Ramsey ouster challenged at Wabash board meeting
New York Oct 1 Joseph Ramsey was removed from the presidency of the Wabash Railway at a special board meeting in Toledo Delano designated his successor Ramsey called the meeting improperly called with insufficient notice and protested before a by law required adjournment Lord ruling overruled but Delano assumed duties Ramsey said he would not enter the controversy while noting lawyers on the board Later in St Louis Oct 5 Lehmann Ramsey attorney said the injunction action would proceed as planned and the New York action would not affect it.
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Ramsey
Luxt
Toledo
New York
Joseph Ramsey
Wabash Railroad Company
Delano
Rinsey
George Gould
Vaid
Ilegal
Sising
Ticident Delano
Ones Dela 9
Paimsey Ara
Asstair Ramseys
Leonard's bail reduced in securities theft case
Henry A Leonard faced a bail reduction from 16900 to 3000 after allegedly stealing securities from National City Bank last week. Magistrate Pool declined the bank's request to surrender the stolen securities to police and rejected substitutes offered as evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National City Bank
New Lork
Henry A Leonard
Magistrate Pool
Leonard
Magistrite
Pool
Polic
Magstrate
FAILED TO CONVICT Mistrial in Case of Conductor Charged with Causing Southern Wreck
In Knoxville Tennessee on October 5 a mistrial halted the case charging criminal negligence against conductor W B Caldwell of the Southern Railroad wreck near New Market Tennessee on September 24, 1904 Judge C W Heitachi of Memphis prosecuted the case. The chief witness S E Cleage testified Caldwell admitted at the wreck scene that the accident was caused by neglecting orders.
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Southern
Knoxville
Tenn
Caldwell
Southern Railroad
New Market Venn
Ildwell
C W Heitachi
Memphis
Clayton Heiglell
S E Cleage
Southan
Tomb Erected for Fall Victim on Mount Epsilon
A memorial tomb is being built around the body of Lewis G Ivings, an art student from Canton Tl], who died after falling from Mount Epsilon. The body lies near the lake 500 feet below the summit and recovering it is unlikely. The inscription will name the young man, though the tomb may remain unseen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ates Pirk Cole
Mount Epsilon
Lewis G Ivings
Canton Tl
Believes Albers Innocent In Nicaraguan Case
American Consul Donaldson arrives in Washington to present documentary evidence from Managua. He travels to explain to the Department of State the case of two Americans named Albers, held by the Nicaraguan president, asserting their wrongful imprisonment and his justification for seeking their liberty.
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Washington
San Francisco
Chester Donaldson
United States
Managua
Wniariguit
Wiashington
Department of State
Albers
Republic
Donaldson
Eye tests on trains signals studied by oculists
Oculists will ride on engines of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad to test eye responses to train signals under real conditions. The experiment is organized with the L Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers handling the plan to compare practical watching with theoretical testing. Memorial to John Harvard in London seeks $1000 more soon as subscriptions reach 9 000 from Americans in London and visiting the United States. Major General Arthur J. Bradbett of St Paul, Minnesota, named by Charles B E Shiveley as supreme commander of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias.
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Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul
L Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
John Harvard
London
Bt Saviours Church
Southwark
Uniform Bank
Rrchimond
Ind
Arthur J. Bradbett
St Paul
Miaon
Knights of
Millions left son in law in Milwaukee will case
In Milwaukee on October 5 Judge Carpenter heard Emil Schandein and his sister Louise Frank contesting their mother Lizett Schandein's will. Dr Joseph Sholdski testified that Jacob Heyl, the son in law, drove a four in hand of rich horses while Emil had an old horse, and that Heyl allegedly used undue influence. The dispute centers on bequests of millions to Heyl.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Jacob Heyl
Lizett Schandein
Emil Schandein
Schandein
Joseph Sholdski
Carpenter
Louise F Frank
Sholdski
Inspecting Canal Work by Panama Advisory Engineers
The Panama Canal Advisory Board of consulting engineers arrived from New York and toured Mindi Gatun and Bahio to inspect dam sites. They will study the Chagres River and its devia tion by steam launches, returning to Colon this evening. Gorgons will be examined tomorrow and Culebra is slated for Saturday.
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Board of Advisory Engineers
Colon
Panama Canal
New York
Mindi
Gatun
Bahio
Chagres
Culebra
Yellow fever cases on Isthmus Panama update
Only two yellow fever cases have been reported on the Isthmus of Panama since September 15 with no cases since September 20. During September nine cases occurred, seven among foreign nonemployes and one American employe died. The other patient was an Italian nonemploye at Panama.
