Plan to Abolish War Police Force for the World
At St Andrew's University in Scotland Andrew Carnegie urged a league of peace among nations. He proposed that three to five nations banded together could banish war and arbitrate disputes via the Hague, with reserve force if needed. Delegates and American dignitaries such as Whitelaw Reid Bishop Potter and Nicholas Murray Butler attended as Carnegie received a doctor of laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's University
St. Andrews
Scotland
St. Andrew's
Andrew Carnegie
Whitelaw Reid
London
Charlemagne Tower
Berlin
Henry C. Potter
New York
Wiliam Q. Holand
Carnegie Museum
Pittsburg
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Carnegie
Britain
Five Nations
Peking
Hague
League
Lkely
France
United States
Bishop Potter
Potter
Great Britain
Reid
America
Paris
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Ambassador Tower
Carnegie Institution Executive Meets to Dispose of Accumulated Business
Carnegie Institution executive committee met in the Bond building to transact routine summer accumulated business. They did not discuss next year's budget or confidential reports at this session. The November meeting will address those items and the December 13 trustees meeting will set the coming year's work and budget. More than 80 000 spent on repairs. G B Coleman submitted the district report showing appropriations for school buildings engines houses and police stations. Also a medical ad notes Dr King’s New Life Pills relieve constipation.
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Carnegie Institution
Bond H
Board of Trustees
G. B. Coleman
Pastor Carl G. Doney Leads Hamline Church Pastors
Rev. Carl G. Doney, new Hamline Methodist Church pastor, is an Ohio native with law training and nine years in ministry. He built a $60,000 Columbus church, studied at Ohio State and Harvard, and engaged in Masonry and college fraternity life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl G. Doney
Hamline
Harvard University
Methodist
Bainbridge
Centenary Church
Granville
Dennison University
St. Paul's Church
Delaware
Columbus
Hacr
Carl G. Boney
Hamline M
King Avenue
Doney
Methodist Church
Hamline Church
Deney
United Brethren Sessions Open in Memorial Church
The Pennsylvania annual conference of the United Brethren opened at Memorial Church in Washington with about 160 ministers and lay delegates from Southeastern Pennsylvania and Maryland. Bishop J S Mills presides. W H Weaver and John W Owen elected conference Secretaries. committees named. reported property value $725,000 and Sunday school membership 25,000. orphanage at Quincy and old people’s home at Mechanicsburg. Lebanon Valley College aided by an $80,000 Carnegie gift. notable attendees included Bishop Emeritus E B Kephart and Dr W R Funk. reports and leadership selections to follow.
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Pennsylvania
The
United Brethren
Memorial Church
North Capitol
FR Streets
W. J. Hauch
Maryland
J. S Mills
W .B. Washinger
Chambersburg
W. H. Weaver
Shiremanstown
John W. Owen
Machanicsburg
Brownstone Memorial
Quincy
H. J. Kitzmiller
Mechanicsburg
Colestock
Will of Mrs June Stewart Funds Aged Negro Women Home
Probate filings reveal the May 19 1905 will creating The June Stewart Fund to support an institution for aged colored women. Executors Samuel W Curriden Lieut Lloyd H Chandler and Irving sees her convert residue to money or securities. Bequests include 100 to Shilch Baptist Church and 100 to First Baptist Church Columbus Ga 1000 to Hon Willam H Chandler of New Hampshire 60 each to Essie M Clark Hattie Hepburn Mary P Watson 450 to Roderick Lewis and 300 to Curriden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Stewart
Samuel W. Curriden
Lloyd. H Chandler
U Ss. N
Irving
Shilch
Heils Right to Funds in Schandein Will Contest
Milwaukee witnesses testified in the Schandein will contest about an alleged January 1896 agreement rewarding Heyl, Sizette Schandein's son-in-law, with half the estate increment. The case centers on restitution claims of $1.46 million and book examinations by Charles Suetterle to verify the deal's basis.
