Postmaster General Payne in Serious Condition After Heart Trouble
Reports from the Cabinet officer's bulletin say Postmaster General Henry C Payne has developed heart trouble and remains seriously ill at the Arlington Hotel. He had recently traveled west and returned to work before a restless night, with doctors Magruder and Rixey advising care while President and Mrs Roosevelt visited to inquire about his condition.
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Henry C Payne
Hotel Arlington
Payne
White House
Postoffice
Logeheon
Lloyd Magruder
Rixey
Navy
Roosevelt
Magruder
Francis H Whitney
Whitney
Opening of GWU medical and dental schools year
The opening exercises of George Washington University departments of medicine and dentistry occurred in University Hall last evening. Dean W F R Philips led the medical address on the present state of medicine, while Dean Lewis spoke on tropical climates and government efforts to improve dental care. Law school open exercises are set for October 8 at 4:60 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington University
University Hall
Fifteenth
W .F R Philips
M D Dean
Drs D Kerfoot Shute
J Ford Thompson
Albert FA King
William P Carr
Sterling Ruffin
Charles W Richardson
J Wesley Bo
Needham
Dean Philps
Medical School
Dean Lewis
Dental School
Law
Blaze at Crematory Destroys Property and Sheds Smoke
A blaze at a crematory near South Capitol and streets yesterday gutted the facility where dead animals were disposed of. Sparks from a fire in upper works set the building’s contents ablaze and spread to a nearby steam boat, with the crematory owned by Joshua Warfield sustaining about 1000 in damage. A large paper press was partly destroyed, signaling repairs may exceed 3200. The tugboat Joseph Zane nearby caught fire but was saved. the blaze also damaged a big press and prompted the 1000 loss estimate.
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South
Toun
Rapa
Joseph Zane
Joshua Warfield
Estate suit over fatal hit by railroad pole near Seventeenth Street
Witon J uvumber administrator of Daniel Holland’s estate sues Allan McDermott receiver of City and Suburban Railroad Co for 10 dollars alleging Holland was struck by a pole near a curve at Seventeenth Street Northeast after the car ran at excess speed. The second item notes Marie A. Trudring’s probate filing dated September 7, 194, naming Charles A Maidens executor and guardian to educate Wanda Maidens with the estate to be invested for her support until she reaches age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie A. Trudring
Charles
Maidens
Tentatix
Wanda
Maidena
Georgetown citizen attacked by pet setter at home
William H. Rohrer of Georgetown was bitten on the leg and arm by his three year old pet setter while tending a sick child at 3017 NM Street. The dog, previously gentle, showed rabies symptoms and was shot. Drs French and Mackall diagnosed madness. The body was sent to the Bureau of Animal Industry for testing.
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William H. Rohrer
Georgetown
NM Street
Rohrer
Baltimore
Pasteur Institute
Washburn
Bureau of Animal Industry
Louie Mackall
Cecil French
Poundmaster Einstein
No Compromise Likely In Waggaman Bankruptcy Prospect
Baltimore creditors including Catholic University of America oppose a compromise in the Waggaman estate. Balti more sources say referee will summon all creditors to approve a settlement offer from Carrington & Carrington. University holds a nearly $900,000 mortgage on a valuable art collection and a $200,000 bond. it will contest any attempt to diminish its security.
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Baltimore
Thomas E. Waggaman
United States Court of the District
E. C. Carrington, Jr
Carrington & Carrington
Waggaman
Waggamran
Catholic University of America
Mable
Two Early Morning Fires Threaten Georgetown Area
Two separate fires struck opposite city sections in the early hours, causing significant damage and challenging firefighters. Telegraph operator Albert Gasper and his dog were rescued from smoke aboard the fourth floor of a Georgetown building where the blaze began behind Edward Craig’s store. Losses on stock and building totaled about $3,000, insured. A second fire at John Wilson’s barber shop on 745 Street Northwest caused $850 in damages, with $700 for stock and $156 for the building, insured. Origin of the second blaze remained undetermined.
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Georgetown
Edward Craig
Thirty-second
Bonnells Drug Store
Albert Gasper
Gasper
Mr Gasper
John Wilson
Mron
Coroner rules diphtheria caused Griggs death at home
In Washington a coroner’s inquiry concluded that two year old James E Griggs died from diphtheria at his home at 167 N street. The death certificate was issued yesterday and the body released to the parents after morgue examination. A separate incident reports Rev. Father P T English of Mobile Alabama injuring a knee after trying to board a moving electric car on Tenth street and Pennsylvania avenue. He received care at the rectory then Providence Hospital. Also Annia McQuerter, a young black woman, was arrested for petit larceny on a diamond pin stolen from Clara Brackett on June 1 at TLg street northwest.