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Panama
Three Children Perish in Brookyn Fire Rescue Blazes
New York October 5 three children burned to death as their parents were rescued in a four story hat store fire on Reid avenue Brookyn. Firemen off duty William Lear and James Nugent woke tenants by breaking into apartments and assisting evacuations. Fire Chief Croker and a matron of incidents including a mother giving birth elsewhere. The blaze caused multiple injuries and an incendiary origin is suspected.
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New York
St Mary’s Hoanital
H Hospitals
Reid Avenue
Brook Tyn
Charles Donnelly
Robert Donnelly
Katharine Donnelly
Crokers
William ‘Lear
James Nugent
Joseph Hanlein
Jeremiah Donnelly
Donnelly
Mny
Sher
Rose Moses
Christopher Leavy
Prayers For Typhoid Victims In Nanticoke
Protestant ministers in Nanticoke Pa joined relatives to pray for relief from a six week typhoid epidemic that has claimed twenty eight lives and sickened over four hundred in the area Rev Dr L C Floyd of the Methodist Church led the service as the community sought divine aid strength and patience during the affliction.
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Nanticoke
Washington Post
Wilkesbarre
L C Floyd
Methodist Church
Bride takes poison after quarrel over stepmother marriage
Mrs W F Lawrence, 19, wife of a wealthy cattle dealer in Yankton British Columbia, died by suicide today after a two week marriage. The children reportedly resented the union with a younger domestic who had worked in the Lawrence household during a three week acquaintance.
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Yankton
W F. Lawrence
Reception for Prince Louis Dinner on Board Flagship
The British squadron led by Prince Louis of Battenberg will visit Annapolis and New York in November. Rear Admiral Evans will host dinners and receptions aboard the flagship and at the White House and Naval Academy. A full program includes events in Washington, Annapolis, Governors Island, and New York with additional entertainments and visits planned for November 1 through 13, 1905.
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Severn
Capital
White House
Naval Academy
Robley D. Evans
United States
Prince Louis of Battenberg
Annapolis
New York
Admiral Evans
Anchorage
Prince Louis
Chesapeake
North Atlantic
Evans
Washington
Admiral Sands
Academy
Wil
New York Bay
Mayor McClellan
Gen Grant
Department of the East
Governors Island
West Point
Col R M Thompson
Chamber of Commerce
Drake
St George Society
Gibraltar
Admiral Coghlan
New York Navy Yard
Pilgrim Society
Porter
Naval Home
Philadelphia
EF W Berle
Naval War College
Narragascett Bay
Rp I
Washington, DC
Board of Inspection
F J Schell
Sfék
Ho Laning
Worle
Missouri
Bureau of Ordnance
Navy Department
Trent R W Vincent
Lancaster
Navy Yard
Langue Island
Navy
Kansas City
W Maudlin
Scorpion
G P Bradley
Naval Hospital
Weahington
Portsmouth
Nhw
That Place
D Dickinson
H L Law
Rendeevous
Boston
Mass
W T Wallace
H N. Curtis
Chattarooga
F van Sant
Migsouri
A W Aston
Celtic
J M Kennedy
Mare Island
Cal, &c
Warrent
J T Bigge
The
Gas Engine and Power Company
Morris Heights
Bonaparte at Academy and Navy Officers Moves
Secretary of the Navy Charles J Bonaparte visited the Naval Academy Annapolis and inspected buildings after an informal reception. Other items note officer transfers and retirements including Major Otto Bether retirement and Lieut MacArthur ordered to Tokyo as aid to his father Gen. MacArthur.
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Washington Post
Annapolis
Secretary of the Navy
Charles J Bonaparte
Naval Academy
Admiral Sands
Academy
Naval
Mr. Bonaparte
Battalion of Marines
Bonaparte
Corvocoresses
Slaves Together in Youth Old Virginia Couple Sundered by Death
The body of Stephen Hodges, missing butler for Miss Margaret Wallace of 1707 P Street NW, was found in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal near Great Falls MD. Police traced the identification from a circular and note Lucy Hodges, once a slave in Virginia, mourns as the couple, brought to Washington a month earlier, are remembered. He apparently wandered from Fourteenth Street and New York Avenue NW toward Cabin John Bridge, fell into the canal, and drowned.
