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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1905

Page

40

Welcome Roosevelt to Washington in holiday welcome planned

Merchants along the Avenue near the railway and White House pledge a vivid display of flags for President Roosevelt's return. G A R expects to join the welcome with marching lines from Grand Army Hall. Secretary Root is due to assume duties Monday as Loomis prepares a transition and cipher dispatch control draws protests from MichaeI’s supporters.

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Cortelyou Returns to City After Vacation

Postmaster General Cortelyou came back Thursday evening from a family trip that included a visit to Locust Lodge and the White Mountains. He described the country’s good condition and said he would not comment on politics until Monday morning.

Gorge B Cortelyova Hemypstal Heontin Ton Bay N A Thymin Poland Springs Washagton Fives Gar

Oyster Bay Day Planned for President Rosch Departure

President Rosch spent the last day of summer at Sagamore Hill preparing for a Washington departure. He spent hours on official duties and gave directions for the family trip. Mrs Roosevelt and the children will travel by special train to Long Island then by boat to Jersey City. The party boards a Pennsylvania Railroad special train and is expected to reach Washington at 6:18.

Oyster Bay Rosch S Gaummere EU Hs Geperture Washington Freydent Roosevelt Morcing Specia Long Taland Geing Trence Jersey City Penneyivania Irits Wastangton

Ramsay's Battery to Fire Cannon for President Visit

Special committee in Raleigh grants Capt John Ramsay of Ramsay's Battery permission to fire a salute with a Confederate cannon when President Roosevelt visits North Carolina. The unit, known for firing during presidential events, will provide the salute amid ceremony and parade arrangements.

Ramsay North Carolina Roosesw T Gu Glenn John Ramsay Sisbury Bucch Tnan Riligh Roosevelt Ramises Soli Pirade

Conens Condition Critical as Young Musician Shot

Lucien Coren, a young musician shot by Mrs Jeamine May, remains in critical condition at Navy Hospital with limited chance of recovery. Mrs May posted bail of 3000 dollars. her attorneys are Freed M Ful ton and G A Baker. In a separate libel matter, Mrs Leola L Ferguson of Arlington, Virginia, was required to post 300 bond for appearance in Police Court over an objectionable letter to her sister in law Mrs Mary Philips.

May Navy Hospital Lucien Coren Jeamine May M Fulton G A Baker Leola L Ferguson Arlington, Va Mary Philips I Street Northwest

Judge rules hotels may sell liquor on Sundays with meals

Judge O Neal of Police Court ruled that hotel proprietors may sell liquor on Sundays if meals are served and guests register. Fritz Reuter, hotel operator at Pennsylvania Avenue and John Marshall Place NW, was charged with keeping his bar open. Police testified they registered, bought beer with a sandwich, and the judge dismissed the case, saying the practice aligns with his interpretation. A city official said the ruling contradicts Court of Appeals precedents and higher courts may overturn it.

O'Neal Fritz Reuter Pennsylvania Avenue John Marshall Place Northwest Reuter Prown and Armstrong O Neal

Negro detective on trial over extortion and threats

Detective Henry Lacy, suspended from the central office, faces trial before the police trial board on charges including extorting money under threat with a revolver, defaming a schoolteacher Lena Hewlett, and using profanity. Testimony from Hewlett and Minnie Gordon alleged threats to life and improper conduct. The hearing, held at Police Court, adjourned with further testimony planned for today as the crowded courtroom watched closely.

Henry Lacy Central Office Lacy Lena Hewlett Chase Peyton Tus Atterne Jeffords & Richey Lfe O Street Minnie Gordon Rev R S Rives Lacey Rives Fifth Precinct James Francis Smith Corporation Counsel J A Swindells Lieut H P Elliott Tenth Precinet

Probing M Street School Board Adjourns Without Conclusion

The Board of Education met to continue an inquiry into M Street High School but adjourned after routine business as Dr Needham left at 10 for a New York train. John T Love and P M Hughes were the only witnesses examined, with testimony focusing on curriculum and concerns over favored pupils.

Board of Education M Street High School Needham New York John T Love P M Hughes Direetor Hughes Cooper

Rev Dr Stafford Arrives Amid Reception Plans

The steamship La Lorraine from Hasyr e France carrying Rex BD J Stafford arrives in New York. He is a priest of St Patrick's Church and will land in the morning. expected in Washington next week. A committee arranging the welcome at Carroll Hall plans to report a programme at Sunday evening meeting.

la Lorraine New York Hasyre France Rex J Stafford Prister St Patrick’s Church Dr Stafford Washington Carroll Hall

Fuel Service Reform Suggests New Form of Bids

District Property Clerk Maj. Douglas Simms submits annual report urging fuel bid changes to lower costs. He proposes alternative clauses allowing all fuel at fixed prices regardless of delivery point and pricing at precinct stations, engine houses, and schools. Simms supports creating a District fuel yard and severing ties with current fuel dealers. He notes Baltimore and Ohio freight yard expansion complicates supply routes.

