Bolters Threaten Seats on District Democratic Committee
A 1904 district bolters group demands seats on the Democratic Central Committee after a split at the city convention. They warn of separate primaries and potential delegates to the national convention if their request is denied. The central committee rejects the protest and anchors on last convention seating. Dissidents vow to press Friday for action or organize own primaries and delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Central Committee
Central Committee
Carrecas
Cttee
Democratic National Committee
Cent Committee
Algestad
William TE. Carr
Joann J. Kenny
Rupert Allen
Jann Barrett
2. B. Kenealy
J. Frank O Meara
Thomas J. Jr
Talstrivt
Columbia
National Committee
Central Democratic Committee Sets DC Primary Dates and Rules
The DC Democratic Central Committee filled seats for twenty two districts and named May 18 for primaries and May 21 for the convention. A committee was appointed to draft primary rules while Bryan received formal endorsement from the central committee with a pledge of united support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Kellsy
Clayton
Bowen
Campbell
Moore
Scanlon
Keady
Central Committee
Indorsing Bryan
Democratic Central Committee
District of Columbia
William Tennings Bryan
Bryan
Kelley
Bricklayers Wary as Washington Building Strike Shifts Control
A Washington building strike pivots as bricklayers refuse to join other trades on two sites. They will obey only after today’s grievance committee meeting, pushing for international officers to take charge. Representatives from each union may visit D C to manage affairs. Zepp Brothers finish union labor as nonmembers depart. Arbitration rejected as the fight nears a critical phase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Trades
Washington
Building Trades’ Mechanics’ Council
Bowen
International Bricklayers’ Union
J. F. Butler
Structural Iron Workers’ Union
Wll
Zepp Brothers
C Street
Twelfth
Thirteenth Streets
Ils Nonunion
Trades’ Council
Central Tabor
Chamber of Commerce
Ruval
Aspen Shop
Ousts Lubin as U S Delegate to World Institute
The piece profiles David Lubin of Sacramento who built a vast Pacific fruit mercantile business and spearheaded an international agricultural institute to stabilize world wheat prices and farmers' interests. It recounts his immigrant journey, iron will, and eventual forceful replacement by Lloyd Griscom as U S delegate amid governance conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Agricultural Institute
Lloyd Griscom
John Callan O’laughlin
David Labin
Sacramento
Cal
Atlantic Ocean
United States
Arizona
Colorado
Pacific Coast
Far West
Brighter Deys
British Columbia
Central America
Pacific Slope
Italy
Amlas Aor
Tower-hull
Griscom
Lubin
Institute
Jon Lubin
David Ubing
Httle
Hut
California
Washington
England
Paris
Rome
Suit by Miss Schenck claims promise to marry horseman
Miss Florence R Schenck of Norfolk sues Charles H Wilson manager for Alfred Vanderbilt horses for 100000 alleging he lured her from home in October 1906 with a marriage promise. She says he claimed to be single, hid his marriage, and failed to wed in Washington and New York. The guardian Miltion Willment acts for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Wilson
Washington Post
New York
Florence R. Schenck
Charles H. Wison
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
David Welch
Nassau Street
Miss Schenck
London
Mr. Vanderbilt
Washington
Washington, D. C
Te Aéfendant
Alm
Misschenck
W. & J. Sloane
Artiussen Arms
H Street
Sneak Thieves Active Across City Steamer and Stores
Mate Milburn of the Steamer Norfolk reports his cabin entry and a gold watch stolen. Samuel Rinaldi, grocer at Seventh and W streets north west, says tea valued at 96.50 was taken Monday night. Mrs Flora McKeever on a Seventh street car yesterday afternoon lost a suitcase with clothing and valuables. Miss Sallie Beach of 12% Thirteenth street northwest reports a valued pin stolen from her apartment. Miss Mary E Gage of Dupont Circle reports stolen valuables including pictures and wearing apparel from her house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Milburn
Norfolk
Samuel Rinaldi
Seventh
Flora McKeever
McKheever
Seventh End
Pennsylvania
Sallie Beach
Thirteenth Street Northwest
Mary E. Gage
Dupont Circle
Actress Hurt by Pony at Local Exhibition
Miss Lillian Ward, performing a roping exhibition at Ninth and S street northwest, was seriously injured when her pony slipped while rising on its hind legs as she prepared to throw the lariat. She fell beneath the animal, was treated at a nearby drug store, then taken to her hotel with a sprained left ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Ward
Ninth and Satreeta
Miss Ward
Mica Ward
Stene
Roosevelt sends new envoys and ends Hill incident
President Roosevelt nominates David Jayne Hill to Germany and two other ministers to the Netherlands Luxemburg and Argentina. Charlemagne Tower resigns as Berlin ambassador effective June 1 after the Hill episode, which officials deem settled with no blame on Tower. Paris reports Hill ready to proceed if asked, trusting administration’s decision and justice.
