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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1908

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2

Prosecution Over Rebates Ties to Standard Oil Case

The article outlines government efforts against rebates by Standard Oil and other lines including New York Central, Pennsylvania, Rutland, and Central Vermont. It notes plans for maximum fines, potential $200 million payment, and debates on whether penalties are overly harsh for technical violations. It mentions Judge Landis, Hepburn law, and ICC evidence that could lead to further prosecutions.

Tat& Bey New York Central Pennsylvania Ral Rutland Vermont United States Landis Standard Oil Interstate Commerce Commission

Science brings hard times and socialists rise in Pyample

Arthur Morrow Lewis spoke at Pyample on Socialism and modern science. He warned that increased producing power creates financial stringency and that capitalism controls work. He urged public action to curb monopoly and balance power between labor and capital as scientific progress widens the gap.

Arthur Morrow Lewis Pyample Mader Pat

Rev J B Perry Dead Natchez Miss Former St Andrews Pastor

News from Natchez Mississippi reports the death of Rev J B Perry formerly pastor of St. Andrew's Church in this city. He was father to Frank Perry assistant district attorney confined to Garfield Hospital with typhoid fever. Mrs Perry and daughter Emily were summoned to Natchez as his condition worsened and will travel there today.

Natchez J. B. Perry St. Andrew's Church Frank &. Perry Garfield Hospital North Carolina

Bible Class Organizes Delta Society at First Congregational

The Delta Society formed by the Henle Sunday school class of the First Congregational church elected Dr. Paul Johnson as senior governor and H. A. Cave as president. Charter members include Max Ball Laine Burnham E Chapman Kam fiercey and others. The society meets weekly to welcome visitors and foster fellowship with semiannual officer elections each June and December. One half of the revenue funds charitable causes with the rest supporting the church.

Delta Society First Congregational Church Paul Johnson H. A. Cave Waterman R. B. Burkit W. H. McClennon R. R. Chatfield E. N. Chatfield Max Ball Laine Burnham E. Chapman Kam Fiercey K. R. Pierce G. H. Williams T. Woodrow

Methodists End Session With Appointments And Prohibition Debate

The 124th Baltimore Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Hamline M. E. Church completed its final session last night. Bishop Cranston read the ministerial appointments for the ensuing year as representatives spoke on prohibition and clergy tenure. A memorial urging longer pastorates passed after extensive discussion, with Anti-Saloon League greetings noted and talks on closer church union amid broader national concerns.

Methodist Episcopal Church Hamline M. EB Cranston Tennessee District of Columbia Anti-Saloon League Arkansas Lst

Lonis Siroma and Hundreds Named to Be Supplied Circuits

Long list of locations and ministers across towns from Hagerstown to Westminster, naming those to be supplied or supplied for church circuits. Includes Baltimore district figures, several towns such as Martinsburg Mount Savage and Westminster, and multiple individuals like J. F. Helsss and W. A. Koonts among others.

Lonis Siroma M.L Anddletown Rele Berry Minnewick Jean Bzer Guntherland Sentter Hizeat Alex Biolanki N. Edwards Elkanton J. A. Haughtek A J. Gilt Frostburg Supps Hagerstown St. Pavel Washington” Square J. H Jetfries Hagersby Circuit Sock J. BP Peith Harpers’ Ferry D. A Foard Hedgesville Hillsboro Hyndman A. E. Spielman Keyser B. Havene D. M- Browning Martinsburg J. P. Wright Mildland Watson Cane Mount Savage A. E. Single Oldtown Ube Bard Fiedmont Rawlings Romney Shepherdstown W. A. Lytie Union Grove C. ¥. Bonn Urbana R. E. Benson Waterford H. ¥. Gill Williamsport G. A. Uuttréll Winchester Fis West Baltimore J. F. Helsss North Charles Street Baltimore-Arligton R. Murray Bethany L. M. Champers Chateworth L. M. Bennett Columbia Averna Harlem Park H. D. Mitchell Memorial W. A. Koonts Monroe Street J. T. Marsh S Park Heights W. G. McKenney Rogers Memorial G. L. White Sexton D. L. Ennis St. Mark’s J. M. Gillum Summerfyrd H. Smith Upton Square F. C. Gallagher Walbrook W. M Union Bridge J. B. Snyder Walkersville A.H. McKinley West Falls D. Taylor Westminster H. Richardson

Representative Brick Dies in Indiana at 56

Representative Abraham Lincoln Brick of the Thirteenth Indians district died suddenly in a sanitarium. Cause listed as acute rhits disease. Born May 27, 1860 in St Joseph County, educated at Cornell Yale Michigan. Funeral planned Friday in South Bend with Indiana delegation attendees.

