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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1904

Page

2

Waggaman Faces Intervening Petitions in Custody Dispute

Petitioners in multiple suits seek a receiver and claim Mr Waggaman holds securities and notes worth millions that threaten creditors if not controlled. Intervening petitions in bankruptcy and equity court accuse Waggaman of transferring real estate and risk loss to tied relatives and clerks. Mir hours outline show-cause dates, with Gardiner asserting a $20,000 creditor claim and overall millions in disputed claims, while a separate note investment and interest arrangement is detailed in the Gardiner case.

Asseta Waggaman Equity Court Glaimanty Thomas E. Waggaman Justice Anderson Magnea Gardiner Mr Waggaman Equity Mir Waggaman Justice Stafford Wagegamans Waggamans Jackson HW Ralston M Agnes Gardiner Miss Gardiner Wiz Waggaman Wigganiin

Florida Fruits Exhibit Captivates World Fair Visitors

A Florida horticulture display showcases mangoes sapodillas citrus and tropical trees at the Worlds Fair within an ornate horticulture pavilion. The Florida exhibit, created by the Jacksonville Union, highlights diverse fruits grown from young shoots to mature fruit and joins nearly every state represented.

Florida Aimes Union Jacksonville Palace of Horticulture

Conditions on the Isthmus With Consul Malmros at State Dept

Oscar Malmros American consul at Colon, after leave in Minnesota, met Acting Secretary Atlee and forecast Panama Canal era. He cites upcoming sanitation work and cordial Panaman relations, supported by Minister Barrett’s Panama report on mutual adjustments over custom-houses and posts. He notes Hezekiah Gudger, Panama consul general, arrives on leave to report conditions.

Oscar Malmros Colon Minnesota State Department Atlee Malmros Galadz Panama Canal Canal Strip Barrett Panama Canal Commissioners Canal Zone Hezekiah A Gudger North Carolina

Hyde and Dimond: DC not sanctuary for crime in lands case

Judge De Haven grants removal to Washington for trial in the Hyde Dimond indictment. Frederick A Hyde and Henry P Dimond, linked to John A Benson and J H Schneider, face forty two counts for conspiring to defraud the United States of public lands. DC is not a sanctuary for offenses against the United States, per the ruling and Judge Dillon’s language.

San Francisco de Haven United States District Court Hyde-Dimond Washington Frederick A Hyde Henry P Dimond District of Columbia John A Benson J H Schneider United States Dillon Hyde and Dimond Morrow United States Circuit Court

Nurse Leaves With Baby in Georgetown Missing Child Case

Georgetown police pursued Minnie Robinson a servant girl who disappeared with Dr W D Monroe's infant daughter. She was found hours later at a Bellscourt home with the baby on the floor. Officer Short arrested her after a struggle and the newborn was returned to Mrs Monroe at the station.

Georgetown Minnie Robinson W D Monroe Dr Monroe Thirty-second Monroe Policeman Short Bellscourt Babs Robinson Short Walsh Short

Pursuit Ends as Italian Suspect Captured on Canal Street Roof

Vincenzo Tileison, an Italian wanted in New York for grand larceny, was cornered on a Canal Street roof in Washington. Detectives Hartigan and Baur chased him through alleys, trapping him at the skylight. New York detectives will transport him back to the city.

Italan New York Washington Vincenzo Tileison Canal Street Hartigan Baw Eleison Baur Stepa Elerson

Robbery on Wisconsin Avenue Victim: Charles Bromley

A sixteen year old boy, Charles Bromley of 23 N street NW, was robbed on Wisconsin avenue last night. Two men seized him and demanded his money, choking him as one thief searched Bromley’s pockets and the other obtained $1 before fleeing.

Charles Bromley N Street Wisconsin Avenue Bromley

Hood's Sarsaparilla Proclaims Long Lasting Benefit

Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a strong economy with lasting effect. Claims a bottle lasts longer and does more good than rivals. Declares it the only medicine that truly offers 100 doses for one dollar.

Hood

Ambitious plans for foreign parliament delegates tour

Delegates from European parliaments will tour the United States before the twelfth Inter parliamentary conference in St Louis. President Roosevelt will receive them, with official welcomes at West Point and a White House ceremony around late September. The itinerary includes visits to New York, Hudson excursions, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and St Louis, with a souvenir guide distributed daily.

