National Association of Railway Commissioners Meet in Seattle
The National Association of Railway Commissioners adjourned after electing officers headed by Mears as president and McMilland selected to preside in Seattle. Commissioners Clemens and others urged fair rates, denounced self serving carrier motives, and pledged to uphold government duties to regulate transport costs while honoring President Roosevelt.
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National Association of Railway Commissioners
Johun
Areata
Rhogen
Seattle Wash
McMillands
Washington
Honaly
C. C. McChord
Kentucky
J. Hytha
South Carolina
Aident
Edward A. Moseley
Decker
Interstate Commerce
Nc. Claments
Clements
Vonnot
Benjahorns
Alaine
Trate Hancers
Irian
Two Churches Plan Union in Washington Presbyterian Move
The Assembly Presbyterian Church and New York Avenue Church vote favorably to merge with Justice Harlan and Rev Dr Radcliffe guiding the effort. The require ratification by the presbytery is anticipated, and a large congregation backed the plan. Aims include a larger church and a monumental cathedral as a beacon for Presbyterianism.
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New York Avenue
Assembly Presbyterian Church
Assembly
Justice Harlan
Walthew Radcliffe
Washington
United States
Dr. Radcliffe
Japanese to Lecture at George Washington University
The George Washington University announces that Right Rev Shaku Soyen Lord Abbott of Yengakuji Temple Makamura Japan will deliver a lecture on Buddhistic Moral Discipline in University Hall corner Fifteenth streets Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock Dr D J Suzuki of Tokyo will act as interpreter Special cards of invitation have been issued but all friends of the university will be welcome.
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George Washington University
Shaku Soyen
Lord Abbott
Yengakuji Temple
Kamakura
Japan
University Hall
Comergo
Fifteenth Streets
D. J. Suzuki
Tokyo
Ferguson Enters Term of Life In Prison
Edward Ferguson, the black man recently convicted of the murder of Bertha West, has begun his life sentence. He was sent to Mountsville Prison along with fourteen other inmates. list includes Amosi M. Brown five years for assault and related counts, Frank Wolmes five years for assault, Thomas Neekin five years for robbery, William Morris four years for forgery, John Berry four years for assault with a dangerous weapon, Robert Lane two years for assault, Robert Jackson, George Bowie, William Rowe two years each for housebreaking, Taylor Knoll two years for violating the policy law, J. P. Roberts one year and a day, Joseph O’Leary two and a half years for housebreaking, Solomon Dixon one year and one day for larceny, and Charles Hetelander one year and seven months for forgery.
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Edward Ferguson
Bertha West
Warren Harris
Ferguson
Mowndsville
Amtosim
Brown
Frank Wolmes
Thomas Neekin
Wiliam Morris
John Berry
Ropert Lane
Robert Jackson
George Bowie
William Rowe
Taylor Knoll
Joseph McKeown
J. P. Roberts
Joseph O'Leary
Solomon Dixon
Chartes F.etelander
Claims Wife Kept Money In Trust Alleged in Court
An aged husband sues his wife in the District Supreme Court seeking an accounting of 1500 dollars he says was placed in trust for him. Michael W. Friedman alleges Betty Friedman, twenty years younger, refused to render accounts and support him after they married in Boston and lived in Philadelphia. He claims she evicted him from 425 H Street NW on March 19 and has since declined to provide for his maintenance. He is seventy two, infirm, and without means.
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District Supreme Court
Michael W. Friedman
L. 3. Phillips
Betty Friedman
Beavers
Boston
Pistla-delphia
Hf Street
Dr White ignores charge in six month hospital report
Dr William A White, superintendent of the Government Hospital for the Insane, submits a six month report to the Interior Secretary. The document details broad hospital operations, new innovations, and business reforms including glassed second floor piazzas, a southern exposure ward for tubercular patients, and a complete auditing system. Building work advances with new laundry machinery, coal trestle, and an additional reservoir. Hydrotherapy treats about seventy patients daily with satisfactory results. The women’s medical work is praised, and recommendations call for higher salaries, promotion of Dr Fitch and Schwinn, and creation of a clinical director to unite medical services.
