Waggaman Trust Case Highlights University Debt
Bankruptcy actions move forward as Catholic University of America and creditors contest a nearly $800,000 deed of trust. Cardinal Gibbons signs the university answer, denying knowledge of any insolvency and asserting equitable ownership of the pledged property. A receiver for Waggaman’s estate is sought to preserve assets amid real estate and trust disputes.
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Cardinal Gibbons
Thomas E. Waggaman
Catholic University of America
George E. Hamilton
Charles J. Bonaparte
Baltimore
Waggaman
Second National Bank
National Bank of Washington
National Metropolitan Bank
Columbia National Bank
Woggaman
Catholic University
Michael Jenkins
Wageaman
Slaw
Woodhy Park
Waggamann
Wassaman
Washington
Mettier
Javing Williamson
Doctorea
Atk. Waggaman
University
Wag- Zaman
Instituton
Williamson
John Ridout
Messrs. Waggaman and
Ridout
Fannie A. Moore
Wagsaman
B. F. Leighton
J. J. Darlington
H. W. Lohon
C. James
Joseph D. Sullivan
Itch Fiend in Salt Rheom Cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla
An 19th century ad describes a skin ailment called Itch Fiend in Salt Rheom, with itching burning oozing and patches on face head and body. It claims outward applications fail and blood purification is needed. Hood's Sarsaparilla is said to cure persistent cases and urges no substitute.
Peary Hosts International Geographic Congress Reception at Willard
Commander Robert Peary presided over a reception at the Willard Hotel in Washington for International Geographic Congress members and diplomats. Mrs Peary and prominent social figures aided in greeting guests. The event followed a day of scientific papers and included a panoramic display of decorations, music, and a buffet luncheon.
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International Geographic Congress
Robert Peary
New Willard
Congress
Diplomatic Corps
Peary
Admiral Chester
Henri Cordier
Lorigg de Label
Countess von Pfeil
Arthur de Claparede
J. H. McCormick
David T. Dey
Simon Newcomb
Zonta Barber
Cheriib Bey
Fernand du Martheray
Switzerland
Baron Edmondo Mayor Des Planches
Italy
Senor Martin Garcia Merou
Senor Obaldia
Panama
Don Louis F. Corea
Nicaragua
Chentung Liang-Cheng
China
Eki Hioki
Legation
Theodore Hansen
Straw Vote at Church Fair Delights Local Contest for Gold Watch
A church lawn fete at St Martin's in Northwest Washington drew political interest with a gold watch prize. Four contestants vied for the prize while Roosevelt and Parker votes barely shifted. Final tallies showed Gallagher 1063 Howell 601 Brennan 842 with Roosevelt 470 and Parker 402. net proceeds estimated between 1500 and 2000 dollars.
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Str Martin's Catholic Church
North Capitol
T Streets
Roosevelt
Parker
Eugene A. Hannan
Harry Howel
St. Martin's Church
Ray Brennan
St. Patrick's Church
Harry Crow
St. Paul's Church
Bernard Gallagher
Howell
Brennan
Gallagher
Howevelt
Fannne Clarke
Emma and
Mollie Regan
Edward McCauley
George A. Young
Thomas Rooney
Ronald McDonald
Joseph D. Clarke
George A. Wood
James §. McDonough
Year 5605 Begins With Worship Across Washington Temples
Washington Jews observe the start of the Jewish year 5605 with temple services, feasting, and a large candlelit gathering. Adath Israel and Washington Hebrew Congregation hold morning ceremonies led by Rabbis Loeb and Simon, with about 1400 attendees and a musical program. A pilgrimage to the Jewish Cemetery is planned for 2:30 p.m. The day features shofar blasts and a religious emphasis amid remarks on Kisheneff, the Russia Japan war, and Von Plehve's death.
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Washington
Adath Israel
Sixth and
Streets
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Seventh Street
Eighth Street Temple
Abram Simon
Laula Stern
Simon
von Plehve
Plehve
Russian Empire
Rabbi Loeb
Russia
Kishenef
May Install Bertillon System at Eastern Penitentiary
Warden Joseph E. Beyers of the Eastern Pennsylvania Penitentiary visited police headquarters with Maj. Sylvester to examine the Bertillon system of measurements for potential installation at the penitentiary.
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Joseph E. Beyers
Eastern Pennsylvania Penitentiary
Maj. Sylvester
Beyers
Thestern Penitentiary
Nerves Vital to Body Function and Disease Cure
The text asserts nerves power heart and organs, directing breathing digestion and waste removal. It claims weakened stomach nerves cause indigestion constipation and inflammation, and extends the principle to all organs, arguing that strengthening the nerves cures disease.
