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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1904

Page

2

Payne Funeral Flight to Milwaukee With World Leaders Attending

Funeral services for Mr Payne drew a large official turnout with President Roosevelt Mrs Payne and Mrs Roosevelt among pallbearers. Supreme Court members, naval and military officers, diplomats and Cabinet officials attended, the procession moving from the church to Arlington. The body was shipped to Milwaukee aboard a special train with Secretary Hitchcock and other officials aboard, while divisions of the War and Treasury departments coordinated security and funeral arrangements.

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Cortelyou Vacancy Creates Acting Postmaster General Wait

Justice Department officials decline to opine but belief holds the President may name an Acting Postmaster General if the Postmaster General vacancy arises during Congress. Cortelyou, attending Henry Payne's funeral, met Roosevelt. Carleton later joined at the White House.

Department of Justice Pera Cortelyou Corelyon Washington New York Henry Payne Preadent Roosevelt Carelyou White House

Conference with President Roosevelt Referred to in Campaign Remarks

The text notes a meeting at St Johns Church with unresolved details, mentioning a conference lasting until nearly two oclock. It records questions about the campaign discussed with the President and shows no details shared, yet expresses confidence in Roosevelt's election.

St. John’s Church Roosevelt

HOUSES IN ALLEY BURNED IN SUNDAY FIRE RUN

Multiple small structures burned in Chews court and nearby lanes after a series of alarms. Carrie Taylor, J J Heton, and two other families faced loss as walls collapsed and a bureau held $100 disappeared. Total damage about 2000 dollars with insurance. Additional minor blazes at 44 and 42 street alley and a dump water home caused small losses. Firefighters responded to a false alarm from Woodley Lane to Klingle Ford road.

Chew's Court Second Street Carrie Taylor J. J. Heton Mra.Taylor Henson Bland Heron BI Second Street Charles E. Wallace Susan J. Murray Thomas Murray Baltimore Chew's ‘Court Carrie Smallwood Edward Joheson Street Alley Mem- Sof No Dns T. B. Carey Fifteenth Street Box Woodley Lane Klingle Ford Road

Salary Increase Move Backed by Washington Teachers

A large district meeting at Central High School supported the Washington Teachers Association to press Congress for higher salaries. Board president Gen. H. V. Boynton voiced board sympathy, while Prof. John A. Chamberlain and Miss Flora Hendry outlined a memorial and a modest salary schedule aiming for about a 20 percent overall rise.

Central High School Board of Education Superintendent of Schools Firsr Washington Teachers’ Association Congress John A. Chamberlain Association Prof. Chamberlain A. T. Stuart Stuart Washington H. V. Boynton Flora Hendrey Balarles Clark New York Boston Philadelphia Newark Cleveland

Tennallytown Forum Demands Se dosed sewers and representation

Citizens assemble at Tennallytown Masonic Hall led by Charles C. Lancaster to press suburb improvements. Speakers urge immediate service sewers, school capacity fixes, and congressional representation with possible suffrage limits. Meetings pledge to press Commissioners and board of education for action and funding.

Brookland Citizens Assess Car Service, Rail Lines

Brookland Citizens' Association criticized suburban rail cars from Eckington through Hyattsville and other Maryland towns as inadequate. They cited holiday service gaps, refusal to stop, and overcrowding. A committee was tasked to investigate remedies, with rail improvements and bumper safety near the Baltimore and Ohio depot noted. Fire committee praised Capt. Henry and described Brookland engine plans and Seventeenth Street access upgrades.

Brookland Citizens’ Association Nes Eckington Hyattsville Maryland Ecking Committee On Railroads Baltmore and Ohio Rhode Island Avenue F. A. Kinnan Henry Chemical Company No. 4 Brookland Seventeenth Street Joseph Baumer James L. Whiteside

Brookland Line Schedule and Crossing Improvements Discussed

Ford read communications from the Commissioners as President Kinnan said the Brookland line would soon schedule three and four half minute gaps between cars in peak hours. The Brook land crossing report by F A Harrison and Dr F Y Hull notes plans to place street and car lines beneath the railroad tracks. The committee reported they would include a recompmendation for this needed upgrade in estimates. Dr M J Holmes called attention to kindergarten teaching provisions while W A Hathaway urged more police protection and Harrigan proposed a police sub station. Secretary Ford presented his resignation, but the association unanimously asked for its withdrawal and tabled the matter until November.