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Wiliam A. White
Government Hospital
Isane
Th Board of Visitors
Secretary of the Interior
Medico-Legal Society
Oaks
White
Fitch
Schwinn
Pupils Give Recital at Arlington Hotel
Pupils of Marie van Unschuld presented a recital in the Arlington Hotel concert room drawing a large audience. Roberta Amies led with the Chopin nocturne and mazurka. Ethel Toaier performed the Bee thoven Sonata Appassionato. Mildred Kolt played the Chopin Funeral March. Catherine McNeal, virtuoso Beethoven concerto and rhapsody. Edith Pickering and Herndon Morsell added songs. The item also notes the William McKinley Normal and Industries School in Alexandria, Va being designated for industrial training with May 6, 1906 dedication of the new building and John Hay memorial room.
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Arlington
Marie van Unschuld
Arlington Hotel
William Tell
Roberta Amies
Mildred Kolb
Katherine McNeal
Ethel Toaier
Chopin
Beetthoven
Mildred = Kolt
Catherine McNeal
National Caristian Congress Association of the
United States
Wiliam McKinley Normal and Industries’ School
Alexandria
John Hay
Militia Costs Show District of Columbia Higher Than Many States
A House District Committee briefing details militia maintenance costs for the District of Columbia. The DC militia runs 25 percent higher per man than New York or Maryland and up to 1,000 percent more than several small states, partly due to unfurBishable quartermaster supplies. If these items are included, DC costs could double. The Navy battalion uses U S Puritan and Oneida vessels for instruction but few members are allowed aboard, with expenses cited for repairs after river incidents and groceries during trips.
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New York
Maryland
Army
House
National Guard
District of Columbia
Air Department
N.Y. AG
Gag
Columbia
District of Columbia Militia Law
District of Columbia National Guard
Naval Battalion
Navy Department
Puritan
U. S
Oneida
Department
Harries
Airfler
James Dowling
Bates
West Point
N.Y
Hudson River
Office of the Auditor
Treasury Department
Funeral of G H Dyer Held at Home
The funeral for George H. Dyer aged seventy eight was conducted by Rev John T Van Schaick at the Dyer home 1518 Kineman Place at 2 0 p m He was a Boston native who died suddenly Tuesday night Trustees of the Church of Our Father served as pallbearers and the body was placed in a receiving vault at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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George H. Dyer
John T. van “Schaick
Kineman Place
Dyer
Boston
Church of Our Father
Fire losses remain trifling in March district report
Chief Belt reports March saw only seventy two actual fires and seventy six alarms. Bell alarms caused most incidents but four were false. Total estimated loss reached 10,360, under six percent of insured value, with fires spread across brick and frame structures, woods, brush, and misc causes such as creosote kettle boiling and gasoline in an alley.
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Chief Belt
Macfarland
Totel Insurance
Plan for Baltimore Washington Boulevard to Route Survey
The Maryland legislature appropriates 90000 for a new highway from Baltimore to Washington to be built as a speedway avoiding all railroad crossings. Construction may start next fall and take several years. The route will be surveyed by Dr. Ira Remsen and W W Crosby with state highway supervision.
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Baltimore
Washington
Maryland
Macedon
Maryland State Highway Commission
Gov. Warfeld
Atkinson
Ira Remsen
Johns Hopkins, University
R. W. Sylvester
Maryland Agricultural College
William Bullock Clark
Marylana
State Commission
Washington and Baltimore
KUL
Maryland’ House of Correction
Prince’ George
Howard
Secaoer
Mexico Tonight: Warner Praises Culture and Lights
B H Warner described Mexico’s saloons with seductive names and detailed the country’s progress, libraries, electric rails, and cathedrals. He recounted music in public squares, a movement toward concerts, and noted rubber and hat industries. He shared the Guadaloupe story and its rosary image, now a widely used religious emblem.
