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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1905

Page

14

Labor Federation Meet Ends In City With Adjournment

The executive council of the American Federation of Labor held its last day in Pittsburg yesterday. Delegates debated nonresident officers, engraving, and survey issues while planning further talks for November in Pittsburg ahead of the rural federation convention. The meeting covered labor disputes, harmonious action with plate engravers and painters, and arrangements for organizers to travel through Vermont and surrounding states.

Pittsburg the Federation Executive Council American Federation of Taabe Seston Federation Bessi Eoderatia Gesmallers Lies Raye Tre Kubel Idmita Gaviig Helms Goune W Glading RF Bartle Bellary Amitiin Soiety Elit Geological Survey Alway Colmady Lavor Federati Nap Itulgbory Tgame Lampaint Slimp Brathurds de Baltimue Federator Et Tabor Port Oy Building Trades Alliance Brothers of Painters Chen Baltimor Amico Federation of Labor

Wedding Hush Survives Sudden Fire Threat

At St Mary Star of the Sea in Baltimore on Sep 20, a wedding for Miss Marie Ast executed after a dramatic delay faced a peril when a rival sought to disrupt the ceremony. A lighted match ignited a bridal gown, causing panic before doctors arrived and the bride yet remained unharmed.

Axington Bua Baltimore Joseph Bigelt Jilus Hal Allen

Frost for Republicans in Suffolk Campaign Fiasco

The Republican campaign opening in Suffolk Virginia was a frosty fiasco with little turnout. Notices failed to appear in several newspapers and alcohols were distributed, yet only a small audience gathered in Armory Hall to hear Joe Harman discuss superintendent of public instruction and a Wytheville post. The speaking was delayed and attendees left for the theater.

Suffolk Armory Hall Joe Harman Wytheville

Mass Cook to Wed Mr Downing in Front Royal

Special to The Washington reports the engagement of Kathleen Cook to Sydnor Byrne Towning of Front Royal with a wedding planned for October 9 at Front Royal Presbyterian Church. Sydnor is the son of Henry H Downing and formerly studied at the University of Virginia. The couple will reside at Bel Air south of Front Royal. A separate Boston case notes the death of Charles T. Brown, found dead in a hotel room with morphine bottle nearby and erased identifiers.

Washington Front Royal Gilas Cook Jr Kathleen Sydnor Byrne Front Royal Presbyterian Church Henry H Downing Lndverality of Virginia Bel Air Boston St Louis Bers Charles T. Brown

Civil Service Retirement Plan Debated by Congress

Civil service workers push for a retirement plan and insurance to cover superannuation and disability. A meeting addressed by W B Andrews is slated with Civil Service Commission support, as experts study rules for deductions from salaries and future annuities to improve public service efficiency.

Congress Civil Service W. B. Andrews Treasury Department Civil Service Commission Commission Salares Public Service Doyle

Ono’s Pathetic Tale Prompts State Dept Action Debate

An Asheville wrestling bout involving Ono and Olson, alias Muldoon, sparks a Japanese manager Hirano’s plea for State Department intervention. Ono suffered dislocated fingers, a broken jaw, a swollen head, and a blinded eye amid alleged gouging and foul play. Hirano seeks police protection and accountability, naming James Kelly Muldoon and other aliases, while noting substantial payoffs and a hostile crowd. The case centers on safety and possible indemnity rather than a direct government action.

Ono Asheville Olson Muldoon State Department Hirano Yals Profino Washington Takabira Esterday Hirano Legation Prof One Chicago Shanefield New Orleans James Kelly Muldoon Peoriali Praf Ona Thrano Hoyle Hiranos Piofs One Olaai Olsen Schonefield Shonefield

Candidates for district counsel to be named soon

Unofficial reports from the District Building say the successor to Edward H Thomas as first assistant corporation counsel will be a lawyer of recognized talent and reputation. Several candidates are under consideration, with decisions expected today or Monday, aiming to appoint a man who commands community respect and confidence.

Edward H Thomas Asalatant Corporation Commissioner West Thomas Mr Thomas

Church to reopen with redecorated interior

Eastern Presbyterian Church on Sixth Street and Maryland Avenue NE resumes services tomorrow at 11 00 3 00 with Bishop Di Thames Chalmers Easton presiding Invitations list Dr Radcliffe of New York Avenue Presbyterian Dr Kelly of Fourth Presbyterian and Dy Wilson of Assembly Church attended The three month redecorating included olive walls ivory pilasters gilt edges refreshed carpeting and new vestibule carpet The work led by A Y D Beatr oman L M Thay and William Betts featured frescoes by Mr Leary and a notable painting by Astley D M Cooper depicting an Indian war scene with realism praised as superior to prior works