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Nevitt
James E Griggs
N Street
Father P. T
Mobile
Ala
Tenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Stafford
Tenth and
Gatree
Providence Hospite
Annia McQuerter
Lacy
Clara Brackett
Tlg Street
Bank Deal Is Closed After Citizens National Merger
Negotiations for control of Citizens National Bank concluded with stock transfer and new officers elected. George B. Appleton to serve as president, joining H M Jenks Charles F Coaney and Walter W R Berry as directors. Frederick C Stevens exits as president. Purchasers from Boston New York Buffalo and other cities plan further consolidations possibly with Traders National and third banks including National Metropolitan Bank.
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Citizens
Citizens’ National Bank
George B. Appleton
Boston
H M Jenks
Traders, National Bank
Charles F. Coaney
German Bank of Buffalo
Walter W. R. Berry
Berry & Minor
Capt Moore
Citizens’ Bank
Frederick C Stevens
Charles P. Williams
W. R. Wilcox
T. E. Roessie
R. Henry Lynn
American National Bank
Walter Hieston
Robert A Chester
New York
Buffalo
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Camden
N. J
Washington
South
United States Treasury
National Metropolitan Bank
Ate’ Re
Stevens
West End Bank
Bank of the Republic
West End
Wife His Accuser. Wrenn Awaits Brother Bail
Robert L. Wrenn a druggist who shot William H Lyons a clerk at John G Van Horne s 23 Broadway was arraigned in Tombs Court The judge postponed to October 3 holding him on 2000 bail The defendant s wife testified she feared him and that he had threatened her life The magistrate warned bail could rise if a bond was offered
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Wrenn
Washington
New York
Robert L. Wrenn
William H. Lyons
John G van Horne
Broadway
Barlow
Tombs
Lyons
Bai
Grape Nuts Helped an Elderly Woman’s Digestive Health
A Massachusetts woman with chronic indigestion constipation and rheumatism credits Grape Nuts with restoring her digestion and eliminating bowel trouble. After two years she reports no headaches improved vision and hearing and renewed strength at age eighty, noting the product aids brain vigor and overall wellbeing. She urges others to try the diet and consult the company booklet The Road to Wellness.
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Massachusetts
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Poolroom Fight Leaves Man Wounded at Seventh Street
Edward Wilson colored is at Freedmen's Hospital in peril after a poolroom dispute with Lincoln Mitchell colored ended when Mitchell drew a revolver and fired twice. One bullet hit Wilson in the abdomen, puncturing the intestines. Wilson’s condition is dire. Mitchell is held at the Second precinct police station awaiting charges. Wilson’s home is 129 Madison Street. age about twenty five.
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Edward Wilson
Freedmen's Hospital
Lincoln Mitchell
Wilson
Dool
Randall Madigan
Mitchell
Seventh Street
Madison Street
Public School Fire Peril at Franklin School
Fire Chief Belt reports hazardous lack of fire protection at Franklin School. A standpipe, installed years ago as the only protection, has no hose and minimal water even when tested with department gear. He urges connecting the standpipe to the K Street water main for adequate pressure, but commissioners have taken no action.
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Wranklin
Board of Education
Bell
Chief Belt
West Wednea
W. T. Roderick
Franklin School
Chist Belt
Fire Department
K Street
Improvements in Suburbs Respond to Congress Heights Request
Col Biddle the Engineer Commissioner addresses Congress Heights Citizens Association citing paving for Nichola avenue and sewer plans as feasible while water service remains impractical. He estimates a $14,000 sewer setup and a $55,000 full pipe extension, noting current funds prevent immediate large projects.
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Col. Biddle
Congress Heights
Congress
Thia
District of Columbia
Water Department
Philadelphia
Uie
Fourth Street
Savannah
Savannahtreet
Fourth
Sixth
Congrena Heights
Citiegna’ Association
Theater Fire Protection In City In Good Condition
Fire Chief Belt reports the city theaters are in good condition with minor fixes completed. Most venues use two inch water mains and should be fed independently to ensure fire coverage. The note includes a correction about water supply and an exception cited as resolved after manager guidance. Accused of Robbing Employer Walter Burrill, a liveryman’s employee, was arrested for allegedly stealing a team and selling it for a reward. Detectives transported him from Bladensburg to Washington for processing.
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Walter Burrill
Z. M. Hoey
Sheth
C Streets
Washington
Bladensburg
Burrill
Bre
Rts
Reer BI Weedon
Stamp Order Stands for Cigar Box Trademark Issue
The Secretary of the Treasury upheld an Assistant Secretary Taylor ruling that cigar stamps may be smaller and placed at the bottom of boxes rather than top, with a different color. The decision notes government role is revenue collection, not guaranteeing a trademark, and directs new stamp plates and placement on imported cigar boxes.
