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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1905

Page

44

Maryland Guards win Post Cup at rifle tournament

The Second Regiment District National Guard wins the Washington Post skirmish cup with a high score of 348, beating Fourth Maryland Guard at the district matches. Maryland’s Sergt Givena and Corp Flamiey clinch the long range. The event features multiple matches, prizes, and a final Harries 1,000 yard contest concluding today.

District National Guard Bf Gt Maryland Sergi Givena Corp. Flamiey Iran Robolue Cookson Liewt Sergt Groom Feut Heidenrich Appleby Washington Post District National Guard Post Maryland National Guard District Guard District Engineer Corps United States Marine Corps Thirteenth Cavalry USA Magruder Toal George W Kasemeyer Cook Sommers District of Columbia E. H. Brian Washington Private Hutchinson Maj Glendie B. Young Cale Powers M. Batley EF Penrose Smith John H Magruder Harries R Harris Company R Harme & C2

Marksmen compete for medals in District of Columbia match

The prize list includes a valuable gold medal donated by the Evening Star Company for DC marksmen. Contestants shoot five shots at 200 100 200 and 1000 yards. The final event awards the Gerstenberg Trophy for the National Guard with ten shots at 600 and 800 yards.

District National Guard United States District of Columbia Evening Star Company Eel R Eumeyar Gerstenberg Ernst Gerstenberg

Football Notes Reveal Yale Captain and Fresh Setbacks

Ogden Mills Reid, Yale captain, and Walter Camp pushing new formations in secret practice. Harvard injuries loom as Pennsylvanias woes mount. Indiana adds a Turk recruit while Wisconsin crew friction and Roosevelt officials debate officiating. Columbia taps John R. Fisher as captain amid Western intercollegiate tests and Quaker misfortunes strike several key players.

Ogden Mills Reid Whitelaw Reid Yale Walter Camp New Haven Jack Cates Yair Willams Columbia Henry Whitman Hare Yard Longnan Michigan Harvard Amherst New England Rel Draper Pennsylvania North Carolina Princton Leonard Sine Flory Cross Holy Cross Penn Harry Cahill Neilson Jeffries Sharkey Abraham Indiana Wisconsin O'Dea Roosevelt

Union Veterans' Union Chooses St Paul Meeting Next Year

Springfield Ill Oct 19 At the national encampment of the Union Veterans' Union it was decided to meet at St Paul next year The constitution was amended to create the office of senior deputy commander-in-chief who shall be a member of the Sons of Veterans This marks the first time Sons of Veterans have representation on the officers roster and many members belong to the Union Veterans' Union

John R. Fisher Columbia Thorpe Wisher Joame Wisconsin Madison Stagg Chicago Badgers Notre Dame Phil King Quakers Ike New York American League W. Hollenbeck W. Weede Shevlin Capt Reynolds Wharton Sinkler M F Harr Ziegler Springfield Ill Union Veterans’ Union St Paul Jenior Sons of Veterans

TWO FOR THE FARMERS ST LOUIS DEFEATS BOSTON IN SERIES

The Agricultural team of the Departmental Bowling League edged the Commissioners in two of three games after a decisive first game 944 with Hoffmann posting 249. Boston’s Bureau League tallying limited to a single win as St Louis clinched the series amid erratic play by Aldines and Reserves.

Hoffmann Boston St. Louis Aldines Bowman Laz Aiers A Smith R O Vidy Brosmew Nea Meyers TORS Ccgserersuvecereeeses Gon Agriculture Hofmang Drake Government Printing Office League O'Connell Bodtow Schinner Richards Ie Allen Ace Niehaus Atkingo Ne Lerbeck Walsh Wines McCauley Saffell Roberta Leonard Mt Ry Gates Ivory Divison Eame Leimbach Fererrers Gee Tor Brown Fredericks Ater MT Bridwell Indae Mintana Palmer Weap Parsons foCarthy A Colfer Sicseerrereeceeners Corwin Aesenes Stephens Sates Walker Prescott Pereres

Baseball Notes Highlight Preseason Moves and Stormy Pennant Talk

Baseball notes report Connie Mack eyeing Clarence Foster near Newark in the Eastern League while Boston Americans members wear a Mond scarf pin during a squad skirmish. Rube Pradel and Hank O Day figures loom large as manager chatter swirls around the St. Louis Cardinals and the World Series trajectory. A Wisconsin expedition led by Tom Toftus alights, Malachi Kittredge pursues winter work in Maine, and Chicago Cubs prepare spring stunts with Jimmy Ryan among veterans. Several players are named in barnstorming rosters, including Braser, Remington, and Hendricks, as spring plans and minor league moves unfold amid shifting conference loyalties.

