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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1905

Page

8

Ame Cadet Officers Central Gets the Colonelcy

The Central High School cadet corps completes its 1905 06 organization with H R Standiford as colonel and a full roster of officers across nine companies. Lieutenant colonel B E Schreiber and majors from multiple high schools are named, while Eastern and McKinley schools fill most company commands. Promoted noncommissioned officers will be announced later as the nine company structure forms.

H. R. Standiford Central High School Col Standiford H Standiford Frankin School Scudder French Richards BE. Schreiber Bryan Eastern High School A. B Grifflin Centre High School William Lewis McKinley Manual Training School C A. Howland J F Mattern Swartzell Military Committee Schoo Desre Firat Central—Battalion Hyman Leroy Claude C Caylor Edward Steele George E Wilson McKnew Eaond Marke Cox Patchell Hillebrand Claggett A Stuart Young Frat Meutepant John H Sherman EB Kemper Meagley Parsona Meo Bath Greathouse Coa Eastern W. A. Porterfield Business Company B E L Trey JH Zimmerman JE Troth Rase Muljen Anderson Russell Gibson Couch Deltz Saunders Wood Ward W C Miter Bo Prise Hamtanant JW Field L. H. Sinclair Husiness W Tohken Meutenant D . Hundrich S A Mason Johnston Lester Arth Zarpel Sith Lowenthal Sharpless Beall McGlfin Miller and Sherwood Western William Bland Bret Edward Robey Thomas Farrington McKinsey EH F Leger Vo Pa Turnburks H Ehrlich Marlowe Davie Thiele Hryorly Shopemaker Hart Auerbach Moore Radmond J EB Law W. A Steinberg Liutenant H Potter B Cleveland de Neale King Howell Charlton Corporate Rodier Mitchner, Truesdale Rishards

Medical and Surgical Society Elects McKimmie President

The Medical and Surgical Society of the District of Columbia held its eighteenth annual meeting at Dr Presley C Hunt's residence. Dr C A M McKimmie was elected president with Dr A R Shands as vice president and Dr Llewellyn Biot as secretary and treasurer for the coming year. Dr John F Moran spoke on Puerperal Eclampsia and has studied the topic in Europe.

John F Moran Moran Europe O A M MckKimaune A R. Shands Llewellyn Biot Drs F B Bishop H D Fry Abbie Eliot Walsh Thomas King Luce James D Morgan Bprigg Morse Adams May J R. Kean Vincent Magruder Hammett Mayfield Bovee Bureh M . Ireland W H Forwood Rover Hagner Gwynn Hickling EL. Moan Atkinson Huot George M. Sternberg Chamberlin Carr McKindie Pickford Shoade

Spanish War Veterans Club plans new Washington social group

Spanish War Veterans of the District of Columbia talked at a Sixth Street home about forming the Spanish War Veterans Club of Washington. The committee outlined plans for an entertainment at the National Theater in December and endorsed Oscar J. Ricketts for Public Printer. Army of Tennessee meets in Cincinnati with Gen. Dodge presiding and discusses care of the McPherson monument in Atlanta.

Army of Tennessee Cincinnati Society of the Army of Tennessee Granville M Dodge New York McPherson Atlanta Auditorium Dodge Fred S. Grant Woodson & Marshall Council Blufta

Revenue Trial Delays Involving Distillery Firm and Officials

In Greensboro on October 5 indictments against Nick Williams Distillery Company and associates were postponed to a special term starting October 24 after counsel agreed to enter not guilty pleas. Later, Deputy Collector Samuel and peers faced conspiracy charges. eleven counts allege collusion with distillers, false reports, perjury, and forgery. The defense plans to quash for misjoinder. trial expected to last two days.

Washington Post Greensboro N. C United States Nick Williams Distillery Company N. Green Williams D. H. Kennedy Samuel Aycock C. B. Watson J. W. McNeill Adams and Bynum Sulla Samuel Fa

Judges Coming Home for October Term Opens at Court

The Supreme Court prepares to open October term with all justices present. Big docket includes Mississippi Louisiana boundary dispute involving taxes on ducks and terrapin and the McGuire v Blount case amid alleged Judge Swayne bias. Peonage rulings and Senator Greene stamp fraud case set for first day along with a White House visit.

Mississippi-Louisiana Greene Supreme Court of the United States Brewer McKenna Brown Justice Holmes Beverly Farms Massachusetts Justice White Narragansett Pier Justice Day Atlantic City Justice Peckham Albany Justice Harlan Quebec Court of Appeals Supreme Court White House Mississippi Louisiana New York City Maryland Simon Chesapeake McGuire Blount Judge Swayne Florida Macon Emory Speer United States State of Georgia New York State Ray New York

Standard Dairy Plant Sold to Corby Company

The Standard Dairy and Ice Company sold its Langdon plant in North Dakota to the Corby Company. The milk purifying machinery was not included and will be moved to the Standard Company's city depot at 1833 Fourteenth Street Northwest.

