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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1905

Page

24

Deal in vouchers involves twenty thousand dollars

James W. Boyd, president of the Columbia Automobile Company, was arraigned on charges of presenting false vouchers that allegedly netted about $20,000 over two years. He was released on $10,000 bond as officials pursued civil actions to recover funds.

United States Taylor James W. Boyd Public Health and Marine Hospital Columbia Automobile Company Highteenth Street Secret Service Wilkie Kershe Worcester Y Boyd Witkruataniie and Security Company Berantun Paris Ci Il Taker Supreme Court of the District Joan Bord Isaid Co- Pinmbra Automobile Company Hightfeu Siteults Bank Sintian National Bank BF Street Bods National Sati Deposit Savings and Trust Com- Bint Hig Leamington Fourtue Lu Clifton Clevarnes Boyd Boyds Tovds Wilkie and Bovds Wilch Clark Bich Marine Hospital

Groom rattled by license mix up of bride name

Chicago Sept 12 Rev William A Quayle exposed a license error in Ephraim Davis marriage to Catherine Delles mislisted as Dallas Texas due to the groom's rattled condition. Clerk Salmonson corrected records, noting the bride's proper name Catherine Delles and her friends' nickname Dallas Texas.

Chicago Sahnonson William A. Quayle Ephraim Davis Dallas Texas Dallas Texas Quayle Mr. Davis Mr. Quayles Clerk Salmonson Lcense Hpbraim Davis Catherine Delles Aromatha Dallas Taxae

Fighting for Wabash president's odd position

The Wabash Railroad fight intensifies as Ramseys bid for control continues despite access denial to stock books. George J. Gould deflects proxies while Ramsey remains president yet barred from executive duties, seeking stockholder backing against Gould interests.

Washington Post New York Wabash Railroad Ramsey Pittsburg George J. Gould Catskills Mr. Ramsey Gould Western Union Telegraph Building Mr. Gould Interborough Company Wabasha Wabash Aofe Europe

Cuts Out Politics Mr Morton Opposes the Practice

Investigation into the 100000 payment to Andrew Hamilton by New York Life continues as the Armstrong Insurance committee traces payments across banks and other insurers. President McCall plans to testify. Senator Depew backs English campaign disclosure laws. George Perkins may face further questioning.

Andrew Hamilton Albany McCall Perkins Home Annex Hamilton New York Ihfe New York Life Hughes George W. Perkins Perkinson Insurance Company H. H. Harriman Hanover Bank New York Harriman Paul Morton Equitable Life Insurance Society Equitable Morton Moreton The Depew Life Insurance Companion

Senator Clashes Over Equitable Campaign Contributions

The dialogue centers on whether the Equitable contributed to political campaigns and asserts no knowledge of figures or the $663,000 loan. Senator Depew deflects interview requests and notes no definite word from James B. Hyde about appearing before the investigative committee. Hyde may choose to testify later, with friends urging appearance to rehabilitate reputation.

Depew Equitable James B. Hyde Hyde Samuel Untermyer Mr. Hyde Mr Hyde EH. Marchman

Not Mobilizing Troops Norwegians Deny War Preparations

Stockholm dispatch reports Norwegian head M Michelsen denying mobilization claims as exaggerated for sensational effect. Norway vows no further troops to the frontier. Swedish and Norwegian delegates meet in Karlstad over terms of an arbitration treaty and frontier fortification destruction. Delegates discuss a subcommittee chaired by Lundeburg Michels en Nommerskjold Loveland in conference. Norway seeks recognition as a separate state while Sweden aims to sign arbitration soon. terms under review.

Washington Post Stockholm M. Michelsen Norway Karlstad Sweden Messrs Lundeburg Mieshelsen Nommerskjold Loveland

Tribute to the Irish Industrial Exposition Opens at Madison Square Garden

New York September 18 Mayor McClellan opened the Irish Industrial Exposition at Madison Square Garden guided by Archbishop Farley. Read letters including a Roosevelt message praising Ireland’s industrial arts and the educational feature symbolic of the Irish Revival. President Roosevelt expresses regret at not attending.

New York Madison Square Garden Ancient Order of Hibernians McClellan Farley Roosevelt Ireland Tertiles Lucca Iriel Helleva Thhrodorh Rooshvelt

Woman’s alleged betrayal ends in double shooting deaths

In Roscommon Michigan on September 18 a woman named Kate Ogden is linked to a fatal incident near Houghton Smke. Her husband Frederick Ogden was shot and killed by a neighbor, Henry Knight, who then was shot by Ogden’s father William Ruperd from a nearby window.

