Notable Funeral for President Spencer in Washington
At St Johns Church and Massachusetts Avenue residence a large funeral tribute attended by national figures marked the transfer of President Spencer. The service followed Protestant Episcopal rites conducted by Bishop Satterlee with a substantial floral display from railroads and leaders, including Southern Railway and J. Pierpont Morgan. The body rests at Ok Hill Cemetery pending final disposition.
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New Orleans and
Texas Pacific Railway
Cincinnati
Ohto
J. F. Hanson
Precinent Central Railway of Georgia
Macon
Col A. R. Lawton
Fiat
Prosident Central Railway
Geron Savannah
J. Pierpont Morgen
George 8. Bowden
George ¥. Baker
New Yorknd Yong Branch
New York
Joespi Bryan
Southern Railway
Richmond
Robert M. Galloway
Southern Haltway
New
D. Julliard
J. 8. Basnett
J. Turner
Atterbury
John Gill
Roswell Mitler
Beard
Chicago, Milwaukee and St Pauli
B. D Underwood
Evie Railroad
Henry Walters
Chaim
Louisville and Nashville
W. Butler Duncan
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Thomas Nelson Page
C. G. Lee
Randolph H Mcklin
Protestant Episcopal Church
Bishop Satterlee
Dr. Smith
Spencer
Felton
Satterlee
Handel
Saul
Washington
Argent McKinley
Massachusetts Avenue
St. John’s Church
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
J. P. Morgan
Harriman
Southern Railroad
Thomas F. Walsh
Willian Johnston
Liverpool
England
Central Railroad
Georgla
George Westinghouse
Philip Schuyler
Ok Hill Cemetery
Abolish Grade Crossings Urged By Harmon In Washington
Judson Harmon of Cincinnati former US Attorney General and railroad counsel urged the abolition of grade crossings on all railways to curb fatalities. He cited President Spencer’s death and European practice. He also advocated laws prohibiting pedestrians from walking along tracks, noting many deaths are self-inflicted.
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Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
United States
Washington
Supreme Court
Samuel Spencer
Southern Railway System
Bootblack Seeks Chance to Shine Roosevelt Shoes
David Robinson of Lackawanna County plans to go to Washington to ask to shine President Roosevelt’s shoes. He cites letters of recommendation from judges, congressmen, county officials, and attorneys. Robinson says he served in the Ninth Infantry in the Spanish American War and was present at San Juan Hill, seeking the honor free of charge.
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Washington Post
Wilkesbarre
Lackawanna County
David Robinson
Washington
Roosevelt
David
Loch
Ninth Infantry
San Juan Hill
Court Tried Dead Man Propped Up In Court for Drunkenness
William Murphy aged sixty was arrested on charges of drunkenness and abuse of his family. In Alderman Saltry's court last night he collapsed and was propped up as proceedings continued. A patrol wagon was requested to transport him. Dr Besser pronounced life likely extinct from the fall.
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Washington Post
Scranton
Hye
William Murphy
Alderman Saltry
Nolan
North Scranton
Murphy
Tout
Preller
Dr. Besser
Rangoon Telegraph Operator Denies Wreck Blame
G D Mattox of Rangoon telegraph station, amid Southern Railway wreck charges near Lynchburg, says officials misrepresented his absence. He cites alibi with colleagues, claims two witnesses will support that he received a signal from a lawyer and calls for an investigation.
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G. D. Mattox
Rangoon
Mattox to Tell His Story Before Southern Officials
Telegraph operator G D Mattox of Rangoon Va who had charge of the block tower the morning President Spencer was killed in the Sawyers wreck is expected to testify in Washington on Wednesday at the Southern Railway investigations. Officials say no Virginia law could punish him if found responsible and no arrest is planned. The inquiry will resume with affidavits from absent witnesses and Assistant General Superintendent B Y H Coapman may lead the hearing.
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Lynchburg
G. D. Mattox
The
Southern Railway Company
Associated Press
Southern Railway
Miss—Ling
Rangoon
L. Clemmer
Clemmer
Spencer
Southern
G D. Mattox
Sawyers
Washington
Thithere
Virginia
Mattox
B. Y H. Coapman
Tribute to Samuel Spencer by Southern Railway board
The voting trustees and board of directors of the Southern Railway paid a tribute to Samuel Spencer yesterday. Attendees included Alexander H. Andrews J Pierpont Morgan George F. Baker and directors Joseph Bryan Samuel M Inman Adrian Iselin Jr Edmund Randolph James T. Woodward William W. Finley Charles Steele. Spencer born March 2 1837 in Columbus Georgia died November 29 1908 near Lawyers Station Virginia aboard the Southern Railway.
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The
Southern Railway Company
Ife
Samuel Spencer
Alexander Hb, Andrews
J. Pierpont Morgan
George F. Baker
Joseph Bryan
Samuel M. Inman
Adrian Iselin, Jr
Edmund D. Randolph
James T. Woodward
William W. Fintey
Charles Steele
Columbus
IBMT
Lawyers Station
Mr. Spencer
Tis
Memorial tribute to Samuel Spencer founder of the Southern Railway
A solemn address honors Samuel Spencer, first president of the Southern Railway, praising his devotion to duty, leadership, and the company’s growth from 4,301 miles in 1891 to vast expansion. It notes his restraint with finances, his influence on national business, and offers sympathy to his family and colleagues. It highlights his speeches, the 1903-1908 expansion, and enduring standards of service.