St. Louis West Point St Louis American Congress Europe Bartholdi Missouri Congress Senate House American Congressional Committee Bartholdt Taylor Treasury Department New York Hudson M Bartholdt Philadelphia Pittsburg Louis Hay State Department Roosevelt White House

Weather conditions and forecasts from the Weather Bureau

The Weather Bureau reports a severe storm moving from the Middle West into the Western Lake Superior area bringing heavy rain and high winds. Showers are noted in the Missouri and Upper Mississippi valleys with scattered rain elsewhere. Temperatures remain high in many regions with cooler trends in the Lake regions and warmer notes in the Northern Slope. Tropical disturbance indications near the Windward Islands prompt cautionary advisories for the West Indies. Forecasts call for showers in the Lake region Saturday and cooler conditions in the Ohio Valley, with variable winds along coasts and across the Great Lakes.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Middle West Lake Superior Missouri Upper Mississippi Hocky Mountain Ohio Valley Loser Lake Rgion Lower Lake Region Upper Lake Region New England Pacific States California Lake Region Middle Atlantic South Atlantic States Tennessee Gulf States Colorado Mississippi Valley Windward West Indies South Atlantic East Gulf Coast West Gulf Coast European Grand Banks L Lakes Lake Huron Asheville Atlanta Atlantic City Bismarck Hoston Mass Buffalo NY Chicago, Ti Cincinnati Ohio Cheyenne Wyves Davenport Town Denver Colo Des Moines Iowa Galvesign Texas Helena Indianapolis Ind Jacksonville Fla Kansas City Little Rock ' Ark Marquette Wich Memphis Tenna New Orleans New York North Platte Nebra Omaha Nebra Pitsburg Salt Lake City Stah Louis

Mystery of Mrs Cartwrights Death Solved at Hospital

An aged woman who died from injuries after falling from a trolley on August 18 is identified as Maria Wood. The hat traced to a local mother linked to J M Hin of 410 Prince arrest. Mrs Hin identified the body at the morgue. Police seek Cartwright, likely the daughter’s husband, and Acting Coroner Glazebrook will investigate the accident tonight.

Cartwright Sixth Street Pennsylvania Avenue J. M. Hii Prince Arrest Alexandria Hin Washington Maria Wood Fill Georgetown Mra. Cartwright Mrs Wood Glazebrook

Fortified Against Police Frightful Defense by Insane Negress

Police responded to a disturbance at 477 K Street Southwest and were met by Frances Corbin who barricaded the stairs and hurled tea cups and crockery at officers Herbert and Spicer. Corbin, described as insane, was arrested and sent to the House of Detention for mental examination. her husband works as a river steamer cook. He was injured when struck by a cup during the attack.

Herbert and Spicer Fourth Precinct K Street Ances Corbin Frances Corbin Herbert

Man leaps from Long Bridge after night terrors

Henry Tillman, 21, a negro of 624 Golden Ave NE, climbed the Long Bridge at night claiming pursuit by night doctors. Grange McNeal, a bridge flagman, cried police and murder as Tillman fled the dizzy height. McNeal and Morris Bell later rescued Tillman from the river before police took him to the Fourth precinct on vagrancy charges.

Henry Tillman Golden Avenue Grange McNeal Tillman McNeal Tillmay

Investigation of Cotton Report Figures in Savannah Sparks Action

Savannah wired report shows exact cotton figures reached Savannah at least thirty minutes before official publication. Savannah Cotton Exchange committee requests investigation from Secretary James Wilson after alert telegram. In New York, Thomas N Mc Cauley rearraigned on larceny charges and released on bond. In Minnesota, sheriff probes planned prison escape tied to Omaha fright train hold up. Miss Rosa Stern’s condition improves after attempted suicide, with cautious optimism for recovery.

Savannah Washington Post Department of Agriculture Cotton Exchange Exchange James Wilson Secretary of Agriculture Washington New York Thomas N McCauley International Mercantile Agency Hamilton Ontario Mankato Minn Williams Charles Sanders Tom Murray Omaha Sanders

Change of diet restores health after coffee years

A Springheld II woman describes years of nervousness and heart trouble cured after quitting coffee and adopting Postum. She notes rapid improvement over 6 to 8 months, crediting coffee as the cause and Postum as the re builder. The Postum Co advertises coffee alternatives and the booklet The Road to Wellville.

Springheld Postum Co Battle Creek Midh Postum Wellville

London Views on Liaoyang Battle and Europatkin’s Position

London observers temper jubilation over Liaoyang and warn decisive outcome hinges on Kuropatkin surrounding Europatkin. British papers debate whether Japanese can seal Mukden retreat, with editorials noting uncertainty and changing prospects amid four days of fighting.

London Tokyo Liaoyang Europatkin St. Petersburg Liao-yang Lention Marquis Oyama Mukden Daily Graphic Sx Kuropatkin Kuropatkin Jiao-yang Daily Telegraph

Wireless first lesson reshapes naval warfare says wounded Russian chief of staff

Capt Matousevitch, later Admiral Withoft’s chief of staff, arrived wounded from the Czarevitch and reviewed wartime naval lessons. He praised wireless signaling over flags, predicted universal wireless installation on ships, and noted mines, torpedoes, and searchlights as key findings. He questioned torpedo nets and believed battleships remain central in Port Arthur actions. He endorsed Russian reports and reported further Russian damage to Japanese boats. He remained in hospital recovering.

