Gold Standard and Clearing House Idea Headlines Bankers Meet
New York reports the American Bankers Convention adjourned after electing officers. Talks urged a worldwide currency backed by gold and proposed an international clearing house to settle balances. Treasurer Roberts of the United States and Logan Murray addressed finance, praising gold as the measure of value and urging stability through strong public morality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
New York
American Bankers’ Convention
Ers
Logan C. Murray
American National Bank
Lowsille Ky
John 8. Deshler
Deshler National Bank
Columbus
Ohio
Washington, DC
G S$ Whiter
Jans Branth
Elise H. Roberts
United States
Schweppe
Bradstreet “Mercantile Agency
Militana
Apollo
London
Paris
Berlin
Atlantic
Marriage and death notices in Washington Post shared across papers
Notice states marriage and death notices inserted in the Washington Post will, upon application, appear simultaneously at multiple morning newspapers including The New York Times, Baltimore Herald, Boston Globe, Buffalo Courier, Cincinnati Enquirer, Chicago Record Herald, Philadelphia Public Ledger, Pittsburg Dispatch, Providence Journal, Rochester Herald, St. Louis Republic, Barre Post Standard, St Paul Pioneer Press, Minneapolis Tribune, and Cleveland Plain Dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washngton Post
Ng Morning
York Times
Baltimore Herald
Boston
Buffalo Courier
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago Record Herald
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pittsburg Dispatch
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
ST Louis Republic
Byracue Post Standard
BT Paul Pioneer-Press
Minneapolis Tribune
Cleveland Plain Dealer
LICENSED TO MARRY IN MONDAY CEREMONIES
Fragmentary notices of marriages and deaths from Wilmireton St Louis Jersey City Denver and other places date September 14 1904. The items include engagements and wedding plans for Clayrp eM Anverson and Carrie B Caulk and Tosa Pre Jowph H Dabney among others, plus memorial lines for Georgie Hill and other obituaries. The scattered text lists residences dates and the private nature of ceremonies and services with ages and locations in several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayrp Em Anverson
Carrie B. Caulk
Wilmireton Ivel
Clares
Drmedisader
St Louis
Tosa
Jowph H Dabney
Jersey City
Marta Wadalena Esparti
Janes Garne
Cha Coles
Woodoher
Springfield
Ema
Moteing
Gaimesyide Va - Neaun Siphe Dof Tatrfax County
Tauern Seitzes
Health Office Record Deaths
Health office records list multiple deaths with ages and hospital locations. Entries mention individuals such as Michael Cornell at Garfield Hospital aged 30, Lenjarin F Fletcher aged 22, Rocolph do Giovannini near Ist and nw at 2 months, Moss Hart aged 35 at Providence Hospital, Maire E Newman aged 48, Trangilie T Neves aged 62, Hens G Parne at 611 2d St aged 10 hours, Josten S Porter aged 82 at IMS 4th St ne, Saint of Grace Robin at 223 L St aw aged 2 days, and Sarah Somisile 2505 Te St aw aged 2 months, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ticcle Chapman Wash Ass Uesp
Micael Cornell Garfield Hospital
Lenjarin
Fletcher Garfield Hospital
Rocolph
Do Giovannini
Mos
Moss Hart Providence Hospital
Mail
Local Undertakers Advertising Listings
Undertakers announce Joseph Gawler at 1730-82-24 Peaven. Parlor for funeral services offering first class care at moderate prices. F. Harvey's Sons Funeral Directors and Embalmers advertise at 1325 Fourteenth Street NW with immediate chapel and North 37% telephone. John R. Wright Embalmer and Undertaker lists 1837 Tenth Street NW with on premise chapel and 24 hour service North 47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Gawler
Main 131
Peavenn
F. Harvey
John RF. Wricht
Tenth Street
Pelephons
Plan to delay Dayton’s judge appointment sparks GOP bid