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Mexico
Carrol Institute Hall
Heaven
Warner
Moxie
America
Washington
Republic
Guadaloupe
Indy
St Stephen's Institute Elects New Board of Directors
The St Stephen's Institute reports a flourishing year with a new board chosen Tuesday night. Officers include President JE Boyland, Vice President J Mortarity, Recording Secretary R Rabbitt, Financial Secretary Welch, Treasurer Griffin, oP Handler, and Thoma tune.ae. The year featured a prosperous showing, aatk athletic attractions, and formation of an auxiliary society led by Mrs S T de la Vergne as president. Remaining officers include A Bhai ton as vice president, Miss M cording secretary, Miss J Callahan financial secretary, and Mrs Stanton treasurer.
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St. Stephen's Institute
Brea Stephens
JE. Boyland
J. Mortarity
Welch
Griffin
Op. Handler
Thoma Tune
A. @ramatis
T. de la Vergne
Reward Paid After Pocketbook Is Found
Miss Diz Beatty’s tan leather pocketbook lost on the Tennally town road days ago was recovered. Police officer William Hess received a $10 reward but turned the money over to the district property clerk for Maj. to credit to the clothing and helmet fund of the force.
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Diz Beatty
Tennally, Town Road
William Hess
Seventh Precinct
Yesterlay
Hess
Candidacy Meeting Sets Next Degree Ceremony
Columbia Leese No 10 met to plan initiation for the third degree to be conferred in the large hall. The lodge invites all city members and the event precedes a September Sovereign Grand Lodge gathering in Toronto. A prize match from Balticopte, San Francisco, and Philadelphia awaits the degree team. Ruth Rebekah Lodge to host an Easter ball April 19 to aid lodge preparations.
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Columbia Leese
Sors ‘ Street
Ehaety
Toronto
Grand Hodge
Balticopte
San
Francisco
Philadelphia
Federal
Ruth Rebekah
Music for the Blind and Public Recital at Congressional Library
A blind audience recital featured Miss Herman and others in the Congressional Library reading room. Miss Florence Berman performed publicly for the first time, assisted by Mrs. Wail, with Drs. Walter accompanying. Fat Mena's Clubfare concluded with a farewell to manager WW Fry who will start a new business. William A. Buckley succeeds as Totty Pat Marrs manager, with Kaie ry as former seventh-year postmaster. Fourth class postmaster appointments announced for New York Philadelphia and Virginia among others.
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Iano
Herman
Congressional Library
Bianc
Plorence Berman
Wail
Congressional
Dibra
Ates
Alice ‘Burbage
Sue
Walte Hose
Didramatic
Trade bulletin shows export rise mainly in cotton and steel
The Commerce and Labor Bulletin reports stronger U S exports for the first months of the fiscal year 1905, with total exports up by about 71 million dollars led by manufactured goods. Increases appear in agricultural products, wheat, flour, corn, oats, and provisions, while textile and steel shipments also contribute to the gain.
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Department of ‘Commerce
and Labor Bulletin
Gari
United States
Department ‘of
Bonaparte Navy Yard Drills Prompt School Attention
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Napoleon and naval yard drills, mentioning a school focus and young offers signaling a drill. The text is garbled, but implies a historical scene around military duties and instruction with emphasis on method and supply roles.
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Napoleon
Exon Themien
Dwellings to Be Built on R Sites
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate new dwellings planned with porches to be finished. Construction details and completion timeline are unclear due to damaged text.
National Anthem Debate Sparks Prize Offer
A past French leader, Bonaparte, declined to endorse the merits of songs now used as a national anthem. He doubted a song could gain popularity unless tied to a significant historical event in that nation. The article notes the ongoing push for a new anthem with a prize offering.
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Eerstary
Bonaparte
Death of John Alleman A Prominent Washington Lawyer
The funeral for John Alleman will be held Tuesday evening at 6 o clock at 12099 Northwest Street. Rev. John T. Huddle and Rev. Dr. J. C. Sin will officiate. Alleman, a noted lawyer and Pennsylvania College graduate, served as secretary of the Lutheran Sunday School Union in Washington and was active in religious work. He leaves his wife Cordelia Alleman, a son Roscoe Harold, and a daughter of the late Rev. Samuel Damer D.D.