Cuticura Soap Favored For Skin Help By NY Couple

Mrs. R. Retchenberg, wife of a well known jeweler in New York, endorses Cuticura Soap saying a healthy woman can keep a fine skin with plenty of Cuticura Soap and water. She notes it keeps skin soft white and clear and helps prevent redness and roughness.

R. Retchenberg Faltoa St New York

Three Dispute Claims Record Long Government Service

John L. Elliott, A F Moulden, and Thomas E Roach claim longest Post Office service as decades of clerks since 1861 come into sharp contrast with John B Atkinson. Roach notes forty four years since August 1 1861 under Lincoln, rising from bond division to principal clerk of the appointment division.

John L. Elliott Treasury Thomas E. Roach Department A. F. Moulden Page Patent Office John B. Atkinson Uncle Sam Post Office Department Atkinson T. E. Roach Lincoln Blair

Veteran Post Office Clerks Honored for Long Service

A historic roll of long serving Post Office staff highlights Roach Elliott and Moulden. Roach praised as a skilled penman who oversaw bond divisions and overtime. Elliott, since 1866, remains active. Moulden, page-turned clerk and Civil War guard, credits decades in the department.

Woman Treated After Carbolic Acid Poisoning at Emergency Hospital

Mrs. Harry Lacy of 71 Missouri Avenue Northwest was treated at the Emergency Hospital about 1 30 this morning for carbolic acid poisoning. Daniel Donahue reported she approached him in an alley on Pennsylvania Avenue between Four and a Half and Sixth streets Northwest and threatened self harm before swallowing the bottle she carried. An ambulance was summoned and she likely will recover.

Harry Lacy Donahue

Takahira to Visit Japan on Six Month Leave

Japanese Minister Takahira plans to depart Washington around December 1 for six months in Japan. First secretary Eki Hioki will act as chargé d'affaires in his absence. The minister was guest of President Roosevelt at a launch yesterday.

Takahira Japan Washington Eki Hioki Roosevelt

Director Hughes Heard At M Street High School Hearing

Percy M. Hughes, director of high schools, testified at the board of education hearing on Mrs. A. J. Cooper, principal of M Street High School. He urged curriculum comparisons, questioned black students’ readiness for the general curriculum, and cited four teachers claiming colored students are incompetent at English composition. He alleged Cooper favored certain pupils and enforced rules she disagreed with.

Percy M. Hughes Board of Education A. J. Cooper M Street High School Hughes Cooper M Street Mise Nelle Hunter

Carroll Institute Elects In Spirited Annual Vote

The Carroll Institute held its annual election at 914 Tenth Street NW with high turnout. James F. Shea was re elected president, James A. Cahill re elected treasurer, and Joseph D. Sullivan edged J Stephen Giusta for secretary by a 12 majority. Ten directors were chosen on the regular ticket led by Henry Aehon Robert C. Howard and others. John J Nolan defeated William Henry Dennis for vice president. The vote count ran past 10 pm as officials announced results after the heavy turnout. The president urged continued progress as the institute plans reopenings and club activities for the coming year.

Carroll Institute Tenth Street James F. Shea James A. Cahill Joseph D. Sullivan J. Stephen Giusta Giusta Board of Directors Henry Aehon Robert C. Howard W. C. Sullivan P. C Trainor William 68 McCarthy John J. Gorman John J. Nolan William Henry Dennis George H. Sullivan Seecon

Conen Wounded Marine Band Member In Critical Condition

Lucien H Conen member of the Marine Band lies in critical condition at Nevgal Hospital after a spine operation. Doctors cannot locate the bullet believed lodged in his left lung. The incident followed a shooting by Mrs Jennie L May about two weeks ago amid a Washington crowd. detectives arrested Charles W Straughan after he claimed to receive 1,000,000 from the Washington Traction Company for damages.

Lucien H. Conen Marine Band Jennie L. May Nevgal Hospital Charlies W. Straughan Pennsylvania Avenue Fifteenth Washington Traction Company Helanami McNames

JEWS WILL CELEBRATE CAME HERE 250 YEARS AGO

The 20th anniversary of Jewish arrival in the United States will be marked with services on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and Sabbath schools on Sunday. Jacob H. Schiff chairs the national committee with Cyrus Adler and Simon Wolf among key members. Washington participation noted with District of Columbia representatives. Plans aim to unite congregations and Jewish organizations in a nationwide observance. Historical notes recount growth in population, wealth, and influence from early settlement to the late 19th century. Maryland and Virginia histories described, including early settlers and civil rights context. Funeral of Charles E Downs reported, with interment at Glenwood Cemetery.

