Tribute to Gen Pike Session Ends With Major Reforms
At Oak Hill Cemetery the Supreme Council of Scottish Rite Masons met to honor Gen Albert Pike. The session enacted constitutional revisions reducing printed statutes from 100 to 52 pages, planned a world conference with Belghum, defined citizenship for members, and approved coin identifications and support for New Age Magazine. The gathering marked substantial progress after a day of significant business.
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Albert Pike
United States
Supreme Council For
Oak Hill Cemetery
Rite
Supreme Council
Pike
Supreme Council of
Belghum
Co Tumble
AM Jhenbers
New Age
Orga
Tounell
Boatherh
Scottish Rite Masons honor Gen Pike at grave ceremony
Grand Commander Richardson led a simple grave ceremony for Gen Pike, a jurist, senator, soldier, and statesman, with Brig. Gen Robert H Hall and Frederick Webster speaking on Pike’s life and Scottish Rite work. The event included near hymn singing and Doxology.
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Gen Pike
Richardson
Supreme Council
Hichardson
Gin Robert H Hall
U.S. A
Scottish Rite Masonry
Henry Clay
Gen Hall
Oak Will
Albert Pike
Southern Jurisdiction
Gen. Pike
Third
D Streets
Indiana Avenue
Trentmore
Threat Letter in Hill Case Hints at Wronged Woman Theory
Police lean toward the possibility that a letter signed The Dead Men's Brother was written by a woman harmed by a soldier or by another relative of the deceased. The note, received by Trooper Louis Hill after the Fort Myer shooting and family tragedy on M Street NW, suggests refinement and education. Authorities plan further tracing and inquiry while Port Myer reports quiet.
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Louis Hill
Fort Myer
Harry J. Everett
M Street
Elsworth Everett
Hill
Boardman
Detective Bureau
Capt. Boardman
Hilt
Stella Patten
Port Myer
Arlington
Consul Denies Purity Conference Export Claim
Consul James W. Davidson of Antung, Manchuria, dismissed as preposterous a statement from the National Purity Conference in Lacrosse Wisconsin alleging large scale export of Japanese and Chinese girls to the United States for immoral purposes under British supervision in Shanghai and Singapore. He said neither government permits such exports.
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Davidson
Wisconsin
James W. Davidson
Antung
Manchuria
Lacrosse
Wis
United States
Shanghai
Singapore
Bribe Offers Testimony in Anderson Case Hearings
Sworn statements by witnesses alleging bribe offers to testify against Sergt. William T. Anderson dominated a hearing before the political board examining charges at the Anacostia substation. Daniel W. Kelley and Miss Henning testified of bribe attempts to defame the woman involved and to harm Anderson, while others vouched for the sergeant’s honor and the woman’s good character. The trial adjourned to next Friday.
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Sergt
Willam T. Anderson
Anscostia
Daniel W. Kelley
Anacostia
Anderson
Misa Henning
Kelley
Sergt. Anderson
Carter
Lambert
Robert
Kelsey
Mackay
Sergeant Anderson
Gilett
Anacostia Station
Phi Delta Fraternity to Seek 1906 Washington Convention
The Phi Delta local Alumni Club at the University Club decided to invite the national fraternity to hold its next biennial convention in Washington during Thanksgiving week 1906. About 400 members are expected. Baltimore may share hosting duties. The invitation will be extended by President Claude N. Bennett and Secretary George Rommel. Perry Belmont reportedly buys Newport Herald controlling interest in Newport, R I.
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Phi Delta Fraternity
University Club
Ihe
Washington
Virginia
Maryland
Baltimore
United States
Canada
Claude N. Bennett
George Rommel
Catarrh and Blood Purification Claims in Purifying Treatment
A brief notice discusses catarrh as a constitutional disease linked to impure blood and advocates constitutional treatment. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and similar remedies as purifiers of the blood to relieve inflammation and restore health.
National Capital Rifle and Club concludes with Cookson wins
The National Capital Rifle and Club match at Rande Park range Congress Heights ended with Captain W. W. Cookson and J. C. Buhn taking most prizes. Cookson won the Randle Gold Medal with 98 of 100 on the fifty yard range and also claimed top scores in the .22 caliber rifle events at 25 and 60 yards. Mir. Buhn earned two major prizes, plus several other high scores across revolver and pistol events, while W. C. Folsom won the civilians’ match and Mr. Hann topped the shotgun event by breaking all fifteen flying targets.
