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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1904

Page

2

University Ready to Fight over Waggaman Trust Deed

Bankruptcy arguments dominated a District Supreme Court session as Justice Anderson weighed if Thomas E. Waggaman is bankrupt and whether a receiver should be appointed. The Catholic University of America, Columbia National Bank, National Bank of Washington and National Metropolitan Bank contend Waggaman misused funds via a deed of trust. Waggaman claims the university is the true owner, acting as fiduciary, and seeks to preserve the estate with minimal costs while opposing receiver appointment.

Thomas E. Waggaman Bankruptcy Court Justice Anderson District Supreme Court Mr. Waggaman Charles J Bonaparte Baltimore Catholic University of America Columbia National Bank Waggaman Williamson M. Agnes Gardiner Wagwalan Waggamin Teecourt Vlerk Weigimin Saes Yesternis Whee Carioles University of America Wargamin Wageraman Wag- Raman Wiliam F . Mattingt George E Hamilton Charles J. Bonaparte Lawsu Mattinigl

Eagles Prepare for National Fraternal Order Convention in Baltimore

Delegates and visitors, about 10 000, arrive in Baltimore for the Fraternal Order of Eagles Grand Aerie annual convention opening tomorrow. Officials tour Annapolis, fireworks light the harbor, and city streets glow with bunting as credentials, finance, and judiciary committees report readiness. The Newport News delegation, around fifty in white duck uniforms led by the Old Dominion Band, sails to Baltimore for the event.

Baltimore Order of Eagles Grand Aettle Order Cltlea Chesapeake Bay Annapolis Naval Academy Patapsco Washington Post Newport News Eagles Grand Aerie Old Dominion Band

Downfall Tied to Vanity as Mirror Aids Arrest

George Dandridge, 28, sought by police, was arrested by Officer Green in the Fourth District on suspicion of two recent robberies. Police say stolen items including a gold watch, shoes, coat, ring, trousers, and a small mirror were found on his person. The August 8 theft at 510 Street Northeast and the August 30 robbery at 811 D Street Northwest yielded recovery of at least a watch.

George Dandridge Policeman Green Fourth Precinct Dandridge Charlies E. Harris M. Mansfield D Street

Fleeced by Negro Bank Man In Northwest Streets

Police report a man named Alexander Haglan gave 2 to a colored man promising a union cap to secure a job. The man disappeared, Haglan notified police, case under investigation. Other brief items include a wandering cow found near White Lot, a knife assault between two African American women, and a fire on a street pole. Also noted are charges of housebreaking and embezzlement with bond set and grand jury hold.

Alexander Haglan Ninth Streets Haglan Raglan Frank Gividono Pennsylvania Avenue First Precinct

Faint spells may signal heart trouble not stomach trouble

The piece warns against treating faint spells as stomach issues and notes that faintness can accompany bile symptoms yet also reveal heart weakness. It highlights shortness of breath, asthmatic breathing, chest oppression, and weakness as early heart-related signs, urging focus on cardiac causes.

Dr Miles New Heart Cure Promises Nerve Strength

Patient testimonial from Mrs Effie Clough of Ellsworth Falls Maine claims Dr Miles New Heart Cure improved heart function after fainting spells. Advertisement promises heart and muscle strengthening with a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to help and urges druggists to refund.

Dr. Miles

Water boiling and filtering urged for 120 district schools

District Commissioners urged installation of boiling and filtering water systems in 120 school buildings to prevent typhoid spread. An estimated cost of about 12,000 dollars was cited. Elizabeth V. Brown appointed primary supervisor, succeeding the late Miss Denny, with a focus on safer pupil drinking water and health inspections.

Elizabeth Brown Board of Education District of Columbia Elizabeth V. Brown Denny

Strikers Apply for Work at Chicago Packers

Chicago Sept. 12 about 12,000 men applied for work at the stock yards today. About 4,800 of the applicants were taken back by the packers. Many non union men failed to report but some appeared on railroads creating dissatisfaction among union men. A few clashes occurred mainly fisticuffs between negro stick breakers and white unionists. About 14,000 non union men remain at work.