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Alttack
Milwaukee
Wis
Sizette Schandein
Jacob Heyl
Schandein
Carpenter
Heyl
Post Office Changes and Virginia Route Appointments
President names W. E. Snow postmaster at High Point North Carolina as fourth assistant Postmaster General De Graw announced. Virginia fourth class offices see Ella N. Matthews and Sidney White succeeding resignations at Assawoman and Mohea. rural free delivery routes completed in Virginia to start December 1 serving Gibsons Station Newport Sinking Creek with detailed mileage and population figures. fourth class postmasters appointed in Connecticut New Hampshire and New York.
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W. E. Snow
High Point
William E. Snow
N. c
de Graw
Virginia
Ella N. Matthews
Sewell A. Taylor
Assawoman
Accomac County
Sidney White
M. E. Brunk
Mohea
Warwick County
Gibsons Station
Lee County
Newport
Giles County
Sinking Creek
Preston County
Connecticut
Hillstown
Dennis Moroney
Weatogue
Percy A. Fleet
New Hampshire
Canterbury
Harry Colburn
New York
Union Falls
John BR. Hough
Denial of Kiowa land lease bidding rumor voiced
The Kiowa agency reports no truth to a rumor that bids on Kiowa Comanche and Apache lands for agricultural leases must cover a major portion of the lands. Officials say bids will be accepted on a highest and best basis above the minimum, regardless of total lands bid upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Indian
Kiowa Agency
Commissioner of Indian Affaires
Indian Office
Washington Post Leads With Full Court Records of Legal Matters
The Washington Post becomes the first district newspaper to publish a complete record of all legal matters, marking a landmark in transparency and public access to judicial documentation.
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District of Columbia
Victims of Bunko Scheme Expose Smuggling Ring on Niagara Frontier
Buffalo police uncovered a large bunco operation on the Niagara frontier tied to opium smuggling involving a Buffalo grocer William Macon who lost 1730 dollars. The scheme spanned United States and Canada with staged lawmen and a rowboat ambush as victims were pressured to surrender. Two Pittsburgh men reportedly fell to the same ruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Niagara Frontier
William Macon
United States
Canada
Pittsburg
Man Smashes Door After Evening With Friends
James Green, 23, appeared before Judge Mullowney in Police Court charged with destroying private property after an evening with sociable friends. He claimed to have had a few beers but denied intent to smash the front door glass. The court dismissed the case, noting Green’s otherwise good record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Green
Mullowney
Third
M Streets
Green
Alexander Whalen
Peterson
Fifth Precinct
Comrades to Greet Ramsey Reception Planned in City
Capt. De Witt Ramsey U S A on Gen Chaffee staff to return home for a smoker hosted by the Ninth Infantry Veterans Association at the Richmond Hotel. Brig Gen Alfonsus Bowman retired will attend. Committee led by Detective Sergt A W Parham includes Sergt D Callahan and others. Ramsey a West Point graduate and marksman, has Philippines service and staff duty, and the association is a social group of about twenty retired or Washington-detached members. Time of celebration not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt Ramsey
Chaffee
Ninth Infantry Veterans' Association
Ramsey
Richmond
Washington
Alfonsus Bowman
U. S
J. J. Strain
W. H. Matter
Q. M
John Perkins
Capt. Ramsey
Ninth Infantry
West Point
Philippines
James Regan
Malarias cure claimed by man in underwear sprint plan
New York, Oct 17. Frank McLean, 71, claims a dew cure for malaria involving 10 yard morning sprints in underwear and dew paddling. Policeman O'Brien stopped him on 146th street after a nocturnal dash. doctor could not diagnose, McLean says overdose of quinine caused dizziness. He asserts open fields and dew are key to the cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
Cire
New York
Frank, McLean
Monitor Street