Roscommon, Micn Houghton Smke Kate Ogden

Harper Again Under Heinife Third Operation

President Harper of the University of Chicago underwent another operation to relieve intestinal retention. He rested comfortably after a Sunday night procedure. Physicians expect him to resume normal duties within days, marking a third operation in a year and a half.

Chicago University Chicago Harper University of Chicago

Cuban Mayor Arrested After Havana Clash

In Havana on September 1 the mayor of La Cruces along with several policemen and town councilmen were arrested by a local judge following a clash between rural guards and police. The disturbance stemmed from political support, with police backing Gen Gomez for president and rural guards backing the government. Prof Edmund Longley Rally News. Mast Radford Va September 18 professor Longley, once thought dying, has improved but is not expected to recover. Moses September Furniture Sale offers furniture for every room at low prices with open evenings.

Havana la Cruces Gomez Santa Clara Longley Washington Post Radford Edmund Longley Washington Springs

Contradicts President In Dispatch From Cherbourg

Paul Lagardere of Petit Parisien telegraphs from Cherbourg that M Witte denied secret treaty clauses and claimed the Portsmouth pact contains none He says the treaty text was ciphered and sent to St Petersburg the night it was signed He also asserts a denial of his Oyster Bay interview with President Roosevelt and vows to prove his account later.

Wethington Pars Paul Lagardere Petit Parisien Cherbourg Midocean M. Witte Komura St. Petersburg Roosevelt Lagarere Oyster Bay New York United B

Guests Of President Hear Chinese Envoy At Sagamore Hill

Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte and Mrs. Bonaparte dined with President Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. Chinese envoy Wang Tai Huie and Sir Liang Cheng called, saying the Canton-Hankow line is a local enterprise and China has no stake in it. A commission to study conditions will visit Europe and America, with reports guiding future actions.

Wang Tai Huie Roosevelt Liang Canton-Hankow Bonaparte Dolphin New York Honeparte Washington Chen Liang Cheng Hooosevelt Wang Tai Hate Foreign Office Portsmouth China Russia Japan Bir Liang Amherst Mass Bir Lang Sir Liang Wang Str Canton-Hanken Hunan Quantung Hupeh Feorelam Europe America Mr. Wang

Bryan A Truant Clashes With Primary Night

Special to The Washington Post. Lincoln Nebraska September 18 W J Bryan failed to attend his own precinct primary after a national campaign promise to Democrats. He said he did not know the primary would be that night and cited a clash with the Round Table Club meeting at the same hour.

Washington Post Lincoln Nebr W J Bryan Mr. Bryan Round Table”Club

Be thune Killed in North Carolina Fishing Accident

Raleigh reports William A Bethune a prominent lawyer and Sampson County native killed instantly by a rifle bullet while fishing near Aberdeen North Carolina He was in a boat when the rifle fired and the hammer caught on a seat Bethune recently visited his brother president of the Bank of Clinton before the accident Baron Komura envoy Sato says Baron Komura’s condition has improved and convalescence underway in New York on Sept 18

Raleigh N. C William A. Bethune Sampson County N C Aberdeen Bethune North Carolina We Brother Bank of Clinton Baron Kommura New York Sato Baron Komura Pease Waldorf-Astorig Hotel

Russian Emperor Calls Second Hague Peace Conference

News from St. Petersburg reports Emperor Nicholas II promoting a second Hague peace conference after the Russo Japanese War. The plan involves a secret advance with the United States, and President Roosevelt is said to be in sympathy and to favor the initiator of the first Hague conference convoking the second. Invitations may have already been sent, with Japan's response potentially routed through the United States.

United States St. Petersburg Nichelau The Hague Russia Roosevelt Japan Aussie

Witte Arrives Aboard Kaiser Wilhelm II at Plymouth

The Kaiser Wilhelm II bringing M. Witte and colleagues from New York docks at Plymouth Sept 18. Witte declines press interviews but praises peace treaty terms while noting the voyage under German flag. In Cherbourg he and Madame Witte are greeted by supporters before departing by rail to Paris.

Emperor Plymouth England Lloyd Line Kaiser Wilhelm II New York M. Witte Cherbourg Witte Japan Wilhelm II Portsmouth Emperlor United States Roosevelt William II France Madame Witte Madame Marychkine Cyril M. Narychkime Rugalan Legation Paris

Official Arrest on Charge of Fraud

A detailed index lists today’s news including an official arrest on fraud charges, coverage of Equitable politics, a peace conference call, a millionaire’s daughter news item, and notices of legislative and social items across pages 1 and 2 with secondary features on local and national events.