Chicago Lake Shore Michigan Southern

Building Trades Council Faces Historic Crisis

Sioux City Iowa September 12 delegates from across the United States open the National Building Trades Council session. H W Steinbiss in charge with J H Mahoney presiding as the session confronts the Structural Building Trades Alliance threat. Separately in Chicago a wage adjustment plan ends in a victory for employers as Republic Iron and Steel cuts wages 2 to 13 percent for 2000 union workers at Ashtabula. In Sharon Pennsylvania September 12 a strike erupts at American Steel and Wire Works as wire drawers reject a zero percent cut and walk out. other departments stay idle awaiting settlement.

Sioux City Iowa W National Building Trades Council United States H. W. Steinbiss St. Louis J. H. Mahoney Chicago Gene Structural Building Trades Alliance Republic Iron and Steel Company Ashtabula Chile Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Republic Company Sharon Amerian Steel and Wire Works South Sharon

Gillespie Murder Case Faces December Trial Continuance

Rising Sun Indiana September 12 a motion to continue the December term of court for the murder trial of James Gillespie Myron Barbour Carrie Barbour and Belle Seward was filed by defense attorneys John B Cole and Congressmen Marion Griffith State prosecutors would not agree to a delay and Judge Downey set the case for Wednesday unless a proper showing could be made. Time to prepare the necessary papers was granted. Fugitive Killed by Detective Detroit September 12 Gus A Henkelman alias Sid Hall aged about twenty five was shot and killed tonight while attempting to flee from Detective John Buhr of the city bureau Henkelman was sought in the Utica railroad car break case.

Rising Sun Ind James Gillespie Myron Barbour Carrie Barbour Belle Seward Elizabeth Gilespie John B. Cole Marion Griffith Detroit Mich Gus A. Henkelman Sid Hall John Buhr City Detective Bureau Henkelman Utica

No Strike in Two Years at Locomotive Firemen Convention

Buffalo hosts the ninth bi ennial convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen led by John J. Hanrahan with 700 delegates present and 300 expected. The group reports two years without a strike, 660 lodges organized in the year, and $7,910,185 paid to members and families. Receipts were $1,353,801 and disbursements $1,017,550. The headquarters relocation to Buffalo from Peoria is discussed.

Buffalo N. Y The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen John J. Hanrahan Peoria Roosevelt Odell

Labor Seeks Investigation Of Colorado Strife By AFL Council

The AFL executive council met at Typographical Temple to discuss Colorado unrest. Gompers urged petitioning Gov. Peabody for a special legislature session, with referendum on candidates if refused. The session deferred action on brewery union jurisdiction and urged aid to Donnelly's Amalgamated Meat Cutters.

American Federation of Labor Colorado Miners’ Union Gompers Colorado Federation Gov. Peabody T. M. Healey P. J. Kelly International Brotherhood of Firemen International Union of Steam Enginers International Union of the United Brewery Workmen Boston Tose International Donnelly Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Wokmen W. A. Frazer Seaman's International Union International Association of Longshoremen Seamen's Organization D. J. Keefe Longshoremen's Association Executive Council Seamen's International Union John Slocum Brotherhood of Blacksmiths Slocum James Borden Helleville Us, Trades and Labor Assembly Goampers International Union of Steam Engineers International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen Breweriea Samuel Gompers Cigar Makers’ International Union New York City James Duncan Granite Cutters National Union Quincy Mass James O'Connell International Association of Machinists Washington, D. C Max Morris Retail Clerks’ International Protective Association Denver Colo Daniel J Keefe Detrot Mich John Mitchell United Fins Workers of America Indianapolis Ind Wiliam J. Spencer Journaymen Plumbers’ Association Chicago John B. Lennon Journeymen Tailors’ International Union Bloomington Ill Frank Morrison International Typographical Union Thomas I. Kidd

Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Offers Free Sample

An advertisement describes Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. Read in The Washington Daily Post, it urges readers to mail for a free sample bottle and informational book, with address in Binghamton New York. The copy emphasizes sediment test, urinary symptoms, and nightly micturition relief.

Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Washton Daily Post

Inquest Fails to Solve Sullivan Death at Brentwood Track

Witnesses at the coroner's inquest could not determine whether John Sullivan, a timber cutter, died from an accident on the electric car line near Brentwood Maryland or from foul play. The inquest adjourned until Friday to summon car crews and further evidence, as authorities weigh whether Sullivan was struck before or by the tram.

