioner West, George OConnor, Judge Campbell, and Thomas Noyes spoke on faith, athletics, and community service while Rex M. Tosa Fishburn gave the benediction. An organ recital by S Frederick Smith Thora ia Neves and Jasper Dow McFall is scheduled tonight as part of the church’s week long completion celebration.
Mrs Sarah Fielding of Lis A street Northeast alleged enemies flashed electricity about her bed and poison was put in malt bags to harm her. She was examined by sanitary officers and committed to St Elizabeths Asylum. Also committed were James Reddick, a Black man who caused a scene over change, and Mary Elizabeth Scutt, an elderly woman of Sumner Street who threatened death to herself.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as the best remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues. It lists symptoms of kidney weakness and claims rapid, remarkable cures, urging readers to request a free sample bottle and pamphlet by mail from Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
The Volunteer Firemen Association marked the DC fire service centennial by presenting Chief William T Bett with a 10 inch sterling loving cup at the engine house on Nineteenth and H street. Judge Hagner praised the volunteers and lauded Bett as the last link between old and new styles of firefighting.
In a north Capitol Street incident Herman Brown twenty two suffered a deep leg wound from Reuben Holmes at the corner of Eleventh and streets. Holmes held a penknife and lunged, Brown collapsed, surgeon at the hospital reported a bone severed wound requiring twenty nine stitches. Also noted, a series of current events talks is planned at M Street High School with Dr Percy Hickling presenting on the city water supply and new filtration plant.
William Jackson alias Jack Rags a 33 year old Black escaped prisoner from the Workhouse was recaptured by Policeman Cullinann in Fighting Alley South Washington. He faces return to the workhouse or transfer to Baltimore to answer an assault charge.
About two dozen riders on a North Capitol Street car were soaked when a sewer crew manned a hydrant near corner Rushing and failed to notice the approaching street car. A spray from the hose drenched passengers, provoking shrieks and a hurried response from District workers before police were alerted.
An extensive weather report describes advancing high and low pressure across the Lake region, Dakotas, and western areas with a developing storm center. It notes generally cool temperatures, below average across the Midwest and Northeast, warmups in the Lake region and Ohio Valley, and showers probable in several areas including the Lake region and Upper Ohio Valley. Also included are hourly temperature readings for several cities and tide information for coastal areas, detailing expected winds and sunshine.
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