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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1905

Page

12

Royal Scottish Rite Session Opens in Washington

The Supreme Council for the Southern Jurisdiction of the Scottish Rite meets in Washington for its biennial session at the House of the Temple. Delegates, including prominent lawyers doctors savants and business leaders, attend the opening ceremony amid Masonry themed pageantry and rituals.

Supreme Council Temple House Washington Supreme Council For the Southern Jurisdiction House of the Temple

105th anniversary session of national organization honors leaders

Yesterday a special session marked the 105th anniversary of the founding in the United States with key figures Samuel C Lawrence and William Oman from the supreme council in attendance. Present were council members including Grand Commander James D Richardson and Lieutenant Grand Commander Samuel C Lawrence, plus other noted figures from distant jurisdictions while President Roosevelt's request influenced attendee eligibility.

Willliam Oman Supreme Council Amiiteacon Ekehard Pardee Wallidms Trinity Episcopal Church Qty Supreme

Scottish Rite Grand Commander Retires From Congress

In the supreme council allocation Janes Daniel Richardsean stated that on March 4 he retired from the U S Congress after twenty years of service to devote his time to Scottish Masonry. He described the move as a radical change from politics to private life and said he aims to propagate the Rite by completing unfinished subjects.

Supreme Council Janes Daniel Richardsean Congress of United States

Scottish Rite Masonry session notes grand commander address

Martin Collins 33 Grand Chancellor of Missouri concedes limited capacity for duties and requests assignment to committees. A special committee reviews a lengthy allocution. Reports from secretary-general and treasurer-general praise growth of Scottish Rite Masonry in the Southern jurisdiction, noting nearly a quarter million dollars received and over $200,000 in U S bonds. The supreme council adjourns at 6:37 to honor the Royal Order of Scotland, reconvening at 8:00.

Supreme Council United States Royal Order of Scotland

Haredom and Rosy Cross Hold Preparatory Session

The Royal Order of Scotland held two preparatory sessions for its annual banquet at the New Willard. James D. Richardson, provincial grand master, presided as dozens of candidates received degrees of Horedom and Rosy Cross. Names span across Omaha to Baltimore, with numerous District of Columbia and Ohio members listed among the new initiates.

House of the Temple Royal Order of Scotland New Willard Grand Lodge Edinborough James D. Richardson Rosy Cross Gustave Anderson Omaha Wiliam E. Andrews Mastings Nebr George Arnold Cleveland Ohio I B Baggett William Beauchert District of Columbia Thomas Brown Socorro N. Max B.C. Bryan George F Carson Philadelphia Robert Cook William ‘T Core Norfolk A R. Courtney Richmond

Adkins Succeeds Mullowny as District Attorney Aide

In a series of moves, Jesse C. Adkins is promoted to fill the vacancy left by Alexander Mullowny who became judge of the Police Court. Harvey Given is appointed assistant and chief clerk to Baker while Capt. Harry Bingham resigns to join the District Supreme Court as assistant clerk. Changes ripple through circuit and criminal court clerks with S. McComas Hawken moving to Criminal Court No 2.

Harvey Given Atttorney Jesse C. Adkins Baker Alexander R. Mullowny Poice Court Capt Harry Bingham District Supreme Court Given District Attorney's Office Capt. Bingham Circuit Court No. 1 S. McComas Hawken Criminal Court No. 2

A Personal Way by Flitchcock Returns to Desk

First Assistant Postmaster General Flitchcock resumed duties yesterday after a four day absence spent on postal matters in New York and Boston.

Flitchcock New York Boston

Princeton Alumni plan football cup prize and Army Navy trip

The Princeton Alumni Association of Washington held its first smoker of the season. They will award a silver Princeton Football Cup to the Washington high school local champions, with permanent possession after three wins. Delegates to a Princeton alumni banquet in Nashville were chosen, and plans were made to invite President Wilson to a forthcoming event. President Neff stressed academic standards for team eligibility.