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Armstrong
Secretary of the Treasury
Internal Revenue
Shaw
Customs
Taylor
United States
Goodnow Decision Delays Verdict On Shanghai Consul General
Third Assistant Secretary Peirce says the Goodnow case remains open and bitter toward Curtis. Consul General John Goodnow of Shanghai to Washington will be heard in person, delaying final action until late year as Peirce studies reforms for Orient consulates and awaits Curtis papers. A separate note covers a police incident where an officer was thrown from a horse along Conduit road.
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John Goodnow
Shanghai
Washington
State Department
Goodnow
China
Peirce
Curtis
Pelrea
Department of State
Department
Orient
Morse
C. ©. Pierce
Hetle
Weather conditions from Sept 29 1904 report
The Weather Bureau reports a north to east moving disturbance bringing showers and some high winds from the St Lawrence Valley. Rain mainly in New Mexico, Colorado, and the Middle Slope, with high temperatures from the Mississippi Valley eastward. Friday and Saturday forecast show generally fair weather with cooler conditions in the Slope and Central valleys, warmer in the Northwest. Local readings list temperatures from midnight to 2 p.m. and note high brisk winds along the coasts and Great Lakes.
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S Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington, DC
S T Lawrence Valley
Lake Region
New Mexico
Colorado
Middle Slope
Misalaaippi
Pacific States
Rocky Mountain
Plateau
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Southern Plateau
Texas
Missouri
Middle Mississippi
God Middle Atlantic Statea
Middle Atlantic
South Atlantic Coast
East Gulf Coast
Gulf Coast
Upper Lakes
Lower Lakes
European
Grand Banks
Cleveland
Oswego
Atlantic
Sandy Hook
Hastport
Ameck
William Holmeads Funeral at Holmead Manor
William Holmead was buried at Rock Creek Cemetery after services at Holmead Manor 531 Thirteenth Street NW. Officiants were Fathers McGee Hartwell and Mackin. Democratic central committee and Columbia Democratic Club members attended. Pallbearers named.
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Holmead Manor
Rock Creek
William Holmead
Thirteenth Street
McGee and Hartwell
Church of the Sacred Heart
Father Mackin
St Paul's
Democratic Central Committee
Columbia Democratic Club
Holmesd
W. McK. Clayton
M. G. Canlan
George Field
M. P. Sullivan
Central Committee
Hi, Baunders
A. C. West
William Selby
John Cammack
Orendarf
Roberts
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Howser
Moon Daily RR
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Metropolitan
Fifteenth Street
New York Avenue
Trough Stil Young
Baltimors
Ohio
Negré
Franklin Building
Lansburgh É ‘Bro
Peete
Sanders & Stayman Co
F St
Hai
Waite
Hixpert
Hebbard & Wineman
Ninth Street
Peter Grogan
Credit For
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Bursa
Washington Gas Light CO
10Th St. N. W
Ote Pee E He
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Tex
Helena
Indianapolia
Ind.a
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Mowe
Kansas City
Little Rock
Ark. Mich
Marquette
Memphis
Teno
New Orleans
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Omaha
Nebr
Salt Lake City
Wien
St Paul
Minn. Is
Springfield
Vicksburg
Leroy Mortimer Taylor
House of the Temple
Scottish Rite
Third Street
Rock Creek Cemetery
Knabe
Hinabes
WM. Knabe & Co
F Street
CERES
Reliet
Cere
Johnson Brothers
12Th
Weterard
J. DeMoll & Co
G St
Warner
Doctora
Warnera
Warnera Gate Cure Company
Rochester
N. C
Washington Post
Yale Laundry
10Th St
New York Ave
Corcoran School OF Art
L &. C. Messer
Gree
Commissioners OF Pharmacy
National College of Pharmacy
Fre
Henry A Johnston
Phar D
Jersey Ave
Corcoran Gallery OF Art
F. McGuire
Offich
Nineteenth Street
Geo. W. Linkins
Macdonnall
Phrenology and Psychology
Q Et
Mme
L Macdonnall
Messrs
Hugene
Hugene D
Charles Francis Carus
Columbian
van Doren
Gurley
Phona
Robgin & Bro
McGill & Wallace
E St
Stieff
Vanta
J. Conliff
Alexandria
Mt. Vernon
Tennessee
Snone
B. B. Earnshaw
Iith
Edison Phonograph
Victor Talking Machines
Capital Phonograph Co
Seventh St. N
Hutterly
7Th St
N. W
Virginia Orvis Macker Osteopathy
Baughman
Nanny
ali-Baughman
Pope
Main
W. L
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
F St. N.W
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