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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1905

Page

27

National Wholesale Druggists Convene in New York

The National Wholesale Druggists Association met in New York on October 4 1905 naming Washington DC as next year’s meeting site and electing officers led by President Lucien B Hall Cleveland OH. They backed a national proprietary focus with restrictions and urged wholesalers to refuse supply to mail order drug firms and grocery stores.

New York National Wholesale Druggists’ Association Washington, D. C Lucien B. Hall Cleveland Ohio W. J. Schieffe J. B. Riley Macon Charles C. Goodwin Boston Mass L. D Klein Philadelphia Roosevelt Showmaker Hoover Denver Interstate Commerce Commission Wholesale Egists’ Association Chicago John C. Gallagher Jersey City National Association of Retail Druggists Gallagher Mallorder John J. Carey Indianapolis Ind National Wholesale Druggists Carey Congress

Notice of cross-paper marriage and death insertions

Marriage and death notices in The Washington Post may appear the next morning in multiple papers at no extra charge. Inquiries and applications should be directed to coordinate the insertions across listed newspapers including The New York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald LP Louis Republic Syracuse Post-Standard St Paul Pioneer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Washington Post NW York Times Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Herald Louis Republic Syracuse Post-Standard Pall Pionieer Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Flain Dealer

Four hundred homeless after major Lumber District fire

Rhinelander Wisconsin October 4 A massive fire in the local lumber district destroyed Brown Brothers and Robbins Lumber Company yards and about forty million feet of lumber. Wind spread flames to the adjoining residence area, leaving about 400 people homeless and several blocks of homes burned. City hall and public buildings shelter the displaced while insurance totals around 400000.

Rhinelander Wis Brown Brothers Lumber Company Robbins Lumber Company

Dismissed Democrats Restored as Needed at Newport News Port

Civil Service Commission ordered restoration of Edloe Morecock and E N Eubank to their former ranks and a policy to rehire dismissed Democrats when more staff is required at Capt J E B Stuart’s Newport News port office. The action followed a political motives complaint and a September report to the President.

Greene Civil Service Commission J. E. B. Stuart Newport News Capt. Stuart Edloe Morecock E. N. Eubank Capt Stuart Morecock Eubank Edward N. Hubank Democratic Committee

Cecil County Man Nominated for Comptroller by Republicans

Baltimore dispatch reports Cecil County resident Henry M. McCullough was unanimously nominated for state comptroller at a Republican State convention presided over by Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte. Bonaparte attacked a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at disfranchising Black voters, arguing it would also disenfranchise white voters, especially those of foreign birth. He warned Republicans about the amendment and cited Maryland and Southern state parallels, predicting broad political consequences.

Baltimore Henry M. McCullough Cecil County Charles J. Bonaparte George R. Gaither Bonaparte United States Maryland Southern Virginia Cta

Hodel Nominated for Sheriff in Cumberland Primary

Complete returns from the Democratic primaries show William E. Hodel of Cumberland named sheriff by 878 votes over Albert A. Egolf. John G. Lynn Jr. defeated John L. Malloy for county treasurer by 158 votes. Road commissioners named Darby Brady, Patrick F. Brady, G. Clinton Uhl, and Elza W. Nave. About 1,400 votes were cast, with 6,000 Republican votes recorded a month earlier. Nominations will be ratified tomorrow.

Washington Cumberland Crawford County Wllam E. Hodel Albert A. Egolf John G. Lynn, Jr John L. Malloy Mount Savage Darby Brady Patrick F. Brady Frostburg G. Clinton Uhl Elza W. Nave Frank J. Dram John B. Shannon Register of Wills Shannon Hodel Lynn Orleans

Havemeyer Party Survives Cripple Creek Mine Blast

Special to The Washington Post from Colorado Springs reports President Havemeyer of the American Sugar Refining Company and a party were 500 feet underground in the Portland mine when a dynamite blast occurred. W B Thomas of Boston was seriously injured. Havemeyer and others were shocked but escaped serious harm amid explanations of the blast’s timing and location. An investigation by Portland management is expected.

Washington Post Colorado Springs Colo Havemeyer American Sugar Refining Company Portland Cripple Creek W. B. Thomas Boston Mises Adeline Havemeyer President Havemeyer Helen Thomas Eiecta Havemeyer Margaret Thomas Horace Havemeyer Mrs. Havemeyer Mr. Thomas

Fever reports and fever summaries in New Orleans area

Fever situation unchanged with 22 new New Orleans cases today bringing total to 3 004 and 400 deaths. Mississippi towns show9 new cases in Vicksburg Natchez Port Gibson Scranton and Hamburg while Pensacola reports 10 new cases. Dr J S Herron’s arrest over a sanitary inspection sparked citywide sensation. he is a veteran physician regarded as a yellow fever expert.