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Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Great Falls
Stephen Hodges
Margaret Wallace
P Street
Lucy Hodges
Phesus
Miss Wallace
Washington
Stephen
Benning
Fourteenth Street
New York Avenue
Georgetown
Cabin John Bridge
Confederate Veterans Elect Petersburg Reunion Delegates
Delegates chosen at a Confederate Veterans Association meeting in Washington to attend the Petersburg reunion on October 26 and 27. The list includes John T Callaghan H P Jones Maj Robert W Hunter John H Walsh Capt John M Hickey Silas Hare Thomas W Hungerford and J F Hartigan. A committee was named to pursue graves care for POW prisoners.
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Petersburg
Confederate Veterans’ Association
Eleventh
Harry Heath
Virginia Grand Camp of Confederate Veterans
John T Callaghan
H P Jones
Robert W Hunter
John H Walsh
John M Hickey
Silas Hare
Thomas W Hungerford
J. F Hartigan
Washington Post records legal events of the preceding day
The Washington Post remains the sole newspaper in the District to publish a complete record of all legal events from the prior day, providing comprehensive coverage of court actions and related proceedings.
Weller Replies On Police Census And School Attendance
Charles F. Weller of Associated Charities sends a detailed reply to municipal critics. He disputes police census figures on Southwest Washington truancy, argues for cross checking school attendance with census totals, and supports efforts to reduce death and disease while urging compulsory schooling for youths aged eight to fourteen.
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Charles F. Weller
Associated Charities
Turl
Washington
South Capitol Street
Ag*lt
Southwest Washington
D. O’brien
Clyte Center
O'Brien
Poles Department
Aimuelf
Oly
Bureau of Labor Statistics
G. A Weber
National Capital
West
Maj
Presbytery Meets Monday in Vienna VA for Mission Reports
The Presbytery of Washington City convenes in Vienna on Monday at 7:30 p m to hear reports on home and foreign missions and Sunday-school work. Rev Albert Evans will preach opening sermon as moderator retires. Western Presbyterian Sunday school unveils a plan for a full-time visitor to boost pupil numbers and church membership growth.
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Presbytery
Washington City
Vienna
Albert Evans
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian
Western Presbyterian
Washington
Old Dominion
Virginia
Western Presbyterian Sunday School
Harry G Kimball
Arthur W. Harkness
George Bailey
TWO WIVES SEEK DIVORCE IN MIDWEST CASES
Drusilla L Moore sues Thomas J Moore for divorce and alimony claiming abandonment after letters from a young admirer were intercepted by Moore's mother. She alleges he sought to sever their ties and employed counsel to contact the admirer. Lorenzo Bailey represents Mrs Moore. Benristta Alexander sues William Alexander for absolute divorce on grounds of infidelity with Albert Sillers as her attorney.
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Moore
Drusilla IL. Moore
Thomas J. Moore
Lorenzo Bailey
Benristta Alexander
William Alexander
Albert Sillers
Nurse Sues for Damages Over Coffee Drugging Remark
Mary M Reed, a professional nurse, sues Mrs Aimeda G Steele for 10000 damages alleging business and reputation harm from remarks about drugging her coffee to trigger removal to an asylum. Campbell Carrington is the plaintiff's attorney.
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Mary M Reed
Aimeda G Steele
The Luck of a Boy. Tatantent w The Luck of a Boy. Tatantent w
Ronert Mowuunge, age unknown, of 518 G Street Southeast, was struck by a car at Fifth and G Streets Southeast last night. He was thrown against the fender but escaped with a raised leg and minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronert Mowuunge
G Street
Scotch Visitor Praises Roosevelt and Washington Growth
Sir John Leng of Dundee, editor of the Dundee Advertiser, in Washington, lauds President Roosevelt as a good and great man. He notes Washington’s transformation since 1876 with greener streets and grand libraries, and comments on British farming, stock breeding profits, and the Balfour government’s coming electoral setback. Leng predicts closer Anglo American ties and plans a broader U.S. tour after visiting New York and the Hudson.