In Grafton West Virginia on September 16 officials and allies discuss a scheme to delay Judge Jackson’s retirement and push Dayton toward the federal judgeship. Nomination plans favor N G Kalm if Dayton withdraws, with Keim as a backup. Several potential candidates, including C F Teeter Tracy Jeffords and Ira Robinson, are named amid shifting party strategy. Dayton says he hopes for a bench appointment but doubts his congressional race will be interrupted. Jackson’s family is said to deny he plans to leave the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchell, Jr
Mechirt
Richmond
Yao
Vo Teal
Tieerkers' Association
Resctu
Bigelow
New York
Tssuciaedui
United States
Dayton
Washington Post
Grafton
W. Va
N. G. Kalm
Elking
Republican Congressional Committee
Elkins
Congress
Keim
Congressional Committee
Aife Insurance
Second District
Fairbarns
Jackson
Judicial District
C. F. Teeter
Bowers
Martinsburg
Tracy L. Jeffords
Harpers Ferry
Ira E. Robinson
Indiana Campaign Observes Quiet Uproar in State Race
In Indianapolis on September 16, J Frank Hanly and John W Kern address large crowds as Beveridge aligns with national leaders for a late campaign push. Governor Durbin plans to counter Democrat platform attacks from Anderson next weekend. Roosevelt is forecast to win Indiana by at least 18,000 votes. Democratic and Republican polls show urban gains for Democrats while rural districts hold firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durbin
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
J. Frank Hanly
John W. Kern
Beveridge
Tomlinson Hall
Anderson
Roosevelt
O Brien
Campaign Assessments and Dem Democratic ticket listed
Iowa Republican chairman urges a 3 percent annual salary tribute from federal and state employees including classified workers. Civil Service Commission warns such levies are voluntary. Montana Democratic convention adjourns after nominating a full ticket headed by A C Gormley and J K Toole with 3 presidential electors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Civil Service Commission
Spence
United States
Helena
Mont
A. C. Gormley
J. K. Toole
D. E. Smith
Edwin Norris
Supreme Court
Finley Merae
Miles Romney
Philip C. Goodwin
David G. Browne
Charles H. Hall
J. M. Hay
Fairbanks Tour Highlights Rural Support and Gas Boom
Senator Fairbanks continued his West Virginia tour with an anecdote mocking Democratic criticism. He drew crowds in Terra Alta Preston Tunnelton Clarksburg and Salem praising Republican gains in natural gas and industry as a pyrotechnic finish lit Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks
John
Fairbanks
Scott
Fairbanka
Terra Alta
Dayton
Preston
Rowlesburg
Tunnelton
Uncle Henry’s
Presston
West Virginia
Parker
Grafton
Clarksburg
Salem
Parkersburg
G. W
Jones predicts Parker landslide like 1892
Former DNC chair James K. Jones remains confident Parker will win the presidency by a broad independent vote, citing conservatism and voter sentiment. He just returned from New York where Parker managers briefed him and said Democratic efforts will intensify with closer national and congressional cooperation. Jones outlined campaign reorganization and focus on safe Republican districts to bolster the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Jones
Arkansas
Democratic National Committee
Judge Parker
Grover Cleveland
White House
Jones
New York
Parker
Roosevelt
Congressional
Cowherd
New Jersey
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Indiana
West Virginia
Maryland
National Committee
Congressional Committee
Ohio
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Delaware and Maryland Political Outlook and Nominations
Congress rooms hear from Delaware and Maryland figures about electoral outcomes and party gains. Henry A. Houston of Delaware foresees re election and Parker votes. J F C Talbott and state leaders expect gains and Parker ticket. Separate notices from San Francisco and Rhode Island report nominations and conventions with vote tallies and new postmaster appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Houston
Delaware
Houston
William M. Byrne
Lewis H. Ball
United States
Cowherd
Judge Parker
J. F. C. Talbott
Maryland
Cowher
Congress
Grand Aerie Eagles Visit Washington Open House
