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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1905

Page

24

Ame Cadet Officers Central Gets the Colonelcy

The Central High School cadet corps completes its annual organization for 1905-06 with H. R. Standiford named colonel. Officers and noncommissioned officers across nine companies are announced, while McKinley and Eastern high schools report staffing gaps and pending appointments for Company K and other roles.

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

McKimmie Elected President At Eighteenth Medical Meeting

Dr C A M McKimmie honored as president of the Medical and Surgical Society of the District of Columbia at its eighteenth annual gathering held at Dr Presley Hunt s residence. Dr Hunt reviewed the year s work, praised the society, and urged continued leadership. Dr Moran presented a paper on Puerperal Eclampsia after research trips to Europe. Others attending included prominent physicians and Gen George M Sternberg among many.

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 Plan New Washington Club

Spanish War Veterans of the District of Columbia held a meeting on Sixth Street to advance plans for a new Spanish War Veterans Club in Washington. The committee reported progress and outlined an entertainment at the National Theater in December. A resolution endorsing Oscar J. Ricketts for Public Printer was adopted and sent to the President. Army of Tennessee met in Cincinnati with Gen. Granville M Dodge presiding. A monument care resolution for McPherson on the Atlanta battlefield was approved. The annual session will be held at Council Bluffs.

Army of Tennessee Cincinnati 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

Revenue trials open in Greensboro court postponement

In Greensboro on October 5 the U S Court postponed indictments against Nick Williams Distillery Co N Green Williams and D H Kennedy to a Special term starting October 24 after counsel withdrew pleas. Later Samuel deputy collector faced a conspiracy case with eleven counts and nine distillers. Evidence to begin Friday with defense to quash for misjoinder.

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 Ia

Judges Coming Home Open October Term of Supreme Court

The Supreme Court opens its October term with all justices present. The first day includes cases on the Mississippi Louisiana boundary tax rights from ducks to terrapin, peonage law challenges, and Senator Greene’s stamp canceling case. Justice Swayer and others return from summer retreats as 416 cases await hearing.

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

Dairy Firm Sells Langdon Plant to Corby Company

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

Cuticura Soap Promises Clear Healthy Complexion

Mrs R Retchenberg of 14 Falton Street New York testifies that a healthy woman can keep skin soft white and clear by using Cuticura Soap and water. She says her friend credited her brilliant complexion to the same routine and that she adopted it with conviction.

R. Retchenberg Faltoa St New York

Three Dispute Claims Put Long Service Over Forty Years

John L. Elliott A. F. Moulden and Thomas E. Roach dispute the claim of oldest government employee as records show Roach has forty four years of service since August 1861 in the First Assistant Postmaster General’s office. Moulden leads with long tenure in the appointment division while Elliott holds top credit in the inspection division.

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

Long Civil Service Careers Highlight Washington Post Office

The article profiles veteran officials Roach Elliott and Moulden of the Post Office Department. It notes Roach’s 44 years of service with about five years overtime, his role in bond division reform, and notary duties. Elliott, from Wilmington, has 74 years of government service and plans to continue. Moulden, Maryland native, began as a page in 1867 and served since, including Civil War era guard duty. The piece mentions a push to verify forty-year service records following Atkinson’s statements.

Grant Civil Service Roach Post-office Department Civil Service Board James Bond Division Mr. Roach J. L. Elliott John L. Eliott Uncle Sam Tie Elliott Wilmington Del Washington Eiliott A. F. Moulden Moulden Maryland Patents Joseph Ht Holt Ostmaster Postoffice Guard Lincoln Atkinson United States Adler America New York Pennsylvania Stock Exchange of Stock Exchange Miarkens Virginia Adler Saver Jacob Lumbrozo Richard Cromwell Lisbon Holland Ander Alleghany Mountins Baltimore Richmond Beth Shalom Norfolk West Virginia

Woman treated after carbolic acid attempt at Emergency Hospital

Mrs. Harry Lacy of 71 Missouri Avenue northwest was treated at the Emergency Hospital around 1 30 this morning for carbolic acid poisoning. A man named Daniel Donahue heard her threaten self harm before she swallowed a bottle as she approached him on the south side of Pennsylvania Avenue between Four and a Half and Sixth streets northwest. An ambulance was summoned and she is expected to recover.