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John
Aleman
Mortling
John T
Washington
Risburgs Pa
Pennsylvania ‘College
Gettysburg
St.j ‘Pa Eutheran Church
Cordelia’ i Alleman
Roscoe ' Harold
Alleman
Samuel Damer
Veterinary Medicine Bill Sails Through City Council
The health officer and Corporation Counsel backed a measure to regulate veterinary medicine in the District. It proposes a five member board of examiners with college diplomas, appointed by the Commissioners, to license practitioners. All practicing veterinarians and graduates must obtain licenses under the bill.
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Maddarland
Yesterany
Nded
Woodward
Thomas
Fecom
Exer
Budget Still Deficient Calls For Reduced Expenses
The executive committee of the Associated Charities met to review the year's budget and report that the amount still needed by March 1, 1906, was 200. From March onward, shortfalls threatened to cut operations unless funds were secured. Subscriptions from Frank A Munsey and Samuel Joy Masters, plus sales of antique cameos, were expected to help. The committee urged urgent fundraising and approved leave of absence for six agents to attend a national conference in Philadelphia, with names listed. Building permits were also reported by Inspector Ashford for several two story brick dwellings with costs ranging from 1,700 to 20,000.
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Associated “Charities
Martha A
Jeaved A
Frank
Ac Munsey
Samuel Joy Masters
Galt & Bros
Etters
David J. Brewer
Association
Memper
Sleman
Biasiee Clk Welle
Saasoesateon
Conference ‘of Charities and Corrections
Oues
Ida A. Green
1. Fouthworth
Eastern Diviston
Janet Kemp
Central Division
Frances * Crosby
Southwestern Divison
Ashford
G. W.' Murphy
Htamitton
Perith
Aechtiget
W. Moehis
Batley& Pamphrey
B.’ Voland
Ta BF
Humane Society Reports March Activities and Finances
The Humane Society’s March report shows a healthy treasury and active enforcement, with eight agents handling 163 cases and fines totaling 161. The treasury stood at 431 on March 4, expenses for the month reached 837.75, and 31 new Bands of Mercy were organized with 1,134 members. In legal news, Charles K. Metcalf requests a demurrer to a forgery indictment, arguing the notes lack payee names. Justice Gould grants a continuance for Monday arguments.
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Humane’ ‘Society
Humane Sociéty
Algo
Mies
Helen E. ‘Armour
Band of Mercy
Charles
K. Metcalf
Metropolitan Police Force
Gould
Insufficient Postage and Trade Credit Notes From Kiel and Cuba
Reports from Kiel Germany say American correspondents fail to stamp letters, exposing recipients to double postage and trade irritation. Cuba sees American merchants lag in credit terms with longer payment periods used by European houses, hindering sales. Consul from Bomar cites India's castor crop for the year at 3,240,000 bales on 2,020,000 acres, a record planted but drought lowers yield.
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Kiel
Germany
India
Kwang-tung
Brittain
United States
Cuba
Florida
Consul Fee
Bomar
Caston
Bea
Suit for Damages Over Malicious Prosecution
Josephie Geisberg sues Isadora Edelson for 100 damages alleging false charge of larceny last February 21 led to arrest in Police Court and grand jury release, harming his reputation and employment prospects. Geisberg, backed by attorneys J B McLaughlin and Milton Strasburger, seeks remedy for defense costs.
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Josephie Geisberg
Isadora Edelson
J. B. McLaughlin
Milton Strasburger
Maxreb
Edetsom
Eidelson
Gelsberg
GOAL STRIKE HOT FELT HERE TROUBLE IS
Coal dealers say a five per cent cost rise from the strike is the maximum impact on delivery in Washington for spring and summer. Receipts drop about one per cent, lifting average coal price from 7.25 to 7.353, a 21 3 per cent damage. With reserves large, worst damage should not exceed double for months. about a thousand tons remain in Washington and orders for that amount are being filled.
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Washington
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Presbytery
Rhachive
Penitentiary
DR. White
St. Elizabeth’s
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G. H. Dyer
Belt
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Eda
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Fuller
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Rodkay
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Gala
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Mphrey
Tory
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Kwangtung
Joseph Geisberg
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