Douglas Simms Capital Traction Company Engineer Simms

District official pushes land purchase and wharf for sand yard

A district report urges buying land near the station to establish a property yard and presses for a riverfront wharf to store sand and gravel. It calls for quicker committee action on general supplies, consolidating small orders, more storerooms, higher clerk salaries, improved bookkeeping, and uniform voucher methods. Five expenditure tables accompany the report.

James Creek Dealn

Shriners Conclave At Almas Temple Meet In Secret Session

Almas temple Mystic Shriners held its first post interval meeting at National Rifles Armory. A large turnout showed satisfaction despite secrecy with rumors of new initiations and stunts. Noble Jacob Barren of South Carolina attended and spoke, recently elected to the imperial council. George H Walker, Niagara delegate from Washington, led the proceedings before a downstairs repast.

South Carolina Noble Barren Imperial Council Imperial Line Niagara Almas Temple George H Walker Washington

Senator Heyburn III Update From Illness in Washington

Senator W B Heyburn of Idaho fell ill while traveling from New York to Washington and was taken to Stoneleigh Court. Dr W J L Masterson diagnosed a mild appendicitis, a possible operation considered but not certain. His condition improved by last night with precautions to prevent relapse and restricted access to his room.

New York Washington W B. Heyburn Idaho Stoneleigh Court W. JL Masterson Masterson Sunday Post

Young Men’s Christian Association Plans Big Washington Rally

The Washington YMCA begins fall campaign with a Tuesday rally October 3 at 6 30 p.m. The program includes meeting new secretaries and plans for the October 16 opening of the new building. Dr Henry van Dyke of Princeton will give the principal address October 30. Sixteen new members were added. a gymnasium event features Hamphion Glee Club and Charles Nesbit speaking on impressions from the Wild West. boys under twelve not admitted.

Young Men‘s Christian Association Woodward Pierce Washington Washington Gasectation Henry Var Dyke Princeton Adams Association H Amphion Glee Club Charles Nesbit Rockies

Jonadabs vs Barleycorn Fraternal Temperance Fight

Washington Council No 1 Fraternal Sons of Jonadab opened fall and winter temperance campaigns at 2 Pennsylvania Avenue NW with entertainment and a collation. Many organizations including Rechabites Good Templars and Father Mathew Total Abstinence Society participated. KR Emmett O'Brien presided and outlined the group’s five month work and insurance benefit for members. Judge J W Nichol urged abstinence and praised temperance as uplifting humanity. Speakers included Capt Yingling Judge Forster Gordon and many others. music and recitations closed the program. Secretary William A Hickey said further open meetings would follow each month this winter inviting all supporters of temperance.

Washington Council J W Nichol Perseverance Lodge of Good Templars Nichol W D Yingling John C Forster Joseph J Gordon Roosevelt Garrison John Shaw M B Buckley War Department J Wichel P B McConchil Albert B Scrivener Theodore J Longerham Thomas J Clark Thomas J Valoney John G Brawner Emmet O'Brien William A Hickey Joseph T Harris Francis J Fearson John R Davis Kilefar Preston L Snyder William C Bergman Les Barnes George H Harris H T ‘Wopley Thomas A Taylor Gordon Tucker Barbes Helns Chapman Wilam A Hickey

Weather Conditions From Washington Bureau Report

The Gulf disturbance moved inland over Southern Mississippi and is drifting slowly northward. High pressure in the Upper Ohio Valley shifts east-northeast. a large low pressure area sits in Western Wyoming. Temperatures fall in the Dakotas and Middle Rockies with rain limited to the Gulf states and Rockies. Rain is forecast for Saturday in the Ohio Valley and Mississippi Valley regions with cooler conditions across the central states. Winds trend from southeast to northwest along coasts, with variable winds inland. Local temps range from mid-50s to low 80s and rainfall 0.09 inch in the observed period.

Jn Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Mississippi Ohio Valley Fortern Wyoming Rocky Mountain Middle East Gulf Station Plateau Missouri Valley Tennessee Mississippi Valley Kansas Nebraska Dakotas South Atlantic Lake Region Nerbraska Misssouri New England Middle Atlantic East Gulf Coast West Grand Asnks Ocal Sam Plor

Prince Louis of Battenburg to Visit United States

The State and Navy Departments organize Prince Louis of Battenburgs visit set for November. Ambassador Durand lists the prince staff and ship captains as the squadron sails to Annapolis. The prince will spend a day or two in Washington dining with the President, with most of the trip in New York.

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Tie Up on Brookland Line Car Split Frog at Intersection

A Brookland car caused a prolonged traffic tie up about 8 o clock last night by splitting the frog at New York avenue and North Capitol street, throwing itself across intersecting tracks. After several attempts the car was moved back on the track and traffic resumed.

New York Avenue North Capitol Street

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