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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1904

Page

3

Acting Gov Guild Likely to Apologize in Gurney Case

Washington telegram informs on filing of Third Secretary Gurney of the British Embassy by Judge Phelps at Lee Massachusetts. Acting Gov Guild, with Assistant Attorney General Nash, reviews the dispatch as the State Department and Department of Justice instruct District Attorney to investigate.

Gov. Guild Phelps State Department Department of Justice Boston Washington Gurney Lee Mass Executive Department Statehouse Gov Guild Gov Bates Nash Atlee Washington, D. C John S. Bates Massachetta Hls Phelps Law Felice Court United States Alvey A Adee State House Curtis Guild S. Phelps Special Justice Massachusetts Mie Commonwealth Cape Curtis Gliad, Jr Gev Guild

Notice of Marriage and Death Insertion Policy

Notice states that marriage and death notices printed in The Washington Post can be inserted and telegraphed to multiple papers at no extra charge. Newspapers listed include New York Times Baltimore Herald Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Inquirer Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburgh Dispatch Providence Journal Rochester Post-Standard Syracuse Post Standard Pioneer-Press Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer. Released notices may appear in all listed morning newspapers upon application.

NEW York Times Baltimore Herald Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Donqirfr Chicaco Record-Herald Alexander Mitchell Frank Snider Miles Hoffman Joseph Mullenaux John Corbett Philadelphia John J Mitchell, Jr Boston T. E Connor Westfield Mass H. M. Beede Pawtucket William K. Quilhart Amsterdam William C Reynolds New York Leonard Paulson Ridley Watts Atlanta J. H Sloan Rens W. Thomson Spartanburg

MARRIAGE AND OBITUARY NOTICES FROM RICHMOND AND BEYOND

A compilation of marriage announcements and death notices for residents of Richmond Virginia and surrounding areas including Fairfax and Chesterfield counties, Baltimore and Toronto. Entries honor spouses and relatives with dates in September 1904, noting individuals such as Yebo A Nolster, Harriett E Richardson, Edward W Young, Agnes Mason, and many others, along with service details and residence locations.

Yebo A Nolster Harriett E Richardson Bcth Richmond William Perce Brown Asheville Alice Rose Mangan Albert C Lomax Maggie Payne Fairfax, Va Edward W Young Jonnie M Brown Thomas Darber Agnes Mason Gilbert Mrady Raste T Mahoney Chares King Mary H Robinson Harold F Lieyd Toronto Canada Mary Costeo Thomas Dorsay Georgia Curhey Robert D ‘Young Lillie Rose Fileworth Crames Ameila Jackson Claranca Ontar Clara Talley James Henry Julia Brown Walter Hicberson Annie R Davis John EB Tracy Martha A Brown George G Peyton Nore VY Hinehman Charles G Mortier Snelling Minn Ela Pettret Warren Charles 4 Holand Fafrfax County Chene L Narkood Baltimore

Health Office Record Deaths One year to 60 years listed

A Health Office record lists numerous deaths with ages and addresses. Entries include Fran Custee aged 38 from Pitzmacks et al, Jeaneth Farrell 4 months, Mart L Davison 80, Adaline Penn 44, Caterine Vollmer 60, and others from Providence Hospital Washington Aay Hospital and local homes. The list mentions several residences and ages from newborn to elderly.

J Carroll Pitzmacks Cunansham Jan Proxdence Hospital Mart L Davison St Nw Jeaneth Farrell Grimes Freierickc Grimm Sti Sherman Ave Georg Thompson St Aw Hexter van Doorslaer Arlington Caterine Vollmer

Undertakers advertise first class funeral service in Washington

The advertisement lists W. R. Speare undertaker at 940 F Street NW and R. F. Harvey's Sons at 1329 Fourteenth Street NW offering strictly first class service at moderate prices. It mentions contacts by telephone and notes established firms with embalming and funeral directing services.

W. R. Speare F Street N. W Joseph Gawler Madersta Price R. F. Harvey's Sons Fourteenth Street NW Immodious Chape Telephone Marth

Gurney Case Exposes Speeding British Secretary

The State Department reports British Embassy third secretary Hugh Gurney was arrested in Lee Mass for speeding and contempt of court after a protest, fined $25 and faced a second $25 for contempt. Massachusetts officials consider seeking redress and possible apology while federal authorities review legal rights.