Greenpoint
O’brien
West 152d Street
146Th Street
Eighth Avenue
O'Brien
Block
Washingon Heights
Hast
Protest Against Inquiry Delays Production Demand
In St Louis on October 17 Commissioner R A Anthony postponed ruling on whether Waters-Pierce Oil can be compelled to reveal its books to probe ties with Standard and Union oil before the Supreme Court. The delay follows defense lawyer John D Johnson contending the inquiry serves public excitement, while Attorney General Hadley asserts good faith in the matter. Pending a Supreme Court decision, Anthony will not issue an opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
John D. Johnson
Standard, Republic
Waters-Pierce
Supreme Court
R.A. Anthony
Attorney Johnson
Hadley
Johnson
Anthony
Waters-Pierce Ol
Frosts Touch South Yet Cotton Not Damaged Overall
The weekly cotton region crop bulletin reports frosts across the South but finds no major damage. Light to heavy frosts occurred on the 11th and 12th in western districts and on the 2nd and 18th in central and eastern areas, with heavy rains hindering work in Mississippi Alabama Tennessee and parts of Georgia and Louisiana. Open cotton harmed by heavy rains in Mississippi Alabama Georgia and Tennessee and insects remain destructive in Mississippi Louisiana and Texas. No top crop is promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Atlantic
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Alamada
Tennessee
Georgia
Louisiana
Carolinas
Florida
Alabama
Texas
Colorado Fuel Deficit and Wet Earnings Report
At the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company meeting in Denver on October 17 directors were elected for the coming year including Alvin Krech Edwin Hawley and George Gould. The year’s net earnings from operations were 1 922 047 after fixed charges and sinking funds leaving a deficit of 841 923 charged to profit and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Alvin W. Krech
Edwin Hawley
John H. McClement
Benjamin Nicoll
Willard FP. Ward
Winslow
Pierce
George J. Gould
ET. Jeffery
H. H. Harriman
Massachusetts Board of Trade Urges Free Raw Materials
In Boston on Oct 17 Charles Adams urged the incoming executive council to oppose repealing the national bankruptcy law and to back removing the internal revenue tax on alcohol when denatured. He pressed a national insurance law and fair treatment under the Chinese exclusion act to protect trade with China and warned Japan could threaten Massachusetts cotton interests in Asia. The board reported profits and employment rising, with cotton goods showing a slight decline, and favored a six year presidential term.
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Boston
Mass
Massachusetts State Board of Trade
Charles Adavs
Executive Council
Congress
China
United States
Adams
Far East
Japan
Asiatic
America
Committee On Manufactures
Massachusetts
Canada
New England
Bay State
Committee On Legislation
Ashton Les
Luzerne
Roosevelt
Mecca for shoppers at Woodward Lothrop
Woodward and Lothrop displays their fair stock in a grand third floor suit department. A palm and flower decorated area showcases superb gowns and evening wraps, with a fret-work apartment of delicate toilettes. The display features gowns by leading tailors, including dinner carriage evening and church wear, plus an extensive line of misses and children's dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward & Lothrop
Woodward &Lothrop
Washington
Police Briefs From The First District On Duty And Leave
Michael Donnelly returns to duty after ten days in Virginia. Detective Ned Horna watches for crooks at the Raleigh State fair. Sam Burrows takes five days leave for fishing on the Potomac. Private McKeever announces a police musicale in November. Desk Bergt praised for guarding Hancock at the Ninth precinct. Sergt Williams gains fame since the Murphy trial. Privates Washington Sanford and Holton Wolf, Crossing Officer John Groff, and Watchman Hen Klopfer head to Frederick fair. Lake on sick leave shifts to night detail at Headquarters. Detectives note rising zeal as Lake shows Sherlock Holmes like traits.