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Senate
David Jayne
Germany
Arthur M., Beaupre
Mllinois
Netherlands
Luxemburg
Spencer F. Eady
Illinois
Charlemagne Tower
Berlin
Roosevelt
Mr. Tower
Dr. Hil
Sar
Foreign Office
Washington
Hill
Tower
Japan
Paris
David Jayne Hill
Root
Mrs Hill Startled Kaiser Over Bicycle Market Visit
Berlin report recounts a dinner scene where diplomats teased Mrs Hill about riding a bicycle to market. Emperor William reacted by leaping from his chair and declaring the comment unacceptable. The remark related to Dr David Jayne Hill wife, connected to the American minister at The Hague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
David Jayne Hill
William
Dr. Hil
Germany
Hague
Ambassador Riching Debate Sparks Telegraph Endorsement
London editorial argues the American diplomatic service is transforming toward wealth and social power, praising the Berlin embassy's prestige and noting the Kaiser's apparent preference for affluent ambassadors. It cites Whitelaw Reid’s hospitality as a symbol of America's rising status among great powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Telegraph
Kaiser
London
Daily Telegraph
Hill
Germany
Telegraph
Berlin
Hill’ Ments
Whitelaw Reid
Bose
Mount Vernon Seminary Robbery Suspect Confesses Theft
William Preston held at the eleventh precinct suspects accomplice Joseph Jones in a Mount Vernon Seminary burglary. Detective Baur says Preston admitted entering the school with Jones and stealing jewelry worth hundreds. A recovered jewel matched a young woman’s missing piece. police plan hearings as Mount Vernon students testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fork Seminary
Forest Glen
William Preston
Mount Vernon Seminary
Eleventh
Baur
Preston
Joseph Jones
Jones
Fay Preston
Central Office
Cornwell
Pulses
National Park Seminary
New York
Navy Yard to Furlough 200 Workers Immediate Action
Two hundred Washington Navy Yard employees will receive a ninety day furlough starting this morning. Commandant Leutze announced the action yesterday afternoon citing the need to avoid mass dismissals. Similar furloughs are planned for April 19, with exact numbers not released. Representatives from two unions plan to press Congress for action to prevent further discharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Navy Yard
Leutze
Navy Department
Columbia Lodge
Federal Lodge of Machinists
Navy Ccrasg
Congress
Elks to Open New Home in Northwest Washington
Elks lodge in H Street between Ninth and Tenth streets NW prepares tonight for installation of officers chosen last Wednesday. Exalted Ruler Hugh F. Harvey to raise the flag and Washington Lodge No. 15 to take possession of the new building noted as the finest Elks home in the United States. Attending dignitaries from across the country expected. Marine Band to perform. refreshments to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Elks
H Street
Ninth
Tenth Streets
Joseph A. Burkhart
Hugh F. Harvey
News
Washington Lodge No. 15
B. P. OG EY
Elks
United States
Exaltid
T Parvey
O Clal
Washington Lodge
United States Marine Band
Harvey
Washington
Dallag
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Democratic Committee
Randall Parrish
Prisoners of
Chance
District
of Columbia
Thomas J. Moore
William McK. Clayton
John Keady
Smith Thompson, Jr
Thomas L. Connor
George C. Rick
J. J. Purcell
Edwin B. Hay
J. Frank Freeman
Philander Bowen, Jr
E.V. Roche
John C. Campbell
Michael B. Scanion
J. Fred Kelley
Frank J. McQuade
Robert Mattingly
George G. Draeger
H. Bradley
James B. Archer, Jr
John H. Buscher
Lyman T. Burdine
Dennis P. Callaghan
C. H. Dausch
B. A. McDonald
Committee On Rules
Bricklayers Walt Action
Building Trades’ Council
Robert Berberich
Seventh Street
Puts
World Farmers
San Francisco
Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Board of Trade
Produce Exchange
Liverpool
C. H. Wilson
Vanderbilt
Mate Milburn
Wineman & Co
F St
Dr. Hills
National Zeitung
Taglicher Rundschau
Germania
Center Party
Ambassador Tower
Berliner-Tagblatt
Philip
Dr. Hill
Mrs. Hill
Atlain
Rhe G
Wasling
Foun
Mme
Navy Yard
Peter Grogan
Mail
Presa
Aeolan Company
McCray
Nelson Refrigerator Co
F St. N.W
Third Street House
Thomas Farrett
Gertrude Farrell
Third Street Southeast
Poalica
Edwards and
Springman
Fifth Precinct
Edward
Wile Farrell
Wilbur Best
Farrell
Edwards
Haven
Palice
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Pennsylvania Avenue
Charles J. Bell
Wilson & Mayers
Post
Christian Xkander
Pheet Bowe
7Th St
Povcc Wavses
Avery
Henry Evans
ST. Wlw
Thorp
Berkeley Rye
F St. N. W
Gunn, Richards & Co
Public Accountants
Wall Street
North Capriol Street
Maryland
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