Rate Bill Indorsed and Interstate Commerce Debate
The assembly endorsed a rate bill aiming for a court review of interstate commerce amendments. The debate focused on revisions and endorsements, with committees reporting and a postponement of some measures. Delegates and officials from various states discussed the need for fair rates and safety rules affecting railroads and related commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grorma
Seussen
Corriers MW Meyer
Woonsin de Poota
Assole
Burma
Will Test Tax Law Challenge In New York Realty Deed Case
The dispute centers on a direct Supreme Court challenge against a deed issued to Convmus tone Wits. George and John Bidont, attorneys, argue the July 2 act tests the power of Congress and fear property taxes lack proper limits. The case scrutinizes whether property rights and vested trees are improperly taxed without due process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attornets
George ¢An
John Bidont
Clovis
Rhereby Lee
Petrion
Tereion
Viosc a Vindicated: Vice-Consul Charges Dismissed
An investigation shows no foundation for charges against Vice-Consul James Vaca. The report notes withheld pay and employer concerns at the store and waves coal yard. New officers were elected, with Water Department involvement and posts filled by several named individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fry Tvesta Vien
Star and Navy Trotaris
James Vaca
Ise Ipa
Young Men's Society Elects Officers
The Woure Wores elected officers at a recent meeting of the WEB Church group. Provident 7 Free Boteler was named vice president, with Hugh Woure Mortar of S Guthermaster and TF Dusnes among those reported to hold positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Society
Woure
Te Bens
Provident
Hugh Woure
Guthermaster
Moore
TF Dusnes
J & Edmundy
Property value boosted by Eleventh Street extension case
Testimony continued in a District Supreme Court hearing assessing benefits to Columbia Heights property from Televenti street Northwest extensions from Florida Avenue to Ladecker Avenue. Brokers W R Hopkins and W E Sims testified they know the land and believe adjacent property was enhanced by the new street opening. Hearing resumes Friday at 8 o clock to likely conclude the government’s evidence.
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Eleventh Street
District Supreme Court
Columbia Heigh 5
Televenti Street
Florida
Avenue
Ladecker Avenue
Trad Dodge
Wr Detge
Waiter I Hopkins
William E Sims
Wr Hopkins
Wr Sims
Lleventh Street
Brother Doubts Millions Latter Is in New York and Family Here
A Pennsylvania family awaits word on a claimed New York billionaire brother Peter Aronheim who allegedly turned up with millions. The brother Kronhem says the tale echoes a South Africa and Australia wealth history, with mining and sheep ranches, but the true amount remains uncertain. The mother hopes a visit from Peter and air of wealth arrives soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jacob Kronhem
Pennsiyame Avenue
Northwest
Peter
Mellonaire
Washington
Kroinheim
Peter Aronheim
South Africa
Mantina
Australia
Survey of Northern Waters Ends at Seward Coast
Hodgkins leads a Government Coast Survey expedition along northern waters and the Alaskan coast. The team plans seasonal work and intervals to map the western extremity and near Seward while reporting on Dr eams and cable survey progress and earlier seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodgkins
Coast Survey
Seward
Medicos Elect Officers District Association Selects Governing Heads
The district medical association elected officers and a governing council at a meeting in November. Named were president, secretary, treasurer, and a full slate of councilors, with various individuals listed as officers and members.
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Distrit Association
Melo
Dastris O Columbie JS
Apel
Pion
Creasmer
Frank Leech
Mod Councilos
Morgan
Ant
Wien
Latham
J A Watson Wood
Amercan Veticalls
Iron Georg
Acker
Hober
Controversy Over Continental Hall Marble In 1930s Montana Echoes
Montana D A R B leaders and state regents meet to smooth rift over Maryland versus Vermont marble for Continental Hall memorial columns. Mrs Knott urges Maryland marble while Montana seeks equitable adjustment before Congress convenes. Fundraising totals around 53000 dollars noted as sessions plan entertainment and ceremonies for April 16 start.
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Knott
Maryland
Trefontana
Draperag
William Wallace
Montana
Walte Staive
Wrs
Robert Park
Neral
Georgia
Glen Mecum
Terex
Mra
Pranklin L Bik
Colain
O J Hodge
Hin
M E S Davis
Weed
A Teo Knott
Continental Hall
Vermont
Deel
WE S Daistie Whelmer
Pennsylvania
Congress
Dinner event for council candidates and playgrounds group
The Public Playgrounds Committee of Washington hosts a dinner for candidates and supporters at 6 30 PM with remarks from Dr Luther Gulick president of the American Physical Educational Association Wise Sadie American secretary of the Special Council of Jewish Women Jam B Reynolds and Mary McDowell head worker at University Settlement Chicago. The arrangements committee includes Commissioner Macfarland William Rudwin Herbert Basons Elton Spencer Vass Mary Rainey John Jenkinson Charles Belt Fred Dubois Gifford Pinchot and Fred G Coldren.