Harry Lacy Donahue

Takahira to Visit Japan on Six Month Leave

The Japanese Minister Takahira will depart Washington around December 1 for Japan on a six month leave of absence, the first such leave in years. In his absence Eki Hioki, first secretary, will serve as chargé d affaires. He attended a Roosevelt lunch yesterday.

Takahira Japan Washington Eki Hioki Roosevelt

Director Hughes Heard At M Street High School Probe

Percy M. Hughes, director of high schools, testified at a board of education hearing on charges against Mrs. A J Cooper principal of M Street High School. He questioned curriculum, alleged favoritism toward certain students for collegiate honors, and cited teachers who claimed racial writing inadequacies. He noted Cooper’s refusal to enforce certain controls and described rule conflicts that led to disagreement.

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

Carroll Institute Elects in Lively Election at 914 Tenth

The Carroll Institute election drew a large turnout at 914 Tenth Street NW. James F. Shea was re elected president and James A Cahill reelected treasurer. Joseph D Sullivan and J Stephen Giusta vied for secretary with Giusta winning by a small margin. Ten directors were elected including Henry Aehon Robert C Howard W C Sullivan P C 8 Trainor William 68 McCarthy and John J Gorman. John J Nolan defeated William Henry Dennis for vice president. The result was announced after polls closed late and the new officers outlined plans for the coming year including reopening the evening school on October 2 and a busy season for literary dramatic and music clubs sports and lectures.

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 in Critical Condition After Spine Operation

Lucien H. Conen, Marine Band member, was shot by Mrs. Jennie L. May and remains in critical condition at Nevgal Hospital. An operation on his wounded spine was performed yesterday. doctors fear the bullet may be lodged in his left lung. Detached line notes Straughan, an elderly man, claiming a Washington Traction Company damages payout. Det. Helanami McNames took him into custody.

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

Jews Will Celebrate 250 Years in United States

A national observance marks the 20th anniversary of Jewish arrival in America with services on the Saturday and Sabbath before Thanksgiving. Jacob H. Schiff chairs the coordinating committee with figures like Cyrus Adler and Simon Wolf among its members. Washington participation is planned and the goal is to unify congregations, synagogues, and Jewish organizations in observance and education.

United States 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 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

Willoughby de Bresby to wed Bloise Breese

London in October reports Lord Willoughby de Bresby eldest son of the Earls Ancaster plans to marry Bloise Breese eldest daughter of the late W F Breese of New York. The union links notable aristocratic and American families in a forthcoming ceremony.

Misa Breese London Lord Willoughby de Bresby Earland Ancaster Bloise W. F. Breese New York

Police Court Justice Appointment To Be Decided Today

A long national political process ends today as President and Attorney General Moody plan a third White House confab to pick the Police Court justice. Moody says no decision yet and will not reveal candidate chances until after today’s talks.

Police Court Moody White House

Pacific Liner Aground Near Eureka in Dense Fog

The steamer St. Paul from San Francisco to Portland ran ashore at Punta Gorda near Eureka in thick fog. She carried seventy five passengers all of whom were landed safely on the beach. The vessel loaded with general merchandise will probably be a total loss.

Eureka Cal St. Paul San Francisco Portland Punta Gorda

First Steps in Improvement At Civic Association Talk

Cleveland October 6 The American Civic Association met with President J Horace McFarland of Harrisburg pa outlining actions to beautify starting at home. Frederick M Cruden of St Louis spoke on The Public Library as a Factor in Civic Improvement and the Women’s Outdoor League named officers Ja Edward Upton Sylvester Baxter Roy H Beebe and D G Hibbard held separate sessions.

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 Threat Forces Safekeeping for Kansas Family

In Fort Scott Kansas Captain and Mrs Bella Higgins their daughter Clarisa aged fourteen and her husband George Higgins were moved to Girard for safekeeping after a coroner's jury held them in connection with the death of Higgins's young son by a former wife. A mob had threatened to storm the jail.

Kansas Fort Scott Kans Bella Higgins Clarisa George Higgins Higgins Girard

Weather Update From Washington Bureau October Forecast

The weather service reports a West India disturbance near Cuba likely to gain strength by Friday. U S conditions expect mostly clear skies except in the North Pacific States with continued rain and winds. Temperatures run above average nationwide, with hot spells in the Mississippi Valley westward and cooler air Friday in the Northeast and plateaus. Winds vary by region, steamers to European ports see northwest to north winds, and storm warnings appear on the Washington coast.

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

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