Connie Mack Dreft Clarence Foster Mewark Beston Americans Carl Green Rube Pradsell Athletics Pennsylvania Hank O'Day St. Louis Cardinals New York Tom Toftus Washington Wisconsin Malachi Kittredge Nationals Seine Repay Maine Oatural and Mechanics College Chicago Cubs Hsas Obicago Jimmy Ryan Edo Barnstormers Chicago Clab Eek Braser Remington eMote Woker Boston Nationals Germany Senaerer Detroit ‘Tigers O'Leary Ecincinnati Fleas Peak Hendricks Springfield White ‘Sox Cubs Sax Raleigh Central Hig College Srs Skaraling School Soith Amu McGabban Ig Corigin

Dying From Self Hypnosis Case in Chicago Penitentiary

Inga Hanson, once with the Salvation Army, faces possible pardon by Gov. Deneen. Two physicians report she is under hypnotic influence and likely will die without release, though they find no organic defect. They suggest traumatic hysteria as the underlying issue related to a prior streetcar accident suit.

Salvation _ Army Tdinoils Penitentiary Chicago Salvation Army Inga Hanson Netto Roliet Penitentiary Deneen Miss Hanson Pittsburg Dispatch

Bank Clerks Debate on Postal Savings Banks

Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Bank Clerks opened its season with a debate on whether the United States should establish a system of postal savings banks. The negative won the argument after close judging by executives from Union Savings Bank, Commercial National Bank, and People's Savings Bank.

Washington American Institute of Bank Clerks United States E. Percy Wilson Frank B. Devereux Herbert Smith Samuel J. Henry National Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Company George O. Watson Union Savings Bank George W. White Commercial National Bank Francis R. Dooley People's Savings Bank J. B. Finley Inter Finley Wilson Devereux Smith Henry

Mutual Life ties to Morristown Trust and related securities

McCurdy testifies that the Mutual Life Insurance Company gained control of Morristown Trust Company and held substantial deposits and stock. He describes connections with United States Mortgage and Trust, Washington Traction, and other syndicates, noting directors overlapping with the Mutual Life and profits from multiple investments while denying campaign fund contributions by the Mutual Life.

Nren Mutual Life Morristown Trust Company Morristown N. J McCurdy Moes United States Mortgage and Trust Company Comptiny Mutual Life In Mutual Life Insurance Company Insurance Company United States Mortgage Trust Company Mutual Witness Brooklyn Wharf and Warehouse Company United Stat Mortgage and Trust Company Washington Traction and Electric Company Morristown Company Laula A. Thebaud Baid Fifth Avenue Trust Company VeCundy Third Avenue Chi Burlington and Quincy Oregon Pennsylvania Republic of Cuba Republic Cuba Japan Ead Southern Pacific Mexico Atchizon Topeka Boz Pennsylvania Railroad Ahs Psa Pvice James H. Beck Enquitable Washington Connecticut Mutual City of New York Mr. Hughes Mr. McCurdy Gould

Block signals faulted as ground indicators fail

BE. RB. DEMBOLTON of Detroit argues that ground based fixed block signals cannot reliably guide train crews. He cites recent wrecks and a 20 year pattern showing block signals depend on crews and engineer attention, urging cab signaling or improved placement to avoid fog and observer error.

New Orleana la.) Times-Democcrat Julius Kruttschnitt Southern Pacific Reilroad Pauli Station Pennsylvania Railroad Philadelphia Press Mruttschnitt Manei Philadelphia Reading É&Ec Dembolton Detroit Mich

Thank God for Cuticura Says Van Buren Woman

Mrs P Hackett of Van Buren” Brooklyns” reports her mother had a severe incurable ulcer. Physicians said hopeless. The Cuticure remedy cured the terrible disfigurement and restored her health, prompting wonder and gratitude from onlookers.

Kentucky's Brave Sheriffs and the Battle Against Moonshiners

The article extols Kentucky sheriffs and deputies for their courage in pursuing moonshiners across Appalachia. It portrays moonshiners as dangerous, ignorant, and unscrupulous, hiding in secluded mountains and caverns where illicit stills operate. The piece praises lawmen for relentless, fearless action to uphold peace and order in the state.

Kentucky Blue Grasn Urmoth W. Riad

Press Opinion The President and Football

Mildly indorsing President Roosevelt efforts to curb rough play the Atlanta Journal argues football remains inherently rough due to public and player appetite. It urges strengthening anti dirty play sentiment in schools rather than turning the game into a parlor contest. The piece critiques injury statistics used by foes and calls for stronger youth coaching.

Roosevelt Atlanta Journal United States Landis Providence Journal Sandra

Boy's Coffee Heart Crisis Sparks Hospital Cure

Eight year old Johnny Murphy suffered extreme heart strain from nine to twelve cups of coffee daily. Entry to City Hospital followed after a month of abstinence and treatment. doctors say coffee overload caused the rapid heartbeat of 160 per minute and lasting heart damage. With strict coffee abstinence and tonics, his condition improved and his life expectancy increased, though full recovery remains uncertain.

City Hospital Attie John‘ite Murphy Johngle Hospital Interhes Johnny Murphy John Murphy South Peurteenth Street Murphy Louis Fost Phereia & Rcheon

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