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National Playgrounds
Onnén
Public Playgrounds Committee
Washington
Waefarland
Luther Gulick
America Physical Educational
Sadie Amerian
Sxponil Council of Jewish Women
Jam B Reynolds
Vass
Mary McDowell
Unversity Settlement of
Chicago
Commissioner Macfarland
Wiliam H Rudwin Wis
Herbert Basons
Elton Spencer Vassey
Vrs
Henry Rainey
John Jen
Charles J Belt
Fred Dubiis
Gifford Pinchot
Fred G Coldzen
Masters Refuse Settlement as Lockout Persists
Reports say master plumbers locked out three journeymen weeks earlier over demands for apprentice reclassification and new deployment plans. One union plumber cited failed mediation as masters maintain open shop and have barred union members from returning to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira
Borko
Scientists Hope Sun Radiation Research Predicts Winter
The Smithsonian effort in Washington aims to link sun radiation observations with broader studies to forecast seasonal weather. California field work and Carnegie observations aid the project, with professors and government clerks connected to the White House.
Exeter Alumni Banquet in Baltimore Marks First Southern Assembly
The first annual banquet of the Southern Association of Exeter Academy alumni will be held in Baltimore Thursday at 8 o'clock. President George F. Randolph will preside with speakers Henry P Blair Samuel S Pascal and others listed. Officers include George S. Randolph president and L Minford Humrichouse secretary. Four vice presidents and two executive committee seats to be filled.
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Southern Association
Philips Exeter Academy
Baltimore
Washington
Richmond
Norfolk
George F Randolph
Henrys
Bliir Samuel S Pascal
H P
Amen
Phillips Exeter Academy
James A Tufts
Exeter
John 4 C Grouver
Norfalk
Tyan & Lord
New York City
L Minford Humrichouse
Henry Horton Jacobs
George S. Randolph
Treistret
Henry Barton Jacobs
Telegraph offices removed for private wires in Postmaster General area
Private wires will be installed in or near the Postmaster General office, replacing the Postal and Western Union Telegraph stations in the post office building. The change, urged by the Postmaster General, aims to speed messages and efficiency, with two women operators retained amid new staffing needs. Wires will connect to New York and Chicago, expanding to other points as demand grows.
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Postal and Western Union
Department
Selaginon
Caton
Newy York
Chicago
Elsil
Westen Union Ang
Veterans Punishing Company of Washington Forms Publishers
A certificate of incorporation was filed with the recorder of deeds by the Veterans Punishing Company of Washington to publish periodicals and promote patriotic sentiments and charitable aid. Trustees named for year one include Edgar Mo Marchie Blackburn and Edward A Morris among others. incorporators listed as Edgar Wo, Mable Dduard J Dimmich and Aietas Wo Lege.
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Recorder of Deeds
Veterans Punishing Company of Washington
Tdgar
Marchie Blackburn
Dovener
Howard J
Dim Wick Aretes Wolege Hosea
Maulton Eduard A
Morris Alonzo D . Brown
Edward R
Plea of guilty avails not in Waldron sentencing
Justice Gould sentences Nelson Waldron to five years imprisonment for housebreaking. Waldron described as a one legged black man. his guilty plea did not yield a lighter sentence. Alfred Dolling also pleads guilty to house breaking with claim that plunder was given by a stranger named George. Gould notes the man’s veracity and imposes eighteen months in penitentiary.
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Justice Gould
Nelson Waldron
Moundstile
Every Little Counts Bank Safety Appeal
A historical banking notice urges savers to trust resources and facilities, claiming the bank is the safest possible place for savings and stressing careful management of funds and location. The short message emphasizes a strong beginning leading to a sound end and invites an evaluation of the bank’s resources.
Paymaster Ash Buried With Navy Honors at Arlington
Body of H P Ash paymaster in the United States Navy laid to rest at Arlington Cemetery with full naval honors. Services at Calar Rapist Church led by Rev S F L Coerne rastor. detachment from USS Dolphin escorted by Marines under Captain. Navy officers pallbearers attended. Ash died March 17 in Guan tanajis Cuba while with the Roith Atlantic fleet. survived by wife and two children. Friends raised funds for a memorial. tributes from Navy officials and Atlantic fleet personnel.
