No Funds Missing Graft Denied At Red Cross Meeting
At the National Red Cross Society annual meeting in Hubbard Hall San Francisco relief funds were defended against graft rumors. President James D Phelan telegrammed Secretary Taft asserting no funds were missing and urging wide publicity. Officers were elected including William J Tett and Charles H Keep with Miss Mabel T Boardman joining the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Phelan
San Francisco
Taft
Red Cross
National Red Cross Society
Hubbard Memorial Hal
Sixteenth
M Streets
San Francisco Relief and Red Cross Funds Corporation
United States
Secret Service
Express
Searchlight
Nev
Aubactibor
Gen. O'Reilly
Dent
William
Robert Bacon
Agsimart
Robert M O'Reilly
John C Wise
James B McReynolde
James Tanner
James R. Garfield
Mabel T Boardman
Helen Gould
New York
Board of
Incorporatora
Logan
Frank Billage
Chisago
Barrington Appeals In Forma Pauperis Death Case
In the United States Supreme Court a motion was filed yesterday to allow suit in forma pauperis and print the case at public expense. The defendant, Frederick Seymour Barrington also known as Lord Barrington, is under a death sentence in St Louis on a murder charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord” Barrington
Frederick Seymour Barrington
Lord Barrington
Supreme Court of the
United States
Barrington
St. Louis
Columbia Heights Citizens Association elects six new members
Six new members were welcomed at the Columbia Heights Citizens Association meeting at the Savoy after Judes Bundy urged larger membership. A resolution to study alleys for block property owners was adopted, and widening plans east of Sixteenth Street were approved. A park at Fourteenth Street and Columbia Road was proposed for congressional consideration, and resolutions honoring the late John S. McCalmont were passed. The group urged extending an electric railway into Loudoun County to bring fresh market produce to the city. New members elected: E. H. Snyder, B. L. Devereux, M. J. Keane, D. T. Birtwell, B. F. Saul, F. W. Carden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judes Charles B. Bundy
Columbia Heights
Columbia Ron
Sixteenth Street
EL Hilton Jackson
Fourteentheat
Columbia Road
Congressional Committee
Bundy
John 5. McCalmont
Supreme Court hears Shipp contempt case over lynching of E Johnson
The United States Supreme Court began arguments on jurisdiction in the contempt conspiracy case against Sheriff John Shipp of Hamilton County Tennessee and 27 co-defendants for the lynching of E Johnson. Solicitor General Hoyt led the government in arguing federal court authority and Johnson’s constitutional rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Department of Justice
John ©. Shipp
Hamilton County
Tenn
Neare E. Johnson
Jalat
Chattanooga
Hoyt
Shipp
United States Circuit Court
Johnson
Extradition Fight Heard Over Fertilizer Trust Case
Supreme Court heard concluding arguments on a Virginia led extradition dispute involving James G. Tinsley and nine others for conspiracy under the Sherman Act. Indicted in Tennessee, the men argue habeas corpus petitions challenge removal for trial, claiming no Tennessee presence. Attorneys Vertrees, McReynolds, and Miller presented opposing sides as the case wrapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
James G. Tinsley
Fertilizer Trust
Virginis
Wee
Tennessee
Virgina
Federal Circuit Court
Trie
J. 5. Vertrees
Nashville
McReynolds
John S. Miller
Chicago
Tindley
Potters in Convention at Raleigh Hotel
The United States Potters' Association held its twenty eighth annual convention at the Raleigh Hotel, with sessions continuing through today. President Wells lauded U.S. industry, predicting the nation will be the world’s greatest producer within five years as officers are elected and the conference proceeds. A banquet is scheduled for tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Potters’ Association
Raleigh
Wells
United States
Europe
Orient
Flashy ad cards spark legal ad controversy
Maj. Sylvester condemns a lavish colorfully engraved whisky advertisement distributed by a city saloon keeper. He suggests obtaining a warrant to determine in court whether circulating such advertising is lawful, vowing no further crude ads will be allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Syivester
Sylvester
Relief Fund Report Shows San Francisco Leads In Receipts
Frisco totals 6,413,270.28 in receipts from April 23 to November 17, 1906 with administration costs under 4 percent. California ranks third among cash contributors and San Francisco is third among cities. Outstanding subscriptions total 3,513,964.64 except for small sums from New York, Los Angeles, Bridgeport and others. Cash on hand stands at 1,915,142.60, split between San Francisco and New York and Chicago banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Relief Corporation
State of California
State of New York
Los Angeles
Bridgeport
