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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1905

Page

20

Receivership at End Objections Settled in 1901

Chief Justice Clabaugh discharged the City and Suburban Railway receiver after creditors were paid and property restored to officers. The case began with a mortgage suit by United States Mortgage and Trust Company of New York, citing insolvency and unpaid debts. Allan L. McDermott served as receiver. the company now earns more than operating costs and fixed charges. Transfers on connected lines were not expected to change.

Clabaugh Mortgage and Trust Company of New York City and Suburban J. J Darrington Allan L. McDermott Kreeliir Alabaugh District Supreme Court City and Suburban Railway Company United States Mort Edge and Trust Company New York Alen L. McDermott Washington Railway and Electric Company

False fire alarms spark city engines to jump in northwest district

Two men in a buggy set off six fire alarms early yesterday, keeping engines racing between boxes and causing widespread alarm and over $400 in city costs. A pedestrian saw them near Fifteenth and Charen streets and alerted police. Separately, San Francisco organizer P H Scullen arrived seeking industrial peace and arbitration boards. he plans to meet local AFL leaders to promote a branch of the National Industrial Peace Association.

Fifteenth and Charen Streets P H Scullen San Francisco National Industrial Peace Association Jersey City N. J Scullen American Federation of Labor National Association

Game of Craps Interrupted in Alley Raid

About a dozen youths were ensnared in a craps game near Eighth and B streets southeast when police arrived. Six boys fled as they spotted officers. several named in custody at the station. Separately, Mackey Ko Stern reported a break in at 622 Hour-and-a-Half Street Southwest. thieves frightened off by a crashing showcase, with nothing of value missing.

Eighth End Polleemian Totten Fifth Precinct Pinkney Hawkins Ernest Edwards Joseph Holle Ernest,Gilliem Raymond Gibeon George Bailey Mackey Ko Stern Stern

Painter Fractures Leg After Fall From Ladder

Two men sustained injuries from falls on city streets and at a railway station. H Welsh, 61, of Alden Virginia, fell while boarding a Pennsylvania Railroad train and received a severe head contusion. P W Murphy, 62, painter of 241 Virginia Avenue Southwest, fell fifteen feet from a ladder at Seventh and E Streets Northwest, breaking his right leg below the knee.

P. W. Murphy Virginia Avenue Wu Ladder Seventh E Streets

Death of instrument maker Thomas A Gibson at age 76

Thomas Alexander Gibson, instrument maker and acting engineer with Coast and Geodetic Survey, died yesterday at 240 pm at his home 1922 Ninth Street Northwest. Born November 24, 1845 in Baltimore, he worked as machinist and engineer, served with Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and joined the Treasury Department as an engineer in February 1890. He rose to instrument maker and later engineer with the Case, all Geodetic Survey, before collapsing from paralysis. His brothers run Gibson Bros, printers and bookbinders, at Thirteenth Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest.

Thomas Alexander Gibson Ninth Street Northwest Gilson Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Gratton W Va Treasury Department Gibson Bros Pookbinders Thirteenth Street Fennaylvams Avenue Rachive

Odd Fellows Amend Constitution at Grand Lodge Session

More than 500 delegates spent the day at Atlantic City and returned here this evening. The Sovereign Grand Lodge in secret session considered independence of the Patriarchs Militant, set the issue aside for Toronto, and enacted changes to the constitution including delegate terms and grand sire authority. A proposed liquor-exclusion amendment was tabled, while rules for filling vacancies and binding decisions were clarified.

Grand Lodge Philadelphia Patriarchs Independent Order of Odd Fellows Sovereian Grand Lodge Toronto Sovereign Grand Lodge Gramd Atlantic City

Odd Fellows Drill Visit from Dallas and Guests Entertained

A large number of Odd Fellows from Massachusetts visited Philadelphia yesterday with about 300 in the Canton Maiden No. 45 winning 3400 for the Patriarchs Militant degree. Maj Gen Alvin Bliss led the party and spoke of the pleasant trip, planning to visit Gettysburg before returning to Boston. Oak Cliff Degree Staff from Dallas won 200 in the second degree drill. Daughters of Rebekah opened their hall for visitors and dancing each evening through Tuesday. A White House concert by the US Marine Band is slated for 4:30 PM with Santelmann conducting. Two parcels post amendments with Germany allow live bees and extend German package hold to two months.

