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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1905
Page
16
Representative Prince of Illinois discusses President Roosevelt s potential renomination in 1908. He argues public support could renominate the President if he pursues his policies, citing past assurances and the public mood about legislative action and reforms in transportation and rail costs.
Tomorrow afternoon George Washington University hosts a formal opening in University Hall attended by trustees faculties and students. President Charles W Needham will deliver the keynote address and faculty members will present lectures on legal education and German university methods.
Corporal Tanner departs from San Francisco after friendly delays to Denver for two days with the Grand Army administration council, then to Chicago for a day of organization business, before heading to Washington. District posts have not finalized reception plans but expect arrangements by midweek as veteran groups prepare a hearty welcome.
M J Ozmond a contractor aged about fifty five or fifty six disappeared from 38 Twelfth street northwest after leaving a note to Mrs M F Devaughan claiming misery and intent to end his life. Police search for Ozmond who was last seen in a dark suit with light fedora and patent leather shoes carrying over $1500 a gold watch and ring. He had recently recovered from typhoid fever and was involved in a Columbia Heights apartment project in Washington.
A Washington Y M C A meeting recalled Harrison Colburn's New York experiments in business education. He outlined office boy training, etiquette, and practical courses for real estate, insurance, publishing, and management, and noted the plan to expand enrollment under Myron J. Jones with strong local support.
Mrs Gertle Kendrick sues to have her marriage to Josiah Kendrick declared null and void claiming misrepresentation about his age and assets. They married in January 1902 in Alexandria and returned to Washington where he allegedly deserted her. The suit cites a desire to end the marriage and names Campbell Carrington as her attorney.
Officials insist the transfer system between the City and Suburban Railway and Washington Electric lines will stay as is. They claim management unanimity and no desire to trim passenger service or fares. The system, praised as profitable, will continue despite minority stockholder agitation.
Clarence N. Norment sold his handsome Alta Vista residence on Rockville road in Maryland to attorney Harry T. Newcomb for about $20,000. J Hile Miller of 134 F Street arranged the transaction. Norment, who built the house three years ago on about twelve acres, plans to build a new home on the remaining land.
Southern governors and lawmakers arrived in the capital with Senators Money Mallory and Davy Louisiana Livingston and Georgia Stephens among the visitors. Livingston reasserts an Agriculture Department inquiry while the group backs John Sharp Williams for Speaker. Also reports Bank Embezzler Palmer sentenced to prison for $41000 theft and Henry Edwards killed in a quarrel over a girl in Kentucky with Clarence Turner jailed claiming self defense.
A newspaper style ad explains home test using a water glass to detect kidney issues and touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney bladder liver and urinary problems. It offers a free sample bottle and a book by mail and asks readers to mention Washington Daily Post.
Boston police near Winthrop Cove recover a wrapped bundle with garments and surgeon gauze as autopsy details reveal a precise dissection. The body shows signs of septic peritonitis from a criminal operation, likely by a skilled hand. The victim is estimated to be 18 to 25, a blond with light brown hair.
The U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports high pressure over the Lake region causing a temperature drop from the Ohio Valley to the Atlantic. Rain and showers affect Florida, the Rocky Mountains, and the North Pacific coast, with frost possible in exposed New England and Middle Atlantic areas Tuesday night. Winds vary by coast, with storm warnings on the Washington and Oregon coasts and a special forecast for fair weather to the Grand Banks for Tuesday departures. Town reports list temperatures across U S cities with rainfall figures, plus a Potomac River bulletin and a note on Farragut Post visitation by G A R members at 118 Pennsylvania Ave SE.
The Washburn and D Alma trained animals opened to the public yesterday at Thirteenth and U streets NW. Hundreds were turned away last night for lack of room. Trained elephants ponies monkeys and dogs drew crowds with waltzing tricks talking ponies and musical plays. Children rode ponies and elephants after the performance for an added treat.
Salvation Army marks the second day of its harvest home festival with a children's service led by the Littlialones troupe, featuring Daniela trio performances on guitar mandolin and violin. Adjutant Gales to lead tonight's general auction with assistance from Mr Poole of Sterling Virginia. informal sales began last night with many goods sold and a well patronized refreshment booth.
A destructive blaze destroyed the McDaniel Brothers' large livery and boarding stables at 2 West Eleventh Street in Wilmington. Sixty five horses perished and about 160 carriages wagons and tons of hay and feed were burned. Losses exceed 60 000 with partial building insurance and some valuable horses insured.
Charles Howard son of former Indiana Supreme Court justice T E Howard was found dead today in Notre Dame Cemetery lake His body upright hat on cane in hand He had been an invalid Baron Komura to sail October 2 New York Sept Baron Komura peace envoy recovered enough to sail to Japan on Wednesday accompanied by Mr Sata
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