Conn
New York
Chicago
Policeman Bitten While Apprehending Suspect Jones Attacked
Policeman J. W. Jones of the Fourth precinct was severely bitten on the left head yesterday afternoon during an arrest attempt on John Willems a 29 year old Black man from 1803 First Street Southweet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Jones
Fourth Precinct
John Willems
First Street
Prof Osborn Elected Smithsonian Secretary Unanimously
Prof Henry Fairfield Osborn of Columbia University was elected yesterday by the Smithsonian board of regents to succeed the late Samuel Pierpont Langley as Secretary. The decision was unanimous though he was not an applicant, and he is described as the greatest living authority on forms of past ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia | University
Princeton
Henry Fairfield Osborn
Columbia University
New York
Simuel Pierpont Langley
Smithsonian Institution
Board of
Regents
Osborn
Washington
Onlo
Cincinnati
Columbia
Metropolia
Zoological” Garden
Central Park
Aquarium
Battery Park
University
C Ty
American Museum of Natural History
Fosalls
Smithsonian
Wadsongton
Alexander J. Perry
Board of Regents
Dr Angel
Michigan
Fuller
Fair«banks
Cullom
Lodge
Bacon
Andrew D. White
Olney
Gray
Delaware
Joan B. Henderson
Alexander Graham Bell
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Representative Mann
Cchicago
Hitt
Adams
Inter State Commerce Commission Probes Northwest Car Shortage
The ICC chairman Knapp notes in a letter to Senator Hansbrough that shippers lack cars for moving traffic, a situation reported nationwide and described as near calamity in parts of the country. The commission has ordered an investigation with agents sent west and hearings expected in the region within two weeks. Senator Hansbrough had prior urged the commission to address the shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Northwest
Hansbrough
Knapp
Commission
Chevy Chase Club Holds Annual Meeting
At the Chevy Chase Club annual gathering in New Witlard yesterday afternoon, five governor terms expired but no election was held due to a missing quorum. President Thomas Hyde led the session with George Howard reading the minutes and a briefTreasurer’s report followed by a discussion of members’ requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevy Chase Club
New Witlard
Board of Governors
Thomas Hyde
George Howard
Roosevelt
Richard Olney
George Gray
Delaware
Hamilton
Hawkins
White House
President
Southern Railway Wreck Inquiry Opens Today
The formal investigation into the Thanksgiving Day Southern Railway accident that killed Samuel Kens and several others begins today under C. H. Ackert. The probe, closed to the public, aims to determine fault and fix responsibility, without punishing any operator. E. H. Copeman will describe the Danville division mishap. Operator Mattox and others will testify. Virginia officials will also probe the wreck, with hearings set for December 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
Samuel Kens
C. H. Ackert
Rend Jy
Mattox
E. H. Copeman
Danville
Virginia Commission
Richmond
Corporation Commission
Spencer
Auto for Fire Chief Seeks Electric Vehicle Change
The fire chief requests an automobile for rapid response to fires beyond horse coverage. Commissioners approve the shift, noting urban expansion and delays with horses in suburbs. He cites that larger offices equip chiefs with cars and asks Wide to supply an electric vehicle for the local department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wide
A F L Probes Petitions On Ship Subsidy Measure
The American Federation of Labor is investigating alleged petitions from labor bodies in various regions backing the ship subsidy bill. Trunk Morrigan, secretary, questions why any federation affiliated group would send memorials to Congress since delegates recently adopted a unanimous resolution opposing the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Trunk Morrigan
Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Harlan Pressed as Possible Republican Governor Candidate
Justice Harlan of the United States Supreme Court has received many invitations from Kentucky friends to share his stance as the Republican candidate for governor. He has not spoken publicly, though friends suggest an announcement may come soon. He has not discouraged the overtures, but no decision is expected for about two years, so he will not commit now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Harlan
United States Supreme Court
Kentucky
Ims
Efp
Son Vanishes to Be Jockey in New Orleans
Howard Lawson nineteen year old son of Mrs Lotte Lawson of 15 E Street Southeast disappeared from home Saturday. Mrs Lawson believes he went to New Orleans to become a jockey and asked police to notify New Orleans authorities to watch for him after a talk with Inspector Boardman at police headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Lawson
Lotte Lawson
E Street
