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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1904
Page
2
The day’s program centers on proposed amendments to the ritual and officer elections amid claims changing the name of the Brotherhood of the Orluni will aid growth. Key figures include Amos J. Eggleton and Charles Thrackmorton, with supporters from several states pushing to revise the ritual and leadership structure.
Takoma Park residents press Capital Traction to extend the Fourteenth Street line from Brightwood toward Aspen Street and Takoma Park, creating a loop via North Takoma to the Adventists tract. Mayor Kinnear says survey near Brightwood done. project to start in spring and finish within a year, with possible further extension to the District line. Association elects officers B T Galloway president and others.
The Building Trades Council business agent B. J. Ratigan resigns and offers to surrender the chair if desired. The resignation was sent weeks ago but no successor chosen until the Central Labor Union reports on council affairs. Some demand all officers resign, hoping withdrawing trades return and harmony ends the strife.
Bankruptcy news shows Thomas B. Waggaman meeting with creditor lawyers at his office to discuss the estate’s securities and notes. A committee including Smith Thompson Jr., Joseph D. Sullivan, and Leonard J. Mather prepared for the morning session, with Irving Williamson acting for Waggaman. The outcome may influence the selection of a trustee and possible trust company opposition.
Robert King a minor sues Henry Berens William Berens and Detective Howlett of the Metropolitan police for 10000 damages claiming false arrest on May 20 for housebreaking and larceny at 64 H Street NW. The arrest was made by Detective Howlett and held by Judge Kimball for grand jury action which ended without charges. Plaintiff represented by Walter P PlumJes.
Knights of Malta from eight states held the opening business session at Pennsylvania avenue NW yesterday. Supreme Commander Melville presided as Frank Gray reported the financial health of the order. Committees to visit President Roosevelt and the Brotherhood of the Union were chosen. The Princes of Bagdad staged a late night siesta ceremony led by Sultan Anderson. a mystery show followed and a reception for the Dames of Malta occurred at the National Hotel.
An ad extols Grape-Nuts as the safest food in any trouble, noting it is nourishing and digestible, especially for convalescents. A typhoid survivor testimonial claims the product restored strength and bowel function, with the appeal to try the “Road to Wellville” mule pack offer from Postum Co.
United States Commissioner Anson 8 Taylor heard arguments in the case of Young an Chinaman charged with being unlawfully in the United States. Deportation is being sought. Commissioner Taylor took the case under advisement and will not render a decision for several days. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jesus Adkins argued that despite his Celestial claim of birth in the United States, a visit to China forfeits his right to remain. Attorney John E. Laskey, for the Chinaman, contended against that view citing authorities on both sides.
Representatives of U S gaslight firms gather at the New Willard for the American Gas Tight Association annual meeting. The three day program focuses on gas production and business methods with lectures and council reports. Ladies accompany delegates. events include a theater visit and a Rouisel banquet.
Coroner and police work to fix responsibility after the Fourth and 7 wheels northeast trolley accident. Motorman Colvin and Conductor Cecil remain in custody as investigators gather witnesses for the inquest. Several injured passengers, led by Aloysius Senart, remain serious while others recover. Funeral plans for Edward Sprague proceed as his widow receives support from colleagues at the Government Printing Office.
Condemnation proceedings opened by District Commissioners to acquire land for a highway linking Adams MIL road north with Lanier Heights and Park road to Ingle aida. Proposed roads along Zoo Park boundaries connect Cathedral avenue and Klingle road. Landowners named include Longstreet Finley Stellwagen Fleming and several trustees. Funeral of Miss Malvina Tolson held at Congressional Cemetery chapel, interment there. Tolson, eighty, long active at Christ Church Washington parish. Emily S M Chisolm will dated July 2 1x4 names two sons and grandchildren as beneficiaries. Will filed with register of wills.
Justice Gould directed acquittal for Daniel Dangerfield on assault with a dangerous weapon. Silas Parker received six months on embezzlement. Charles Dutard alias Charles Howard got three years penal servitude for house breaking. In Julian, Charles Chase pleaded guilty to stealing jewelry from Mary B Lodlow, receiving eleven months and twenty nine days.
Weather bulletin notes a stationary disturbance offshore moving northeast, bringing rain to Florida and the Mississippi Valley while spreading showers in the western mountains. Colder air is expected later in the week across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley, with variable winds from the northwest to southeast on various coasts and at sea. Local report lists temperatures, humidity, and sun data, with forecasted rain in several states and storm warnings for Mid Atlantic to New England regions.
A vintage medical ad urges immediate action against catarrh with dramatic promises. It promotes Dr Agnews Catarrhal Powder as a cure and notes sale through Afflecks Drug Store, District Agent, 1429 Pa Ave.
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