Sullivan Brentwood Yeserday John Sullivan Timner N Street Prince George Count King A. H. Dahter Hyattsville Mne S&t Wallace Raybold Hubert Payne Henry Lewis Joe Cochran Washington Lewis J. Hawkins George Thomas Hawking Thomas John Norton Abraham Davis Norton Howard Payne Payne Bladensburg Railway Company J. B. Lackey C. A. M. Wells

Friction on French Shore Stirs Tense Fisheries Dispute

At St Johns Newfoundland on September 12 the conflict between French and colonial fishermen worsens. A British warship intervened at the French shore after a demand by the French commodore. French crews have boarded colonial vessels, stealing bait and whale stock, while a French crew nearly sank a colonial smack. Authorities fear further outrages and plan to seek British naval action.

St. Johns N. F

Hereros Escape Germans in Southwest Africa Push

Berlin reports that thousands of Hereros broke through German encirclement and fled southeast, with fifty German casualties and the campaign likely to continue unresolved. Von Estorff attacked Samuel Maherero as he broke camp, while von Trotha notes German losses minimal.

Berlin Africa von Estorff Samuel Maherero Samuel von Trotha Ottosondu

Chapelle Meets the Pope in Private Audience

Archbishop Chapelle of New Orleans, papal delegate to Cuba and Porto Rico, is received by Pope Pius XII. The 45 minute audience covered Chapelle duties in Cuba and Porto Rico. Chapelle presented an album of Catholic New Orleans and met Cardinal Merry del Val.

Rome Archpishop Chapelle New Orleans Cuba Porto Rico Pape Pius Chapelle Palma Pope Pius Archbishop Chapeltle Pope Owen P. McManus St. Monica's Church Philadelphia Mer. Kennedy American College

Varilla Defends American Control Of Panama Treaty

Bunau Varilla, ex Panama minister to the U S, asserts in a letter to Secretary Hay that his Washington adhesion to American control of Ancon and Cristobal was aimed at clarifying Hay Bunau Varilla treaty articles. He sent copies to Panama, stating Panama acted freely without US duress as Senate ratified the treaty. He says Theodore Roosevelt protected Panama against Colombia as part of his duty.

Paris Bunau-Varilla Panama United States Washington Ancon and Cristobal Hay Senate Duresa M. Bunau-Varilla Roosevelt Colombia

Exposer of a dealer selling European honors outside the law

Berlin reports reveal a Tyrolean man selling orders and noble titles for money. A price list lists German state nobility at 20000 dollars, baronetcy at 50000, Spanish nobility at 4000, Turkish orders from 2000 and Persian orders at low prices. Portuguese counts and marquis titles are said offered without prices. other South American and Persian honors reportedly sold for 1200 to 2400 dollars.

Berlin Persia

Memorial to the President on Congo reform addressed to Roosevelt

E D Morel secretary of the Congo Reform Association sails to the United States to present a memorial to President Roosevelt urging radical reform of the Congo Independent State. The document is signed by many influential figures in England including peers and MPs.

Congo London E. D. Morel Congo Reform Association United States Roosevelt Congo Independent Emerland

Weather Summary and Frost Watch Across Regions

The Weather Bureau reports a cool wave across the Ohio Valley Lower Lake and Eastern regions with temperatures 6 to 12 degrees below average. Frost was observed in Upper Michigan Wisconsin Eastern Minnesota and parts of Iowa. Showers occurred in several areas with a forecast of more showers in various regions Tuesday and Wednesday followed by generally fair conditions elsewhere. Frost warnings issued for Montana Western North Dakota and inner North Ohio. Local readings show midnight 60 and 74 later, highs near 90, lows around 44 to 60, with notable humidity and sunshine percentages.

Ohio Valley Lower Lake Region New England Florida Minnesota Texas Upper Lake Region West Quit States Southern Plateau Gulf States Atlanta Middle Slope Rocky Mountain Middle Atlantic South Atlantic East Gulf Coasts West Gulf Coast Montana North Dakota Ohio AlMeck

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