Rate making power argued before Senate committee
George R. Peck, general counsel of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul, told the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee that rate making by a federal body could threaten constitutional limits and create favored ports. James C. Lincoln of Missouri Pacific continued testimony on private car use, rebating, and the influence of the Refrigerator Company. The session adjourned to honor Senator Dolliver whose father wed the prior day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Senate
James C Lincoln
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Missouri Pacific
American Refrigerator Transit Company
Elkins
Lincoln
Bird
Peck
George R. Peck
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Read
Asia
T.trom
Galveston
New Orleans
Gulf Ports
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Atlantic Seaboard
Pennsylvania
Four Counts Against Him in Embezzlement Case
In Criminal Court No 1 Justice Wright sustained the demurrer to four of eight counts charging Thomas M Fields and Andrew A Lipscomb with about 16000 dollars embezzled from the defunct Washington Beneficial Endowment Association The court overruled the demurrer as to the remaining four counts and the defendants will stand trial unless the Court of Appeals directs otherwise Trial is set for Monday May 8 after a special appeal request from attorney D W Baker The ruling hinges on the counts wording which failed to exclude the defendants interest in the fund and to specify to whom the money belonged The judge held the receivers would be liable if they embezzled the money even if possession predated the code’s enactment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court No. 1
Justice Wright
Thomas M. Fields
Andrew A. Lipscomb
Washington Beneficial Endowment Association
Fields
Court of Appeals
D. W. Baker
Beach
United States
Easley-Smith
Baker
Wright
Death of Mrs Carson Former Washington Woman
Mrs Susie V Carson nee Bangs dies in Denver on Thursday night April 27 after two years of poor health and a recent critical decline. Her husband Edy ward Carson died recently. The couple, long time residents of Washington, moved to Denver twenty three years ago. She leaves a daughter Mrs R H Logan of Denver and a son W H Carson of San Diego, plus brothers and sisters including William Tudor Bangs, Gale Bangs, and others. Burial will occur today beside her husband in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Susie V Carson
Nee Bangs
Denver
Carson
Edyward Carson
William Tudor Bangs
Tudor Bangs
L. A. Bremermann
Kansas City
D. c
Gale Bangs
Rialto, Cal
Interment Of Mrs Paine Follows Husband To Arlington
The funeral of Mrs Eliza Lea Brigham Paine widow of Gen Halbert Paine was held at 1 30 yesterday at 1781 Columbia Road with Rev Tennis S Hamlin officiating Interment was in Arlington Cemetery beside her husband The papbearers were Dr Frank Baker Arthur Baker Henry Calvert Robert Walker Edwin Chapman and C T Belt Her daughter Mrs Ladd survives She was 79 and had been in good health until a sudden stroke of apoplexy Tuesday night followed by death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Leaworthy Brigham Paine
Halbert Eleazer Paine
Columbia Road
Tennis S. Hamlin
Church of the Covenant
Arlington Cemetery
Frank Baker
Arthur Baker
Henry Calvert
Robert Walker
Edwin Chapman
C. T. Belt
Ladd
Union Station Power House Ground Broken in City
Excavation began yesterday on the foundation of the new power-house for the Union Station terminal on First Street between H and K streets northeast. The complex includes car inspectors and signal tower buildings with a 275 foot high smoke stack. Twenty-nine concrete pilings to fifty five feet will underlie the chimney supports. Contractors James Stewart & Co of New York quote total cost over 1,000,600 for the four buildings and power-house. John A. Campbell is supervising the project. The structure will be the most elaborate and costly of the new terminal buildings aside from the station itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Street
K Streets
James Stewart & Co
New York
John A. Campbell
Doors Not Wide Open Chairman Post Explains
Washington readers are told the American Railway Appliance Exhibition will admit by card only to avoid crowds. Chairman George A. Post explains the event serves railway officials and prospective purchasers, with government land used by Congress resolution and no admission fee. Tickets via Mr. J Fenwick by written application. green daily cards allow 9 am to 3 pm access, while white season cards cover ongoing dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Post
Washington
International Railway Congress
Congress
American Railway
J. ©. Fenwick
Lemon Building
Fenwick
Army
Navy
Will of Johanna Kern Leaves Estate to Church Trusts
The will dated August 6, 1904 and filed yesterday in the Probate Court leaves real estate at 713, 715, 717, and 719 C Street Northeast to four heirs, with 717 C Street to Rev Albert Schiff in trust to be sold. After debts are paid, $200 goes to St Matthew's Evangelical German Lutheran Church. the three children share the remainder, with the two sons receiving a brick stable on lot 68, square 895 and paying their sister $150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Kern