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Battis
Southern Railway Company
Richmond
J. Pierpont Morgan
Charles H. Coster
Samuel Spencer
Southern Railway
Spencer
J. F. Morgan & Co
Spender
Spencerts
South
Tte
Montgomery
Ale
Mont of Ite
Dora
Towne Praises Quiet Life In New Thought Talk
Mrs Elizabeth Towne Blissful Prophet of Holyoke Massachusetts urged followers to ignore money health work and fashions and seek inner guidance. She recounted buying a mountain cabin and reviving a spring as metaphor for rejuvenating life through meditation and giving. A reception followed at the New Thought Society meeting in the Loan and Trust Building.
Contributions Acknowledged For Charities in Washington
Acknowledgments from the Associated Charities treasurer John Joy Edson report donations totaling 16 000 dollars to be raised, sent to 811 G street, from numerous Washingtonians including Mrs Charlotte Cosby and Hear Admiral Farquhar, plus additional gifts to the Citizens Relief Association for distressed families dispatched to Silk street, listing several donors and amounts in a condensed register.
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Associated Charities
John Joy Edson
G Street
Charlotte BM. Cosby
H. EB Oj
N. H. Farquhar
Mary L. Jennings
Frank D. Granger
J S Tyree
Mia Aura Merritt
J P. B Kumler
Edward A. Moseley
Joel Hillman
HM. Crandall
Caleb E. Beckett
Daniel L Hazard
John A. Hardérman
Reginatd A Feouenden
Tanae R Conwell
Mia Alleo Carr
Misa Charlotte C. Barnum
Theodore J. Mayer
Martha A. Beard
W. M. Galt & Go
Henry E. Kittame
Aira
Cornell Holroyd Bradley
Idan
Henry EB
Pattew
Unconscious Architect Fell From Train Near Summers
Robert T. Gilmore a 30 year old Treasury Department architect, fell or was thrown from a train near Summers Station Maryland while returning from the Army and Navy game. He lay unconscious in a ditch for 24 hours before a farmer found him and brought him to Baltimore and then to the Emergency Hospital. He suffered a concussion and was in highly nervous condition. His parents said he left Philadelphia with friends for the game and was not missed until Baltimore. The exact cause remains uncertain whether a fall or foul play occurred.
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Robert T. Gilmore
Allan Gilmore
Street
Northwest
Treasury Department
Summers Station
Maryland
Army and Navy
Philadelphia
Baltimore
White
Mr. Gilmore
Washington
Pennsylvania
Gilmore
Girl Frances Parker Missing After Evening Theater Visit
Frances Parker, 147 Sixth Street, has been missing for a week since leaving home to go to a theater. Her mother is heartbroken and her father R T Parker has devoted himself to the search with police help. Neighbors note she seemed happy at home and no reason for her departure is known. Parents fear she may have eloped and married as rumors spread.
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Miss Frances Parker
Sixth Street
R.T. Parker
Miss Parker
Plan to Arm War Veterans with Second Army Reserve Corps
Maj Charles R Miller of Cleveland head of United Spanish War Veterans will urge Congress to form a second army reserve corps from former Spain War Veterans. He discussed plans with Gen Ainsworth outlining rifle and ammunition grants and ongoing drill and target practice for organized camps.
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Charles R. Miller
Army Reserve Corps
Cleveland
Ohio
United Spanish War Veterans
Congress
Spain
Washington
Miller
Ainsworth
Army
Regular Army
National Guard
Itma
United States
Maj. Miller
National Capital Dental Society Officers Elected
The National Capital Dental Society of the District of Columbus at Loyal Legion Hall Saturday elected officers including President Starr Parsons re elected Vice-President F F Daly recording secretary C W Quthbertson corresponding secretary William B Daly treasurer Jesse B Schathirt Ultta Man and C H Howland.
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Dental Association
National Capital Dental Society
District of Columbus
Loyal Legion Hall
Starr Parsons
F. F. Daly
C. W. Quthbertson
William B. Daly
Jesse B. Schathirt
Ultta- Man
C. H. Howland
Capitol Police Line Up In Preparation For Congress
The Capitol police held their annual inspection in the Capitol rotunda at 10 o clock. Captain J P Mogten led sixty three privates with three lieutenants and three sergeants as Sergeant at Arm A Rangdell and Sergeant at Armyp Casson inspected the force. The men wore winter uniforms and two privates were absent Ill and on vacation. Photographs of the three reliefs were taken on the Capitol steps after the inspection. The force reflects diverse regions with few South entrants other than one from Georgia. Members range from six feet four to six feet seven and include college graduates doctors lawyers dentists and students who study at the Capitol during spare moments.