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National ‘Capital Rifle and Club
Rande Perk
Congress Heights
W. W. Cookson
J. C. Buhn
Randle
Cookson
A. BE. Randle
Mir. Bunn
W. C. Folsom
Mr. Hann
Bishop Cranston to Marry in Cincinnati This November
Ohio City reports Bishop Earl Cranston of Washington will wed Miss Lucie Mason Parker in Cincinnati around November 16 with a small circle aware of the engagement. Parker, a teacher and noted literary figure, will soon leave Avondale to join the Herron family for the ceremony. Cranston, aged about sixty, resides in Ontario and leads a major Methodist faction.
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Cincinnati
Earl Cranston
Washington
Lucie Mason Parker
Parker
Ohio City
Hastern
Bishop Cranston
Ontario
Conference of Bishops
Thin City
Foundry Church
Methodist Book Concern
Misa Pesker
William Christie Herron
Avondale
Herrons
Dentists honor Dr Finley at DC smoker
The District of Columbia Dental Society held a smoker at Rauscher's to honor Dr Mark F Finley recently elected president of the National Dental Association. Maryland officials Dr A C Brewer and Dr W W Dunbracce attended. Dr W Bowles opened with congratulations.
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Rauscher’s
District of Columbia Dental Society
Mark F. Finley
National Dental Association
Maryland State Association
A. C. Brewer
W. W. Dunbracce
Finley
W. Bowles
H. M. Schooley
A. D. Weakley
R. A. Bates
3. W. Howles
D. N. Rust
George W. Boynton
Regent Hotel Sold to Savannah Hotelier With Big Renovation Plan
W. J. Watson of Savannah Ga. buys the Regent Hotel at Pennsylvana avenue and Fifteenth street. He plans a renovation exceeding 34000 dollars to modernize interior and exterior and will oversee the project personally after reopening. Previous owner Robert P. Murphy exits to focus on wholesale hotel supply in New York.
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Regent
Pennsylvana Avenue
Fifteenth Street
W. J. Watson
Savannah
South
Paat
Robert P. Murphy
New York
Murphy
Watson
Riggs House
SMALLWOOD INQUEST TO BE HELD TOMORROW AT HYATTSVILLE
The inquest into Emma Smallwood's death on the Hancock place is to be held tomorrow or Tuesday morning with reporters admitted. Coroner Carr cautioned secrecy on the hearing, while Detectives Hagan and Burns have returned to Baltimore and Constable Garrison continues the investigation. Also noted is the Intercollegiate Debate selection at George Washington University for a December 9 contest with the University of Virginia, naming A L Newmyer M H Barnatine and P Gates as core members with L G Bhel Jonas as alternate.
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Hyattsville
Hyattaville
Emma Smallwood
Hancock Place
Carr
George Washington University
University of Virginia
A. L. Newmyer
M.H. Barnatine
P. Gates
L. G Bhel
Jonas
Alexandria News in Brief Confirms Local Meetings and Occurrences
The Alexandria area reports on the Junior Order of United American Mechanics conferring degrees for newly organized councils with delegations from Dunn Loring Fairfax Round Hill and more. Also note a cow theft arrest, church services, upcoming marriages, a runaway teen, property development, and a Republican mass meeting date change.
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Washington Post Bureau
King Street
Alexandria
Order of United American Mechanics
Membbers of
Alexandria ‘Council
End Belle Elaven Council
Order of United American Mechanics’ Hall
Pitt
Royal Streets
Dunn Loring
Mairfax
Purcellville
Round Hil
Hamilton
Lorettaville
Waterford
Herndon
Vienna
Manassas
Mount Jackson
Order
National Council
Sentinel FE. L
Bouton
B. Hopkins
Richmond
Eugene Colver
Frank Peverill
Belle Haven
United States
Serif
Ana
Poelty
Fairfax
Christiscopal Chur
John G. Meem
Brazil
Grace Episcopal Church
Meem
St. Mary's Church
Iter J. Hnnts
N. 7
Joryola Colles
Baltimore
Fall may prove fatal as passenger jumps from electric car
Willam Fowler formerly of Manchester fell from a running Seven Pines electric car near stop No 22 and was unconscious under the trestle all night. He was found in critical condition and taken to the Virginia Hospital. The incident occurred after Fowler asked the conductor to stop at his stop but mistook stop No 2 for his stop and jumped.