Equitable Crear Bippes Washington Bronx Berlin United States Naval School Virginia Baker Negra Bukide Alexandria Seasion Gen. Corbin Army Life A M. Bell

Derailed in Tunnel After Defective Switch

More than a dozen passengers on the Boston Express were injured when a parlor car left the tracks in the New York Central tunnel at Fifty sixth Street due to a defective switch. The train was moving slowly. a pillar tore away part of the car. No fatalities, several bruises and injuries treated at Grand Central.

New York Boston Express New Haven Hartford Boston Albany New York Central Fifty-Sixth Street Mise Louise Cowdery B. G. Cowdery Laclede Gaslight Company Mra HL Miss Kling Springield Maas Grand Cartral Depot Mire K. S. Henne New York City Ahsok HG. Cowdery Lacieda, Gas Light Company St. Louis Grand Central Station New York, New Haven and Hartford Boson Borinefield Boston and Albany

Fire destroys sixty buildings at Nome Alaska

Sixty buildings burned in Nome on the night of September 13 causing about 200000 dollars in losses. The city hall was destroyed but records were saved. Stores of M E Atkinson and J P Parker destroyed. Initial reports of wholesale and retail stores burning were corrected. No loss of life reported. Commissioner Richards to General Land Office notified of town records destroyed except plat and tract 20.

Seattle Wash Nome Alaska M E. Atkinson J P .Parker Richards General Land Office

Fort Slocum Fire Inquiry Probes Suspected Case

Washington dispatch reports Fort Slocum authorities investigate a mysterious fire that nearly destroyed coal docks regimental bath house corral and threatened barracks on Davids Island Long Island Sound. Soldiers saved main buildings and officers plan a court of inquiry amid pattern of recent Newark fires at Forts Hamilton and Wadsworth.

Washington New York Department of the Host Fort Slocum Davida Island Long Island Sound Newark Forts Hamilton Wadsworth

Col Browne for Commander at Roosevelt Garrison

Roosevelt Garrison delegates of the Army and Navy Union arrive in Newburg New York to back Col J Edwin Browne for national commander. Delegates from across the country arrive by train and boat as Browne is warmly received. Delegates are quartered at the New Dell House. Also notices about a furniture auction at Bloan's and a shop ad for ice cream service.

Bro Roosevelt New Dell House

Elopement details of Leila Moore and William Schott

Leila Moore a New York heiress, seventeen, eloped with William A Schott of Baltimore. Charlie Griscom served as guardian. marriage occurred in Elkton Maryland. Leila’s Catholic and William’s Lutheran faiths anger her mother. father Henry G. Moore forgave them, while she vowed never to forgive.

Washington Philadelphia Leila Moore Henry G. Moore New York Andrew H. Moore Etoplyk William A Schott Baltimore Simon P. Schott Leila Moore Mr. Schott Matima Charlie Griscom Guarifan Newark Del Elkton Will Moa Huld Lela Tam Father Miss Moore Tate Mike Moore

Harmony Effort Aims to Unite Delaware Regulars and Union Republicans

In Wilmington on September 18 a conference among L H Ball Col Henry A Dupont and others prepared a call for a meeting of the Regular Republican State committee to be issued for tomorrow. The purpose is to bring harmony among warring factions after U S Senator Allees repudiation of J Edward Addicks two weeks earlier.

Wilmington Del United States L H. Ball Henry A Dupont Republican State Committee Allee J. Edward Addicks

Missouri Valley Flooded Forces City Relocation

Jefferson City Missouri reports rapid rising of the Missouri River forcing residents to higher ground as farms flood. Madison Kansas endures severe flood with Verdigiris River inundating half the town of 200 residents. Wires down and trains halted as Santa Fe tracks sit six feet under water.

Jefferson City Madison, Kans Madison Santa Fe

Secretary Metcalf Returns to Washington in Cabinet Role

Secretary Metcalf of the Department of Commerce and Labor returns to Washington after a California vacation. He says he does not expect to quit the cabinet and has not discussed China or policy while away. He leases a house on New Hampahi street for a year with Mrs Metcalf, amid rumors of changes.

Metcalf Department of Commerce and Labor Washington California Mra Metis New Hampahi Street

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Bill Clerk J. W. Boyd Automobile Company CSO Sinled Trust Union Trust Co 1414 Niewepaper Swain Tekas Gould Cam Ramser Goulds Rockefeller Hamsey MR. Morton Armstrong Insurance Committee New York Life Insurance Company State Bank Annex Sloan’s Heinife Moses Lowderaife Gaciae Bat Cvenisen Bryan Round Table Club Czarssues Call Powers Weite Chesapeake Beach Part Blaze Ongin Col, Browne Bride Charlie” Griscom Digtilier Harmony IN Delaware Missouri Valley Ladiey Ate Beoys Charles Beksten Wilson & Meine Ia Hiv
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