German scholars tour U S studying industrial trade
Professor Christian Eckert of Cologne and 28 German students visit to study American commercial and industrial conditions. The party plans to tour major cities from New York to Boston visiting factories and landmarks, with talks on economics and open door policy, ending with Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon.
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Christian Eckert
United States
Christian Ackert
University of Cologne
Eckert
New York
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
Washington
Capitol
Mount Vernon
Pittsburg
Chicago
Milwaukee
Duluth
Butte
Seattle
San Francisco
Santa Barbara
Kansas City
St. Louis
Detroit
Buffalo
Boston
Fall River
Bethlehem
Beverly
Taft
Germany
Prof. Eckert
Niagara Falls
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Land Offers Placed Behind Senate Building for Plaza
Ninety six offers to sell property between the Senate office building and Union Station were opened yesterday in the Capitol superintendent Elliott Woods office. If prices are reasonable the United States may purchase the parcels for government use. The commission includes Vice President Sherman, Speaker Cannon, and Hi Hott Woods, with James C. Coutts as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Union Station
Elliott Woods
Capitol
United States
Sherman
Speaker Cannon
Hi Hott Woods
James C. Coutts
House Appropriations Committee
Mr. Woods
Mr. Courts
Dog Muzzles Spark District Scare and Law Row
A chaotic report describes a janitor Simon Leibrant relaying a dog fight with plaster of Paris lions inside the Municipal building. The piece notes muzzling mandates take effect today, a crackdown by poundmasters, and a growing petition to modify the winter months exemption amid tax and due process disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Leibrant
Pup
Morsling
Seventh Strget
Pennsylvania Avenue
Ikely
Nature Faker Club
Simon
Engineers
Judson
Dr.Tindall
Fred Lee
Maj. Judson
Moses
New
Connecticut Avenue
Samuel Einstein
Washington Humane Society
Muzzling Board
The
Humane Society
Washington Kennel Club
Bureau of Animal Industry
Pasteur Laboratory
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Bureau
New Waggaman Creditor Emerges in Bankruptcy Case
Eliza beth Pitts, through attorney George C. Gertman, sought inclusion of a 1400 dollar note dated 2001 in claims against Thomas E. Waggaman's estate. The note had not been presented in time, according to the claim. District Supreme Court reserved decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Waggaman
Elizabeth Pitts
George C. Gertman
District Supreme Court
Waggaman
Gertman
H. Rozier Dulany
Attorney Sues for Fees in Interpleader Case
In District Supreme Court yesterday Attorney Henry E. Davia filed an interpleader in the suit of John Paul Jones and Charles D. Pennebaker against Eliott K. Pennebaker. The action began five years ago when Elliott K. Pennebaker, administrator of the Warren Mitchell estate of Louisville Ky, secured Congress a grant exceeding 200000 for lost confiscated cotton. Davia seeks to determine his status in the matter through the new proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Supreme Court
Henry E. Davia
John Paul Jones
Charles D. Pennebaker
Eliott K. Pennebaker
Elliott K. Pennebaker
Warren Mitchell
Loulaville
Congress
Davis
Oath of Office Question in Tax Dispute Letter
A citizen questions the validity of the oath of office and law compliance in a tax dispute. The writer notes others have a year to pay after property assessment and asserts no dog can be seized unless the tax is levied like other taxes. Signed Orlando B. Lester, Washington, August 3.
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Legislative Assembly
Orlando B. Lester
Washington
Girl Seeks Help From Father Through Letter to Rev Copp
A Washington letter dated August 7 1910 asks Rev Zed Copp to help secure a watchman job for the writer’s father to ease the family’s worries. The girl signs no name, leaving Copp uncertain who sent it as he seeks identifying details. Any information locating the girl or her father is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zed Copp
Washington, D. C
Zed H. Copp
Papa
Births Exceed Deaths Stork Visited the Capital
Dr Woodward reports 137 visits by the stork to Washington last week, yielding more births than deaths by eighteen. About 48 nonwhite births and 8% white births noted. Typhoid cases rise to 12 under treatment. no imminent epidemic expected as summer wanes.
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Washington
William C. Woodward
Imith
Itter Tace
Stork
Woodward
Carlisle will files for probate in Wichita
The estate of former Secretary of the Treasury John Carlisle valued at $40,000 was filed for probate in this city. His will leaves real and personal property to grandchildren John G. Carlisle Jr Jane Carlisle Allen and Laura Carlisle Pitkin share and share alike and authorizes executors to settle claims, sell or mortgage to give clear title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam J. Kehoe
KC Street
Wichita
Kans
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Lours
Hunting dates announced for DC Maryland Virginia
The Department of Agriculture announced legal hunting dates and ground limits across the District of Columbia Maryland and Virginia. Open seasons include woodcock July 1 to January 1 reed birds September 1 to February 1 plover September 1 to April 1 and ducks September 1 to April 1. No Sunday or night shooting.
