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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1904

Page

9

Washington trip highlights at St Louis fair headline

Commissioner Macfarland and Commissioner West led a District Day delegation from Washington to the St Louis fair aboard the private car of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad acting president. They toured the exposition, praised the event, and urged rebuilding the government building in Washington as a convention hall while noting improvements for municipal conditions.

Macfarland West Washington St. Louis Fair Baltimore Rs. West Chester Harding Horace Macfarland John W. Douglas L. G. Hine Cal. Biddle Nashville Commissioner West Mactarland Capt. Hardjog Capt. Morrow Chicago Paris Buffalo St. Louis Exposition Commiesoner West United States Col. Biddle Datnielle Dauraville Milton Hotel Daniel F Garguy Gol Biddle Jagon Mer Mia CC. Rogers Rogers Cincial

Police pistol practice urged for Manhattan force

Maj Sylvester appeals for a pistol range in the lower portion of the old pump house near Seventh precinct to allow Metropolis police to train. He says a dedicated range is vital and will be privately funded. Commissioner West approved the idea.

Maj Sylvester Metropoltan Force Siers Seventh Precinct West

Justice Clabaugh Dismisses Petition in Burrows Case

Chief Justice Clabaugh dismissed the habeas corpus writ and petition of Marcia M Burrows known as Martha Cicotte Burroughs Boyd. The petitioner is remanded to the superintendent of the Government Hospital for the Insane. Attorney Thomas J. Mackey argued for Mrs Boyd. the United States and city officials contested the proceeding. The defense claimed juror oaths were administered by a deputy marshal, challenging the legality of the proceedings.

Justice Clabaugh Boyd Court of Appeals Agslatant United States Jesse C. Adking Corporation John «Il. George D Wvile Asylum Mackey Nvirsnal

Food and Grape-Nuts Proclaimed as Cure for Stomach Ailments

A testimonial advocates root-cause dieting for stomach illness, urging a switch to Grape-Nuts after chronic digestive trouble. The narrator recounts a husband with diarrhea and weight loss who improves rapidly on the cereal, praising its health benefits and promising a 10 day trial as proof.

Tess Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Read wills probate for Martha Read heirs and Dahlgren payouts

Martha M Read's May 27 1902 will filed in probate appoints John D Coughlin and John Bernard Dahlgren executors. Bequests include Charles B Dahlgrens nephew Charles B Dahlgrens children Evan and John Bernard Dahlgren, shares of estate after Charles Dahlgrens death, and a $25 000 bequest to Martha Read Dahlgren. Provisions threaten removal from inheritance if any beneficiary engages in legal disputes. Also Kate Watkins Arms will probate mentions Jon I for Arms as executor and sole beneficiary.

Martha M. Read Register of Wils Wil Chark B. Dahlgren Evan Dahlgren Charles B. Dahlgren Paul John Bernada Dahlgren Charlies St. Dahlgren Martha Read Dahlgren John Bernard Dahlgren Ev Dahlgren Whaithron Dahgren Aere Ake John D. Coughlin John Bernard Dahlgren Kate Watkins Jon 1 Arma

Dinkey Trains In Collision Injuring Downey

Two dirt trains on a Capitol Hill route collided near 9 40 last evening causing Walter R Downey to suffer facial bruises and a left hand injury He was taken to Casualty Hospital for treatment and officials considered enforcement of a night operation curfew on the dinkey railroad across Capitol grounds.

Plagman Downey Capitol Hill Road House of Representative Capitol Grounds Union Station Plaza Walter R. Downey Lagman Downey Myrtle Street Dinkey First Street House of Ren Mtathyns Tin Station Marrow West Uimt

Death of Washington Man Edward Reinhold de Grain

Edward Reinhold de Grain 26 of 68 Street Southeast died yesterday in Indiana while on an inspection tour. A Baltimore and Ohio mechanical engineer and Cornell alumnus, he led a notable Washington cadet, Sigma Beta Phi member, pianist and composer with strong musical ties. Remains arriving today. funeral plans pending.

Edward Reinhold de Grain Ledward Reinholt de Gran Garret Baltimore and Ohio Rallrune Bird de Grain Washington Hip School Cornell University Baltinore Ohio Igh de Grain Sigma Beta Phi Washington Rehold de Grain

Wife Brings Maintenance Suit Against Husband

Susan E. King filed a maintenance suit yesterday against her husband William J. King. The petition says they lived with Mr. King’s mother after marriage and he persecuted and annoyed her. She alleges threats of violence by his mother and that Mr. King forced her to leave on February 298, with instructions not to return. She is represented by Percy H. Veitch.

Susan E. King Wiliam J. King Mr. King

Accused by Negro Woman in Streetcar Incident

A 27 year old man Te Grate Powers of 1616 Sixteenth Street Northwest was arrested on a charge of assault by a warrant sworn by Bette Mercer of 112 Horn's Court Northwest. Mercer says on October 20 on a streetcar Powers slapped her and pushed her from his knees while she sat on his lap. Powers posted 310 for appearance in Police Court this morning. He denies the incident. Arabs Enjoy an Oyster Roast at Hall's Garden with brief remarks by officers and a vaudeville close. New England voters learn of reduced rail fares on several northeastern lines. The Old Va Antique Furniture Co offers a branch at MM Hist on showcasing rare antiques and English Sheffield items at reasonable prices.

Te Grate Powers Sixteenth Street Aas Ausault Tenth Precinct Bette Mercer Horn’'s Court Powers Old Antique Furniture Co MM Histon Sliver Croeks Sheffield

Gas Explosion Injures Two at Cypreut Traction Yard

A gas buildup at the Cypreut Traction Company’s pit on M Street George Town caused a deadly explosion. Blacksmith James Weha and helper George Springman were burned on the face, Webb lost an eye, and all victims were taken to Georgetown University Hospital for treatment. Includes notices about local commerce and ads for groceries and medicines.

Cypreut ‘Traction Company M Street George Lawn Jamey” Weha George Springman Webb Oaaly Mnure Roth Georgetown Unversity Hospital

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