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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1904

Page

2

Wynne Named Won Regard of President in Temporary Postmaster General Role

President Roosevelt appoints Robert J. Wynne as acting Postmaster General to fill the vacancy after Henry C Payne's death. Wynne sworn in at the Post Office Department and set to attend the cabinet meeting, with George B Cortelyou expected to assume the role later. Wynne’s prior actions against postal fraud are noted, and his temporary tenure is tied to Cortelyou’s readiness to return to cabinet duties.

Watt George B. Cortelyou Roosevelt Henry C. Payne Robert J. Wynne Seanatar Wynne Tang Tha Ftest Post Office Firat «Paistant John J. Dowley Firet Azsistant Whits House Wynne Howley Chance Post-office Department H. A. Cantwell National Association of Letter Carders Senate of the United States Cartelyou Mec Wynne Georga B Cartelyou Republican National Committees Rovneratt Cortetyou Uachenn Tity Nd Urtalyou Commerce and Labor Payne Paynefa Howeer Cortelyou Aim Senate Paes Afon Cortelyau Orfar Ruogevells Wonsa Suisfco Ae Wyone Ube Wyte Camning Hima Cortalvou Washington New York Press Act Payna

Journalist Wynne and family noted in civic circles

The text recalls Wynne as a journalist who served as Cincinnati Tribune correspondent and later New York Press correspondent. It mentions his connection to the Gridiron Club and Army and Navy Club, and his lineage as son of a Mexican War veteran with a son serving as a captain in the Marine Corps.

Wynne Postal New York City Philadelphia Pacific and Atlantic Telegraph Company Washington Cinctonet Gazette Henry V. Boynton Washington Corps of The Gazette Commercial Gazette Pepershive Treasury Charles Foster Ohio Cleveland Cincinnati Tribune New York Press At Payne Army and Navy Club Marina Corps

Root at White House Predicts Roosevelt Victory in New York

Former Secretary of War Elihu Root met with President Roosevelt at the White House and expressed confidence that New York will cast its electoral vote for Roosevelt in November. He outlined plans for speeches in New York and Philadelphia and said he will appear before the Supreme Court in the Fairweather case hearing.

New York Roosevelt Elihu Root White House New York State Root Washington Roots Philadelphia Union League Club United States Supreme Gobet Fairweather

Raid on vote contest circulars prompts police probe

A Washington D C precinct raid probed a National Contest Company scheme promising $110000 in cash prizes for near correct presidential vote estimates. Manager Christopher D Marsh was arrested for violating police law as officers seized circulars and certificates from offices in the Colorado Building. Post office investigators may cooperate as authorities scrutinize the spam like ads advertising the contest and its entry costs. A separate clue reports a baby carriage found outside Luther Memorial Church raising questions about its surroundings.

Grant Christopher D. Marsh Hall Foltcn Colorado Building Statter-House Turnber Headquarters Police New York Washington Colorado Thas International Bond and Mortgage Company of New York Co. G. Dunn Grover Cleveland William McKinley

Removal of trustee in Bowie Waggaman deed case prompts sale plan

The case centers on R Irving Bowie alleging misuse of $1,000 placed with Thomas E Waggaman for real estate ventures. Waggaman and John W Pilling remained trustees while Woodley interest assigned to Waggaman triggers further security actions. A $3,000 bond secures the order, with potential private sale of the property to satisfy the claim.

BR. Irving Bowie Thomas ¥. Waggaman R. Irving Bowie Twenty-fourth N Streeta William Earl Ambrose John W. Pilling Justice Anderson Charles H. Meril~lal Hawle Irving Williamson Waggaman Anle Cecilia M. Coughlin Samuel Allen Mr. Pilling Bowls Bowle Mr. Waggaman Cecula M. Coughlin Thomas TB. ‘Waggaman

Waggaman estate claims list of notes and debts

The document catalogs claims and balances across numerous individuals and firms, listing sums owed by drawers, makers, acceptors, or indorsers. It references Jamen Pilling notes, John F. Weggamen, and Thomas H Waggaman, plus Mutual Life Insurance and Security Insurance policies totaling several hundred thousand dollars.