Tsingtao Matousevitch Withoft Czarevitch Pass Port Arthur Matousevicch

America Protests Seizure of Cargo on British Steamer Calchas

The United States protests Russia's seizure of cargo from the British steamer Calchas bound from Puget Sound to Japan by the Vladivostok squadron. The issue mirrors the Portland Arabia case, with Russia to refuse negotiations and maintain nonrecognition of contraband goods in ordinary trade. Consul General Watts departs St Petersburg for two months’ vacation in France.

St Petersburg United States Russia Calchas Puget Sound Japan Vladivostok Portland Asiatic Line Arabia Associated Press Watts France

War correspondents depart Far East amid protest over access

Richard Harding Davis and John Fox Jr, American reporters, returned from the second Japanese army HQ at Chefoo and plan to sail for the United States. They complained that the army restricted movements during the August 26 battle, prompting a protest to Japanese authorities. Gen Ok allowed witnesses from four miles. Melton Prior and George Lynch also left. Lynch will attempt to reach Port Dalny. Shanghai reports stoppage of repairs on the Russian cruiser Askold and destroyer Grozovoi at the Japanese demand.

Richard Harding Davis Far East Chefoo John Fox, Jr United States Gen Ok Davis Fox Melton Prior George Lynch Second Army Lynch Port Dalny

Mint at Oregon Fair Opens As Public Medal Coinage View

A government mint will operate at the Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland on September 2. The facility will allow spectators to view money making processes as coins are struck from gold bullion and converted from smelters. the pieces will be medals rather than legal tender.

Oregon Fair Portland Ore

Fatal fall from trestle claims New York journalist

The body of William G Jones a noted telegrapher and newspaper man was found in Jamaica Bay. He was a former Western Union manager in Philadelphia later city day manager of United Press and an Associated Press editor. Coroner found heart disease or apoplexy as the cause with no water in the lungs. He was last seen crossing a trestle Monday toward his home and is believed to have fallen after a fatal attack.

New York Jamaica Bay William G Jones Jones

Former Judge Accused Embezzling in Connecticut

New Britain Connecticut September 2 former judge Lyman S Burr and longtime attorney in the city is arrested on charges of embezzling 5493 from the Loomis estate. Burr retired from the bench two years ago due to deafness and was detained under $5000 bond. Civil actions in Ohio involve seven artillerymen arrested for complicity in a murder during Athens maneuvers and pending transfer for trial.

Willams Wiliam Robinon Robinsen Bensinger Connecticut New Britain Conn Lyman S Burr Timothy W Loomis Columbus Ohio Herrick Prosentor Foster Athens Fourteenth Artillery Corp Clark Warren Fyr War Department

Narrow escape for storekeeper amid second attack in a year

Ja cob Levin keeper of Third street and Willow Tree alley store narrowly survived a second assault within a year. Earlier he was knocked down by a man named Clements and suffered a fractured skull, lingering near death at the Emergency Hospital. Last night William Grayson, another Black man, allegedly attacked Levin with a knife. officers Holt and Cullinane responded to the cries and arrested Grayson.

Jacob Levin Third Street Willow Tree Alley Levin Clements William Grayson Holt and Cullinane Levins Grayson

Preferred Death to Arrest in Hotel Explosion Plot

Nicholas Thomes fled arrest for attempting to blow up the Avenue Hotel in Elmira Heights by ingesting carbonic acid. His body was found near Sayre, Pennsylvania. His wife had rented the hotel to Pearl Scott while Thome owned it. Thome bought dynamite and set off an explosion under Scott’s window, but survived. The hotel was wrecked.

Elmira Avenue Elmira Heights Nicholas Themes Sayre Thomes Pearl Scott Thome Scott

Trees of different fruits from a Pasadena town lot

Country Life in America recounts Mr Vaughn of Pasadena who filled a small town lot with six trees grafted to yield many fruit varieties. He topped a navel orange with tangierine grape fruit lemon and blood orange, plus peach and plum hybrids. The trees bear from July to November with unusually large fruit, making a five kind orchard on a single lot.

California America Mr Vaughn Pasadena

Quick Wit From Somerville Journal Elicits Swift Insight

A local remark from the Somerville Journal notes a man can say more in a minute than he can recover from regrets in a year. The quip highlights practical speech over delayed remorse in everyday life.

Quickly The Somerville Journal & Man

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