Mexican sentences in murder of two Americans

Boston based report details rulings by Mexican authorities in the July 19 killings of William T Way and Edward B Latimer. Francisco Gastro received the death sentence, Hermolao Torres was fined and jailed ten months, Idelfo Carrasco eight months. The alcalde of Aguacalcione de Vaca faces related penalties. The case faces appeals and potential delays before execution.

Boston William T Way Herbert Heood «Peirce Mr. Way Clarence Edward B Latmer United States Mazatlan State Department Francisco Gastro Hermolao Torres Aguacalcione de

Da Silva Arrested For Importing Chinese Women

Da Silva charged with unlawfully importing Chinese women into America. Former interpreter in the Chinese bureau and subordinate of Consul General McWade, arrested in St Louis and brought to San Francisco by US Marshal Shine via Secret Service agent John E Murphy.

America San Francisco H L. A Heca da Silva Unite States Marshal Shine John E Murphy Secret Service St Louis United States of Missour da Silva United States Grand Jury United States District Court McWade Canton

Manning German professor dies by own action in Philadelphia

Professor Edgar W Manning of Central High School, age fifty, shot himself on a street corner in Philadelphia after a month of insomnia. The incident occurred near Seventeenth and Wood streets in view of bystanders. No motive evident, and family life described as happy. Also reported are August internal revenue collections totaling 19,132,439 dollars with rises in spirits and tobacco taxes and various other changes in revenue sources.

Prof. Manning Internal Revenue

Purchase Paved Way Paper at ABA Meeting in St Louis

At the American Bar Association in St Louis Judge Amos M Thayer delivered a reading on The Louisiana Purchase Its Influence and Development Under American Rule The discussion urged arbitration and mediation in Eastern war and urged Congress to act on a Maritime Law bill A report on trusts favored limited federal power to regulate interstate commerce and urged mediation for the Russo Japanese war with a Hague convention option The session noted obituaries and a letter from England’s attorney general declining attendance

American Bar Association St. Louis James Hagerman Amos M. Thayer United States Eighth Chcnit Louisiana Purchase Franklin Ferris Louisiana Territory Guatoa States Mississippi River France Spain Pacific Ocean Great Republic Pacific Coast Gulf North American Atlantic Pacific Oceans Queston United States Ca Committee On Tennessee Congress Congess Maritime Law Association of the Standing Committee On Commercial Law Walter S. Logan Conclu Manchuria National Arbitration Conference Washington Robert B F. Finley Hingland

Chief Westbrook Found Guilty On Two Charges

Albany Ga Sept 27 The trial of Chief of Police Westbrook for a sermon led accusation ended today with verdicts on seven charges He was found guilty of drinking on duty and loitering at bars while in uniform. Fine 225 on each offense others dismissed The minister case shows no affidavits to support key charges and Westbrook’s supporters call it an exoneration

Albany Westbrook L . Broughton Atlanta Broughton

McCoy Earns Decision Over Twin Sullivan in Fifteenth Round

Kid McCoy receives the decision after twenty rounds of boxing with Twin Sullivan in Los Angeles California on September 27. The bout ends with McCoy favored at the final bell.

Twin Sullivan Los Angeles Cal Kid'" McCoy

Wreck Inquiry Indicts Three for Manslaughter near Glenwood

Coroner's jury faulted train crew for the July 18 crash on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad at Glenwood injuring over a hundred and killing eighteen. Indicted were engineer E Hoxie conductor Frank Casper and brakeman Charles H Wright for manslaughter. Dispatcher Frederick Whiteman and fireman Patrick Costello were exonerated. Trial in Criminal Court will test charges of disobedience of orders.

Chicago Chicago and Eastern Illinois Glenwood E Hoxie Frank Casper Charlies H Wright Frederick Whiteman Patrick Costello

Make Hungary a Republic Advice From Former Countrymen

Count Albert Apponyi of Hungary and fellow delegates from the St. Louis conference sailed from Boston on the Ivernia. A Boston Hungarian committee, led by Dr. J. G. Green, delivered a message urging Hungarians at home to form a republic modeled on the United States with Apponyi as the first head. The count briefly replied.

Boston Albert Apponyi Hungary St. Louis Ivernia J. G. Green United States Count Apponyi

Fraud by mail alleged in Jacksonville arrest

United States special agents arrested J. D. Anderson of Minneapolis and Des Moines realty firms on a Post Office Department order. The claim tags the firms as wildcat schemes swindling thousands nationwide. Subscribers were to pay 2 per month with a promised 2000 loan after two years.