Indianapolis Ind Abraham Lincoln Brick South Bend Brick Thireenth St. Joseph County Iater Cornell Yale Michigan University of Michigan Indiana

Substation site clash in District of Columbia

Community group objects to a proposed rail substation at Eighth Street and Maryland Avenue southwest arguing the site sits on public park land and near a residential area. They note preexisting rail routes and urge keeping the substation away from public reservations, preferring alternatives along Eleventh Street or Water Street to serve commuters.

Balter- Post Paul Withers Fairfax County Fourteenth and Water Streets Eighth Street Maryland Avenue Pennsylvania Railroad Company United States Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company Long Bridge Commissioners District of Columbia Congress Hth Street Withers National Capital Railroad Ninth Street Highth Street Fourteenth B Streets Mount Vernon Fourteenth Street Water Street Eleventh Street Virginia Alexandria He Bailey Higath Street

Washington Gardner Defends District Finance and Schools

Representative Gardner asserts the House Appropriations Committee aims to prudently manage District funds, citing seven years of heavy spending on improvements and unfunded debt. He touts large school investments, notes fire safety concerns, and contrasts police pay with other cities while backing school inspections and District contract reforms.

Huse Committee Washington Gardner Appropriations Committee Washington Board of Trade New Willard Gardner

Ridder Predicts Free Wood Pulp Act by Congress

Herman Ridder of the New York State Zeitung and head of the Newspaper Publishers' Association stated after a talk with President Roosevelt that he is confident Congress will pass a bill to provide free wood pulp. He claims written pledges from sixty eight Republican House members plus Democratic votes give a large majority, and believes Senate support is likely to clear the measure.

Herman Ridder Congress New York Staate- Zeituing Newspaper Publishers’ Association Roosevelt Ridder House Senate Ody

Northwest Houses Sold In Northwest Washington

Moore and Hill sold the two story six room colonial front house at 3549 Tenth street northwest to John Shelly for $4,850. Shelly will occupy the house. It is the sixth in a row of ten sold for Harry Wardman. Also sold through Stone and Fairfax was 1149 New Hampshire avenue, a three story brick residence with ten rooms and bath erected over five years ago for $5,000. Purchaser will use the home as a future residence.

Tenth Street New Hampshire Avenue Moore & Hill Harry Wardman John Shelly Shelly Wardman F. B. Early Stone & Fairfax

Edgar Fisk Held After Housebreaking Charge

Edgar Fisk faced a preliminary hearing before Judge Kimball in police court and was held on $1,000 bond for grand jury action. He is accused of breaking into the home of Mrs. Alice M. Perkinson at 621 Hi Street on the night of April 4 but was said to have been frightened away by arresting detectives Cornwell and AT.

Edgar Fisk Kimball Fisk Alice M. Perkinson Hi Street Cornwell

King's Palace Expands with New Music Department

King's Palace opens an elegant music department on the second floor to supply vocal and instrumental songs, standard sheet music, and low prices. Daily performances begin with Chester R. Spencer on piano and upcoming week featuring W. C. Powell presenting his compositions and celebrated works.

King’s Palace Washington Chester R. Spencer W. C. Powell Mr. Powell Ulaioye Aineteepean Spencer

Death of J Leech Former Government Printing Chief Clerk

J Leech longtime assistant director of the Government Printing Office died in Long Beach after a career spanning from his 1890 appointment as compositor to chief clerk and division foreman. He served in Manila before health issues ended his service with the department. He was a native of Kant Bag who arrived in the country a long time ago.

Jones Leech Vitti Mm. Health Insular Long Beach C. i E Printing Thin City Hig Ting Ang Hiai Kant Bag Manila San Francisco

Funeral of Rev William H Chapman in Baltimore

Funeral services for Rev William H Chapman veteran Methodist minister who died after an accident were held yesterday at Foundry M E Church in Washington. Presiding Elder Rev John Sumwalt led the rites with bishops and other ministers present. Pallbearers included Rev J A Price Rev Joel Brown Rev John Amos and others. procession proceeded to Baltimore for interment.