New Orleans Patterson Kenner Bunkle Thibodeaux la Fourche Crossing Jackson Miss Vicksburg Natchez Port Gibson Scranton Hamburg

Death notices from Denver New London and Attesa

Willard Teller a Denver lawyer and brother of Senator Teller dies at seventy from arteriosclerosis. William A McConnell noted theatrical manager dies at Roosevelt Hospital after appendicitis operation at fifty two, wife Mollie Sherwood formerly of the stage. Captain Meyers Bennet master of the schmoner Cassie F Bronson dies at fifty one, Malive of Barnegat. Walter E Northup president of the Central Bank of Oneida dies suddenly at home after bank collapse two months earlier. Body to be buried in Berkley Virginia.

Denver Colo Willard Teller United States Henry M. Teller Teller New York Buffalo N. Y Willam A. McConnell Roosevelt Hospital McConnell James KK. Hackett Mollie Sherwood London Conn Meyers Bennet Cassie F. Bronson Barnegat N. J Berkley Attesa Walter E. Northrup Central Bank of Oneida

Bishop Van de Vyver to resign rumored to take New Orleans post

Baltimore October 4 Right Rev A Van de Vyver bishop of Richmond is reported to have resigned or offered resignation to the Rome based propaganda cone gation. He is expected to return to Richmond soon and may be named successor to the late Archbishop Chappene in New Orleans following Chappene death after yellow fever outbreak.

New Orleans Baltimore A. van de Vyver Richmond Propaganda Rome van de Vyver Chappene Mgr

Found Dead in Elevator Shaft at Bodmann

Cincinnati. Oct 4. T Welsh of Johnson City Tenn was found dead in the elevator shaft pit at the Bodmann tobacco warehouse. Chest crushed, investigators say he may have been murdered and placed there to hide the crime. Coroner and police probing suspect foul play and a staged accident. Cleveland, Was. report notes American Civic Association convention opening with Dick J Crosby presiding and a speech on educational application of gardens.

Cincinnati Ohio T. Welsh Johnson City Yenn Bodmann Tobacco Warehouse Poycé Cleveland American Civic Association Dick J. Crosby Washington

Honor to New Commander for Men Only Reception by Potomac G A R

The Department of the Potomac G A R plans a Saturday evening reception for Commander-in-chief James A. Tanner. Festivities feature an escort from 1416 N Street NW to Grand Army Hall, a ceremonial landing, a salute, and music. Due to distance and crowding the event will be men-only.

Department of the Potomac Anner James A. Tanner Capt Edgar Iwill Grand Army Hall A. P. Tasker Gen. Tasker Thomas H. Martin Frederick G. Calvert B. F. Chase Grand Army Woman's Relief Corps of Cheyenne Wryo Old Guard Tracy Glenn C. Dorsey H. & Stevens Col. Tweedale Denver Colo Nts

Woman Caught by Ruse In Diamond Theft Case

Anna Hill, a Cincinnati maid, is charged with stealing diamonds worth 5500 from Eliot Trencheton's home. Arrested in Cincinnati, she was brought to Cincinnati for indictment amid claims of a prearranged ruse involving Pendleton to thwart prior identification. Pendleton testified before the grand jury after confirming Hill's Cincinnati entry as a supposed maid.

Cincinnati Chicago Eliot Trencheton Anna Hill Hill Pendleton Mrs. Pendleton Mrs. Hill Walnut Hills

Death in Stable Fire Claims Unknown Man and Two Injured

In Warren Ohio on October 4 a fire destroyed A L Pattengirl's stable. An unknown man may have been cremated while two other men suffered serious burns. Owen Kelly of Niles Ohio was rescued after severe burns. A third man named Wyands from Braceville Ohio jumped from the second story and broke a hip. The missing person's name Jasek born learned was probably cremated.

Warren Ohio A. L Jasek Born

WIFE MURDERER SEEKS RELEASE OVER INSANITY EXTRADITION

Juanansing, Mich. Oct. 4 D J Trombley a prisoner at the State prison at Jackson was before the Supreme Court on a writ of habeas corpus seeking release. He murdered his wife in Bay County was declared insane at Jackson escaped to Canada was extradited and returned to Jackson he argues insanity is not extraditable.

Juamasing Mich D. J. Trombley Jackson Supreme Court

Visitation at Osiris Lodge No 29 Hears Name Talk

Osiris Lodge No 29 FP AA M held its annual grand visitation at Scottish Rite Hall. Rev Dr Abram Simons delivered a scholarly address on the lodge name’s significance and mythical origin, giving members a fresh appreciation of the ancient name.

Lodge No. 29 Osiris Lodge Scottish Rite Hall G Street Abram Simons Simons

New Association House Opens October 16 at YMCA Washington

The YMCA at 1736 G Street N W announces the formal opening of its new Association House on Monday October 16. Full members gain living apartments on the fourth and fifth floors which will be ready for occupancy that day. Allotment numbers began Monday and run to Thursday night at 10 o'clock with apartment selections starting Friday October 6 at 5 p m in order of numbers allotted.