C Street
Henry
George
Elizabeth
Hev
Albert Schiff
St. Matthew’s Evangelical German
Night Watchmen Organize Union at Schmidt's Hall
Night watchmen and special policemen in the city met at Schmidt's Hall on Ninth Street Northwest yesterday and formed the Night Watchmen's Beneficial Association. Officers elected were A. J. Rongpie president John Bakersmith vice president W. H. Conover secretary and Benjamin F. Klopfer treasurer. You get the best when you get the Sun day Post, and the next issue will be better than ever. Washington's favorite Newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt’s Hall
Ninth Street North West
Night Watchmen’s Beneficial Association
A. J. Rongpie
John Bakersmith
W. H. Conover
Benjamin F. Klopfer
Sunday Post
Washington
Osler Delivers Farewell Address in Maryland
Special to The Washington Post from Baltimore April 23 shows Dr William Osler bidding farewell to Maryland medical faculty before leaving for Oxford. His address titled Unity Peace and Concord urges homeopathy and medicine to unite, warns against ignorance apathy and vice, and stresses public duty to apply knowledge and combat impurity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Baltimore
William Osler
Maryland
University of Oxford
O«ler
McCoy Hall
Johns Timpkins University
Homeopathy
Druge
Aesculapius
Peru Vanquishes War Fears Amid Chile Dispute
Peru signals no immediate war against Chile over Tacna and Arica. Officials in Washington say the dispute is not acute now. Peru protests Bolivia Chile peace treaty provisions permitting engineering in disputed zones and pledges future representation when naval strength grows and finances improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Pert
Tacna
Arina
Washington
Peru
Bolivia
Carnegie Professors Fund Provokes Divided Penn Faculty
Philadelphia officials at the University of Pennsylvania debate Andrew Carnegie s 10 million dollar pension endowment for aging professors. Dr John Bach McMaster denounces the plan as contrary to professional ideals and favorable to charity whereas University of Michigan President Angell approves it as proper philanthropy if well managed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Andrew Carnegie
John Bach McMaster
United States
Carnegie
Ann Arbor
Mich
Angell
University of Michigan
Paderewski III Canceled Tour For Neuritis Attack
Paderewski the pianist suffered a severe neuritis attack after straining a neck cord in London. He canceled tonight’s Niagara Falls engagement and, on Dr Francis Frenczak's advice, canceled all remaining U S. engagements. The Buffalo physician diagnosed neuritis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Paderewski
Active Men of South Headquarts Opened Here
Headquarters for the Southern Industrial Parliament opened in the Riggs House under Dr Walter Murphy to arrange a four day session starting May 23. Ten of thirteen Southern States have sent governors led delegations of about thirty members to represent all major industries. The movement originated with Southern lawmakers aiming to discuss mining manufacture and agriculture and to reassure South rights while presenting favorable climate and sanitary conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southern Industrial Parliament
Walter ©. Murphy
National Democratic Executive Committee
Riggs House
Virginia
West Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Texas
Arkan
Congress
John Sharp Witlama
House
South
Gov
Montague
Fiery furnace jokes and weather in ancient comic tale
A humorous pastiche blends biblical figures with historical names in a rapid fire dialogue. The piece riffs on absurd weather, early American lore, and literary figures like George Washington and Fennimore Cooper, ending with a satirical note about a phoenix and an ash laden scene.
Firmly Planted End Seat Hog Riles Righteous World
A satirical brief argues that world order hinges on a single strong leader maintaining the top seat, warning that any weaker holder invites chaos and that steadfast governance is essential for global virtue.
Southern States Leaders Back Regional Parliament Plan
Governors Heyward of South Carolina and Glenn of North Carolina express readiness to appoint delegates to a regional parliament to advance home development and mineral resource growth. They note prestige and duty in participating. Treasury and Agriculture secretaries indicate support by offering essential data for parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heyward
South Carolina
Gov
Glenn
North Carolina
Southad
The
Treasury
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Gladden rails against Rockefeller gift to church board
Boston April 2 Rev. Dr. Washington Gladden of Columbus Ohio, moderator of the National Council of the Congregational church, left for the West after visiting Boston. He announced a “campaign of education” opposing sums from John D Rockefeller for church or missionary work. He cited a district judge denouncing Standard Oil rebates as gross and inexcusable and criticized government inaction on the alleged rebate system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Vr. Wasmington Gladden
Columbus
Ohio