Army Navy Mashville Pinceton University Princeton Alumni Association District of Columbia University Club Sixteenth Street Wallace McLean Washington Princeton Association Army and Navy University City Al-Washington Thomas Dunlop Woodrow Wilson Tennessee Nashvile Wilson James M. Johnston John H. Voorhees Henry E. Davis Sechary McLean Wallace Neff

Reading delayed for Miss Cooper at special board meeting

The Washington board of education held a special meeting to continue the charge against Miss Anna J. Cooper principal of M Street High School. Friends testified in her defense as promotions were announced and a resignation accepted for BE. E. Stacy.

Board of Education Anna J. Cooper M Street High School E. T. G. Merritt Miss Cooper Anna Murray A.M Curtis A. M. Curtis Jesse Lawson Amelia Bakeman Bianche Street K. HE. Heller L. G. Hart B. M. Hipkins Lillian Hoover M. B Hilleary B. A Higgins Bertha Newhouser Ida Doyle Herrle M. E. Clarke J. C. Jackson M M Bruce Joseph Johnson E. C. Jackson J. M. Lind

France Receives Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria With Honors

Paris shows strong interest in a pacific Balkan settlement as Prince Ferdinand arrives for a week long visit. He is greeted with military honors and escorted to quarters once used by kings. Temps argues France lacks territorial aims and could influence Balkan peace, earning regional commercial and political goodwill.

Paris Ferdinand Bulgaria Victor Emmanuel Alfonso Foreign Office Loubet France Balkan

Hanton Not to Manage Baltimore Club Next Season

Baltimore, Md. Oct. 16 Ho ward Hanton's contract with the Brooklyn baseball club expired today and will not be renewed. It is definite that he will not manage the Baltimore club next season, with Hugh Jennings or Biledon to be in charge.

Hanton Baltimore Howard Hanton Brooklyn Baseball Club Baltimore’ Club Biledon Hugh Jennings

Albers Case Revived In Nicaragua Dispute

Chester Lomaidson of the United States appeared at the State Department to report on the Albers case. William Albers, an American citizen, is imprisoned in Nicaragua for three years over alleged resistance to federal authorities and remarks about President Zelaya. Donaldson defended Albers and criticized Nicaraguan actions while awaiting a formal informal report.

Chester Lomaidson Managua Nicaragua State Department Donaldson Albers William 8. Albers Zelaya Bacon

Large Sun Spot Visible at Naval Observatory

Officials report a large group of solar spots observed yesterday with the photoneGraph at the Naval Observatory. The group has progressed about two days along the sun’s diurnal arc, situated in the southern solar latitude and visible to the naked eye, though a telescope reveals a mass of closely grouped spots. It is the largest sun spot seen since last spring.

The Naval Observatory

William N Armstrong Dead After Global Circumnavigation with King

William N Armstrong former attorney general of Hawaii and brother of Gen. 8 C Armstrong died Sunday night at Garfield Hospital. Born in Hawaii to missionary Rev Richard Armstrong he studied at Yale graduating in 1858. He practiced law in New York before returning to Hawaii to serve as attorney general and journeyed around the world with King Kalakua. He later edited a leading Hawaii paper, split his time between California and Hampton Virginia, and resided in Washington with Metropolitan and University clubs membership. He was admired for ability, learning, and generosity. Three sons and a daughter survive.

Hawaii William N. Armstrong 8. C. Armstrong Hampton Institute Garfield Hospital Mr. Armstrong Richard Armstrong Pennsylvania Yale New York Kalakua Iawali Ieland California Hampton Washington

Funeral of John Caldwell Poor in DC to be held this afternoon

The funeral of John Caldwell Poor will be held at his home 1724 Connecticut Avenue at 2 PM with brief services and interment in Rock Creek Cemetery. Rev. Herbert Scott Smith of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church leads. honorary pallbearers include Arthur Brice and Gen. Cary M. Sanger among others. delegations from Loyal Legion attend. By will dated July 7, 1904, widow Mrs. Ha Poor is sole beneficiary and executrix Mrs. Anne E. La Porte Bailey.