Bbarry Suidenty John J, II John J Ishwabeth Barry Funes Fourteenth Street At Pauls Church DOWNS Shails E Downs Farquhar Hickland Avenue Cleveland Park Hunt Sarah V. Hunt Jobo Ro Hunt Minck Miam Charlotte L C. A. Munck Edward Munck Third Street Bilumor Psyers Mary Christine Edward Blinentrd Juliet Rtotey Gue Kane Massachusets Avenue Martetse Mount Olivat Sinclair Dodok Pom Wilym Edgar Speiden Funer First Baptist Welock Theall Oclek Lucy Bayne Thal Witt Mlish S Theall Mae E. Bayne Br J SY Bayne Connecticut Avenue St. Barnabas’ Clateh Maryland Thierbach Charles H Thierbach, Jr Charles HO Bertha Therbach Wn Duncan Street Vrooman Kvansville Charles Carroll Vrooman Baptist

Oaths Cost Fifty Cents Each In Madison Court

Special to Tha Washington from Orange New Jersey October 4 Recorder Cook fines James Mack two dollars for swearing at a negro woman. When asked how many damns Mack used the witness guessed about four. The recorder announced the fine as fifty cents per damn. Nearby news notes a visit by National Commander Edwin Browne and garrisons to the colored Gen Guy V Henry Garrison at Odd Fellows Hall. Also report a missing New Yorker found dead by his own hand near Havreford. Brief maritime movements list arrivals and departures. A note ends with free pictures offered with Red Clover Creamery Butter. Here, a local, mixed-item column with court, missing-person, and steamer movement items.

N. J Recorder Cook Madison James Mack Mack Recorder Cock Edwin Browne D. D. Porter Theodore Roosevelt Army and Navy Union Guy V. Henry Odd Fellows’ Hall M Street

Metcalf to protest China circular on visas in cabinet clash

Secretary Metcalf and the Department of Commerce and Labor plan a strong protest over a State Department circular instructing American consuls in China to verify claims on Chinese certificates before visas. The issue was the Cabinet's focus after Metcalf missed a meeting due to illness, with ministers blaming commerce labor rules for Sino American tensions over Chinese admission.

Metcalf Department of Commerce and Labor State Department of Sta China

Weston Promotion Sought for Brig Gen John F Weston

A promotion push elevates Brig Gen John F Weston from Commissary General of Subsistence to major general to succeed Maj Gen George M Randall who retires shortly. Weston would command a division or department as vacancies arise with Col Henry G Sharpe expected to succeed Weston as chief assistant.

John F Weston George M. Randall Weston Henry G. Sharpe

Ricketts Not Barred From Public Printer Consideration

Friends of Oscar J. Ricketts Acting Public Printer were unsettled by a report the President would pick someone outside the Government Printing Office. Later it was learned the report was groundless and Ricketts’ friends gained hope as the President’s choice appeared open, with Ricketts still eligible.

Oscar J. Ricketts Ricketts Mr. Ricketts

Intercollegiate Tennis doubles closer than expected

In Philadelphia on October 4, Pennsylvania defeats Yale in a dramatic doubles match as Dewhurst and Register edge Behr and Spaulding in a tight finish. Dewhurst later faces Behr for the title while Dewhurst and Register advance to meet Wells and Field for the doubles championship.

Pennsylvania Yale Philadelphia Dewhurst Register University of Pennsylvania Behr Spaulding Leroy Columbia Wells and Field Whitman Harvard Sulloway Wella and Field Rendall Thompson Princeton

Collision injures bicyclist in Seventh Street crossing

A carriage owned by Mrs. L A Clark and driven by Newton Ball collided with a bicycle ridden by H J Burrows on Seventh Street near B Street Northwest. Burrows was knocked to the ground and dazed but declined hospital care and walked away.

L. A. Clark Roanoke Street Newton Ball Seventh Street B Street H. J. Burrows Massachusetts Avenue Northwest Burrows

Licensed to Marry Across Many Virginia Locales

A listing of multiple marriage licenses shows pairs from numerous Virginia towns and states including Prince William County, Brookneal, Beltimore, Woodbury, Anacostia, Tuma loosa, Leesburg, Falls Church, Richmond, and Grange County with partners from New Orleans and other areas. Names include Raymond Turner Blanche Smith Jack R Scott Virginia R Eder and many others arranged as couples ready for nuptials.

Raymond Turner Blanche Smith Thon Utterback Janie Graham Prince William County Jack R. Scott Virginia R. Eder Brookneal Patrick Maloney Margaret McGowan Charles W. Hendley Beltimom Genevieve C. Holtzman Ernest Josale Louise Nelgon Barry K. Boss Antoinette Eberly Vincent A. Osterman Nellie ©. Peck Anacostia D. C Daniel Collier Ella P. King Tumaloosa Ale George H. Besh Eva Grey Frederick Sowerby Etta E. Walker Leesburg Vic Willam B. Nash New York Nettie Pesrie Bush Richmond Cheries P. Bugkley Nettle Johnson Grange County Edwin Schumacher New Orleana Lulu F. Yates Grifficsburg

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