Jacksonville Fla United States Tay J. D. Anderson Minneapolis Des Moines Post Office Department

Third Eucharistic Congress Opens at St Patrick's Cathedral

In New York the Third General Eucharistic Congress opened with a solemn pontifical mass at St Patrick's Cathedral. Pope Pius X granted three indulgences for attendees. Over 1,000 priests and numerous prelates gathered as Archbishop Farley welcomed guests and read the papal brief. The event runs three days with daily services and benediction. The congress also voiced protest against French government actions against priests and nuns.

Nefew Pius X Mgr. Falconio United States Mer. Falconio Camillus P. Maes Covington Farley Mgr Joseph F. Mooney New York Levelle Leo XIII Rome Pope Pius X James Dougherty St Gabrie’s Church Maes Riordan San Francisco R. Neagle Malden Mass Boston John Frawley Brooklyn Pittsburg

Catholic Church Convention Opens In Rome Jubilee

St Stanislaus delegates from across the United States attend a church convention with a noon reception and afternoon session. The Vatican plans a grand jubilee of the Immaculate Conception with bishops from around the world including Americans. The large US pilgrimage will be led by Bishop Charles E McDonnell of Brooklyn.

St. Stanislaus United States Vatican Rome Charles E. McDonnell Brooklyn McDonnell

Advance yarn prices may close the factories in the South

In Charlotte on September 27 a group of about fifty spinners representing 277.4% spindles set new yarn prices with average increases of about two cents. An advisory committee was formed including J. A. Abernethy, W. C Heath, George B. Hies, J. Wilson, and A. C. Muller. B. F Card named secretary. The plan urges one selling house, cautious future orders, and a voluntary price rule with mills bound to follow it.

Charlotte N. C North South Carolina J. A. Abernethy Lincolnton W. C Heath Monroe George B. Hies J. Wilson A. C. Muller Shelby B. F Card Providence R. I R S Reinhardt American Cotton Manufacturers’ Association St. Louis Southern Cotton-growers’ Association South Harvie Jordan Monticello John R. Allison Concord

Boll Weevil Found in Georgia Near Covington

Covington Ga Sept 27 an insect suspected to be a boll weevil has been found on the plantation of L F Duke Charles G Smith examined the insect under a microscope and found it practically identical with the genuine Mexican boll weevil The discovery comes after hot dry weather and the pests are becoming more numerous.

Covington, Ga L. F. Duke Charles G. Smith Department of Agriculture

Col D G Colson Dead Former Congressman From Kentucky

Col D G Colson former Congressman from the Eighteenth district and colonel of the Fourth Kentucky Regiment in the Spanish American War died here tonight after nervous prostration. He was a leading Republican figure in Kentucky. Maj Thomas Adams assistant inspector general at the Presidio San Francisco died today from injuries after being struck by a street car. He was 59 and a West Point graduate, the oldest artillery officer on the coast in service.

Congress Middlesboro D. G. Colgan Fourth Kentucky Regiment San Francisco Thomas Adams the Presidio

British Leave Lassa march toward Chumbi Valley

The British expedition to Tibet departed Lassa on September 28 and advances toward the Chumbi Valley. Brig Gen MacDonald, before farewell, received a blessing for monastery protection and a Buddha image. Tangshaoki, a Yale-educated officer, is named metropolitan third rank and lieutenant general to oversee Tibetan affairs.

Tangshaoki America Yale College Yuan Shaikal Pechili Province Forc

Bismarck Memoirs Publication Hinted After Prince Herbert’s Death

Washington Post Paris dispatch reports Prince Herbert Bismarck’s death clears the way for the third volume of his father Otto von Bismarck’s memoirs. Editors hope the new volume explains the causes of the chancellor’s resignation. Imperial sanction may be sought to publish previously withheld material.

Times Cablegram Washington Post Paris Prince Herbert Bismarck Bismarck

British Destroyer Sunk After Screw Blade Detachment

The British torpedo boat destroyer Chamois was lost off Cephalonia in the Mediterranean after a screw blade came off during a high speed trial. All crew were saved. two stokers were scalded. The vessel was 215 feet long, 960 tons displacement, 5900 indicated hp, with a 62-man crew and armament including a 12 pounder and five 6 pounders.

London Chamois Cephalonia Mediterranean

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