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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1908

Page

11

Carnegie Adds to Fund for Higher Education Pensions

Andrew Carnegie provided an additional 5 million dollars to the retirement fund aiding professors in higher educational institutions. The total annual pension pot now reaches 750,000 dollars after administration costs. State aided schools are included, extending benefits beyond private colleges.

Washington Post New York Andrew Carnegie Dor. Pritchelt Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching Carnegie National Association of Univers Howes I Pritchett Hart Car- Teme Mattie Hare

MITCHELL DECLINES OFFER IN U S CANAL STUDY CONTEXT

Joi Mirehedis ex president of ie conited Mine Worngis of America requests action from Me Hone about a special wormls teostudy and report. The President lad iter outlines plans and the need for continued discussion as Meche prepares for potential appearances before Congress while the House contemplates leadership changes.

Joi Mirehedis Worngis of America Wilts Panuwine Canal Fte Leddae Tad Fontimeday Lle Sige Olin Gidie

Panama must stand alone in pursuit of independence

Fragmented OCR presents a report on Panama's independence status and diplomatic posture. It mentions Turade, Colombia, Costa Rica, and potential negotiations, with officials denying plans for a formal representation. The tone suggests concern over a possible colonial intrusion and the need for Panama to take an active role.

PaulLhasay Elaubla Turade Panama Ute Alessimient Volaavaa Jurade Coloembia Panema Columbia

Jury Rules Hats as Household Necessaries in Divorce Case

In a test deluge dispute jurors concluded thirty hats may be deemed necessary household expenses a husband in moderate circumstances must support if incurred by his wife without his consent The ruling sets a precedent on classifying women's hats as life necessaries and reflects the jurors’ empathetic stance toward the burdens of husbands and wives.

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Harriman Estate to Hire Only American Labor in Arden

Charlesford, estate manager for BE H Harriman at Arden, issued orders banning foreign labor. 50 work on the estate with a reported majority American. A forthcoming iron mansion in Arden is expected ready for occupancy in July 1909.

Washington Post Charlesford BE. H. Harriman Arden

Court of Appeals assigns April 7 1908 docket list DC

Assignment schedule for Tuesday April 7 1908 in the United States Court of Appeals District of Columbia lists Garfield et al. v United States ex rel Turner and Vaughan and Veaghan, with multiple attorneys named. Also includes equity and district court entries and assignments for April 6 1908.

Court of Appeals District of Columbia W. Baker Stuart Garfield United States Turner E. T. Sanford Herr H. Merriat C. J. Kapler Vaughan W. BR Veaghan D. W. Baker E. T. Banford W. KR. Harr C. H. Meriflat C. J. Kappler Rice E. T. Seaford W. R. Herr D. M. Baker E. Prate J. J. Costigan Supreme Court Equity -Cart No Clabaugh Beauly Coaca T. A. Pradt EB. Forhhardson Stuart McNamara Houvher Uue McGowan, Terven & Mohun Dartington Baggett Justice Gould Ueatly Vompininaar Padgell & Forrest Mr. Manogue Jesse H. Wilson Jase H. Wilso Wesley Shugrne W. B. Lester Luna Star Mercantile Assention Nasigne Perry H. W. Schod John Traum Rosenberg Spanier Alexander Wolf J. Peyser Valmer Palmer Ile Coopinant Evans, Benson & Poultnes Svtl Ters Schwarted& Strasburger Difendant Rebeuror Beyn Walt Ravenders Peal C. E. Adritans Ve. Cuntingham New York Gittings &Chambertin Wilton’ & Barksdale Savee Ve. ‘Warner Pumitt Spondent If Art Lankford H. E. Davis J. Laskey Salvatore Zegaume Sadie Coleman

NYU Students End Strike Over President Young Suspension

Students at New York University end a strike and return to classes pending faculty action. The protest arose from the suspension of junior class President Young following the hazing of freshman Henry Bloch, who was ducked in a fountain for refusing to comply with senior rules.

Young New York New York University Henry Bloch

Jury Selection Drags In Landmark Land Fraud Case

The Hyde Benson Dimond and Schneider land fraud trial stalled after three days as jury selection proceeds under Justice Stafford. Frank W. Ross is the only remaining prospective juror from the original panel with ten others seated. The government and defense have used seven and nine peremptory challenges respectively, and a venire of 100 extra men may be summoned as the special panel nears exhaustion.

Hyde Benson Dimond Schneider Government of Public Lands Justice Stafford Frank W. Ross Edward Ti. Jett Elmer H. Catlin Charles P. Hart Henry B. Elliott John P. Dunn Charles B. Burdett Alfred B. Dent Bennett E. Fowler Samuel J. Funk Egbert A. PlUken Charles Singer Anacostia

President Watches Drill at Fort Myer Cavalry Exhibition

President witnessed a Cavalry drill by the Second Squadron, Thirteenth Cavalry and Batteries D and K at Fort Myer Virginia. He praised the performance calling it a fantastic exhibition and said he would not have missed it for anything in the world. The event supported the Army Brotherhood fund with six drills including a dramatic Cossack routine and daring maneuvers.