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Nestal
Washington Post
Richmond
Willam Fowler
Manchester
Seven Pines
Fowler
Virginia Hospital
Quarantine Ordered in Brandon District Diphtheria Outbreak
Prince George County boards of health and supervisors met at the courthouse and ordered a quarantine for Brandon district to stamp out the diphtheria epidemic, with a physician hired at 10 dollars daily to attend patients. The Disputanta public school was closed due to diphtheria.
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Prince George County
Brandon Dietrich
Washington Post
Petersburg
Board of Health and Board of Supervisors
Brandon
Disputanta
Maryland Delegates Appointed for National Civic Federation Conference
Gov Warfield names eight Maryland delegates to the National Civic Federation conference in New York on December 6 and 7, 1905. Delegates include Dr Fabelan Franklin Norval E Foard Theodore Marburg Dr George E Barnett Richard M Venable Frank K Carey John M Glenn Charles J Fox airy Roy WL Rechester. The piece notes other regional political items and local court actions.
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National Civic Federation
Washington Post
Annapolis
Gov. Warfield
Maryland
New York City
Fabelan Franklin
Norval E. Foard
Theodore Marburg
George E Barnett
Richard M. Venable
Frank K. Carey
John M. Glenn
Charles J. Fox
Airy Roy
WL Rechester
Weather snapshot from Weakington and region on Saturday
The Weather Bureau reports a northeastward storm has passed. skies clear and cool with high pressure across much of the country. Temperatures run about 10 degrees below normal, west regions milder than Friday, with fair conditions Sunday into Monday except northern Upper Lake into North Dakota. Coastal winds vary by region. detailed hourly readings and humidity provided for local Weakington observations.
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Dept. of Agriculture
Weakington
Gulf of St. Lawrences
Upper Lake Region
North Dakota
Maat
New Mhoyland
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic
Gulf Coast
Uupper Lakes
Ma | Fai
Rockefeller Guest Recalls Virginia Governor and New York Ties
Virginia Governor J M Montague and Mrs Montague head to Tarrytown New York to visit John D Rockefeller and to address Rockefeller Bible class. The trip fuels speculation on a New York residence and a possible law career after a Senate defeat. Malcolm A Coles of Northumberland County spoke to Winchester Republicans on state platform principles and Democratic policy criticisms.
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Virginia
Montague
Tarrytown
Washington Post
Titchmond
J. Montague
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Thomas 5. Martin
New York
Winchester
Aoadet
Malcolm A. Coles
Northumberland County
Two Men Killed While Attempting Train Ride in York
In York Pennsylvania on February 21 Charles Zinck and George Buster were killed instantly while trying to ride a southbound freight. A northbound train struck them during the attempt.
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York
Get
Charles Zinck
George Buster
Northern Central
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Supreme Council of Canada
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Canadian Senate
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Newspa
Sergt. Amerson Care Springs Sehcation
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PHI Delta Convent
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Newport
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Smallwood
Alexandria News
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Elct
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Alfred and
Prince Streets
John Burchell
King George County
Matili
Harry Randall
J. Marriott
Edgar Affeld, Jr
King and Pitt Streets
Shaw
Robert W. Blair
Wiliam Jop
Southern Railway
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Rockville
Alfred Morgenegg
Jennie Ragan
Oscar Nelson
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
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Carrie Roberta Millstead
Lewis Henry Kelly
Patina Agnes Millstead
State Corporation Commission
Industrial Engineering and Supply Company
Walter R. Metz
R. W. Hall
Chevy Chase Lake
James W. Mewsnow
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Ralliee
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Darnestown
Bethesda
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Blair Lee
Edward C. Peter
Alexander Kilgour
Bowie F. Waters
Gordon T. Atkinson
Bladensburg
Tae
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Bladensburg Road
Wear Washington
Staunton
W. Arthur Wilson
Augusta County
Thomas A. Dawson
Joseph A. Glasgow
Fredericksburg
Secretary of the Treasury
Lealie M. Shaw
R. H. Besie
Warsaw
FR. H. Beale
Westmoreland County
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Sian
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Rive Bulletin
Heroes Ferry
W. Va
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Dax
J. D. Rockefeller
Gov
Millionaire
Haines Bros
Hazelton
Price & Teeple, Pfeiffer
Brewster
F Street
Washington, D. C
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