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H P Ash
United States Navy
Arlington
Calar Rapist
S FL Coerne Rastor
Capteubeh
Maine
Mhee
J Ho Merriazm
Samuel McGowan
Shafer JD Rebnett
Peoples
F R_ Holt
Hiram Ledge
Lieutash
Hopes
Tang
Ash
Guantanajis
Cuba
Evans
Atlantic
Scnior
Less Contagious Disease Report Shows Weekly Declines
The district health officer notes a drop in contagious diseases for the week ended yesterday, led by typhoid fever and smallpox. Four deaths higher than the prior week raise total mortality. consumption remains the leading killer with five more deaths, and births total 58 with racial breakdowns provided.
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Emee
Rural Routes Increase and Veteran Volunteer Direment Officers Relected
Rural Free Delivery impressions show 52411 petitions for new routes by March 31 with 1030 adverse reports. June 3 operations listed as W-03. April 2 1903 saw 25 percent increase and April 2 1906 petitions in hand at 3067. available balance for new service at 831700 dollars. James Honmaras elected president of the Veteran Volunteer Direment Association for the sixteenth time at the nineteenth annual meeting. officers re-elected and committees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Honmaras
Veteran Volunteer Direment Association
F W Kablert
John J Perbod
Julius Strobel
John J Suter
HC Thorn
Rank Lowe
James Dobbyn Morahy
Daniel Genuu
JR Dobbyno
4& Lowe
H. Fridtey
Thomas F Cissell
Richards Ablert Lowe
Thorn
J L Brown
Missionaries Conference Highlights Educational Papers
The annual conference for Catholic and non Catholic missionaries at Apostolic Viewman House Brookland, led by Rev A P Doyle, plans practical papers to aid the missionary work. An informal session will feature experiences of various missionaries and a printed report will be distributed to diocesan clergy to foster support from directors and seminary professors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apostolic Viewman House
Brookland
A P Doyle
The
Missionary Union
United States
Conger Files His Answer in Divorce Petition
Frank B Conger filed in the District Supreme Court his answer to Charlotte M Conger s petition for divorce dated January 17 He denies the charge of nf dghtly contained in the petition and alleges his wife left home in July 701 without consent moving to Virginia In October she went to Berlin taking the children with her She remained there until July last when she returned to consult counsel The case has been before the court for fifteen months on technical points including a plea of jurisdiction which was recently decided against the husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Conger
District Supreme Court
Charlotte M
Cis
Virginia
Berlin
Nine houses cost $50 000 on Third Street Northeast
Builder Thomas H Melton received a permit for nine three story dwellings at 108 to 124 Third Street Northeast. Plans by WFL Grim call for ten rooms per house, hot water heat, light brick fronts, brownstone trim and porches. Completion aimed for September with Melton also planning six similar Harvard Street houses and a planned three story apartment near Thirteenth and P streets for fall sale.
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Thomas H Melton
Third Street
WFL Grim
Ti Oas
Melton
Harvard Stree
Thirteenth
Fourteenth Streets
Columbia Heights
Thirteenth Street
P Street
Census finds rise in flax hemp and jute output value
The Director of the Census announced yesterday the tabulation of flax hemp and jute product statistics for the calendar year 19. The data show a substantial increase in output value since 1900 amounting to 916,900,000. Principal products include cordage and twine, jute goods, and linen goods.
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Railway Commissioners
National Association
Botarete
Newport News
Sham Carter
Colmby
Gilbons Secretirs
Banayer
Wario
Fere
Mike
Wodgsons
Geodetic Bureau
Sauls
Alaska
Medicos
Entertainment Plans
Charles
York
Clibo
Congess
Rand
Lexington
Concord
Macfuland
Carleton
Neril
Donald Weban
National
Smithsonian
California
Carnegie
Ingersoll
Wisconsin Laiversis
Furt
Heinichs
White House
Triemek Hemichs
Vestmeetier Ulnerut
Wall Aml
Iniitare
Solute
New Society
Postal and
Western Union
Post Office
Publishers Incorporate
Peoples’ Savings Bank
14Th St. N. W
Price
Ivingstone
Livingstone
E. H. Taggart
Fourteenth Street
Earth
H. P. Ash
Calvary Baptist Church
Arlngton
Witliam Deonzo
Lyceum
Deonzo Brothers
William
Deanza
Deonze
Old Firemen
Missionaries’ Conference
Mission House
al- Teges
Thomas H. Melton
Bradfield Regulator
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