New Orleans
Fred B. Smith Addresses NE Temple Crowd
Evangelist Fred B. Smith spoke to a large audience at Northeast Temple on H Street about interdependence over independence in modern social life and urged brotherly helpfulness. He also addressed Howard University students and outlined further talks at Columbia Theater and local universities today and tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Temple
Fred B. Smith
H Street
Hlaventh
Mr. Smith
Indorsed Rubber Huel Boots By Good Sense Advice
An endorsement promotes Q Sullivan's Rubber Huel for boots citing reliability and value. The ad lists National Shoe Mfg. and Repair Co. in Washington and O'Sullivan Rubber Co. in Lowell, Mass, with price details. Weather bulletin from the Department of Agriculture reports cold northerly winds easing, unsettled northern storm moving east, with possible rain or snow across northern regions and warmer temperatures in some areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q'Sullivan
National Shoe Mfg. and Repair Co
Ninth St. N. W
Washington, D. C
O'Sullivan Rubberco
Lowell, Mass
Dept. of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Washington
Twenday
Des
Laks
Colombo
South Dakota
Nebraska
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Mtseiaetop
Lake Region
Atlantic Coast
England
Middle Atlantic
Upper
Rocky Mountain
Mlusteeipyl
Migsouri
Englad
Alantic
Great Lakes
Roosevelt Hosts White House Visitors At Cabinet Meeting
President Roosevelt and Cabinet members paused for photographers as Olney Gray Hawkins and others visited the White House. He discussed several officials and policy items, including a push for a graded income tax and related appointments. Information on the Twenty Fifth Infantry discharge and upcoming messages on Puerto Rico and Panama were noted as nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
Richard Olney
George Gey
White House
Champ Clark
Missouri
Congress
Farmer seeks missing wife and child in city
Frank F Payne of Clements St Mary County Maryland went to police claiming his wife and one year old child are missing in this city. He said she left three months ago with little money for a visit to relatives here but found no relatives and has not been heard from since. They were last seen at Police man Bloom’s home at 109 Twenty third Street Northwest and Payne fears harm may have befallen them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank F. Payne
Clements
St. Mary County
Payne
William F. Bloom
Twentythird Street
Bloom
Food Show Frosp Voting Contest Attracts Big Attendance
A pure food show at Convention Hall drew heavy patronage with electric lights and festive decorations. Seventy booths now line the aisles as crowds move through the exhibits. An ongoing voting contest chooses the most popular grocer with a rubber-tired buggy as prize. Mrs Joseph W Babcock, wife of Wisconsin Representative, remained in less than secure condition after Monday operation, not yet out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Convention Ha
Spodn Im
Babcock
Joseph W. Babcock
Representative Babcock
Wiscinsinn
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Rea Cross
Gen. Rover
O'Reilly
Central Committee
Corporation of San Francisco Relief
National Society
Gen. O'Railly
Massachusetts
Chamber of Commerce of New York
Army
War Department
Gen Bates
Devine
Ls Jones T Desine
Natonal Redress Society
Dr Devine
Thomas Magee
San Francisco Corporation
Valiey Funda
Dald
Serief
Magee
California
Charles H Keep
Mabel T. Boardman
Charles Js. Magee
Col
William Cary Sanger
Miss Boardman
Patreet Northwest
Apa
Columbia Heights Association
Potters IN Convention
National Association
Raleigh Hotel
Frisco
Prof. Osborn
Langley
iNew
Amitheonian Institudo
Southern Wreck Inquiry
Ackert
A. F. OF L
Tage Harlan
He & Society
Columbia River
Washington Coast
Lithia
Orléans
New Yon
N. Ot
Pittabt
Hart Lake City
Paul
Vicksburg
Mita
Clark
Representative Lacey
Long
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Brownavillé
Senate
Foraker
Bass
Vreeine
Lyman K. Baea
Western District
Charles H. Brown
State Supreme Court
Panama
Panania
Lansburgh & Bro
7Th Street
8Th Street
Magruder’s
Central National Bank OF
Wennarten
Tais Bank i
Des Jars Allan Naa
Butate Roker
Bas
Tialn Moor
Hai
Usler & Co
Hottie Shoemaker
Smoomaner
iSitchels
Miller's
B. B. Earnshaw & Bro
Colburn
CoLsvan
Colburn Brothers
Hetle
Cain
Dr. Whith
Qundey
Peter Grogan
Seventh St
Bet. H and I Streets
Clifford M. Lewis
Wilson & Mayers. Auctioneers
Yale Laundry
Swith Migotrio Axee and Works
Lot
Wilkens-Sherry Printing Co
Eleventh and & Sts
Farry Ak
E Pa. Ave
14Th St
Churce
Bishan
Wien
Bording
Letters of Credit International Cheques
American Security and Trust Company
Fifteenth and
Pennsylvania Avenue
Charles J. Bell
Sanitary Oyster Rouse
Pennsylvania Ave
Edward M. Collard
The
Ae Post Daily
Surday
Christian Xander
Tharp
Berkeley Rye
St. N.W
Hrehi
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