John Caldwell Poor Connecticut Avenue Rock Creek Cemetery Herbert Scott Smith St. Margaret's Episcopal Church Poor Arthur Brice Seaton Schroeder Charles Munroe Randall Webb Cary M Sanger Richard Weightman William B. Orme Edward McCauley Loyal Legion Pear Ha Poor Anne E. la Porte Bailey Columbia Road Father Magee Sacrell Heart Church Father Smyth St. Patrick's Church Glenwood Bailey Josiah Read Bailey J. F Burmett Bailey William Eugene la Porte

Dr Leon Arrested Over Illness Case at Home on Missouri Ave

Dr Edward Leon was arrested at his home on Missouri avenue northwest on a warrant accusing him of responsibility for Sadie Voight a nineteen year old girl who gave birth to a dead child Sunday afternoon The girl a former cook at 1711 8 street northwest claimed the physician was involved Her condition prompted an inquest and the coroner ordered the infant cremated and sent to the morgue Leon denied knowledge of the case posting bond and being released He declared his innocence and pledged to prove it in court.

Edward Leon Missouri Avenue Northwest Sadie Voight Dr. Leon Eighth Precinct Campbell Carrington Bend Con Columbia Hospital Nevitt Aid Miss Wolgnt S$ Street Baltimore J. G. McKay Iti McKay Miss Voight Burlingame Leon Aé D Street S Street

Feeny Will Validates Catholic Beneficiaries

Justice Stafford rules on Nora Feeny will dispute. The Little Sisters of the Poor and St Ann's Infant Asylum receive bequests, while bequests to Father McGee and James Connor are voided. Contestants Michael and John Feeny and niece Tulla Dunnigan challenged the will under a thirty day deadline rule.

Little Sisters of Poor St. Ann’s Asyltum Sitafford District Supreme Court Nora Feeny Little Sisters of the Poor St. Ann's Infant Asylum James Connor Joseph ¥. McGee Sacred Heart Church Michael John Feeny Tulla Dunnigan Stafford Hey Father McGee Mr. Connor St. Ann's Asyluum

Licenses Revoked for Fraud in Naturalization Papers

Ten ship officers and engineers in San Francisco had their licenses revoked by United States steamboat inspectors for fraudulently obtained naturalization papers. The action targeted mates, pilots, masters, and engineers whose papers were secured through deception.

San Francisco United States

Horse Run Throws Driver From Wagon In Yard Accident

A horse attached to a wagon bolted at the Pennsylvania freight yards near Four-and-a-half Street and Virginia Avenue southwest yesterday afternoon. The animal ran down a steep embankment, throwing driver John Fletcher under the wheels. He sustained serious injuries to the head and body, was taken to Emergency Hospital, then sent to his home at 114 Francis Street Southeast.

Pennsylvania Virginia Avenue John Fletcher Fletcher Francis Street

Counterfeit $10 Note Improvement Reported by Secret Service

Chief Wilkie of the United States Secret Service announced a new counterfeit $10 note appears with improved color and figures in the Treasury number. The note, first discovered in July 1902, shows color and form enhancements aiming to resemble genuine notes, with minor back color adjustments noted since the first issue.

Wilkie United States Secret Service United States Treasury

Weather Disturbance Moves East With Rain Snow Across Regions

The Weather Bureau reports a disturbance moving northeast from the Southern Plateau to Colorado and Kansas, bringing rains and snow to the Dakotas Colorado and Wyoming while Florida and the Carolinas see showers. Temperatures fall in the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes while rising in the South and Southwest. Expect rain or snow Tuesday in the Dakotas Nebraska and Southeast Colorado and rain in Kansas, Oklahoma, and the Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys. Winds vary along coasts and across the Great Lakes with cooler weather extending into the West by midweek. Local readings show midnight 64, 62, 60, 58 in successive hours with high humidity and light to moderate winds shifting to easterly by midweek. Rainfall recorded 0.00 inches.

A. & Dept. of Agriculture, Weather Forest Washington Colado Kansas Kanena Iowa Missouri Dakotas Colorado Hantera Wyoming Florida North Carolina Montana East Gulf States Lower Lake Upper Lake Region South Dakota Ohio Valley Lake Region Middle Atlantic States Hocky Mountain Middle Plateau Oklahoma Texas Nebraska Indian Territory Mississippi Lower Lake Region Atlantic Gulf States Mississippi Valley West Ward New England West Gulf States Southwest South Atlantic Gulf Coast European Grand Banks

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