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Sir John Leng, Bart
Dundee
Scothand
Roosevelt
Post
Fenave
Tuave
Washington
Sir John
Finland
Russia
Balkans
Egypt
India
Europe
Philadelphia
California
Oregon
Library of Congress
Great Britain
Argentina
Canada
Australia
South Africa
Britain
Scotland
London
John
Dundee Advertser
Dundee Advertiser
Spain
Sicily
England
Capital
Hudson
Lake Champlain
Redeem Our Home Through Firm Action by Inmates
Sergt. Rothery appeals for aid from comrades of the United States Soldiers Home to restore its reputation. He urges inmates to resist intoxication, refuse funds to buy alcohol, and unite to redeem the home from the bad conduct of a few, hoping virtue and honest effort will secure victory.
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Sergt. Rothery
United States
Henry N Rothery
Fifth United States Artillery Beret
Beret Rothery
Grunkarda
Henry VV Rothory
US Artillery
Excelsior Literary Club Reassembles for 1906 Season
The Excelsior Literary Club opened its 1906 season at Edith Sage Emerson's 62 T Street NW with large attendance. Officers installed include President Mrs M L Willis and vice presidents Mrs Edith Sage Emerson Mrs Jennie Bradley and Mrs Florence Barringer. A sympathy letter was sent to widowed member Mrs George A Bacca and another to ill Mrs Addie Murray. Mrs Ellen Foster sent notes from her Japan Taft party journey. No formal program, members shared summer experiences, Chopin selection praised, next meeting at Mrs Baker’s 1800 Q Street NW.
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Excelsior Literary Club
Edith 5Age Emerson
T Street Northwest
M L. Willis
Edith Sage Emerson
Jennie Bradley
Florence Barringer
Christine W Dunlap
I A Hawkes
Sarah Turnbull
George A Bacca
Addie Murray
J Ellen Foster
Japan
Chopin
Tuthi
Baker
Q Street
Church Club Elects Officers for Second Year
The McKendree Brotherhood Club on Massachusetts avenue between Ninth and Tenth streets NW elected officers for the year: President T. Covert, Vice President Bowker Jr, Warden J S Newshaw, Secretary Charles A Milstead, Chaplain Rev E L Hubbard, Treasurer J W Craig, Master of Finance Gardner F Johnson, Guide Harry Caldwell, Sentinel Dayton Miller. The club started about a year ago and has about 125 members citywide.
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Brotherhood of McKendree Church
McKendree Brotherhood Club
McKendree M. & Church
Massachusetts Avenue
Ninth
Tenth Streets
T. Covert
I Bowker, Jr
J S& Newshaw
Charles A Milstead
E Il Hubbard
J. W Craig
Gardner F. Johnson
Harry
Mrs McLean pushes recognition policy for DAR committees
Mrs Donald McLean, president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution, defends appointing nonboard members to committees including finance. She says any DAR member can hold office, plans Continental Hall work to resume soon with strong donations. A diamond American flag pin was gifted to her, and she will stay in town to oversee projects and entertain.
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Donald McLean
Harmony Relly
D. A
Mra
McLean
National Board of Management
John Russell Young
Berthe M Robbins
DAR
Xesults
Arlington
Board of Management
Finance Committee
Continental Hall
Richardson and Burgess
Ita
Boys' Brigade heads to Pittsburgh for encampment
About sixty members of the Boys' Brigade left Washington by train at 8:41 PM for Pittsburgh to attend the United Brigade encampment. They will compete for the trophy cup they hold after last year’s victory while Maj. P. H. Nicholson led the marching party.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Pittsburg
United Brigade
Maj
P. H. Nicholson
Capi le
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Wabash
Chief Croker
Bride
Louis of Battenberg
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USA
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Charles N Murphy
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Twenty-fifth Infantry
Roy C Kirtland
Twentyfifth Infantry
Elmer 8 Roach
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Colo
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
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Fla
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Mantle
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Key West Barracks
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Wash
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Fort Dade
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Alvarado M Fuller
Ninth Cavalry
Johnson City
Abingdon
Chilhowie
Robert B
Army Medical Museum
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Deane C Howard
Charles R. Reynolds
James D Gleenan
Aurgeon
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Tenth Infantry
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Cal
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Washington Barracks DC
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Harry McCrea
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King
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MR. Weller
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Sir John Leng
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Excelsior
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Irene Pole
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George Evans
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John Barker
Mias Pole
Ohio Republicans
Ohio Republican Association
Loyal Legion Hall
Tenth Street
At & O
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Boys’ Brigade
Washington Lads
Bohemians
Hotel de <Atley
Louis Hartman
Bessie Taylor
Fred Travers
H E Young
Mises Daisy Radcliffe
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