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Congress
Capitol
J. P. Mogten
Arma Rangdell
Senate
Armyp Casson
House
Capitol Steps
Capitol Police
United States
California
Utah
Nevada
Georgia
South
Freeman
South Dakota
Aled
Internal Revenue Big Report on Denatured Alcohol Law
Commissioner Yerkes releases the IRS overview of the new denatured alcohol law and customs steps. He notes Europe’s denatured alcohol investigations and predicts strong public benefit. Tax receipts for last year reached 249,102,738 with expected 260,000,000 in current projections despite bond withdrawals.
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Internal Revenue Bureau
Yerkes
Congress
Europe
Internal Revenue Service
Stricter laws urged by state insurance chief in fourth report
Superintendent Thomas E. Drake presses Commissioners for stricter laws to define the district's Insurance Department jurisdiction and to regulate life insurers disregarding rulings. He cites previous year violations of estate laws, laments lack of action, and calls for a larger staff and an auditor. The report also urges life insurers to maintain reinsurance reserves on every policy, as fre and casualty firms do.
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Thomas E. Drake
Department of Insurance
Drake
Lfe
Weather Forecast From Washington On Cold Fronts And Snow
Weather Bureau notes a high pressure area shifting southeast over the circuit and Atlantic, followed by a low pressure system bringing rain in the Chicago area and snow along the lakes and northern Middle Atlantic. Colder by Tuesday, warming Monday in New England, with blustery winds from the Grind Banks for European-bound ships. Local reports show temperatures around 32.3 at midnight, 48 maximum and 30 minimum, 100 percent sunshine, zero rainfall, and tide tables for today.
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UR Dept of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Atlantic
Aroves
Lake
Northamn
Upper Lake
Middle Atlantic
Mississippi
Missouri
New Wingland
European
Movements of Ocean Steamers
Movements of ocean steamers list several liner departures and arrivals including ANRIVALA New York Hudson from Hevra and Boston Cel edonian from Mébehébter, plus Chemulix from Bremen via Baltinor to Rotterdam and New York bound ships Moville Caledonia and Queenstown Fararia. A reported entry notes Lizard Aflanebaba from New York to London via dock pom on Monday.
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Anrivala
New York
Hudson
Hevra
Boston
Celedonian
Street Attack Leaves Ferdinand Meredith Injured
Ferdinand Meredith, 44, of 1204 Third Street SE, suffers serious facial and bodily injuries after an assault on Third Street SE near M Street about 1 am Saturday. Injured man reports two attackers sprang from behind a box, fled as he was knocked down. admitted to Emergency Hospital. Police seek details. Several other incidents reported include a prowler at Allen Burnell’s Columbia Road home, a kitchen window intruder at 2100 First Street NW, and burglaries at dentists’ offices in the Colorado Building with gold leaf stolen.
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Ferdinand Meredith
Third Street
Meredith
M Street
Third Streets
Fifth Precinct
Allen Burnell
Altenhurst Fats
Columbia Road
A. Austin
Flrat Street
Beck
Austin
Firom Bageir
Dr. Diffender
Trinitt Church Services at River Street Temple
Fragmented OCR notes show Church of the Transfiguration New York with Holy Communion and morning prayers. References to services around 8 and 9 90, 7 Pats Intercession, welcome, and general worship activities amid garbled text.
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Trinitt
Davis
New Fork
Norvices
Bervices
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Bootblack
Wilmers
Laud Spencer
Railroad
Citizens Help Charities
Robert T. Gilmore Feller
Department of the Treasury
Adrawal
Aplrits
Supt. Drake
Asheville
N.C
Galvanton
Helena
Mont
Ah Randi City
Marguette
Mich
AD. A
Orleans
Abe
North Pistte
Omaha
Pittsboro
Gait Lake City
Wah
Paret Suis
Bt. Paul
Mind. T. Springfield
Vicksburg
Mite
Hib Master's
Victor
John F. Ellis & Co
Ra. Ave
N. W
Lansburgh &Bro
Seventh St
Colorado
Phis
Pittsburg
Phi Delta ‘Theta
University of South Dakota
Er Ml Hihi Celal Ace
Allan
Walehr
Shoomaker CO
Tng Tatens Sehr
Sivnar
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
Colburn
Colburn Brothers
Hugh
DE White
Ast Peeres
Edro Domecoq
Christian J Xander
Jeaner Oof
Paes
Eadihiialde
Peter Grogan
Seventh St. Bet. H and I Streets
QUTAT
Columbia
F Street
Home Savings Bank
7Th and Mass, Ave. N. W
7Th and H Sts. N. E
7Th St. S. W
Steinway
Pann, Ave. N. W
C. & P. Telephone Co
Twelfth Street
R Street
the Traction Company
Tharktedai G
Gat & Cre
Rancho High United ‘States Realty Go
Tih SH
Ps. Aves
Wilkens-Sherry
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Pennsylvania Avenue
Yale L
Aundry
R. P. Andrews Paper Co. Ine
Lousiana Ave
Edward
Knabe
WM. Knabe & Co
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