Odd Fellows Aty Massachusetts Canton Mount Vernon Rebekah Alvin D. Bliss Philadelphia Supreme Grand Lodge Washington Harpers Ferry Gettysburg Boston B. Welch Fred W. Fuller John Campbell P WY Mingo W. A Hastings Malden Oak Cliff Dallas Tex Trotter Charles Trotter J E. Penry W. & Dougherty F Allen E Ord E. V. Henly J of Witt J Smith Wooh Pippen W. A. Davis JO Gi J. W .Thacker W.H. Oliver W. F Neely H Whitaker Robert Lambert Malone M J Ingersol I. G. Etheridge Lewis R . Etheridge A. Trotter M. C. Durham

Boy rider sprains back in crash at Tenth and D streets

Lester Lewis, fifteen, son of Robert Lewis of 1608 L street, was knocked off his bicycle by a car last night at the corner of Tenth and D streets. He suffered a severe back sprain and was taken to Emergency Hospital.

Lester Lewis Robert Lewis L Street Macfarland Tenth D Streets

Bad Stomach Harms Life and Daily Comfort

A weak stomach curbs usefulness and happiness, hindering proper digestion. Symptoms include distress after eating, nausea between meals, heartburn, belching, vomiting, flatulence, and nervous headache.

Proof of Their Faith New Synagogue Dedicated

Washington Hebrew Congregation dedicates its rebuilt synagogue on Wighth Street with an eloquent sermon by Dr Abram Simon titled The Joy of Worship. The new Siena marble ark, cockle shell border, and Star of David window are praised for beauty and acoustics. Jacob Esseman, long-time treasurer, chairs the building committee as members tour the renovated interior.

Abram Simon Ark of Covenant Sienna Stearn Afram Smon Simon Christiana Knights Templars Smith & Rupertus New York Avenue Jacob Esseman Washington

Insurance Conference Held by Eastern and Southern Managers

The Eastern and Southern managers of the Columbian National Life Insurance Company gather in this city for a two day conference to plan district agency work for fall and winter. About twenty seven men from large northern and southern offices, led by Franklin W. Ganse, meet at Hotel Richmond with W W C Marrow handling entertainment. This afternoon includes a Mount Vernon excursion as local members listed.

Baattin Staten Dintuss Columbian National Life Insurance Company New England New York Pennsylvania Franklin W. Ganse Www. C Marrow Washington Richmond Mount Vernon W. C. Marrow George ©. Triggs John F. Davis Baltimore John H. Burgess Cambridge

Nineteenth Annual Convention of Cemetery Supervisors adjourns

The Association of American Cemetery Superintendents closed its nineteenth annual meeting in Arlington Cemetery after passing resolutions on five deaths and thanking local papers and cemetery officials. Delegates toured Mount Vernon and Arlington, with Fort Myer visits and a Baltimore cemetery excursion planned for about sixty five members.

Association of American Cemetery Superintendents Arlington Cemetery Mount Vernon Arlington Fort Myer

Boyd's Property Attached by U S. Writs Against Clerk

The United States marshal has levied writs of attachment by Cas telberg Jewelry Co against James W. Boyd the Marina Hospital clerk. The suit targets a bill of sale of Boyd’s personal property conveyed to attorney G L Baker. Plaintiffs seek to void the bill of sale and the case on false vouchers will go before the grand jury in October.