A. B. Brown Bakhous Benginger & Co C. B Bates Rev B. F. Bittinger Mry Qotler Olivia C. Brooks A. B. Brigas Committee J.B. Breavport Br. G. Batley D. Beale Clarence Heal Bundy M. Bruchl M. Cleaver Julia Armour Mary AP. Btckels Milford Fishman Tames Mf. Varnum Gorge W. Bakersmith Wiliam A. Dail Martha C Gibby Benjamin Harris B. B. Leighton Clare H. Cunningham HB. Paine Annie Branch Lilla A. Bonah Gatholie University State Crowty Unkown FB. Collins Catherine Carmichael Elizabeth Campbell Allen Clarke Etaline Connor Q. T. Crosby Arthur Peter Eilen B. Wickeraham Washington Gas Light Company Waggaman Mr. Staples Rigga House Thres Jamen Pilling Blackstor J.-M Pilling Margueratte John F. Weggamen T. H Waggaman FAO John F. Waggaman Thomas H. Waggaman Mutual Life Insutance Company of New York Fan Security Insurance Thomas E .Waggaman

Benson Victorious In Habeas Ruling On Land Frauds

Judge Lacombe denied Federal authorities a rehearing in the Benson habeas corpus case. John A. Benson, Calif ornian millionaire, faced land fraud charges and alleged bribery of Land Office clerks. Indictments also named Frederick A. Hyde Henry P. Diamond and Joost Schneider. Separate rulings were issued for co defendants. Skylarking at Tenth and E streets ends in three arrests for property damage and a teenager charged with carrying a concealed pistol.

New York Lacombe United States Circuit Court John A. Benson United States California Oregon Benson Washington Frederick A. Hyde Henry P. Dimond Joost Schneider San Francisco Morrow Frank H. Platt

Boiled Water a Fad Artesian Wells for Schools

Northeast Washington Citizens Association met at Twelfth and H to debate district issues with lively clashes over treasurer election and paving Seventh Street. A key vote urged the district to bore artesian wells at every schoolhouse to replace boiled water, while discussions on wages for teachers and rail and street matters dominated the lively session.

Northeast Washington Citizens Association Twelfth H Street Josiah Milard Seventh Street A. H. F. Holsten District of Columbia F 0. Foster Committee On L.r D. Walter Josiah Millard Mr. Holsten Millard Btarr Tucker Wells Holsten Parsons Evan H Tucker L D Walter Samuel Sowerbutta William G. Lang A. H. P. Holsten F 1. Foster J Wileming

Coffee linked to relief Headache sufferer credits Postum cure

A Connellsville woman claims twenty five year headaches eased after stopping coffee and tea and drinking Postum. She reports improved health and stronger well being, noting others with similar issues found relief with Postum. The testimonial from a Postum Co. claim highlights coffee avoidance as the key factor.

Asher Agaim Connellsville Postum Postum Co Battle Cree Mich

District council debates Seventh Street paving and hospital funding

The council discussed fixing teacher salaries and a resolution for paving Seventh Street between Maryland Avenue and H Street. Millard push for Eighth Street paving met Burke's criticism of hospital funding. A vote tied until President Tucker sided with Lang. Bullard warned of a Congress appeal to favor the F Street group. Macfarland likely to back trump citation law. Sowerbutta pushed immediate Anacostia River riverfront improvements.

Lang Seventh Street Maryland Avenue H Street Millard Eighth Street Mas. Burke Homeopathic Garfield Walter Maj. Burke Tucker Bullard Congress Parsons Macfarland Trump Wag Sowerbutta Anacostia River

Jury Tampering Charged. Special Grand Jury Ordered At Columbus

Columbus Ohio October 10 Common Pleas Judges Dillon Bigger and Rathmell suspend court sessions and order a special grand jury to examine charges of juror tampering. Affidavits allege former Judge McCleary and Deputy Sheriff Callahan paid Moses Schlessinger a local Democratic figure to influence a street railway verdict against Elijah Munns. Schlessinger reportedly implicated Sheriff Karb and others, all deny the charges.

Columbus Ohio Common Pleas Dillon Elijah Munns Aftavits Schlessinger McCleary Callahan Karb

Yellow fever suspected aboard Straits of Dover at Boston

A British steamer Straits of Dover from Progresso with sisal grass is held at quarantine in Boston after three crew members show symptoms of yellow fever. They were moved to the hospital. Progresso has reported yellow fever for weeks, and former commander Capt Webber died earlier.

Boston Straite of Dover Kiddie Progresso Webber Straits of Dover Alnea

Weather conditions and forecasts across regions report shifting winds and temperature drops

The Weather Bureau notes a Therapii movement of low pressure east of the Lake region bringing strong easterly winds and cooler air into the interior valleys. Temperatures will fall Tuesday across the Lower Lake region Ohio Valley and Mid Atlantic, with high pressure moving in afterwards. Offshore warnings remain for the New England coast and Pacific coast. Local report lists midnight temperatures, humidity, rainfall, sun hours, and tides, ending with city temperatures yesterday and a scattered note on other cities.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Lake Region Misaiagipptani Ohio Loper Lake Atlendy Littig Jain Bissippi Lake Reginn Passie St Lawrence Win Middle Atlantic Slater Lower Lake Region New England Rocky Moun- Ital Ohio Valley Atlantic Tennessee Fort Gulf South Atlantic Middle Ladipntic Gulf Great Lakes Pacific Bereka Ben Francisco Columbia River Port Townsend Maxim Mlahauns Maximim Wleck Zimomater Yeeterder

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