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Michael Donnelly
Virginia
Ned” Horna
Sac Ta
Raleigh
N. C
Sam Burrows
Potomac River
McKeever
Hancock
Ninth Precinct
Ation
Sergt. Williams
Murphy
Washington Sanford
Holton Wolf
John Groff
Hen Klopfer
Frederick
Groff
Walt
Frederick Town
Policeman Lake
Third Precinct
Thomas Furns
Lake
Sherlock Holmes
Three Thousand Miners Out in Pennsylvanian Strike
A strike at Jeddo collieries of G B Markle & Co drives out about three thousand workers. Grieved drivers walked out over wages below the standard after a mass meeting. Superintendent declined to consider grievances as drivers quit earlier. The miners suspend all work for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jedito
Stapleton
Griver
Jeddo
G. B. Markle & Co
Markle Company
Dr Esngs Eer Discovery for Cold Cures Bargain Price
A terse ad touts a cold cure claiming Dr Esngs discovery snuffs chest tightness and coughs for just one dollar. The clipped text resembles an old newspaper ad with misspellings and limited context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sant
Dr. Esng
Birthday Party Brawl Ends With Cake Attack
Mrs Emma Matthews hosting a birthday gathering in Low's Bottom faced a violent disruption as uninvited neighbors clashed with celebrants. Emma Matthews, Henry Matthews, Emma Myers, and Robert Lee were arrested for disorderly conduct. all but Lee paid fines, with Lee sentenced to fifteen days in the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arona
Emme
Myers
Lee
Henry Matthews
Matthews
Zinkhan
Labor problems in South Houston surpass New Orleans in cotton exports
Col. I W Walker of Houston says labor questions threaten the South more than overproduction. He cites immigrant labor as a potential solution, praising Germans Swedes and Bohemians while noting Bohemians are strong farmers. He projects reduced Texas cotton bales due to rains and acreage debates, with Houston now the leading cotton city ahead of New Orleans.
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Houston
New Orleans
South
Col. I. W. Walker
Tex
Southwest
St. James Hotel
Texas
America
Col. Walker
Ccrop
Indian Territory
United States
Crescent City
New Or
Lockhart heirs agree in will dispute settlement
Pittsburg reports an amicable agreement among the Lockhart family ends attempts to challenge the late Charles Lockhart's will. Mrs. Sarah Eleanor Flower, daughter by Dr W F Flower, receives a cut in the income from the estate while siblings share in a valued fortune. The figures differ, with reports of $1,000,000 to $4,000,000 not matching the final figure. Lockhart helped found the Standard Oil Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
John C. Haymaker
Sarah Eleanor Flower
Charles Lockhart
Lockhart
Haymaker
The
Standard of Company
Detroit Shipyards Strike Over Time Clock Grievances
Seven hundred workers at the Wyandotte yard of the Detroit Shopbuilding Company walked out claiming they are forced to work twenty minutes longer each week and criticizing the yard time clock system. Only a small portion of the workforce belongs to unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Wyandotte
Dakota murderer Rooney hanged after protest on scaffold
In Bismarck North Dakota on October 17 John Rooney was hanged for the August 26 1992 murder of Harold Sweet. Rooney sang a self composed song as he walked to the scaffold and remarked on the small crowd in attendance.
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Dakota
Bismarck
N. D
John Rooney
Harold Sweet
Rooney
Belgium Admiration for Roosevelt Amid Congo Critique
Baron Moncheur arrives in Washington after a rough voyage aboard the Vreeland to praise President Roosevelt for ending the Russo Japanese war while disputing reports of Congo Free State abuses. He notes Belgium’s 75th independence anniversary celebrations and reports on the Brussels congress with King Leopold and American delegates. He adds Belgian business prospers and politics with France and Germany show no crisis, as he and his party plan temporary quarters on 1719 H Street while reforms proceed.
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Leopold
Congo Free State
Belgium
Roosevelt
Baron Moncheur
United States
Washington
Baroness Moncheur
New York
Zeeland
Campania
Post
Brussels
Liege
Wilson
Skiff
Field Museum of Anthropology
Chicago
England
Bracke Butching
London International Commercial Association
Africa
Far East
Place Des Palais
Laeken
Vreeland
Antwerp
Dover
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International League of Peace
Carnegie Institution Affairs
Dr. King
United Brethren Sessions
Home For
Suetterle
Charles Quarles
James Flanders
Washington Post
Om Gen. Chaffee
de Witt C. Ramsey
Colorado
Northern Pacific Harnings
Northern Pacific Railtowd Company
Treasury
Massachusetts Board of Trade
Derm
Mecca
Bluecoats
Detroit Shipyards
Honor MR. Roosevelt
Missouri Republicans
Missouri Republican Association
Evenin
Ninth Street
Massachusetts Avenue
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