Dr Miles Nervine Promises Nerve Cure and Money Back
A vintage patent medicine ad claim touts Dr Miles Nervine as a universal nerve remedy curing nervousness sleeplessness neuralgia headaches stomach liver kidney and heart troubles. Testimonial from G W Archeo a grocer in Decatur Indiana says six bottles cured his condition and offers a money back guarantee if the first bottle does not help.
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Dr. Miles
G. W. Archeo i Grocer
Decatur
Ind
Fleeing the Indians Plea for Protection by Priest
A Nebraska Catholic priest Rev Father Joseph Schell travels to Washington to press Interior Department to curb timber land frauds and liquor abuse against the Winnebago on the Nebraska reservation. He accuses traders of diverting pay checks, charging exorbitant prices, and exploiting illiterate Indians, seeking funds and action from Secretary Hitchcock and Commissioner Jones. He plans to return if the department does not act.
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Father Joseph Schell
Homer
Nebr
Washington
Department of the Interior
Nebraska
Father Sehell
Father Schell
Hitchcock
Jones
H. G. Wilson
Winnebago Reservation
Nfe
Judge Campbell
Interior Department
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Campbell
Commissioner Jones
Winnebago
Mr. Jones
Graete
Father Bahel
Congress
Indiana
Seaboard Stock Delivered Amid Boardroom Clash
John Skelton Williams of Richmond announces that J William Middendorf Co and John J Williams & Sons have delivered 140000 shares to the Ryan Blair syndicate, 66000 preferred and 76000 common, as he accuses the buyers of market manipulation and misrepresentation. He urges needed management change to unlock the company value.
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Baltimore
Mad
John Skelton Williams
Richmond
Seaboard Air Line Railroad
J. William Middendorf & Co
John J. Williams & Sons
Ryan-Blair
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Willams
Seaboard
Secret Service Impostor Seized After Demand for Back Pay
Charles W. Mell, a 60 year old man from Garland Warren County Pa, appeared at the Treasury Department claiming twenty two years of service with the Secret Service and back pay. He was questioned by Assistant Chief Moran and then taken to police headquarters for medical examination. Declared insane and sent to the Government Hospital for the Insane, with relatives notified.
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Charles W. Mel
Treasury Department
Government Hospital For
Garland
Warren County
Warvey L. Mell
Bradford
Mell
Moran
Pennsylvania
Frank
Elis
Judge W G McDowell Dies After Illness at 86
Washington journalist reports Judge Woodford G McDowell died at his home 1420 Rhode Island avenue after five months of illness. He was eighty six, born in Ohio, practiced law in Illinois before moving to Washington sixteen years ago to retire. Survived by widow two daughters Elizabeth Philips of Seattle and Mrs George Bourelle of Bloomington plus an adopted daughter Miss Elizabeth Meller, several grandchildren and a brother Joseph B McDowell. Funeral planned Tuesday at Rock Creek Cemetery with Rev Dr Bristol to conduct service.
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Washington
Illinois
Woodford G. McDowell
Rhode Island Avenue
Judge McDowell
Ohio
Fairbury
Livingston County
Lincoln
Metropolitan M. H. Church
Bristol
Rock Creek Cemetery
Flynn's Business College in Washington DC Established 1876
Flynn's Business College a longtime Washington institution offers practical education with focus on arithmetic spelling grammar bookkeeping stenography and typewriting. Located at Eighth and K streets opposite the Carnegie Library the yearly course costs 25 dollars with open enrollment.
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Flynn
Eighth
K Streets
Carnegie Library
Peruna Use Promoted for Catarrh and Female Weakness
An advertisement extols Peruna as a cure for catarrh and specifically for pelvic catarrh and female weakness. It claims long term safety, no narcotics, and permanent relief by removing catarrh cause. Endorsed by Miss Nellie South who attributes health gains to a six week course.
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Peruna
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Miss Nellie South
Weather Forecast Highlights Northwestern Disturbance and Frost Warnings
The Northwestern disturbance near Lake Superior brings little precipitation but raises temperatures east and south. A secondary low over the middle slopes yields Saturday showers in Eastern Colorado and the Lower Missouri Valley, with no other major precipitation. Frost warnings issued for North Dakota Montana Wyoming eastern Oregon Idaho. Local readings list multiple hourly temperatures, humidity, rainfall 0.00, sunshine 4.2 hours, and last year comparisons.
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Lake Superior
Colorado
Missouri Valley
Florida
Ploride
Iatter
Wake Region
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic States
New England
Middle Atlantic
Nouth
South Atlantic
Iran
Gulf Coast
Dakota
Montana
Wyoming
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
IBM
Affleck
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Joseph F.saum
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Nervine
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Dan Napper
Affordby School
Mary Ct
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Adler
Oth St. and
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Clothing House
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the Sunday Post
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