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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1905

Page

22

Adjourment of City Council Session and Federation Talks

Yesterday the executive council of the American Federation of Labor held its last day in this city. President and new officers left for home and will reconvene in Pittsburgh in November before the rural federation convention. Discussions covered engraving disputes, cooperation between plate printers, and proposed investigations into the Geological Survey.

Executive Council American Federation of Taabe Seston Pittsburg 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 Meant Tragedy For Bride In Baltimore Case

A Baltimore wedding tale unfolds with a request for vengeance by a rival and a dramatic interruption at the altar. A drug causes a groom to collapse as a lighted match ignites the bride’s gown, leading to panic, convulsions, and a fatal outcome. The ceremony at St Mary Star of the Sea Church turns chaotic with doctors summoned and rescue efforts failing.

Axington Bua Baltimore Joseph Bigelt Jilus Hal Allen

Frost for Republicans in Suffolk Campaign Fiasco

Opening of the Republican campaign in Suffolk Virginia proved a frosty fiasco as notices failed to appear in several papers and banners drew few attendees. Joe Harman, candidate for superintendent of public instruction and for Po Wytheville, spoke after a delayed start while the audience gathered in Armory Hall.

Suffolk Armory Hall Joe Harman Wytheville

Mass Cook to Wed Mr Downing in Front Royal

Kathleen Cook daughter of Judge Gilas Cook Jr and his wife will wed Sydnor Byrne Towning of Front Royal on October 9 at the Front Royal Presbyterian Church. Sydnor is son of Henry H Downing and studied at the University of Virginia. The couple plan to reside at Bel Air south of Front Royal. A second item reports Charles T. Brown of Boston found dead in his hotel room in St Louis with morphine bottle nearby and no identifying marks on clothing.

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 Drive Gathers in Congress Action

Civil service employees push for a retirement plan funded by deductions from salaries to cover superannuation and disability. A meeting next Wednesday will feature W B Andrews of the Treasury on a Treasury study. The Civil Service Commission urges expert help to draft rules while noting pensions were not proposed.

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

Ono’s Pathetic Tale Sparks State Dept Action Talk

In Asheville a wrestling match between Ono and Olson ended with Ono injured and alleging ill treatment by referee Shanefield. Hirano, a Japanese student and Ono’s manager, seeks government attention for police lapses and possible legal action against Olson, alias Muldoon, with calls for accountability and safer future events.

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

Lawyers circling for first district corporation counsel post

District buildings sources say a qualified lawyer with strong reputation will replace Edward H Thomas as the first assistant corporation counsel. Decision expected today or Monday with consensus that the appointee will be a respected name not from the current office staff. Friends of potential candidates press for swift action as testimonials accumulate.

Edward H Thomas Asalatant Corporation Commissioner West Thomas Mr Thomas

Eastern Presbyterian Reopens After Alterations With New Decor

The Eastern Presbyterian Church on Sixth Street and Maryland Avenue Northeast plans reopening services tomorrow at 11 am and 3 pm. Invited guests include Dr. Radcliffe of New York Avenue Presbyterian and Dr. Kelly of Fourth Presbyterian. The interior work features olive walls, ivory pilasters, gilt edges, newly revarnished pews, and renewed carpets. the decorative painting by Leary and a large fresco by Astley D M Cooper are highlighted. A related exhibition at Kann Sons & Co shows Cooper's fire scene painting, praised for realism and linked to Indian subjects.

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

Will Hear To Goos Surgeon At Detroit Convention

The Annual Convention of the Association of Military Surgeons of the United States will be held in Detroit Michigan from September 26 to 29. Notable attendees include Admiral Togo’s fleet surgeon who will present a paper on the Sea of Japan battle and its surgical aspects. Generals and chiefs from the War Department will represent the army at the fourteenth meeting.

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 Rudolph Smyser Fourteenth Cavalry Prince Oliver Fifth Cavalry George F Landera Sheridan Fort James V Helét Tenth Infantry 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

Army surgeons prefer civilian doctors at recruiting stations

Maj Gen F C Ainsworth, military secretary, explains the plan to end civilian surgeons examining recruits due to unsatisfactory results. He cites shortages of medical officers and wider gaps between civilian and military standards, stating only military surgeons will evaluate recruits moving forward.

F C Ainsworth Department of War Post Ainsworth War Department

Hospital Service Expensive Under Navy Inquiry

Secretary Shaw orders a thorough Marine Hospital Service probe amid claims of extravagance. Costs for caring and burying sailors have nearly doubled despite only slight increases in sick sailors. Officials flag wide burial-rate disparities and halts on overseas aid as Shaw shifts focus to port health and domestic care while issuing duty assignments for several naval officers in 1905.

Shaw the Treasury Marine Hospital Service Germany Wyman W P Winchell Baltimore Naval National Marine Bank J H Oliver Secretary of Commerce and Labor Washington DC Cincinnati Otto Afp Coburn G . Galbraith Philadelphia C Bloch East

Marine Hospital Changes and Orders 1905 06

Changes in the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service include orders for Surgeon EB Hanks to move from Flomaton Alabama to Magnolia Bluz Florida for temporary duty, Passed Assistant Surgeon Joseph Goldberger to Mobile Alabama and New Orleans for temporary duty, Acting Assistant Surgeon R Peters from Livingston Guatemala to several Central American ports for duty, and Pharmacist Wor Stasins to Magnolia Diu Florida for duty. Vessel movements list arrivals at several ports and sailings including Norfolk and Washington.

Public Health and Marina Hospital Service EB Hanks Flomaton Ala Magnolia Bluz Fla Joseph Goldberger Mobile Ala New Orleans M J Rosduau R Peters Livingston Guatemala Zecepa Gualan Los Amates Puerto Varrios Wor Stasins Magnolia Diu Gurgeon Banks

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Unclear Ship Names Reach Across Ports and People

The fragment lists names and places including Provincetown, Monte Cristi, Sanchez Sandoval, Annapolis, Norfolk, Ohio, Chemulpe, Chefoo, Port Arthur, and General Alaway. It appears to catalog transfer or association of individuals with multiple ports and regions, but lacks a cohesive event or action.

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

Orders to Army Officers Extend Leave and Reassignments

Orders grant and extend leaves for several officers across cavalry and infantry units. Promotions and medical board exams are planned, with officers to report to Washington and California commands. The document lists specific names, units, dates, and assignments including hospitals, forts, and transport duties.

Tests at Indian Head Postpone Tennessee Casement Acceptance

Rear Admiral Mason and Rear Admiral Manney witnessed tests at Indian Head on the Tennessee casemate. The acceptance plate test was postponed to a later date. Instead, six and eight inch shell firings against a six inch armor plate succeeded in piercing the plate a number of times.

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

Engineers study dams for Isthmus work at Boston visit

The board of consulting engineers of the Panama Canal Commission will inspect the Wachusett reservoir in Boston before sailing to the Isthmus. They discussed dam heights from sixty to ninety feet and locations along the canal site. The trip details to Boston and onward to Panama are being arranged. John F. M. Kach, forty two, a notable educator and former Mount Penn High principal, was found dead in his home after apparently shooting himself.

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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