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District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
Department of Agriculture
Anacostia Bridge
Potomac
Troopers May Leave Jail After Bail Agreement
Attorneys James B. Archer Jr and John Louis Smith say soldiers charged with assault with intent to kill William Smith will be released on bail this morning. Habeas corpus proceedings will be dropped as Smith is out of danger and the men can furnish bail. Also, Thomas Vein died from injuries after jumping from a juvenile court window while resisting detention. Coroner Navitt ruled death accidental and funeral plans are pending. Next Sunday's Post promotes the Monthly Magazine Section with high praise for the frontispiece and serialized stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Archer, Jr
John Louis Smith
Thomas J. Molyneux
Clifford L Weldham
Wiliam Smith
Aqueduct Bridge
Clarence R. Wilson
Thomas Vein
Navitt
Bees Thrive in Policeman Ogle’s Front Yard in DC
Four beehives cluster in A C Ogle’s front yard at 30th South Carolina Avenue SE, thriving and producing honey while children play nearby. A tomato patch prompts questions about lawn gardening rules as George Winnie protests selective enforcement after his own arrest for front yard vegetables, seeking bond release and regulatory clarity.
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A. C. Ogle
South Carolina
Washington
Virginia
Ogle
Sixth Precinct
New Jersey Avenue
R. Winnie
Winnie
Ross Wise Faces Robbery Charges in Apartment Heists
Ross Wise, 38, accused by police of involvement in numerous small apartment house robberies over the past two months, is held at the Second precinct station. Police report morphine addiction, pills found on him, and a hypodermic needle found at his home 1527 D Street Southeast. Wise, previously charged with robberies years ago, escaped sentence on insanity. detectives O'Brien and Springman secured statements from relatives, and a pearl brooch with four gold chains were seized for ID. He is due in police court this morning.
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Ross Wise
Wise
D Street Southeast
Government Hospital
O'Brien
Springman
Ostrich Feather Industry Sees U S Rise as Rival
The German consul general reports to Berlin that the United States is destined to become South Africa’s greatest rival in ostrich feather production for hat adornments. Consul General Richard Guenther in Frankfort forwarded advices to the State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
South Africa
Cane Town
State Department
Richard Guenther
Frankfort
City Bulletins Divorce Filing for Margaret Coleman
Margaret E. Coleman filed for absolute divorce from George Coleman by bill in equity aided by attorney Mark Stearman. The couple married September 3, 1902. The notice appears among city bulletins with other advertisements and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret E. Coleman
Mark Stearman
Equity
George
Coleman
Divorce Action Filed by Wife in Johnson Case
Mary T. Johnson sues for absolute divorce from Johnson, citing a marriage on January 16, 1807 and one child. Through attorney William Henry White she seeks custody of the child, alimony, and counsel fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charnes Ai. Johnson
Mary T. Johnson
Johnsons
William Henry White
Fragmented ad text from a 1900s issue with multiple items
Miscellaneous classified snippets advertise Criterion Rye by John T Crowley and a 2000 acre Stamont Spring forest project, plus gas ranges by c Tl Bowers Co and carpentry by c D Collins. Other lines promote Star Laundry socks and Dorling's Printing with generic slogans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamont
C. Tl. Bowers Co
11Th St. Nw
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Saks & Company
Seventh Street
Strohs Bohemian Beer
John H. Magruder
Ave. Ane
Ask Potomac Electric Power Co
14Th St. N. W
Friedlander Bros
C. Lansburgh Furniture Co
Ninth St
Star Laundry
House & Herrmann
John F. Ellis & CO
Penn. Ave
Keeley Institute
North Capitol Street
Washington, D
District of Columbus
U.S
University of Cologne Lands
America’s Progress
Dr. Tindall
Zoo
NEW Waggaman Creditor
Henry E. Lavis
Father
Carlisle
Laran
Gluett, Peshody & Co
Troy
N.Y
Peace Guardian
DR. White
7Th St. N. We
Randle Revere
White House
Ana Ec Y
Randle Highlands
Dupont Chale
U.S. Realty Company
Empress Hair Restorer
Henry Evans
Tnc
Holmes’ Bakery
Phone North
City Bulletins
Grogan’s
Arlington Bottling Co
West 34
Qld
TE Glaaser & Co
Tth
St. Nw
John T. Crowley
C. D. Collins
18Th St
Star Laundry Co
4Th St
Dorling
R.P. Andrews
la. Ave
N. W
C. A. Muddiman & Co
12Th St
Savanth St
I. Cederwest. Speelad
Tharp
Berkeley
Marcus Notes
Hotel Regent
15Th and
Pa. Ave. N. W
James S. Groves
Regent Otel
Bradbury
National Cash Register
Silent
N. B
Washington Post
Will
Wm. Oberhardt
Mabel Herbert Urner
A. G. Learned
Charles Belmont Davis
Frank A. Nankivell
Grace Sartwell Mason
Dan Sayre Groesbeck
Johnny M’donald
Him
Dave King
R. Phillipps Ward
Man In Black
H. de Vere Stacpoole
Illustrations By
Sigurd Schou
Paris
Horn
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