United Tes Washington Jacob H. Schiff New York Cyrus Agiler Jacob H. Hollander Oscar 3. Straus District of Columbia Simon Wolf Emil Berliner A. 8. Solomons Col C. H. Lauchheimer Milton Rosenau United States Council of Jewish Women Jewish Chautauqua Society Young Men's Hebrew Association Jewish Orphan Asylums Cyrus Adler Dutch West India Company Noah Board of Delegates of American Israelites Isaac Markens David Sulzberger Adler America Pennsylvania Stock Exchange of Stock Exchange Miarkens Maryland Virginia Adler Saver Jacob Lumbrozo Richard Cromwell Lisbon Holland Ander Alleghany Mountins Baltimore Richmond Beth Shalom Norfolk West Virginia

Willoughby de Bresby to wed Bloise Breese heir

London in October reports Lord Willoughby de Bresby the Earl and Countess of Ancaster's eldest son will soon marry Bloise Breese eldest daughter of the late W F Breese of New York City confirming a forthcoming aristocratic alliance between British nobility and an American family.

Misa Breese London Lord Willoughby de Bresby Earland Ancaster Bloise W. F. Breese New York Allen Murray Frederick de Butt District of Columbia Brm New York Arena City of Washington Frederick C Butt Fred C Buttee International Bureau of the American Republica Jackson Place Washington DD. C Bureau Frederick Mayer Linworth Place

Police Judge Appointment Decision Today

The vacant Police Court justiceship remains unresolved after a White House conference between the President and Attorney General Moody. A third meeting is scheduled today. Moody will not reveal candidate standings, but expects a likely appointment after the talks conclude.

Police Court Moody White House

St Paul Runs Aground Near Eureka In Dense Fog

The steamer St Paul bound from San Francisco to Portland went ashore at Punta Gorda near Eureka during dense fog. Seventy five passengers were landed safely on the beach, and the vessel with a cargo of general merchandise is likely a total loss.

Eureka Cal St. Paul San Francisco Portland Punta Gorda

First Steps in Improvement at Civic Association

The Cleveland gathering heard J Horace McFarland of Harrisburg urge starting improvement at home before preaching to others. Frederick Cruden of St Louis outlined the public library as a civic center and reading-distribution hub. The women's outdoor league elected Ja Edward Upton, Mrs Sylvester Baxter, Mrs Roy Beebe, and Mrs D G Hibbard to key posts.

Friends of Improvement Cleveland Ohio American Civb Association J. Horace McFarland Harrisburg Frederick M. Cruden St. Louis Cruden Women's Outdoor League Department Charles Millspaugh Chicago Fallows Edward Upton Waukegan Ill Sylvester Baxter Malden Mass Roy H. Beebe D. G. Hibbard Racine

Mob threatens jail over boy’s death case in Kansas

In Fort Scott Kansas Captain and Mrs Bella Higgins their daughter Clarisa aged fourteen and husband George Higgins were held by the coroner's jury for the death of Higgins's young son by a former wife. They were removed to Girard late last night for safekeeping after a mob threatened to storm the jail.

Kansas Fort Scott Kans Bella Higgins Clarisa George Higgins Higgins Girard

Weather Summary and River Bulletin for October 6

The Weather Bureau reports a West India disturbance near eastern Cuba likely to form more on Friday. US weather mostly clear, with rain in the North Pacific States and warmer than average temperatures across many regions. Friday will be fair elsewhere with Saturday rain in the Southern States. Winds along coasts vary by region. temperatures shown for multiple U.S. cities and a Potomac Shenandoah river update.

Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington West India Cuba United States North Pacific Lake Missinippi North Pacific States Upper Lake Mississippi River Rocky Mountains New England Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Gulf Lower Lakes Upper Lakes Grand Hams Ramn Max Spinfall Atlanta Cy Atlantic City N. J Biamarck N. D Boston Masa Butfalo Chicago Ill Cincinnati Cheyenne Wye Denver Colo Very Des Moines So És Galveston Tex Helena Mont Indianapolis Jacksonville Kansas City Little Rock Ark Marquette Mich Memphis Tenn New Orleana New York N. Y Omona Nebru Pittsburg Salt Lake City Utah St. Louis St. Paul Minn Springfield Vickaburg Miss River Bulletin Harpers Ferry W. Va Potomac Shenandoah

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