Ford Kinnan Brookland Baltimore and Ohio Railroad F. A. Harrison F. Y. Hull M. J. Holmes J. EB. Ralph W. A. Hathaway Harrigan Association Lad T

WOUNDS MAY PROVE FATAL INASHBURN FARM QUARREL

Ernest L. Peacock twenty one of Ashburn Virginia was wounded when a quarrel with Henson Poole at Seldens Island near Seneca led Poole to fire five shots. Peacock underwent emergency surgery at Garfield Hospital with six intestinal holes sutured and a second arm wound dressed. He remained in critical condition at midnight.

Virginia Farm Ernest L. Peacock Ashburn Washington Garfield Hospital J. Ford Thompson Peacock Henson Poole Seldens Island Seneca Poole Norland

Republican Marching Club Reform Plans Outline at Metzerott Hall

A large gathering of Republicans met at Metzerott’s Hall led by the Roosevelt and Fairbanks League with Frank Raymond presiding. Delegates and speakers announced plans to reorganize the Republican Marching Club and hang a Roosevelt and Fairbanks banner on F street. Officers and committees were named for upcoming events and reunions.

Metzerott's Hall Roosevelt and Fairbanks League Frank Raymond Col Ezra Nat Hin John F. May Daniel Grosvenor William A. Hickey J. Roach L. W. Kearney League Raymond Td. J. Roach C. A. Pfau John T. May Roosevelt Fairbanks F Street Republican Marching Club Riegs House Old Boys Chin Interstate Marching Club

Dies of Typhoid At 600 Maine Avenue

William W Rotlow died at Columbia Hospital after four typhoid attacks and a Thursday operation failed to help. He was 47, a member of Washington Commandery No 1 Knights Templars, with funeral set for Metropolitan M E Church at 1 30 Sunday under Masonic Ladies auspices. Detective Howlett arrested Annie Coffer on petit larceny after two dresses were reported stolen from Mina Ellen Yudelvit of 609 D Street NW. One dress was recovered.

William W Rotlow Maine Avenue Columbiam Hospital Hollow Washington Commandery Knights Templars Metropolitan M. BE. Church Dreasen Howlett Annie Coffer Mina Ellen Yudelvit D Street

Delegates Named to Charlestown Colored Men’s Convention

The seventeenth algance moosevelt Re publican Club of a big city selects I. C. Luckett William L. Smith Webb Green R. H. Johnson and Joshua Green as delegates to the Colored Men’s Convention in Charles Town West Virginia on Monday October 17. Officers named are R. H. Johnson president and William L. Smith secretary.

Seventeenth Algance Moosevelt Republican Club of Big City Convention of Colored Men Charlestown W. Va I. C. Luckett William L. Smith Webb Green R. H. Johnson Joshua Green R. H. Johrson

Auto Fire Quenched on Street by Police

Late yesterday afternoon B A Cowell of Eighth and F streets NW was riding his auto at Second Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW when the car took fire from the gasolene tank. Policeman Beauregard threw water on the blaze and extinguished it. The owner valued the loss at five dollars.

B. A. Cowell Eighth and F Streets Second Steel Pennsylvania Avenue Fie Beauregard Thomas Queen John Jackson Third Street Jackson Queen Jesse Russell Sixth Street Revi

Epworth League Convention Opens in DC at Foundry Church

The annual Epworth League convention for the District of Columbia opened last night at Foundry Methodist Church on Sixteenth Street NW. After opening services a reception followed, and this evening the annual reports will be presented and officers elected.

Epworth League The Epworth League For District of Columbia Foundry Methodist Church Sixteenth Street Northwest Anual Infantry Signal Corps Charles H. Muir Charles D. Rhodes Dennis E. Nolan General Staff Thhe Army Hospital Corps 9. P. Gerhard L. Mitchell F. W. Gerhard Pennsylvania Mount Vernon M. E Mount Vernon Place M.E Asemble John Marabel Moun Vernon Place M. & Church

Misunderstanding Halted Boys Brigade Field Meet

A miscommunication with George Washington University authorities prevented the Boys' Brigade athletic meet at Van Ness grounds. Players and 1000 spectators assembled as football practice proceeded, then officials ordered the boys off. The day shifted to a steamer excursion down the Potomac and a large drill at Convention Hall with General Bope and visiting units.

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Weather conditions and forecasts from the Weather Bureau report

The Weather Bureau notes high pressure moving from the Late region over the Middle Atlantic while a Nevada to Dakota disturbance shifts. Precipitation limited to certain western regions. rain expected in the Lake, Middle Mississippi, and Ohio valleys, with warmth in the Lake region and Ohio Valley. Winds shift from southerly to northeasterly on different coasts. steamers to Europe forecast fair winds. Local data include hourly temps, humidity, rainfall, sunshine, and tides.

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