Washington J. W. R. Sumwalt Alexandria W. W. van Arsdale Arlington Lincolnia Benning Faith Brightwood Park Brookland E. c. Towers Congress Heights MB. G. Spencer Falls Church J. E. Amos Forestville W. C. Harden Garrisonville Galithernburg BE. UL. Hubbard Fort Avenue W. B. Bir Grace-Hampden Bo W. Meeks Guilford Avenue J. FP. Handy Madison Avenue J. St. O. Neal Mount Vernon B. ¥. Devries Mount Vernon Place W. F. Sheridan Park Flacs Strawtridge B. L. Watbon Fattergon W. GraMlin Roland Avenue D. F. Winstead Roland Park W. V. Malla- Meu Baltimore K. G. Murray Twentyfourth Street John Edwards Woodberry Avenue W. A. Lenier Gireult W. BE. Cure W. F. Carey J. R. Whesler Calvert H. E. R. Heck Chemnut Ridge Curtis Bay A. R Snodegar Glyndon F. G. Watsons Hunts W. Burgan Leonardstown Bradley Jones Magothy Mount Carmel Henry Nice Mount Washington Salomon German Reisterstown W. McK Hantmack Smithville W. F. Millar Salomon’s J.I. Winger South River Crowder United Etates Navy Firet Church Annapolis J. T. Widerman Maryland Bible Sac City Station Hugh Johnston Woman's College Iyn W. W. Davis Mountain Lake Park Park Place Strawbridge A. W. Rudisill The Indo-American Bible Booklet Society Butaw Street William H. Chapman By & Cabe M. E. Church Church Streets John Sumwalt Bishop Cranston H. R. Naylor Elas H. Huntley Frank M. Bristol Mr. Edwards Robert M. Moore J. A. Price Joel Brown John Amos Alexander Bielaski F. Heisse C. H. Richardson

Mail Service Criticised In Columbia Heights Meeting

Columbia Heights residents urge Senate appropriations for street improvements after Station F closure. A committee will press for district funding, citing delays as carriers from the city post office. The association boosted dues to one dollar while planning a summer Cavalry Band concert and a musical program.

Columbia Heights Florida Avenue Irving Street Sherman Avenue Fifteenth Street C. M. Campbel Mness Charles §. Bundy William H. Saunders A. L. Sturdevant Samuel V. Hayden George A. Simmons House Senate Simmons War Department Columbia Road Grove Law and Order Committee Police Department

Arcanum Banquet Highlights Grand Council Installations

The Royal Arcanum held its fourteenth annual banquet at the Riggs House after the grand council session and installation of officers. Arthur H. Cook served as toastmaster as H C C Miller, H S Burkhardt and James T. Shaftoe delivered addresses. Officers installed included Arthur E. Cook and George S. Britt, with a program of music by the Royal Arcanum Quartet and solo performances.

Royal Arcanum Riggs House Grand Council Order Arthur H. Cook H. C. C. Miller H. 8. Burkhardt Supreme Regents Chicago Ill James T. Shaftoe Massachusetts Melville D. Hensdy Quartette Joseph Duffey J. Frank Suggan Melville DD. Hensey Armand Gumprecht Claude R. Zappone Supreme Representative

How to Shoot Straight Address at Baptist Institute

Rev Harvey Beauchamp of Nashville spoke at the Columbia Association of Baptist Churches first Sunday-school Institute in Bethany Baptist Church on Rhodes Island Avenue NW. He described shooting straight as waste-free Sunday-school work with a blackboard analysis and led a round table on old difficulties and new plans.

Harvey Beauchamp Nashville S. H. Greene Calvary Baptist Church J. H. Webb West Washington W. W- Ball Richmond A. ‘Watson Windigler H. T. Mussellman Philadelphia Mitchell Carroll

Y M C A Orchestra Plans Evening Concert

The Y M C A Orchestra will hold its annual concert in the Association Building main auditorium on Thursday at 8 p.m. Soloists Mrs William Keye Millet and Prof. Harry Wheaton Howard will perform with the orchestra performing works by Suppe Victor Herbert and others conducted by Donald B. MacLeod with H P Hoover as accompanist.

Young Men's Christian Association Orchestra Association Willam"Keye Millet Charmant Olsediu

Hughes Accepts Presidents Invitation To Governors Conference

Albany April 7 Governor Hughes announced he would attend the conference of governors invited by President Roosevelt. The meeting, scheduled for mid May, aims to discuss coordination of national resources and state cooperation.

Hughes Albany Roosevelt

Council Adds 269 Members to Nine Jurisdiction Rolls

Reports at the council sessions show the jurisdiction’s nine councils expanded greatly with 269 new members added to the rolls during the year, reflecting strong community participation and governance activity.

Water Department Chief Praises City Water System

W A McFarland superintendent of the District water department praised the purity and cleanliness of district water. He spoke before the Washington Society of Engineers at the District pumping station about distribution and filtration improvements and led engineers through the new pumping station after inspecting the machinery. A buffet supper followed.

Ney W. A. McFarland District Water Department Washington Society of Magineers Bryant Second Streets McFarland

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