Roogevell Fort Myer Foun Christian Nan and Sibera’ Athletic Fund Loeb Washington Brealmeck Saddle Jril Thirteenth Cavalry Thomas H. Corcoran Seber Drt Ervin L. Phillipe Ratebarkan Third Field Artillery Tiemann N. Horn Bat BK Third Plait Artillery Arthur WF. Caguel Charles A. P. Hatfield War Department

Prolong Life With Dr Miles Heart Cure Says Portland Man

A Portland man recounts recovery from heart weakness after using Dr Miles Heart Cure. He credits the tonic with strengthening heart nerves and muscles and cites a period of near death before finding relief. The ad notes a money back guarantee and lists Miles Medical Co. as the maker.

Miles Ites

The Post Educational Contest Rules and Entry Details

All persons may enter the Post Educational Contest by following the rules. Each illustration portrays history geography or local scenes and can be copied after publication. Entries must be complete sets arranged in order and delivered in one package to the Contest Editor after publication.

The Washington Post Washington, D. Cc

Testamentary dispositions seen in several probate filings

Several probate filings reveal wills and estate plans. Miss Juliana Walker Gales directs sales and distributions to relatives and friends, while Nellie M Hayden leaves most property to her husband H Hayden. Other testaments name executors and heirs including McClellan relatives, Mary E Fisher, Christianna Pfeil, and Mary Quilter with varied bequests and residuary clauses.

Justice Gould Wiliam Wheeler Margaret Quilter Hamilton Colbert, Yerkes & Hamilton John’ Hire Job Barnard Mary Barton A. Barnard Little Dewey Mary L. Rogers Fredericy M. Rogers J. T. Sherer Frances WI. Tolman James PF. Tolman Fred G. Coldren Coldren & Fanning Thomas M. Holand Mary A. Boland J. H. Lichister Beattie Lanston American Security and Trust Company W. A. McKenney Raward M. P. Harries P. Hf. Marebatl Frank T. Hylan Harry Smith Mary C. Bat Owen Donn Nerve Ralston & Siddons Mary HE Tramsis Francis D. Ramsay Bond A._S. Taylor Juliana Washer Gglen Keating W. Tf Dennis Gorton & Gordon Attor Juliana Walker Gales Nellie M. Hayden Patent Office American Graphophone Company H. Hayden Hayden Toather Fuller Testatrix Louise English Juliana Walker Gules Twenty-first Street Carry Lily McClellan Christianna Pfeil Mare Brightwood

Excursions to Capital by AAA Trek State Rooms

Spring leisure travel favors Old Point, Norfolk, and Williamsburg routes. Comfortable state rooms and refined dining service mark the voyage via Potomac steamer connections. Ticket offices operate at Seventh Street Wharf and the Cylorano Building for reservations and schedules.

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Postmaster General bans back stamping on postal ecards

Postmaster General orders removal of back stamping on cards at address side to prevent defacement and avoid extra postage. Complaints cite ink smears from rollers and difficulty reversing cards for proper postmarks. In related note, Louis Caplan, junk dealer, forfeited $25 in Police Court for weights and measures violations after wagon loads carried junk with eight pounds short weight per twenty five pounds.

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Railroads serve key routes from Union Station to Philadelphia and New York

The notices describe frequent trains from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and other lines from Union Station to Philadelphia New York and Atlantic City with dining and Pullman cars and various schedules. Also listed are connections to Richmond Norfolk and West Coast lines with through sleepers and express services.

Baltimore and Ohioq Kew Union Station Philadelphia New York Royal Limited Pulliam Pisenere Atlantic Citt Baltimore Chicago Cincinnati Et. Louis Plitsburg Solo Cleveland Columbu Wheeling Winchester Hagerstown G Stow Pennsylenia Ave New Union Station Information Bureau Anvaso Florida Atlantic Coast Line Jacksonville Jacksonvitle Sod Port Tampa Augusta Cherieston New York and Florida ST. Augustine New York Avenue Northwest Un&ox James D. PA Washington Tlc Whith G. P W. J. Craig B. T Mt. Wilmington Washington Southern Railway Richmond Alamiria Frederikeburg Leain Ce A. Mo Payom Pointey St. Aeanetine Flavia Ahlerendt Tal Davy Fer Kiene Forgman Plccay Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Fagr Pullman Clariguat Lexington Louieville Virginia Hot Springs la Ratte Cinrty St Lonia Louisville Memphis Nashville Pennsylvania New Unieg Washington Terminal Norfolk and Western Railway Washington New Ons Staten SM A Om- Dally Alpemty Naeckan Westecy Kaostlie Chattanooga Menphis Wineshunesetile Streper Metra Newfolk Beret

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