National Council of the Congregational Church of the United States
West
John D. Rockefeller
American Board
Gladden
Rockefeller
United States District Court
Dr. Gladden
Standard Oil Company
Perjury convictions yield seven year terms for Cook and Graves
Theodore A Cook and Harvey Graves both colored were sentenced to seven years each in the penitentiary after being found guilty of swearing to a perjured alibi for Jesse Parker a colored man convicted of breaking into a schoolhouse near Tennallytown. Justice Wright noted the appeals by Hayden Johnson and J Mel Carrington and set bond at 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore A. Cook
Harvey Graves
Justice Wright
United States
Hasby-Smith
Cook
Hayden Johnson
J Mel Carrington
Court of Appeals
Wright
Taylor Knoll
Elmer Carter
Elizabeth Kauffman
Thirteenth Street
M and
N Streets
Rev J P Dolliver Dead Father of Senator Dolliver
Rev J P Dolliver father of Senator Jonathan P Dolliver of Iowa died at his son's residence 1415 Massachusetts Avenue after a brief pneumonia illness. A Methodist minister and former circuit rider born in West Virginia, he had his leg amputated long ago after a freezing incident. He leaves three sons Victor and Hubert and Senator Dolliver, four daughters and a widow. Funeral at the residence this afternoon with Dr Moore officiating. remains to Fort Dodge Iowa for interment with Senator Dolliver and Miss Gay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Dolliver
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Iowa
Massachusetts Avenue
Washington
Morgantown
W. Va
Dolliver
West Virginia
Ohio
United States Senate
Senator Dolliver
Victor Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Hubert Dolliver
Evanston
Miss Gay
Dr Moore
Foundry Methodist Church
Wife Sues For Alimony In Multi Defendant Suit
Fannie M. Talbert through attorney Mason W. Richardson filed in District Supreme Court seeking alimony from Perry Talbert and naming Charles R. Talbert and George W. Talbert as defendants. Petition asks sequestering of Perry Talbert funds and appointment of a trustee to fund support for Talbert and her children. Petition states marriage began August 10 186? and ended February 1903 with alleged cruelty and alcohol abuse. Estate interests and debts involving Perry Talbert connected relatives are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Talbert
Perry Talbert
Bid Accepted to Prepare Congress Heights Rifle Range
A contract for the Congress Heights rifle range work was awarded to McKay & Morris of Congress Heights for a little over 2000 dollars. The project must be completed within 31 working days after bond filing in the upcoming week. A Navy Naval Battalion survey board will probe any property shortages, with first meetings aboard the monitor Puritan. Public drills, boat work, and upcoming racing events are planned, highlighting army and naval activities in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress Heights
National Guard
Center Market
Naval Battalion
McKay & Morris
Board of Survey
S W. Stratton
Navyal
Europe
Bureau of Standards
Board of Surveys
Joseph A. Demps
Richard B. Clayton
Charles T. Snell
R. B. Brummett
Sidney Bieber
Crewe
Harries
Many Postmasters Named Appointed Yesterday Across States
The list includes postmasters appointed in Georgia Ocilla Joseph M Palford Allhoie Des Plaines Edward J Meyer Louisiana De Ridder Cor Sharpless Michigan Saranac Sarah J Fizingibbons New York Fishers Island George C Lane North Carolina Carthage Charles MacLeod Murphy Drury W Deweese North Dakota Weac hape Clarence McCondit Chizhema Woeadward George Hrophy Pennsylvania Delta A J Matson Virgins Dayton A W Thompson Wyoming Cumberland Mrs BW Fowkes Fourth class appointees include Dell Clifford J Hager Pennsylvan ia John A Weil Church Bil
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Ocilla
Joseph M Palford
Allhoie
Des Plaines
Eeward J Meyer
Louisiana
de Ridder
Cor Sharpless
Michigan
Saranac
Sarah J Fizgibbons
New York
Fishers Island
George C Lane
North Caroline
Carthage
Charles MacLeod
Murphy
Drury
W. Deweese
North Dakota
Weachape
Clarence McCondit
Chizhema
Woeadward
George Hrophy
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Interstate Commeree Commission
United Sta
Esch-Townsend Ill
Savannah
Mobile
Pensacola
Newsparrre Rieivye
Paine
Gen. Paine
Arlington
Union Station
Post
Osler
Carnegie Professors’ Fund
Paderewski III
Jackson
Wesle
Patsey
Mickey Finn
D¢ Nerpoleon
Quiver
Bachelor
Mr. Quiver
Shadrach
Meshach
Abednego
George Washington
Delaware River
Fennimore Cooper
Red Man
Samson
Satan
Graves
Mount Holly
Cortelyou
N. J
Charles G. Cowperthwaite
Cowperthwaite
William Wallace Kirby
Oak Hill
George Wilson
Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Daniel Hannan
James W.W. Pumphrey
Joseph Lee
William Blewara
William Miller
District Naval Battalion
Puritan
Colt
First Regiment
Howard J. Atwell
Edward F. L. Costigin
Edward B. Tiller
Field Artillery
Will Anderson
Harry A. Beaverd
Harry L. Smith
John L. Finn
Leo P. Nachman
Harrie B. Eilis
Arthur B. Anderson
Thomes Jones
Distriet
Clifford J. Downing
Gamriel W. Shaw
Harry Bryant
George ©Iali
Albert Purcell
William Burrell
John 3B. Patterson
China
Giddings & Steele
Pennsylvania Avenue
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