Baltimore visitors to Washington for the fifth annual Grand Aerie convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles fill the Light Infantry Armory. Officers elected and installed include J. F. Pelletier and J. H Ellis with a large turnout of 1 000 visitors. The armory hosts dances, athletic displays, and a wrestling bout as preparations continue for next year’s Denver meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Light Infantry Armory
Baltimore
Grand Aerie
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Denver
Colo
J. F. Pelletier
Kansas City
J. H Ellis
Minneapolis
Edward Krause
Wilmington
Del
A. Partridge
Seattle
Wash
H. L. Head
San Francisco
J. W. Sheriday
Worcester
Mass
Joseph Gribbier
Oregon Aerie
Washington Aerie
Light Infantry
Aeries
Monumental
Alaska
California
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Nat Farrell
James 8. Little
Providence
R. I
Charles Beveridge
George Hagle
Pittsburg
Fifteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Sherman
Burrows Plans Smoot Inquiry Resumption
Senator Burrows of Michigan, chairing the Privileges and Elections Committee, travels from New England to New York and says the panel will resume the Reed Smoot case inquiry once campaign duties ease. He will ask attorneys for witness lists and decide whether to travel to Utah depending on witness numbers and costs. The aim is a prompt report and action at the next Congress session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Burrows
Michigan
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
New England
Reed Smoot
Utah
United States Senate
Washington
Congress
Bruyn Dies in Greensboro Typhoid Pneumonia Fentress Leader
James W. Bruyn of Kingston N C and president of the Fentress Gould Mining Company dies in Greensboro after several days with typhoid pneumonia. Also noted are obituaries for M J Morgan of Albany and William G Ritch former New Mexico governor, plus a court action in Trenton and recent Patent Office promotions for several examiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fentress Mining Company
Charlotte
N. C
James W Bruyn
Kingston
Fentress Gould Mining Company
North Carolina
Greensboro
Albany
M. J. Morgan
Western Union Telegraph Company
Santa Fe
N. M
William G. Ritch
New Mexico
Engle
Seine County
Ritch
New York
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Bankers’ Convention
Wooh Schweppe
Bankers’ Department
American Credit Indemniuts Company of
St. Loui
Mao
Treasury Groga
International Operations
Mont Blanc
PCO
Stesworthwest
William Henry Hugh Agd
Michngai
Bin
Lancaster
Mohnson
Roland
Ero
Elizabeth B Johnson
Oak Hl Chapel Bay
Highland Falls
Yoova
Ann Ads‘ Tymoureux
John Brait
Beekman du Barry
Albany N
Hilt
Sid
OL Vynkecir
Georgie Hill
Health Office Record
Undertakers
W.R. Speare
F Street
N. W
J. William Lee
George P, Zarhorst, Sodertaker and Embalmer
Fonere
Weiephons
East
Keim of
Montana
Tokalon
Charles W. Williams
William J. Wynn
Williams
Wynn
Harrisburg
John L. Saylor
Henry B. Metcalf
Pawtucket
Maine
Cumberland
A. W. Doughty
Massachusetts
Greenwich
Lilla M. Bishop
Virginis—Greendun
Glover D. Wilburn
Grand Aerie Officers
JT Executive
Lucania
Liverpool
Queenstown
la Lorraine
Havre
Cedric
Lizard
Philadelphia
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Southampton
Bremen
Campania
Dover
Deutschland
Hamburg
Browhead
Bovie
Battle
Carpathia
Republic
Moltke
St. Michaela
Hohenzollern
Naples
Genoa
Edmonston’s
D. C
Stacy, Adams G& Co
Stacy, Adams & Co
F_ Street
SMOOT
James W. Bruyn
Trenton
N. J
Lanning
United States Circuit Court
William ©. Bullett
Land Title and Trust Company
Henry C. Tatnall
National Asphalt Company
Asphalt Company of America
Giles S. Rafter
Kansas
George Bide
Charles H. Pierce
Tennessee
H Dorsey, Spencer
Morton C. Stout & CO
Cranston
Morton C. Stout
the Sunday Post
MR. Dooley In
Berryman
Catlin Gallery
Reuben
Townsend
Dorothy DIX
Whistler
Detroit
Paraguay
Peter of
Servia
Duello
Germany
Poultney Bigelow
The
Gates of
Chance
HUB Furniture CO
D Sts
Tolman Laundry
EESIS
GDSEI
Poe Ail Sunday Post
Iamon
Burtington
Draguida
Herk
Paw-Paw
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