Eastern Presbyterian Eastern Presbyterian Church Sixth Street Maryland Avenue YD Beatrom M Thay William Betts Leary Dumbarton Avenue Methodist Georgetown Astley D M Cooper 8 Kann Sons & Co Eighth Streat United States Navy Cooper Jules Tavanier Paris America

Convention of Military Surgeons in Detroit Details

The Association of Military Surgeons of the United States, founded in 1892, holds its fourteenth annual meeting in Detroit Michigan from September 26 to 29. Gen Wyman heads the group with notable figures Col Valery Harvard Maj W C Borden and Maj Charles M Gandy representing the army. Admiral Togo's fleet surgeon will attend and present on surgical features from the Sea of Japan battle.

Detroit Association of Military Surgeons of the United States Mich Gen. Wyman Marine Hospital Service Col Valery Harvard Department of the Host Governors Island New York Harbor W C. Borden Washington Barracks Charles M Gandy Fort Wayne Secretary of War Army Association War Department Togo Japan Rosentvensky

Army surgeons prefer civilian doctors at recruiting stations

Maj Gen F C Ainsworth, military secretary, explains the Army will stop using civilian surgeons to examine recruits due to unsatisfactory results. He cites a gap between civilian and military standards, stating recruiting officers will have recruits examined by military surgeons to ensure consistency and quality.

F C Ainsworth Department of War Post Ainsworth War Department

Hospital Service Expensive Secre­tary Shaw Demands Thorough Probe

Secretary Shaw orders a comprehensive review of the Marine Hospital Service amid charges of extravagance. He cites rising costs for sailor care and burial, uneven regional rates, and questions of the service’s free hand. The investigation, shifted to a committee, targets costs and administration while monitoring ports and disease responses.

Shaw the Treasury Marine Hospital Service Germany Wyman

Marine Hospital Changes in Public Health Service

Changes list officers and staff assignments in the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service with dates in 1905 and 1906. Orders move Surgeons EB Hanks, Joseph Goldberger, R Peters, and pharmacists to duties in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Guatemala, and other ports for special temporary duty. Also notes movements of naval vessels including arrivals at Boston and Norfolk and sailings from several ports.

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Unspecific Names and Places Mix in Ancestral League Items

A fragmented OCR record lists names and places such as Provincetown Monte Cristi Sanchez Sandoval Annapolis Norfolk Ohio Chemulpe Chefoo Port Arthur and General Alaway. The text lacks coherent events or dates, yielding a jumbled roster-like snippet.

Yada Provincetown League Island Olympic Monte Cristi Sanchez Sandoval Annapolis Norfolk Ohio Chemulpe Chefoo General Alaway Port Arthur

Army officers receive extended leaves and transfers

The document lists extensions of leave for several lieutenants and captains across cavalry and infantry units, plus duties shifts for officers including Lieut Rudolph B. Smyser and Capt George F. Landera. It notes medical transfers, assignments to Fort Stevens and other posts, and a board of officers to examine promotions at the Army Medical Museum in Washington.

Rudolph Smyser Fourteenth Cavalry Prince Oliver Fifth Cavalry George F Landera Sheridan Fort James V Helét Tenth Infantry Washington Barracks DG Army General Hospital Norwich University Northfield Henry W Hovey Twenty Fourth Infantry Joseph W Reddy Philippines United States Army General Hospital Presidio San Francisco Cal Boston Mass Adelbert Cronkhite New York City Red Bank No 1 Lawrence Mase Quartermasters Department Edgar N Coffey Genera Department of Fort Constitution Fort Caskell NC Fort Fremont Fort Dade Fort de Sotolla Port Morgan Alaio William H Arthur Mal Walter D McCaw James D Glennan Army Medical Museum Washington DC Thomas 8 Hratton Williard Arthur

Tests at Indian Head Delay Tennessee acceptance plate test

Rear Admiral Mason and Rear Admiral Manney witnessed tests on the Tennessee casemate at Indian Head. The acceptance plate test was postponed to a later date while six and eight inch shell tests on a six inch armor plate showed several rounds piercing the plate, confirming effectiveness.

Tennessee Mason Bureau of Ordnance Admral Manney Bureau of Equipment Indian Head Fred

Engineers Inspect Wachusett Dam for Isthmus Work

Panama Canal Commission engineers plan an inspection tour of Boston’s Wachusett reservoir before departing for the Isthmus. The group weighs dam heights and locations as they prepare for Panama projects. John F. M. Kach, a prominent educator and former Mount Penn High principal, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot.

Board of Consulting Engineers Panama Canal Commission Wachusett Boston Isthmus Thursdar Stearns Siie New York Panama Reading John FF M Kach Mount Penn Borough

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