United States Matsral Castelberg Jewelry Company James W. Boyd Marina Hospital Boyd G. L. Baker

Three Men Suffer Heat Exhaustion In City

Three heat exhaustion cases were reported to the police in different city areas. Robert Scott, 54, of 413 B Street SW, collapsed near Tiret and C Streets SE and was treated at Emergency Hospital. Robert Avers, 17, resident of Maryland, was overwhelmed near Four and a Half Street and Pennsylvania Ave NW and treated at Emergency Hospital. Herman Miller, 65, of 407 Massachusetts Ave NW, grew weak at 15th and H Streets NE and was treated at Casualty Hospital. All left hospital soon after treatment and were not seriously hurt.

Robert Scott Tiret Yester Robert Avers Maryland Pennsylvania Avenue Herman Miller Massachusetts Avenue Fifteenth

Weatherway notes heat wave runs into next week

The Weather Bureau offers a bleak forecast for an extended hot spell with several cloudless days and no relief in sight. Officials refrain from formal comment, yet expect the heat to persist into early next week as government thermometers register around eight degrees while Aleck’s reads higher.

Weather Bureau Aleck

Weather Summary and Temperature Readings Across Regions

Weather conditions and forecasts from the Weather Bureau describe a low pressure system concentrated near the St. Lawrence mouth, with a second depression moving east from British Columbia. High pressure centers over the Dakotas, generally fair skies prevail, temperatures trend warmer in the Ohio Valley and Middle Atlantic, with no expected rain. Outlook calls for continued fair weather east of the Rockies, with cooler air in the Lower Missouri and upper Mississippi Valleys, and varied winds along coasts and lakes. Daily temperatures recorded in multiple cities show midwinter-like values, with clear river conditions noted at Harpers Ferry and a slightly cloudy Potomac.

U, & Dept. of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington St. Lawrenas British Columbia Dakotas Ohilo Middle Atlantic States Rocky Mountain Missouri Valley Upper God Mississippi Valley New England Middle Atlantic South Atlantic Gulf Coast Steamera European Grand Banks Whathor Itm Bam

Eastern High School row over principal swartzell fuels bid to shift appointing power

Michael I Weller of East Washington Citizens Association plans to appeal to President Roosevelt after the school board kept principal Swartzell. Opponents vow to press a federal remedy, seeking to remove appointing power from the commissioners and place it with the President. The board split 3 to 3 on the first ballot, with a second ballot breaking the tie in Swartzell's favor. The district fights continue as activists push for new oversight amid peaceful school opening.

Eastern High Michael I. Weller East Washington Citizens’ Association Board of Education Swartzell Roosevelt Oyster Bay Weller Senate House Honda East Washingtoniang Hest Charles W. Needham George Washington University Mr. Gordon Washington Congress East Washington Eastern High School

School Board Debates Charges Against Mrs Cooper

The board devoted its meeting to Director Hughes's testimony on conditions at the high school and charges against Mrs A J Cooper, with further discussion planned for Tuesday. Promotions announced include teachers and principals at multiple grade levels, transfers, and new admissions to Washington Normal School No 1. An examination for kindergarten admissions will be held at the Franklin School building next Wednesday morning.

Board of Education Mr. Swartsell Gwartgell H Southard Parker Prof. Swartzell Parker Swartzell Gwartsrell Mra Cooper Hughes M Biréetigh Mra A. J. Cooper P. Holmes B. L. Gardner N. J. McKnight Cc. A. van Doren Anna McColm M. H. Brewer A. A. Jones C. E. Parke H. B. Riggs Co. M. Thornes M. Soverane C.K Finckel Brookland School Franklin School K. H. Bevard A. H. Fuller M. E. Sheads M. M. Moore M. Hall Wv. J. Arnold A. M. Coultry Miss Sanders M. O. Speaks Ida Doyle Cornela Allen Washington Normal School Marion E. Yoder Melvin Jackson Daugherty Dodge McMurry Oppenheim Blow Froebel Cheyney England

Deputy Commissioner Robert Williams Injured in Car Crash

Robert Williams deputy commissioner of internal revenue was knocked down by a car the other evening. He is reported well though stiff and resting to allow a broken rib to mend. The fever has left him and the doctor foresees a speedy recovery.

Robert Williams Interns Revenue

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